COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKAGE

December 22, 2017

Table of Contents

Item From Subject Page 1 Sandra Maxwell, Supervisor of

Festivals & Events Event Listing (January – April, 2018) & Love My Hood events as well as an update on Sound of Music 2018 File: 965-01

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2 Jessica Wesolowski, Manager of Fleet Services

Fleet Carma Telematic Pilot Project File: 155-03-11

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3 Ministry of Natural Resources Notification of Bill 139, the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017 Receiving Royal Assent File: 125-01

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4 Town of Lakeshore Provincial Flood Insurance Program File: 160-01

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5 Town of Amherstburg Tenanted Farm Tax Class File: 160-01

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6 Ministry of Ontario Bill 59, Consumer Protection Statute Law Amendment File: 125-01

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File: 965-01

CITY OF ~*> Burlington • • Memo •

To: Mayor and Members of Council

From: Sandra Maxwell, Supervisor of Festivals & Events

Cc:

Date:

Re:

James Ridge, Chris Glenn, Angela Morgan, Denise Beard

December 18, 2017

Event Listing (January - April, 2018) and status of 2017 Love My Hood events as well as an update on Sound of Music 2018.

The purpose of this memo is to provide Council with a quarterly event listing for the months of January, February, March and April 2018. In addition, to update you on the status of Love My Hood (LMH) events held in 2017 and an additional paid day added to Sound of Music 2018.

In 2017, we set a goal to encourage residents to host 150 Love My Hood events in conjunction with Canada 150 celebrations. We are pleased to report that Burlington surpassed this goal with 157 LMH community events hosted across the City. In 2018, we will continue to encourage neighbourhood champions to lead LMH events to celebrate community across the City. For more information or to apply, visit www.burlington.ca/LoveMyHood

Organizers for the annual Sound of Music Festival (SOMF) requested a second paid concert day to their event. Sound of Music first introduced a paid concert in 2015 to help fund the free weekend, and this second paid day will also contribute to the quality of the lineup for the free event weekend. The second paid concert day was deemed to be a significant change to a major event that required the Supervisor of Festival and Events to consult with the community. A survey was completed to gather public opinion on having a second day paid event in the SOMF lineup for 2018 and the majority of the 439 responses are supportive of the second paid day. As a result staff has approved a second paid concert date to be held at Spencer Smith on Sunday June 10 from noon - 9 p.m.

Event Listing (January - April 2018):

Date Event Location Monday January 1, 2018 City of Burlington's New Years Day Tansley Woods

Until Monday January 8, 2018 Burlington's Lakeside Festival of Lights Spencer Smith Park

Sunday January 28, 2018 Robbie Burns 8K Road Race Burlington Central High School

Sunday March 4, 2018 Chilly Half Marathon & Frosty 5k Civic Square and Brant Street

Sunday March 25, 2018 Around the Bay 30k Road Race North Shore Boulevard

Friday March 30, 2018 Good Friday Road Race Aldershot, on-road

426 Brant Street• P.O. Box 5013 • Burlington . On tario• L7R 3Z6. www.burlington.ca 1

Date Event Location Saturday March 31, 2018 Orchard Park Egg Hunt Orchard Park

Saturday April 15, 2018 Easter Eggstravaganza LaSalle Park

Friday April 20 to TENTATIVE: Burlington Lifestyle Home Mainway Recreation Centre Sunday April 22, 2018 Show

Saturday April 21, 2018 Burlington Green's Community Clean Central Park - Bandshell Up Eco-Fair Celebration

Sunday April 29, 2018 Great Ride N' Stride Central Arena - Community Room

If you have any questions, please contact Sandra Maxwell at ext. 7724.

426 Brant Street• P.O. Box 5013 • Burlington. Ontario• L7R 3Z6. www.burlington.ca 2

File: 155-03-11

CITY OF ~·,, Burlington • • • Memo

To: Mayor and Members of Council

From: Jessica Wesolowski, Manager of Fleet Services

Cc: Burlington Leadership Team

Date: December 13, 2017

Re: FleetCarma Telematics Pilot Project

The purpose of this memo is to provide Council with information regard ing the FleetCarma telematics pilot project that is currently underway in Fleet Services.

One of the strategic iniatives identified in the City's strategic plan is to develop and implement a plan to make city operations net carbon-neutral. In order to create a plan , we must first gather and understand current green house gas emission levels and duty cycle behaviour for our fleet vehicles.

Starting in January 2018, we will collect data on our light duty vehicles: cars, trucks, SUV's and vans. To do this, we will use FleetCarma's tracking system to report on and improve fleet usage, inform decision making and the possible conversion of our fleet to electric vehicles (EV).

Our one-year data collection will include 20 vehicles/drivers with different driving needs. FleetCarma's assessment for each vehicle will include: vehicle location (GPS), odometer, repair and maintenance reports, vehicle down time, kilometres per trip, trips per day, average daily distance, speed, fuel consumption, fuel efficiency, time idling vs. accelerating , fuel consumption while idle, hard accelerating(%), hard braking(%) and greenhouse gas emissions.

The data collected will be used in an EV Suitability Report to evaluate possible next steps towards adopting greening of our fleet through the use of electric vehiles (EV).

_) If you have any questions about the pilot project, please let me know.

426 Brant Street • P.O. Box 5013 • Burling ton • Ontario. L7R 326 • www.burl ing ton .ca 3

Ministry of Natural Resources and

Forestry

Water Resources Section

Natural Resources Conservation Policy Branch

Policy Division

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

300 Water Street,

Peterborough, ON K9J 8M5

Telephone: 705-755-1729

Fax: 705-755-1971

Ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts

Section des ressources en eau

Direction des politiques de conservation des richesses naturelles

Division de l’élaboration des politiques

Ministère des Richesses naturelles et de la Foresterie

300, rue Water

Peterborough (Ontario) K9J 8M5

Téléphone: (705) 755-1729

Télécopie: (705) 755-1971

TO: All Stakeholders involved in the Conservation Authorities Act Review

RE: Notification of Bill 139, the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017 Receiving Royal Assent

I am pleased to inform you that Bill 139, the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017 that proposes amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act has been passed by the Ontario Legislature and has officially received Royal Assent. In addition to the amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act, the legislation also contains changes related to the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal.

The passing of this legislation highlights the completion of the multi-year review of the Conservation Authorities Act and is part of a comprehensive suite of proposed changes resulting from the review. The amendments modernize the Act to strengthen oversight and accountability in conservation authority decision making, increase clarity and consistency in conservation authority roles and responsibilities, improve collaboration and engagement, modernize funding mechanisms, and provide flexibility for conservation authorities to adapt to changing circumstances and challenges in the future.

The passing of this legislation is an important achievement that will provide ongoing benefits to Ontarians. While some updated provisions will come into force immediately, other provisions will be phased in over the coming years as supporting regulations and policy is developed. My ministry will continue to engage interested parties to assist in the development of these regulations, policies and guidelines.

If you have any questions regarding the legislative process or the implementation of the amendments, please contact the Water Resources Section at mnrwaterpolicy@ontario.ca.

Thank you again for your support and participation in the review.

Jennifer Keyes Manger, Water Resources Section Policy Division Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

File: 125-01

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TOWN OF LAKESHORE 419 Notre Dame SI.

Belle River, ON NOR 1 AO

October 11, 2017

Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier Legislative Building, Room 281 Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1

Dear Premier Wynne:

RE: PROVINCIAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM

At their meeting of October 10, 2017 the Council of the Town of Lakeshore duly passed the following resolution.

Councillor Wilder moved and Councillor Janisse seconded:

That:

WHEREAS weather patterns seem to have changed, in that excessive and prolonged rains are now becoming more frequent and regular,

WHEREAS there is an increased chance of flooding, as result of excessive and prolonged rains;

WHEREAS property owners in areas that are at an increased risk of flooding are often unable to purchase flood insurance to protect their properties; and

WHEREAS the cost of property repairs after a flood cause financial hardship for individuals, families and businesses.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Government of Ontario be urged to create a Provincial Flood Insurance Program, to cover those individuals, families and businesses who are unable to secure flood insurance for their properties;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this motion be sent to the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Patrick Brown, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party, the Honourable Andrea Horwath, Leader

Ph: 519-728-2700 Fax: 519-728-9530 Toll: 1-877-249-3367

www.lakeshore.ca

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of the New Democratic Party, and all MPPs in the Province of Ontario; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this Motion be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and all Ontario municipalities for their consideration.

Motion Carried Unanimously

Should you require any additional information with respect to the above matter, please contact the undersigned.

Yours truly,

~h~_. .... .,,..__ ..... __ Mary Masse Clerk

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cc: Hon. Patrick Brown, Leader of Progressive Conservative Party cc: Hon. Andrea Horwath, Leader of New Democratic Party cc: Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) cc: Via Email - All Ontario Municipalities cc: Via Email - MPPs in the Province of Ontario

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Ministry of Municipal Affairs

Office of the Minister

777 Bay Street, 17th Floor Toronto ON M5G 2E5 Tel.: 416 585-7000 Fax: 416 585-6470

Ministère des Affaires municipales

Bureau du ministre

777, rue Bay, 17e étage Toronto ON M5G 2E5 Tél. : 416 585-7000 Téléc. : 416 585-6470

Ministry of Government and Consumer Services

Office of the Minister

6th Floor, Mowat Block 900 Bay Street Toronto, ON M7A 1L2 Tel.: 416-212-2665 Fax: 416-326-1947

Ministère des Services gouvernementaux et des Services aux consommateurs

Bureau du ministre

6e étage, Edifice Mowat 900, rue Bay Toronto, ON M7A 1L2 Tél. : 416 212-2665 Téléc.: 416 326-1947

MGCS3766MC-2017-797

December 15, 2017

Dear Heads of Municipal Councils:

We are pleased to provide an update on Bill 59, Putting Consumers First Act (Consumer Protection Statute Law Amendment), 2017. Bill 59 made amendments to the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and the Municipal Act, 2001. Upon proclamation, these amendments will allow local municipalities to regulate the location and number of payday loan establishments. We would like to inform you that the government has proclaimed these sections into force effective January 1, 2018.

During consultations to inform the development of Bill 59, the government heard from municipalities that there was interest in an expanded municipal authority to regulate payday lenders. As a government we have listened. We thank municipal leaders for your contributions to protecting consumers and your communities.

Additional regulatory changes to strengthen protection for consumers using payday loans and cheque-cashing services will come into force on July 1, 2018 and include the following:

• It will be mandatory for payday lenders to provide borrowers with an extendedpayment plan if borrowers take out three or more loans with the same lenderwithin a 63-day period.

• Payday lenders can only lend up to 50 per cent of a borrower’s net pay per loan.• The cost of borrowing a payday loan must be disclosed as an annual percentage

rate in advertisements and agreements.• The maximum fee for cashing government-issued cheques will be capped at $2

plus one per cent of the face value of the cheque, or $10, whichever is less.• It will be mandatory for cheque cashing service providers to provide a receipt

when cashing government-issued cheques.

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If you have any questions about the amendments, you may contact Ann Misetich, Manager of Consumer and Business Policy via email at Ann.Misetich@ontario.ca or by telephone at 416-326-8868.

Thank you for your continued support of strengthening financial protection for consumers in Ontario’s communities. We look forward to continuing to work with you on this important initiative in the future.

Sincerely,

Tracy MacCharles Bill Mauro Minister of Government and Consumer Services Minister of Municipal Affairs

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