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09 27 2023 Council Agenda
The Township of Oro-Medonte Council Meeting Agenda Electronic Hybrid Meeting _,,as Township of Wednesday, September 27, 2023 1:30 p.m. - Open Session Proud Heritage,Exciting Future Closed Session following Item 3 Open Session immediately following Closed 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 IDS 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 Page 1 of 290 Council Meeting Agenda - September 27, 2023 [Oh-DAH-wah], Ojibwe [O-jib-we] and Pottawatomi [boh-tah-WAH-toh-mee] nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. It continues 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 re: Solicitor-client privilege; Litigation affecting the municipality (Zone 1 Water). e) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor-client privilege; Litigation affecting the municipality (Cannabis). 5. Minutes of Council and Committees: 6 - 8 a) Minutes of Human Resources Committee meeting held on Monday, September 11, 2023. 9 - 11 b) Minutes of Special Council meeting held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. 12 - 22 c) Minutes of Council meeting held on September 13, 2023. 23 - 27 d) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, September 18, 2023. 6. Recognition of Achievements: None. Page 2 of 290 Council Meeting Agenda - September 27, 2023 7. Public Meetings: None. 8. Deputations/Presentations: None. 9. Identification From the Public of an Agenda Item of Interest: Provides an opportunity for members of the public to identify an agenda item which the public member may request be brought forward and considered earlier in the meeting. 10. 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. 11. Reports of Municipal Officers for Action: 28 - 31 a) OCS2023-015, Karla Musso-Garcia, Manager, Operations re: Award of RFQ- Supply, delivery, mixing and stacking of screened winter sand. 32 - 34 b) OCS2023-016, Karla Musso-Garcia, Manager, Operations re: Award of Tender OCS2023-010 Supply And Delivery Of One (1) Full Size % Ton 4wd Crew Cab Pick-Up Truck With 6'Box. 35 - 246 c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services re: Final Parks and Recreation Master Plan. 247 - 249 d) CS2023-024, Janette Teeter, Deputy Clerk re: Heritage Committee Public Representation, Two (2) Appointments. 12. Reports of Municipal Officers for Information Only: 250 - 254 a) OCS2023-13, Justin Metras, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Projects re: 2023 Roads and Bridge Capital Program Update. 255 - 284 b) F12023-08, Nelly Morrow, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer re: Financial Executive Summary — Q1 & Q2 2023. 13. Reports of Members of Council: a) Updates from Council Representatives — County of Simcoe and Township Partners and Agencies. Provides an opportunity for the Township's representatives at the County of Simcoe, and the Council members appointed as the Township's representatives at the Township's Partners and Agencies, to deliver updates Page 3 of 290 Council Meeting Agenda - September 27, 2023 on the activities of the County of Simcoe and the Township's Partners and Agencies. 14. Announcements: 15. Consent Agenda: 285 - 289 a) Correspondence from Lake Simcoe Watch and the Town of Georgina re: Request for Resolution of Support, Lake Simcoe Phosphorus Reduction Strategy. Staff Recommendation: Receive, Support, Letter under Mayor's Signature to Premier Ford, Honourable David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; All Lake Simcoe watershed MPPs; The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) and all Lake Simcoe watershed municipalities. 16. Communications/Petitions: None. 17. Notice of Motions: a) 3:30 p.m. Brought by Deputy Mayor Lavoie, September 1, 2023. Notice of Motion for September 13, 2023 Council meeting. To be dealt with at the September 27, 2023 Council meeting. Re: Burl's Creek Net Benefit Review Be it resolved that, in follow up to the 2023 Boots and Hearts event at Burl's Creek Event Park, staff be directed to review and report back to Council on cost, traffic, policing burden, cost of police prosecution after the event has closed, traffic plan adherence, cost of Township resources applied to the event, sound wall records, public mischief and misconduct occurrences, property zoning and taxes, event permit fee, etc. b) Brought by Councillor Hutcheson, September 15, 2023. Notice of Motion for September 27, 2023 Council meeting. To be dealt with at the October 11, 2023 Council meeting. Re: Proposed Installation of a Rainbow Cross-Walk within the Township of Oro-Medonte Be it resolved that the Operations Department bring forward a report on the installation of a Rainbow Cross-Walk within the Township of Oro-Medonte. 18. By-Laws: None. 19. Closed Session Items (Unfinished Items): 20. Confirmation By-Law: Page 4 of 290 Council Meeting Agenda - September 27, 2023 290 a) 2023-086: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. 21. Adjournment: a) Motion to Adjourn. Page 5 of 290 5.a) Minutes of Human Resources Committee meeting held on Monday, Septem... The Township of Oro-Medonte Human Resources Committee Minutes Township of Robinson Room Proud Heritage,Exciting Future Monday, September 11, 2023 1:30 p.m. 2022-2026 Council Present: Mayor Randy Greenlaw Councillor Hutcheson (Chair) Councillor Clark Staff: Robin Dunn, CAO/Acting Clerk; Tamara Obee, Director, Human Resources; Nigel Bellchamber, N.G. Bellchamber & Associates (via Zoom) 1. Call to Order: Councillor Hutcheson, Chair, assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order. 2. Agenda Approval: a) Motion to Approve the Agenda. Motion No. HRC230911-1 Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Clark It is recommended that the agenda for the Human Resources Committee meeting of Monday, September 11, 2023 be received and approved. Carried. 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest: None declared. Page 1 of 3 Page 6 of 290 5.a) Minutes of Human Resources Committee meeting held on Monday, Septem... Human Resources Committee Minutes — Monday, September 11, 2023. 4. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting: a) Minutes of Human Resources Committee meeting held on June 28, 2023. Motion No. HRC230911-2 Moved by Clark, Seconded by Greenlaw It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Human Resources Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 be approved as printed and circulated. Carried. 5. Closed Session Items: a) Motion to go In Closed Session. Motion No. HRC230911-3 Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Clark It is recommended that we do now go in Closed Session at 1.37 p.m. to discuss • labour relations/employee negotiations Staffing/Organizational Update). Carried. b) Motion to Rise and Report. Motion No. HRC230911-4 Moved by Clark, Seconded by Greenlaw It is recommended that we do now Rise at 2.53 p.m. and Report on Closed Session Item 4c) Robin Dunn, CAO/Acting Clerk, re: Labour relations/employee negotiations (Staffing/Organizational Update). Carried. Page 2 of 3 Page 7 of 290 5.a) Minutes of Human Resources Committee meeting held on Monday, Septem... Human Resources Committee Minutes — Monday, September 11, 2023. c) Robin Dunn, CAO/Acting Clerk, re: Labour relations/employee negotiations (Staffing/Organizational Update). The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, CAO/Acting Clerk; Tamara Obee, Director, Human Resources, Nigel Bellchamber, N.G. Bellchamber & Associates (via Zoom). Motion No. HRC230911-5 Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Clark It is recommended that the confidential verbal information presented by Robin Dunn, CAO/Acting Clerk and Nigel Bellchamber, N.G. Bellchamber & Associates (via Zoom), re: Labour relations/employee negotiations (Staffing/Organizational Update) be received. Carried. 6. Adjournment: a) Motion to Adjourn. Motion No. HRC230911-6 Moved by Clark, Seconded by Greenlaw It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 2:56 p.m. Carried. Councillo i Hutches hair Robin Dunn, CAO/Acting Clerk Page 3 of 3 Page 8 of 290 5.b) Minutes of Special Council meeting held on Tuesday, September 12, 2... The Township of Oro-Medonte ,/�}TownShipof Special Council Meeting Minutes (w4a_ 'IMe Electronic Hybrid Meeting Proud Heritage,Exciting Future Tuesday, September 12, 2023 3:00 p.m. 2022-2026 Council Present: Mayor Randy Greenlaw Deputy Mayor Peter Lavoie Councillor Lori Hutcheson Councillor John Bard Councillor David Clark Councillor Richard Schell Councillor Robert Young Staff Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Donna Present: Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services; Nelly Morrow, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer; Hugh Murray, Director, Fire & Emergency Services/Fire Chief; Tamara Obee, Director, Human Resources; Michelle Jakobi, Director, Environmental Services; George Vandeboncoeur, Interim Director, Development Services 1. Call to Order - Reading of Land Acknowledgement: Mayor Greenlaw assumed the Chair at the above noted time and called the meeting to order. 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 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. Page 1 of 3 Page 9 of 290 5.b) Minutes of Special Council meeting held on Tuesday, September 12, 2... Special Council Minutes — Tuesday, September 12, 2023 2. Adoption of Agenda: a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Motion No. SC230912-1 Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by Clark Be it resolved that the agenda for the Special Council meeting of Tuesday, September 12, 2023 be received and adopted. Carried. Motion No. SC230912-2 Moved by Schell, Seconded by Hutcheson Be it resolved that Rule 14.20a), as per the Procedural By-law No. 2023-043 be suspended in order to allow the meeting to proceed past the 4 hour adjournment requirement, if necessary. Carried. 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest: None declared. 4. Open Forum• None. 5. Deputations/Presentations: a) Erik Lockhart, Lockhart Facilitation, Smith School of Business, Queen's University re: Township of Oro-Medonte Corporate Strategic Plan Workshop 2024-2027. Motion No. SC230912-3 Moved by Young, Seconded by Schell Be it resolved that the presentation by Erik Lockhart, Lockhart Facilitation, Smith School of Business, Queen's University re: Township of Oro-Medonte Corporate Strategic Plan Workshop 2024-2027. Carried. Page 2 of 3 Page 10 of 290 5.b) Minutes of Special Council meeting held on Tuesday, September 12, 2... Special Council Minutes — Tuesday, September 12, 2023 6. Confirmation By-Law: a) 2023-084: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Motion No. SC230912-4 Moved by Bard, Seconded by Lavoie Be it resolved that By-Law No. 2023-084: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor. Carried. 7. Adjournment: a) Motion to Adjourn. Motion No. SC230912-5 Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Bard Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 7.13 p.m. Carried. Mayor, Randy Greenlaw Clerk, Yvonne Aubichon Page 3 of 3 Page 11 of 290 5.c) Minutes of Council meeting held on September 13, 2023. The Township of Oro-Medonte Council Meeting Minutes Township of Electronic Hybrid Meeting t?te Proud Heritage,Exciting Future Wednesday, September 13, 2023 2:35 p.m. 2022-2026 Council Present: Mayor Randy Greenlaw Deputy Mayor Peter Lavoie Councillor Lori Hutcheson Councillor John Bard Councillor David Clark Councillor Richard Schell Councillor Robert Young Staff Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Donna Present: Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services; Nelly Morrow, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer; Derek Witlib, Director, Development Services; Michelle Jakobi, Director, Environmental Services; George Vadeboncoeur, Interim Director, Development Services; Curtis Shelswell, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement/Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer; Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services; Garry McCartney, Chief Building Official; Jenny Legget, Communications and Public Relations Officer; Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk; Jason Scharapenko, Information Technology Technician (IT) All Council and staff participated via Zoom platform. 1. Call to Order - Reading of Land Acknowledgement: Mayor Greenlaw assumed the Chair at the above noted time and called the meeting to order. 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 today as the home for diverse Indigenous Peoples including the historic Metis Community in Penetanguishene. Page 1 of 11 Page 12 of 290 5.c) Minutes of Council meeting held on September 13, 2023. Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 13, 2023 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. Motion No. C230913-1 Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Clar Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, September 13, 2023 be received and adopted. Carried. N� 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest' Councillor Schell declared a conflict of interest on Item 4e) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor- client privilege; Litigation affecting the municipality (Short Term Rentals)., as Councillor Schell indicated he owns and operates a Bed & Breakfast (B&B) short term rental. Motion No. C230913-2 Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by Bard Be it resolved that Rule 14.20a), as per the Procedural By-law No. 2023-043 be suspended in order to allow the meeting to proceed past the 4 hour adjournment requirement, if necessary. Unanimously Carried. Page 2 of 11 Page 13 of 290 5.c) Minutes of Council meeting held on September 13, 2023. Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 13, 2023 4. Closed Session Items: a) Motion to go In Closed Session. Motion No. C230913-3 Moved by Bard, Seconded by Schell Be it resolved that we do now go in Closed Session at 2.38 p.m. to discuss • Solicitor-client privilege; Litigation affecting the municipality (Zone 1 Water); (Cannabis, 918 Line 3 South; 250 Ridge Road West); (Short Term Rentals); • Acquisition/disposition of land (2299 Highway 11 North); • Litigation affecting the municipality (Eagles Rest Estates Inc.); • Education or training of members in accordance with Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended (Governance). Carried. b) Motion to Rise and Report. Motion No. C230913-4 Moved by Clark, Seconded by Hutcheson Be it resolved that we do now Rise at 3 52 p.m.and Recess until 4.00 p.m. at which time we shall Report on the Closed Session Items 4 c) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor-client privilege; Litigation affecting the municipality (Zone 1 Water); d) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor-client privilege; Litigation affecting the municipality (Cannabis, 918 Line 3 South; 250 Ridge Road West); e) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor-client privilege; Litigation affecting the municipality (Short Term Rentals); f) Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services re: Acquisition/disposition of land (2299 Highway 11 North); and that Closed Session Items 4 g) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Litigation affecting the municipality (Eagles Rest Estates Inc.); h) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Education or training of members in accordance with Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended (Governance); be brought forward to Item 19 Closed Session Items (Unfinished Items). Carried. Refer to Item 19. Page 3 of 11 Page 14 of 290 5.c) Minutes of Council meeting held on September 13, 2023. Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 13, 2023 8. Deputations/Presentations: a) Presentation by Inspector Coyer Yateman, Detachment Commander, Orillia Detachment, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) re: Quarter 2 (April, May, June 2023) Statistic Update. Motion No. C230913-5 Moved by Bard, Seconded by Young Be it resolved that the Presentation by Inspector Coyer Yateman, Detachment Commander, Orillia Detachment, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) re: Quarter 2 (April, May, June 2023) Statistic Update be received. Carried. k*4* 5. Minutes of Council and Committees: a) Minutes of Joint Compliance Audit Committee meeting held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. c) Minutes of Special Council meeting held on Tuesday, August 29 and Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Motion No. C230913-6 Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by Clark Be it resolved that the it INK a) Minutes of the Joint Compliance Audit Committee meeting held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 IRMW be received; and that the draft b) Minutes of the Council meeting held on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 and c) Minutes of the Special Council meeting held on Tuesday, August 29 and Wednesday, August 30, 2023 be received and adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. Page 4 of 11 Page 15 of 290 5.c) Minutes of Council meeting held on September 13, 2023. Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 13, 2023 6. Recognition of Achievements: None. 7. Public Meetings: None. 9. Identification From the Public of an Agenda Item of Interest: None. 10.Open Forum: None. 11.Reports of Municipal Officers for Action:kb,,., a) OCS2023-014, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services re: Award of RFP# OCS2023-08. Motion No. C230913-7 Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Bard Be it resolved 1 . That OCS2023-014, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services re: Award of RFP# OCS2023-08 be received and adopted. 2. That RFP #OCS2023-08 Fleet Review be awarded to Fleet Challenge Canada Inc. in the amount of $58,850 (excluding HST). 3. That the bidders be thanked under the Director, Operations and Community Services' signature. Carried. 12.Reports of Municipal Officers for Information Only: None. Page 5 of 11 Page 16 of 290 5.c) Minutes of Council meeting held on September 13, 2023. Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 13, 2023 13.Reports of Members of Council: a) Updates from Council Representatives — County of Simcoe and Township Partners and Agencies. The following Members of Council provided updates: Mayor Greenlaw; Councillor Young. 14.Announcements: The following Members of Council provided Announcements: Mayor Greenlaw, Councillors Hutcheson and Young. 15.Consent Agenda: a) Correspondence from Orillia Public Library Board re: Township of Oro-Medonte Statistics: August, 2023. Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only. b) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, meeting minutes of June 23, 2023 and meeting highlights of August 25, 2023 meeting. Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only. c) Correspondence from the County of Simcoe re: Notice of Decision, Official Plan Amendment No. 46, Part Lots 41 & 42, Concession EPR, Medonte (Craighurst Limited Partnership). Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only. ammovkh., 'N Motion No. C230913-8 Moved by Schell, Seconded by Hutcheson Be it resolved that the staff recommendations with respect to the items listed under "Consent Agenda Correspondence" be adopted as printed: a) Correspondence from Orillia Public Library Board re: Township of Oro-Medonte Statistics: August, 2023. Received for Information Only. b) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, meeting minutes of June 23, 2023 and meeting highlights of August 25, 2023 meeting. Received for Information Only. c) Correspondence from the County of Simcoe re: Notice of Decision, Official Plan Amendment No. 46, Part Lots 41 & 42, Concession EPR, Medonte (Craighurst Limited Partnership). Received for Information Only. Carried. Page 6 of 11 Page 17 of 290 5.c) Minutes of Council meeting held on September 13, 2023. Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 13, 2023 16.Communications/Petitions: None. 17.Notice of Motions: a) Brought by Deputy Mayor Lavoie, September 1 , 2023 Notice of Motion for September 13, 2023 Council meeting To be dealt with at the September 27, 2023 Council meeting Re: Burl's Creek Net Benefit Review doom Be it resolved that, in follow up to the 2023 Boots and Hearts event at Burl's Creek Event Park, staff be directed to review and report back to Council on cost, traffic, policing burden, cost of police prosecution after the event has closed, traffic plan adherence, cost of Township resources applied to the event, sound wall records, public mischief and misconduct occurrences, property zoning and taxes, event permit fee, etc. 18.By-Laws: None. er`,�t 19.Closed Session Items (Unfinished Items): a) Motion to go Into Closed Session. Motion No. C230913-9 Moved by Young, Seconded by Schell Be it resolved that we do now go in Closed Session at 4.36 p.m. to discuss • Litigation affecting the municipality (Eagles Rest Estates Inc.); • Education or training of members in accordance with Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended (Governance). Carried. Page 7 of 11 Page 18 of 290 5.c) Minutes of Council meeting held on September 13, 2023. Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Motion No. C230913-10 Moved by Clark, Seconded by Lavoie Be it resolved that we do now Rise at 5.49 p.m. and Report on the Closed Session Items 4 g) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Litigation affecting the municipality (Eagles Rest Estates Inc.); h) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Education or training of members in accordance with Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended (Governance); in addition to Items 4 c) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor-client privilege; Litigation affecting the municipality (Zone 1 Water); d) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor-client privilege; Litigation affecting the municipality (Cannabis, 918 Line 3 South; 250 Ridge Road West); e) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor-client privilege; Litigation affecting the municipality (Short Term Rentals); f) Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services re: Acquisition/disposition of land (2299 Highway 11 North); 'NO '% Carried. c) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor-client privilege; Litigation affecting the municipality (Zone 1 Water). The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services; Michelle Jakobi, Director, Environmental Services; Jenny Legget, Communications and Public Relations Officer; Brian Chung, Aird & Berlis LLP. IV Motion No. C230913-11 Moved by Young, Seconded by Lavoie Be it resolved 1. That the confidential verbal information presented by Robin Dunn, CAO and legal counsel, Aird & Berlis LLP, re: Solicitor-client privilege; Litigation affecting the municipality (Zone 1 Water) be received. 2. That staff and legal counsel continue to proceed as directed by Council. Carried. Page 8 of 11 Page 19 of 290 5.c) Minutes of Council meeting held on September 13, 2023. Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 13, 2023 d) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor-client privilege; Litigation affecting the municipality (Cannabis, 918 Line 3 South; 250 Ridge Road West). The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services; Derek Witlib, Director, Development Services; George Vadeboncoeur, Interim Director, Development Services; Curtis Shelswell, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement/Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer; Jenny Legget, Communications and Public Relations Officer; David Reiter, Andrea Skinner, Aird & Berlis LLP. Motion No. C230913-12 Moved by Schell, Seconded by Young 'Ae4 Be it resolved 1. That the confidential correspondence presented by Robin Dunn, CAO and legal counsel, Aird & Berlis LLP, re: Solicitor-client privilege; Litigation affecting the municipality (Cannabis, 918 Line 3 South; 250 Ridge Road West) be received. 2. That staff and legal counsel continue to proceed as directed by Council. VL h� Carried. e) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor-client privilege; Litigation affecting the municipality (Short Term Rentals). 6� Councillor Schell declared a conflict of interest on Item 4e) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor- client privilege; Litigation affecting the municipality (Short Term Rentals) as Councillor Schell indicated he owns and operates a Bed & Breakfast (B&B) short term rental. Councillor Schell left the room and did not participate in the discussion or vote on this item. The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services; Derek Witlib, Director, Development Services; George Vadeboncoeur, Interim Director, Development Services; Curtis Shelswell, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement/Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer; Jenny Legget, Communications and Public Relations Officer; Laura Dean, Aird & Berlis LLP. Motion No. C230913-13 Moved by Bard, Seconded by Hutcheson Be it resolved that the confidential correspondence and confidential verbal information presented by Robin Dunn, CAO and legal counsel, Aird & Berlis LLP, re: Solicitor-client privilege; Litigation affecting the municipality (Short Term Rentals) be received. Carried. Page 9 of 11 Page 20 of 290 5.c) Minutes of Council meeting held on September 13, 2023. Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 13, 2023 f) Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services re: Acquisition/disposition of land (2299 Highway 11 North). The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services; Derek Witlib, Director, Development Services; George Vadeboncoeur, Interim Director, Development Services. Motion No. C230913-14 Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by Schell Be it resolved 1. That the confidential verbal information presented by Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services re: Acquisition/disposition of land (2299 Highway 11 North) be received. 2. That staff proceed as directed by Council. Carried. fthmk_ '0� N g) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Litigation affecting the municipality (Eagles Rest Estates Inc.). The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services; Derek Witlib, Director, Development Services; George Vadeboncoeur, Interim Director, Development Services; Garry McCartney, Chief Building Official; Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services; Michelle Jakobi, Director, Environmental Services; Edward Veldboom, Russell Christie LLP. IV Motion No. C230913-1 Moved by Clark, Seconded by Bard N Be it resolved 1. That the confidential correspondence presented by Robin Dunn, CAO and legal counsel, Russell Christie LLP, re: Litigation affecting the municipality (Eagles Rest Estates Inc.) be received. 2. That staff and legal counsel proceed as outlined. Carried. Page 10 of 11 Page 21 of 290 5.c) Minutes of Council meeting held on September 13, 2023. Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 13, 2023 h) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Education or training of members in accordance with Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended (Governance). The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services; Nelly Morrow, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer. Motion No. C230913-16 Moved by Young, Seconded by Lavoie Be it resolved that the confidential verbal information and presented by Robin Dunn, CAO re: Education or training of members in accordance with Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended (Governance) be received. Carried. 20. Confirmation By-Law: lkA& N a) 2023-085: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Motion No. C230913-17 Moved by Schell, Seconded by Clark Be it resolved that By-Law No. 2023-085: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor. Carried. 21.Adjournment: a) Motion to Adjourn. Motion No. C230913-18 Moved by Bard, Seconded by Young Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 5:53 p.m. Carried. Mayor, Randy Greenlaw Clerk, Yvonne Aubichon Page 11 of 11 Page 22 of 290 5.d) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, September 18,... The Township of Oro-Medonte T Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes Township of to Council Chambers Proud Heritage,Exciting Future Monday, September 18, 2023 6:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Randy Greenlaw Ruth Fountain Dorothy Moore Kayla Thibeault Victoria Veenstra Regrets: Councillor Lori Hutcheson, Co-Chair Councillor Richard Schell, Chair ".a &, Staff Present: Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner; Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk .Alsolk, % `q� 'X In the absence of the Chair and Co-Chair, Mayor Greenlaw assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order at the above-noted time. 1. Agenda Approval: a) Motion to Approve the Agenda. Motion No. HC230918-1 1% 4�* Moved by Veenstra, Seconded by Moore It is recommended that the agenda for the Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, September 18, 2023 be received and approved. Carried. 2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest: None. Page 1 of 5 Page 23 of 290 5.d) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, September 18,... Heritage Committee Minutes — Monday, September 18, 2023. 3. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting: a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, June 19, 2023. Motion No. HC230918-2 Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Thibeault It is recommended that the draft minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, June 19, 2023 be received and approved as printed and circulated. Carried. 4. Deputations: a) Walter Iles /Allen Gilchrist re: Request to Designate The Little Brick Church, 402 Ridge Road West. Motion No. HC230918-3 Moved by Moore, Seconded by Fountain It is recommended 1. That the deputation presented by Walter Iles /Allen Gilchrist re: Request to Designate The Little Brick Church, 402 Ridge Road West be received. 2. That the speakers be asked to obtain written confirmation from the property owner indicating whether they are interested in designating 402 Ridge Road West and provide it to Staff. Carried. 5. Communications. VIL a) Correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) re: Summer 2023 Quarterly Newsletter. Motion No. HC230918-4". Moved by Thibeault, Seconded by Veenstra It is recommended that the correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) re: Summer 2023 Quarterly Newsletter be received. Carried. Page 2 of 5 Page 24 of 290 5.d) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, September 18,... Heritage Committee Minutes — Monday, September 18, 2023. 6. Reports of Municipal Officers: a) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Register of Heritage Listed and Designated Properties. Motion No. HC230918-5 Moved by Veenstra, Seconded by Fountain It is recommended 1. That the verbal information presented by Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Register of Heritage Listed and Designated Properties be received. 2. That the Committee members review and consider the following listed properties to be brought back to a future meeting for designation consideration with the following information: • Criteria set out in O. Reg. 9/06; • Statement of cultural heritage value; • List of the heritage attributes to be preserved; 1. 4454 Line 5 North, 2. 2379 Old Barrie Road East, 3. 3270 Line 10 North, 4. 4715 Line 6 North. Carried. b) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Old Town Hall Sign Repair/Replacement. Motion No. HC230918-6 Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Thibeault It is recommended 1 . That the verbal information presented by Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Old Town Hall Sign Repair/Replacement be received. 2. That it is recommended to Council that the request to repair/replace the "Oro 1868-1929" sign with a like for like replacement be considered as part of the 2024 budget recalibration process. 3. That Staff proceed to coordinate the Old Town Hall Sign repair/replacement with the Manager, Community Services. Carried. Page 3 of 5 Page 25 of 290 5.d) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, September 18,... Heritage Committee Minutes — Monday, September 18, 2023. c) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Moon Private Cemetery Signage. Additional correspondence was circulated to the Committee. Motion No. HC230918-7 Moved by Moore, Seconded by Veenstra It is recommended 1. That the request by the Moon Family Cemetery Committee to install a private Moon Family Monument on Township property be received. 2. That it is recommended to Council that Staff be asked to canvas relevant Township Departments to determine the feasibility and appropriateness of installing such a monument on Township property. 3. That Staff return to the Committee with any recommended conditions or requirements for the establishment of the monument. 4. That any costs associated with the Moon Family Monument be borne by the Moon Family Cemetery Committee. Carried. d) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Website Updates. Motion No. HC230918-8 Moved by Thibeault, Seconded by Moore It is recommended ,.. ( -. 1. That the verbal information presented by Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Website Updates be received. 2. That it is recommended to Council that Staff record any proposed changes suggested by Committee and they be provided to the Website Information Coordinator for review and implementation. 3. That the Committee members bring back any further amendments of the Heritage website page to the Committee for consideration. 'VF Carried. Page 4 of 5 Page 26 of 290 5.d) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, September 18,... Heritage Committee Minutes — Monday, September 18, 2023. e) Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Heritage Committee Updates. Motion No. HC230918-9 Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Veenstra It is recommended that the verbal updates presented by Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Heritage Committee Updates for: - Heritage Books Sales, - Oro African Church Signage, Park Canada Plaque Review, - Heritage Social Media Posts, - Committee Members Update, Aff - Request for Volunteers to Assist with the Research on the Oro-Medonte Community Centre for its 100th anniversary be received. Carried. 7. Next Meeting Date: Monday, October 16, 2023. 8. Adjournment: a) Motion to Adjourn. Motion No. HC230918-10 Moved by Moore, Seconded by Thibeault It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 8:15 p.m. Carried. Mayor Randy Greenlaw, Chair Janette Teeter, Deputy Clerk Page 5 of 5 Page 27 of 290 11 .a) OCS2023-015, Karla Musso-Garcia, Manager, Operations re: Award of ... t Townshi�a���'�LLC?,f?,�F,P� Staff Report Proud Heritage, Exciting Future To: Council From: Karla Musso-Garcia, C.E.T., Manager, Operations Meeting Date: September, 27, 2023 Report No.: OCS2023-15 Subject: Award of RFQ- Supply, delivery, mixing and stacking of screened winter sand Type: Requires Action Motion No.: Recommendation 1. That Report No. OCS 2023 - 15 be received and adopted; 2. That RFQ- OCS 2023-09 supply, delivery and mixing and stacking of screened winter sand be awarded to Duivenvoorden Haulage. as follows: • Small Crescent $14.75 / tonne • South Pit $13.25 / tonne • North Pit $15.25 / tonne • North Yard $15.60 / tonne 3. That the Township continue with the Georgian Bay Purchasing Cooperative for the purchase of road salt at a rate of$67.63 per tonne and treated salt at$95.72 per tonne; 4. That the Director, Operations and Community Services be authorized to execute the appropriate agreements on behalf of the Township; 5. And that the bidders be thanked and notified under the Director, Operations and Community Services signature. Background Winter Sand An advertisement for RFQ OCS 2023-09 Supply and Delivery of Winter Sand was posted on the Township website and advertised on the Biddingo (Government Contract Portal) Operations and Community Services September 27, 2023 Report No. OCS2023-15 Page 1 of 4 Page 28 of 290 11 .a) OCS2023-015, Karla Musso-Garcia, Manager, Operations re. Award of ... website. The tenders were opened at the Administration Centre on Thursday, Sept 7, 2023 at 2.00 pm. The tender was structured as a unit cost tender for the supply of sand, as well as mixing salt and stacking the material at the four materials storage locations in the Township, plus additional re-stacking of inventory at a unit rate for as-required purposes. In the 2022/2023 winter season, the Township used approximately 15,927 tonnes of sand/salt mix. Four (4) Submission packages were received prior to the RFQ closing. No additional tenders were received after the advertised closing date and time. Salt The Township's current standard is to apply a mix of sand and 7% coarse road salt mixed with a pugmill by weight on roadways and a 50/50 mix of salt/sand mix on Municipal Parking lots, including the Fire Halls, the Community Arena, Community Halls, and Administration Centre. In 2021 , the Township, as a member of the Georgian Bay Purchasing Cooperative (GBPC), a public sector bulk buying group, The agreement is in place for three years with two optional 1-year extensions. The 2023/2024 winter season is the final of the 3- year agreement with a 2-year extension option for 2024/2025 and the 2025/2026 seasons. The GBPC agreement has provided better value and price stability for the 3- year term. The 2023/2024 GBPC rate is $67.63 per tonne (Bulk highway road salt) and $95.72/tonne for Bulk treated salt. The prices were locked in prior to the inflation rate increase, and the contract does not allow for renegotiations of that price. Analysis Winter Sand The results of the RFQ opening for "OCS 2023-009 Supply and Delivery of Winter Sand" are as follows: DARREN NEIL AND SONS EXCAVATING LTD Locations south Unit Price Locations north Unit Price Small Crescent $14.46 / tonne North Pit $14.23 / tonne South Pit $13.74 / tonne North Yard $16.23 / tonne DUIVENVOORDEN HAULAGE Locations south Unit Price Locations north Unit Price Small Crescent $ 14.75/ tonne North Pit $15.25 / tonne South Pit $13.25/ tonne North Yard $15.60 / tonne Page 29 of 290 11 .a) OCS2023-015, Karla Musso-Garcia, Manager, Operations re: Award of ... MILLER PAVING LIMITED Locations south Unit Price Locations north Unit Price Small Crescent $21.00 / tonne North Pit $21.00 / tonne South Pit $21 .00 / tonne North Yard $21.00 / tonne ROBINSON HAULAGE Locations south Unit Price Locations north Unit Price Small Crescent $15.00 / tonne North Pit $15.00 / tonne South Pit $15.00 / tonne North Yard $15.00 / tonne The unit prices can vary by location due to the distances and associated material trucking costs. The estimated 2023/2024 required quantities in addition to existing material inventory for each location, are as follows: Small Crescent *as req North Pit 5500 tonnes South Pit 5500 tonnes North Yard 4800 tonnes Based on the following, Duivenvoorden Haulage Ltd. is the low bid at an estimated seasonal cost of $231 ,630.00 pre HST. The current sand market pricing reflects an overall increase of 3.8% per tonne from 2022/2023 pricing, associated with the cost of materials and delivery. Financial/Legal Implications/ Risk Management The 2023 budget allocation for Winter Materials is $464,000, which includes approximately$20,000 for miscellaneous materials such as cutting edges, flags, and plow and wing consumables. The projected spending in 2023 is anticipated to be within the current budget allocation and any surplus will be placed in a winter materials reserve to smooth any potential variances associated with material usage. Policies/Legislation O.Reg 239/02 Minimum Maintenance Standards Purchasing and Tendering Procedures OPS1004.08.03.01 — Material Specification For Aggregates — Winter Sand Corporate Strategic Goals Prepare for our future Modernize Township Services Page 30 of 290 11 .a) OCS2023-015, Karla Musso-Garcia, Manager, Operations re: Award of ... Consultations Director, Operations and Community Services CFO- Director— Finance Attachments Conclusion The results of the RFQ reflect competitive market pricing for winter sand. Continuing the contract for road salt supply through the Georgian Bay Area Public Purchasing Cooperative will result in lower market costs and resulted in price stability during high inflation variances. Aligned with the Township's commitment to continuous improvement, a number of initiatives are underway to improve winter control services and material management to ensure optimal value to the Township's ratepayers. Respectfully submitted: Karla Musso-Garcia, C.E.T. Manager, Operations, September 10, 2023 Approvals: Date of Approval: Nelly Morrow, Director Finance/CFO Sept. 15, 2023 Robin Dunn, CAO Sept. 19, 2023 Page 31 of 290 11 .b) OCS2023-016, Karla Musso-Garcia, Manager, Operations re: Award of ... t Townshi�a a���'�'LLC?,f?,�F,P� Staff Report Proud Heritage, Exciting Future To: Council From: Karla Musso-Garcia, C.E.T., Manager, Operations Meeting Date: September, 27, 2023 Report No.: OCS2023-16 Subject: Award of Tender- OCS-2023-010 Supply And Delivery Of One (1) Full Size !12Ton 4wd Crew Cab Pick-Up Truck With 6' Box Type: Requires Action Motion No.: Recommendation 1. That Report No. OCS 2023 - 16 be received and adopted; 2. That Tender- OCS 2023-10 Supply and Delivery Of One (1) Full Size % Ton 4wd Crew Cab Pick-Up Truck With 6'Box be awarded to Bourgeois Motors Ltd, in the amount of $62,770 plus HST. 3. That the Director, Operations and Community Services be authorized to execute the appropriate agreements on behalf of the Township; 4. And that the bidders be thanked and notified under the Director, Operations and Community Services signature. Background The 2023 Capital budget included the purchase of one (1) new crew cab pickup for the Facilities and Parks Division. With the addition of a facility maintenance technician and the return to post-COVID services, the parks and facilities division does not have sufficient vehicles for utilization and has cycled the vehicles scheduled for disposal for use during the season. An advertisement for Tender OCS2023-010 Supply And Delivery Of One (1) Full Size Ton 4wd Crew Cab Pick-Up Trucks With 6'Box was posted on the Township website and advertised on the Biddingo (Government Contract Portal) website. The tenders were opened at the Administration Centre on Thursday, Sept 7, 2023, at 2.00 pm. Operations and Community Services September 27, 2023 Report No. OCS2023-16 Page 1 of 3 Page 32 of 290 11 .b) OCS2023-016, Karla Musso-Garcia, Manager, Operations re. Award of ... Four (4) tender packages were received prior to the tender closing. No additional tenders were received after the advertised closing date and time. Analysis The results for OCS 2023-10 Supply And Delivery Of One (1) Full Size % Ton 4wd Crew Cab Pick-Up Trucks With 6' Box are as follows: Submitted By Subtotal Bid (Excluding HST) *Jim Wilson Chevrolet Buick GMC $ 62,000.00 Bourgeois Motors Ltd. $ 62,770.00 Finch Chev Cadilac $ 65,458.00 James Braeden Ford $ 67,088.00 *Jim Wilson bid did not meet the specification for a crew cab. It is recommended that Bourgeois Motors Limited submission be accepted. The vehicle is the most cost-effective option that meets the specifications. Financial/Legal Implications/ Risk Management NAME OF DEALERSHIP BOURGEOIS MOTORS $62,770 LIMITED HST (1 .76) non-recoverable $1,104.75 TOTAL $63,874.75 An allocation of $48,000 was approved in the 2023 budget for one new additional truck in the Facilities and Parks Division. In addition to the purchase price of the vehicle, there is a requirement for an aftermarket communication radio ($2,000) which will be added post-purchase. This will result in an overall negative variance of $17,874.75. The negative variance will be offset with incremental funding drawn from the vehicle replacement reserve fund. Despite the submission results being over budget, the Facilities and Parks Division urgently requires a truck as the current operation has trucks converting to winter operations and transferring to the transportation division. Currently, some operational functions are being achieved by staff utilizing vehicles scheduled for disposal. Page 33 of 290 11 .b) OCS2023-016, Karla Musso-Garcia, Manager, Operations re: Award of ... Policies/Legislation Purchasing and Tendering Procedures Corporate Strategic Goals Prepare for our future. Modernize Township Services Consultations Supervisor- Fleet Director, Operations and Community Services Chief Financial Officer Attachments N/A Conclusion The review of the tender submissions for OCS 2023-10 Supply And Delivery Of One (1) Full Size % Ton 4wd Crew Cab Pick-Up Truck With 6'box and the submissions from Bourgeois Motors Limited offers the most cost-effective option that meets the specification at $62,770, exceeding the budgeted amount of $48,000. Given the pressing needs of the Facilities and Parks Division, including the reinstatement of services following the post-COVID services and the reliance on vehicles scheduled for disposal, it is recommended that we accept Bourgeois Motors Limited submission. Their ability to meet the specifications aligns with the division's operational requirements. The purchase will result in a negative budget variance of $17,874.75 which will be funded from the vehicle replacement reserve. Respectfully submitted: Karla Musso-Garcia, C.E.T. Manager, Operations, September 10, 2023 Approvals: Date of Approval: Shawn Binns Sept. 11, 2023 Nelly Morrow, Director Finance/CFO Sept. 11, 2023 Robin Dunn, CAO Sept. 19, 2023 Page 34 of 290 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... Townshi�a���'�LLC?,f?,�F,P� Staff Report Proud Heritage, Exciting Future To: Council From: Shawn Binns Meeting Date: September 27, 2023 Report No: OCS2023-17 Subject: Final Parks and Recreation Master Plan Type: Requires Action _x_ or For Information Only Motion No. Recommendation 1 . That Report OCS2023-17 be received and adopted-, 2. That the Parks and Recreation Master Plan be used to provide direction and guide future decisions related to Parks and Recreation facilities and services. Background At its meeting of May 10, 2023 Council received a PPT presentation providing an overview of the Final Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The comprehensive plan which commenced in 2021 was built through extensive research and analysis as well as public and stakeholder engagement over the last two years. The Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan was shared with the community through the project page on the Township's website and advertised through the Township's communication channels. Three open houses were held providing the opportunity for residents to learn more about the Master Plan process and recommendations on: • Tuesday, May 16 (Oro-Medonte Community Arena) • Wednesday, May 17 (Mount St. Louis Moonstone) • Tuesday, May 23 (virtual) Operations and Community Services July 12, 2023 Report No. 2023-12 Page 1 of 4 Page 35 of 290 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... A feedback form was available at the open house and representatives from the Township and consulting team were on-hand to answer questions and obtain feedback. The open house materials and an online version of the comment form were also made available. In total, 29 residents provided written feedback on the draft Master Plan. Analysis Overview of Feedback Reviewed • 7 comment forms received at the open house events. • 18 comment forms submitted online. • 4 written comments provided to Township staff via email. • Approximately 60 people attended the open houses. Key themes from feedback Summarized as follows are themes from the feedback provided. • Concerns over potential parkland disposition identified in the Master Plan was the most prevalent theme from the comments provided. The majority of these comments specifically identified the Barillia and Bidwell parkland sites and the importance of this area for recreation, community pride / identity, and natural area conservation. A number of questions were also raised regarding the process should divestment of these parks be considered. • Many attendees at the Open Houses expressed the need for dedicated pickleball courts to support the growing demand in communities across the Township. • A few comments expressed concerns over tennis needs being overlooked in the Master Plan while pickleball received a significant amount of focus. • The importance of conservation and preservation was identified, either in a general sense or specific to certain areas (parcels identified for potential disposition, County forests, etc.). • The importance of providing dynamic and appealing park spaces and amenities was a common theme. Several comments specifically identified improvement needs to Bidwell and Ramey Park and a couple additional comments cited concerns over parks investment not being equitable across the Township. • Other notable themes and points of interest from the comments provided include: o General concerns over the loss of green space. o The impacts of climate change on the provision of the Township's Outdoor Rinks and the need to consider refrigeration. o The need for further active transportation planning to ensure safe cycling and walking experiences. o Support for trail hub and continued work in developing trails and supporting trail/recreational use in Copeland and County Forests. o The need for more older adult recreation and a desire for more of a focus on these activities in the Master Plan. Operations and Community Services September 27, 2023 Report No. 2023-17 Page 2 of 4 Page 36 of 290 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... o Concerns about over-densification of housing stock and new development and the impact of existing resident's lifestyles and the landscape. o Questions from Community Hall Boards regarding the specific details on how the Community Hall model may change. Overall the comments/feedback received supported the overall recommended directions outlined in the plan and any concerns identified were related to the process for which the recommendations would be advanced. For example, the potential divestment of identified surplus parkland would come before Council in a staff report with community consultation prior to rendering a decision. Similarly, changes to the Township's Community Hall Boards would be reviewed in a report with thorough consultation with the Hall Boards. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan (Attachment #1) has been finalized with no significant changes to the overall direction and recommendations presented in the final draft. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan will be used a guiding document providing strategic direction regarding parks and recreation services and facilities to meet the evolving needs of the community. Financial / Legal Implications / Risk Management The adoption of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan does not have any immediate financial implications. The plan provides general strategic guidance which will be subject to more detailed review and approval prior to the advancement of the specific recommendations. The Master Plan will be used to inform long term capital plans and development plans including updates to the Township's Development Charges to fund Parks and Recreation needs associated with new development. Policies/Legislation N/A Corporate Strategic Goals • Prepare For Our Future • Foster Safe and Inclusive Community Living and Business Growth • Modernize Township Services Consultations The Parks and Recreation Master Plan was developed with significant community and stakeholder involvement though its evolution. Attachments Attachment #1 - Final Parks and Recreation Master Plan Operations and Community Services September 27, 2023 Report No. 2023-17 Page 3 of 4 Page 37 of 290 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... Conclusion The Parks and Recreation Master Plan has evaluated, analyzed, and provided recommendations for the provision of Parks and Recreation facilities and services. This comprehensive Master Plan was developed with extensive public input which has shaped the direction recommendations presented in the report. A great deal of flexibility has been incorporated into the plan to adapt to partnership opportunities, circumstances and priorities which may change over time. The advancement of specific directions will be subject to further review, assessment and decision. Respectfully submitted, Shawn Binns PBDM, MBA September 13, 2023 Director, Operations and Community Services Approvals: Date: Robin Dunn, CAO September 20, 2023 Operations and Community Services September 27, 2023 Report No. 2023-17 Page 4 of 4 Page 38 of 290 r . •t • 1 1 q � ,1 � — • • •— • • • A•., , • i t '� ��; � ,fir""+ 1,y' -f •� ��'� 40 :. is. fp Polo 40 t ' \ t i 1 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... Page 40 of 290 S2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations an e y ,- r- -vw '��- 3 aa "ur�-:=" ..=�i�'� .<z'r'�"*"„'`:^w+w..`'g' rtu-. � �,.?a aeyrsw.•.,�^-".x.. OO ,. a,,•� ass. Ft 3r.F.:fi�"r _:."qfe. - it '3 - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY MASTER PLAN PURPOSE Oro-Medonte's recreation and parks system provides immense value to residents, drives community connections and vibrancy, and significantly contributes to the health and wellness of residents and visitors.This Parks and Recreation Master Plan offers a blueprint for future planning i and decision-making about investments in parks, recreation, trails, and Ai cultural infrastructure, services and programs over the next 10 years. The development of a Master Plan is timely given the evolving parks and recreation context as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting activity preferences, and the increasing value residents (permanent and seasonal) place on quality of life opportunities. ` The Master Plan was developed through extensive research, analysis and community input to both assess the current state of parks and recreation in the Township and guide future actions over the next 10 years. The graphic on the following page illustrates the inputs used to inform the Master Plan content.As reflected by the image, two background documents support the Master Plan and contain the detailed research and engagement findings. Hi 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... OVERVIEW OF THE RESEARCH AND ENGAGEMENT INPUTS Master Plan Research & Analysis „pu Public & Stakeholder Engagement Trends Analysis © „ An analysis of which recreation and Stakeholders(including user sport activities have been growing groups,community organizations, or declining and how the business members of Council,and of delivering public recreation committees)were engaged through services is changing. m , G •" small group discussion sessions and a web based survey. A qualitative c comparison of the „ems, Township's provision r*% Master Plan ' A statistically of parkland and Master Plan ' representative,coded recreational facilities survey was conducted with regional and ( in the winter of 2021 comparable to reach residents municipalities. and learn about household interests and future needs ' related to recreation '. and parks.The results Each park and G W" +' e." influenced the Plan's facility was visited recommendations. and evaluated a considering Foundations e c community needs, , usage,condition, Guiding local,regional, amenities,function, provincial,and national _ strategies and plans were A survey was made and location.This g p The engagement process provided available to youth in information was reviewed t understand residents with opportunities to provide Oro-Medonte to used to evaluate the inter-disciplinary,relevant o priorityo site specific feedback.These opportunities f future connections that the Parks p pp gather their feedback investment needs. and Recreation Master Plan included an online crowdsourcing map and perspectives on should align with. (residents could virtually"pin"suggestions recreation program on a specific park,trail or facility)and and facility needs. on-site sounding boards set-up at high traffic locations. PublicCOMMUNITY INPUT INTO THE MASTER PLAN • •• Youthresponses) Community Group Survey (23 organizations / interests participated) Online Crowdsourcing (90 "pins" provided by the public) Sounding C•. • • comments were provided on • • C•. • iv • Active Living and Skill Development Partnership Oriented Parks and recreation opportunities supported by the The Township recognizes the important role that regional Township will advance individual development and municipalities,the private sector,not for profit groups,and support lifelong wellness by teaching fundamental the school system play in delivering services.Partnerships physical literacy skills and fostering social skill should be pursued wherever possible and explored as development. potential funding sources for future investment. Optimized Infrastructure ;% Outdoor Inspired The Township will make the best possible use of existing The Township leverages its abundant outdoor amenities infrastructure and develop new facilities at the righttime in to provide accessible and inclusive recreational lockstep with population growth,trends,and cost-benefit opportunities during all four seasons of the year. analysis.Doing so will ensure investment in recreation and parks infrastructure is both optimal and sustainable. Connected Outdoor Assets Community Driven Service Delivery parks,trails and outdoor spaces in the Township are physically connected and accessible.Doing so encourages Resources are focused on meeting identified community safe and appealing active transportation where needs and investing in programming and facilities that appropriate and reduces barriers to use and cross-use. benefit the most residents.The Township will support community based providers that can deliver these opportunities and directly provide services when anI�= Vibrant Culture and Opportunities alternative provider does not exist. The Township recognizes that arts,culture and creative pursuits are an important part of the recreation and leisure mix in the Township. Furthermore,these opportunities contribute to economic development, place making and community development. �•1 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... HOW IS THE STRATEGIC DIRECTION IN THE MASTER PLAN ORGANIZED? Recreation facilities, parks and programs encompass Introduction ==MEN, ,� a range of places and activities in Oro-Medonte. ED p Recreation facilities and parks differ in size, amenities, design, use, and programming. The delivery of parks la2 1 Strategic Foundations and recreation programs and services occurs through a number of different approaches. Some opportunities ® 3 Big Moves are directly provided by the Township while others are provided by community based organizations ED d,o(often at Township operated or supported facilities or spaces).These different delivery approaches ultimately provides residents with active living opportunities, but ® 5 Action Plans for Outdoor" ' differ in terms of financial inputs and impacts as well as user expectations. © ( Action Plans for Parkland and Trails Establishing a clear approach for overall service delivery and data driven priorities for parks and Action Plans for recreation infrastructure and programming will ensure that the Township makes the best use of 8Action Plans for available resources,with the overarching objective of levering the highest possible level of public benefit. 9 Sections 4 to 9 of this Master Plan document contain Action Plans for Service Delivery Action Plans for the various aspects of parks and Implementation recreation that the Township is looked upon to provide and/or support. vi Summary of the Big Moves — Key Future Strategic Directions The Big Moves represent key strategic shifts in future direction that aim to optimize future investment SUMMARY OF THE `BIG MOVES' in parks provision, recreation infrastructure and overall aspects of service provision. Big Moves are complex initiatives that will take multiple years to fully Indoor Activity&Wellness implement and present an opportunity to significantly achieve all or most of the identified Service Delivery lfrj� Multi-Sports Complex at Guthrie Objectives. Inspired Community Parks and Play INDOOR ACTIVITY & WELLNESS Spaces The community engagement validates that Oro- Optimized Parkland Supply Medonte residents place a high value on physical �(t An Outdoor Sports Trail Hub health and frequent exercise. Fitness facility provision in Oro-Medonte is limited. While abundant supply Direct Involvement Where It Matters the exists in neighbouring municipalities, many residents Most face proximity and transportation barriers to accessing these facilities.As such, there is a demonstrated Community halls have been important spaces for need for dedicated fitness facilities and associated recreation and social gathering for many years.The programming to serve Oro-Medonte. Township recognizes the value and attachment of these facilities while also needing to ensure future investment The Township should provide or support the provision in these facilities is rationalized by community need, of fitness and wellness classes in the new Township trends, and other considerations(e.g. physical gymnasium at Horseshoe Valley and provide a accessibility, provincial regulations, shifts in settlement, dedicated space for cardio and training given the etc.).The Master Plan provides direction on how the absence of a commercial operator in the market.This Township should determine whether to re-invest, facility should be co-located with other recreation and sustain through apartnership/ lease, or decommission sport facilities and be operated to provide low-cost a hall.As an overarching recommendations,the Master services to the public and visitors. Potential partnerships Plan also suggests a gradual shift to community centres with local sport organizations should also be explored in that can serve a broader area within the Township and order to maximize the benefit provided by the facility. provide a level of service that is better aligned with The Township should plan to provide a second modern recreational and leisure needs. community-owned gymnasium within 5-7 years, ideally in partnership with the School Board during the implementation of new school projects.Additionally, it is recommended that the Township remain open to partnerships with the private and public sectors to offer additional fitness and wellness opportunities. n A MULTI-SPORTS COMPLEX AT k INSPIRED COMMUNITY PARKS AND GUTHRIE PLAY SPACES The Township-owned Guthrie lands offer a relatively Future development of community-serving parks that central and accessible location for concentrating are designed to provide a mix of creative, diverse and development of a major multi-component indoor and accessible outdoor recreation is a critical direction for outdoor sport facility. This development provides the the Township.The engagement undertaken for the opportunity to service a wide array of recreation needs Master Plan clearly re-iterates that residents place a across multiple age groups and interests at a single high value on parks and want access to quality and site. In addition to optimized service levels through a dynamic spaces close to where they live. Opportunities "one stop shop"facility concept, this development will exist for the Township to develop spaces that better also provide the Township with operational efficiencies align with trends in outdoor recreation and provide a and enhance event hosting capacity. The Master Plan broader range of play. offers guidance for phasing the provision of new outdoor facilities in response to short term outdoor The Master Plan offers two different community park facility Township needs and the long-term lifecycle vision concepts -"Village Recreation"and "Outdoor replacement of the existing arena. Leisure". These concepts explore recreation ideas derived from the cultural and natural characteristics Based on local resident interest for indoor multi-sport of the Township.A full range of activities are space, anticipated regional demand, and the site's incorporated, from passive leisure to nature- accessibility to regional users, there is a strong case based activities to active facility based recreation. for providing an indoor artificial turf facility at the The concepts additionally provide a flexible tool Complex. in approaching park design and renewal, where elements from both may be applied to suit the site and community needs. Importantly, the concepts additionally reflect the primarily rural nature of the ` A Township while integrating some features that are fs �% increasingly in-demand in both urban and rural setting. w x The vision concepts were applied to two sample % locations to showcase how they could be realized and the synergistic relationships that could exist between the various amenities and features. The application of the Outdoor Leisure concept to an expanded Ramey -- Memorial Park incorporated several new amenities and elements that would ideally function within an =_' # assumed newly acquired wooded area. Car access and - parking has been moved away from the local street C1 Allto Line 8 and the existing multi-use court retained but with improved features. Nature-based activities predominate in this concept with woodland- based pump track and leash-free zone, child and youth play zones with natural materials, and trails throughout with potential connections to Line 7 communities and County forests. s The Village Recreation concept was applied to Shanty or where future development will occur. Smaller Bay Park, retaining the existing multi-use court, adding neighborhood serving parks remain important to a designated parking area along Shanty Bay Road, Oro-Medonte, though these will be provided and and incorporating the fire hall structure into a new maintained at a lower service level. community hub and plaza. Child, youth, and family play elements have been added as well as event space, Replacement, renewal and provision of new play new amenities, and passive features. The current equipment and spaces at neighbourhood and baseball function is anticipated to be moved to Lions community parks should contemplate provision Sports Fields at Guthrie, with additional premium ball of a more diverse range of play environments and Oro- facilities anticipated in the future. equipment for children,youth and adults in Medonte. In alignment with trends and best practices, The Master Plan places emphasis on the renewal these concepts are aimed at providing natural and of existing community parks and the provision of challenging play experiences that appeal to a broader new ones where there are identified parkland gaps age range of children, youth and even adults. OUTDOOR LEISURE �-� % 4,Shaded amenity areas = vition Toboggan hioL 0. I�\ '7�/ 40-le & A _ .... - • Inclusive play C. oorclasses Ac_natu-*'t • VILLAGE��, Public irt • RECREATION Pollinator WAs Raid cycling Discovery mine Ifo to i �I io garden Outdoor_, _Gathering 04 OPTIMIZED PARKLAND SUPPLY Oro-Medonte's parkland footprint covers 212 Ha. (including the Oro-Medonte Rail Trail)which provides a service level of 10 Ha. per 1,000 residents. while OPPORTUNITIES TO ANIMATE TRAILS IN comparatively this is a high level of parkland provision, THE TOWNSHIP parkland distribution gaps exist and some actions are required to ensure parkland is functional and Trails are a significant asset in the Township adequately situated to meet anticipated growth. The that residents of all ages and interests can Master Plan recommends focusing resources on areas enjoy. Opportunities exist for increased trail that are, or are projected to be, deficient in parkland. "animation" that can create a sense of place and Additionally, the Master Plan provides policy guidance foster connections between recreation, heritage on potential disposition of low value parkland as and the arts. well as the acquisition of parkland (and cash-in-lieu) through the development process. Art on Trails is a strategy for Oro-Medonte to align its extensive outdoor sports and recreational trails system with its creative economy and visitor rid♦ AN OUTDOOR SPORTS TRAIL HUB attraction efforts. Art on Trails can interpret Trail based sports and activities are widely enjoyed something of historical importance, allow rest or year round by residents and are increasingly contemplation, or even be a destination itself. It recognized as an important day and overnight can be temporary or permanent and be as varied visitor attraction. As a bold acknowledgement of as the people tasked with making it. Established the anticipated long-term popularity of trail-based trails, such as the Oro-Medonte Rail Trail and the sports and activities and associated economic and Ganaraska Trail are prime routes to provide public tourism benefits, the Master Plan guides the Township art on trails, as are road cycling routes where art to facilitate the protection of the relevant(actively installations can be placed on adjacent public or used) Simcoe County Forest Lands for recreational private property. A Public Art on Trails initiative trail use and the creation of an Outdoor Sports Trail should be integrated with the Township's tourism Hub.Two potential locations have been identified partners and their respective ongoing initiatives. for this recommended hub with further analysis and partnership discussions required to finalize the best location. These recommended trail enhancement efforts, combined with development of a formal management plan, will strengthen the stewardship of this important recreational area for long-term enjoyment and benefit for residents and an increased tourism draw to the area (also previously referenced in the Tourism Product Gap Analysis Project). Potential Trail Hubt� 5 Options Forest Tract nt s a r i ss C t r !� Martin,Farm sae CAA O 0a o `a ' t 61 � t 1. vo � •i 2 1 QNd-Barrie Rd yy - .r 2 �In DIRECT INVOLVEMENT WHERE IT MATTERS THE MOST The Master Plan suggests that the Township re-engage The partnership between the Township and the as a direct provider of some recreation programming. Simcoe County District School Board to create a new These efforts should be focused on filling identified community centre(and shared spaces) adjacent to activity gaps that could include providing programs Horseshoe Valley Memorial Park will offer new and for which a community organization does not exist exciting possibilities for recreation programming. (or have sufficient capacity), providing opportunities Through future planning and ongoing assessment and for under-serviced populations, and helping meet adjustment, the Township will need to ensure that it programming needs for new or emerging activities. optimizes the use of this space to provide a wide range The Master Plan provides direction and tools that can of opportunities that are accessible to a wide range of help guide decision making on when the Township ages and interests should directly provide programming. i v r, ,r. 1� a.;, J 1 Photo Credit:Andrea Hamlin Photography source: acebook.11 9� ,q§2023-017, Shawn Binns, Direct - it TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1. MASTER PLAN PURPOSE 1 1.2. SCOPE AND PLANNING PROCESS 4 1.3. TOWNSHIP PROFILE 8 1.4. ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN & KEY CONSIDERATIONS 10 2 STRATEGIC FOUNDATIONS 12 2.1. THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A STRATEGIC APPROACH AND FOUNDATIONS 12 2.2. THREE POTENTIAL APPROACHES TO SERVICE DELIVERY 13 2.3. SERVICE DELIVERY AT THE LOCAL, COMMUNITY, TOWNSHIP AND REGIONAL LEVELS 15 2.4. A VISION FOR PARKS AND RECREATION IN ORO-MEDONTE 16 2.5. SERVICE DELIVERY OBJECTIVES 17 3 BIG MOVES 19 3.1. WHAT ARE THE "BIG MOVES"? 19 3.2. INDOOR ACTIVITY&WELLNESS 20 3.3. MULTI-SPORT COMPLEX AT GUTHRIE 21 3.4. INSPIRED COMMUNITY PARKS AND PLAY SPACES 22 3.5 OPTIMIZED PARKLAND SUPPLY 27 3.6. AN OUTDOOR SPORTS TRAIL HUB 29 3.7. DIRECT INVOLVEMENT WHERE IT MATTERS THE MOST 32 3.8. SUMMARY OF FACILITY REQUIREMENTS 33 90 xiii 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 4 ACTION PLANS FOR INDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES 35 4.1. INDOOR ARENAS 36 4.2. GYMNASIUMS 41 4.3. FITNESS AND WELLNESS FACILITIES 45 4.4. COMMUNITY HALLS 47 4.5. INDOOR AQUATICS 56 4.6. INDOOR/ OUTDOOR MULTI-SPORT TURF FACILITIES 58 5 ACTION PLANS FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES 60 5.1. A MULTI-SPORT COMPLEX AT GUTHRIE 61 5.2. RECTANGULAR FIELDS 66 5.3. BALL DIAMONDS 69 5.4. TENNIS COURTS 72 5.5. PICKLEBALL COURTS 74 5.6. PLAYGROUNDS 76 5.7. MULTI-SPORT COURTS 82 5.8. OUTDOOR RINKS 84 5.9. SKATE, SCOOT,AND BIKE FACILITIES 87 5.10. LAUNCHES, WHARFS, & DOCKS 90 5.11. DOG OFF-LEASH AREAS 92 6 ACTION PLAN FOR PARKLAND 94 6.1. THE PARKLAND CONTEXT IN ORO-MEDONTE 94 6.2. PARKLAND CLASSIFICATION 96 6.3. PARKLAND PROVISION 99 6.4. PLANNING GUIDANCE FOR PARKLAND 101 6.5. PARKLAND DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDANCE 111 6.6. PARKLAND CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES 120 6.7. NATURALIZATION AND TURF MANAGEMENT 121 7 ACTION PLAN FOR TRAILS 125 7.1. THE TRAILS CONTEXT ON ORO-MEDONTE 125 7.2. AN OUTDOOR SPORTS TRAIL HUB 128 7.3. GUIDANCE FOR FUTURE TRAIL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT 132 AV 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 8 ACTION PLAN FOR CULTURE AND HERITAGE 133 8.1. THE CULTURE AND HERITAGE CONTEXT IN ORO-MEDONTE 133 8.2. CREATE A DIGITAL CULTURE AND HERITAGE INVENTORY 135 8.3. PREPARE A MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE ORO AFRICAN CHURCH SITE 136 9 ACTION PLAN FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICE DELIVERY 137 9.1. THE SERVICE DELIVERY CONTEXT 137 9.2. A RECOMMENDED FUTURE MODEL FOR RECREATION PROGRAMMING 140 9.3. RESOURCING RECREATION PROGRAMMING 145 9.4. COORDINATION AND PLANNING WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES 147 9.5. TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION 148 9.6. PARTNERSHIPS 149 9.7. STEWARDSHIP 151 9.8. MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS 152 9.9. ADDITIONAL POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND ALIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIES 153 10 IMPLEMENTATION 157 10.1. INDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES 158 10.2. OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES 163 10.3. PARKLAND 172 10.4. TRAILS 176 10.5. CULTURE AND HERITAGE 178 10.6. PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICE DELIVERY 179 APPENDICES 182 APPENDIX A: RECTANGULAR FIELD DESIGN AND DEMAND ANALYSIS 183 APPENDIX B: COMMUNITY PARK CONCEPT DESIGN STUDY 184 90 xv 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... Page 54 of 290 _. . . pZk awn it u :4. fE Fr J i. INTRODUCTION INCLUDED IN THIS 1.1. MASTER PLAN PURPOSE The Township of Oro-Medonte aims to use parks and recreation as a Overview mechanism to maximize the health, social, economic, and environmental purpose,Plan scope .nd benefits that are accrued by residents and the community. Strategically process. planning for parks and recreation will ensure that investment and resources are best aligned with community need and leverage the highest possible Township . . benefit. (SWOTEnvironmental scan This Master Plan document will provide Council and staff with an important point of reference that will be used in a variety of ways, including: Guiding ongoing budgeting and resource allocation; Informing long-term capital planning and project prioritization; Advancing existing projects and key initiatives; and Providing tools and supports that can be used on an ongoing basis to support programming, community development, and other space animation decisions and actions. 1 RECREATION IS IMPORTANT TO ORO-MEDONTE RESIDENTS Notable findings on the perceived value of parks and recreation from the Resident Questionnaire: 96%say parks and recreation are important to quality of life for all residents in the Township. 94%say parks and recreation are important to their quality of life as residents. 70%say parks and recreation are important to the appeal and attractiveness of Oro-Medonte for future residents. 86% participate in recreation and sport activities to maintain their physical health and exercise. 74%say it's important to access and enjoy nature. 56%say parks and recreation activities are important for their mental health and wellbeing. 55%say parks and recreation activities connect them with their friends and family. �- �- 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... WHY IS NOW THE RIGHT TIME TO DEVELOP A NEW PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN? Major municipal investments in parks and recreation Like most communities with a historically rural facilities and services are made for long-term benefits; context, the Township has an aging inventory of as previously noted,the Master Plan is expected to distil recreation and community infrastructure. Some priorities and guide planning and decision making for of these facilities, such as community halls, are these investments over the next 10 years. challenged with accessibility and functional limitations that limit use for modern recreation Developing a new Master Plan is timely given the evolving programming and in-demand activities. Strategies and dynamic nature of parks and recreation in the are required to guide development, renewal or region, changes in behaviour patterns and preferences retirement of legacy facilities and infrastructure as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and growth considerations.These factors together provide a current Adjacent municipalities and the Simcoe-Muskoka and future planning context that presents the following YMCA provide and operate major recreation challenges and opportunities for Oro-Medonte: facilities in the region that are used by residents of Oro-Medonte. Opportunities for collaboration The Townships population is growing, with a and partnerships with these major operators number of specifically identified growth nodes presents unique opportunities for the Township (Craighurst, Horseshoe Valley, Sugarbush, and residents of Oro-Medonte. Warminster and Moonstone). Both existing and new residents in these areas will have expectations The Township's asset base of parkland is significant for accessible parks and recreational opportunities. and of higher quantity than many comparators and benchmarks. However,action is needed to optimize Demographics are shifting and will continue to parkland supply to ensure it is functional,sustainable, change over the next decade and beyond.Societal and well positioned to meet future needs. Doing so population aging and the inflow of more families with is likely to require a mix of acquisition,enhancement, children will impact parks and recreation needs. and disposition strategies. Volunteering has declined and the pandemic The abundance of outdoor recreation areas has tested the resolve of community volunteers throughout the Township are enjoyed by a growing involved in the delivery of recreational sport number of resident and visitors(both day and programs and those individuals who assist with overnight visitors). The Master Plan must recognize the operation of community facilities. Many the diversity of possible outdoor pursuits and the organizations will require support throughout their site management and coordination challenges that recovery process. go along with increased use. 90 3 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 1.2. SCOPE AND PLANNING PROCESS The Master Plan's area of focus and primary scope is the Township of Oro-Medonte, the boundaries KEY INSIGHTS ON RECREATION PARTICIPATION of which are identified in the map on the following FROM THE RESIDENT page. Asa predominately rural municipality with no single major employment or residential node, and 29% of Household Resident Survey established settlement areas distributed across 587 indicatedrespondents square kilometers of the Township, the Master Plan _ nd parks participation take place outside the acknowledges that residents use recreation and parks facilities, programs, and services in neighbouring municipalities. The Master Plan considers these indicated that they travel . Orillia and regional implications. indicated that they travel . Barrie for structured recreation activities lessons, and team .. R I s r 1 m yfq�r _ s i F f f k. r.{flip 7. k ` 3 M y s 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... ORO-MEDONTE LAND USE AND BOUNDARIES Township of Oro-Medonte Official Plan Land Use Schedule A + 4 e Bas Lek. = A z h Z c` oh W kid'. sn W a a LEGEND j Rural Agricultural e ® Residential vti - - Rural Settlement Area - Rural Residential C? Restricted Rural ® Industrial �� o - Commercial Shoreline Recreational o`A0 ® Major Open Space t " L1E53 Environmental Protection One L. Environmental Protection Two a a me Oro Moraine Core/Corridor Area ® Oro Moraine Enhancement Area a Mineral Aggregate Resources-Licenced 0 Mineral Aggregate Resources-Potential s Airport 1 ® Mt.St.Louis Moonstone �0��ff Ofr3�� 0 Hawkestone Expansion Area , s Lake Hawkestone Residential Area -- Simcoe O Edgar Centre Special Policy Area Special Purpose Community Area O Eighth Line Special Policy Area \, Open Waste Disposal Area y C) Closed Waste Disposal Site \� ' Office Consolidation o0 0 1000 loco aaoom Oro Moraine Boundary L Oro Moraine Planning Area "°' ° d—.0 2o2o s<s� Source:Township of Oro-Medonte Officiol Plan(2022) 5 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... MASTER PLAN INPUTS The Master Plan was developed in three phases as illustrated by the following graphic. Phases 1 and 2 of the project involved extensive research &analysis and public &stakeholder engagement aimed at exploring the current state of parks and recreation in Oro-Medonte.The development of the Master Plan (phase 3)translated this information in future strategic direction to guide service delivery and investment over the next 10+years. Research & Analysis Mast.e r Plan r1 Public & Stakeholder Engagement An analysis of which recreation and Stakeholders(including user sport activities have been growing groups,community organizations, or declining and how the business members of Council,and of delivering public recreation committees)were engaged through services is changing. c �" small group discussion sessions and a web based survey. Aqualitative c comparison of the „, Township's provision ran:nn Master Plan A statistically of parkland and Master Plan representative,coded recreational facilities survey was conducted with regional and in the winter of 2021 comparable to reach residents municipalities. and learn about household interests and future needs Facility ' ® related to recreation Park and parks.The results Each park and W" W" influenced the Plan's facility was visited recommendations. and evaluated a considering Foundations 013 community needs, usage,condition, Guiding local,regional, amenities,function, provincial,and national strategies and tans were A survey was made and location.This g p The engagement process provided available to youth in information was reviewed to understand residents with opportunities to provide Oro-Medonte to used to evaluate the inter-disciplinary,relevant site specific feedback.These opportunities gather their feedback priority of future connections that the Parks included an online crowdsourcing map and perspectives on investment needs. and Recreation Master Plan should align with. (residents could virtually"pin"suggestions recreation program on a specific park,trail or facility)and and facility needs. on-site sounding boards set-up at high traffic locations. 6 ll .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi pfMUNITY INPUT IN1(oilTHE MASTER PLAN • Public Survey(912 responses) • Youth Survey(11 responses) • Community Group Survey (23 organizations / interests participated) • Online Crowdsourcing (90 "pins" provided by the public) • Sounding Boards (29 comments were provided on the Sounding Boards) t i. w �.� �e.�\ii�• cf yj 'j_Fyn !� � .. � , ',� ? "`�c'l,•as .!FA ). * � .fir , } A � 1 .3 f. v_ N 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 1.3. TOWNSHIP PROFILE Population characteristics strongly influence demand High median household income and proportion for parks and recreation services and infrastructure. of households earning over$100K compared to Using Statistics Canada data, prepared by Environics Ontario as whole is evidence of greater discretionary Analytics and supplied by ESRI, Oro-Medonte's income to spend on recreation, sport, and fitness population and socio-economic characteristics indicate pursuits. Quality over value for money or overall the following: cost is a key factor related to leisure consumption. The population as a whole has achieved a Count of households earning under$60K is comparably high level of educational attainment considerably lower compared to the province. - 26% have a bachelor's degree or higher and 32% Seasonal population is estimated at 2,560 persons have a college diploma. in 2021 based on the Townships Ward Boundary The age structure is older compared to Ontario Review Background Study.The seasonal population as a whole, which may stimulate demand for places increased demand on parks and outdoor age-friendly programs and service delivery as the infrastructure provided during the summer period. population continues to age. Based on recent growth projections prepared for the The 20-40 year-old population is lower compared Township by Watson&Associates Economics Ltd., a to the province as a whole- a typically active projected population increase of approximately 4,480 population that generates demand for dynamic persons to a total of 30,470 persons by 2031 is mainly types of public parks and recreation services. concentrated in Horseshoe Valley(50%of total)and Craighurst(30%of total).The Township and County • A relatively low average household size of 2.7 Official Plans have long anticipated population growth to reflects the characteristics of an aging population - occur in these communities,with the remaining net new the vast majority of whom own their home(94%). population spread across the Township. COMMUNITYTOTAL2021 • POPULATION POPULATION POPULATION GROWTH Horseshoe Valley 2,020 4,430 2,421 Craighurst 350 1,720 1,370 Sugarbush 1,410 1,530 120 Hawkestone 750 1,030 280 Shanty Bay 1,100 1,170 70 Moonstone 990 1,030 40 Remaining Settlements/Rural Area 19,370 19,560 190 Township 25,990 30,470 4,480 *Population includes permanent and seasonal population and Census undercount of approximately 3.0916. Source: Watson &Associates Economists Ltd., 2021. Hemson Consulting Ltd. also prepared a growth forecast for Oro-Medonte as part of Simcoe County's Municipal Comprehensive Review process. While the forecasted 2031 total population projection is lower(24,060 total population) compared to Watson and Associations Economist Ltd.'s projection (30,470 total population), the County's forecast includes a comparison of the population age structure in 2021 and 2051 for Oro-Medonte-as the current population ages and shifts, the projection estimates a considerably larger population of persons 80 years and older and an expansion of the middle-aged population by 2051. 8 23,236 47.4 2.7 8,438 94% 2,560 Total Median Average Total Owner Seasonal Population Age Household Households Occupied Population Size EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AGE PYRAMID College Dilploma k 32% Female We HS Diploma or M25% Equivalent 2% 85 1% Bachelor 19% 2% 80-84 2% 4% 75-79 4% Trade Cert Diploma . 9% 6% 70-74 6% Above Bachelor ■ 7% 7% 65-69 7% No Degree ff 6% 9% 60-64 8% Below Bachelor ' 2% 10% 55-59 9% 8% 50-54 8% HOUSEHOLD INCOME 7% 45-49 7% 19% 6% 40-44 6% 6% 35-39 6% 14% 12% 5% 30-34 5% 11% 11% 10% 10% 10% 5% 25-29 � 5% 6% 24 6% 2% 6% 6% ■ 5% 6% QS QS ) ��� ) o00 �o, 11?,, Flo, 2� L l�, 5% 5% 00 4% 4% oo' goo° 10 �•1 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 1.4., ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN & KEY CONSIDERATIONS The following SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats)table summarizes key insights from the research and engagement.These findings provided a basis for the strategic direction provided in subsequent sections of this Master Plan. (FACTORSSTRENGTHS .O• OR MAY IMPLEMENTING THE MASTER PLAN) CREATE CHALLENGES FOR THE MASTER PLAN) The Township has made reinvestments in many Low population density and the number of major indoor facilities (e.g., the arena) and outdoor established settlement areas is a significant service facilities (e.g., playground equipment and sport delivery challenge. There is often insufficient courts), minimizing the burden of future lifecycle demand in any one part of the Township to provide replacement costs. sustainable services,facilities,or programs. The Township has formal policies and practices Service level adjustments weigh almost entirely in place governing access to facilities, user fees, on the residential tax base -a 1% property tax etc. that demonstrate efforts to provide fair and increase raises about$200,000 in tax revenue. reasonable access to facilities. There are relatively few facilities or parks that are Market surveys and segmentation of residents accessible for persons with a disability. suggest continued strong demand for outdoor Popular water-based outdoor facilities such as recreation pursuits and protection of natural splash pads are not feasible due to on-site only areas, parks, and other spaces that support water production and septic field requirements. activities such as hiking, boating, mountain biking, The Township discontinued direct recreation hunting, camping, and skiing. Publicly accessible programming in 2020, therefore limiting its natural areas and open spaces are abundant in available resources (staff and contracted personnel) Oro-Medonte- 8% is green, providing spaces and to address trending and emerging programming opportunities for outdoor recreation pursuits. needs and gaps for which a community The arena is optimally used. Allocation practices organization provider does not exist. appear to satisfy the needs of ice sport organizations. Limited historical regional / inter-municipal Projected population growth will generate planning or coordination of investment in major additional demand for recreation facilities, recreation facilities despite significant Oro-Medonte programs, and services. resident use of facilities in Barrie and Orillia. Based on relatively high median household income, There is an oversupply of parkland resulting from residents have a greater ability to pay for recreation the historical practices of accepting parkland vs and leisure products and services but will expect cash-in-lieu. value and quality. Limited waterfront land to support public access Due to continued aging population, there will be points and parking. strong, long-term demand for healthy aging and wellness programming. The Township has a number of strong partnerships and collaborations in existence that help provide quality, efficient, and sustainable recreation (and related) opportunities for residents. 10 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... • . • • •S THAT CREATE THREATS(FACTORS THAT SHOULD OPPORTUNITIES Individual recreation activities have experienced Uncoordinated use and limited management significant increases in participation, particularly of outdoor recreation areas/spaces leads to during the pandemic. Oro-Medonte's natural environmental degradation in these areas. assets can be further leveraged for outdoor Adjacent municipalities limit or restrict the access to recreation pursuits. Oro-Medonte residents to their recreation facilities Managers of public lands used for outdoor due to capacity constraints. recreation activities are keen to plan and Expectations for high levels of service at the coordinate activities and future investments with settlement area/local level will challenge the the Township. feasibility of community or Township wide service Continued, modest, population growth will levels. generate population-based demand for recreation Lack of staff resources and capacity limits the and parks facilities and services - particularly in the ability to be"first to market"with new programs middle part of the Township that is accessible to and activities. residents from the north and south of Township. The decline of volunteer capacity may threaten Disposition of surplus parkland offers a funding the sustainability of community provided facilities, strategy for reinvestment in parkland development programs, and events. and renewal and investment in new recreation Aging condition of infrastructure, especially halls. facilities. While capital investment has occurred over the The Guthrie parkland parcel along Highway 11 is years, a number of halls are at risk for no longer somewhat central to the majority of the resident being viable or functional for public use in the short population and well suited to support local and or mid-term. regional recreational needs. Possibilities for partnership in facility development and coordination with private operators and school boards. Opportunities for expanded partnerships with other regional jurisdictions and organizations to facilitate better trail experiences and access. Demands for year-round access to waterfront areas for recreation and leisure. Source:focebook.com/0roMedonte 11 y. fzh inns, D' r ommunity Servi... C - f 3 �'��Y�av� .4}{ + \ yR fir• .+t' STRATEGIC FOUNDATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS F - . 291e THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING I A STRATEGIC APPROACH AND li '- - ' servicedeliver FOUNDATIONS Vision • parks - • It is important for publicly provided parks and recreation services to recreation • • be anchored in strong foundations that provide a rationale for ongoing Medonte. investment and articulate the overall aims, methods and approaches Service Delivery _ used for service delivery. Like practically all jurisdictions, the Township will also need to balance optimizing the delivery of parks and recreation opportunities with financial resource realities.The foundations provided in this section are intended to balance these considerations - maximizing public benefit while achieving efficiency and considering resource realities. 12 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 2.2. THREE POTENTIAL APPROACHES TO SERVICE DELIVERY The following graphic outlines three overarching approaches that can be used to deliver parks and recreation.The Township will utilize all three of these approaches based on several factors and considerations and, over time,the approach used for specific types and recreation opportunities may evolve as circumstances change.Wherever possible,the Township's preferred approach should be Indirect Delivery as this approach maximizes the use of available resources and provides a host of community development benefits. However, in some instances the Township may need to play a more hands on and"direct"role in providing parks and recreation. It is also important to note that the resources required to support Indirect Delivery have increased.The Township has re-engaged in a more active community development and will need to continue supporting groups building back from the pandemic and those impacted by continued changes in volunteer capacity. Level of Investment Required ($) Indirect Mix of Indirect & Direct Delivery Direct Delivery Delivery AP x � Source:facebook.com/0roMedonte 90 13 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... HOW DOES THE CONTINUUM OF APPROACHES APPLY TO PROGRAMMING AND ACTIVITIES? SERVICE DELIVERY WHAT DOES THIS APPROACH • TOWNSHIP USE APPROACHAPPROACH? The parks and recreation program / When a community organization activity is provided by a community exists (or can be created) that can organization.The Township's role is to provide the activity at a quality level support the activity by providing access and ensure inclusive access. Indirect Delivery to subsidized facility time, supporting In situations where a partnership promotions and marketing, grants, can be struck with other local capacity building support(e.g.facilitating governments and/or the private training opportunities for volunteers, sector. creating connections and knowledge sharing between organizations, etc.). The parks and recreation program / When community groups and private activity is provided partially by the providers are able to meet some but community organization and partially by not all validated program /activity the Township. needs (thus requiring the Township For example, the Township may directly to fill a gap using direct delivery Mix of Indirect and offer certain types of fitness and wellness methods). Direct Delivery programming using staff or contractors, When groups exist that can run but also facilitate/support community programming but require Township groups or private sector provision of some operated space or other supports. other programs(e.g. rent out space at subsidized rates,promote the programs using the Township website, etc.). The parks and recreation program / When a community organization activity is provided directly by Township does not exist(and can't realistically staff or contractors. be created) to fill the parks and Direct Delivery recreation need. When the Township can offer the program /activity type in a higher quality or more inclusive manner. 14 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 2.3• SERVICE DELIVERY AT THE LOCAL, COMMUNITY, TOWNSHIP AND REGIONAL LEVELS The Township will need to make service delivery and investment decisions at the local, community,Township-wide, and regional levels.The following table outlines a recommended approach for aligning investment with these four geographic service areas. WHY DOES THE OPTIMALAPPROACH TOWNSHIPSERVICE LEVELS THESE SERVICES? PROGRAMSAND PROVIDING ACTIVITIES To ensure a basic level Direct operation of parks and of active and healthy other public outdoor spaces. Local living opportunities are Indirect Delivery Basic support for community halls geographically accessible when need and sustainability can to all residents. be sufficiently demonstrated. To provide an area / node Direct operation of parks and within the Township with other public spaces, unless a opportunities that are unique partnership opportunity beyond the basic level exists. of service(Local) but not Direct operation of key indoor Community necessarily targeted to a Mix of Indirect and Direct p y Delivery infrastructure, unless the benefits Township-wide catchment, of a partnership arrangement and/or, to capitalize on outweigh Township operation. unique opportunities that exist within a community area/node. To ensure residents have Direct operation of parks and access to programs, other public outdoor spaces. Township-wide activities and facilities that Mix of Indirect and Direct Direct operation of key indoor are aligned with trends Delivery infrastructure, unless the benefits and identified Township- of a partnership arrangement wide needs. outweigh Township operation. To ensure residents have Consideration of regional access to a broader array partnership when sufficient Regional of parks and recreation Indirect Delivery Township benefit can be opportunities. demonstrated. 90 15 WHAT IS A VISION STATEMENT? AVision statement reflects an aspirational goal for the state of the Department and/or the services it provides. The Vision following statement has been developed based on key values identified through the community consultation and in alignment with other key Township's strategic plans. x' A- .14 ; � ' 1 � 1 ` - e Active Living and Skill Development What does this mean? How can we measure it? Parks and recreation opportunities supported by the (key performance indicators) Township will advance individual development and support Health and wellness outcomes and metrics. lifelong wellness by teaching fundamental physical literacy skills and fostering social skill development. Ongoing engagement with residents. • Ongoing assessment and inventory of the program mix(e.g. ensuring that a diversity of programs and activities are available). Optimized Infrastructure What does this mean? How can we measure it? The Township will make the best possible use of existing (key performance indicators) infrastructure and develop new facilities at the right time in Ongoing engagement that validates that resident lockstep with population growth,trends,and cost-benefit satisfaction with services and infrastructure is high. analysis. Doing so will ensure investment in recreation and Use of available tools like the Facility Condition Index parks infrastructure is both optimal and sustainable. (FCI)to measure remaining facility lifespan (e.g. facilities are adequately re-invested in to sustain service life). • Facility utilization (e.g.facilities are utilized to a level that supports ongoing public investment). Community Driven Service Delivery What does this mean? How can we measure it? Resources are focused on meeting identified community (key performance indicators) needs and investing in programming and facilities that Ongoing program and activity reviews validate that benefit the most residents.The Township will support the direct delivery of program and activities by the community based providers that can deliver these Township only occurs to meet gaps that community opportunities and directly provide services when an organizations cannot fulfill. alternate provider does not exist. Community engagement shows a strong connection between residents and the organizations that deliver the programming and activities they value. • Township decision making on delivery approaches is logical and data driven (see tools provided in Section 9 that can inform these decisions). Partnership Oriented What does this mean? How can we measure it? The Township recognizes the important role that regional (key performance indicators) municipalities,the private sector, not for profit groups,and Ongoing assessment of partnership agreements the school system play in delivering services. Partnerships (where applicable). should be pursued wherever possible and explored as potential funding sources for future investment. An ongoing environmental scan of service offerings does not flag an abundance of duplication; rather a complementary provision of opportunities. Outdoor Inspired What does this mean? How can we measure it? The Township leverages its abundant outdoor amenities to (key performance indicators) provide accessible and inclusive recreational opportunities Community engagement validates that residents feel during all four seasons of the year. connected to outdoor amenities,are aware of opportunities that exist,and identify minimal barriers to use. • The Township has successful and creative partnerships and collaborations that leverage these assets. Connected Outdoor Assets What does this mean? How can we measure it? Parks,trails and outdoor spaces in the Township are (key performance indicators) physically connected and accessible. Doing so encourages Successful completion of projects that increase safe and appealing active transportation where appropriate connectivity,enhance active transportation and reduces barriers to use and cross-use. opportunities,and address identified gaps. • Regular(e.g. every 3-5 year)"current state" assessment of trails, pathways,and parks. Vibrant Culture and Opportunities What does this mean? How can we measure it? The Township recognizes that arts,culture and creative (key performance indicators) pursuits are an important part of the recreation and leisure The Township increases the overall supply of public mix in the Township. Furthermore,these opportunities arts installations. contribute to economic development,place making and Ongoing reviews/audits of the programming and community development. activity mix reveal a sufficient supply of introductory level arts and culture programming. • The Township has strengthened partnerships with local and regional arts and culture organizations. • A sufficient supply of sccessible spaces and programs exist for all residents. [KIRM c , affi 6dow BIG MOVES INCLUDED IN THIS SECTION: Recommended "Big Moves" emanating from the Master Plan. Summary of �- - •. - recommended facility provision levels. SUMMARY OF THE `BIG MOVES' Indoor Activity&Wellness Multi-Sports Complex at Guthrie Inspired Community Parks and Play Spaces Optimized Parkland Supply An Outdoor Sports Trail Hub Direct Involvement Where It Matters the Most 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 3e2e INDOOR ACTIVITY & WELLNESS The community engagement validates that Oro- being open to partnerships with other entities, Medonte residents place a high value on physical including private sector sport and recreation operators health and frequent exercise. Fitness facility provision in the area, could offer further potential to meet in Oro-Medonte is limited. While abundant supply community needs for both large span (gymnasium exists in neighbouring municipalities, many residents type) space and fitness. face proximity and transportation barriers to accessing these facilities.As such, there is a demonstrated Community halls have been important spaces for need for a dedicated fitness facility and associated recreation and social gathering more many years. programming to serve Oro-Medonte. The Township recognizes the value and attachment of these facilities while also needing to ensure The Township should provide or support the provision future investment in these facilities is rationalized by of fitness and wellness classes in the new Township community need, trends, and other considerations (e.g. gymnasium at Horseshoe Valley and provide a physical accessibility, provincial regulations, shifts in dedicated space for cardio and strength training given settlement, etc.).The Master Plan provides direction the absence of a commercial operator in the market. on how the Township should determine whether to re- This facility should be co-located with other recreation invest, sustain through a partnership/ and sport facilities and be operated to provide low-cost lease, or decommission a hall.As an overarching services to the public and visitors. recommendation, the Master Plan also suggests a gradual shift to community centres that can serve The Township should plan to provide a second a broader area within the Township and provide a community-owned gymnasium within 5-7 years, level of service that is better aligned with modern ideally in partnership with the School Board during the recreational and leisure needs. implementation of new school projects.Additionally, _ I t S 20 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 3.3. MULTI-SPORT COMPLEX AT GUTHRIE The Township-owned Guthrie lands offer a relatively To provide this amenity,the Township should consider a central and accessible location for concentrating Public Private Partnership(P3).This model would benefit development of a major multi-component indoor and local residents by addressing identified gaps while also outdoor sport facility.The Master Plan offers guidance leveraging regional opportunities and demand. for phasing the provision of new outdoor facilities IDENTIFIED TOWNSHIP POTENTIAL FACILITY in response to short term outdoor facility Township needs and the long-term lifecycle replacement of the FACILITY � PROVISION existing arena. Focussed investment in modern sport RECOMMENDEDGUTHRIE FROM REGIONAL USERS • ' WOULD facilities at a single location is cost-efficient and offers children,youth and adults a safe and quality space to 1 outdoor full-size Artificial turf field learn, play and compete. artificial turf field (including potentially (short-term). a covered surface). Based on local resident interest for indoor multi-sport 1 outdoor full-size space, anticipated regional demand, and the site's natural turf field accessibility to regional users,there is a strong case for (long-term). providing an indoor artificial turf facility at the Complex. Dedicated pickleball courts. Up to 4 adult ball diamonds for youth and adult recreational and competitive play (net addition of+2 diamonds). w ' o S- 90 21 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 14. INSPIRED COMMUNITY PARKS AND PLAY SPACES Future development of community-serving parks that The Village Recreation concept was applied to Shanty are designed to provide a mix of creative, diverse and Bay Park, retaining the existing multi-use court, adding accessible outdoor recreation is a critical direction for a designated parking area along Shanty Bay Road, the Township.The engagement undertaken for the and incorporating the fire hall structure into a new Master Plan clearly re-iterates that residents place a community hub and plaza. Child,youth, and family high value on parks and want access to quality and play elements have been added as well as event space, dynamic spaces close to where they live. Opportunities new amenities, and passive features.The current exist for the Township to develop spaces that better baseball function is anticipated to be moved to Lions align with trends in outdoor recreation and provide a Sports Fields at Guthrie, with additional premium ball broader range of play. facilities anticipated in the future. The Master Plan offers two different community The Master Plan places emphasis on the renewal park vision concepts-"Village Recreation"and of existing community parks and the provision of "Outdoor Leisure". These vision concepts explore new ones where there are identified parkland gaps recreation ideas derived from the cultural and or where future development will occur. Smaller natural characteristics of the Township.A full range neighborhood serving parks remain important to of activities are incorporated, from passive leisure Oro-Medonte, though these will be provided and to nature-based activities to active facility based maintained at a lower service level. recreation.The concepts additionally provide a flexible tool in approaching park design and renewal, where Replacement, renewal and provision of new play elements from both may be applied to suit the site and equipment and spaces at neighbourhood and community needs. community parks should contemplate provision of a more diverse range of play environments and The vision concepts were applied to two sample equipment for children,youth and adults in Oro- locations to showcase how they could be realized and Medonte. Connecting people with nature through play, the synergistic relationships that could exist between and offering challenge, are powerful yet simple play the various amenities and features.The application of space design principles that should be considered for the Outdoor Leisure concept to an expanded Ramey playground renewal or development projects. Memorial Park incorporated several new amenities and elements that would ideally function within an assumed newly acquired wooded area. Car access and parking has been moved away from the local street to Line 8 and the existing multi-use court retained but with improved features. Nature-based activities predominate in this concept with woodland- based pump track and leash-free zone, child and youth play zones with natural materials, and trails throughout with potential connections to Line 7 communities and county forests. 22 OTHER KEY CONSIDERATIONS Future projects (new parks builds and renewals)that integrate these concept visions should also seek to achieve the following key 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi experiential opportunities. Provide multi-age play opportunities for children,youth, and adults to play in the same space together. ' '' : Bouldering mounds and walls, pump tracks,and parkour challenges appeal to many age segments and encourage families to play together. • Incorporate the use of natural materials and products over manufactured ones. - Reflect the importance of the site or place by means of theming - . the design of the space and providing site interpretation (e.g. �� --_;:�#. significant cultural / historical facts about the site or area, ecological features, etc.). • Challenge users by offering a progressive range of experiences, particularly for younger and older children,that build fundamental movement skills and confidence while mitigating safety risks. Align with accessibility guidelines and leading practices to ensure all residents can benefit from playground experiences. IL G; OUTDOO , LEISURE W I""II""I ►� a o Toboggan0 15\ Muld-use courts Natural play/Parkour 6 4b.�G( Universal access : • D..play Inclusive play Access 1. — Outdoor class- Publil VILLAGE \!-T- 1 • D 0 � � //llllll\ Road cycling garden mobile technology acc_ Community garden MID • 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... FACILITY FIT STUDY: SHANTY BAY *Note: This facility fit image is for demonstration purposes only. FACILITY FIT STUDY SHANTY BAY PARK O0 25 50 100 m \ ♦1 � 1 1 ♦ Y EXISTIN(r' I ,k \ EXISTING I WELL ♦\/ VEGETATION \-,PROTECTION 1 .S ♦-X�A �X 1 J / ♦ 1 4. / C �LL P T" i; I G • , � D ♦ OTTLE FILLER 1 IILL � 1� 1 O � .L. EOI WIFI 1 o D I� 1< O .y PASSIVE PLAY& 1 N r SEATING AREA 1 A C D ID I D l ' OPEN TURF O �C 1 1 In O C PA�K SE CO ND AR�PA�H - / �, 1 :m C 1 SHADEATIN&N - ' CHALLENGE &SEATING .1l 1 SKATE/ 1 1 4>` PUMPTRACK 1 ' INCLUSIVE PARK I 1 ' PLAY ENTRY 1 1 PARK MAIN PATH PARKING LOT - RIDGE ROAD WEST GATHERING SPACE PEDESTRIAN LIGHT/WIFI/EO COMMUNITY GARDEN "I' , "*�w r.. SKATE/PUMP TRACK MULTI-USE COURT FAMILY CHALLENGE sl 24 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... FACILITY FIT STUDY: MOONSTONE PARK Note: This facility fit image is for demonstration purposes only and conditional on land acquisition. - AGNES STREET FACILITY FIT STUDY MOONSTONE PARK N I i O 0 25 50 100 m I I % - - — - - — - - — - - — - - — - - — - - — - - —NATURALIZED WAY-FINDIN •'/, PARKOUR 0 1 MULTI-USE ,1 G m COURT/ICE RINK EXISTING 1 OPENTURF ; WELL, a IPROTECIrON } _ A FrRA/C + WAY-FINDING CO ....: - OFFIL 'SH Z DOG RUN N/AY-FINOING `- �,• // S ;�OODLAII) GYMI SE TNC � � IN �f5ING� ....S'� . OUTDOOR' ••• •• e�, CLASS .... ... •k;'°' c �• ALL TREES RETAI ° r MULTI-USE TRAIL NATURAL PLAY OUTDOOR CLASS `, \ h.y_.. T � T e t 1 PUMP TRACK WAYFINDING OFF LEASH DOG RUN 90 25 • I . - — • • •— . • 9 Key Insights from the Resident Survey The Household Resident Survey found 41% of respondents believed that more playgrounds should be developed and 26% indicated that existing playgrounds should be enhanced. 62% of respondents indicated that they visit playgrounds at least a few times a year, and 35% indicated that visit playgrounds on a weekly or daily basis. Obstacle Fitness Course 71 Y� r - - -'-�- - fAlr p Nature Based Play Structure 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 3.5 OPTIMIZED PARKLAND SUPPLY Oro-Medonte's parkland footprint covers 212 Ha. (including the Oro-Medonte Rail Trail), or 10 Ha. per 1,000 population. Some of this supply is not where it is needed to accommodate future growth requirements or to satisfy address existing supply gaps. The Master Plan recommends focusing resources on areas that are, or are projected to be, deficient in parkland.Additionally,the Master Plan provides policy guidance on potential disposition of low value parkland as well as the acquisition of parkland (and cash-in-lieu)through the development process. r; i1 h Parkland in o community 4 A Tommy Thompson Pork Entrance Povillion-Toronto, Ontario 27 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... OVERVIEW OF CURRENT PARKS BY TYPE AND DISTRIBUTION [•j Study Area OO Forest Parking Area Trail System Waferbody --- Ganaraska Trail Provincial Park --- Oro-Medonfe Rail Trail Alpine Ski Wetland I Forest Tract I —Forest Access Road p Nordic Ski Significant Woodland Area of Nafural and Scientific Interest (ANSI) B Additional Recreation/Tourism Sites Highway Future Parkland Road Publicly Accessible I Trails IL Restricted Access I Trails it Valey �� 19 Moonstonie II j I Fair Valley ' I 12 Warminster 'Martinville , I 93 ,, ' ,H6rs'eshoe Craighurst ,+f Valley Coulson JanatF j 22 Prices —Comer i �--• —Sugarbush Lone Bass Lake �•� • • � • j I I Bass Lake Fergus I PP Mdrf n Fa_rm _ F - Hill I L • �%- __ Estate � _ Rugby ------q �r-Dalston 11 - Edgar i Forest Home I' East Oro I i I I I r Crown; Hill/ 11 Gilch�isf Guthrie Hawkestone % ti'arthew Bay / Oro-Station f Lake Simcoe r•�Simcoeside -20.- ..� Oro Beach Shanty "�10�ro Le'a Beach Bay 28 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 3e6e AN OUTDOOR SPORTS TRAIL HUB Trail based sports and activities are widely enjoyed by residents and are increasingly recognized as an OPPORTUNITIES TO ANIMATE ' ' important day and overnight visitor attractions. THE TOWNSHIP The Tourism Gap Analysis Report further reflects the importance of trails and future opportunity sset in _ Township that to leverage trails to attract non-local visitation residents. . • ages anre a significant d interests can _ • y year and increase duration of stays and spending for round. Opportunities exist for -• trail related activities. As a bold acknowledgement of • cancreatesense of place , • foster the anticipated long-term popularity of trail-based connections between recreation, , • the arts. sports and activities and associated economic and tourism benefits, the Master Plan guides the � ' strategy ' � ' " ' align Township to facilitate the protection of the relevant outdoor sports ' recreational (actively used) Simcoe County Forest Lands forith economy ' visitorattractionefforts. recreational trail use and the creation of an ' interpretsomething ' historical Outdoor Sports Trail Hub. Two potential locations importance, allowor ' ' " ' or be have been identified for this recommended hub destination It be " " or permanent with further analysis and partnership discussions and be ' as people tasked with making it. required to finalize the best location.These Establishedtrails, such as - ' -Medonte Rail Trail efforts, combined with development of a formal andthe Ganaraska Trail areprime ' provide management plan, will strengthen the stewardship public on '"' cyclingroutes of this important recreational area for long-term installationsbe place on adjacentpublic or private enjoyment and benefit. property. Publicon ' ' be integrated with Township's • partners and their respectiveongoing initiatives. 29 tZcID om `ta 8 , i Katie ♦� ..� Potential Trail Hub Options Forest Tract Ilk y � � Martin°Farm aE - * OeR oe ov 2 V a t A 2 .6 QNd-Barrie Rd VV 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... a lop 45 vc +� �- �,'' i • ` a<. v, � '�` .ray �'" a C A` s --:•:t; : . i f Photo Credit:Andrea Homlin Photography 31 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 17., DIRECT INVOLVEMENT WHERE IT MATTERS THE MOST The Master Plan suggests that the Township re-engage The partnership between the Township and the as a direct provider of some recreation programming. Simcoe County District School Board to create a new These efforts should be focused on filling identified community centre(and shared spaces) adjacent to activity gaps that could include providing programs Horseshoe Valley Memorial Park will offer new and for which a community organization does not exist exciting possibilities for recreation programming. (or have sufficient capacity), providing opportunities Through future planning and ongoing assessment and for under-serviced populations, and helping meet adjustment, the Township will need to ensure that it programming needs for new or emerging activities. optimizes the use of this space to provide a wide range The Master Plan provides direction and tools that can of opportunities that are accessible to a wide range of help guide decision making on when the Township ages and interests. should directly provide programming. WO 01 .ems 32 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 3.8. SUMMARY OF FACILITY REQUIREMENTS The following table summarizes the targeted facility provision requirements for the next 10 years. These targets will be achieved through a combination of the"Big Moves"identified in this section as well as the forthcoming Actions Plan in Sections 4-9. RECOMMENDED CURRENT SERVICE LEVEL SERVICE LEVEL FACILITY TYPE (FACILITY: POPULATION) (FACILITY: FACILITIES REQUIRED POPULATION) BY 2031 INDOOR FACILITIES h Arenas 1:23,017 1:20,000 - Township Gymnasiums 1:23,017 1:15,000 +1 Fitness Facilities 0 1:15,000 +1 Community Halls 1:3,288 Based on demand - Population of at least Indoor Aquatics 0 30,000 required before this amenity is viable (trigger to initiate study). Consider providing Indoor/ Outdoor Field Houses 0 Based on demand if a P3 Partnership opportunity is viable. 1% i i s; �- 90 33 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL REQUIREDFACILITY TYPE CURRENT SERVICE LEVEL SERVICE LEVEL FACILITIES POPULATION) (FACILITY: BY 2031 O • OUTDOOR FACILITIES 3 rectangular field sites have been used; however Rectangular Fields these sites have changing 1:10,000 levels of access.There are currently no permanent full-sized fields available. 1:7,672 (lit diamonds)/ Ball Diamonds 1:4,000 1:3,836(total diamonds) Tennis Courts 1:7,672 1:7,000 - Increase service levels and base future investment decisions on data that provides insights into trends, Increase supply as validated through utilization of existing capacity as well as ongoing needs assessment and Pickleball Courts (dedicated) 0 the impacts of the wherever possible new indoor space at Horseshoe Valley as develop pickleball well as other courts courts in increments of 8 courts. recommended to come online(e.g. recommended Guthrie courts). Playgrounds 1:1,771 1:1,500 +4 Multi-Sport Courts 1:2,302 1:2,200 - Outdoor Rinks 1:3,836 Based on demand - Consider increasing Pump Tracks/Skateboard Parks 0 Based on demand supply(additional planning required) Dog Parks 0 Based on demand - 34 tAme Uw �'•'\ ''p p', t low rim L ACTION PLANS FOR INDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES Id INCLUDED IN THIS SECTION: Action Plans for arenas, } gymnasiums, fitness and wellness facilities, � . community halls, indoor a aquatics, and indoor / outdoor multi-sport turf - facilities. 04 dr -� re 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 4olo INDOOR ARENAS KEY FACTS CURRENT SUPPLY CHARACTERISTICS The maps on the following pages reflect key accessibility and proximity characteristics of the arena supply in Oro-Medonte and the broader region. of arena ice located at the • • -• • •Arena Level of Service: 1:23,017 All- Vital Statistics: • sports utilizes the largest proportion • available prime time capacity (70%) followed lY C L. by adult leagues ' 36 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... CATCHMENT AREA OVERVIEW OF THE CURRENT ARENA [•jSfudy Area Arena ` Waterbody Areas that have access to an Arena within 2.5 km (±5 minute drive) r Provincial Park ®Areas that have access to an Arena within 5.0 km (±10 minute drive) Wetland I Forest Tract I Areas that have access to an Arena within 7.5 km (±15 minute drive) Significant Woodland Highway Road — — L —•—•—• 23-.—.- -.—.—., iI Valey I I' I I I I i I. .!—.-. —,ter•_ 19 Moonstonie � II Fair Valley 400 lit Mariinville Warminster 93 I Horseshoe \ Craigh urst Valley I Coulson Jarratt -Q- 22 I Prices —Corner sugo bus Braestone Bass Lake`� L I Bass Lake Fergus I PP i Martin Farm Hill I Ii i Rugby Estate Dalston 11 Edgar l Forest Home i East Oro �. 1 I Oro-Medonte f I Community Arena Crown, and Banquet Hall r. Hill� Gilchrist Guthrie HawkestonewCarthew Bay Oro-Station Lake Simcoe r-•�Simcoeside ���• 20 � „��,�•��. •v•�✓ Oro Beach Shanty Or Lea Beach Bay 37 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... REGIONAL SUPPLY OF INDOOR ARENAS [,J Study Area Multi-Complex Recreation Areas that have access to an —Highway 4 Facility with Arena ®Arena within a 20 km distance 01W, Waterbody Areas that have access to an (±20 minute drive) Arena within a 10 km distance Areas that have access to an (±10 minute drive) Arena within a 30 km distance (±30 minute drive) i� 69 PenAng Arena North Simcoe Spo�rtsand Recrea}ion Cen}re Georgian Bay 'Tay Arena I Coldwater Arena Wasaga �_ _ _ Beach Elmvale Arena r _ _ Arena I III, ( 92 93 IV. �. ( 12 191 � ( 169 r I r i 26 I \Rotary 1 Place Orillia i —no Recrea�}ion,&e' n}re — Ce Brian I I Oner Arena East Baaiell Community) Oro Medon}e 27 Centre Community Z iArena ,� Holt I 11 r��fi Y Allendale Recrreaea Commurii}y Ya, i / Cenhe tion Lake Simcoe 400 89 38 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... WHAT WE FOUND AND HEARD Compared to other similar communities, there is 53%of respondents indicated that they use the a slightly below average provision of ice arenas on Oro-Medonte Arena at least once per year(23% a per capita basis (#of residents per ice sheet). identified regular use). However, there is a strong supply of regional 27%of households identified arenas as a priority arenas that are accessible to residents. 28%of for enhancement and 27%suggested more arenas household survey respondents indicated that they should be developed. use ice arenas in surrounding communities. • The Oro-Medonte Arena remains a valued The Oro-Medonte Community arena is located community hub for residents and user groups. adjacent to Highway 11, allowing for good access The location of the arena makes the facility and to the facility, however there are parts of the site easily accessible for many local and regional community that have better access to other residents. arena facilities located outside of the Township boundary-see the regional arena access map on User groups have a preference for prime time ice the previous page. slots that are appealing and accessible to their participants.The Township's ice allocations policy Utilization has remained relatively stable over the will continue to be an important guiding document last several years, with 84% prime time utilization that helps ensure ice is allocated equitably and in a (41%total utilization) in 2019 prior to the pandemic. transparent manner. With high regional access to facilities in nearby The Oro-Medonte Arena last received significant communities and some evidence of a decline in certain program areas(see below), sufficient capital re-investment in 2014. Like all aging capacity exists within the system to accommodate facilities, investment will continue to be required current and future use. to sustain the facility at a safe and functional level. The overall operations of the arena and the cost of • Youth preferences have been shifting towards providing ice to local community organizations is individual pursuits and unstructured sporting also highly subsidized.The Township will need to activities. Oro- Medonte Minor Hockey has balance ensuring financial accessibility to the arena reported a membership drop of 12-25%over the with financial sustainability. last couple of seasons, but experienced growth prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.The long term Minor hockey boundaries are not aligned with impacts of the pandemic on organized remain municipal boundaries and have an impact on somewhat unknown and will require monitoring. where children and youth participate (e.g. children/ youth in Moonstone are required to play for • Organized hockey and ice skating(casual or Coldwater Minor Hockey).These factors need to organized) are top 10 activities for residents.Youth be taken into account when determining future in the community indicated that hockey was one of regional arena supply. their top 3 activities. 90 39 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... KEY CONSIDERATIONS IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE Ice utilization is strong, but the current supply is Ensure continued data collection, analysis and not regularly stressing available capacity given trends scanning are undertaken so that data exists proximity to ice capacity within the broader region. to adequately inform future strategic planning. The broader region (Township and adjacent Ensure asset management practices sustain the jurisdictions) is well supplied with arena ice. Many existing arena facility and plan for replacement in youth and adult hockey participants regularly use the next 10-15 years. ice in jurisdictions that they do not reside. It is also Approach regional municipalities about developing important to note that minor hockey boundaries a regional Ice Arena Strategy. do not correspond with municipal boundaries. Post-pandemic utilization levels and the impact on regional needs for indoor ice are uncertain. RECOMMENDATIONS: i A. Aim for •. • of 20,000 residents. Based on •. • the Township should beginconsidering the addition of a second sheet of ice when the population exceeds30,000 residents. B. •- mid-termyears) - eYAW to explore potential options and financial impacts of adding existinga second sheet of ice and the best approach for replacing the area when it reaches the end of 1 Strategy should consider regional ice arena provision and may be best conducted in partnership with other regional municipalities. Given the operational efficiencies of • should also explore future, long-term options to build the second sheet of • replace the existing arena at the same location. SERVICE DELIVERY OBJECTIVES The recommendations and implementation guidance provided for this facility type advance the master plan service delivery objective identified below by highlighting the ones that apply. Public Skill 1p Community [III]�"Fonnected r Vibrant and Social Infrastructure Driven Service 1 Outdoor Development 1 Opportunities 40 ll .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi 4.2. GYMNASIUMS KEY FACTS 41 The partnership with the Simcoe County • District School Board � �l�� for the new community a � centre at Horseshoe Valley will significantly add to the supply of gymnasium space available for both daytime and evening ��' , �.�. public use and programming. = ;s Level of Service: 1:23,017 11h Vital Statistics: Data on community use of �` school gymnasiums ��` is limited, but the indicators that do exist suggest that there is minimal availability and/or use. 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... GYMNASIUM DISTRIBUTION ff - . - i [•iStudy Area Settlement Areas Waterbody Future Gymnasium Provincial Park Wetland I Forest Tract I Existing Gym Significant Woodland Highway Road —'— •—•—• 23- — — — —•—'1 it Valey i I 19 Moonstone jI� Elemen.tart.'': T Elemy Fair Valley i 400 12 I Warminster Martinville 93 NewlCommunity Warminster i Horseshoe Centre(Future Elementary Craig urst Valley Gymnasium) School 22 r Coulson Ja!att � i prices �•-+ Sugarbush � �1 Braestone BASS Lake NotreDa�me`" Catholic School ! Ba s Lake W.R.Best Fergus PP M artin Farm Hill I P emorial Estate I M i ublic School Rugby Dal ion Edg'9.ar 11 l Forest Home iEast Oro i East Oro 1 Public I Guthrie School f Crownl Public ) I School Hill/` Gilchrist Guthrie = Hawkestone Carthew Bay j J i ti f. / Oro-Station �• Lake Simcoe S� / Shan Bay r•/Simcoeside �� Public 20 �� _ w....�,, School J ��w �.i• „`�� ^,� r✓ Oro Beach Shanty Oro Lea Beach Bay 42 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... WHAT WE FOUND AND HEARD Through the partnership with the Simcoe County 35% household survey respondents felt that more District School Board for the new community gymnasiums should be developed and 15%of centre space in Horseshoe Valley, the Township will respondents indicated that gymnasiums should be directly operate half of the gymnasium space, with enhanced. Basketball was identified in the youth additional gymnasium space also made available survey as one of the top ten activities that youth for community use through the partnership. The enjoy participating in. Gymnasiums have good Township's investment in this project enabled a potential to be utilized for addressing program area larger gymnasium to be built, therefore enhancing gaps, including the lack of organized sport teams, and expanding access to much needed community leagues and clubs for children and youth. gymnasium space for programming and casual use. Many students are interested in personal fitness Elementary schools are distributed across and individual pursuits.Youth retention in sports is Oro-Medonte. Prior to pandemic disruptions, a challenge. these gymnasium offered some community Some stakeholders noted that school sports in the access and available data suggests that many community are not competitive. Several groups gymnasiums have capacity. However, access to providing activities in the community indicated school gymnasiums is limited by a multitude of that they can't get sufficient access to facilities and factors, including available custodians, competing spaces for programming. and tenured groups, and the size/suitability of the gymnasiums.Additionally, the School Board requires proof of insurance which is a barrier for some smaller and casual user groups. Participation in indoor court sports such as basketball and volleyball has increased, particularly with basketball and the success of Canadian athletes in the NBA and internationally. Indoor pickleball has also significantly grown in popularity and is now commonly played in all seasons in gymnasiums across Canada. AW 12 90 43 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... KEY CONSIDERATIONS Gymnasiums provide a highly flexible, multi-purpose space that can accommodate a variety of uses. While pre-pandemic school gymnasiums were not A. Aim for a service level standard of used to their full capacity during non-school hours; community-owned gymnasium for every available times, accessibility, custodial overtime, 15,000 residents. suggests and insurance requirements likely presented a that the Township should beginexploring barrier for many groups. viabilityof another community The new Horseshoe Valley Community Centre and the shortto • 1 Gymnasium will be commissioned in the short- B. Activate the new Horseshoe Valley term and will need to be animated to maximize the Community • Gymnasium • benefits of this space. ensure space allocation • , • achieves the best mix of structured and IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE / STRATEGY spontaneous (SITE OR TOWNSHIP WIDE LEVELS C. The Township should continue to coordinate Develop an operating plan for the new Community provision and work with schools to maximize Centre and Gymnasium at Horseshoe Valley.The plan community should detail staffing, programming, space allocation D. Considerpartnership priority, and associated operational cost estimates. opportunities if/when sch•• redevelopment Engage in ongoing dialogue with school board or new development occurs. officials. SERVICE DELIVERY OBJECTIVES The recommendations and implementation guidance provided for this facility type advance the master plan service delivery objective identified below by highlighting the ones that apply. V Public Skill Optimized Drivenand Social Infrastructure Oriented Development Delivery 44 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 4.3. FITNESS AND WELLNESS FACILITIES WHAT WE FOUND AND HEARD The broader region is well supplied for fitness facilities; most of Oro- Medonte's residents are within a 20-minute drive to access an existing # The Township does fitness facility in another community. not currently provide Municipal fitness centres tend to function as more than just spaces to be physically active; they also bring diverse groups of people together, • operate dedicated _• _• provide spaces for formal and informal gathering, and help to promote fitness facilities. sense of community across typical dividing lines such as socio- Level economic status, different generations, and resident lifestyle cohorts. f Service: n/a The demographics in Oro-Medonte are predominantly characterized A1*- Vital Statistics: by mature singles and couples, middle-aged families and older families Personal • and empty nesters.Typically,these demographics strongly value the individual pursuits importance of a rural lifestyle thus may favour a public fitness facility over are a growing trend a private fitness studio that younger adults are generally attracted to. among • adults, Almost half of household survey respondents(49%)would like to see an • older adults. indoor fitness facility developed in Oro-Medonte. privateWhile 54%of survey respondents already visit a private or public fitness facility studios have become in a surrounding community weekly. increasingly popular Community halls are not well equipped for advanced or dynamic types communitiesin • of fitness classes, but do provide suitable space for more passive fitness classes and programs (e.g.yoga, Pilates, etc.). Canada,involvement A market study and business case for a fitness centre in the Horseshoe fitness market can Valley Corridor was conducted in 2019 and confirmed market demand help address gaps for a dedicated fitness facility to be provided by the Township. • actually support the private sectorby offering introductory opportunities and • -• •- • pathway to private sector • - • 90 45 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... KEY CONSIDERATIONS IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE Fitness and wellness facilities are in-demand Locate a Township fitness centre at sites that amenities, however the market conditions for this provide other recreation facilities. amenity type are fluid and continually evolving due Investigate partnership opportunities with the to both public and private sector provision. Horseshoe Valley Resort to jointly provide a public/ The new community centre at Horseshoe Valley resort user fitness facility. will provide gymnasium space that can facilitate Continue to monitor fitness trends and market daytime and evening fitness and wellness conditions. programming. Future phases also include the potential for a fitness centre that can support spontaneous/ individualized fitness activity. Fitness facilities can be a driver of facility memberships and revenues. A. for •. • of •. for 111 residents. • • is deficient in the short communityB. Maximize fitness and wellness programming opportunities at the new school- communitydevelopments. BeD. open to partnerships with both public and private sector to meet resident needs for fitness facilities and programming. SERVICE DELIVERY OBJECTIVES The recommendations and implementation guidance provided for this facility type advance the master plan service delivery objective identified below by highlighting the ones that apply. V Public Skill Optimized Drivenand Social Infrastructure Oriented Development Delivery M I 46 KEY FACTS # 7 community halls: Jarratt, Hawkestone, Carley, Eady, Edgar, Rugby Community Hall (not owned by the Township), and Oro- Station (not owned by - the Township) = = Level of Service: 1:3,288 � /Vt Vital Statistics: Five ' of the seven halls are owned by p the Township. Historically, most halls - have been volunteer operated Hall Boards. ,. Changes in volunteerism, activity preferences / qT trends, and population distribution have challenged some halls and required more direct involvement by the Township. While I kt- most halls are generally in acceptable condition, AODA regulations and modern space needs for recreation and community programming present challenges to maximizing use of the halls and their continued viability. ,, . 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... COMMUNITY HALL DISTRIBUTION & PROXIMITY [•iStudy Area Municipal Owned Community Hall W aferbody ■ Non-Municipally Owned Community Hall �Provincial Park T Areas that have access to a Community Hall within 2.5 km (±5 minute drive) Wetland I Forest Tract Significant Woodland M Areas that have access to a Community Hall within 5.0 km (±10 minute drive) Areas that have access to a Community Hall within 7.5 km (±15 minute drive) Highway Road — —•—•—• 23- — — — —•— -I iI Vasey i I' I I I I � I�.r— �� tr•� 19 111 Moonstone Ili I Eady Community l Fair Valleyall C-a Hey I 12 400 C-ommunity �I Hall -� Marhnutlle Warminster 93 Janatt I Horseshoe Nevi School and Community III Craighurst Valley Commu it y Ce ire Hall C✓oulson Jarran prices 22 �-C rn er �•-� Sugarbush Braestone Bass Lake Bass Lake Edgar Fergus I P i Community Martin Farm Hill i Hall Rugby Hpillafe (. Dalston 11 Rugby i Edgar l Forest Home i i Eas Oro �. 1 I I Crown, 11 .r. r Hill/ Gilc-hrisf Guthrie HawkestcHa4wkestone l �Carthew Bay O o Stational ] i Community Hall vro-Stanon Simcoe •�Simcoeside �— r✓ Oro each Shanty Or Lea Beach Bay 44 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... WHAT WE FOUND AND HEARD The majority of residents live within a 15-minute drive Many municipalities have assumed full of a community hall,with a high proportion having responsibility for publicly owed community halls access to multiple halls within a 15 minute drive. due to the complexity of shared management As older structures, all existing community halls with existing volunteer organizations and overall require continuous maintenance and repair. While changes in volunteerism and community group some community halls have made accessibility capacity. accommodations, none meet AODA regulations 21%of survey respondents indicated that they and it is unlikely that such upgrades to meet these use community halls at least once a year and 10% requirements will be viable given the age and pre- of survey respondents residents indicated that existing condition factors. they use community halls one or more times a Based on current Township Policy,volunteer hall month. Community halls and social gathering Boards are responsible for covering the operating spaces are top of mind for survey respondents, expenses of the Halls (through rental &fundraising 31%or respondents agreed that community halls revenue generation)while the Township is are an indoor amenity for enhancement and 22% responsible for insurance, lifecycle repairs, snow of households indicating that they feel that more removal, grass cutting and water septic system community halls should be developed. maintenance. Boards are also responsible for generating 50%of the cost of major capital requirements, but this has been a challenge for all the boards for any recently completed major capital projects. P Most community halls have consistent weekly and — monthly users with Carley and Eady Halls currently ! on a long-term rental to a not-for-profit private _ - school organization. p Halls generally still have capacity to accommodate small-to medium-scale special events or group activities, with the potential to expand communityI A group usage of the Halls for programming. - -^ti^ � v,.�`, Booking the Halls was traditionally the responsibility of the Board; however, the Township has assumed this responsibility to provide ' consistent customer service to users. IV � ,K_ _ While Halls are intended to serve a localized — catchment area, only two Halls in the Township are located directly in settlement areas (Oro-Station and Hawkestone). — r � 1 94 - 49 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... KEY CONSIDERATIONS Community halls in the Township are longstanding and valued by many residents. Amenity functionality and condition of the halls A. The Township should assume full responsibility vary and are generally unsuitable for active for communityoperations • recreation programs and activities. maintenance. Existing halls ;,, • should Some of the halls receive moderate levels of transition to • Community Hall Activation utilization, while others are not well utilized. Low role in situations • - • other to moderate utilization should be expected in factors support • operations. the future as there is limited public demand for B. The Township should utilize the recommended facilities of this nature. Community • • Framework to The Township assuming a greater role and overall determine •• of • responsibility for customer service will improve halls and direct future decision efficiency, effectiveness, and reduce risk. Framework will help the Township determine Many halls struggle with finding sufficient whether a hall • • be sustained • r general volunteers, limiting operational capacity. use, exclusive use, or decommissioned. _ • • • In recent years, many halls have not been able to C. As recommended Strategic meet fundraising goals for capital improvements Plan, the Township • • •rk towards • ng- and other ongoing functions. term approach of developing _ _ •• = consolidated in Moonstone and n meet AODA regulations as well as other accessibility diverse community programming Shanty •• social and functional challenges limit the activities and gathering space __• s. associated revenue generation opportunities for halls. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE Further develop and finalize the suggested Community Hall Decision Making Framework (refine the suggested criteria and associated scoring threshold). For halls that are sustained, support regular condition assessments to ensure safety and up to date data exists that can help prioritize upgrades 4 and enhancements. ram_ 50 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... a- I �.�.all ,y a ,"fa t .� 1 ; AMP i �a 41 ,1 - SERVICE DELIVERY OBJECTIVES The recommendations and implementation guidance provided for this facility type advance the master plan service delivery objective identified below by highlighting the ones that apply. Public Skill Optimized Community Partnership Vibrant Driven and Social Infrastructure Oriented Culture and Development Delivery Opportunities Community Hall Provision Framework COMMUNITY HALL CONTEXT AND THE NEED FOR A POLICY STATEMENTS REALISTIC APPROACH These Statements reflect the Township's long-term Community halls across the Township are interest in the provision of existing community halls. longstanding,valued, but aging assets that will Existing community halls provide public benefit if require significant investment.As previously noted, they are supported by the community and support shifts in recreation, leisure and culture activities and community-driven social and leisure opportunities. preferences, AODA requirements, and modern space and amenity needs have impacted how and how Existing community halls are not designed frequently these facilities are used.The following Policy to accommodate present day demands and Statements, Principles, and Community Hall Provision expectations for most types of active recreation Options and Framework are intended to outline a programming that requires larger span space and transparent and logical approach to future decision support amenities, but can meet passive recreation making and investment related to community halls. and social gathering needs. Existing community halls are not heavily used facilities and there are few practical measures available to increase utilization. The Township will continue to support the provision of existing community halls if there is public benefit in doing so; otherwise, it will consider :medo,e. decommissioning. !. Over time, as existing community halls reach the end of their functional lifespan and require decommissioning(or no longer justify significant investment)Township will work towards developing a consolidated "hub" of indoor multi-purpose f f community centre facilities. Ideally, these facilities will be co-located with other civic infrastructure like slo schools or municipal buildings in order to capitalize . • on operational synergies. P—d Here,�E x F PRINCIPLES FOR OPERATION OF EXISTING COMMUNITY HALL PROVISION OPTIONS COMMUNITY HALLS Three Options and their related criteria, triggers, These Principles will guide the Township's operation of considerations, and responsibilities will guide how existing community halls. decision making about how the Township manages An existing community hall will be maintained community hall uses over time. primarily to support community-driven programs Option 1: General Use:This option retains public and activities for residents and as a civic gathering access to the community hall for public programs, place of public and private gatherings and events. social gatherings and events, and private rentals. Long-term rental contracts are not permitted due The Township will operate and maintain each of the to anticipated conflicts with short-term bookings. five community halls. A community hall "Activation Committee" remains The Township will not directly deliver recreation in place to support community-driven provision of programs in community halls, however the programs, events, and activities. Township will support these programs through Option 2: Exclusive Use: This option recognizes marketing and advertising initiatives to help the continued importance of public ownership of encourage participation. A Hall Activation the facility in support of a long-term rental or tenant Committee must be in place to support agreement that provides public benefits to residents community-driven and delivery of programs, of Oro-Medonte. activities and events that generate a reasonable amount of monthly use. Option 3: Decommission: This option acknowledges that continued operation of the The Township will consider a long-term rental community hall is no longer viable or financially arrangement with a tenant if there is public benefit sustainable. Proceeds from the disposition of to the broader Township in doing so. assets should be applied to a recreation or park The ongoing provision of an existing community development project that aligns with the Parks and hall will be based on the public benefit the facility Recreation Master Plan. provides. Transfer of full operational responsibility or ownership from the Township to a community-based organization • The Township will work with local Hall Activation is not a recommended option. Newly established Committees to develop annual business plans. not-for-profit organizations that may have interest in assuming these responsibilities are unlikely to be financially sustainable without significant and ongoing assistance from the Township. The recommended approach intends to create community champions and advocates that can help support sustainability by encouraging use and identify opportunities for innovative space animation. The following table outlines the decision making considerations and requirements associated with each of the three potential options. OVERVIEW OF COMMUNITY HALL PROVISION OPTIONS OPTION 1: GENERAL USE OPTION 3: (CONTINUED PUBLIC OPTION 2: EXCLUSIVE USE DECOMMISSIONING ACCESS) Sufficient volunteer The Option 1 conditions Neither Option 1 or 2 are interest exists to form a cannot be met, but available or viable. Community Hall Activation a long-term tenant Committee that can arrangement is available champion the facility at for consideration. a local level and support Conditions for ongoing use. The facility does not require significant selecting this The hall is rented at least capital reinvestment option 6 times per month on in the short term(or average. the potential tenant is willing to cost share • The facility does not on needed upgrades/ require significant capital improvements). reinvestment in the short term. Under this option, the hall While public access may Decommissioning would remain available be limited, the tenant reduces the taxpayer Public Benefit for ongoing public access. arrangement is deemed burden and risk for a and Access to provide a public benefit building that is no longer Considerations (e.g. provides space for a deemed viable. needed service, continues to enable some level of rental access, etc.). Bookings and As per the lease Determining the best Township administration. agreement(e.g. future use of the site. Responsibilities capital maintenance p Capital repairs and responsibilities to be maintenance. clearly defined). OVERVIEW OF COMMUNITY HALL PROVISION OPTIONS (CONTINUED) OPTION 1: GENERAL USE OPTION 3: (CONTINUED PUBLIC OPTION 2: EXCLUSIVE USE DECOMMISSIONING ACCESS) Adherence to the terms of • N/A N/A reference developed for each Committee. Work with the Township to develop an annual Community business plan. Hall Activation Committee Support, organize or deliver community-based programs, events, and activities. Champion use of the hall locally. N/A Ongoing upkeep and N/A capital maintenance responsibilities as per the Tenant lease agreement. Responsibilities Adherence to any public access requirements identified in the lease agreement. 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 4o5o INDOOR AQUATICS WHAT WE FOUND AND HEARD Few municipalities with dispersed, rural populations provide an indoor aquatics facility because of the high per capita capital and operating _ costs. Indoor aquatics provision typically relies upon neighbouring Township does • municipalities; some rural municipalities have formal partnerships to provide in•• • • secure access for their residents at local user and program fees. facilities; residents rely Water education and safety programs for children and youth was the on • indoor most popular programming need indicated on the household survey, aquatic facilities. with 33% of respondents indicating that they feel it should be a priority The Closest indoor for program investment in the area. aquatics facilities are in Recreational Swimming was indicated as one of the most popular Barrie, Wasaga Beach, recreation activities on the youth survey and was in the top 5 for Orillia, and indoor recreation activities on the household survey. residents _ Residents identified aquatic facilities as their top amenity for travel t��' � � development(51%). • • • • use a There is a public beach at Bayview Memorial Park and Horseshoe communities • Valley Resort operates an outdoor swimming pond and indoor pool pool or aquatic facility for resort guests. Resident memberships are available that provide a annually • '• travel degree of public access to an aquatics facility. to utilize weekly. Level of Service: n/a Al� Vital Statistics: n/a qPL • 56 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... KEY CONSIDERATIONS IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE There is a strong level of demand for aquatics, Arrange for adjacent municipalities to collect and however the economics associated with pool provide annual statistics on the number of Oro- development and operations are significant and Medonte residents that participated in aquatics often prohibitive for communities under 30,000 programming. Collected over time, this data residents. will inform future efforts to assess options for Aquatics facilities are provided by other urban supporting or providing indoor aquatics. municipalities in the region; while utilization data isn't comprehensively available from these facilities, the engagement findings and anecdotal evidence suggest that Township residents use these facilities. y� A. Undertake an Aquatics • _ .._ Study when the Township's population is approaching 30,000 residents. B. Consider a financial contribution to d rriea municipalities in the region that offer indoorf-i aquatics (City of Orillia, City of Barrie and potentially the Midland ' • ensure � Township residents continueto have accessy to these facilities at the local •- - This financial contribution could be an agreed to lump sum amount or based on levels of Township resident SERVICE DELIVERY OBJECTIVES The recommendations and implementation guidance provided for this facility type advance the master plan service delivery objective identified below by highlighting the ones that apply. V Public Skill Optimized Orientedand Social Infrastructure Development 57 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 4.6• INDOOR 1 OUTDOOR MULTI-SPORT TURF FACILITIES WHAT WE FOUND AND HEARD KEY FACTS The provision of sports fields in the Township is limited.The existing field at Warminster is not a high quality field and the Burls Creek Event # The Township does Ground site does not have long-term viability for public access. not provide indoor or Soccer is one of the most popular sports in Canada and participation in the sport has increased over the past decade, particularly with the outdoor success Canada's men's and female's team on the world stage. The affordability of soccer is likely to contribute to continued participation. Nearby artificial Indoor turf supports a high volume of simultaneous activity and a outdoor turf is broad range of sports including soccer, field lacrosse, football, rugby, ilable in Orillia and indoor golf practice and instruction, and ball sports (training only). Barrie,. but • An indoor multi-sport facility was indicated as a priority by 49%of survey municipally operated respondents as a facility that should be developed. Outdoor sports facilities that fields for sports such as soccer,football, or rugby,were indicated as an operate indoor artificial• • outdoor facility priority by over one-quarter of respondents. Sportsturf. The Dome in Barrie is operated by private company on • leased by nearingCity (this agreement is completion , at this of preparation). There were approximately 760 childrenplayed soccerOro-Medontein 2021. U Level 01 of Vital Statistics: n/a 58 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... KEY CONSIDERATIONS There's evidence of resident interest and support for an indoor multi-sport facility based on the findings from the resident survey. The limited regional supply of indoor turf will drive high Assess the viability and opportunities for a multi-sport facility as part of the utilization to'first-to-market'facility providers. recommended Guthrie site development Multi-sport indoor facilities, such as covered turf (more guidance providedsubsequent fields or permanent structures, are trending as they facilitate a variety of activities and support year-round field sports activities. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE The Guthrie site is an ideal location for providing this facility, given the high level of access it offers Facility characteristics for a multi-sport facility residents and regional users. Indoor and outdoor should be investigated and confirmed in a artificial turf was a key component of the planned feasibility study as there are many possible sports complex at Guthrie. configurations and approaches. A seasonal air- • There are several models to provide this type of supported dome installed over an entire or portion amenity, including public-private partnerships. of an artificial turf field is a cost-effective option for serious consideration. This type of facility typically services a regional Consider coordinating an inter-municipal approach catchment of competitive and recreational field to future planning for provision of indoor multi- sport participants. Existing soccer organizations do not offer competitive programs/teams currently. sport turf facilities to minimize the potential of over-investment. Existing field sport organizations in Oro-Medonte will require a period of transition to shift existing Consider issuing a Request for Expressions of programs that use natural turf at multiple locations Interest from qualified indoor/outdoor artificial turf operators to assess interest in a public private to artificial turf at a single, central location. partnership for the provision of an indoor artificial Developing a high quality turf facility would create turf multi-sport facility at the Guthrie site. a hub for field user groups and other activities. Clear space allocations and priority guidelines will need to be created to determine how space is booked and distributed to ensure equitable access. SERVICE DELIVERY OBJECTIVES The recommendations and implementation guidance provided for this facility type advance the master plan service delivery objective identified below by highlighting the ones that apply. b OptimizedPublic Skill Drivenand Social Infrastructure Oriented Development Delivery 90 59 � •. t i � / r _ v jr f J� ACTION PLANS FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES INCLUDED IN THIS SECTION: Action Plans for outdoor recreation facilities and amenities, including a Multi-Sport Complex at Guthrie, sports fields - ° (rectangular fields and ball diamonds, multi-purpose and purposed court spaces, playgrounds, and outdoor rinks). I IN f h y 7 'SL x f 7 - 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 5.1. A MULTI-SPORT COMPLEX AT GUTHRIE A multi-sport complex at Guthrie is a preferred needs of Oro-Medonte residents, including the strategy for providing outdoor recreation facilities, following recommended facility provisions identified in including rectangular fields, ball diamonds, and later sections of the Master Plan, which are highlighted pickleball courts along with major indoor facilities below for Guthrie: such indoor ice and indoor artificial turf. While facility specific considerations and recommendations TOWNSHIPIDENTIFIED POTENTIAL are provided in this Section of the Master Plan, the FACILITY NEEDS PROVISION co-location of several outdoor and indoor facilities RECOMMENDED • ' THAT WOULD requires more detailed guidance provided below. GUTHRIE FROM REGIONAL USERS 2 full size rectangular Indoor artificial turf The 38 Ha. Guthrie site is owned by the Township fields(or equivalent) of Oro-Medonte and was previously marked for Dedicated pickleball future development as a major sport complex for the court facility Township. The catchment area of the site draws from Up to 4 adult ball majority of the population in Oro-Medonte and the diamonds site's highway access makes it within a reasonable drivetime from residents in Orillia and Barrie. The site characteristics support a development programme that responds to the long-term facility and serviceRECOMMENDATIONS: A. Undertake a Market Assessment and Sit Development Stu• to: Validate • and regional •- • indoor>> Determine the optimal configuration of . outdoorIt w�4 Identify land develop considerations and • >> Establish a strategy for facility development • a long-termoperating model. 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE Trigger:The development of the site as a Sport Synergy: Land development costs must be Complex should be led by immediate efforts to constrained by creating synergies between facilities consolidate the provision of 2 full size rectangular and shared amenities. A single, high-capacity fields(or equivalent standard configurations). These parking area should be provided to accommodate fields will satisfy future population and player-based all site uses versus multiple parking areas. The demand over the next 7-10 years, with room for internal road network must be kept minimal. Major additional field provision over the longer term. structures and facilities should be close together to Opportunity:There is evidence of local and regional benefit from communal services and shorter utility demand for indoor artificial turf,the provision runs, including the long-term replacement of the of which would allow field sport organizations to existing arena. offer recreation programs and user development Public-Private Partnership:There is likely to activities during the winter period. The Guthrie site be strong interest through a formal Request is optimally located for providing indoor artificial for Expressions of Interest from experienced turf but doing so will have several implications for commercial indoor field house operators to provision of natural turf fields at the same location partner with the Township to provide an indoor (i.e., an outdoor/indoor artificial turf field under an artificial turf facility. This option should be given air supported structure would provide an outdoor consideration. It is unlikely that a non-for-profit artificial field for late spring and summer use that sport organization has the financial capacity or would reduce need for natural turf fields at the experience to participate similarly. same site. A recommended Market Assessment and Timing:The opportunity to provide an indoor turf Site Development Study should be undertaken to option is a'first to market'one. Efforts should be determine the optimal field provision model for the taken with regional municipalities to coordinate Guthrie Site. future investment plans for indoor artificial turf to Intensity of Use: Provision of a single outdoor minimize the possibility of oversupplying the market. only artificial turf field may satisfy the demand Expansion:Retaining an indoor arena at the Guthrie from two natural turf fields and may reduce overall site over the long term is cost-effective for the capital development cost of fields provision and Township due to synergies and amenity sharing. provide a unique playing experience for field users. While significant investment was put into the existing Financial Sustainability: Provision and operation arena within the past 10 years,the facility will of indoor artificial turf should be, at minimum, cost need to be replaced at some point and future site neutral to the Township. development should identify options for doing so. Site Development Costs: Site preparation While a second arena is unlikely to be required for and development costs at the Guthrie site will some time,site planning should ensure that a second represent a significant proportion of the overall sheet can be added to create a twin arena facility in capital cost of facility development. the long-term(ensure that site massing accounts for replacement of the existing arena with the option of adding a second sheet if needed). Surplus:There should be considerable surplus land available for alternative uses after spaces for field and future facility expansion are considered. Proceeds from the sale of surplus lands could offset development costs. Complementary alternative land uses should be mutually beneficial. 62 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... FACILITY FIT STUDY AND �,...• PHASING CONSIDERATIONS The recommended outdoor and indoor facilities and site amenities were included in a test-fit study of phased development of the Guthrie parkland (see Figures A and B on the following pages).The objectives for this test-fit included: Shift development to the west side, expanding east " as required (in the test-fit, Hwy 11 runs east-west). Place primary facilities(artificial turf field/dome and new arena) adjacent to Line 4. Maintain the two existing baseball fields until new arena development, followed by consolidation of ball diamonds on the site(to create 4). _ Develop the new arena in a new location, to permit continuity of operations from old to new arenas."` Develop a walkable, functional, optimized and integrated layout. Minimize encroachment of existing woodlots. The test-fit did not attempt to spread facilities out and use all the available area in the Guthrie parkland but showed that the anticipated long-term facilities can fit within the western half of the Guthrie parkland, an area of approximately 15 Ha. Figure A(see following f .. pages) site development while the existing arena Ilk remains operational, with Figure B (see following pages) reflecting a longer term site build-out with the existing arena replaced. y '� The development will be phased, with new soccer, p' baseball, pickleball, and other amenities, occupying the area north of the current baseball fields towards the w stream buffer.These new facilities will have their own entrance and parking, which may be connected to the current parking and entrance with a temporary road if desired. Future arena and parking will be developed in the current baseball field area and maintain the existing entrance. Baseball facilities will be completed ` . as a full pinwheel arrangement of four fields in the remaining area of the west half of the Guthrie parkland. Future road connection is possible to the east side of the Guthrie parkland if desired. 90 63 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... FIGURE A : INTERIM FACILITY FIT STUDY GUTHRIE PARK _ � _ � _ _ •ram _ _.���! •. s' , '• - • • • \ 4 RENATURALIZATION / • \ A. •••• CREEK • � \ • 0 • • MP Z • •• PARKING •TRAIL W FIELD Z '• • J ' ' r— T,ROAD •000,•••• IA�rM ,�W' COURT ' _ :'• • • • ?_ AREA ' ADDITIONAL • ••' ' DIAMOND • ... 4� c s� 1 III • I RTIFICIAL TUR • FIELD PICKLEBALL ♦ __ ••' �p E COURTS �� • 000,00 00 • TEMPORARY ROAD -" • ' IF REQUIRED HWY 11._- " INTERIM--C-0,NDITION FACILITY FIT STUDY N GUTHRIE PARK 0 50 100 200 100 m O 64 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... FIGURE B : ULTIMATE FACILITY FIT STUDY- GUTHRIE PARK • • • ••♦♦• CREEK RENATURALIZATION •• • - - ♦ - - 00 O 1• • I • Z 1• j DIAMONDS •♦ oTRAIL LLI • FIELD YS•° • Z1• • • r -PERMANENT,ROAD ••• ■ •••• • 1 COURT • • 000 AREA • RTIFICIAL TURF ♦• FIELD ••1 >ROAD EXTENSION,D E AMENITY • IF REQUIRED ♦••� - 1 ■.r ICOMMUNITY 1 CENTRE PARKING OPERATIONS _d -- HWY 11 ,ULTIMATE�CONDITION FACILITY FIT STUDY N GUTHRIE PARK 50 100 200 100 m O 90 65 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 5.2. RECTANGULAR FIELDS *See Appendix A for field specifications and demand analysis. WHAT WE FOUND AND HEARD Oro-Medonte Minor Soccer(with Township support) leases fields from Burl's Creek.These fields alternate between recreation fields and event parking and should be considered temporary in nature. An alternative currently use twSoccer • • location for accommodating the soccer program is required. • fieldnatural turf Soccer programming is also provided by the Warminster Soccer Club on fields with a poor condition that are also not suitable to support • • long-term programming. Event Park (privately With a lack of permanent and dedicated fields, the Township's relative • • and Richelieu supply of rectangular fields is lower than comparable municipalities. informalPark (three The average provision among comparable communities is 3,028. juni• • • The Township does not require permit fees for the use of soccer fields; location at Ramey utilization data about the number of hours used is therefore not Memorialavailable. provides one • Oro-Medonte Minor Soccer and the Warminster Soccer Club provide a rectangular - • that is 'festival style'weeknight recreation soccer program for 8-10 weeks in the not -• for late spring. Players range from U6- U12. organized play. 29%of survey responding households believe that more sports fields should be developed and 23% agree that the existing fields should There are • soccer be enhanced. 30% of youth surveyed would like to see more outdoor associations • • sport opportunities. 29% household survey respondents indicated • • that they visited a soccer field in Oro-Medonte at least once a year. Soccer • •1 Previous planning for sports fields has been undertaken and suggested participants) an• including two new fields as part of the Guthrie site development. Oro-Medonte Minor SoccerAssociation , 11 participants) both clubsplay on Wednesday • schoolElementary fieldsgenerally not - • for community 14; Level of 1:7,012 Al*- Vital Statistics: n/a Emily Park 66 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... KEY CONSIDERATIONS Current organized play consists of a high-volume, CAPACITY IMPACTS BYADDING FIELD SUPPLY short spring-time duration, entry-level player ANNUAL development program. NUMBER • VERAGE TOTAL An alternative for the Burl's Creek site will bePOTENTIAL /CAPACITY required in the near term. FIELDS • • There is a healthy regional supply of rectangular 2 400 800 fields in Barrie and Orillia -each of which also 4 400 1600 provides at least one artificial turf field. 6 400 2400 Each soccer organization in the Township 8 400 3200 concentrates delivery of the program to one weeknight each week. While it may be convenient and customer friendly for parents and volunteers, DEMAND ANALYSIS fields and local/community parkland are not designed to accommodate such a high intensity of Estimated number of participants 700 infrequent use. Number of participants per team 12 Players who'age-out'or seek competitive-play assumption options must seek-out alternative organizations in Estimated number of teams based on 58 adjacent municipalities. participant per team assumption There's no adult recreational or competitive Weeks in a season 8 rectangular field sport options in Oro-Medonte as Field times per week 1 there is no field sized for play at this level. Hours required per week Two soccer organizations serving a relatively Total seasonal hours required per team 16 small total population is not optimal for player development. Opportunities for efficiency would The above assumptions indicated that likely exist if organized soccer was consolidated approximately 560 hours of field time are required into a single entity. to meet local need presently(accounting for a +20% Unknown future demand for other field sports weather contingency). However, the provision such as field lacrosse, rugby or ultimate frisbee. of premium quality fields also provides the opportunity to attract field sport participants from The following tables provide a high level analysis of a broader catchment areas and grow participation sport field supply and demand. The table immediately locally by offering enhanced experiences. below reflects the impacts of adding sport fields to the inventory based on each field facilitating up to Hours required per team divided by 50%to 467 400 hours of annual use (an industry benchmark; account for 2 teams per field use over this amount can impact field quality and Accounting for weather(20%weather 560 longevity). As per the Demand Analysis tables, allocation added to the previous figure) available participation data suggests that adding 2 full sized fields should be sufficient to meet local needs for at least the next 10 years. 90 67 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... Mill IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE Provision of new rectangular fields at the Guthrie site is a community investment in the long- A. Provide one artificial turf or two full size term development of field sport players and natural turf fields (or equivalent)to achieve participants. Because the fields will be primarily of Service Level of 1 full sized field for every used for soccer in the near-term; it is crucial for 10,000 residents. the two existing soccer organizations to embrace a shared, long-term vision of one Oro-Medonte B. Concentrate provision of "• "• based soccer development program that offers rectangular fields at the Guthrie site as part programs for different levels of skill development. of an overall development program. The long-term total cost of providing a single Decommission maintained open space/ artificial turf versus two natural turf field should fields Richelieu upon provision of be considered. An artificial turf field may offer 2-3 _ •s at times the playtime compared to a natural turf field, C. Support - • improvements • ongoing favouring a smaller, more compact site required maintenance of - •s at existing schools and for facility development-with no requirement for consider providing su••• • enhance - • irrigation. schoolbuilds at any future D. Implement user fees for newly provided rectangular fields. SERVICE DELIVERY OBJECTIVES The recommendations and implementation guidance provided for this facility type advance the master plan service delivery objective identified below by highlighting the ones that apply. OptimizedPublic Skill Drivenand Social Infrastructure Oriented Development Delivery 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 5.3. BALL DIAMONDS WHAT WE FOUND AND HEARD KEY FACTS Oro-Medonte provides fewer ball diamonds than comparable communities. # Class • diamonds at Vasey (lit) an• Ball diamonds range in condition from good to fair, Lions Sport Fields (2, both of which are with notable deficiencies at some gaps related to lit). Class B diamonds at Vasey, Danny infield conditions, fencing, and lighting. McHugh Ball diamonds are booked 42% of prime time (approx. 400 hours a season). 70% of bookings youthThere are three were rentals and adult leagues, 28%were minor organizations in th_ • • • sport bookings and the last 2% of time booked Minor Ball Association, _y Minor was for maintenance. These bookings include both • the • • program based and tournaments. • ompetitive The younger teams utilize the school Prior to the pandemic, there were three men's leagues in in the Township: Men's Slowpitch,Vasey diamonds addition • •' Men's League, and the Warminster Men's League. owned diamonds. Vasey Minor Ball Adult participation in ball had been trending • • ' • •/ •/ • upwards regionally, provincially and nationally prior participants prior to the COVID-19 to the COVID-19 pandemic. pandemic. The participation stats • There is a demand for mixed slo-pitch locally, from Oro-Minor Ball Associationregionally, and nationally that reflect the social and not provided, h• " • family motivation for participation in the sport. indicates - - has four • - • Outdoor sport field trends (including rectangular groups - • with approximately ' teams fields and ball diamonds) reflect a preference for • • Wolves recruits fromclusters or'hub'sites where multiple fields are in minorball associationsto form three proximity to one another. Outdoor amenities, such teams of players •_ team. as baseball diamonds, benefit greatly from being co-located with indoor facilities that can provide Level of Service: 1:7,672 (lit diamonds) amenities such as washrooms. 1:3,836 (all diamonds) 28%of household survey respondents would All- Vital Statistics: like to see existing ball diamonds enhanced and • •' diamonds 17% indicated that they would like to see more •'• 1% for - • developed. 15%of residents indicated that they adult - - visit ball diamonds one or more times a month made • of •r sport bookings (2:' and an additional 15% indicated they visit one • scheduledmaintenanceor more time annually. Some household survey substantiallywere • _ hours booked respondents indicated that they travel to Orillia or at unlit fields in both 2018 & 2019 (prior Barrie to participate in baseball or slow pitch. 20% of household survey respondents indicated that a • •' • disruptions). barrier to their participation in recreation and active living opportunities in Oro-Medonte was there are better or more appealing opportunities elsewhere. 90 69 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... WHAT WE FOUND AND HEARD STANDARD BALL DIAMOND (CONTINUED) User groups expressed concerns about field conditions and maintenance standards that hinder FIELD CHARACTERISTI participation and utilization. CLASSIFICATIONS: CS Stakeholder groups indicated that there is some Class A diamonds Lit, fenced, competlitive need for an allocation policy for ball fields. 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Provide Class A diamonds to better accommodate current and future demand to achieve a Service Level of 1:4,207. This suggests an additional 2 Class A Diamonds should be provided, ideally to create a • ' .• • •. 4-diamond cluster at Guthrie. B. Maintain existing supply of Class B diamonds at neighbourhood and community parks if these diamonds are permitted for weekly seasonal use. Consider removing Class B diamonds if demand can be accommodated on Class A ' • • "' ' • ': diamonds,or if they are not used for organized, - - -• . . . . . .. . . . . weekly play to make space available for emerging outdoor recreation activities that the space may be suitable for. _ • _ C. Formally remove the unmaintained diamonds _ _ _ _ • _ _ at Craighurst from the inventory. D. Decomission the ball diamond at Shanty Bay • . . . .- . •. -. and replace the level of provision through . . - development of the new Guthrie diamonds. E. Develop a Ball Diamond Allocation Policy to ensure different groups of users have access to the hours of diamond time required. The policy should ensure that minor programs have access to quality fields to provide a'field of dreams'experience that nurtures a lifelong commitment to participation. r All Public Skill Optimized Community Outdoor Connected and Social Infrastructure Driven Service Inspired Outdoor Assets Development Delivery 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 5.4. TENNIS COURTS WHAT WE FOUND AND HEARD The tennis courts at Horseshoe Valley Memorial Park are popular and form part of a multi-dimensional outdoor site with a playground, multi- # There are two formal sport courts, and a walking trail. tennis courts located The Township in partnership with the Oro-Medonte Tennis Club(OMTC) at Valley maintains high-quality courts at Horseshoe Valley Memorial Park. Both • • _ the Township and the OMTC schedule and facilitate access to the courts. MemorialBasic The Township charges a fee per household and allows drop-in access. community/ The OMTC offers a variety of membership options and coordinate access courts • located during established times. at Barrillia Park (not The OMTC have indicated increasing levels of demand for the Horseshoe currently useable) and Valley courts and expressed that capacity could be increased by adding Ravines Park. lighting. _ Tennis remains a popular outdoor activity given recent success • • ' • of Canadian tennis players internationally and the broad age and not-for-profit, • • demographic appeal of the sport. In general demand remains stable Medonte Tennis Club for the amenity. • While many municipalities have provided dual court lines for both to the two courts tennis and pickleball on the same court, this approach is not optimal. at Horseshoe Dedicated tennis and pickleball courts are preferred where there is MemorialBoth strong demand /participation to support both. the Township and 10% of households indicated tennis as a top outdoor activity.A quarter - OMTC provide of households indicated visiting a tennis court at least once per year. access to the courts 16% of respondents feel that courts should be enhanced and 23% via membership fees. indicated that they would like to see more developed. courtsTennis The tennis court located at Barrillia Park is at the end of its functional currently dedicated use lifespan and has functional limitations due to its smaller size. for only. A standalone court exists at the Ravines of Medonte Park that supports casual and drop-in use. Level of 41� Vital Statistics: n/a 72 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... KEY CONSIDERATIONS The current provision of tennis courts appears to be meeting community needs. The court at Barrillia Park was originally installed by MaintainA. provision • • tennis the Barrillia Park Ratepayers and was used for tennis courts • achievelevelof 111 but the court is at end of life and its replacement is residents. not feasible due to site constraints. The park is not B. Remove the existing tennis court at Barrillia optimal for tennis court reinvestment. rk and engage with the community to Further exploration and monitoring of the Ravines explore. - options f• (e.g. of Medonte court is required. disposition, divestment and use of • for other nearby communitypark projects, IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE Consider adding court lighting to extend the w , playing time for tennis court users and work with ' the Tennis Club to fundraise or explore other options to cover these additional costs. SERVICE DELIVERY OBJECTIVES The recommendations and implementation guidance provided for this facility type advance the master plan service delivery objective identified below by highlighting the ones that apply. V Public Skill Optimized Community Partnership Outdoor d Social Driven Infrastructure Oriented Inspired Development Delivery 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 5.5. PICKLEBALL COURTS WHAT WE FOUND AND HEARD In Oro-Medonte, the Horseshoe Valley Pickleball Club has reported over 50 players, while the Shanty Bay Pickleball Club reported around # There are 15 players. The Horseshoe Valley Club typically uses 2 hours daily • dedicated _ • _• during the playing season. • - •. courts There is ample parking at Horseshoe Valley Memorial Park where the • • _ •• however, multi-use courts are used for pickleball. The Shanty Bay Park courts are multi-usethe sport also available but there is no dedicated parking available. courts • • Few dedicated and purpose built pickleball courts are provided in the MemorialValley Simcoe Region. • Shanty Bay Park Pickleball, while often thought of as an activity for older adults is linedare for pickleball. now introduced in school curriculums. The sport is seeing growth courtsThere are 4 in younger age groups due to its adaptability and ease of learning. painted • play at both Pickelball additionally enables participants from other courts sports to locations. transition to an activity that can be easily played well into older adult years. Pickleballquickly Community engagement and ongoing requests to the Township becoming one of the indicate that there is a desire to add pickleball lines on most outdoor most popular outdoor multi-sport court surfaces. recreationA strong volunteer and organizing community for the sport is developing Northin Oro-Medonte. Keen interest in seeing more tournaments held and are • pickleball interest in utilizing indoor spaces for the winter months. clubsOro-Medonte that - reported KEY CONSIDERATIONS around 65 membersFuture demand for outdoor pickleball courts, including dedicated collectively. courts with fencing and lighting should be anticipated based on trends and the growth in player participation in Oro-Medonte. Level of Service: n/a Based on current interest and trends, future demand for indoor court Al� Vital Statistics: n/a space suitable for pickleball should be anticipated. Noise concerns can exist with pickleball and appropriate set-backs from residential areas, other activity nodes, and mitigation strategies need to be considered when planning for dedicated pickleball infrastructure. Opportunities to host tournaments if a hub facility with suitable support amenities was available. 74 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi IMPLEMENTATION 1 ► RECOMMENDATIONS: Avoid developing dedicated pickleball courts courtless than 4 courts. Ideally, dedicated pickleball • • have a minimum of • to A. Provide a dedicated Township-wide outdoor enable range levels simultaneously and provide opportunities for small to medium pickleball court facility in the near term at the Guthrie site. sized tournament hosting. - • concerns B. Support delivery of an indoor pickleballwith pickle.,pickleball, courtsshould also be -. in program in the new community gymnasiu locations .. abut directly onto residences Operate and maintain a dedicated pickleballhave proper n• " abatement measures in place. court facility in a manner comparable to the membership-based tennis court model. D. Monitor pickleball participation levels and future needs and establish a defined level of service in 5-7 years once trends are better known. Use this service level to develop a strategy for additional pickleball ' infrastructure. E. As new gymnasiums and outdoor multi-use � � sport courts are planned and developed in � ',, the future, consider adding pickleball lines to � = �� �� maximize the ability of this infrastructure to support pickleball growth. Horseshoe Volley Memoriol•. Multi-Sport SERVICE DELIVERY OBJECTIVES The recommendations and implementation guidance provided for this facility type advance the master plan service delivery objective identified . i Public Skill Community Optimized Partnership Outdoor and Social Infrastructure Driven Service Oriented Inspired Development Delivery 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 5.6. PLAYGROUNDS WHAT WE FOUND AND HEARD Oro-Medonte currently maintains a lower-than-average provision of municipal playgrounds in comparison to the other municipalities # There are 13 examined. To • owned playgrounds in The Township's play equipment includes a mix of newer and older installations. Lifecycle replacement for play infrastructure is not across the community:• _•• _ located specifically provisioned for in the Township's asset management plan. Playgrounds are and will continue to be fundamental sites for outdoor Bayview•• ••• recreation and play for children, youth, and potentially even adults Memorial depending on the play equipment installed. Trends within playground Dannydesign include integrating natural play structures, designing Memorialplaygrounds to be universally accessible, and offering seasonal El • • Park, programming on a drop-in basis delivered by contracted summer staff. Hawkestone Community There is an interest in expanding the types of equipment and the Hall Park, Horseshoe ages those play structures appeal to. By creating and maintaining MemorialValley playground spaces that include a range of equipment, better support Price Park, •_ amenities(e.g., warming huts, washrooms) and capitalizing on Ramey adjacencies with other community spaces(e.g., indoor facilities, skating Park, Sweetwater Park, areas), play structures are becoming increasingly multi-purpose and multi-seasonal. Destination amenities, like permanent obstacle • Vasey Communitycourses and parkour parks are becoming more common installations • other in municipal playgrounds/parks. playgrounds can be 30%of households identified regular use of playgrounds in the found at schoolTownship. A relatively large proportion of residents would like to see playgrounds enhanced (26%) and new playgrounds developed (41%). Level of Overall, playgrounds were the most popular amenity that youth would like to see enhanced or developed in their community. A& Vital Statistics: n/a Stakeholders had some ideas about opportunities to enhance school playgrounds through partnerships in the community. Members of the community indicated that playgrounds were an amenity that they would like to see more of at neighbourhood level. 89 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... KEY CONSIDERATIONS There is good distribution of play structures across the Township. The majority of the Township's play structure A. Targetprovision _ of playground • equipment is relatively new and includes every 1,500 residents (generally • equipment from young and older children. Equipment is highly uniform; similar equipment is B. Over the next 10 years, work towards provided at most playgrounds. While equipment providing , "destination" playgrounds is typically provided for neighbourhood use, the Township.These playgrounds • • parents with young children often travel to nearby offer a higher levelof dynamic • • • neighbourhoods for a different experience. •_ distributed geographically across Nature-based, forest-based play-equipment is Township in communityparks. increasingly provided by municipalities to offer C. Incorporate • • equipment replacement different challenges and play experiences for costs _ • • • _ capital children. budget Asset Management Plan. There's a relatively high level of weekly use of playground by residents compared to other IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE outdoor recreation facilities. All playgrounds should be accessible under Develop a play equipment replace program that AODA regulations; only one structure at Bayview commits to seeking public engagement in the play Memorial Park is accessible. space renewal process. Some aging playgrounds receive relatively low Diversify provision of playground equipment levels of use and serve smaller catchment areas. during lifecycle replacement. One such example is the playground structure at Provision of a future park to be developed at the EL Crawford Park.The Township will need to focus Guthrie site should be considered. renewals on playgrounds that provide the highest All new playground installation should be level of benefit to the most possible residents. developed to accessibility and barrier free guidelines and best practices. SERVICE DELIVERY OBJECTIVES The recommendations and implementation guidance provided for this facility type advance the master plan service delivery objective identified below by highlighting the ones that apply. V Public Skill Optimized Community Partnership Outdoor d Social DrivenInfrastructure D . � � 1 . 1 1 IT 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... PLAYGROUND DISTRIBUTION [•jSfudyArea School Location Waferbody Play Sfrucfure Provincial Park 800 m Walking Distance from a Play Structure (±10 minutes) Wetland I Forest Tract 1200 m Walking Distance from a Play Structure (±15 minutes) Significant Woodland 1600 m Walking Distance from a Play Structure (±20 minutes) Highway Road Vasey Community Park II Vasey I Moonstone Elemental — i 19 Moonsto� y r•-• r —II jRame j' y Memorial P�k I——r I -- Fair Valley i 400 112 Warminster Warml inster /s Martinville Elementary In School Danny McHugh 93 Memorial Park Horseshoe j Crai hurst Valle g L iy Coulson Jarratt Price Park 00 Hoirshoe Valley 22 i...� Prices Railside , Memorial or Sweetwater \rner Neighbourhood Park Starfall Park Park S�u�gar�b.ush' � Horshoe walley Br stone Bass Lake Park(hods Notre Darne � i &Apline) Catholic-'` School e W.R.Best Fergus ( PP Memorial Martin Farm Hill r �{rP.uub lic School Estate I Rugby s. Dal lion �� Edgar it Forest Home iEast Oro East O ohic .` I School J i Guthrie Public Crown, School Hill` Iy AP ACarfhew Bay Gilchrist Guthrie Hawkestone El CralwforI Hawkstone Ha -ny•1 Park Park Commur Hall Oro-Statibn and Parkland Arbourwood '�"Shanty BayLake Simcoe Park.. P �-•�Simcoeside ublic 20 Shelswell Schbo6 Park Bayview ro r Memorial `�,� ��✓/'-� O each Park Shanty Oro Lea Beach Bay 78 Natural and Challenging Play The playground landscape has seen significant expansion in the types of equipment and structures that are available. Leading this trend are "natural play spaces", which are intended 4 ,, to replicate aspects of natural environment such as forests, rocks, crevices, slopes, and other outdoor elements. Societal concerns over children and youth disconnection with nature is also contributing to a desire to replicate aspects of , natural play in urbanized and Nature Inspired Play Structure residential environments. In some instances, entire playgrounds . : t are constructed using entirely natural play equipment. Natural - a playgrounds are also credited . ' " with having g g significant cognitive benefits to children, forcing them r to manage complexity as they maneuver around the play space whereas traditional playgrounds tend to be more suggestive. Nature Inspired Play Structure There is a growing recognition f ' that encouraging children and , youth to push the boundaries of play can have significant benefits to cognitive and physical lk development. Researchers have ' P - - identified that children should be allowed to experience some level of play risk across the following -- areas: { _ Bouldering Ploy Structure • Play at heights • Play at speed • Play with tools and other implements . • Rough and tumble play • Play amongst natural elements - • Play where children can "disappear" _ Nature Inspired Ploy Structure Natural and adventure .VT: playgrounds are increasingly being designed to provide these types of play experiences. ut ,,• ;�� � � ' .0 j ndreview.com Pork with o variety of Elements including a bouldering rock. al qw- . N I - • • •- . • 1 1 -, • The inclusion of bouldering and climbing features is also increasingly popular. These features can help meet playground needs for older children and provide amenities that balance levels of risk (while falls can of course happen, the nature of bouldering playgrounds is such that the fall is unlikely to � i involve "catching" on another object). Bouldering playgrounds f can be developed as the central theme of a play space or a simple n ' amenity addition within a larger traditional play space. Obstacle course playgrounds Obstocle course ploy structure and parkour parks are emerging as another way for children and adults to channel their inner superhero or encourage some friendly competition in their community park. Another form of risky play these structures r encourage users to push -- boundaries of play and maneuver creatively. Porkour park � •1 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 5.7. MULTI-SPORT COURTS WHAT WE FOUND AND HEARD There is above average provision of sport courts in Oro-Medonte compared to communities of similar sizes. # There are 9 multi- The court inventory is generally in good condition.The court surface at use sport courts in Hawkestone Park requires resurfacing. • •- Medonte. Lit There is good access to outdoor multi-sport courts in park locations courts: across the community but like playgrounds, there are significant Park, Ramey areas of the Township that are outside of walking distance to a sport Memorial court. While this is to be expected given the large land base, areas • • with higher populations of children and youth should be targeted for Valley Memorial Park, future court projects. Ravines of • • Outdoor sport courts can be used for a variety of different activities, Park, Danny McHugh including those that are both spontaneous and unstructured, as well • - Park, as drop-in programming provided such as games or other activities Shelswell Park. organized. Non-lit courts: Shanty A number of sport courts are used as outdoor ice surfaces during the winter months. Bay Park, Barilla Park. 35% of respondents supported developing more outdoor paved court Level of Service: spaces, and 20%would support enhancing the existing supply. 11% of respondents indicated that someone from their household regularly participates in outdoor paved surface activities such as basketball or Ah Vital Statistics: n/a ball hockey. Some competition was indicated between user groups of the courts in comment section of the survey(i.e. teens wanting to play basketball when older adults are playing pickleball). 7 w 82 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi KEY CONSIDERATIONS - overall su••ly of multi-sport courtsquantum of concrete pads reduces maintenance costs(compared to asphalt pads). RECOMMENDATIONS: appears to be responding to community need. The A. Maintain provision of multi-sport courts to achieve a service level of 1:2,200 population across the Township. B. As previously suggested under Tennis Courts (5.4), it is recommended that the Barillia Park _ `:;�= court is removed from the inventory and a �., community consultation process undertaken ,t � ,_ ''� to determine the best future courses) of "_. �_ - action for the site (e.g. disposition, divestment and use of funds for other nearby community ,� park projects, etc.). ' � - _- C. Renew the court surface at Hawkestone and � � consider the provision of lighting. _- �_- D. Remove the dasher boards at Ramey Park and consider utilizing a temporary system for ice season use. _ IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE Consider providing a multi-sport court at future community-or-specialized parks. - Shonty 3 � - Bay Pork SERVICE DELIVERY OBJECTIVES The recommendations and implementation guidance provided for this facility type advance the master plan service delivery objective identified below by highlighting the ones that apply. • ♦ � / Public Skill Optimized Community Outdoo r Connected and Social Infrastructure Driven Service Inspired Outdoor Assets Development Delivery 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 5.8. OUTDOOR RINKS WHAT WE FOUND AND HEARD There is above average provision of outdoor rinks in Oro-Medonte as many of the multi-sport court spaces can and have been utilized as # There are outdoor rinks. . • • •• rink locations: Ramey Utilization of outdoor rinks can be difficult to determine, though available user group and public engagement data suggests that Memorial Dannyavailable surfaces are well used and highly valued. McHugh Memorial The rinks are maintained by community volunteers' known as the Rink Horseshoe Rats that are trained and provided equipment by the Township. Valley Memorial Park, Climate change is affecting the availability and seasonal dynamics of Sweetwater Park, outdoor ice provision. Refrigeration systems provide a mechanism to Shelswell Park, • ensure quality,accessible and consistent ice throughout the winter Shanty Bay Park months but also increase the costs associated with providing outdoor ice. 27%of households identified casual or drop in outdoor ice skating as 14; Level of Service: 1:3,•36 a favorite activity. Almost half of survey respondents (47%) indicated that they would like to see more outdoor ice rinks developed, while A1*- Vital Statistics: 25%would like to see existing ice enhanced. Outdoor rinks Decreasing volunteerism is impacting all aspects of recreation, provide _ or • including outdoor ice provision, and it is likely that the Township will cost recreationalneed to provide increased staff resources to sustain service levels in opportunities for the future. residents A number of functional challenges exist with some outdoor rink sites. season, but operating These include the size of the surface (hard to clear), lack of boards to retain water, etc. seaso •- • impacted or • -• due to climate change. Oro-Medonte's outdoor rinks are supported by volunteers • in _ ice maintenance by — Township. Photo Credit:Andrea Hamlin Photography 84 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... KEY CONSIDERATIONS The Township's investment in concrete multi-sport pads provides an excellent foundation for provision of outdoor ice sheets. ContinueA. • support volunteers Extreme weather resulting from climate change provision of outdoor ice surfaces an• ensure has significant challenges for the provision and these efforts _ adequately recognized operation of natural ice surfaces. through a formalized • •. There are no cost-effective alternatives to natural B. Use the recommend criteria to assess ice that can be maintained by volunteers. Outdoor the viabilityand cost-benefit of • synthetic or outdoor refrigerated ice systems refrigerated represent a significant increase in the level of service to be sustained by the Township. Identify opportunities • .•• • _ outdoor experiencesice pathways months.can animate and draw people to parks during winter D. If the Township considers a refrigerated outdoorpreference should be given to the Guthrie site based on operational t , ., IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE Provide the necessary resources and supports to volunteers that play a key role in maintaining outdoor ice surfaces. Where volunteer capacity does not exist, assess service level options to ` determine how/if outdoor ice can be provided. - 1 is Afto Photo Credit:Andrea Homlin Photography 85 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... ASSESSING SITES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REFRIGERATED SYSTEMS Refrigeration systems can provide the Township with the opportunity to ensure consistent, quality and available outdoor ice throughout the winter months. However, given the costs associated with these systems, it is important to assess the suitability and cost-benefit value of the potential candidate sites. Identified in the table below are a number of criteria that should be used when considering whether or not an outdoor ice site(existing or new) is a suitable candidate for the installation of a refrigeration system. CRITERIA KEY FACTOR(S) Servicing and Maintenance Can the Township adequately resource the maintenance and operations of the refrigerated system at the site? *It is unlikely that volunteers would have the certification of liability coverage to operate refrigeration systems, requires Township staff to take on this responsibility(resulting in a higher level of service and associated cost). Use Rationale and Site Context Does current or anticipated use of the ice surface justify the investment? Does the site have the support amenities to accommodate higher levels of use? Security The refrigeration unit can be properly secured and vandalism concerns mitigated through visibility of the park space, regular patrols, community supervision, etc. Site Services The site has the adequate servicing and technical specifications to support installing a refrigerated system. Covering outdoor ice surfaces in the Township is not recommended for a number of reasons, including: Experiential reasons (creates a darker space devoid of sunlight during winter months). Long-term cost impacts (results in a structure that will require maintenance and capital upgrades over time). Use and adaptability(may limit potential re-purposing and activity use of the space). SERVICE DELIVERY OBJECTIVES The recommendations and implementation guidance provided for this facility type advance the master plan service delivery objective identified below by highlighting the ones that apply. v Public Skill Optimized Community Partnership Outdoor d Social Driven OrientedInfrastructure Development Delivery 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 5.9. SKATE, SCOOT, AND BIKE FACILITIES WHAT WE FOUND AND HEARD Skate parks and other wheeled facilities are increasingly being provided as both community and destination amenities in communities of varying sizes. To • •• ' • currently provide pump There is no formal skateboarding facility in Oro-Medonte; mobile skate tracks for scooters and park programs and features have been piloted with some success in the past. • • - •• . • There are "Wheeled sports"such as skateboarding, BMX biking, and scootering parks. are popular among children and youth, aligning with a societal shift • • owned towards spontaneous recreation demand. bike parks within the Skateboard Park infrastructure continues to evolve in its design and Township boundaries. range of uses that can be accommodated, often now including bowl- 1*12!; Level type structures along with "street courses"and "skate spots". f Service: 0. Pump tracks, both hard and natural surfaced, are becoming increasingly provided and in-demand.This level of demand reflects A,t% Vital Statistics: increasing mountain bike use and a focus on skill development. Youth - drawn The Simcoe County Mountain Bike Club membership grew from 1,000 to spontaneous members to 2,300 from 2020 to 2021, demonstrating a local trend in recreationpursuits. participation of the sport. 36%of survey respondents indicated someone in their household uses a mountain bike park one or more times a month and 44%of respondents indicated participating in cycling or mountain biking on a regular basis. 31% of respondents would like to see more bike parks/pump track developed in the community and 23%would like a skateboard park to be developed. Many of the crowdsourcing pins indicated parking issues around heavily used trail heads and Horseshoe Valley Resort. Sounding boards at the local parks indicated the desire for a skateboard park. Risk management, liability, and injury are areas of concern for new parks. The private facilities in the community bring a significant amount of business to the community and feel well supported by the Township, however they have indicated that they would appreciate some assistance in removing restrictions related to parking and camping opportunities for visitors.There is also a level of interest from local resorts to partner with the Township on future facilities. 90 87 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... KEY CONSIDERATIONS Provision of entry-level, skill development skate, scoot, and bike pump tracks for children and youth will likely resonate with residents given the As a short term priority, explore opportunities high level of adult participation in these activities. Respondents to the resident survey expressed • develop • • • interest in this type of facility. B. • •re comprehensive data on Specialized tracks for high level skill develop and skateboard • scooter participation • play are often integrated at larger park sites. monitor trends. ..ta . inform There are many design characteristics and options decision making on the inclusion of dedicated for engineered pump tracks - including pre-cast amenities in new • enhanced parks. concrete, fiberglass, and compact soil/clay. C. Begin to provide mobile or • and scooter -� - J _ - IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE Ensure future project engagement and design includes children,youth, and adult participant r perspectives. Planning and analysis for a potential pump track should include a review of potential partnership options, site analysis, tourism potential, and opportunities for cost efficiency. Provided on the following page are some high level considerations and criteria that can help guide planning for this potential future asset. Paved Pump Track Ensure future sites are adequately supported with parking and accessible via trails and pathways. ''�llnedLTF1StiM�s+�� ��•_ Dirt Pump Track 88 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... PUMP TRACK OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSIDERATIONS The development of a pump track in the Township provides significant opportunity to achieve a number of benefits, including: Provide skills training for children and youth that will foster safe and lifelong biking. Provide a trending recreation and sport opportunity for often hard-to-engage population cohorts (children, youth and young adults). Create a unique amenity that can draw people to the region for outdoor based recreation, supporting existing complementary mountain biking opportunities and further embedding the region as a hub for this activity. Potentially support other amenities and existing infrastructure. The Township is uniquely positioned to support the success of this amenity development given the terrain, existing infrastructure, and local and regional participation trends in mountain biking. Identified as follows are a number of key site related considerations that should be taken into account as future planning and exploration of this amenity project is undertaken. CRITERIA KEY FACTOR(S) Partnerships and Operations Can the site be managed through a partnership that will help foster success and create cost efficiencies? Site Appeal and Location Does the site have the terrain conditions to support a pump track that will appeal to a broad cross-section of skill levels? Are there existing condition and/or amenities that can leveraged? Is the site easily accessible via highways and major roadways? Is parking sufficient? Can the site connect with regional trails to foster connectivity and provide a higher recreation benefit? SERVICE DELIVERY OBJECTIVES The recommendations and implementation guidance provided for this facility type advance the master plan service delivery objective identified below by highlighting the ones that apply. Public Skill Partnership Outdoor Connected and Social Oriented Inspired I Development � � � 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 5.10. LAUNCHES, WHARFS, & DOCKS The Township has five marine facilities on Lake Simcoe: IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE: boat launches at Lines 2, 9 and 14, and wharfs at Shanty Bay and Line 11 (Hawkestone).There is also Potential future launch locations on Lake Simcoe a waterfront access point on the south side of Bass include Lines 5, 6, 7, 12,Shelswell Park and Woodland Lake combining parkland with a launch on Line 13N. Drive. Those Line accesses with nearby additional The marine facilities include formal parking capacity right-of-way space or nearby undeveloped lot in varying amounts except Bass Lake South and the potential availability are more favourable. Hawkstone Wharf. Bass Lake South has capacity for Line 12 has a Township-owned lot(Lakeshore Road significant expansion. Parcels) immediately adjacent and poses the most favourable site for immediate launch and parking While challenging to quantify through public development. If incremental launch supply is engagement, there is significant operational evidence validated through the Water Access Study, this site that water access for boats and vehicles (winter) is should be considered a preferred option. deficient, and demand is increasing. Launch locations require a robust concrete launch pad that endures Lake Simcoe's significant wave and ice action, space for vehicle and trailer circulation away from road travel lanes and adequate parking. Preference would be to augment A. Additional boat launch c. •.city is required the launch with a seasonal dock as is provided at on •- to address an• .•- the Line 14(Carthew Bay) Launch, particularly to increasing demand. •- provision totalfacilitate human-powered boating activities. boat launches with dedicated parking forAutomate customer service transactions related future service level. to resident use permits and visitor/non-resident previously i•- -• a Water - purposes(e.g. park pass). Study should be undertaken to guide future decision making and resource allocations. C. Invest in an automation system forpermits and customer transactionsmore captureeffectively data. Once localand visitor • associated impacts are better understood, explore potential fees approaches that align costs and benefits to local residents. 90 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... Both Township wharfs derive from a bygone time and were present in earlier forms from the early 20th century. This infrastructure was donated to the Township by the federal government in the early 2000's.The Shanty Bay = Wharf may have portions from the original installation. They are quaint and picturesque locations with low park utility except for some of the non-waterfront residents. Neither wharf has boat launch facilities.The Shanty Bay Wharf has dedicated parking and is close to the Line 2 boat launch. However,the separation impairs the wharf's utility to function with the launch.The Hawkestone _ Wharf might potentially accommodate a launch with _ extensive shoreline engineering, however the lack of - - ' existing and potential parking limits overall utility.The wharfs do provide some utility as a safe harbour for __- marine activity during poor weather conditions.The — —�- repair and replacement costs of both wharfs,according to a recent engineering study,are prohibitive given the potential benefit.The Township has recently conducted i an updated condition assessment to further clarify the p Y state of and associated costs with maintaining the wharfs in a safe and functional condition. ! S 1 I 7 ! A i ! r i Shanty Bay Wharf 1910 90 91 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 5.11. DOG OFF-LEASH AREAS =NJ WHAT WE FOUND AND HEARD KEY FACTS Often dog parks are as much a social gathering place as they are a place for people to recreate and exercise their dogs. Dogs both on _ _s not and off leash are often a top concern in parks systems and having Township designated off-leash parks and trails is a way to mitigate conflicts. currently provide ••' Some communities value dog walkers/owners as a part of the park • management system due to their frequency of park use(for example: the City of Colwood, B.0 indicated as part of their rationale for off-leash Level of Service: n/a dog areas, that dog owners provide valuable "eyes on the park"as they visit A,t% Vital Statistics: Off- parks at off-peak hours and through all seasons). leash . parks Some municipalities have developed dog park stewardship programs a growing trend in with volunteers helping to educate the rest of the public on etiquette in North dog parks and with dogs on multi-use trails. request America,_ in Oro- 36% of household survey respondents indicated that they would like _donte to see a dog park developed in Oro-Medonte, while 22% indicated that notable, they do not believe this type of amenity is necessary. Dog ownership is �' ' household a significant driver of leisure-based walking, hiking and park use; 46% respondents • - "• of survey respondents own a dog and hiking/walking/running on a trail that they would like to or pathways was by the far the most popular outdoor activity in Oro- see dog developed, Medonte(80%). The desire for a dog park was mentioned numerous while 22% indicated times in the space provided for comments on the household survey. that they • • not believethis •- of x•�°rs Source:focebook.com/0roMedonte 92 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... KEY CONSIDERATIONS 109 Best practices demonstrate that provision of this facility is best done in close partnership with a community-based organization. A. Consider designating a dog off leash area in suitable, fenced space at a community or specialized type park in partnership with a • •riven organization that providels • • fundraising supportfor wd ll 9� F � n P y _ Dog Pork With Obstacles Fenced Dog Pork SERVICE DELIVERY OBJECTIVES The recommendations and implementation guidance provided for this facility type advance the master plan service delivery objective identified below by highlighting the ones that apply. V Public Community Partnership Outdoor 1 Social • 1 Inspired Development I a AC"TION PLAN FOR . 4 PARKLAND INCLUDED IN THIS AW 619 THE PARKLAND CONTEXT IN ORO-MEDONTE A refreshed Parkland Classification System in Parkland in Oro-Medonte is a highly valued resource in the community that alignment with the new serves a wide-range of ages, interests, and activity preferences. Sustaining Official Plan. a quality, appealing and diverse parkland system reflects the Township's commitment to providing accessible, low barrier active living opportunities Policy guidance on for all its residents. However, the Township must also balance use with parkland . responsible management, conservation and financial resource impacts. potential disposition. This section provides future guidance that will help the Township optimize Site specific strategies. its parkland assets for the future. Community park concepts. Guidance on other key aspects of parkland 94 1 i) KEY INSIGHTS FROM 77 THE RESIDENT SURVEY ' 80% of survey respondents indicated that they enjoy •� �' $ ` hiking/walking/running �`• � '" ,; on a trail or pathway on a 5W regular basis hoc ` 74%of survey respondents indicated that they are motivated to participate in recreation leisure activities so that they can enjoy nature 54% of survey respondents indicated that they believed more trails with natural surfaces should be developed in Oro-Medonte �•1 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 6.2. PARKLAND CLASSIFICATION A parkland classification system is an important planning tool for guiding the acquisition and development of different types of parkland. It informs decision making about acquiring parkland through the planning process and provides guidance on service levels, appropriate types of use, and management practices. The Township's previous classification system has been a valuable resource that has guided parkland investment and provision. The following table outlines a refreshed classification system as identified in the Township's new Official Plan. PARKLAND CLASS DESCRIPTION Township-wide/Regional Parks Intended to attract visitors from across the Township and beyond, and Open Space providing a range of recreational opportunities and includes: municipal parks (e.g., Bayview Memorial); County forests; Provincial lands(parks, the Copeland Forest); wetlands, forests and meadows under the auspices of The Couchiching Conservancy; major trails; future conservation authority lands; utility corridors and other prominent linear open space corridors/ parks; heritage sites/museums; outdoor performance venue (potential): golf courses; ski areas; equestrian facilities; and other similar sites.They may range in size and scale and types of facilities offered and serve as a focal point within the Township and are often resource-based (natural or built heritage) and therefore not necessarily located based on good access, visibility or proximity to population centres. If not resource-based, the location should be driven by criteria such as: good vehicular and pedestrian access and visibility, and suitability of the site to support desired development/uses.These parks are generally large sites, but could also be a small specialized property or facility(e.g., an historic site or a public docking/boat launch area)that typically attract day-use activities, but could include a campground.These parks may incorporate indoor and outdoor facilities that are high order/major in scale and quality-often clusters of similar facilities such as two or more soccer fields or a twin-pad arena and can accommodate ancillary facilities such as a food concession, washrooms, change facilities, a club house. Whenever possible, sites should be linked to Township-wide active transportation systems and natural heritage corridors. 96 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... PARKLAND CLASS • Community Parks and Open Service a group of neighbourhoods and attract most visitors from within Space Settlement Areas and Rural Settlements Area. For the most part,this category includes municipal parks(e.g., Ramey,Vasey,Sweetwater, Horseshoe Valley Memorial Park, Danny McHugh,Shanty Bay),community halls,and secondary schools(potential). These parks shall have a minimum site area of 4.0 hectares (10.0 acres) of primarily tableland to support the focus on active recreation facilities; some sites(and parts of sites) can incorporate wooded areas, watercourses and sloped lands, especially suitable for nature appreciation and tobogganing, and to provide visual and topographic relief. Community Parks shall be visible to a major roadway and should be sited and designed to minimize negative impacts on the adjacent residential area through such measures as planting, fencing, and provision of appropriate parking and access. Whenever possible, sites should be linked to the local, community and Township-wide trail systems and natural heritage corridors.These parks may incorporate outdoor and indoor facilities that are intermediate to high order in scale and quality such as: lighted ball diamonds, lighted multiple tennis courts, pickleball courts, full size and large mini soccer fields, an arena, a community hall, a picnic area, a major playground, a large floral garden, etc. Sports facilities (especially lighted) should not abut residences. Neighbourhood/Local Parks Intended to attract mostly visitors from nearby residences(within a five and Open Space to ten minute walk), predominately for less organized, lower scale leisure activities. For the most part,this category includes municipal parks(e.g., Ravines of Medonte, Shelswell, Barrillia, Railside, Price, Emily, Lloyd W. Scott,) and elementary schools. Church sites with turfed, usable open space should be included in this category.Where possible and desirable, parks and schools shall be combined into a jointly planned and developed park-school campus with shared indoor and outdoor facilities and no fencing between jurisdictions. It is appropriate to also incorporate a church with a usable and accessible yard into an open space campus(with or without a school). Generally, Neighbourhood parks should incorporate outdoor facilities that arejunior to intermediate in scale and quality such as: a small mini or large mini soccer field, playground(s), a multi-purpose sport pad, a small picnic area; walking path(s), etc. Most Neighbourhood parks should range in size from 1. 2 to 3.25 hectares (3 to 8 acres). Occasionally, it is appropriate to create a smaller parkette to augment a park-deficient area, or to meet a specific need such as providing a specialized site for a children's play area, a sitting area or a local amenity/accent/signage area. However, even parkettes should not usually be less than 0.2 hectares(0.5 acres) in size. Although natural heritage features are desirable, most of the site should be table land quality and whenever possible, sites should be linked into the local, community and Township-wide trail systems and natural heritage corridors. 90 97 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... The Official Plan also identifies the following 5. The Township will work with the County of development policies pertaining to parks and open Simcoe and other local governments to identify space.These policy statements provide guidance and implement a regional active transportation on use, acquisition, and management of Township system that would provide an enhanced level of owned parkland that isn't actively managed (reserve connectivity. parkland). The Master Plan recommendations in this 6. New development may be required to incorporate section align with and provide strategic and tactical an integrated walkway and bicycle path and level guidance to help achieve these overarching trail system, interconnecting residential development Polices. neighbourhoods, commercial areas, schools, 1. Parks and open space uses shall be generally public buildings, and major recreation facilities. permitted in any land use designation. 7. Where parks and open space uses are located 2. The Township shall promote appropriate adjacent to existing and proposed residential recreational development in Community and areas, appropriate measures may be taken to Neighbourhood Parks that provide opportunities minimize potential adverse effects associated with for active, passive and programmed community recreation activity areas and parking areas. recreation and leisure, and that contribute to the g. Wherever possible, parkland blocks shall be reservation and protection of open space and located adjacent to stormwater management the natural environment. However, additional facilities and may include the provision of opportunities may exist in other areas or appropriate open space or walkway linkages. classifications of parks. 3. In areas suitable for recreation, public open space shall be encouraged in the shoreline area. Land in the shoreline area in the ownership of the Township including road allowances shall be RECOMMENDATIONS maintained and enhanced for public access to the water's edge and for public access to publicly owned properties. A. Utilize the refreshed Parkland Classification System to guide acquisition, provision and 4. The Township shall encourage the provision management of parks and open space assets. of pedestrian, cycling and multi-use active transportation linkages and the integration of B. Continuouslyupdate and build-out recreational/cultural assets, parks and open space the Parkland - ' ' ensure uses and aim to provide connections to schools alignment with trendsand continuously and commercial areas in Settlement Areas. evolving ' needs. Further, the Township shall work collaboratively with other public and private agencies to connect Township active transportation systems into other community recreational spaces such as the County of Simcoe Forests and Copeland Forest. 98 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 6.3. PARKLAND PROVISION Parkland provision can be measured qualitatively and quantitatively,with both being important to consider PARKLAND . when determining future parkland needs. Including the Guthrie land parcel(and excluding the Rail Trail and Reserve parklandtypically is . .•-. unmanaged/ naturalized spaces such as conservation • held . .. . number . reasons,. areas and reserve parkland)the Township currently including tosupport . . provide needed provides approximately 3.5 Ha. per 1,000 residents on . space between. built infrastructure or to an overall basis. Benchmarks in the region, Ontario and manage access • sensitive ecological across Canada vary, but often 4.0 Ha. per 1,000 residents • - •. decide . dispose is used as a standard for parkland provision.As such, of - - parkland that it deems . required, overall parkland provision in the Township is slightly less holds minimal value, or can be leveraged to fund but generally consistent with this benchmark. other publicly beneficial projects. - - - parkland However, it is important to note the wide discrepancy is sometime tenured (part of original land holdings) in parkland provision cross the Township. If the large or acquired through the development process. Guthrie parcel is removed from the inventory, the overall provision of managed parkland by the Township the following table reflects the required incremental is approximately 2.2 Ha. per 1,000 residents but varies parkland needed to achieve the overall average of 2.2 between 1.3 Ha. per 1,000 residents to 7.8 Ha. per Ha. per 1,000 residents in settlement areas that are 1,000 residents across the various settlement areas. currently deficient to this figure. Taking into account projected population growth, ADDITIONAL SETTLEMENT AREA CURRENT HA. OF • TO PARKLAND PER 1,000 RESIDENTS OVERALL AVERAGE OF 000 IN 2031* Township(overall) 2.2 Ha.per 1,000 residents - (3.5 Ha. if Guthrie included) Horseshoe Valley 2.6 Ha. per 1,000 residents 7.2 Ha. Craighurst** 2.5 Ha. per 1,000 residents 1.3 Ha. Sugarbush 4.0 Ha. per 1,000 residents - Shanty Bay 3.7 Ha. per 1,000 residents - Moonstone 1.7 Ha. per 1,000 residents 0.6 Ha. Hawkestone 1.5 Ha. per 1,000 residents 0.8 Ha. Oro Station Area 7.8 Ha. per 1,000 residents - Warminster 7.3 Ha. per 1,000 residents - *Based on anticipated population projections. **Does not include land acquired through the Craighurst development process. This land acquisition will help achieve part of this target. 90 99 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... Identified below are a number of additional attributes and characteristics of the Township's parkland asset base. The Township has approximately 38 Ha. of reserve parkland.About 26 Ha. is generally undevelopable due to environmental or access constraints or A. As an overarching Township-wide presence of existing municipal infrastructure. strive to achieve 4 of '"• •• • Except for a lakeshore parcel adjacent to the Line per 1,000 residents. 12 S, none of the developable reserve parkland • parkland •" •" in serves the high growth (Craighurst and Horseshoe per • • " provided Valley) or intermediate growth (Hawkestone) on •• also settlements. considering other practical factors Of the 12 Ha. of developable reserve parkland, offset or reduce the need for the Township about 3.6 Ha. has limited park potential but good to acquire or develop incremental parkland residential infill development potential. to achieve this target(e.g. non-municipal There are limited metrics for comparison for parkland supply, the quality and appeal of park ., - demographics, waterfront parkland and access for summer and C. Do not purchase or accept through winter water-based activities, but from demand the development process designated and service pressures the Township is facing,the environmentally sensitive areas, significant provision in the Township is low and demand is woodlots, ravine lands, "hazard" lands, increasing faster than the rate of population growth. water supply infrastructure, stormwater The Township has about 1,000 metres of management infrastructure and related waterfrontage parkland, not including wharfs, lands, unless such acquisition meets another launches and road allowances. However, less than Township . half of this shoreline waterfront can be functionally environmental protection or trail linkage accessed (Bayview and Line 15N). In addition to shoreline parks and several lot-sized D. Focus . parkland acquisition efforts shoreline parkland parcels(6 on lake Simcoe and 2 to acquire -,. - . - on Bass Lake), the Township has approximately 47 parkland and improve shoreline additional points of shoreline(43 on Lake Simcoe k and launch function . .,. and 4 on Bass Lake)that includes wharfs (2), launch allowance portfolio. points(4), road allowances(informal launch points) and a large number of unopened or shoreline inaccessible road allowances. When assessing the current state of parkland and future needs, it is also critically important to recognize that the Township is not the only provider of parkland leisure and recreation opportunities.The Copeland Forest, Bass Lake Provincial Park, Simcoe County Forest, and privately managed recreation areas practically add to the abundance of outdoor recreation lands that Oro-Medonte residents can access and may mitigate or offset the need for the Township to acquire incremental parkland supply. 100 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 6.4. PLANNING GUIDANCE FOR PARKLAND Planning and investment in public parkland and Recognizing those benefits, its important that the outdoor recreational amenities has many benefits. Township has the necessary policies in place- Parks and open space contribute to the Township's aligned with the Official Plan - to direct the planning, strong outdoor-inspired sense of place and community, acquisition, and development of public parkland. promotes the health and well-being of residents, Parkland related policies should work synergistically to supports ecological diversity, and enhances overall achieve the following key outcomes: quality of life. Furthermore, a well-developed parks Secure the necessary land to support new and open space system is financially sustainable. development and provide optimal outdoor Beyond contributing to increased private property values and tax base, investment in public parkland recreation opportunities for residents. and open space can serve to enhance a municipality's Ensure that acquired parkland is suitable to enable reputation, and in turn, its ability to attract new the adequate development of needed and high residents, businesses, and visitors. value amenities and spaces. Support connectivity of the parkland system. Contribute to achieving balance with the parkland inventory-geographic and with respect to the types of spaces available for recreation. Provided as follows is guidance for Township wide and area specific planning and policy related initiatives. x- PARKSL' z"t. STOOP .. SCOOP r .. -. Croighursi Park 90 101 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... TOWNSHIP-WIDE PLANNING POLICY GUIDANCE The new Official Plan is an important and overarching document that should guide land acquisition and use. Building on the direction provided in the Official Plan and previous sections of this Master Plan, the Township should: Ensure that the new Parkland Classification System is followed when assessing parkland acquisition and overall investment. The Parkland Classification System should be reviewed on a regular basis and updated to ensure continued relevancy as a key point of reference. In addition to the land dedication provisions set out in Section 42 of The Planning Act, the Official Plan and subsequent Parkland Dedication Bylaw,The Township should also explore other mechanisms to acquire or secure land for park and/or trail development, including but not limited to: Direct purchase of land by way of funds allocated in the Township's budget, monies raised through cash-in-lieu of land dedications, and/or funds generated through the sale of other Township lands; Land exchanges/swaps; and Donations, gifts, or bequests from individuals or organizations. Particularly in the case of planning optimal trail routes or trail connections, where specific lands cannot be acquired by the Township, the Township should consider approaching pertinent landowners to secure public access. Such access can be secured by way of agreement to allow continuous trail access and passage. Situations may exist in which the Township is prudent to explore cash-in-lieu of parkland. It is recommended that the Township formalize a policy to guide cash-in-lieu decision making based around the following objectives and rationale. Note: The new Official Plan identifies that cash-in-lieu of parkland is the Township's preferred option.All cash-in- lieu decisions must align with the Panning Act of Ontario and the following table is solely intended to provide a policy framework. OBJECTIVES To secure land to achieve a Recreation priority projects identified through the Master Plan and/or other priority recreation project. Township planning may require a significant parcel of land to be amassed. In these instances, accepting cash-in-lieu is prudent to support an identified project that will benefit a larger proportion of Township residents. To support acquiring land to Accepting cash-in-lieu may present the opportunity to acquire land adjacent develop higher value community to an existing or proposed park space, enabling the provision of larger park parks. that can provide a greater diversity and quantity of resident benefit. To purchase specialized land such It is highly unlikely that the Township will be able to acquire waterfront lands as waterfront access. through reserve contributions.Accepting cash-in-lieu is acceptable if it can support waterfront land purchase to achieve providing enhanced public access. To avoid accepting low value As previously outlined in the Section 6.3. recommendations, the Township parkland. should avoid accepting environmentally sensitive areas, significant woodlots, ravine lands, "hazard" lands, water supply infrastructure, and stormwater management infrastructure accept under special circumstances. If the nature of the development is such that only these lands are available, cash-in-lieu should be explored. 102 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... DEVELOPMENT CHARGES CONSIDERATIONS The addition of new residential development provides an opportunity to grow the Township's population and tax base and achieve a host of other benefits. However, it is also important to recognize the short and long- term costs of supporting new areas with quality of life infrastructure and services, including parks and recreation opportunities. Providing a baseline, quality level of service to new neighbourhoods will require the Township to obtain sufficient resourcing through development charges. The parks classification system and recommended facility/amenity guidance identified in the Master Plan M identifies a service level basis that speaks to how the r '' Township values parks and recreation and believes it should provide these services and experiences to residents.As such, the Master Plan should be used as + a point of reference when determining the appropriate development charge structures. The determination of development charge structures should be revisited on an ongoing basis and aligned with Ontario provincial legislation. r n c• Photo Credit:Andrea Homlin Photography 103 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... AREA SPECIFIC PLANNING POLICY GUIDANCE Planning Policy guidance is provided below to address anticipated parkland supply gaps by 2031 in Craighurst, Horseshoe Valley, Moonstone and Hawkestone. Future parkland acquisition should strive to acquire only community park-size parcels, with exceptions for park expansion or to significantly improve park provision inequities. Specific area acquisitions are noted in the Table below: AREA CURRENT SITUATION ACQUISITION Moonstone Moonstone is currently deficient in Expand the reasonably well-located developable parkland. Ramey Park to permit full community Additional facility development constrained park development. by park size and shape. Provide park linkages that connect There is significant parkland reserve, but Ramey to the Medonte Hills with many environmental, infrastructure and neighbourhoods, county forest tracts configuration constraints, leaving only about and future residential development. 1.0 Ha. developable as park. Hawkestone Hawkestone currently has adequate Acquire community-sized waterfront developed parkland. park to serve both local and Township- Current facility development is limited wide demand. and future development is constrained by As a less preferred alternative, expand parkland size. the Hawkestone Community Hall There is significant parkland reserve, but Parkland, potentially incorporating the most of this is conservation land and Rail Trail as a connector. developable reserve is only about 1.0 Ha. No current or reserve park configuration permits a full community park development. Craighurst Opportunities exist to enhance the functionality Acquire a community-sized parkland of the Railside Park and to provide a broader parcel of at least 4.0 ha. (as per the range of activity and use experiences. Parkland Classification System), The ball diamond in Craighurst in unmaintained particularly if there is an existing and has a number of access challenges off of woodlot component, and that is also Highway 93. Opportunities exist to make better suitably adjacent to the school parcel. recreational use of the space. Provide park linkages that connect the Current facility development is limited new community park to potential trails and future development is constrained by in the Copeland Forest and to McNutt parkland size or access. Road/Line 1 unopened road allowance. There is no developable reserve parkland in Ensure suitable pedestrian connections Craighurst. to existing and future neighbourhoods. Future growth to 2031 is projected to increase Work with developers in Craighurst the current population fivefold and plans and the School Board to optimize include the provision of a new Community recreational amenities. Park and Elementary School. 104 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... AREA CURRENT SITUATION ACQUISITION GUIDANCE Horseshoe Horseshoe Valley is currently deficient in Acquire two community sized parcels of Valley developed parkland. land (4.0 Ha. or larger each as per the Current facility development is extensive and Parkland Classification System). will increase with the future development of Provide park linkages that connect new an elementary school and community centre parkland to the County Forest and to adjacent to Horseshoe Valley Memorial Park. the Eagles Rest community. Future park facility development is Acquire linkages that connect the constrained by parkland size. existing Horseshoe Valley Memorial There is no developable reserve parkland in Park and the future school. Horseshoe Valley. Future growth to 2031 is projected to at least double the current population. Waterfront Public access to shoreline was expressed Identify strategic opportunities to Parkland as a key concern and priority during the acquire waterfront parkland that can engagement. provide new waterfront park spaces There is currently a lack of shoreline access that will fulfill both localized and capacity relative to demand and identified community-wide demand. recreation needs. Develop site specific strategies that Shape, size, and access infrastructure(e.g. address identified waterfront access roadways and pathways) are critical attributes challenges and issues (e.g. roadways to waterfront parkland. that are challenged to support safe and functional access, parking issues, etc.). The Township has been attempting to determine a plan for the Lakeshore for over 20 years.The legalities, liabilities of responsibilities of the Township and private property owners has been complex for this legacy situation.All options should continue to be analyzed and considered. 105 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... PARKLAND DISPOSITION GUIDANCE THE CONTEXT FOR PARKLAND RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION POLICY DISPOSITION FRAMEWORK The Township has significant parkland holdings, which It is recommended that the Township formalize a policy includes reserve lands of approximately 38.2 Ha. to guide parkland disposition. Identified below are some key characteristics of the available parkland reserve. DRAFT POLICY STATEMENT 12 Ha. of the reserve inventory is developable The Township will consider parkland disposition of (unrestricted by infrastructure, environmental lands that when at least one of the following criteria constraints and limited access).This land has are met: varying park development potential, but nearly all has residential development potential. There is an oversupply of a particular type of None of this developable reserve is in the high parkland in the area. growth areas of Craighurst and Horseshoe Valley. The functional characteristics of the land are not Some developable reserve lies in the intermediate suitable for development as a park. growth areas of Moonstone and Hawkestone, but There are land use conflicts that cannot be with varying suitability for park development. reasonably resolved in the land if developed for About 3.6 Ha. of the reserve parkland has parkland uses. limited park potential but good residential infill development potential. DRAFT POLICY PARAMETERS Prior to final disposition decision making, the Township should ensure that the following factors have been adequately assessed. Where there is not an oversupply of a particular parkland and or the land would serve an alternate purpose providing public benefit, consider the viability of making the land available(through sale or lease)to a community organization for continued recreation use or other public benefits. Identifying opportunities to swap the subject lands with another public or private entity for land in an area in need of additional parkland. Directing the proceeds of any sale of parkland towards the acquisition of, reinvestment in, or future development of parkland in areas of the Township currently deficient in within the requirements of the Planning Act of Ontario. 106 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... SPECIFIC DISPOSITION RECOMMENDATIONS The following table identifies disposition recommendations for specific land parcels. (DEVELOPABLEPARK NAME • GUIDANCE RESERVE PARCELS) Small residential lot-sized parcel in an area already well- Barillia Park serviced. Consider disposing once waterfront review is Further Analyze Disposing complete. Craighurst Ball Access and frontage are poor. Once new diamonds come Decommission Diamond online this park should be decommissioned. These fields have low functionality and the recommended Guthrie Sports Field Guthrie multi-sport project presents an opportunity to Decommission and divest provide more suitable fields. Most of the land is an incline with a downward slope away from the street frontage. It's intended function as a Robin Crest Park toboggan hill is hazardous,with limited runout and no access (1.4 Ha, Moonstone) to the runout, and has been closed by the Township for this Recommend disposing use. Park development limited to an area of about 0.3 Ha. There is a residential development potential on this parcel. Reasonably sized, primarily woodlot parcel close to Bass Lake.The Highway 12 corridor into Orillia is expanding Joy Avenue Park rapidly, but Prices Corners already has a neighbourhood (1.6 Ha, Prices Recommend disposing Corners) park and 10-year growth does not support additional park need.There is a residential development potential on this parcel. Constrained by a stream with the park that reduces its Medonte Hills Phase 1 developable area to about 0.8 Ha.Additional parkland when the Ramey Park is required in the Moonstone area, but this park area Parkland is undersized for community park opportunity and expansion is secure, (1.2 Ha, Moonstone) recommend disposing preference is for an area expansion of Ramey Park.There is a residential development potential on this parcel. This park is the only developable reserve parcel that could accommodate community park development, however, the community is well-serviced by existing parks including Bayview Memorial Park(BMP, Regional) and Shelswell Park(Community). Consisting almost entirely of woodlot, Kirkpatrick Park Kirkpatrick Park is separated from BMP by a single large Recommended for further (2.8 Ha, Oro Station). parcel. Given the use pressures on BMP there may be study a case to acquire this intermediate parcel to facilitate a contiguous waterfront park complex of about 8.1 Ha. However, this does not increase the shoreline access of BMP. Disposal may facilitate the acquisition of shoreline parkland elsewhere.There is a residential development potential on this parcel. 90 107 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... (DEVELOPABLEPARK NAME • GUIDANCE RESERVE PARCELS) This donated land of two parcels is primarily mown turf with one parcel including part of a SWM pond.This park is close to the developed parks of Arbourwood (0.5 km) and Shanty Bay(1.1 km).The local neighbourhood does Emily Park not require two substantially sized parks and Shanty Bay Potential development; (1.6 Ha, Shanty Bay) overall is already well-serviced with existing parks. Due recommend further study to the wish to honour the original land donation for Emily Park, there may be potential to consider Emily for park development and Arbourwood for disposal. Emily Park could be a suitable site for a dog off-leash area. This mown turf and woodlot fringe parcel is in the Hawkestone area, but not centrally located nor of a size Simcoeside Park that permits community park development.The park (0.8, Hawkestone). has already been subdivided into 4 residential lots. Recommend disposing Disposal proceeds should be used to expand or optimize the Hawkstone Community Hall Park or aid in acquiring additional waterfront parkland. Martin Crescent Park This residential lot-sized parcel has very limited park Recommend disposing ifthere are no infrastructure (0.4 Ha, Shanty Bay). potential in an area already well-serviced. constraints Ward Avenue Park An oddly-shaped parcel very close to Bass Lake with (0.5 Ha, Prices no park use potential or benefit.There is a residential Recommend disposing Corners) development potential of 3 infill lots on this parcel. 4 M 108 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... Other Township lands may also be considered for Lakeshore Promenade(Hawkestone).This is disposal, in including ineffectively used specialized an unopened road allowance running along and parks and additional waterfront unopened road parallel to the shoreline for approximately 650 allowances.Additional consideration should be given metres with some pathway remnants.There is to the following: private use throughout the promenade. Public use Richelieu Park(3.5 Ha,Warminster). Richelieu development has limited potential and will cause Park is exclusively used for intermittent junior significant disruption to the adjacent residents soccer activities of a local league.This park, while and presents other challenges that are difficult it has an ideal park size and shape, has poor access to mitigate and manage.There is a segment and no street frontage. However, it could easily between Simcoeside Avenue and Owen Road fit within the residential development fabric. In which has potential for public use development addition, Warminster is generously supplied with with limited disruption, but the area would be a parkland and remains generously serviced at sub-optimal size of about 0.8 Ha. Disposition will current and 2031 populations with Danny McHugh be complicated, involving dozens of landowners, Memorial Park.Recommend further study. but the waterfrontage is extensive and very valuable.There is also a group of lots south of the Bidwell Parkland(10.9 Ha, Bidwell Road).This Promenade, to Line 10, which appear to have a is a large, specialized parcel of woodlot currently narrow right-of-way between the shore and the providing some informal trails.This small estate lots. Recommend for further study. settlement area has no developed parkland but is reasonably close to Craighurst and future Unopened Waterfront Road Allowances.There are approximately 23 unopened or inaccessible community park development. In addition, this area is well provided with adjacent county forest road allowances along Lake Simcoe that are tracts.The center portion of this parcel has varied not terminations of the main Lines.They all lie topography and its retention as parkland permits perpendicular to the shore and many are stubs, connections to the Huronia Homes Parkland occupying a single residential lot or easement sized and Woodland Crescent Parkland to the north. space between the shoreline and the parallel- However, the table-land portions at the east and running municipal road.These types of unopened west ends have residential development potential. road allowances have no park or general access Recommend further study. utility but, in some cases, may serve as local access for back-lot residents. Some may also have a water conveyance role. Otherwise they will be highly valued for residential lot expansion or creation. A Water Access Study should be undertaken to assess the full portfolio of waterfront wharfs, launches, open and unopen road allowances, and lots and easements.This study should build on the Master Plan by undertaking a complete inventory and assessment of water access points (formal and informal), infrastructure condition, and provide recommendations on retention, potential re-investment in infrastructure, disposal and development. Section 6.5. provides some initial guidance that can help inform the scoping of the suggested Water Access Study. 90 109 RECOMMENDATIONS: ` 'F. A. Use the Township-wide planning and policy guidance as a basis for future decision making. B. Formalize a new cash-in-lieu policy using the policy framework i provided. ' C. Undertake the recommended planning and policy actions identified for specific areas within the Township. D. Use the parkland disposition draft policy statement and parameters to formalize a new policy that will guide how, when and under what circumstances the Township is prudent to consider disposing of surplus parkland. E. Consider disposition of the specific land parcels identified in this section. F. Undertake the recommended Water Access Study. '� • a IF4 AM `• A\ 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 6-5, PARKLAND DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDANCE Park design guidelines are provided in the following Parks are not just an assembly of facilities but tables in this Section.These guidelines provide a important public places of health and enjoyment, checklist of facility types and standards as well as socialization and community gathering, and visual physical characteristics of Community, Neighbourhood beauty. Each park should be unique and reflect their and Specialized Park categories. community characteristics. Park facilities should include design themes, colours and materials, and Regional Park guidelines are not provided as their other characteristics that provide both distinctiveness activities and physical characteristics are highly variable. and consistency to reinforce the idea that this park is The one priority objective is that they serve aTownship- Oro-Medonte.To reinforce this design imperative, the wide function and need and are accessible to all. Master Plan has provided a Community Park Vision, Community Parks are proposed in the Master Plan as described in the section following. the foundation of the Township's parkland provision Neighbourhood Parks are an important park and the focus of Township's park renewal and new of the Townships legacy of parks and existing park acquisition.The Township's objective should be neighbourhood parks should be maintained at a basic to provide one good-quality community park in every level, providing play and passive activity for the local major settlement area (or more as per population community. Specialized Park requirements are based growth).As this category of park will the primary level solely on the needs of the facility of activity for which of park provision, it will also include the most facilities the park was dedicated. and features. However, the Master Plan recommends that for those community parks generally within a 15-minute drive of the Lions Sports Fields at Guthrie, field facilities not be developed.This permits more premium field facilities to be concentrated at one site (Guthrie), improving play and permitting more sports events to be held.This general strategy will not apply to those communities and parks more distant from Guthrie, such as Warminster, Moonstone and Vasey. 90 111 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... GUIDELINECOMMUNITY PARK 0 BASIC FACILITY REQUIREMENTS Walkway lighting Q IDENTITY&LOCATION •Playground, targeted to a broad Interpretive signage Define edges to distinguish from age range, with unique features Historical or memorial plaques adjacent land use and provide and level of accessibility in Public art extensive street frontage for safety alignment with best practice Wifi and phone charging and visibility guidelines. Determination of playground structure type site ACCESS Location to be central to the dependent/appropriate aimed neighbourhood it serves and be at maximizing Township wide Walking accessible from a major local road play diversity. Cycling Screen park from negative adjacent One multi-use court(60'x 120') Driving impacts with lighting Transit or shuttle(future) • Open turf area with a minimum Screen neighbouring residences from negative park impacts (noise size equal to a junior field (150' , SERVICEAREA lighting etc.) x 200') Serves a settlement area Multiple seating area for [�/ NOTES gathering and viewing 1.6 km radius in settlement areas One shade/picnic structure with dedicated crossings of major Location and facilities should be roads coordinated with elementary Parking with lighting schools or Township centres and Bike racks 8.0- 10.0 km in rural areas facilities where possible Park name signage Potential) also attracts visitors �� PREFERRED SIZE y Waste/recycling receptacles from other areas of the Township Minimum 4.0 hectares and from outside the Township + OPTIONAL FACILITIES Shape approximately square Additional courts of size as (3:4 to 1:1 ration of width to length) required Community garden plots , SERVICE STANDARDS Family playground with Primarily well-developed, active obstacle course theme park space • Natural or loose play components Fulfills the requirements of a neighbourhood park in the 0.6 km Pump or pump/skate track radius area • Toboggan hills Contributes to standard of 4.0 Ha. Leash-free or dog play area of total parkland per thousand on a Natural areas with trails Township-wide basis Horticultural displays Primary contribution to the Bocce courts, horseshoe pits, standard of 2.2 Ha. of developed sand courts parkland per thousand within a Concession facilities major settlement area Washrooms 112 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... NEIGHBOURHOOD PARK GUIDELINE 0 BASIC FACILITY REQUIREMENTS Q SERVICE AREA Q IDENTITY&LOCATION Playground structure(smaller Serves one neighbour-hood Define edges to distinguish from scale than Community Park but adjacent land use aimed at achieving the same 0.6 km radius in settlement principles of accessible and areas, or 5-10 minutes of walking, Provide street and residential diverse play). uninterrupted by major roads and frontage for safety and visibility Informal seatingarea other physical barriers. Location to be central to the Open turf area 1.0 km radius in rural areas neighbourhood it serves, in a Provide shaded areas (with way that the service area is not planting or shade structure) I& PREFERRED SIZE interrupted by major roads and other physical barriers. Park name signage 1. 2 to 3.25 hectares Waste/ recycling receptacles Screen park from negative adjacent SERVICE STANDARDS impacts + OPTIONAL FACILITIES A balance of active and passive _--C-r NOTES Basic small multi-use court park space (30'x 60') Legacy neighbourhood parks should Contributes to standard of 4.0 Ha. be maintained, unless service level is (1150'junior sports field of total parkland per thousand on a (150'x 200') p p replaced by community parks in the Township-wide basis settlement area Toboggan hill Sand court Contributes to standard of New neighbourhood parks should 2.2 Ha. of developed parkland only be developed if there are high Bike racks per thousand within a major priority requirement for the area settlement area ACCESS Walking Cycling y z i -:k T �,•� - ICI[ 4 Aff - hff Sweetwater Park 90 113 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... SPECIALIZED PARK GUIDELI 0 BASIC FACILITY REQUIREMENTS Q SERVICE AREA Q IDENTITY&LOCATION Basic facility requirements to Serves segments of the community Define edges to distinguish from be determined on individual adjacent land use basis I& PREFERRED SIZE • Park signage Location dependent on availability Size varies depending on land base of areas with features the uses + OPTIONAL FACILITIES and facilities require Optional facility requirements f SERVICE STANDARDS NOTES to be determined on individual basis Generally single-use park space Includes: Parking/ parking lighting as Contributes to standard of 4.0 Ha. Specific sports activity required of total parkland per thousand on a Conservation area and nature Waste/ recycling receptacles as Township-wide basis trails required Contributes to standard of Cultural, civic and historic Washrooms as required 2.2 Ha. of developed parkland parks, memorials and Display info or guide to park per thousand within a major monuments facilities where applicable settlement area Public gardens and arboreta Jjj ACCESS Community services Cemeteries Walking Beaches Cycling Marine facilities • Driving Potentially attract visitors from outside the Township Boyview Memorial Pork 114 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... COMMUNITY PARK VISION Future development of community-serving parks that The Village Recreation concept was applied to Shanty are designed to provide a mix of creative, diverse and Bay Park, retaining the existing multi-use court, adding accessible outdoor recreation is a critical direction for a designated parking area along Shanty Bay Road, the Township.The engagement undertaken for the and incorporating the fire hall structure into a new Master Plan clearly re-iterates that residents place a community hub and plaza. Child,youth, and family high value on parks and want access to quality and play elements have been added as well as event space, dynamic spaces close to where they live. Opportunities new amenities, and passive features.The current exist for the Township to develop spaces that better baseball function is anticipated to be moved to Lions align with trends in outdoor recreation and provide a Sports Fields at Guthrie, where additional premium ball broader range of play. facilities are anticipated in the future. The Master Plan offers two different community The Master Plan places emphasis on the renewal park vision concepts-"Village Recreation"and of existing community parks and the provision of "Outdoor Leisure". These vision concepts explore new ones where there are identified parkland gaps recreation ideas derived from the cultural and or where future development will occur. Smaller natural characteristics of the Township.A full range neighborhood serving parks remain important to of activities are incorporated, from passive leisure Oro-Medonte, though these will be provided and to nature-based activities to active facility based maintained at a lower service level. recreation.The concepts additionally provide a flexible tool in approaching park design and renewal, where Replacement, renewal and provision of new play elements from both may be applied to suit the site and equipment and spaces at neighbourhood and community needs. community parks should contemplate provision of a more diverse range of play environments and The vision concepts were applied to two sample equipment for children,youth and adults in Oro- locations to showcase how they could be realized and Medonte. Connecting people with nature through play, the synergistic relationships that could exist between and offering challenge, are powerful yet simple play the various amenities and features.The application of space design principles that should be considered for the Outdoor Leisure concept to an expanded Ramey playground renewal or development projects. Memorial Park incorporated several new amenities and elements that would ideally function within an assumed newly acquired wooded area. Car access and parking has been moved away from the local street to Line 8 and the existing multi-use court retained but with improved features. Nature-based activities predominate in this concept with woodland- based pump track and leash-free zone, child and youth play zones with natural materials, and trails throughout with potential connections to Line 7 communities and county forests. 900 115 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... • Trail clip & um tack ��_ OUTDOOR g pump Family challenge courseNA •0 Stormwater nonageRr�rot LEISURE • • o ••� Shaded amenity areas Moderncomfort setion+ • � O publk washrooms Toboggan hill o 7�2 / Muki-use courts Natural play(Parkour ( a JIM v • , Universal access ,� Multi-use traiVtrack : W` : Dog play Access to water Inclusive play Outdoor classes Access to • V I L LAG E nature ( Public art ♦ • • Bike-frien4 �eilroe5 ` RECREATION �- Discovery zone � •• �r\ O Iceirollerrink s 8 • �� LeasF�fi'ee area` •• A Road cycling 1C/Pollinator • Wrfi access& 0� qi garden •• mobile technology access&support • Commuri rden • Community garden Signage+wayfinding• Gathering spaces Skateboarding Outdoor gym Eventspaces Y y . 7 N r .�c ti I' r.. 116 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... FACILITY FIT STUDY: SHANTY BAY *Note: This facility fit image is for demonstration purposes only. FACILITY FIT STUDY SHANTY BAY PARK O0 25 50 - 100 m { _4 i„ • � I 1 \ I` / \ EXISTING- EXISTING WELL VEGETATION \�,pROTECTION 1 OTTLE FILLER iC EO/WIFI 1 O D 7.� 11 1O PASSIVE PLAY& 1 C g Tu N r Z SEATING AREA 1 A D z Im Iz z OPEN TURF 1 M 1 IA O s...,i 1 PA K SECONDARY PATH 1 1 SHADAVDEN FAMILY &SEATING` ' -`�—. '. CHALLENGE t SKATE/ PUMPTRACK 1 ' INCLUSIVE PARK 1 1 �I PLAY ENTRY OJ 1 1 PARK MAIN PATH - RIDGE ROAD WEST AL GATHERING SPACE PEDESTRIAN LIGHT/WIFI/EO COMMUNITY GARDEN SKATE/PUMP TRACK MULTI-USE COURT FAMILY CHALLENGE 2117M 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... FACILITY FIT STUDY: MOONSTONE PARK Note: This facility fit image is for demonstration purposes only and conditional on land acquisition. - AGNES STREET - - -! FACILITY FIT STUDY r MOONSTONE PARK N - 0 25 50 100 m } :> -- - �r^ - NATURALIZED - — - - — - - — - - — 1 WAY-FIND11 0 MM PARKOUR !,o MULTI-USE 1- .1 z m COURT/ICE RINK EXISTING 1 OPEN TURF t WELL(-..__T' , I PROTECrON MUU/.uS 1 • - --_—- FTRAI[ WAY-FINDING �f MOST TREES RETAINED 4 WAY-�N ? OiII DOOR OFF LEASH `, •� GYM i �„ DOG,RUN 0 A O ING ��Av:FINDI . j W%� 1I =AND \ oODLAN GYM;SFATING� � !�/ ��t�!NG��� CLASS .... •'•.. ..-t. V�� .� • OUTD00�GYM ALL TREES RETAINED 5ilia y o Ine MULTI-USE TRAIL NATURAL PLAY OUTDOOR CLASS PUMP TRACK WAYFINDING OFF LEASH DOG RUN ._ a`V.�`. Pores,LoaV �•• r 118 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... The concepts presented in this section explore how the vision can be applied to existing community parks of different sizes and conditions that are typical in the Township. They are not intended to be new development plans for each of these parks. Park A. Adopt th- park design guidelinesfor supply is currently over-provisioned at Shanty Bay Community, and Specialized and park improvement should be accompanied by parks as a tool , parkland planning , • a strategy for parkland disposal.Accommodation of acquisition efforts. informal junior soccer provision at Moonstone should P be pursued with the school board prior to removal of Complete master • ' • Moonstone (Ramey Memorial Park), Craighurst, the field at Ramey park. Specific park improvement will require local community input and will likely � •• ••• • include elements from both themes. The full Vision • • • • • presentation is provided in Appendix B. Now 5 .F I'll ill J l l _ 90 119 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 6.6, PARKLAND CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES The Township's primary objective is to maintain and opportunities to achieve the amenity action plans improve the venues that it currently has and provide (recommendations) and park concepts contained facilities that are safe and of the appropriate quality. in this Master Plan document. The best practices of Parks are more than just a collection of facilities and conducting preliminary design test fits and ensuring they must be visually attractive, laid out in a coherent that grading meets required use specs should also be and functional manner, and be identifiable through implemented for every new or retrofitted park site. consistency in signage and amenities. The Parkland Classification System also provides high New park development should be undertaken level parameters that can help guide maintenance using the parameters and Parkland Classification service levels. Regularly assessing maintenance System and development guidelines provided practices and service levels is important and reflects a in the new Official Plan, while also considering commitment to quality and efficiency. RECOMMENDATIONS: A. 1 s with other aspects of parkland provision and planning,follow the guidance provided by the Y. new Parkland Classification System. B. Implement the recommended maintenance program and regularly review maintenance standards and service levels to ensure resource "p, allocation is aligned,efficient and effective. C. Ensure that the park construction process includes test fits and optimal grading standards. f_ I` k Boyview Memorial Pork 120 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 63., NATURALIZATION AND TURF MANAGEMENT There are many aspects of park area and sports field However,just reducing mowing frequency in general maintenance, but turf management often assumes park turf areas results in unacceptable loses in value a primary role, a major expenditure and often a key and visual quality. Rather the objective is to develop carbon source. While the Township has diligently alternatives to traditional turf culture. Naturalization pursued a strategy of cost-effective contracted grass- offers an opportunity to develop non-turf landscapes cutting, costs are susceptible to upward trends for that achieve user, environmental and cost objectives manual maintenance costs and competitive bidding.A and includes the following strategies: key strategy is to develop a hierarchy of maintenance woody naturalization: restores or enhances levels appropriate to the desired performance and woodlands and forests by planting trees and aesthetic outcome, while optimizing the application of shrubs. Often will build on existing forest edges to limited operational resources. improve buffer conditions that benefit the forest General turf maintenance with standard regimes often interior expend too much on non-priority and general use Upland and wet meadow naturalization: areas and too little on high use park and sports field restores dry or wet meadows with native grasses turf.As the general use areas are typically much larger and perennials. in area than high-use or sports field areas, optimization generally reduces turf expenditure. RP AA .X. M• Forest Edge Buffer Planting 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM The following table identifies a high-level, recommended maintenance program for the Township. PARK TYPE SUGGEST MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Fertilization /weed prevention program 2x per year Annual aeration Township-Wide Parks (passive) Weekly mowing Tree and amenity maintenance as per site specs Irrigation 2-3x per week Fertilization /weed prevention program 2x per year Annual aeration and top dressing of playing surfaces Sports Fields and Ball Weekly mowing with potential for increased frequency during peak seasons of Diamonds(bookable play fields and diamonds) Irrigation 2-3x per week. Not currently provided Ball diamond grooming as required to accommodate safe and quality surface conditions Fertilization /weed prevention program 2x per year Annual aeration Community Parks Mowing every 1.25 weeks Tree and amenity maintenance as per site specs Irrigation as per site conditions Fertilization /weed prevention program 1x per year Neighbourhood / Local Annual aeration if required Parks Mowing every 2-3 weeks Tree and amenity maintenance as per site specs Irrigation as per site conditions Open Space/ Naturalized Bi-weekly site visits to check for garbage, invasive species, and other issues Areas Tree pruning only if risk of falling onto roadways or structures 122 r}� w r Y R ' _ - _tee, • 5 :� � ll���'"� , t 41 46, Ak.- - 17 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... UPLAND MEADOW WET MEADOW s Before(GTA) After(GTA) r a L. ;.F Buffer turf:where a turf-like appearance is desired for non-priority areas, use of low-growing turf blends like fine fescue allows a no-mow or infrequent mowing with reasonable appearance. Turf pathways: maintain circulation in restoration areas. L. .. 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operati d Community Servi... 4 Photo Credit:Andrea Hamlin Photography 7 ACTION PLAN FOR TRAILS INCLUDED IN THIS 791e THE TRAILS CONTEXT ON Recommendations ORO-MEDONTE Oro-Medonte has a massive resource of primarily County and Crown pertaining publicly accessible forest lands with an equally huge, but disconnected network of trails.The Township has a limited role in trail activity, with one Additional .. key exception: the regionally significant,Township-wide municipal trail— on - • - •-• trail the Oro-Medonte Rail Trail. This overall trail resource has several primary projects d opportunities characteristics: to optimize the Township's It is owned and managed by several different public-sector and NGO trail investment and parties, with no overall means of systematic coordination. actions. Trail use has been growing significantly in the Township and, during the pandemic, growing immensely. Trail activity has an increasingly important impact on Township tourism and economic growth. To get to trails, unless living in very close proximity, everyone drives. As parking at trails hubs is challenging, this can discourage trail use or result in conflicts. Limited connections between trails and local businesses, limiting the economic value of trail visitation. 90 125 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... Aside from the Rail Trail, and a very minor portfolio of Developing a trail hub presents the opportunity to informal trails in woodlot and conservation parkland, enhance trail experiences and better leverage the the Township doesn't own the nature trails, but does recreation and economic value of trail activities.This have interests in connecting residents and visitors to project along with additional trail enhancements to get to the trails, parking at the trails and, increasingly, wayfinding signage and other support amenities are the means to connect some of the local trail networks: further identified later in this section. the roads, rights-of-way lands and the unopened road The Rail Trail spans the Township and beyond, allowances. connecting downtown Barrie to downtown Orillia. The Township has been actively supporting NGO trail It is an easy ride, but the granular surface limits groups particularly the Simcoe County Mountain Bike small-wheeled activity. Connection to the trail is Club(SCMBC) and the Copeland Forest Friends, with almost entirely limited to main Line roads. Even the parking development and maintenance. In 2021, the communities it bisects have very limited connections Township completed a Wayfinding Strategy report (except for the main line) and parking supply. that incorporated some of the trailhead locations.The Township is also exploring increased accommodation Aside from the rail trail, there are no pedestrian inter- of motorized trail groups and activity.Across-Township community linkages. Even within settlement areas, trail proposal by the Central Ontario All-Terrain Vehicle sidewalks and multi-use trails are rare.The potential Club(COATV) is being considered. Both the COATV to use rights-of-way land, unopened road allowances and the Simcoe County Off-Road Riders Association and county forest lands (under agreement) provide (SCORRA, trailbikes) have current agreements for use excellent potential to connect communities and of county forest trails in Oro-Medonte, primarily in the communities to recreation.The recent installation of a paved multi-use path in the right-of-way of Line North Barr and South Barr tracts. 4, provides an excellent model for cost-effective, separated pedestrian travel in a rural road right of way. •' is r i 1 Photo Credit:Andrea Homlin Photography 126 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... PARKLAND AND TRAILS [•i Study Area O Forest Parking Area T Trail System Waterbody --- Ganaraska Trail ' Provincial Park --- Oro-Medonte Rail Trail Alpine Ski Wetland I Forest Tract —Forest Access Road p Nordic Ski Significant Woodland Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI) ® Additional Recreation/Tourism Sites Highway Future Parkland Road Publicly Accessible I Trails Restricted Access Trails "1 _._._ —.—.—---:23_.—.—.—.—.—'n_l it Vasey`-,-' 1 I ' 1 Ili 19 MoonstoneT_ �r : j i tValleJ 1 I r400 I Warmlinster Martinville 93 , ' I ,Horseshoe ,urst \�Craigh . / Coulson tt ------------ 22 I Prices • _SugalIrb.ushl Braestone = Bass Lake • . Bass Lake Fergus I PP i Martin Farm Hill i 'lp `' • ,-,1, ,'�q -Ru96y-- Estate- -- Dalston 11 .r ---- " i Edgar i --r i Forest ol Home East Oro 1 I � � Crown, Hill � �• 11 Gilchrist Guthrie Hawkestone'�', r% Carthew Bay Oro-Station -"--- i Lake Simcoe �Simcoeside J_ r—✓ Oro Beach Shanty Oro Lea Beach Bay 127 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 7.2e AN OUTDOOR SPORTS TRAIL HUB An outdoor sports trail hub is a gathering place for people who participate in trail-based activities. It KEY INSIGHTS FROM creates community by offering shelter and basic SURVEY staging and welcoming amenities to visitors as well as a formal meeting and storage space for volunteers The survey found that... who develop and manage the trail system. It is a place where a visitor starts and ends their activity, most popularoutdoor hiking/ catches their breath, learns about the site and its walking/running on or pathway with '0'' history, re-fuel, and share experiences with other of - " '- indicated that theyparticipate visitors. A key strategic direction for Oro-Medonte is regularly in that activity. to develop a hub. Two potential locations have been ... respondents use trails and pathways more identified for this recommended hub, one at Bass than prior to the pandernic (56%) and do more Lake Sidroad and Line 7 and the other could be a outside in community park spaces (31%). potential partnership with Hardwood Ski and Bike. Further analysis and partnership discussions required 4% respondents would like to see more to finalize the best location. natural surface trails developed a . 30%would Opportunities to more broadly increase parking supply like to see what is already existing enhanced. at high traffic access points should also be explored 4' of respondents - or bike and identified.Adding parking will help increase trail during the normal seasonavailable and 31% of use and leverage economic benefits by increasing respondents would like to see a bike park or duration of stays, all-season trail use, and connections pump track developed. to local businesses. ...41% of respondents would like more paved Non-motorized trail activity in the Township (aside trails developed. from the Rail Trail), generally occurs in two areas: the Copeland Forest and the County Forest tract complex south of Sugarbush. Copeland trail use is somewhat in flux; there is currently a moratorium on trail F development until the currently ongoing Trail Master ' Plan, is completed. The trail development in the county -r' forest south of Su arbush has been under formal a - g � . agreement, for almost a decade, with the Simcoe County Mountain Bike Club (SCMBC).These trails have a primary trailhead on the Bass Lake Sideroad very close to Line 7. ' Zoe, Opportunities exist to better clarify service level responsibilities pertaining to both funding and risk management for both the Copeland and County forests trails and associated amenities. 128 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... As previously suggested and reflected by the map on Challenges with this location are noted below: the following page, two potential locations have been Securing a building location and space for identified.The location near Hardwood Ski and Bike is adequate parking. well suited based on location, economic development and potential partnership opportunities.This site Developing site-based potable water and sanitary also presents the opportunity to leverage existing services. infrastructure.The development of a trail centre on Accommodating SCMBC trail concerns.These this site will be dependent on partnership discussions include: and validating the identified attributes of the location >> SCMBC trail use is membership-based activity, with users and stakeholders. although essentially honour-based. The potential location at Bass Line Sideroad and Line > SCMBC concerns about excessive traffic on 7 has a number of attributes and challenges.The trail segments close to the trail head and their attributes (strengths) are identified as follows: commitment to mountain biking which continues It's developed as a current trail head for the SCMBC as a sustainable activity in natural areas. - maintained trails emanate from this point in all > SCMBC concerns about inappropriate skill four directions and is situated centrally in their levels on trails. Some trails are not appropriate extensive trail network. for novice riders and, despite discouragement, Located on the Ganaraska Trail route. there may be increased desire to use a higher skill-level trail, because its close to the trail Location serves all three of the County on-road centre or provides a short-cut. bike routes within Oro-Medonte. Pedestrian, non-motorized and motorized uses, Located on the current OFSC(snowmobile) route parking and circulation need to be carefully and the proposed COATV(ATV's) route, both segregated and managed. running along Bass Lake Sideroad. Initiatives to alleviate these concerns with Trail Centre Easy to access, along developed and undeveloped development may include developing separated on- road allowances, to Sugarbush and reasonable road and forest tract multi-use trails that disperse access Horseshoe Valley and Braestone. users, especially novice users, to more appropriate Easy access to/from Highway 11. routes and improve connections along established Potential synergy or complementation with roads. Upon the success of this Trail Centre, and Hardwood Ski and Bike commercial activities. additional one may be considered in association with the Copeland Forest. 90 129 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... Tommy Thompson Park Entrance Pavilion, Tommy Thompson Park Entrance Pavilion, Green Mountain Nature Trail Centre-Madison Toronto,Ontario Toronto, Ontario County,Alabama POTENTIAL TRAIL HUB LOCATIONS Pot Mal•' ' Potential Trail Hub it i1 Hub Options L.c-.H. Forest Tract -1 r Hardwo d Ski n Bike i• mf� .Al .T, Trail Head Pavilion Rhinebeck Park-Rhinebeck, Trail Centre Trail Centre New York • , , I � 111 _ � • � I � I J , 'i �I •"i i����+{r' ti. .1 -rt.CS�_,�€.�: -�i rt� '-"� / - .•F.v�Y 4rZ,'3' ,} Jam, Yi s :• • , �`r .5(((, !' ar � �i., f{��I'�v.-,.:1. �P-4 : y�,i�i�ti �.. � , `•tom � �.�F*`�yyT ti �. `+ `�1�.� ���'\���rts 1 __ a 1 1 " ..95�r W RECOMMENDATIONS: " r� z A. The Township should take a more active role in trail stewardship, planning and implementation. At the Township-wide level this effort \ ` requires extensive collaboration with multiple l � organizations and agencies. The Township should facilitate the creation of a formal trail hub and undertake the necessary �wd planning and partnership discussions to I determine the optimal location. " C. Work coIlaboratively with regional partners to review service level responsibilities for trails and associated amenities within the Copeland and County forests.This review should consider both ongoing maintenance and risk management. D. Be open to partnerships with the private sector to explore mutually beneficial trail opportunities ,./ that can maximize recreational experiences for residents and achieve economic benefits. E. Identify opportunities to increase parking supply at high traffic trail access points and staging areas i 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 7-3, GUIDANCE FOR FUTURE TRAIL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT The following bullets provide additional guidance for Consider adding whimsical elements along the future capital trail development and the animation / Rail Trail that surprise and delight- installation optimization of the trails inventory. art(either temporary, rotating or permanent Improve coordination with the County(forest installations). tracts), the Crown (Copeland Forest) and the user- Pursue a multi-use trail initiative to link the groups that have agreements related to significant communities, public parks and public lands trail use within the Township.An annual all-party along the Horseshoe Valley Road corridor, from trail coordination meeting might be an appropriate Craighurst to Braestone. event to start. Improving the connections of adjacent settlements Pursue funding opportunities that are available at to the Rail Trail, to incorporate fundamentally into the county, provincial and federal levels related to the pedestrian circulation fabric. trails and active transportation and their positive Expand the provision of ROW, separated multi-use health and environmental benefits. paths (Line 4). Support and encourage trail activities and Ensure suitable internal and external existing and programming to promote entry-level, learn to ride, potential trail linkages for all new development etc. subdivision planning. Continue to support and expand initiatives such as Identify opportunities to increase access to trails trailhead parking, unopened or unmaintained road for individuals facing physical accessibility barriers. allowance access, and signage and amenities. Where possible, best practices in trail accessibility Consider signing some of the on-road cycling should be followed. routes developed by the County and that are located entirely with the Township. Build on the Wayfinding Strategy to develop RECOMMENDATIONS mapping and signage that connects trail heads. Paving the trail surface. If using a phased approach, A. Complete a Township Active Transportat7ion pave those section within the adjacent settlement and Trails Master Plan to improve active areas. transportation experiences, Developing side trail experiences that go through and , settlements, connect to commercial locations(food B. Consider improvements to the Oro-Medonte &beverage) and link with waterfront experiences. ail Trail. Develop additional "railside" parkettes, like • Brewis Park, in other adjacent settlements and that include parking and potentially historically interpretive or public art installations. 132 at ions pan n , 11 c r�nl er ; c4oeass - i"`... y - li 6 Source:fdcebook.com%OroMedonte ACTION PLAN FOR CULTURE AND HERITAGE INCLUDED IN THIS 8.1. THE CULTURE AND HERITAGE CONTEXT IN ORO-MEDONTE protectRecommendations to Oro-Medonte's rich history is reflected in the Township's brand mark, in its the culture and heritage service delivery to the public and in its economic development and tourism assetscapacity and _ strategy. It is important to recognize that arts and cultural activities are diverse as the spaces that support them. Community halls and other spaces support some of these activities as do larger sites like the Burl's Creek Event Grounds. Residents also engage with arts, culture and heritage through public art and visiting important historical assets in Oro-Medonte. Township of Proud Heritage,Exciting Future The Township currently supports a focussed range of heritage services and assets that broadly protect heritage assets and interpret their respective importance to residents and visitors. SERVICES ASSETS Support for local festivals, celebrations, Maintenance of and events historical monuments Convening of Heritage Advisory and sites Committee of Council Maintenance of Naming of streets and municipal assets historical municipal Support to community organizations buildings and groups 90 133 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... WHAT WE FOUND AND HEARD Residents and stakeholders shared insights related Respondents to the household survey generally to culture, heritage, and connections to art through indicated limited interest in the future provision of several engagement activities, including through arts and craft creative spaces or facilities. 31%of interviews and responses to the surveys. A few key respondents indicated more interpretative venues findings are noted below: - heritage facilities, interactive learning spaces Information about existing culture and heritage should be developed. assets in the Township is fragmented and is not Many artists live in and produce artistic works digitally available. Residents and visitors find it and products in Oro-Medonte; strengthening the challenging to learn about the history of places network of local cultural industries and the creative and spaces. economy and connecting the network to economic Nearby Indigenous communities of the Rama development tourism development strategies are First Nation, Georgina Island First Nation and the welcomed investments of future Township effort. Beausoleil First Nation have historical connections The Township does not have a policy or program to the lands now part of the Township. The for public art or heritage interpretation signage. Heritage Advisory Committee seeks to build a Policies and practices for advancing these relationship between representatives of local respective interests are increasingly common Indigenous communities to reflect their perspective municipal practices. in the work of the Committee. Opportunities exist to strengthen and expand Efforts to restore the Oro-African Church in 2016 relationships and collaborations that can help demonstrated public interest in and support increase the arts and heritage capacity of the for restoring and interpreting the significance Township and lead to additional programs and of the Township's only National Historic Site of interpretive opportunities. Canada. There is continuing interest in the further The Burl's Creek Event Grounds provide an development of this important asset. The ongoing important site that facilitates larger scale music role and responsibilities of the Township and festivals and events. external stakeholders in the evolution of this site is not clear or certain. The following strategic actions offer a tangible path for advancing the culture and heritage agenda in There's potential to leverage culture and heritage Oro-Medonte. assets in the Township in the development or enhancement of visitor destinations and experiences as part of the tourism development activities. Alt `t M _ y c� I *• Source:focebook.com/0roMedonte 134 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 8.2. CREATE A DIGITAL CULTURE AND HERITAGE INVENTORY A digital culture and heritage11 •Weave our story-Culture Alliance In the Heart of Georgian Bay inventory is a database of cultural Let's Weave Our Story JJ and heritage assets that offers Tissons nos cultures 1 residents and visitors a window into Al kiclaa aakzokaanan moo a community's past, present, and The goal of this project is to develop a map where the cultural features of our 113 N , communities are identified and preserved. future. The primary purpose of The map will be updated and continuously O do inventor IS t0 provide do open used bythe cultureAllianceto celebrate, ■■ y foster,and p p romote the cultural resources iin 13,=kw h Gland P n::. iz rl—Umcfai database of public information the Heart of the Georgian Bay. Thank you, fnan isia,,, merci,miigwech for participating! .•�J for online content producers and managers to leverage on Identify and Share websites, applications, and mapping R platforms. Used spatially,the Click the edit button to share ,r�� inventory can be leveraged to cultural assets that you feel need to be ^ + identified and preserved. After your curate and promote heritage and point has been submitted it will not be art trails or turned into a'Interactive visible until it has been reviewed by the �— — Culture Asset Md connected t0 cultural Alliance. once the information •timvai� i pl that you have provided has been vetted ombury ��New VJasag ach a Municipality's website, tourism/ and approved, it will be added to the r map.Any personal contact information a visitor websites or as a standalone that you provide will remain confidential +� - .. .. .. '6 website. As an engagement vehicle- residents and visitors can Culture Asset Mop-cuituroiaiiionce contribute to the inventory and share their experience �..,.....�m..wh...... .. at a space or with a local cultural product. Township of Or Digital culture and heritage asset inventories are Heritage Story Map Tour relatively straightforward to assemble and maintain, and often require tapping into local volunteer interest, expertise, and partnerships. This strategy responds to the fragmented nature of knowledge about and sharing of information about culture and heritage assets in Oro-Medonte. Municipalities across Canada have facilitated the development of unique approaches Heritoge Story Mop-https://gisportol.simcoe.colorcgisloppslstorymopsl for assembling and managing relevant data to storieslbfcoclfbeobo457doo4509fcl44felfe overcome similar challenges. Avery local application of a digital culture and heritageRECOMMENDATIONS: asset inventory is the Cultural Asset Program of the Culture Alliance- involving the Town of Midland, the Town of Penetanguishene, the Township of Tiny and A. Produceopen data and digital the Township of Tay. and heritage inventoryto inform and engagecultural and .•- 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 8.3. PREPARE A MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE ORO AFRICAN CHURCH SITE As the owner and steward of the Oro African Church National Historic Site of Canada,the Township should , facilitate the preparation of a Management Plan to offer a long-term vision for the property along with strategies for ongoing management. Relatively limited provision of visitor amenities somewhat restricts use of the Church, and the broader site is maintained as basic open space. The scope of an effort to prepare a Management Plan - should address, at minimum, the following interests: The role and responsibilities of the Township and of stakeholders in the maintenance, interpretation, and future development of the property ,r - Guidance on the appropriateness of further - -- development on the property - A long-term plan for managing and repairing _ structures and other assets on the property - - Determination of appropriate uses of the Church and the property _ Criteria for consideration of external partnerships - related to the management, operations, or possible - future development of the property fez •' "E ,.., y . . k . RECOMMENDATIONS: Source:focebook.com/0roMedonte PrepareA. • offer long-term • • the • • African Church and associated property and strategies for ongoing management of •• National • Site of .•. M I 136 , 4 ACTION PLAN FOR PARKS AND 1 C ' S 1 C ' 1 INCLUDED IN THIS 910 THE SERVICE DELIVERY CONTEXT Recommendations The Township's investment in parks and recreation services should be focused on achieving the Service Delivery Objectives outlined in Section 2 in a manner that balances resource realities with opportunities for continual improvement. It is also important to recognize that the Township is just part of the broader system of recreation and active living opportunity delivery. While many residents do and desire to access programs locally within the Township, many residents can also travel to neighbouring municipalities to access team sports,fitness, cultural and aquatics opportunities through other public and private sector providers.The chart on the following page provides a high level overview of the current context with key insights from the community engagement. 90 137 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... ACTIVITY CURRENT DELIVERY CONTEXT KEY ENGAGEMENT INSIGHTS SITUATION Outdoor A wealth of opportunities exist within Survey respondents are interested in how and Nature the Township for resident to partake children access nature and outdoor recreation Based in these opportunities; however, programming. 22%of survey respondents Activities opportunities exist for more formal indicated that they would like to see more nature/ education and skills programming. outdoor education programming for children and youth under the age of 12 and 21%of survey respondents indicate that should be more outdoor recreation programming for that age group. 33%of survey respondents indicated that they felt that there should be more water education and safety programming available for children in the community. 74%survey respondents indicated that they participate in parks and recreation activities to enjoy nature. Many stakeholders indicated the increase in trails and parks system use in Oro-Medonte since the COVID-19 pandemic. 56%of survey respondents indicated that they use the trails and pathways more than prior to the pandemic. Comments provided in the survey suggest that the trails are more congested than ever and many of the new users are unaware of trail etiquette. Physical Fitness programming is limited 20%of survey respondents indicated that they would Activity within the Township, with many like to see more fitness and wellness programing residents needing to visit surrounding available for older adults(ages 60+)and 18%indicated communities to meet program and that they would like the same for adults 19-50 years workout based needs.The new old. community centre in Horseshoe Valley Fitness classes are the most popular form of indoor presents an opportunity to expand local activity participation among survey respondents fitness and wellness programming. with 42% indicated that they participate regularly. 86%of survey respondents indicated that they participate in parks and recreation activities for physical health and exercise. Culture & Some programming exists along with Visiting museums or other heritage attractions is an Heritage self-directed heritage opportunities. activity that 26%of survey respondents regularly participate in. Library activities is the second most popular indoor activity choice among survey respondents with 37% indicated that they regularly participate. 138 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... ACTIVITY CURRENT DELIVERY CONTEXT KEY ENGAGEMENT INSIGHTS SITUATION Social Community halls have traditionally 18% of survey respondents feel there is an need Connection fulfilled this function and continue to for programs that encourage socialization for older do so to varying degrees. Increased adults (ages 60+). community centre supply, more 24% of survey respondents regularly participate dynamic park spaces and amenities, in social events in the community but most survey and trails hubs and staging areas respondents indicated visiting community halls presents an opportunity to increase only a few times per year with 83% indicated that opportunities for social connections they never visit community halls. facilitated through recreation. The aging societal population will also require an increasing focus on programming that can mitigate social isolation. Individual Oro-Medonte has numerous outdoor 55% of survey respondents are motivated to and Family recreation assets that can be used participate in parks and recreation activities to be Pursuits spontaneously for individual pursuits, with their friends/family. but limited drop-in indoor spaces. 30% of survey respondents are motivated to participate in parks and recreation activities to meet new people. The Township's current model of programming relies exclusively on community(indirect) delivery- in other DIRECT AND INDIRECT RECREATION words, community organizations provide programming OPPORTUNITY DELIVERY MODELS 06 with the Township offering support through a number of ways, including: Direct Delivery: Municipal Offering subsidized facility time (e.g. ice time at the instructdeliver programming atmunicipally arena). operated Operating outdoor amenities that are available for Indirect Delivery: ' ' lunteer no or a low cost. organizations deliver programming "' .. • Grants. Full or partial operation of community halls. Hybrid or Mixed Delivery: A number of"in- between" deliver models In-kind and administrative support. public realm, including • _• delivery, space The Township had previously directly delivered for some programming and, as discussed in Section 9.2., should consider direct program delivery in the future to address strategic programming needs and opportunities. Provided as follows in this section are actions and recommendations intended to help optimize how the Township provides parks and recreation services.Some of these actions and recommendations suggest changes to current approaches/ methods are recommends while in others are simply intended to re- embed or build upon practices that currently work well. 90 139 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 91. A RECOMMENDED � a FUTURE MODEL - FOR RECREATION PROGRAMMING The Township's future model for providing recreation and related programming should be based around the { following Recreation Programming Principles. 'y°:� '� • * ' The Township's preference will be to offer recreation programming using community (indirect) delivery wherever possible.This model builds community capacity and is most often the most cost effective way of providing recreation programming. The Township will resume direct delivery of some recreation programming on a limited basis to: Fill identified gaps. w Capitalize on unique opportunities to offer specialized or pilot programs. , On an interim basis to support community organizations that may lack capacity and require transitional support before resuming community led, indirect delivery. Animate and ensure sufficient programming at new facilities (e.g. community centre at Horseshoe Valley). The Township will be open to programming and • ' v space animation partnerships with the not for profit and for profit sectors when sufficient public benefit can be adequately demonstrated. 1 . 14 Photo Credit:Andrea Hamlin Photography 140 Potential Recreation and Culture Program / Activity Step 1: Initial Program / Activity Evaluation 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi The fo I lowing figure provides a Programming Delivery Approach Tool that can be used to inform discussions and decision making on direct vs indirect delivery of recreation programming. Is there sufficient rationale to support demand for the program / activity? Does the program / activity align with Township values and the Service Delivery Objectives? proceed to Step 2. If • • • not consideroffering the program Step 2: Who is best to provide the program? 141 The Township may be best suited to Community Organizations or a Third delivering the activity if... Party Provider May Be Best Suited • There is not a local or regional to Delivering the Program / Activity organization with the capacity or skill sets If... required. • They have the required skill sets and • The Township can best ensure expertise. accessibility and inclusivity. • There are synergies with other Township They can offer the activity in a more cost offered program activities. effective manner. • The Township can provide the program in They have a track record of success a more cost effective manner. delivering similar activities. 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... The following chart provides more specific guidance and a Program Delivery Model for determining the appropriate service delivery approach for the Township to consider when deciding how to approach delivery of recreation programs.This Program Delivery Model is intended to help achieve the Recreation Programming Principles identified earlier in this section. TOWNSHIPSERVICE • COMMUNITYLEVEL DRIVEN PRIVATE PROVISION PROVIDEDAPPROACH , Description The community Quality public The Township Specialized programs identifies an interest recreation and parks works with regional for individual benefit and/or need and works programs and services partners to provide that could be provided with the Township to are provided by the a program or service in partnership with or provide the program Township that are with maximum public by the private sector. or service. in the best interest benefit. Individual benefit. Maximum public and of the community Public benefit,•regionally partner or private sector social benefit,•low-cost,• and accessible to all available; Township delivered volunteer-supported residents. support provided Public benefit,• moderate cost; delivered by municipal staff Program Essential Essential / Important/ Essential/ Important/ Specialty Classification Specialty Specialty Skill Level Entry/ Social Entry/ Intermediate/ Entry/ Intermediate/ Intermediate/ Progression Progression Advanced Market None None/ Low Low Alternative Providers Competition Available Fees/Cost None Low/ Cost Recovery Low/ Cost Recovery/ Commercial Recovery Non Resident Fee Expectations High Localized Interest High Township-wide High Township High Interest From Public Interest Public Interest Specialized Group and Willingness to Participate Access Open to All Open to All Open top All Non- Limited to Members/ Residents Users 142 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... COMMUNITYSERVICE TOWNSHIP REGIONALLY LEVEL DRIVEN PROVIDED AVAILABLE PRIVATE PROVISION APPROACH Possible Role Facilitate access to Build, operate Facilitate access to Avoid directly of Township available resources and maintain available resources competing with Staff and supports major indoor and and supports commercial that the Township outdoor facilities that the Township operators for new might be able to on Township- might be able to ventures. provide. owned lands. provide. Develop Provide access to Plan and deliver Provide access to standardized municipally owned quality, low-cost, municipally owned partnership facilities, often at a entry-level skill facilities, often at a agreement forms rate requiring tax- development rate requiring tax- that outline roles based support. programs, and based support. and responsibilities Offer guidance services to the Offer guidance to ensure that for navigating public. for navigating shared goals and Township Township outcomes are processes for processes for achieved. approvals, permits, approvals, permits, Review and etc. etc. renegotiate Support grant Support grant partnership applications for applications for agreements when external funding. external funding. needed. Resourcing to The Township build capacity may partner with and ensure an organization the success of to provide a community driven facility, recreation programming. program, or service to the public based on commercial terms (e.g. a profit must be generated, and a percentage is either paid to the Township or reinvested in the community). Examples Minor Youth Sport Oro-Medonte Arena Simcoe County Golf and Curling Clubs Organizations Day camp Museum; additional Ski and Bike Resorts Community Clubs programming for ice, field and recreation children and youth. program provision Community events and capacity. large gatherings CanSkate programs 90 143 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... ♦�1 � , �► �► _t 47 V0 ►i INK CIL Yk _z r r r 1 r 144 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 9.3. RESOURCING RECREATION PROGRAMMING As per the guidance and strategic direction provided on the previous pages, the Township has an important role to play in facilitating recreation and active living opportunities -especially as it pertains to outdoor recreation. While the Township will often not be the direct provider of the opportunity, building capacity within the system can help foster successful community driven programs, events and other initiatives.Adding an Outdoor Recreation Specialist position can help achieve these benefits by: Creating collaborations between like-minded organizations Identifying trends and programming gaps Participating in (and in some cases leading) strategic planning initiatives g p g Providing local groups with a point of contact and subject matter resource Identifying and recruiting programmers and instructors Manage volunteer stewardship and other ongoing programs Lead engagement processes pertaining to outdoor recreation Identify new and innovative opportunities to animate parks and trails Outdoor recreation in general is a highly important and valued asset among residents in Oro-Medonte and, in many cases, a driver of people choosing to live in the area.This position is ultimately suggested to help leverage this asset and ensure residents have access to a greater diversity and quality of these opportunities. 145 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... _fi-fit 1 y 1 7J1aASWI 705-52€i.[i1B3 _''..r Sr 1 41 ' s r• r I , .za �►,y �kT. � I Source:focebook.com/0roMedonte 146 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 9.4., COORDINATION AND PLANNING WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES Regional residents cross municipal boundaries to The development of cost sharing agreements could use access parks, recreation, and culture opportunities current agreements for Library services as a template. (facilities, programs and events) and, in some cases, Noted below are several other considerations that could are unaware of which municipal or not-for-profit form the basis for potential cost sharing discussions: organizations are the primary facilitator of the services Cost sharing agreements should focus on those they are accessing. services and opportunities that the Township does The Township does not currently have a formal cost- not comprehensively provide. sharing agreements with its neighbouring municipalities Discussions with neighbouring municipalities for recreation services(one does exist for Library should recognize that many of their residents services). Developing these agreements will ensure that access and benefit from outdoor space Township residents can continue to access facilities opportunities in the Township. and programming not provided locally at equitable Additional data is needed to better understand cross- and affordable rates.Additionally, it is important to municipal utilization of facilities. It may be prudent recognize that the Township will not be able to offer a to jointly work with neighbouring municipalities to level of service comparable to its urban neighbours for analyze use by location of residency. some types of recreation and culture infrastructure(e.g., indoor aquatics). Developing formalized agreements can ensure resident access to these facilities without having to incur the cost and risk position of having to develop them within the Township. __ RECOMMENDATIONS: ri I A. The Township should initiate • • its neighbouring municipalities • determine r potential cost • models. 1�Z 1101, f LA I y � f /. Source:focebook.com/0roMedonte 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 9.5. TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION Oro-Medonte has been a homeland to Indigenous and commemoration (#79). people for thousands of years and is the traditional We call upon the Canada Council for the Arts and Treaty territory of the Anishinabek people, now to establish, as a funding priority, a strategy for known as the Chippewa Tri-Council comprised of Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists to undertake Beausoleil First Nation, Rama First Nation, and the collaborative projects and produce works that Georgina Island First Nation.This territory is within contribute to the reconciliation process(#83). the pre-confederation Treaty 5 and Treaty 16, and is included within the Williams Treaties of 1923. We call upon all levels of government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, sports The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's final report halls of fame, and other relevant organizations, included 94 Calls to Action to redress the legacy of to provide public education that tells the national residential school and day schools and to advance the story of Aboriginal athletes in history(#87). process of reconciliation between Indigenous and non- We call upon all levels of government to take action indigenous people.The Commission recognized the to ensure long-term Aboriginal athlete development role that sport, recreation and culture can play in the and growth, and continued support for the North reconciliation process. Identified as follows are Calls to American Indigenous Games, including funding to Action with relevance to sport, recreation and culture host the games and for provincial and territorial investment and service delivery. team preparation and travel (#88). We call upon the federal government to establish We call upon the federal government to amend multiyear funding for community-based youth the Physical Activity and Sport Act to support organizations to deliver programs on reconciliation, reconciliation by ensuring that policies to promote and establish a national network to share physical activity as a fundamental element of information and best practices(#66). health and well-being, reduce barriers to sports We call upon the federal government to provide participation, increase the pursuit of excellence funding to the Canadian Museums Association in sport, and build capacity in the Canadian sport to undertake, in collaboration with Aboriginal system, are inclusive of Aboriginal peoples(#89). peoples, a national review of museum policies We call upon the federal government to ensure that and best practices to determine the level of national sports policies, programs, and initiatives compliance with the United Nations Declaration are inclusive of Aboriginal peoples(#90). on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and to make recommendations(#67). We call upon the federal government, in RECOMMENDATIONS: collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, and the Canadian Museums Association to mark the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation in 2017 by A. The Township is encouraged to continue establishing a dedicated national funding program dialogue Indigenous communities for commemoration projects on the theme of andpeoples of the Chippewa reconciliation (#68). to identify opportunities to utilize sports, We call upon the federal government, in recreation and culture as a vehicle for collaboration with Survivors,Aboriginal furthering the Calls to Action and advancing organizations, and the arts community, to develop reconciliation and clecolonization. a reconciliation framework for Canadian heritage 148 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 9.6. PARTNERSHIPS Partnerships are key to maximizing the benefits of and For partnerships to be successful,they must be deployed potential for public investment in recreation and can lead and managed tactfully,and partners must be supported to enhanced benefits in the community. Community- to achieve shared goals and outcomes.Township staff based organizations are often on the front lines of must manage partner relationships and there are several recreation service delivery and there are many strong 'best practices'that have emerged to ensure these groups in Oro-Medonte that play an important role. partnerships deliver the greatest value to the Township, Current partnerships with groups such as the Community the community groups,and the community itself: Hall Boards, Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Clearly identify the needs and benefits that could groups,sport organizations,and many others can form be achieved through the partnership, outlining the foundation for new collaborations and initiatives to roles and responsibilities for both the Township advance strategic goals and objectives presented in this and the community group Master Plan. Identify needed and available supports that As identified through engagement, Oro-Medonte's user can be provided, including grant funding, staff group stakeholders have been challenged because of the coordination assistance, incentives, or subsidies, pandemic. Many groups have experienced a decline in and so forth participants and revenues,whereas others- particularly Establish performance measures and annual outdoor recreation groups- have experienced increased reporting standards so that organizations receiving demand on existing infrastructure and organizational support from the Township provide needed data capacities.Sport, recreation,and parks spaces are viewed and information on how service delivery is going, as key to building connections between residents and are including participant and utilization data being more appreciated for addressing sense of isolation experienced by marginalized,disadvantaged individuals, Regularly review and renegotiate partnerships seniors,and/or those with disabilities. However, most when needed and continually work to improve volunteer-based organizations have reported that their these partnerships groups are fatigued and need support to address deeper Work to bring community groups together to sustainability issues related to volunteer retention share learnings and build new relationships, and recruitment,funding, participation levels,and as well as to deliver training and workshops maintaining affordability for participants and families. to groups on common challenges that include board management, finance and record keeping, Working with partner organizations to identify communications, and seeking out grants opportunities and challenges will help build capacity.The Township can help to ensure the long- term sustainability and success of these groups. Some community groups feel that the Township's requirements are onerous on volunteers. 900 149 RECOMMENDATIONS: A. Organize an annual symposium that brings • = ••• " = • together community groups, non-profits, and •• • • •• • " other stakeholders to explore topics of shared ... . . • . ._• . .. interest, provide capacity building workshops, and support sector-wide relationship building. . . . . - •! N + i �+ r h - .4 .• i i4't ,'c '„ VIP %AL i Y I I '111 1 • 1 '11 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 9.7. STEWARDSHIP Community stewardship can play a significant role members who create them feel a strong connection in parks, open space, and trail maintenance and to the space and are committed to caring for it.These management, monitoring conditions, and volunteer spaces, especially when situated in easily accessible mobilization around routine upkeep. Initiatives to neighbourhood parks or community parks and encourage citizen involvement in both park and trail accompanied by comfort amenities such as public development and management can generate a strong washrooms and benches, offer opportunities for sense of community pride and offset operational residents to build social relationships, learn new skills, costs.While care for parks and trails is primarily the or simply enjoy spending time in a beautiful garden. purview of the Township, when residents feel pride and ownership for public spaces, they naturally step in to help care for these places. An existing display of public stewardship in Oro- Medonte are the many gardens found throughout A. Explore opportunities t• increase the Township -all of which are provided by the Oro public participation in park and trail Horticultural Society.These gardens are serving stewardship using community a variety of functions-from beautification to site L communication, - • marketing, - • financial interpretation. These organizations and community • • support for • -• stewardship 1 NOIRGO RENG9p a � ` � R Source:focebook.com/0roMedonte 151 _ •• _ When asked about how informed they feel • - • • •. •••�' - _• - about parks and recreation opportunities in Oro-Medonte, more than half of Household •. •, Resident Survey respondents (52%) identified • - • • -• . • ,• • •• that they feel inadequately informed. Lack of • • • ,_ _• - • •. _• • • • _• . awareness of opportunities was identified by 37% of households as being a barrier as to why • . . . - •- they do not participate in parks, recreation, and/ '. . .... - .'. .- . . or active living opportunities in the Township. . . . .- -. .. .. The most identified sources for information that Oro-Medonte households look to include program guides (65%), the Township of Oro-Medonte • . . - •- - . . website(61%) local newspapers and newsletters '. .•. - • • ••- - •.• •- - . (41%) and social media feeds(41%). User groups •••. would like to see the Township improve its efforts to promote groups and opportunities that exist in Oro-Medonte. User groups would also like to see RECOMMENDATIONS: additional support from the Township in helping them to market and promote themselves. Groups would like to be more involved in sharing feedback A. Acquire digital marketing solutions (email, and guiding decision-making, as well as to develop text, social media management platforms)to greater organizational capacity. engage directly in business communication with residents about recreation, culture and sport programs, special events, and other related opportunities provided by the Township and by community organizations. 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... 9.9., ADDITIONAL POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND ALIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIES Identified as follows are additional opportunities for the Township to optimize service delivery through the development of new municipal policy and alignment with broader policies, frameworks and initiatives currently being undertaken by others. ICE ALLOCATIONS An update of this policy is suggested to help optimize The standards of play established by NSO can be the utilization of the Township's arena through the applied to determine the number of minutes of equitable allocation of ice time to organizations by required ice time per player per week. Aligning these integrating the principles of Canada's Long Term sport specific standards of play with Township's Ice Athlete Development model (LTAD) into the allocation Allocation Policy leads to greater equity of access to ice policy. National Sport Organizations (NSOs) are time within the sport and between different ice-based required to align their sport programs to the LTAD sports - players get the time they need to learn, enjoy, by setting standards for the type, duration, and and afford to participate in the program appropriate to intensity of activity that is appropriate for each age their age, interest, and ability- and only more ice time cohort with the respective sport.This guidance is also if it is available. Many Canadian communities have responsive to issues identified by sport and recreation updated their ice allocation policies to align with LTPD organizations in Oro-Medonte during stakeholder principles. interviews and the stakeholder survey. Sport Framework Example:Hockey Canada Proposed Long Term Player Development(LTPD)Seasonal Chart-Novice UpdateNumber of Start date DOGlopmiint Start date Development a Playoff Tournaments Nuril of Novice Practices to' Season forGames regularSesson Season Games A. Allocation Practices total Ideal 40-45 Sept 15 10 weeks Dec 1 14 weeks N 1 A 3 tournaments 30-35 the 20 practices 28 practices 12 games • • • •• timize 2 ex games 16 games use of indoor ice and Coach Development Programs-Coach Certifl cationiContin u Ing Education Program{CEP} to achieve equity in the e I Coach I Degicripition I Clink Manuel Resource Video Resou Novice Intro Coach On-Lme Classrown ton Ice HC Skills Marmal-Init, ton Skills of Cold 1-4 provision • • • Coach Level On-Line Classroom ton Ice HC Skills Manual-Novice " S Cial Clinics CEP Classroom fOn lce Specialty Clinic Drill Packs Skills of Gold 1-4 -•• ice-based sport Hockey Canada Development Programs—Novice organizations. Age DlvMlon Player Coach On We Off-lice Dev ll Promo In Development curriculum currlculum Novice -Skills Camps for Players .NCCP(lnlro x x (IP I Novice Curriculum CDach!Coachi x x x x Development) -Chevy Safe and Fun -Coach klentorship -Esso Fun Days x x x x x -Coach component with -HC Skills Camps x x x x x Skills Camp -NSST x x x x -hNSST Drills for -NCMP Specialty Clinics improvement package version 2-03130f2013 Page 35 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT Ddvleppe t de juueurs 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... AGE FRIENDLY PLANNING The Government of Canada defines an age-friendly community as one in which the polices, services - __ r 18-2 and structures related to the physical and social ' environments are designed to help seniors"age actively". In Canada, age 65 is generally considered to ' ' ' ' Aging ' ' be the defining age of seniors. Both the province and oji-Communities Simcoe County have thoughtfully addressed healthy aging through frameworks and strategies that aim to provide more inclusive and accessible environments for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. ` r The age demographic in Oro-Medonte is predominantly characterized by mature singles and `h 1. l"�" I'I 'I I. •;l�JI I I l.-•.-1'Tlh I I.i":f f%;I•'•l couples, middle-aged families and older families and empty nesters -21%of the Township population is over 'Ontario the age of 65 and the proportion of older adults will increase over the term of the Master Plan. Many older adult residents want to remain engaged in all areas of community life. It is important that the Township continues to recognize what seniors have and continue to offer their community. Parks A. Develop . Age Friendly Action and recreation playa role in understanding and incorporate policies and best practices into meeting the age- related needs of seniors including the Township's recreation programming and communication and information, transportation, social overall service delivery. participation, respect and social inclusion,and civic participation needs. i y .T� \ 1 I 1 154 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Climate change is affecting communities across Canada in different ways and nearly every facet of municipal CAMPAIGNTHE #SAVEPONDHOCKEY operations is being impacted, particularly recreation and parks. Climate change has affected average precipitation volumes,frequency of dangerously cold or hot days, _. , campaign frequency and severity of extreme weather events,and ��QOND yoC� internationalan is putting pressure on municipalities to improve their `� `/ campaign operations to minimize environmental impacts. Indoor � hockey community to raise and outdoor recreation amenities and park spaces are awareness of the climate crisis proving to be key sites for the impacts of climate change through the hosting of pon, hockey to manifest themselves. around the world. The tournaments donate From sport field users having to make frequent profits to projects tackling the climate crisis in adjustments to scheduling due to extreme inclement immediatean effort to take weather patterns,to Rink Rat volunteers coping with #SavePondHockey as winters become shorter and increasing temperature variability that challenges the warmer. Over 3500 peopleparticipated provision of natural ice rinks, municipal operations will tournaments world wide, in places have to change in response to climate change. Recreation River, NWT, Canada, and parks have historically been a medium for education and social change and will both play an important role in how we adapt and respond to climate change. . ,. Water, energy, material use and waste management are all top-of-mind concerns for municipalities. Recreation _ and sport infrastructure consumes significant amounts f of resources to operate and municipalities are now i examining how these facilities can be retrofitted or designed to use less energy, incorporate clean energy technologies to help reduce emissions, and are utilizing innovative architecture to minimize construction material use and waste, all helping to contribute to environmental Photo: , .,o . o ,with credit sustainability. (double check lost nome) 90 155 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... Increasingly, provincial and federal funding opportunities CONSIDERATIONS FOR SERVICE for recreation and parks are incorporating a climate change lens or require municipalities to demonstrate DELIVERY how the initiative relates to and advances environmental Explore how park and open space design can sustainability. For example, municipal recreation be used to help mitigate adverse effects of and culture infrastructure eligible for federal funding climate change- i.e., stormwater management, through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program tree canopies for shade and carbon capture, must speak to how the investment may impact the naturalness and low impact design, walkable/ environment and hold up to the effects of climate bikeable locations. change.Another funding stream,the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program, requires applicants to Develop strategy for electrification of in-house submit emissions modeling data, structural information, parks and trails maintenance equipment such as and building energy profiles. New construction is mowers, blowers, trimmers, and groomers. required to be built to a net-zero standard or be net-zero Implement dual-stream waste diversion in parks ready- meaning the facility must be designed to have and at strategic points the Oro-Medonte Rail Trail. no net emissions at all. Moving forward, Oro-Medonte Be mindful of climate change impacts on parks should be prepared to speak to how their operations and trails operations and costs such as lengthened relate to and work to minimize environmental impacts. turf growing season, and more extreme weather Provincial policy(Ontario Regulation 397/11) also patterns. requires every municipality to maintain Energy Follow professional trail building standards, Conservation and Demand Management Plans for such as IMBA trail building guidelines, in all trail specified facilities (including cultural facilities, indoor development to ensure sustainable and enjoyable recreational facilities and community centres, art design. galleries, performing arts facilities, auditoriums, indoor Naturalize park and open space areas, where sports arenas, indoor ice rinks, indoor swimming pools, appropriate, to support or rehabilitate ecological gyms and indoor courts for playing tennis, basketball functions, and improve climate resilience. or other sports).Aligning with this policy is legislated and should be set forth a basis for municipalities to Strive to protect natural vegetation and habitats set targets and identify initiatives to reduce energy and promote wildlife passage corridors through parks and open space areas. consumption and green house gases(GHG's). Conduct environmental impact/efficiency audits for all indoor facilities and work towards RECOMMENDATIONS: completing recommended actions/activities. Consider climate resilient design and systems when developing new or enhanced recreation spaces. A. Develop • strategy forreducing Consider electrifying existing maintenance environmental •• of parks operations, J equipment fleet. includingequipment, • .• • species • diversion and minimizing water consumption. M I 156 'r OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, DirectQ.L • e Xl ll� IMPLEMENTATION OTHER KEY IMPLEMENTATION - - - - CONSIDERATIONS • • •- •• - • • - - - - •• • The timing and resource requirements identified in the table do not account - ' - '• ' ' -' ' - ' for limited staff capacity and other competing plans and initiatives that require implementation. Timing may need to be adjusted based on these considerations. A number of the recommendations are interconnected. Delays in one may impact another. Capital costs can fluctuate and impact project viability. The recommended projects identified in the Master Plan also need to be prioritized alongside competing, non-parks and recreation projects. Based on the above considerations, the Township should update the Master Plan's implementation strategy on a regular basis as new information becomes available. 10J.INDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES ESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL OURCES TIMING FTE RESOURCE . DEVELOPMENT S=1-3 REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS SOURCES RECOMMENDATIONS M=4-6 CHANGE $$ MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT-TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY YEARS NN=NET NEW CHANGE GRANT OR FINANCING Indoor Arena A. Aim for a service level standard of 1 arena: M NC NC DS 20,000 residents.Based on this service level no immediate standard,the Township should begin considering change but when the addition of a second sheet of ice when built will require service levels reach 1 arena:30,000 residents. additional B. Undertake an Ice Arena Strategy in the mid- staffing term(5-7 years)to explore potential options and financial impacts of adding a second sheet of ice and the best approach for replacing the existing area when it reaches the end of its life(10-15 years).This Strategy should consider regional ice arena provision and may be best conducted in partnership with other regional municipalities. Given the operational efficiencies of twin ice surfaces,the study should also explore future options to build the second sheet of ice and replace the existing arena at the same location. 0 3 3 CD m 158 RESOURCEESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL FUNDING SOURCES TIMING FTE REQUIREMENTSS=1-3 REQUIREMENTS RECOMMENDATIONS M=4-6 CHANGE $$=MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT-TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY YEARS NN NET NEW CHANGE GRANTOR FINANCING Gymnasiums A. Aim for a service level standard of 1 community- M NN $$ P owned gymnasium for every 15,000 residents. DS This service level suggests that the Township should begin exploring the viability of another community gymnasium in the short to mid-term (0-7 years). B. Activate the new Horseshoe Valley Community Centre and Gymnasium and ensure space allocation and animation achieves the best mix of structured and spontaneous use. C. The Township should continue to coordinate provision and work with schools to maximize community access. D. Consider gymnasium partnership opportunities if/when school redevelopment or new development occurs. w D o_ Q N n (.0 O 0 3 3 O r' CO (D G 159 RESOURCEESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL FUNDING SOURCES TIMING FTE REQUIREMENTSS=1-3 REQUIREMENTS RECOMMENDATIONS M=4-6 CHANGE $$=MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT-TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY YEARS NN NET NEW CHANGE GRANTOR FINANCING Fitness and A. Aim for a service level standard of 1 municipal M-L NN S-M P Wellness fitness centre for every 15,000 residents.This Facilities service level suggests that the Township is deficient in the short term. B. Maximize fitness and wellness programming opportunities at the new community gymnasium. C. Consider including a fitness centre as part of future school-community gymnasium developments. D. Be open to partnerships with both public and private sector entities to meet resident needs for 73 fitness facilities and programming. v O D m <n v o_ Q N n (.0 O 0 3 3 O r' (D 160 RESOURCEESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL FUNDING SOURCES TIMING FTE REQUIREMENTSS=1-3 REQUIREMENTS RECOMMENDATIONS M=4-6 CHANGE $$=MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT-TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY YEARS NN NET NEW CHANGE GRANT OR FINANCING Community Halls A. The Township should assume full responsibility S NN $$ P for community hall operations and maintenance. DS Existing halls Boards should transition to a Community Hall Activation role in situations IF where utilization and other factors support continuing hall operations. B. The Township should utilize the recommended Community Hall Provision Framework to determine the future viability of community halls and direct future decision making.This Framework will help the Township determine whether a hall should be sustained for general use,exclusive use,or decommissioned. C. As recommended in the 2010 Strategic Facilities Plan,the Township should work towards a long- term approach of developing consolidated halls in Moonstone and Shanty Bay that can meet diverse community programming and social gathering space needs. 0 3 3 m 161 RESOURCEESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL FUNDING SOURCES TIMING FTE REQUIREMENTSS=1-3 REQUIREMENTS RECOMMENDATIONS M=4-6 CHANGE $$=MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT-TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY YEARS NN NET NEW CHANGE GRANTOR FINANCING Indoor Aquatics A. Undertake an Aquatics Facility Feasibility Study M NC $ P when the Township's population is approaching TL 30,000 residents. DS B. Consider a financial contribution to municipalities in the region that offer indoor aquatics(City of Orillia,City of Barrie and potentially the Midland YMCA)to ensure Township residents continue to have access to these facilities at the local resident rates. This financial contribution could be an agreed to lump sum amount or based on levels of Township resident use. Indoor/Outdoor A. Assess the viability and opportunities for a S NC $ P Multi-Sport Turf multi-sport facility as part of the recommended TL Guthrie site development(more guidance DS provided in the subsequent section). IF Q 0 n N 0 0 3 3 0 r' CD (D 162 10.2. OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES ESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL FUNDING SOURCES TIMING FTE RESOURCE DS=DEVELOPMENT � S=1-3 REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS RELATED SOURCES YEARS NC=NO $=SMALL p=PARTNERSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS CHANGE • M=4-6 $$=MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT-=TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY � L=7-10 TERM LIMITED NC=NO IF=INFRASTRUCTURE YEARS NN=NET NEW CHANGE GRANTOR FINANCING Multi-Sport A. Undertake • Complex at Development • • Guthrie )> Validate local • regional • • )> Determine the optimal configuration of indoor • outdoor 1� )> Identify land develop considerations and costs; • )> Establish a strategy for facility development • . • operating ••e 1� 0 163 i • RESOURCEESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL FUNDING SOURCES TIMING FTE REQUIREMENTSS=1-3 REQUIREMENTS . RECOMMENDATIONS M=4-6 CHANGE $$ MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT-TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY YEARS NN NET NEW CHANGE GRANT OR FINANLINU Rectangular A. Provide one artificial turf or two full size natural S NN $$ P Fields turf fields(or equivalent)to achieve of Service DS Level of 1 full sized field for every 10,000 residents. IF B. Concentrate provision of all required rectangular fields at the Guthrie site as part of an overall site development program. Decommission the maintained open space/fields at Richelieu Park upon provision of new fields at Guthrie. C. Support field improvements and ongoing maintenance of fields at existing schools and consider providing support to enhance field builds at any future school sites. 73 D. Implement user fees for newly provided rectangular fields. v m <n v 00 D o_ Q N n (.0 O 0 3 3 O r' (D 164 RESOURCEESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL FUNDING SOURCES TIMING FTE REQUIREMENTSS=1-3 REQUIREMENTS . RECOMMENDATIONS M=4-6 CHANGE $$ MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT-TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY YEARS NN NET NEW CHANGE GRANT OR FINANLINU Ball Diamonds A. Provide Class A diamonds to better accommodate S NN $$ DS current and future demand to achieve a Service Level of 1:4,207. This suggests an additional 2 Class A Diamonds should be provided,ideally to create a 4-diamond cluster at Guthrie. B. Maintain existing supply of Class B diamonds at neighbourhood and community parks if these diamonds are permitted for weekly seasonal use. Consider removing Class B diamonds if demand can be accommodated on Class A diamonds,or if they are not used for organized,weekly play to make space available for emerging outdoor recreation activities that the space may be suitable for. C. Formally remove the unmaintained diamonds at Craighurst from the inventory. D. Decomission the ball diamond at Shanty Bay and replace the level of provision through development of the new Guthrie diamonds. E. Develop a Ball Diamond Allocation Policy to ensure different groups of users have access to the hours of diamond time required. The policy should ensure that minor programs have access to quality fields to provide afield of dreams'experience that nurtures a lifelong commitment to participation. 165 ESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL FUNDING SOURCES TIMING FTE RESOURCE DS=DEVELOPMENT S=1-3 REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS RELATED SOURCES RECOMMENDATIONS YEARS NC=NO $=SMALL p=PARTNERSHIP � M=4-6 CHANGE $$=MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT—=TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY � L=7-10 TERM LIMITED NC=NO IF=INFRASTRUCTto]RE YEARS NN=NET NEW CHANGE GRANTOR FINANCING � Tennis Courts A. Maintain the current provision of two tennis courts • achieve a service level • 000 residents. 1 B. Remove the existing tennis court • engage with the community •explore options for the site(e.g.disposition,divestment and use of funds for other nearby community park • • • • RESOURCEESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL FUNDING SOURCES TIMING FTE REQUIREMENTSS=1-3 REQUIREMENTS . RECOMMENDATIONS M=4-6 CHANGE $$ MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT-TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY YEARS NN NET NEW CHANGE GRANT OR FINANLINU Pickleball A. Provide a dedicated Township-wide outdoor M NC $ DS pickleball court facility in the near term at the Guthrie site. B. Support delivery of an indoor pickleball program in the new community gymnasium. C. Operate and maintain a dedicated pickleball court facility in a manner comparable to the membership-based tennis court model. D. Monitor pickleball participation levels and future needs and establish a defined level of service in 5-7 years once trends are better known.Use this service level to develop a strategy for additional pickleball infrastructure. E. As new gymnasiums and outdoor multi-use sport courts are planned and developed in the future, consider adding pickleball lines to maximize the ability of this infrastructure to support pickleball growth. N p 0 3 3 r' C0 (D G 167 RESOURCEESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL FUNDING SOURCES TIMING FTE REQUIREMENTSS=1-3 REQUIREMENTS . RECOMMENDATIONS M=4-6 CHANGE $$ MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT-TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY YEARS NN NET NEW CHANGE GRANT OR FINANLINU Playgrounds A. Target a provision level of 1 playground for every S-L NC $$ P 1,500 residents(generally similar to current). IF B. Over the next 10 years,work towards providing 4 "destination"playgrounds in the Township.These playgrounds should offer a higher level of dynamic play and be distributed geographically across the Township in community parks. C. Incorporate play equipment replacement costs in the Township's long term capital budget and Asset Management Plan. O (D v v O D (D W N W N D N 0- 0 N n (.0 O 0 3 3 O r' (D 168 RESOURCEESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL FUNDING SOURCES TIMING FTE REQUIREMENTSS=1-3 REQUIREMENTS . RECOMMENDATIONS M=4-6 CHANGE $$ MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT-TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY YEARS NN NET NEW CHANGE GRANT OR FINANLINU Multi-Sport A. Maintain provision of multi-sport courts to achieve S NC $ DS Courts a service level of 1:2,200 population across the Township. B. As previously suggested under Tennis Courts(5.4), it is recommended that the Barillia Park court is removed from the inventory and a community consultation process undertaken to determine the best future course(s)of action for the site(e.g. disposition,divestment and use of funds for other nearby community park projects,etc.). C. Renew the court surface at Hawkestone and consider the provision of lighting. 73 D. Remove the dasher boards at Ramey Park and consider utilizing a temporary system for ice season use. m (n N a) N W 0 0- 0 N n (.0 O 0 3 3 O r' (D G 169 RESOURCEESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL FUNDING SOURCES TIMING FTE REQUIREMENTSS=1-3 REQUIREMENTS . RECOMMENDATIONS M=4-6 CHANGE $$ MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT-TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY YEARS NN NET NEW CHANGE GRANT OR FINANLINU Outdoor Rinks A. Continue to support volunteers in the provision S TT $ DS of outdoor ice surfaces and ensure these efforts IF are adequately recognized through a formalized program. B. Use the recommend Criteria to assess the viability and cost-benefit of sites for refrigerated systems. C. Identify opportunities to add unique outdoor ice experiences such as ice pathways that can animate and draw people to parks during winter months. D. If the Township considers a refrigerated outdoor ice surface in the future,preference should be given to the Guthrie site based on operational efficiencies/synergies. Skate,Scoot& A. As a short term priority,explore opportunities to S NC $ $$ DS Bike Facilities develop a pump track. IF B. Collect more comprehensive data on skateboard and scooter participation and monitor trends. Use this data to inform decision making on the inclusion of dedicated amenities in new and enhanced parks. C. Begin to provide mobile or seasonal skate and scooter amenities where feasible. (D 170 RESOURCEESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL FUNDING SOURCES TIMING FTE REQUIREMENTSS=1-3 REQUIREMENTS . RECOMMENDATIONS M=4-6 CHANGE $$ MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT-TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY YEARS NN NET NEW CHANGE GRANT OR FINANLINU Launches, A. Additional boat launch capacity is required on S TT $ DS Wharfs&Docks Lake Simcoe to address and manage increasing demand. Target provision of 5 total boat launches with dedicated parking for a future service level. B. As previously identified,a Water Access Study should be undertaken to guide future decision making and resource allocations. C. Invest in an automation system for permits and customer transactions that can more effectively capture use data.Once local and visitor use characteristics and associated impacts are better understood,explore potential fees approaches that align costs and benefits to local residents. Dog Off-Leash A. Consider designating a dog off leash area S NC $ P Areas in suitable,fenced space at a community or IF specialized type park in partnership with a community-driven organization that provides volunteer and fundraising support for the facility. N p 0 3 3 r' C0 (D G 171 ESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL FUNDING SOURCES TIMING FTE RESOURCE DS=DEVELOPMENT � S=1-3 REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS RELATED SOURCES YEARS NC=NO $=SMALL p=PARTNERSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS CHANGE • M=4-6 $$=MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING =LARGE TL=TAX LEVY L=7-10 TERM LIMITED NC=NO IF=INFRASTRUCTURE YEARS NN=NET NEW CHANGE 'A FINANCING Parkland A. Utilize the refreshed Parkland Classification Classification System to guide acquisition,provision and management of parks and open space assets. B. Continuously review,update and build-out the Parkland Classification System to ensure1� alignment - • • continuously evolving community • CO 172 • • TIMING FTE ESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL FUNDING SOURCES S=1-3 REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS RELATED SOURCES RECOMMENDATIONS M=4-6 CHANGE $$=MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT-TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY YEARS NN NET NEW CHANGE GRANTOR FINANCING Parkland A. As an overarching Township-wide target,strive S NC $ DS Provision to achieve 4.0 Ha.of managed parkland per 1,000 residents. B. Use 2.2 Ha.of parkland per 1,000 residents in settlement areas(as per the table provided on page 87)as a high-level target,while also considering other practical factors that may offset or reduce the need for the Township to acquire or develop incremental parkland to achieve this target(e.g.non-municipal parkland supply,the quality and appeal of park space, demographics,etc.). C. Do not purchase or accept through the development process designated environmentally sensitive areas,significant woodlots,ravine lands, "hazard"lands,water supply infrastructure, stormwater management infrastructure and related lands,unless such acquisition meets another Township priority,such as a high priority environmental protection or trail linkage function. D. Focus waterfront parkland acquisition efforts to acquire useable-shoreline waterfront parkland and improve shoreline access and launch function in its waterfront road allowance portfolio. 173 RESOURCEESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL FUNDING SOURCES TIMING FTE REQUIREMENTSS=1-3 REQUIREMENTS RECOMMENDATIONS M=4-6 CHANGE $$=MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT-TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY YEARS NN NET NEW CHANGE GRANT OR FINANCING Planning A. Use the Township-wide planning and policy S NC $ DS Guidance for guidance as a basis for future decision making. Parkland B. Formalize a new cash-in-lieu policy using the policy framework provided. C. Undertake the recommended planning and policy actions identified for specific areas within the Township. D. Use the parkland disposition draft policy statement and parameters to formalize a new policy that will guide how,when and under what circumstances the Township is prudent to consider disposing of surplus parkland. E. Consider disposition of the specific land parcels identified in this section. F. Undertake the recommended Water Access Study. N � N D 00 Q O_ N p 0 3 3 r' C0 (D 174 RESOURCEESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL FUNDING SOURCES TIMING FTE REQUIREMENTSS=1-3 REQUIREMENTS RECOMMENDATIONS M=4-6 CHANGE $$=MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT-TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY YEARS NN NET NEW CHANGE GRANTOR FINANCING Parkland A. Adopt the park design guidelines for Community, S NC $ DS Design and Neighbourhood,and Specialized parks as a tool for Development parkland planning and acquisition efforts. Guidance B. Complete site master plans for Moonstone (Ramey Memorial Park),Craighurst,Arbourwood /Shelswell,Shanty Bay and Horseshoe Bay using these guiding concepts. Parkland A. As with other aspects of parkland provision and S NC $$ DS Construction planning,follow the guidance provided by the IF and Maintenance new Parkland Classification System. Guidelines P B. Implement the recommended maintenance program and regularly review maintenance standards and service levels to ensure resource allocation is aligned,efficient and effective. C. Ensure that the park construction process includes test fits and optimal grading standards. N CD Q O n N p C) 3 3 r' CO (D G 175 10A TRAI LS ESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL OURCES TIMING FTE RESOURCE . DEVELOPMENT S=1-3 REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS SOURCES RECOMMENDATIONS M=4-6 CHANGE $$ MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT-TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY YEARS NN NET NEW CHANGE GRANT OR FINANCING An Outdoor A. The Township should take a more active role in S TT $$ DS Sports Trail Hub trail stewardship,planning and implementation. IF At the Township-wide level this effort requires extensive collaboration with multiple P organizations and agencies. B. The Township should facilitate the creation of a formal trail hub and undertake the necessary planning and partnership discussions to determine the optimal location. C. Work collaboratively with regional partners to 73 review service level responsibilities for trails and associated amenities within the Copeland and County forests.This review should consider both ongoing maintenance and risk management. D. Be open to partnerships with the private sector to explore mutually beneficial trail opportunities that can maximize recreational experiences for residents and achieve economic benefits. E. Identify opportunities to increase parking supply at high traffic trail access points and staging areas (D 176 ESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL FUNDING SOURCES TIMING FTE RESOURCE DS=DEVELOPMENT S=1-3 REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS RELATED SOURCES RECOMMENDATIONS YEARS NC=NO $=SMALL p=PARTNERSHIP � M=4-6 CHANGE $$=MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT-=TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY � L=7-10 TERM LIMITED NC=NO IF=INFRASTRUCTURE YEARS NN=NET NEW CHANGE GRANTOR FINANCING � Guidance A. Complete a Township Active Transportation M TT DS for Future and Trails Master Plan to improve Trail System transportation infrastructure,experiences,and P Development plan for B. Consider improvements •the Cro-Meclonte Rail •y �• • 10.5.CULTURE AND HERITAGE ESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL OURCES TIMING FTE RESOURCE . DEVELOPMENT S=1-3 REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS SOURCES RECOMMENDATIONS M=4-6 CHANGE $$ MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT-TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY YEARS NN NET NEW CHANGE GRANT OR FINANCING Digital Culture A. Produce an open data and digital culture S TT $ DS and Heritage and heritage inventory to inform and engage P Asset Inventory residents and visitors about Oro-Medonte's cultural and heritage assets. Oro-African A. Prepare a Management Plan to offer a long- S TT $ DS Church term vision for the Oro African Church and P associated property and strategies for ongoing management of this important National Historic IF Site of Canada asset. m v v O D m <n N w W D N 0- 0 N n (.0 O 0 3 3 O r' Cn (D 178 10.6. PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICE DELIVERY ESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL OURCES TIMING FTE RESOURCE . DEVELOPMENT S=1-3 REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS SOURCES RECOMMENDATIONS M=4-6 CHANGE $$ MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT-TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY YEARS NN NET NEW CHANGE GRANT OR FINANCING A Recommended A. Use the Recreation Programming Principles, S NN $-$$ DS Future Model Programming Delivery Approach Tool,and P for Recreation Program Service Delivery Model to guide Programming recreation programming provision. Resourcing A. The Township should provide or enhance M NC $ TL Recreation recreation programing related to outdoor and Programming nature-based activities,physical activity,culture &heritage,social connection,and individual and family pursuits. B. Consider adding a 1.o full-time equivalent(FTE) 73 Outdoor Recreation Specialist. Coordination A. The Township should initiate discussions with S TT $ DS and Planning its neighbouring municipalities to determine P with Other potential cost sharing models. Municipalities 0 N n CDO O 3 3 O r' (D G 179 RESOURCEESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL FUNDING SOURCES TIMING FTE REQUIREMENTSS=1-3 REQUIREMENTS . go RECOMMENDATIONS M=4-6 CHANGE $$ MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT-TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY YEARS NN NET NEW CHANGE GRANTOR FINANCING Truth and A. The Township is encouraged to continue dialogue S NC $ P Reconciliation with Indigenous communities and peoples of the Chippewa Tri-Council to identify opportunities to utilize sports,recreation and culture as a vehicle for furthering the Calls to Action and advancing reconciliation and decolonization. Partnerships A. Organize an annual symposium that brings S TT $ IDS together community groups,non-profits,and P other stakeholders to explore topics of shared interest,provide capacity building workshops, and support sector-wide relationship building. Stewardship A. Explore opportunities to increase public S TT $ IDS participation in park and trail stewardship using P community agreements,communication,and marketing,and financial or in-kind support for community-led stewardship initiatives. Marketing and A. Acquire digital marketing solutions(email, S TT $ IDS Communications text,social media management platforms)to engage directly in business communication with residents about recreation,culture and sport programs,special events,and other related opportunities provided by the Township and by community organizations. (D 180 RESOURCEESTIMATED INCREMENTAL INCREMENTAL FUNDING SOURCES TIMING FTE REQUIREMENTSS=1-3 REQUIREMENTS RECOMMENDATIONS M=4-6 CHANGE $$=MEDIUM EF=EXTERNAL FUNDING YEARS TT-TASK& $$$=LARGE TL=TAX LEVY YEARS NN NET NEW CHANGE GRANT OR FINANCING ADDITIONAL POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND ALIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIES Ice Allocation A. Update the Ice Allocation Policy to optimize the S NC $ DS use of indoor ice and to achieve equity in the provision of ice to Oro-Medonte's ice-based sport organizations. Age Friendly A. Develop an Age Friendly Action Plan to S NC $ DS Planning incorporate policies and best practices into the IF Township's recreation programming and overall service delivery. P Climate A. Develop a strategy for reducing environmental S NC $ DS Change and impacts of parks operations,including P Environmental equipment,landscaping techniques,species 73 Sustainability varietals,fleet electrification,waste diversion and minimizing water consumption. v O m u� N � W =3 � Q O_ N p _ o 3 3 C (D 181 • 1 IDirector, Operations and Community APPENDICES "si'l " A a ' fy f 1 0 r ' I% �Y'�'a :. : w. 11 � � r'. A lj�W Who /� � •'ice""� .P'+� o�y fd �aJ -P "'s^'�`:: � l� - sw�--•> C ��:(y _, s. -�j. _,ai+f,' ' Fir• q'^ :b,r �'v*,I. v�c� � �--• � / - Y - - P,. .. R' y �"`' - ice' o # '.._ 'v.•!,.-. -`i 43}'l " ♦tY' r ,�--' MMedor,te. .=r .✓� y-.��. � #� �":�'� � "`� � 'ti .:�', 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... APPENDIX A: RECTANGULAR FIELD DESIGN AND DEMAND ANALYSIS FULL SIZE FIELD DEMAND ANALYSIS ONTARIO SOCCER ASSOCIATION FIELD Atypical natural unlit field provides approximately 400 DESIGN GUIDELINES hours of annual playing capacity. The analysis below demonstrates that the current Oro-Medonte based soccer programs could be accommodated (on different AGE GAME ROSTER FIELD SIZE days) on 1-2 full size fields. GROUP FORMAT SIZE . formal Estimated number of participants 700 matches Number of participants per team 12 Width: ; assumption Estimated number of teams 58 players _ Weeks in a season 8 Field times per week 1 Hours required per week 2 or ; Total seasonal hours required per team 16 players L Hours required per team divided by 50% 467 to account for 2 teams per field Account for weather @ additional 20% 560 hours players _ Total Primetime Hours Required 560 *Development of new fields additionally will provide ' ' opportunities to grow adult sport programming and leagues. • • .0 Width: .: players Length:105m adult) 183 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... APPENDIX B: COMMUNITY PARK CONCEPT DESIGN STUDY r 'y. Oro-Medonte Parks and Recreation Master Plan Community Parks Programming & Concept Study M184M 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... Trends and Changes Multi-use&flexible spaces Diversified activities&interests Accessibility&Inclusivity Seasonal events High quality park&recreation Age-friendly Post-Covid response Family oriented programs&learning opportunities Residents&visitors Oj0 r t3 T �V O ' I l I.. 'i➢ Healthy Lifestyle Sustainability&Bio-diversity Interactive&mobile access Wellness&Fitness Native fauna and flora Social media&volunteering Essential Service Dog parks E-sports Programming . 44% ,ems OUTDOORTralcycling&pump track _ �� v Family challenge course® Storm ester managelhent • LEISURE ,,' m. � Q o • •Shaded amenity areas . J,� •, pudic washrooms �y Tobogg3n hill M. Natural play/Parkour V : A Muki-use courts ,• Universal mess Muki-use trailr k ®®` �,! Dog play Inclusive play a Acccss to water ® Outdoor classes Access to nature Public art • V I L LAG E Bil«.;;fn f r„ilities ` TL RECREATION Discovery zone � O� kelroller rink �\\Jv(JJ � �1 Leash-fi free area. Pollinator 3® W4 access& Roa cycling PW H T garden d mobile technology'a access&support mac �e-� Community garden Signage+wayfrtding® Gathering spaces Skateboarding Outdoorgym Event spaces E185M 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... Suitable Site Condition: OUTDOOR LEISURE • Natural environments—wood lot/meadow/creek/wetland • Locations in settlement fringes or lower density/lower population communities • Accommodate varied topography „ • Accommodate limited street frontage and challenging boundary conditions g g g Y � Wayfinding Signage • Linkages to nature-based trails +Bottle Filler Station Providin ale&, to de ns and k Featuring: par vis drated ��- Mountain Cycling Natural Play +' an Infrastructure Exploring nature elements En sh of the I ,«b z„.8 r;o/ ,cal challenge through creative and down led,the thrill, and topography challenge unstructured play the laug ter,and the rosy with natural materials eeks Outdoor Classroom Natural Prairie Leash-free Area Getting to kin he world Low maintena itat ' )vial space allowing dogs outside and renewing attracting a of ", unning and playing off leash enthusiasm for learning. wildlife and of while contained VILLAGE RECREATION Suitable Site Condition: • Built-up or agricultural environments • Locations within higher-density/higher popu corn nities • Require flatter topography • Require more extensive street fronta e d re adjac ies Pedestrian-scale Lighting • Ideal for school adjacency and clos ad b OW multi-use paths +Electrical Outlet/Wifi Providing safety of nighttime travel and connection to the Internet Featuring: ulti-pu Court Inclusive Play+ Road Cycling +Ice Rinks Family Challenge Infrastructure 'ety of sp - Considering needs of all kids Connecting neighbourhoods in one &adults and promoting and lowing carbon footprint, co healthy growth and joy improving mobility Gathering Space Community Garden - Skateboarding& Flexible space allowing Offering access to grow lr Sco,-enec g small and large gathering food and helping supply cost-ing outdoor activity and seasonal events fruits and vegetables in engaging outdoor neighborhoods environments and encouraging social skills 186 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... OUTDOOR LEISURE Example:Ramey Memorial Park,Moonstone ` Nature inspired approach Maximize green space,facilities for S'� active lifestyles,natural play,trail connections. w G NA r OUTDOOR LEISURE Natural,free,green,fit Passive green space that encourages active lifestyles for `�. people of all ages and abilities and that connects to a future trail and �Y greenspace network. F7iy Getting people outside and moving are the top priorities.A lush landscape filled with native plants that tie back to the i surrounding ecosystem supports wildlife and pollinators while k _ providing improved air and water t , quality.Interpretive signage educates patrons about their local flora and fauna to give a I sense of place and stewardship over the Iand.Amenities such as r .a dog run,natural play,wetland, woodlot trail allow people to connect with nature. 187 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... OUTDOOR LEISURE Ramey Memorial Park:Concept Study - AGNES STREET u n 1 MULTI-USETRAIL�.. • NATURAL PLAY -- FACILITY FIT STUDY MOONSTONE PARK N I,O o 25 50 ,Oo _� �I. — _ ___ ____________ IFPUMPTRACK WAYFI�DING� �� rvnTURauzeo . r"1�1: ' PARKOUR N USE OPEN TURF COURT IICE RINK Ia PROT GTO 1 USF11 W11 FINDIIG "''^+_ r / MOST TREES RETAINED �� ®00® PLAF PUMP TRACK - fn OFF TFA" oc RUN o z > OUTDOOR CLASS OFF LEASH DOG RUN O �.9x • F♦ � 1 1`IFS ALLTREES RETAINE ••• f A VILLAGE RECREATION Example:Shanty Bay Park Village Inspired approach iGPRN�t� SWI ®N�' ♦ \ Programmed spaces for events,sport and play that appeal to all ages i%4 V 188 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... VILLAGE RECREATION Vibrant,organized,active,play Active spaces to play for all ages r that include space for increasingly w1' �` \ -- ,- popular games and sports such as j picldeball and skateboarding. Modern amenities keep community members comfortable during their visit. This is a community gathering space for now and the future. ` Features and amenities will smoothly adapt to changing trends and climate change through multi- use functionalities.Innovations such as multi-purpose court and open play ensure year-round use of the space.Combination of hardscape 1 - and softscape allows flexible use of the park,providing opportunities - for small and large gatherings. VILLAGE RECREATION Shanty Bay Park:Concept Study FACILITY FIT STUDY 1 GATHERING SPACE PEDESTRIAN LIGHT/WIFI/ED SHANTY BAY PARK 111 O0 25 50 100. t _ I t �s- Exs xs c. 1 x. i NG ��\p 0EC 11/, VEGETAT ON ` TION -46I1�'�' su �f FAMILYCHALLENGE COMMUNITY GARDEN O Fa¢`' OTTLE L a 1 1 0AWk �e sear Nc,w a I ly I� I II 1 O - 1 OPEN TURF I x 1 1C y I O �-_ -----_PA NK�E�O EO 85E�I�N 1. FAM _, CHALLENGE -+��. SKATE/PUMP TRACK MULTI-USE COURT )+.. PUMP TRALK I .(.� INCLUSIVE ENTRv I - A 1 / PARK-IN P ATH 1 PARKING LOT �!� W�1 V _ RIDGE ROAD WEST Ak 189 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... Page 244 of 290 11 .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi... Page 245 of 290 ll .c) OCS2023-017, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Servi _—• _ R-• .ter"�e P r=4 —�11�1 ... 'til.�'�"�,-7F�Ey�_._- ^"-„a'`' o��� y i _ — -• -=�. _�: _ u�,--,vim . �n�' C-- - a . x fir,..... »r � \ `• - � � ��' � Photo Credit:Andrea Hamlin Photography ' awl. ..-- � I .. _,. � I.AL.� - �� k _,. �� �.�•t� ¢�. . 11 .d) CS2023-024, Janette Teeter, Deputy Clerk re: Heritage Committee Pu... Townshi�a���'�LLC?,f?,�F,P� Staff Report Proud Heritage, Exciting Future To: Council From: Janette Teeter, Deputy Clerk Meeting Date: September 27, 2023 Report No.: CS2023-24 Subject: Heritage Committee Public Representation, Two (2) Appointments Type: Requires Action Motion No.: Recommendation Be it resolved 1 . That CS2023-24, Heritage Committee Public Representation, Two (2) Appointments be received and adopted. 2. That, for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term, the following be appointed: 3. That staff proceed accordingly. Background Council, at its March 8, 2023 Council meeting, appointed 6 (six) public members to the Heritage Committee for the 2022-2026 term of Council per Report No. CS2023-11. Due to two (2) recent vacancies, consideration is requested to appoint two (2) new members to the Heritage Committee for the remaining term of Council. Corporate Services September 27, 2023 Report No. CS2023-24 Page 1 of 3 Page 247 of 290 11 .d) CS2023-024, Janette Teeter, Deputy Clerk re: Heritage Committee Pu... Analysis The Heritage Committee Hiring Panel met the week of September 4 to review the submissions received at the beginning of the year. The hiring panel previously completed a Heritage Committee matrix document by reviewing the numerous applications received and rating same on planning or cultural designation (or similar), cultural interest and heritage awareness and this document was re-addressed for this process. The confidential schedule from the March, 2023 appointments is attached. Please refer to page 3 in bold in accordance with the recommended appointments. Financial/Legal Implications/ Risk Management Elected committee members are compensated in accordance with By-Law No. 2023- 057 Remuneration and Expenses By-Law. Policies/Legislation Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 By-Law No. 2019-021, A By-Law to Establish a Heritage Committee By-Law No. 2021-049, A By-law to Amend By-law 2019-021 "A By-law to Establish a Heritage Committee and to repeal and replace By-law 2013-017 (Heritage Committee)" Corporate Strategic Goals • Modernize Township Services o Improve Delivery of Services Consultations Heritage Committee Hiring Panel Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk Attachments Confidential Schedule — Refer to Page 3. Corporate Services September 27, 2023 Report No. CS2023-24 Page 2 of 3 Page 248 of 290 11 .d) CS2023-024, Janette Teeter, Deputy Clerk re: Heritage Committee Pu... Conclusion This report addresses the two (2) vacant public appointments to the Heritage Committee for the Township of Oro-Medonte for the remaining 2022-2026 term of Council. Respectfully submitted, Janette Teeter, Deputy Clerk September 16, 2023 Approvals: Date of Approval: Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk September 18, 2023 Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services September 18, 2023 Robin Dunn, CAO September 20, 2023 Corporate Services September 27, 2023 Report No. CS2023-24 Page 3 of 3 Page 249 of 290 12.a) OCS2023-13, Justin Metras, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Pro... Townshi�a���'�LLC?,f?,�F,P� Staff Report Proud Heritage, Exciting Future To: Council From: Justin Metras, Manager Infrastructure and Capital Projects Meeting Date: September 27, 2023 Report No.: OCS2023-13 Subject: 2023 Roads and Bridge Capital Program Update Type: For Information Only Motion No.: Recommendation 1 . Report No. OCS2023-13 be received for information. Background The intent of this report is to provide an update on the 2023 Roads and Bridge Capital Program. Analysis As part of the 2023/2024 budget process, Council approved $6,326,5333 to complete priority projects in 2023. Table 1 provides a status and financial summary of the approved 2023 projects. Warminster Sideroad Rehabilitation and Sidewalk The Warminster Sideroad from Hwy 12 to Town Line is a larger scale project that is scheduled for construction in 2024. The project is currently in the design phase which incorporates road rehabilitation, drainage improvements, and sidewalks (Preston St to Danny McHugh Memorial Park). The design phase identified a number of complexities to address drainage and the project objectives. The project scope has evolved to include the upsizing of the existing storm sewer including the outlet along Townline Road and construction of a new drainage channel which requires the acquisition of property. Given the magnitude of the project, it now is required to follow the Schedule B Operations and Community Services September 27, 2023 Report No. OCS2023-13 Page 250 of 290 12.a) OCS2023-13, Justin Metras, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Pro... - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process (EA). The timeline to complete this process is approximately four to six months. The original approved budget to complete the design was $30,000 the anticipated final 2023 cost is $130,000. The unfavorable variance will be managed within the 2023 Roads Capital Program allocation. The 2024 project construction budget is $950,000, and the project estimate following design is approximately $2,200,000 leaving a budget shortfall of $1,250,000 to address in 2024. Staff have applied for funding through the Infrastructure of Canada Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF) to partially fund the project and further offsetting may be realized through the update to the Township's Development Charges Bylaw. These aspects will be reviewed further and presented as part of the 2024 Budget Recalibration Process. Sugarbush — Algonquin Trail In 2023, Council approved advancing the first phase of the project to complete Algonquin Trail in 2023 followed by Iroquois Ridge and Mohawk Heights in 2024 and Cayuga Court and Seneca Lane in years following. The design has been completed for the works on Algonquin Trail which will include: • Improvements to the existing deficient drainage system. (it is the main drainage outlet for the area). It will be a combination of storm sewers and open ditches along with the upsizing of the existing driveway culverts. • Improvements to the watermain infrastructure, including the installation of a new appropriately sized watermain and the transferring of the existing water services to the new watermain. • Road rehabilitation of Algonquin Trail in its entirety, including the pulverizing of the existing asphalt, and placing of additional granular and new asphalt. The cul-de-sac will be constructed to current Township standards. Unfortunately, necessary changes coming from the design has led to a delay in planned timing and a budget shortfall of approximately $600,000 which will not allow for the project to be completed in 2023. As part of the 2024 Budget Recalibration process staff will be seeking to complete the Algonquin Trail project along with the Iroquois Ridge and Mohawk Heights projects in 2024. Warminster Hwy 12 Pedestrian Crossing Signal In April 2023, in response to efforts from the Community, Council and Local Members of Provincial Parliament, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) announced they would support the upgrade of the current Pedestrian Crossing (PXO) to Intersection Pedestrian Signal. Staff have met with the MTO and agreed that the Township would continue to manage and deliver the project and the MTO would reimburse the Township following its completion. An agreement from the MTO to this end is forthcoming. Operations and Community Services September 27, 2023 Report No. OCS2023-13 Page 251 of 290 12.a) OCS2023-13, Justin Metras, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Pro... Currently the project is in the final stages of design. It is anticipated that the project will be put to tender in September with a targeted completion by year end. Craighurst / Hwy 93 Active Transportation The project scope planning for walkways in preparation for anticipated residential/commercial growth. This planning work is no longer required as staff have been working with Georgian International in the design stages to address active transportation connections through Craighurst. Rehabilitation of the existing sidewalks and new walkways will be identified in the Development Charges Update and Long- Term Capital Plan as well as components of the future development plans. Medonte Sideroad 2 Patch The high intensity rains experienced in July resulted in significant damage to a segment of Medonte Sideroad 2. New granular and asphalt were applied to address the damage at a cost of$35,000 which will be funded from the 2023 Roads Capital Program Budget. Mt. St Louis Road Culvert Replacement In April 2023, a 900mm corrugated steel pipe culvert on Mt. St. Louis Road East of Hwy 400 collapsed and required emergency replacement. The culvert was replaced in May with high-density polyethene 900mm pipe at a cost of $43, 057. Petherwin Place Petherwin Place was approved in 2023 as a provisional project subject to funds available in the overall 2023 roads capital program. Given the favorable budget following substantial completion of the 2023 roads capital program, it was advanced in 2023 at a cost of $100,000. Completion is anticipated by the end of September. 2024 Projects and Recalibration As highlighted in the 2023 Budget, a funding deficit exists to maintain the Township's current level of service for its 612km of road infrastructure. The short burst high intensity storms with significant rain experienced again this July have highlighted priority drainage improvement needs along the Lake Simcoe shoreline and Bass Lake area. Changes to the road network, drainage improvement, and feedback from the public are being reviewed and form part of recalibrated priorities in the 2024 Budget Update. The anticipated favorable year end capital variance and development charges update will be used to optimize funding available to 2024 Roads Capital Projects. As previously noted, staff have applied for external grant funding for Warminster and will continue to seek opportunities for alternate sources of funding. Operations and Community Services September 27, 2023 Report No. OCS2023-13 Page 252 of 290 12.a) OCS2023-13, Justin Metras, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Pro... Financial / Legal Implications / Risk Management 2023 Roads Capital Variance Summary (Table 1) 2023 Roads Capital Project Update PROJECT BUDGET YE/Projection VARIANCE COMMENTS Bass Lake Sideroad-Line 12 to Line 11 $432,000.00 $328,125.00 $103,875.00 Complete 15/16 Sideroad- Line 5- Line 4 $345,000.00 $290,125.00 $54,875.00 Complete Ski Trails Rd. - Line 1 to Hwy 93 $441,000.00 $403,125.00 $37,875.00 Complete Ski Trails Rd. - Line 2 to Line 1 $261,000.00 $242,125.00 $18,875.00 Complete Warminister Sideroad-Line 11 - Line 10 $386,000.00 $336,125.00 $49,875.00 Complete Warminister SR- Line 10 to Line 9 $377,000.00 $305,125.00 $71,875.00 Complete 15/16 Sideroad , Line 10 to Line 9 $330,000.00 $297,125.00 $32,875.00 Complete Beechwood Cres&Ma lecrest Court $414,000.00 $328,125.00 $85,875.00 Complete Patches $225,000.00 $175,000.00 $50,000.00 Complete Project advancing as contingency as Petherwin Place $100,000.00 approved by Council. Anticipate -$100,000.00 completion end of September. Total Road Paving Contract $3,211,000.00 $2,805,000.00 $406,000.00 Cracksealing $50,000.00 $35,000.00 $15,000.00 Under budget Sugarbush-Cul-de Sac Design $57,760.00 $57,760.00 $0.00 In progress Sugarbush-Algonquin Trail $600,000.00 $0.00 $600,000.00 Deferral to 2024 given scope,time and cost to deliver the project Line 15 North Traffic Calming $66,588.00 $66,588.00 2023 implementation complete. $0.00 Reviewing alterations for 2024. Lakeshore Road Line 12-14 Drainage Study $37,220.00 $37,220.00 $0.00 In progress Lakeshore Road drainage easements and outlet design $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $0.00 In progress Shoreline Drive drainage easements and outlet design $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $0.00 In progress Grandview Study $14,000.00 $14,000.00 $0.00 In progress Grandview Drive drainage easements and outlet design $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $0.00 In progress Approved by Council in staff report Wilson Drive drainage outlet construction $350,000.00 $476,107.00 -$126,107.00 OCS2023-10 Complexity of design and drawings Line 2 South drainage improvements design $30,000.00 $90,000.00 -$60,000.00 to permit to go to tender. Georgian Drive Walkway $6,660.00 $3,531.00 $3,129.00 Complete Contract awarded awaiting Hydro relocation.Anticipated completion Pine Ridge cul-de-sac construction $350,000.00 $231,171.00 $118,829.00 tbd. MTO now funding project. Target completion by year end.Assume full Warminister IPS $223,228.00 $0.00 $223,228.00 cost recovery. No longer required-to be scoped with Geogian International's work on Crai hurst/Hwv 93 Active Transportation plan $75,000.00 $0.00 $75,000.00 Hwy 93. Lakeshore Road Line 5 to 7/Harbourwood Drainage Review $80,000.00 $81,000.00 -$1,000.00 In progress Insuffiecient budget to address Warminister Sideroad design $30,000.00 $130,000.00 -$100,000.00 scope, required EA process Line 1 North culvert design $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $0.00 In progress Structure C27 design- Dunn's Line $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $0.00 In progress Under construction-anticipate Structure B23 replacement- Line 13N $520,077.00 $438,715.00 $81,362.00 completion by end of September Required as a result of July flooding Medonte Sideroad 2-patch $35,000.00 -35,000.00 events Emergency culvert replacement in Mount St Louis Road-Culvert Replacement $43,057.00 -43,057.00 May 2023. Guiderail $250,000.00 $232,000.00 18,000.00 Total other projects 1$3,115,533.001$2,346,149.001 $769,384.00 TOTAL Roads and Drainage Projects $6,326,533.00 $5,151,149.00 $1,175,384.00 Operations and Community Services September 27, 2023 Report No. OCS2023-13 Page 253 of 290 12.a) OCS2023-13, Justin Metras, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Pro... Recommendation That Council receive this report for information purposes. Corporate Strategic Goals Prepare for Our Future Foster Safe and Inclusive Community Living & Business Growth Modernize Township Services Consultations Director, Operations and Community Services Director of Finance, Chief Financial Officer Conclusion Report OCS2023-13 has provided an update on the status of the 2023 Roads Capital Program. Several projects have been required to address additional scope, timing, and budget considerations. An update to the 2024-2028 Roads Capital Program will be brought forward as part of the 2024 budget re-calibration process. Respectfully submitted, Justin Metras CET, CRS-1 Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Approvals: Date: Shawn Binns, PBDM, MBA September 11, 2023 Director, Operations and Community Services Nelly Morrow, Director Finance/CFO September 18, 2023 Robin Dunn, CAO September 20, 2023 Operations and Community Services September 27, 2023 Report No. OCS2023-13 Page 254 of 290 12.b) F12023-08, Nelly Morrow, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer... t Townshi� f��'�LLC?,f?,�F,P� Staff Report Proud Heritage, Exciting Future To: Council From: Nelly Morrow, Director of Finance / Chief Financial Officer Meeting Date: September 27, 2023 Report No.: F12023 - 08 Subject: Financial Executive Summary — Q1 & Q2 2023 (Revised in bold) Type: For Information Only Motion No.: Recommendation It is recommended: 1. That Staff Report No. FI 2023-08 Financial Executive Summary Report — Q1 & Q2 2023 be received for information. Background The objective of this report is to provide Council with a comprehensive summary of the financial outcomes pertaining to both operating and capital expenditures in comparison to the budgets that received approval. The Township's 2023/2024 budget was approved at a special meeting of Council on March 29, 2023. Departments are responsible for the delivery of programs and services. Variance analysis ensures they are trending toward their established budgets. The budget was prepared to maintain the service and infrastructure excellence the Township has provided to residents and businesses while controlling spending. Finance September 27,2023 Report No. F12023-08 Page 1 of 7 Page 255 of 290 12.b) F12023-08, Nelly Morrow, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer... Analysis Overall, from an operating and capital perspective, the Township is managing within the approved budget. Staff will continue to focus on service delivery and expense management to ensure the Township remains in a stable financial position. Actual expenditures and revenues were analyzed and related commentary on potential deviations from the budget that are expected to have an impact on the year-end financial position were identified. Departments have identified some positive trends, challenges, and concerns based on all known and available information at the time of this report. Environmental Pressures and Trends In today's ever-evolving economic landscape, it is imperative to closely examine the prevailing trends and pressures that shape our financial world. Some of the key drivers and factors driving these economic shifts include but are not limited to; Compensation and Benefit Costs: The last few years have seen some unprecedented challenges in the workplace and workforce resulting in increased competition for workers and wage pressures. Labour gaping occurs when a position budgeted for remains vacant for a period of time before a successful candidate is hired which can be seen across the Township due to but not limited to: • Time to Recruit — Generally departing employees provide 2-3 weeks' notice of their resignation. Recruitment processes from posting to a new employee commencing work takes approximately 7-9 weeks depending on the length of notice they are required to provide in the employment they have resigned from. • Skills Gap —A limited number of applicants are received for posting and of those received several do not meet the minimum qualifications. • Transitional Workforce — Vacancies created due to an increase in retirements; opportunities for advancement; opportunities with greater financial benefits, flexibility, and family reasons. • Economic Uncertainty— Possible recession looms combined with inflation increases resulting in jobseekers applying for positions with higher salary ranges. Township Digitalization: Opportunities to enhance service delivery and efficiencies along with the growing demand for e-services within the Township have resulted in concentrated efforts on Finance September 27,2023 Report No. F12023-08 Page 2 of 7 Page 256 of 290 12.b) F12023-08, Nelly Morrow, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer... process re-engineering and adoption of technology. Advancing its digital technology infrastructure comes with common challenges that often develop during complex implementations such as: • New delivery methods, procedures, and training have been both time-consuming and rewarding from a continuous improvement/efficiency perspective. • Continuous improvement of online permit/application submissions and payment options, anticipate additional planning for successful implementation required as a result of Planning and Development Process Review recommendations. • Doing business electronically, including meetings, and communications both internal and external, requires a focus on rural internet connectivity, and other applications. Inflation and Rising Interest Rates: Inflationary trends identified in the 2023/2024 budget continue as anticipated. As a result, the Township has been experiencing rising prices as anticipated for goods and services which has led to increased operational costs such as fuel, asphalt, and contracted services. Inflation rates are unpredictable although beginning to show a reducing trend as illustrated in the table below. The pace of inflation is cooling although this does not mean prices are coming down. Many economists believe it will take a long time to get costs back into line, likely not until the end of 2024. 8.00 1. 6.9 a. 6.8 7.00� 6.3 5.9 6.00 5.00 1 i 4.00°. - = 3.00 ■ 2.00% Oct 2022 Jan 2023 Apr 2023 Jul 2023 -ATISnCS CANADA Finance September 27,2023 Report No. F12023-08 Page 3 of 7 Page 257 of 290 12.b) F12023-08, Nelly Morrow, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer... Oaeratina Variance Summary Overall, the Township is under budget by $653K. The first six months of the year came with inflationary challenges and contractor issues which has an impact on the staff's ability to project a full year-end operating position. Appendix A illustrates the operating surplus/deficit by department. The total Township's overall operating surplus is $621 K, and the driving factors include but are not limited to; • Building User Fees: As Oro-Medonte is a small rural municipality and Building permit fees are based on areas of buildings, large commercial and industrial projects can have a significant impact in building permit revenue. These large fees are difficult to rely upon for revenue projections as much as the typical residential construction that the Township sees year to year. The current increase over the budget of $97K in building user fee revenues is due to one large industrial build. • Environmental Services Other Revenue: Bulk water sales are included in this category which are above budget by 87K mainly due to a temporary emergency bulk water supply agreement related to a private well pump failure. • Salaries & Benefits: The Township continues to experience labour shortages and staff gaping around the various recruiting positions. As a result, overall, salaries and benefits are trending under budget by $622K. • Legal Expenses: Enforcing bylaws and dispute resolution continues to challenge the Township. Wherever possible, actions and alternative decisions to reduce costly legal expenses are made although in many cases third-party actions are not under the Township's control, for example, lengthy OLT appeals. The following summarizes the Township's legal expenditures to date which are over budget by $180K. Reserves of $200,000 were included in the 2023 operating budget to cover deficits in legal expenses. Department Status Total 2023 Aug YTD Budget Human Resources Labour and Employment Law $14,617 $40,000 Corporate Services Support with several FOI 2,530 10,000 requests and appeals to the IPC_ _ Corporate Services Real Estate and Land Matters 1,176 5,000 Total — Corp. Services $3,706 $15,000 Development Services I OLT Appeals & Planning Matters 4,901 Finance September 27,2023 Report No. F12023-08 Page 4 of 7 Page 258 of 290 12.b) F12023-08, Nelly Morrow, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer... Development Services Short Term Rentals 92,122 100,000 Development Services Support related to Building and 348 20,000 Septic Total — Dev. Services $97,371 $120,000 Emergency Services Support related to Shanty Bay $1,653 Hall Construction Support related to road matters Operations (agreements, drain work, $4,085 $12,100 easements, etc. Community Services Matters pertaining to Parks & Rec $575 $2,500 Shared Services General Matters (non- 10,356 I departmental) Shared Services Human Rights Tribunal 13,713 Shared Services Cannabis 347,957 Shared Services Try Recycling 8,611 Total Shared Services $380,638 $150,000 Environmental Services Zone 1 Integration 95,900 Environmental Services Municipal Services Corp. 6,456 Tota I — Environmental Services $102,356 $70,000 Integrity Commissioner $4,313 $18,000 Closed Meeting $0 $1 ,300 Investigations Total Legal Expenses $609,314 $428,900 Capital Variance Summary Appendix B lists all the Township capital projects totaling $17mil including status updates. Most of the road projects are completed or near completion. Projects that began in Q3/Q4 of 2023 will be the focus for the remainder of this year and into next year. During the first six months of this year, Staff have ensured that project planning and availability of resources are managed for successful completion in a timely manner. The general workforce challenges across employment sectors have created additional challenges. Any amounts not spent in the 2023 budget year will be transferred to reserves to be available to fund these carryover projects in 2023. Finance September 27,2023 Report No. F12023-08 Page 5 of 7 Page 259 of 290 12.b) F12023-08, Nelly Morrow, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer... Financial/Legal Implications/ Risk Management Financial implications are discussed above. Policies/Legislation Non-Applicable Corporate Strategic Goals Continuous Improvement & Fiscal Responsibility Prepare for our Future Consultations Senior Management Team Attachments Appendix A — Operating Variance Summary Appendix B — Capital Progress Update Conclusion Township Staff has been working diligently to continue delivering key services to residents, review priorities, adapt to the challenges, and focus on key initiatives that will drive the Township forward. Mainly resulting from a lack of external resources and timing of the implementation of some projects, overall capital expenditures will be lower than the 2023 Capital Budget and will carry over into the 2024 budget year. Financial updates in Q4 will provide more details to forecast year-end predictions and estimate capital underspending for the 2023/2024 budget year. Finance September 27,2023 Report No. F12023-08 Page 6 of 7 Page 260 of 290 12.b) F12023-08, Nelly Morrow, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer... Respectfully submitted, Nelly Morrow, Director of Finance, Chief Financial Officer September 18, 2023 Approvals: Date of Approval: Robin Dunn, CAO September 20, 2023 Finance September 27,2023 Report No. F12023-08 Page 7 of 7 Page 261 of 290 Township of Oro-Medonte 2023 Operating Budget to Actual (Jan - Jun) Variance N 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2023 Budget Budget to 2023 Budget Cr Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Actual Annual -n N CAO'S OFFICE 231,432 249,207 242,466 6,741 483,349 0 COUNCIL 222,963 228,830 259,943 (31,112) 520,749 W O HUMAN RESOURCES 255,117 306,946 328,075 (21,130) 726,441 90 SHARED COSTS 742,128 234,296 135,400 98,896 1,376,103 Z (D FINANCE 363,041 398,699 496,499 (97,800) 836,668 `G CORPORATE SERVICES 509,312 617,115 648,936 (31,821) 1,148,711 0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 327,994 323,436 358,528 (35,091) 761,965 0 EMERGENCY SERVICES 637,532 731,746 886,653 (154,907) 2,366,011 0 BUILDING (39,616) (7,848) - - (D' PLANNING 455,935 586,103 652,951 (66,848) 1,105,057 0 O MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT 283,923 260,301 341,148 (80,847) 647,303 �l OPERATIONS 2,686,429 2,996,589 3,048,267 (51,678) 6,501,772 =' Iv v RECREATION&COMMUNITY SERVICES 497,273 563,062 649,643 (86,581) 1,297,242 =3 cc N ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 639,323 (135,106) (49,013) (86,093) 656,777 N N FACILITIES 141,223 55,660 53,264 2,396 287,228 o (D N POLICE SERVICES 1,048,571 1,122,522 1,139,725 (17,203) 2,846,451 h p ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES 245,637 382,696 382,342 354 382,342 v LIBRARIES 147,169 246,204 246,204 - 270,871 � n v. $9,395,386 $9,160,458 $9,821,031 ($652,725) $22,215,039 n (D Township of Oro-Medonte 2023 Operating Budget to Actual (Jan - Jun) CAO'S OFFICE Variance N 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2023 Budget Budget to 2023 Budget Cr Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Actual Annual -n 2 FTE Salaries and Benefits $201,758 $211,442 $205,366 $6,076 $384,149 N O CAO Administrative 6,288 11,972 12,100 (128) 24,200 N W Executive Assistant Contract Services 23,386 25,793 25,000 793 75,000 'O Materials and Supplies - - - - - 00 Gross Costs 231,432 249,207 242,466 6,741 483,349 Z (D Grants Other Revenue 0 Revenue 0 Net Cost 231,432 249,207 242,466 6,741 483,349 0 (D Transfer To/From Reserves - - - - - 0 Internal Cost Allocation 0 �l Tax Levy Requirement $231,432 $249,207 $242,466 $6,741 $483,349 =3 Iv v =3 (D N m N n W W O (D N -1 O =. O Iv 0 Iy 0 0 (D Township of Oro-Medonte 2023 Operating Budget to Actual (Jan - Jun) COUNCIL Variance N 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2023 Budget Budget to 2023 Budget Cr Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Actual Annual -n 7 PT Salaries and Benefits $139,527 $160,451 $182,818 ($22,367) $342,499 O Administrative 11,497 20,704 18,150 2,554 24,300 N W Mayor Meeting Fees&Expenses 10,935 11,158 19,600 (8,442) 39,200 'p Deputy Mayor/Councillor Heritage Committee 1,292 - 6,125 (6,125) 12,250 90 5 Councillors Accessibility Advisory Committe 303 - 250 (250) 500 Z Municipal Donations/Grants 29,750 32,900 24,000 8,900 24,000 Integrity Commissioner - 4,313 9,000 (4,687) 18,000 Gross Costs 193,302 229,526 259,943 (30,417) 460,749 p O Grants User Fee Revenue - - - 0 Other Revenue (339) (696) (696) (D' Revenue (339) (696) (696) 0 O Net Cost 192,963 228,830 259,943 (31,112) 460,749 -n v Transfer To/From Reserves - - - - � cc Internal Cost Allocation 30,000 60,000 (D N n O � Tax Levy Requirement $222,963 $228,830 $259,943 ($31,112) $520,749 o h N -n QD �. O W (7 W 0 (7 (D Township of Oro-Medonte 2023 Operating Budget to Actual (Jan - Jun) HUMAN RESOURCES Variance N 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2023 Budget Budget to 2023 Budget Cr Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Actual Annual -n 3 FTE Salaries and Benefits $198,274 $240,203 $244,913 ($4,710) $458,316 O Director,Human Resources Administrative 7,274 25,410 29,075 (3,665) 70,850 N W H&S/HR Advisor Contract Services - - - - O Payroll/HR Coordinator Labour&Employee Relations 14,036 22,755 27,500 (4,745) 62,000 90 Empl. Devlop.&Recruitment 16,778 6,771 8,500 (1,729) 52,000 Z Health,Safety&Wellness 12,060 1,098 2,600 (1,502) 30,100 Empl. Benefits&Recognition 6,695 10,709 15,488 (4,778) 53,175 Gross Costs 255,117 306,946 328,075 (21,130) 726,441 p 1 PT 0 Summer Student Grants Other Revenue (41,905) 0 Revenue (41,905) (D' n Net Cost 213,212 306,946 328,075 (21,130) 726,441 0 -n Transfer To/From Reserves 41,905 = Internal Cost Allocation - � cc N (D N Tax Levy Requirement $255,117 $306,946 $328,075 ($21,130) $726,441 0 rn cn o N -n CD �. O W (7 W 0 (7 (D Township of Oro-Medonte 2023 Operating Budget to Actual (Jan - Jun) SHARED COSTS Variance N 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2023 Budget Budget to 2023 Budget Cr Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Actual Annual -n Salaries and Benefits $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 N O Administrative 34,225 47,270 43,500 3,770 87,000 N W Contract Services 17,783 4,237 8,400 (4,163) 16,800 'p Materials and Supplies 26,380 12,753 8,500 4,253 17,000 90 Risk Management 691,419 170,035 75,000 95,035 1 1,070,502 Z Gross Costs 769,806 234,296 135,400 98,896 1,191,302 K Grants - - - - - 7' O User Fee Revenue O Revenue 0 Net Cost 769,806 234,296 135,400 98,896 1,191,302 (D' n Transfer To/From Reserves (27,679) - - - 200,000 O Internal Cost Allocation - - - - (15,199) -n !v v Tax Levy Requirement $742,128 $234,296 $135,400 $98,896 $1,376,103 =3 cc N (D N n O O 0 1.Legal,provided a detailed breakdown in the executive summary. F, N -n QD �. O W (7 W 0 (7 (D Township of Oro-Medonte 2023 Operating Budget to Actual (Jan - Jun) CORPORATE SERVICES Variance N 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2023 Budget Budget to 2023 Budget 0- Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Actual Annual-n 8 FTE Salaries and Benefits $496,331 $527,261 $540,651 ($13,390) $1,011,891 N Director Corporate Services Administrative 12,458 9,625 14,925 (5,300) 29,850 Manager Communications Election 22,277 - 1,300 (1,300) 2,600 Website info Coordinator Records Management 3,650 7,747 9,150 (1,403) 18,300 0 Secretariat Function - - - 6,600 z Economic Development/Communications Real Estate 2,617 1,094 2,500 (1,406) 17,950 (D Economic Development 54,867 114,882 115,750 (868) 158,000 Clerk Wildlife Damage Compensation 883 1,065 6,000 (4,935) 13,500 Supervisor Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk Corporate Communications 12,496 6,125 10,000 (3,875) 28,000 0 Clerk's Services Assistant p Records Clerk Gross Costs 605,580 667,799 700,276 (32,477) 1,286,691 0 (D 2 PT Grants (40,000) (5,074) (5,000) (74) (80,000)0 Economic Development Project Coordinator User Fee Revenue (5,425) (2,131) (4,100) 1,969 (11,500)On Tourism Ambassador Coordinator Other Revenue (3,362) (43,478) (42,240) (1,238) (48,480)-1 Revenue (48,786) (50,684) (51,340) 656 (139,980)v v cc Net Cost 556,793 617,115 648,936 (31,821) 1,146,711 ((D (D N 0 0') Transfer To/From Reserves (47,481) 2,000 Internal Cost Allocation - h N -n Cfl =3. Tax Levy Requirement $509,312 $617,115 $648,936 ($31,821) $1,148,711 W n Iy 0 n (D Township of Oro-Medonte 2023 Operating Budget to Actual (Jan - Jun) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Variance N 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2023 Budget Budget to 2023 Budget Cr Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Actual Annual -n 3 FTE Salaries and Benefits $197,158 $223,420 $246,978 ($23,557) $462,590 O Manager,IT Administrative 6,193 594 5,550 (4,956) 11,100 N W 2-IT Technician Contract Services 8,253 25,727 30,000 (4,273) 40,000 'O IT Help Desk Materials and Supplies 86,390 73,695 76,000 (2,305) 262,000 Gross Costs 297,994 323,436 358,528 (35,091) 775,690 Z (D Grants Other Revenue 0 Revenue 0 Net Cost 297,994 323,436 358,528 (35,091) 775,690 0 (D Transfer To/From Reserves 30,000 - - 47,000 0 Internal Cost Allocation - (60,725) 0 �l Tax Levy Requirement $327,994 $323,436 $358,528 ($35,091) $761,965 =3 W v =3 cc N (D N n O 00 O (D N -n QD �. O W (7 W 0 (7 (D Township of Oro-Medonte 2023 Operating Budget to Actual (Jan - Jun) FINANCE Variance N 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2023 Budget Budget to 2023 Budget Cr Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Actual Annual -n 7FTE Salaries and Benefits $329,433 $295,278 $403,199 ($107,921) $755,068 O Director,Finance Administrative 25,867 47,173 46,300 873 57,600 N W Deputy Treasurer Contract Services 57,255 66,479 60,000 6,479 80,000 'O Financial Analyst Materials and Supplies - - - - - 00 Tax&Revenue Analyst Gross Costs 412,555 408,930 509,499 (100,569) 892,668 Z Senior Revenue Clerk Accounts Payable Clerk Grants Revenue Clerk Other Revenue (34,250) (10,231) (13,000) 2,769 (26,000) O Revenue (34,250) (10,231) (13,000) 2,769 (26,000) 0 1 PT Net Cost 378,305 398,699 496,499 (97,800) 866,668 0 Summer Student (D Transfer To/From Reserves (15,264) - - (30,000) 0 Internal Cost Allocation O �l Tax Levy Requirement $363,041 $398,699 $496,499 ($97,800) $836,668 =3 W v =3 cc N (D N n W (9 O (D N -n QD �. O W (7 W 0 (7 (D Township of Oro-Medonte 2023 Operating Budget to Actual (Jan -Jun) EMERGENCY SERVICES Variance N 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2023 Budget Budget to 2023 Budget -0- Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Actual Annual TI 7 FTE Salaries and Benefits $393,799 $464,318 $588,968 ($124,650) $1,100,782 N O Director,Fire&Emerg.Services Administrative 25,591 12,539 17,725 (5,186) 70,648 N W Deputy Chief Operations Volunteer Firefighters 39,909 22,697 15,044 7,653 471,287 ' O Deputy Chief Prevention&Life Safety Materials and Supplies 111,932 158,484 164,578 (6,094) 396,756 M Fire&Emergency Services Assistant Special Events - - - 4,660 z Divisional Chief of Training Township Vehicles 77,254 73,913 81,800 (7,887) 244,280 Training&Compliance Officer Gross Costs 648,485 731,951 868,114 (136,163) 2,288,413 Fire Prevention Officer 0 Station#1 Shanty Bay 8,774 7,375 10,088 (2,713) 26,637 --1% 6 PT Station#2 Hawkstone 7,299 4,541 7,136 (2,595) 18,043 O Summer Student Station#3 Horseshoe/EOC 11,603 15,564 14,263 1,301 43,318 0 5-Part Time Firefighters Station#4 Rugby 4,866 3,696 5,988 (2,291) 15,399 - Station#5 Warminster 4,922 4,735 7,299 (2,564) 16,947 CD 0 120+Volunteer Firefighters Station#6 Moonstone 8,616 4,394 7,409 (3,015) 21,807 O Station Old Shanty Bay 3,091 3,122 3,356 (235) 9,447 _ �-I Facility Costs 49,172 43,427 55,539 (12,112) 151,598 =3' v v cQ Grants N CD User Fee Revenue v Other Revenue (60,124) (43,632) (37,000) (6,632) (74,000) 0 o Revenue (60,124) (43,632) (37,000) (6,632) (74,000) C, N -n co o Net Cost 637,532 731,746 886,653 (154,907) 2,366,011 W v n Transfer To/From Reserves - - - - v. Internal Cost Allocation - - - 0 n Tax Levy Requirement $637,532 $731,746 $886,653 ($154,907) $2,366,011 N Township of Oro-Medonte 2023 Operating Budget to Actual (Jan - Jun) BUILDING Variance N 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2023 Budget Budget to 2023 Budget Cr Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Actual Annual -n 8 FTE Salaries and Benefits $514,990 $587,035 $588,267 ($1,232) $1,100,573 p Chief Building Official Administrative 5,652 49,645 53,000 (3,355) 106,000 N W Deputy Chief Building Official Contract Services - - 2,000 (2,000) 4,000 'O Permit Coordinator Materials and Supplies - - - - 00 3-Plans Examiner Township Vehicles 4,200 2,618 9,496 (6,878) 22,817 z /Building Inspector Gross Costs 524,843 639,298 652,763 (13,465) 1,233,391 K Septic Inspector Grants - - - - 0 Septic/Building Assistant User Fee Revenue (584,459) (647,146) (550,000) (97,146) 1 (1,100,000) O Revenue (584,459) (647,146) (550,000) (97,146) (1,100,000) 0 2 PT Net Cost (59,616) (7,848) 102,763 (110,611) 133,391 -' Building Division Support 0 Co-Op Student Transfer To/From Reserves 20,000 - (232,054) 0 Internal Cost Allocation - - 98,664 -n !v v Tax Levy Requirement ($39,616) ($7,848) $102,763 ($110,611) $0 =3 cc N (D N 0 v � 1.As Oro-Medonte is a small rural municipality and Building permit fees are based on areas of buildings; large 2' Ncommercial and industrial projects can have a significant impact in building permit revenue. These large fees h co are difficult to rely upon for revenue projections as much as the typical residential construction that the �• Township sees year to year. The current increase in building user fee revenues is due to one large industrial W build. 0 n y 0 n (D Township of Oro-Medonte 2023 Operating Budget to Actual (Jan - Jun) PLANNING Variance N 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2023 Budget Budget to 2023 Budget Cr Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Actual Annual -n 10 FTE Salaries and Benefits $502,441 $495,204 $608,451 ($113,247) $1,139,057 p Director,Develop.Services Administrative 7,792 4,004 5,200 (1,196) 51,400 N W Manager,Develop.Engineering Contract Services 47,329 12,754 15,000 (2,246) 30,000 'O Manager,Planning Services Ont. Municipal Board Appeals 192,867 141,875 100,000 41,875 1 100,000 90 Senior Planner Township Vehicles - - - - - z Intermediate Planner Gross Costs 750,428 653,837 728,651 (74,814) 1,320,457 1-Planner 2-Planner Grants - - - - - p Zoning Coordinator User Fee Revenue (166,825) (69,103) (74,500) 5,397 (213,000) 0 GIS Analyst Other Revenue (2,669) 1,369 (1,200) 2,569 (2,400) Develop.Services Assistant Revenue (169,494) (67,734) (75,700) 7,966 (215,400) 0 Customer Service Rep. CD' Net Cost 580,935 586,103 652,951 (66,848) 1,105,057 0 O Transfer To/From Reserves (125,000) -n Internal Cost Allocation Iv v =3 CD Tax Levy Requirement $455,935 $586,103 $652,951 ($66,848) $1,105,057 N N n v � N O (D ri 1.Legal,provided a detailed breakdown in the executive summary. �l o =3 W 0 y O 0 m Township of Oro-Medonte 2023 Operating Budget to Actual (Jan - Jun) MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT Variance N 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2023 Budget Budget to 2023 Budget Cr Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Actual Annual -n 7FTE Salaries and Benefits $286,733 $296,608 $371,114 ($74,506) $694,105 O Manger,Municipal Law Administrative 14,601 8,406 10,300 (1,894) 20,600 N W Supervisor,Municipal Law Contract Services 757 3,726 3,750 (24) 7,500 'O Municipal Law Assistant School Crossing Guards 16,392 17,785 16,434 1,351 32,867 90 3-Municipal Law Officers Animal Control Costs 10,177 (1,308) 1,000 (2,308) 24,040 Z 1-Municipal Law Officers Township Vehicles 10,694 6,261 14,000 (7,739) 39,090 Gross Costs 339,354 331,478 416,598 (85,119) 818,203 O 6 PT Grants 0 2-Crossing Guards Animal Control Revenue (21,058) (16,453) (12,600) (3,853) (25,200) 2-Co-Op Students User Fee Revenue (34,373) (54,724) (62,850) 8,126 (145,700) 0 2-Co-Op Students Revenue (55,431) (71,177) (75,450) 4,273 (170,900) CID' n Net Cost 283,923 260,301 341,148 (80,847) 647,303 0 -n Transfer To/From Reserves = -0 Internal Cost Allocation � cc N (D � N Tax Levy Requirement $283,923 $260,301 $341,148 ($80,847) $647,303 0 v co o m N -n co �. O W 0 W 0 0 (D Township of Oro-Medonte 2023 Operating Budget to Actual (Jan - Jun) OPERATIONS TRANSPORTATION Variance N 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2023 Budget Budget to 2023 Budget 0- Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Actual Annual-n 30 FTE Salaries and Benefits $1,641,176 $1,994,766 $2,026,054 ($31,287) $3,791,355 N Director,Operations&Comm.Services Administrative 46,436 34,721 43,100 (8,379) 88,900 Manager,infrastructure&Capital Proj. Materials and Supplies 85 12,162 14,200 (2,038) 28,400 Manager,Operations Facility Repairs and Maint. 103,996 108,080 111,316 (3,236) 222,633 0 2-Supervisor,Operations Road&Bridge Rep.and Maint. 267,859 237,115 236,583 532 881,685 z Fleet Supervisor Winter Control 315,617 274,351 272,167 2,184 699,000 (D Operations Technologist Township Vehicles 373,855 403,993 407,347 (3,355) 982,799 Transportation Services Assistant Z-1 Infrastructure&Capital Proj.Coordinator Gross Costs 2,749,024 3,065,188 3,110,767 (45,579) 6,694,772 0 Fleet&Heavy Equipment Technician O 2-AZ Equipment Operator 2-Equipment Operator 2 Grants - 0 16-Equipment Operator User Fee Revenue (9,630) (6,935) (6,500) (435) (46,000)(D Other Revenue (31,965) (61,664) (56,000) (5,664) (92,000)0 13 PT Revenue (41,595) (68,599) (62,500) (6,099) (138,000) 3-Students -1 2-Afternoon Shift Net Cost 2,707,429 2,996,589 3,048,267 (51,678) 6,556,772 v 3-Night Patrol =3 cc 2-Parking Lot Transfer To/From Reserves (21,000) (55,000)N (D N 2-Weekend Patrol Internal Cost Allocation C7 1-Winter Casual (D NTax Levy Requirement $2,686,429 $2,996,589 $3,048,267 ($51,678) $6,501,772 - QD �fl o v n y 0 n (D Township of Oro-Medonte 2023 Operating Budget to Actual (Jan - Jun) RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES Variance N 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2023 Budget Budget to 2023 Budget 0- Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Actual Annual-n 10 FTE Salaries and Benefits $527,538 $505,871 $584,455 ($78,584) $1,093,038 N Administrative 23,758 25,817 21,169 4,648 42,337 Manager Community Services Parks&Sports Fields 98,808 93,868 97,133 (3,265) 337,531 Supervisor Comm.Rec&Special Events Arena Repairs and Maint. 91,323 106,822 115,000 (8,178) 240,852 0 Supervisor Parks&Facilities Programs and Events 274 10,308 12,950 (2,642) 56,000_ Parks&Community Services Assistant Township Vehicles 19,261 19,277 21,268 (1,991) 52,496 N Gross Costs 760,962 761,962 851,974 (90,012) 1,822,255 K Facility Maintenance Technician 0 Facility Maintenance/Custodian Grants - (3,800)O 4-Facility Operators User Fee Revenue (112,916) (197,968) (200,832) 2,864 (439,613) Other Revenue (726) (933) (1,500) 567 (8,600)0 Revenue (113,642) (198,901) (202,332) 3,431 (452,013)- 20 PT n 4-Facility Labour Net Cost 647,320 563,062 649,643 (86,581) 1,370,242 1-Facility Labour -n 6-Parks Labour Transfer To/From Reserves (120,048) - - (13,000)v 8-Program Labour Internal Cost Allocation (30,000) (60,000)ON v cc n (D � N v Tax Levy Requirement $497,273 $563,062 $649,643 ($86,581) $1,297,242 Q cn O (D N -n O � 0 Iy 0 0 (D Township of Oro-Medonte 2023 Operating Budget to Actual (Jan - Jun) FACILITIES Variance N 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2023 Budget Budget to 2023 Budget Cr Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Actual Annual -n Salaries and Benefits $65,561 $40,508 $43,020 ($2,512) $79,894 p Administrative Building 48,984 52,983 56,000 (3,017) 143,185 N W Old Town Hall 9,519 4,119 6,500 (2,381) 33,030 p Nurse Practitioner Operating Cost 9,646 15,781 15,745 36 57,280 90 Oro African Church 1,659 2,138 4,100 (1,962) 10,028 Z Cemetery Operating Costs 744 201 1,719 (1,518) 3,438 Community Hall-Carley Operating Costs 9,503 19,792 9,500 10,292 21,395 Community Hall-Eady Operating Costs 14,208 7,018 7,050 (32) 18,412 p Community Hall-Edgar Operating Costs 4,190 9,022 4,650 4,372 11,720 0 Community Hall-Hawkstone Operating Costs 4,961 2,607 5,400 (2,793) 13,583 Community Hall-Jarratt Operating Costs 12,442 3,037 7,300 (4,263) 17,507 0 Gross Costs 181,416 157,206 160,983 (3,778) 409,473 CID' n O Grants -1 Nurse Facility Rental Revenue (67,119) (67,119) (67,119) - (134,239) v v Community Hall Rental Revenue (16,868) (34,426) (40,600) 6,174 (54,100) � cc Other Revenue (266) - N CD Revenue (84,253) (101,546) (107,719) 6,174 (188,339) 0 rn 0 Net Cost 97,163 55,660 53,264 2,396 221,135 CID N -n co =3. Transfer To/From Reserves 65,023 136,958 W Internal Cost Allocation (20,963) - - - (70,865) n y Tax Levy Requirement $141,223 $55,660 $53,264 $2,396 $287,228 0 n (D Township of Oro-Medonte 2023 Operating Budget to Actual (Jan -Jun) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Variance N 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2023 Budget Budget to 2023 Budget Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Actual Annual 10 FTE Salaries and Benefits $722,986 $682,082 $712,355 ($30,274) $1,333,523 N Director Environmental Services Administrative 62,229 105,421 69,000 36,421 1 180,500 O Manager Environmental Systems Municipal Services Corporation - - - - 50,000 W Supervisor Environmental Services Streetlighting 23,963 32,114 39,500 (7,386) 111,500 p Environmental Services Technologist Water Systems 365,597 181,700 179,667 2,033 678,314 90 Environmental Services Analyst Communal Tile Beds 4,245 9,349 15,000 (5,651) 30,000 Z 4-Environmental Services Technician Storm Water Management 521 993 500 493 27,000 Environmental Services Assistant Township Vehicles 26,264 18,450 21,965 (3,515) 107,519 Environmental Servies Operating in Training Gross Costs 1,205,804 1,030,108 1,037,987 (7,879) 2,518,356 0 0 O Grants - 1 PT User Fee Revenue (491,443) (1,008,738) (1,017,500) 8,762 (1,969,000) 0 Co-op Student Other Revenue (96,002) (156,476) (69,500) (86,976) 2 (174,000) CD n Revenue (587,444) (1,165,214) (1,087,000) (78,214) (2,143,000) 0 0 Net Cost 618,360 (135,106) (49,013) (86,093) 375,356 W v Transfer To/From Reserves - 222,108 =3 CD Internal Cost Allocation 20,963 59,314 N (D N 0 v v Tax Levy Requirement $639,323 ($135,106) ($49,013) ($86,093) $656,777 O 0) N -n co �. O 1.Administration expenses over budget due to legal costs included in this category. =3 n 2.Other Revenue includes unanticipated bulk water sales to developers. y 0 n (D Township of Oro-Medonte 2023 Operating Budget to Actual (Jan - Jun) POLICE SERVICES Variance N 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2023 Budget Budget to 2023 Budget Cr Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Actual Annual -n Salaries and Benefits $1,201 $120 $0 $120 $0 N O Ontario Provincial Police 1,178,634 1,153,467 1,159,084 (5,617) 2,780,168 N W Police Facility Operating Cost 1,405 4,070 5,641 (1,571) 11,283 'p Gross Costs 1,181,239 1,157,658 1,164,725 (7,067) 2,791,451 90 Z (D Grants - (2,085) - (2,085) - POA Revenues (28,238) (33,051) (25,000) (8,051) (50,000) Op Other Revenue O Revenue (28,238) (35,136) (25,000) (10,136) (50,000) 0 Net Cost 1,153,002 1,122,522 1,139,725 (17,203) 2,741,451 CD' n Transfer To/From Reserves (104,431) - - 105,000 O Internal Cost Allocation - -n !v v Tax Levy Requirement $1,048,571 $1,122,522 $1,139,725 ($17,203) $2,846,451 =3 cc N (D C N n v 00 O (D N -n QD �. O !v 0 0) 0 0 (D Township of Oro-Medonte 2023 Operating Budget to Actual (Jan - Jun) ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES Variance N 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2023 Budget Budget to 2023 Budget Cr Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Actual Annual -n Nottawasaga Valley Cons Auth $41,622 $172,897 $172,897 $0 $172,897 p Lake Simcoe Cons Auth 73,104 74,705 74,705 74,705 N W Severn Sound Enviro.Assoc.(SSEA) 110,166 114,646 114,646 - 114,646 'p SSEA Water Protection/Study Reserve 20,745 20,448 20,094 354 20,094 90 Z Gross Costs 245,637 382,696 382,342 354 382,342 K Grants - - - - - 7' O User Fee Revenue O Other Revenue 0 Revenue - - - - - 0 (D Net Cost 245,637 382,696 382,342 354 382,342 0 O Transfer To/From Reserves -n Internal Cost Allocation = W v =3 CD Tax Levy Requirement $245,637 $382,696 $382,342 $354 $382,342 N N n v co O (D N -n co �. O W 0 W 0 0 (D Township of Oro-Medonte 2023 Operating Budget to Actual (Jan - Jun) LIBRARIES Variance N 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2023 Budget Budget to 2023 Budget Cr Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Actual Annual -n Barrie Public Library $100,076 $206,156 $206,156 $0 $206,156 O Severn Township Public Library 9,350 - - 18,699 N W Midland Public Library 2,868 - - 5,968 'O Orillia Public Library 34,875 69,750 69,750 69,750 Gross Costs 147,169 275,906 275,906 300,573 Z (D Grants - (29,702) (29,702) (29,702) User Fee Revenue p Other Revenue O Revenue - (29,702) (29,702) (29,702) 0 Net Cost 147,169 246,204 246,204 270,871 CD' n Transfer To/From Reserves - - - - O Internal Cost Allocation - - - - -n Wv Tax Levy Requirement $147,169 $246,204 $246,204 $0 $270,871 =3 cc N (D C N n 00 O O (D N -n CD �. O W 0 W 0 0 (D Budget Total 2023 2023 DIFF Project Description Section Group Carry 2023 Forward Budget Budget Actual ACT TO Status Comments 2022 2023 YTD BUD Halls-Carley-Roof and Soffit Community Halls-Carley In progress Replacement 75,000 6,000 81,000 10,651 70,349 Halls-Eady-Repoint Masonry Community Halls-Eady 7,800 - 7,800 - 7,800 In progress Halls-Eady-Addition Roof Replacement Community Halls-Eady _ 9,500 9,500 - 9,500 Completed Completed in kind by Hymask Roofing Halls-Eady-Air Conditioner Replacement Community Halls-Eady _ 6,500 6,500 4,783 1,717 Completed Halls-Hawkestone-Shed Roof Community Halls- Replacement Hawkstone - 8,500 8,500 - 8,500 Not Started Contract awarded,community survey complete,facilitated Corporate Strategic Plan Corporate Services In Progress sessions Sept/Oct.,community engagement 1!2 Oct.,draft - 50,000 50,000 458 49,542 plan to be complete prior to yr.end Records Information Management Corporate Services In Progress Contract awarded,structure development in progress, 84,153 165,847 250,000 53,704 196,296 Phase 1 data transfer from Baker Fall 2023 Signage Strategy Implementation- Community/Wayfinding signage Corporate Services 10,000 24,000 34,000 25,000 9,000 In Progress Bulk of funds expended in July,balance in Fall 2023 Website Redevelopment- Contract awarded,site design in progress,data transfer Content/Design/Mobile App Corporate Services 70,000 - 70,000 6,251 63,749 In Progress scheduled for Fall,go live Dec. Cell Phone Boosters Corporate Services-IT _ 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 In Progress Quotes received. Discussion with responsible directors. Cell Phones,Computers Lifecycle orate Services-IT Computers purchased and being rolled out. Cell phones Replacement Corp _ 60,000 60,000 7,420 52,580 In Progress next. Server Replacement Corporate Services-IT Deferred Due to moving to cloud able to reduce server footprint can - 15,000 15,000 - 15,000 move to 2024. Breathing Air Compressor System Replacement Emergency Services 35,000 25,000 60,000 - 60,000 Not Started Working with Supplier Fire Headquarters Training Centre Emergency Services 80,000 - 80,000 - 80,000 Not Started Waiting for completion of new station Positive Pressure Fans Replacement Emergency Services - 15,000 15,000 - 15,000 Awaiting Delivery Propane Training Props Emergency Services 55,000 - 55,000 - 55,000 Not Started Waiting for completion of new station Rescue Boat Emergency Services 20,000 45,000 65,000 - 65,000 Not Started Report to come to Council Station 3-Parking Lot Resurface Emergency Services 40,000 - 40,000 - 40,000 Deferred Aligns with New headquarters addition Illation 5-Parking Lot Resurface Emergency Services - 20,000 20,000 - 20,000 Deferred Align with roads asphalt plans at ion 6-Diesel Exhaust Extraction Emergency Services 50,000 - 50,000 - 50,000 Not Started Working with Supplier Emergency Services- w Fire Station Facility 3,008,389 - 3,008,389 1,152,877 1,855,512 In progress Project currently tracking within budget Emergency Services- tation 3-Fire Headquarters Addition Not Started Report to come to Council Facility - 1,200,000 1,200,000 - 1,200,000 'stribution System Upgrades Sugarbush engineering design 90%,capital field works deferred to inking Water System Environmental Services _ 700,000 700,000 8,930 691,070 In progress 2024 with Operations Drinking Water Storage-Horseshoe Highlands Drinking Water System Environmental Services _ 60,000 60,000 - 60,000 In progress engineering review being completed Drinking Water Storage-Shanty Bay Environmental Services Not Started continued work on source water protection&well Drinking Water System - 60,000 60,000 - 60,000 Drinking Water Storage-Warminster Drinking Water System Environmental Services _ 70,000 70,000 - 70,000 In progress Drinking Water Systems-Generator (Stand By Power)Replacement Environmental Services _ 60,000 60,000 - 60,000 In progress contractor invoicing upon completion and run test of work Budget Total 2023 2023 DIFF Project Description Section Group Carry 2023 Forward Budget Budget Actual ACT TO Status Comments 2022 2023 YTD BUD Drinking Water Systems-Integration of Zone 1(Freed)to Horseshoe Highlands Environmental Services In progress - 300,000 300,000 - 300,000 Drinking Water Systems-Pump,Pipe Environmental Services In progress Replacement - 40,000 40,000 19,950 20,050 Elevated Water Tower Rehab/Replace- Horseshoe Highlands Environmental Services _ 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 In progress engineering review being completed Municipal Drinking Water Well finalising revised reduction in scope of work"e, Cr Replacement Environmental Services _ 70,000 70,000 - 70,000 Quote entire project to be 2023/2024 SCADA Software Enhancements/PLC Replacements Environmental Services _ 55,000 55,000 - 55,000 In progress contractor invoicing upon completion and run test of work Streetlight Pole Evaluation/Rehab/Replacement Environmental Services _ 40,000 40,000 - 40,000 In progress contractor invoicing upon completion of works Urban Stormpond Clean Outs Environmental Services - 250,000 250,000 48,574 201,426 In progress contractor invoicing upon completion of works The project has encountered common challenges that ofteV ERP System Replacement Finance In progress develop in complex IT/Financial implementations. This has led to some delays in the project,although we've engaged specialized expertise and refined our strategy. 409,544 - 409,544 67,997 341,547 HRIS&Payroll system HR 189,647 - 189,647 31,211 158,436 In progress This is a multi-year project,including HRIS in 2024 Other Facilities- Operations-Hoist-Heavy Equipment Operations - 100,000 100,000 - 100,000 Not Started Awaiting completion of fleet review Operations-Hoist-Small/Medium Other Facilities- Vehicle Operations 36,000 16,000 52,000 - 52,000 Not Started Awaiting completion of fleet review Other Facilities- Operations-Moonstone Yard Transfer Operations 25,000 - 25,000 - 25,000 In progress Waiting on transfer agreementfrom the County of Simcoe Operations-North and South Yards-Fuel Other Facilities- Completed Review of Monitoring wells prescribed time period. Pumps Operations 74,129 - 74,129 26,607 47,522 Operations-North Yard-Septic Other Facilities- Replacement Operations 24,000 6,000 30,000 - 30,000 Not Started fclplacement erations-South Yard-Roof Other Facilities-Operations 140,303 - 140,303 124,474 15,829 Completed Minor deficiencies to be address by year end. rown Hall Exterior weatherproofing Other Facilities-Shared- In progress Old Town Hall 6,500 - 6,500 - 6,500 Town Stairs Replacement Other Facilities-Shared- In progress Old Town Hall 8,000 - 8,000 - 8,000 min Building Automation System Other Facilities-Shared- - Not Started Anticipate completing prior to year end date Admin - 5,000 5,000 5,000 Admin Building Washroom Update Other Facilities-Shared- Deferred Admin 7,500 - 7,500 - 7,500 Furnishings Other Facilities-Shared- In progress Admin 6,500 - 6,500 - 6,500 Craighurst Community Park-Master Workingwith Georgian International as part of Craighurst Planning Parks - 20,000 20,000 - 20,000 In progress Development.No expenditure in 2023. CD Budget Total 2023 2023 DIFF Project Description Section Group Carry 2023 Forward Budget Budget Actual ACT TO Status Comments 2022 2023 YTD BUD Surveys and consultation with pickleball groups have Pickleball Courts-Planning and Design Parks Deferred occurred.Site location limited to Guthrie Lands.Advancing - 60,000 60,000 - 60,000 conceptual planning by year end. Railside Park Playground Replacement Parks 58,000 15,000 73,000 - 73,000 Deferred Complete RFP 2023-Delivery/Install in 2024 Ramey Board Replacement Parks 25,000 - 25,000 - 25,000 Not Started Reviewing with the community Vasey Pavilion and Concession Parks - 6,000 6,000 - 6,000 In progress Repairs completed to be utilized for 2023 Wharf Concrete Repairs-Hawkestone parks Deferred Report to Council 2024. and Shanty Bay - 350,000 350,000 - 350,000 Arena Dehumidifier Replacement Recreational Facilities 55,000 - 55,000 - 55,000 Completed Installed finalizing Arena Elevator Replacement Recreational Facilities - 73,000 73,000 - 73,000 Quote Order completed.Delivery/install Q2 2024. Arena Scoreboard Replacement Recreational Facilities 15,000 - 15,000 - 15,000 In progress Horseshoe Valley Community Centre- Recreational Facilities- RFP/Tender Currently out for tender SCDSB Partnership School 2,365,861 - 2,365,861 9,392 2,356,469 Parks and Facilities Truck Recreational Vehicles& RFP/Tender Tender completed Equip. - 48,000 48,000 - 48,000 Recreational Vehicles& Parks Brush Chipper Equip. - 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 Not Started To be reviewed as part of budget recalibration process. Bridge 23,Line 13 North,South of 15/16 Road Bridges In progress Under construction Sideroad 20,077 500,000 520,077 34,243 485,833 Bridge C-27,Dunns Line- Road Brides Design/Construction g _ 50,000 50,000 12,211 37,789 In progress Culvert Line 1 North Road Design Road Bridges-Culvert - 25,000 25,000 4,020 20,980 In progress 15/16 Sideroad-Line 5 to Line 4 Road Construction - 345,000 345,000 296,347 48,653 Completed 15/16 Sideroad Line 10 to Line 9 Road Construction - 330,000 330,000 331,414 - 1,414 Completed Algonquin Trail-Sugarbush Road Construction _ 600,000 600,000 - 600,000 Deferred larger scope of work,too late in year for preferred pricing Bass Lake Sideroad-Line 12 to Line 11 Road Construction - 432,000 432,000 291,994 140,006 Completed Beechwood Cres.Maplewood Court Road Construction - 414,000 414,000 336,673 77,327 Completed Georgian Drive Walkway Road Construction 6,660 - 6,660 3,531 3,129 Completed Petherin Place Road Construction In progress Budgeted to start in 2024,requested advanced at a cost of $100,000 li e Ridge Cul-De-SacRoad Constructionsign/Relocation/Construction _ 350,000 350,000 1,098 348,902In progress Trails Rd.-Line 1 to Hwy 93 Road Construction - 441,000 441,000 419,718 21,282 Completed Trails Rd.-Line 2 to Line 1 Road Construction - 261,000 261,000 245,739 15,261 Completed garbush-Iroquois,Mohawk Roads and l-De-Sac Road Construction 57,760 - 57,760 33,473 24,287 In progress arminister Sideroad-Line 10 to Line 9 Road Construction _ 377,000 377,000 321,847 55,153 Completed Warminster-Line 11 to Line 10 Road Construction - 386,000 386,000 347,485 38,515 Completed Asphalt Patching-Road Road Construction- Completed Resurfacing/Roadside Safety Annual - 225,000 225,000 182,023 42,977 Cracksealing-Road Resurfacing/Roadside Road Construction- Inprogress Safety Annual - 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 Guiderail Replacement-Road Road Construction- Resurfacing/Roadside Safety Annual - 250,000 1 250,000 222,496 1 27,504 Completed Budget Total 2023 2023 DIFF Project Description Section Group Carry 2023 Forward Budget Budget Actual ACT TO Status Comments 2022 2023 YTD BUD Grandview Outlets/Easements NE Side Road Construction- In progress Drainage - 100,000 100,000 1,048 98,952 Road Construction- GrandviewStudy Drainage - 14,000 14,000 967 13,033 In progress Lakeshore Lines 12 to 14 Study Road Construction- In progress Drainage 37,220 - 37,220 2,035 35,185 Lakeshore Road Line 12 to 13 Outlet- Road Construction- Design/Construction Drainage - 100,000 100,000 4,761 95,239 In progress07 Lakeshore Road Line 5 to 7 and Road Construction- Harbourwood Review Drainage - 80,000 80,000 - 80,000 In progress Line 2 South Drainage Review/Outlet Road Construction- Complexity of design and drawings to permit to go to Construction/Catchment Area Drainage - 30,000 30,000 24,075 5,925 In progress tender requires morefundingthan approved budget Medonte Sideroad 2 Patch Road Construction- In progress Required emergency culvert replacement funding of Drainage $35,000 Mount Saint Louis Rd W,Line 6 N- Road Construction- - - 43,057 Completed Emergency replacement of collapsed culvert Drainage Drainage - - 43,057 Shoreline Drive Outlets/Easements- Road Construction- Design/Construction Drainage - 100,000 100,000 2,717 97,283 In progress Road Construction- Wilson Street Outlet Construction Drainage - 350,000 350,000 17,202 332,798 In progress Approved award by Council Staff report OCS2023-10 Craighurst/Hwy 93 Active Road Construction- Design costs no longer required due to collaborations with Transportation Plan Traffic - 75,000 75,000 - 75,000 In progress Georgian Int'I Intersection Pedestrian Signal- Road Construction- RFP/Tender Final stages of design,tender in progress,MTO potentially Warminster Traffic 23,228 200,000 223,228 9,929 213,299 funding project Road Construction- Currently peer reviewing West Orillia Development Traffic Line 15 North Traffic Calming Traffic 18,588 48,000 66,588 17,891 48 697 In progress Impact Study Warminster Sideroad Design Road Construction- Warminster - 30,000 30,000 29,074 926 In progress Currently in the design phase resulting in scope changed Asphalt Roller Roads Vehicles&Equip. 70,000 - 70,000 - 70,000 Deferred Deferred to 2024 Excavator Roads Vehicles&Equip. Completed Awaiting parts which will result in full utilization of budget 189,910 - 189,910 178,390 11,520 allocation. eet Mechanic Vehicle Roads Vehicles&Equip. _ 70,000 70,000 - 70,000 In progress oulder Reclaimer Roads Vehicles&Equip. 32,000 - 32,000 - 32,000 In progress gownship Fleet Review Roads Vehicles&Equip. _ 60,000 60,000 - 60,000 RFP/Tender Tender completed Sept 2023 P Work Order System iTransportation 1 267,355 - 267,355 58,988 208,367 In progress 1Phase 1-RFS complete,Phase 2-Q2 2024 C:) =3 7,704,124 10,437,347 18,141,471 5,072,724 13,068,747 0) 0 0) 0 0 (D 15.a) Correspondence from Lake Simcoe Watch and the Town of Georgina re:... From: aware.simcoe@gmail.com Date: September 7, 2023 at 1:53:45 PM EDT To: Subject: Bradford West Gwillimbury and Georgina call for real action on phosphorous Ontario needs a plan and a budget for No images?Click here phosphorous reduction LAKE I� SIMCOE WATCH Sept.7,2023 Bradford West Gwillimbury and Georgina call for real action on phosphorous Earlier this week, the Bradford West Gwillimbury Town Council unanimously passed a resolution requesting the Province of Ontario to develop a plan and a budget to reduce Lake Simcoe's phosphorus pollution by 55% by 2030. The resolution also noted that phosphorous reaching the lake should be capped at no more than 44 tonnes per year. A similar resolution was unanimously approved by the Georgina Town Council on August 2nd Page 285 of 290 15.a) Correspondence from Lake Simcoe Watch and the Town of Georgina re:... TONNES BY 2030 BWG & Georgina are calling on the Ontario Go►►'t to clean up Lake Simcoe r � . LAKE SIMCOE WATCH In 2009, the Government of Ontario released its Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, which called for Lake Simcoe's phosphorus pollution to be reduced to 44 tonnes per year to protect our cold-water fishery(e.g., lake trout and white fish) and prevent excessive weed growth and algae blooms. Unfortunately, the province has still not developed a plan or a budget to achieve the 44 tonne per year goal. As a result, Lake Simcoe's phosphorus pollution has risen by 26% between 2015 and 2020 relative to its 2009 level. We are going in the wrong direction! To read our plan to clean-up Lake Simcoe please click here. What you can do Please contact your Mayor and Councillor and ask them to also pass a resolution requesting Premier Ford to develop a plan and budget to reduce Lake Simcoe's phosphorus pollution to 44 tonnes per year by 2030. Please pass on this message to your friends and neighbours. Thank you. Jack Gibbons Page 286 of 290 15.a) Correspondence from Lake Simcoe Watch and the Town of Georgina re:... Jack Gibbons Chair, Lake Simcoe Watch 416-260-2080 ext. 2 lack@lakesimcoewatch.ca Follow us on Facebook www.LakeSimcoeWatch.ca Forward this message. Tweet Lake Simcoe Watch in Share I Lake Simcoe Watch is a joint initiative of AWARE Simcoe, the Innisfil District Association, the Lake Simcoe Association, the North Gwillimbury Forest Alliance, the South Lake Simcoe _C3 Forward Naturalists, the STORM Coalition and the West Oro Ratepayers'Association. Page 287 of 290 15.a) Correspondence from Lake Simcoe Watch and the Town of Georgina re:... From: Carolyn Lance <clance@georgina.ca> Sent: Friday, August 11, 2023 3:01 PM To: Subject: Updated Lake Simcoe Phosphorus Reduction Strategy resolution This email originated from outside of Oro-Medonte's email system. Please use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. Honourable Minister Piccini; Mr. Baldwin, Lake Simcoe Watershed MPP's and Municipalities; Please be advised that Georgina Town Council considered and unanimously adopted the following motion during its August 2nd meeting requesting the Province of Ontario to revise the Phosphorus Reduction Strategy to achieve the 55% phosphorus pollution reduction to no more than 44 tonnes per year by 2030. Respectfully, said resolution has been provided below for your consideration; RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0265 Moved By Councillor Neeson Seconded By Councillor Dale WHEREAS on February 24th, 2021, the Council of the Town of Georgina passed Resolution No. C-2021-0051 in conjunction with staff report DS-2021-0022; WHEREAS the above referenced Resolution No. C-2021-0051 in conjunction with staff report DS-2021-0022 was passed by the members of council unanimously; WHEREAS as a part of staff report DS-2021-022, recommendation number 5 contained the following in regards to the current and on- going review of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan (Act): "5. That the Council for the Town of Georgina requests that the Province of Ontario revise the Phosphorus Reduction Strategy to create a time bound plan and the associated budgets to achieve the 55% phosphorus pollution reduction to no more than 44 tonnes per year as soon as possible" AND WHEREAS the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan (Act) received unanimous all-party support in the Ontario Legislature in 2008; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Georgina re-affirms its resolution as stated of February 24th, 2021 with the following amendments: 1. That the Council for the Town of Georgina requests that the Province of Ontario revise the Phosphorus Reduction Strategy to create a time bound plan and the associated budgets to achieve Page 288 of 290 15.a) Correspondence from Lake Simcoe Watch and the Town of Georgina re:... the 55% phosphorus pollution reduction to no more than 44 tonnes per year with a target date of 2030. 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Honourable David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; all Lake Simcoe watershed MPPs; The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) and all Lake Simcoe watershed municipalities. Thank you for your time and consideration of this request. Sincerely, Carolyn Lance Council Services Coordinator Clerk's Division I Town of Georgina 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick, ON I L4P 3G1 905-476-4301 Ext. 2219 1 georgina.ca G EO RG I NA Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, like us on Facebook *Please note; My work hours and your work hours may differ; please do not feel you need to reply outside your own normal work hours Page 289 of 290 20.a) 2023-086, Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council... The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte By-Law No. 2023-086 Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting held on Wednesday, September 27, 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 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 Council Meeting held on Wednesday, September 27, 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 27t" day of September, 2023. The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte IW Mayor, Randy Greenlaw Deputy Clerk, Janette Teeter Page 290 of 290