- Halton HillsOn File in Clerk’s Office Grand Actions – Volume 15, Number 1 – Jan/Feb 2010....

GENERAL INFORMATION PACKAGE

- COUNCIL MEETING -

March 8, 2010

PAGE

Information

3-10 Halton Region Schedule of Meetings last updated February 26, 2010.

11-13 Town of Newmarket dated February 23, 2010 regarding Resolution R2-2010 – Earth Hour – Participation and Challenge.

14-15 Ted Arnott, MPP Wellington-Halton Hills dated February 16, 2010 regarding Council’s resolution calling for a hydro exemption on the provincial portion of the Harmonized Sales Tax.

16 Ministry of Tourism and Culture dated February 17, 2010 regarding the Town of Halton Hills Heritage Property Tax Relief By-law.

17-18 MPAC dated February 19, 2010 regarding 2010 Tax Incentive Programs.

19 Jerry J. Ouellette, MPP Oshawa, Official Opposition Critic, Natural Resources dated February 8, 2010 regarding Feedback and Comments concerning legislation , regulations and the organizational responsibilities of the Conservation Authorities.

20-21 Town of Milton dated February 23, 2010 regarding Intensification/Infill Study for the Town of Milton.

22-24 AMO dated February 2010 regarding AMO Reports to Members on January 2010 Board Meeting.

25-26 AMO Watch File dated February 18, 2010.

27-28 AMO Watch File dated February 25, 2010.

29-30 Ontario Clean Air Alliance dated February 18, 2010 regarding We Can Phase-Out Coal Now.

30-31 County of Wellington dated February 17, 2010 regarding County of Wellington Official Plan 5-Year Review Consultation.

General Information Package March 8, 2010

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On File in Clerk’s Office

Grand Actions – Volume 15, Number 1 – Jan/Feb 2010.

Credit Valley Conservation – 450th Board of Directors’ Meeting – 2010 Inaugural Meeting Minutes dated January 22, 2010.

Conferences/Seminars/Courses (On file with Clerks)

• Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing150! Canada Conference Economic Innovation: Global to Local – 2010 Central Ontario Municipal Symposium May 13, 2010 Vaughan, Ontario

• 2010 Urban Symposium April 15-16, 2010 Lincoln Alexander Theatre Hamilton, Ontario


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Tuesday, March 2, 2010

6pm - 8pm Joint Public Information Centre #2 - Proposed Construction of Roadworks and Storm Sewers Including the Replacement of Water and Sanitary Services on Smith Avenue From Lakeshore Road to New Street, Ward 2, City of Burlington. Our File: PR- 2491

Location: Burlington Seniors' Centre, Port Nelson Room, 2285 New Street, Burlington Councillors Attending: P. Thoem Event Contact: Brenda Kingsmill - [email protected]

7:30pm - 10pm Halton Agricultural Advisory Committee

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Halton Room Councillors Attending: B. Lee, C. Somerville Event Contact: Stirling Todd - [email protected]

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

9:30am - 12pm Halton Regional Council

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Council Chambers Councillors Attending: All Members of Regional Council Event Contact: Regional Clerk - [email protected]

12pm - 2pm Sustainable Halton Inter-Municipal Liaison Committee

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Halton Room Councillors Attending: A. Elgar, B. Lee, J. Taylor, Mayor R. Bonnette, Chair G. Carr Event Contact: Haiqing Xu - [email protected]

Thursday, March 4, 2010

6pm - 8:30pm Public Information Centre - Tremaine Road (Regional Road 22) Widening Two to Four Lanes from Derry Road (Regional Road 7) to Main Street, Wards 1 & 2, Town of Milton, Our File: PR-2261B

Location: Milton Sports Centre, 605 Santa Maria Blvd., Milton (Meeting Room #2) Councillors Attending: C. Best, B. Lee Event Contact: Dave Collum - [email protected]


1:30pm - 3:30pm Halton Elder Services Advisory Committee

Location: Woodlands Operations Centre - Oakwood Room Councillors Attending: C. D'Amelio, C. Somerville Event Contact: Sue Haggith - [email protected]

CANCELLED - Regional Emergency Planning Advisory Committee (REPAC)

**This meeting has been cancelled **

HALTON REGION SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS Last Updated FEBRUARY 26, 2010


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6:15pm - 9pm Notice of Study Commencement and Public Information Centre (PIC) #1 -

Wastewater Pumping Station Master Plan Class Environmental Assessment Study (PR-2500) - Oakville Wards 1-6 and Burlington Wards 1-6

Location: Burlington Arts Centre, Rotary Room, 1333 Lakeshore Road Formal Presentation: 7:00 p.m. Event Contact: Magda Bielawski - [email protected]


CANCELLED - Halton Ecological and Environmental Advisory Committee (EEAC)

**This meeting has been cancelled** Thursday, March 11, 2010

6:15pm - 9pm Notice of Study Commencement and Public Information Centre (PIC) #1 - Wastewater Pumping Station Master Plan Class Environmental Assessment Study (PR-2500) - Oakville Wards 1-6 and Burlington Wards 1-6

Location: Halton Regional Centre – Auditorium Formal Presentation: 7:00 p.m. Event Contact: Magda Bielawski - [email protected]


3pm - 5pm Halton Housing Advisory Committee

Location: Woodlands Operations Centre - Oakwood Room Councillors Attending: C. Best, R. Goldring Event Contact: Sally Pincock - [email protected]

Monday, March 22, 2010

1pm - 3pm Halton Region Accessibility Advisory Committee

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Halton Room Councillors Attending: C. D'Amelio Event Contact: Gabrielle Baldazzi - [email protected]


9:30am - 11:30am Halton Health & Social Services Committee

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Halton Room Councillors Attending: C. Somerville, C. Best, C. D'Amelio, R. Goldring, J. Knoll, Mayor R. Burton, Chair G. Carr Event Contact: Regional Clerk - [email protected]


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11:30am - 12:30pm Halton Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Halton Room Councillors Attending: J. Knoll, C. Best, C. D'Amelio, R. Goldring, C. Somerville, Mayor R. Burton, Chair G. Carr Event Contact: Regional Clerk - [email protected] **This meeting will immediately follow Health & Social Services**

12:30pm - 2pm Halton Community Housing Corporation Development Committee

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Halton Room Councillors Attending: J. Knoll, C. Best, C. D'Amelio, Chair G. Carr Event Contact: Regional Clerk - [email protected] **This meeting will immediately follow HCHC Board of Directors**

6:30pm - 9pm Transportation Master Plan Study 2031 - The Road to Change - PIC #1

Location: Mainway Recreation Centre, 4015 Mainway, Burlington - Auditorium Formal Presentation: 7:00 p.m. Event Contact: Melissa Green-Battiston - [email protected]


9:30am - 11:30am Halton Planning and Public Works Committee

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Halton Room Councillors Attending: T. Adams, J. Dennison, A. Elgar, A. Johnston, B. Lee, J. Taylor, Mayor R. Bonnette, Chair G. Carr Event Contact: Regional Clerk - [email protected]

1:30pm - 2:30pm Halton Administration and Finance Committee

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Halton Room Councillors Attending: P. Thoem, K. Bird, R. Craven, J. Fogal, F. Oliver, Mayors G. Krantz, C. Jackson, Chair G. Carr Event Contact: Regional Clerk - [email protected]

2:30pm - 4:30pm Halton Lobbyist Registry Review Sub-Committee

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Halton Room Councillors Attending: C. Best, A. Elgar, J. Fogal, A. Johnston, J. Knoll, J. Taylor, P. Thoem, Mayor G. Krantz, Chair G. Carr Event Contact: Regional Clerk - [email protected] **This meeting will immediately follow Administration & Finance**

4pm - 6pm Halton Tourism Advisory Committee

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Nelson Room Councillors Attending: K. Bird, Mayor C. Jackson Event Contact: John Davidson - [email protected]

6pm - 8pm Public Information Centre for the Proposed Watermain and Wastewater Main Replacement in the Glenlea Subdivision and Watermain Installation on Wellington Street, Ward 1, Town of Halton Hills (Acton)

Location: Acton Arena - Community Hall, 415 Queen Street E., Halton Hills (Acton) Councillors Attending: C. Somerville, J. Hurst, M. O’Leary Event Contact: Brenda Kingsmill - [email protected]


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7pm - 9pm Halton Regional Youth Advisory Committee

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Aldershot Room Councillors Attending: J. Knoll, Chair G. Carr Event Contact: Nicholle Russell - [email protected]

Thursday, March 25, 2010

9am - 3pm Halton Regional Police Services Board

Location: Halton Regional Police Headquarters - Community Room Councillors Attending: C. Best, C. D'Amelio, Chair G. Carr Event Contact: Dorothy McDonald - [email protected]

CANCELLED – Halton Development Charges Advisory Committee (TO BE RESCHEDULED)

**This meeting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled**

9:30am - 11:30am Inter-Municipal Advisory Committee on Sustainability (CHANGE OF VENUE)

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Glenorchy/Dakota Room Councillors Attending: R. Goldring, A. Elgar, J. Fogal, B. Lee, Chair G. Carr Event Contact: Gena Ali - [email protected]

6:30pm - 9pm Halton Waste Management Site Advisory Committee

Location: Halton Waste Management Site - 5200 Regional Road 25, Milton Councillors Attending: T. Adams, B. Lee Event Contact: Art Mercer - [email protected]


Location: Mold Masters Sports Plex (Hall) - 221 Guelph St., Halton Hills Formal Presentation: 7:00 p.m. Event Contact: Melissa Green-Battiston - [email protected]

Friday, March 26, 2010

9:30am - 11:30am Halton Region Diversity Advisory Committee

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Halton Room Councillors Attending: J. Knoll, R. Goldring, Chair G. Carr Event Contact: Zerezghi Haile - [email protected]



Location: Milton Sports Centre (Banquet Room), 605 Santa Maria Blvd., Milton Formal Presentation: 7:00 p.m. Event Contact: Melissa Green-Battiston - [email protected]


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Location: Halton Regional Centre – Auditorium Formal Presentation: 7:00 p.m. Event Contact: Melissa Green-Battiston - [email protected]

Friday, April 2, 2010

HOLIDAY CLOSURE – Good Friday Tuesday, April 6, 2010

7:30pm - 10pm Halton Agricultural Advisory Committee

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Halton Room Councillors Attending: B. Lee, C. Somerville Event Contact: Stirling Todd - [email protected]

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

6pm - 9:30pm Halton Joint Regional/Municipal Waste Advisory Committee

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Halton Room’ Councillors Attending: J. Taylor, T. Adams, R. Goldring, C. Somerville, J. Mowbray Event Contact: Shirley McLean - [email protected]

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

9:30am - 11am Halton Health & Social Services Committee

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Halton Room Councillors Attending: C. Somerville, C. Best, C. D'Amelio, R. Goldring, J. Knoll, Mayor R. Burton, Chair G. Carr Event Contact: Regional Clerk - [email protected]

11am - 12:30pm Halton Community Housing Corporation Board

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Halton Room Councillors Attending: J. Knoll, C. Best, C. D'Amelio, R. Goldring, C. Somerville, Mayor R. Burton, Chair G. Carr Event Contact: Regional Clerk - [email protected] **This meeting will immediately follow Health & Social Services**


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1:30pm - 3:30pm Halton Elder Services Advisory Committee

Location: Woodlands Operations Centre - Oakwood Room Councillors Attending: C. D'Amelio, C. Somerville Event Contact: Sue Haggith - [email protected]


9:30am - 11:30am Halton Planning and Public Works Committee

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Halton Room Councillors Attending: T. Adams, J. Dennison, A. Elgar, A. Johnston, B. Lee, J. Taylor, Mayor R. Bonnette, Chair G. Carr Event Contact: Regional Clerk - [email protected]

1:30pm - 3:30pm Halton Administration and Finance Committee

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Halton Room Councillors Attending: P. Thoem, K. Bird, R. Craven, J. Fogal, F. Oliver, Mayors G. Krantz, C. Jackson, Chair G. Carr Event Contact: Regional Clerk - [email protected]

7:30pm - 9:30pm Halton Ecological and Environmental Advisory Committee (EEAC)

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Halton Room Councillors Attending: A. Elgar, J. Taylor Event Contact: Carolyn DeLoyde - [email protected]

Thursday, April 15, 2010

9am - 3pm Halton Regional Police Services Board

Location: Halton Regional Police Headquarters - Community Room Councillors Attending: C. Best, C. D'Amelio, Chair G. Carr Event Contact: Dorothy McDonald - [email protected]

9:30am - 12pm Halton Development Charges Advisory Committee

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Halton Room Councillors Attending: J. Taylor, J. Fogal, Mayors R. Burton, G. Krantz Event Contact: Paula Kobli - [email protected]

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

6:30pm - 8:30pm Public Information Centre #2 - Class Environmental Assessment Study to Consider Options for Road Improvements along Guelph Line from 1 km North of Derry Road to Conservation Road, Milton

Location: Kilbride Public School, 6611 Panton Street, Burlington Formal Presentation: 7:00 p.m. Councillors Attending: B. Lee, R. Day, C. Lunau, J. Mowbray, B. Penman Event Contact: Alicia Jakaitis - [email protected]


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3pm - 5pm Halton Housing Advisory Committee

Location: Woodlands Operations Centre - Oakwood Room Councillors Attending: C. Best, R. Goldring Event Contact: Sally Pincock - [email protected]

Thursday, April 22, 2010

9:30am - 11:30am Inter-Municipal Advisory Committee on Sustainability

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Halton Room Councillors Attending: R. Goldring, A. Elgar, J. Fogal, B. Lee, Chair G. Carr Event Contact: Gena Ali - [email protected]

Friday, April 23, 2010

9:30am - 11:30am 211 Halton Advisory Committee

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Halton Room Councillors Attending: R. Craven, K. Bird, J. Knoll Event Contact: Kate Johnston - [email protected]

Monday, April 26, 2010

1pm - 3pm Halton Region Accessibility Advisory Committee

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Halton Room Councillors Attending: C. D'Amelio Event Contact: Gabrielle Baldazzi - [email protected]


1pm - 3:30pm Halton Water Conservation Advisory Committee

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Halton Room Councillors Attending: A. Johnston, T. Adams, C. Best, P. Thoem Event Contact: Kathy McAlpine-Sims - [email protected]

7pm - 9pm Halton Regional Youth Advisory Committee

Location: Halton Regional Centre - Aldershot Room Councillors Attending: J. Knoll, Chair G. Carr Event Contact: Nicholle Russell - [email protected]


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Dates and times are subject to change. Meeting end times are approximate only. Please contact the Office of the Regional Clerk to verify meetings:

905-825-6000 or Toll Free at 1-866-442-5866. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will be held at the

Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville. For Reference Only: Pursuant to By-law No. 2-07, the following member of Council is scheduled to act in the place of the Regional Chair during the times indicated if required: February 23, 2010 to May 7, 2010 F. Oliver


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Ms. Debbie EdmondsTown ClerkTown of Halton Hills1 Halton Hills DriveHalton Hil ls, ON LTG 5G2

Dear Ms. Edmonds:

RE: Resolution R2-2010 - Earth

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Hour - Part icipation and Challenge

I am writ ing to advise that Resolution R2-2010 regarding participation and challenge withrespect to Earth Hour was enacted at the regular meeting of Council on February 16,2010.

I enclose a copy of the resolution for your action as deemed necessary.

I trust this is satisfactorv.

Sincerely

Anita MooreTown Clerk

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February 16,2010

Moved by: "ReqionalCouncilTavlor"Seconded by: "Councillor Bliqht"

RESOLUTION R2-2OIO

WHEREAS climate change is the biggest environmental threat to our planet and a majorconcern for all Canadians;

AND WHEREAS at exactly 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 27,2010, major cities aroundthe world will turn off their lights for one hour to raise awareness about climate changeand to symbolize that, working together, the people of the world can make a difference inthe fight against globalwarming;

AND WHEREAS the event, called "Earth Hour'', began in one city just three years agoand has now grown to be the largest environmental movement in history;

AND WHEREAS significant action by political leaders around the world has not takenplace despite the efforts of the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Copenhagenlast December;

AND WHEREAS strong participation in Earth Hour 2010 will send a message to worldleaders to finish the job by quickly completing fair, ambitious and binding targets in orderto avert the repercussions of climate change;

AND WHEREAS Canada will be in the spotlight this year as our country hosts the nextmeeting of the G20 leaders this June - and climate talks will resume;

AND WHEREAS participating in Earth Hour sends a powerful message to every citizenand business around the world that it's possible to take action on climate change andthat switching off our lights is just one simple action we can take to help make adifference;

AND WHEREAS in the last two years, Newmarket has been a leader in this effort, withone of the highest rates of reduction in electricity consumption in the GTA;


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Resofution R2-2010February 16,2010

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THEREFORE BE lT ENACTED by the Municipal Council of the Gorporation of theTown of Newmarket as follows:

THAT at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2010, the Town of Newmarketwilljoin other cities around the world in literally "turning out the lights" byshutting off all non-essential lighting in all of its facilities, where feasible,and without jeopardizing safety, for one full hour;

AND THAT, to be formally recognized around the world as an Earth Hourparticipant, the appropriate staff will register at http://wwf.calEarththe official web site for this initiative;

AND THAT the Town of Newmarket's participation in Earth Hour will bewidely promoted and publicized in order to raise awareness about thisimportant issue and in order to encourage every individual, household andbusiness in Town to join in by turning off their lights for one hour at 8:30p.m. on Saturday, March 27,2010;

AND THAT a copy of this Resolution will be forwarded to every municipalityin the GTA, encouraging them to participate in Earth Hour.

"Tonv Van Bvnen, Mavor"TonyVan Bynen, Mayor

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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBTY OF ONTARIO

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Queen's ParkToronto, Ontario

February 16,2oto

Mr. William RobertsTor,rrm ClerkTown of Halton Hillsr Halton Hills DriveGeorgetovrn, OntarioL7G 5Gz

,"^,ß[l*,Thankyou for your letter informing me of Council's resolution calling for a hydroexernption on the provincial portion of the Harmonized Sales Tax.

Please find enclosed a copy of my letter to the Premier.

Again, thank you for keeping me informed.

Sincerely

fr^ITedArnott, MPPWellington-Halton Hills

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TED ARNOTT, MPP. WELLINGTON - HALTON HILLSRoom 420 . Queen's Park . Toronto . Ontario M7A 148 . Tel. (416) 325-3880 . Fax (416) 325-6649

E-mail: [email protected] org . Website: wwwtedarnottmpp.com@


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The Hon. Dalton McGuinty, MPPPremierLegislative BuildingQueen's ParkToronto ON MZA rAr

Dear Premier:

I received the enclosed letter from the Town of Halton Hills. The Town is supporting aresolution calling for an HST exemption from the provincial portion of Harmonized SalesTax applied to the sale of electricity.

Will you consider this request? It is, in my view, not appropriate for consumers to pay moretaxes on energy-particularly in this time of economic challenge.

Please respond directly to the Town of Halton Hills and issue a copy of your response to my

Queen's Park office. Thank you for your attention to this very important matter.

Sincerely

T"9¿,*J4Ted Arnott, MPPWellington-Halton Hills

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TED ARNOTT, MPP. WELLINGTON - HALTON HILLSRoom 420. Queen's Park. Toronto.Ontario M7A 1A8.Tel. (416) 325-3880. Fax (416) 325-6649

E-mail: ted,[email protected] org. Website: wwwtedarnottmpp.com @


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Ministry of Tourism and Culture

Minister

gth Floor. Hearst Block900 Bay StreetToronto, ON M7A 2E1Tel: (416) 326-9326Fax (416) 326-9338

Ministère du Tourisme et de la Culture

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9" étage, Édifice Hearst900, rue BayToronto. ON M7A 2E1Té1.: (416) 326-9326Téléc.: (416) 326-9338

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His Worship Rick BonnetteMayor of Halton Hills1 Halton Hills DriveHalton Hills, ON L7G 5G2

Dear Mayor Bonnette:

I am writing to congratulate you and the Council of the Town of Halton Hills for recentlypassing a Heritage Property Tax Relief bylaw.

This import arú actdemonstrates the value your coÍrmunity places on conserving its heritage.Preserving heritage helps communities remember and understand their past and encourages adeeper sense of community identity. This bylaw will help owners to protect invaluable heritageresources for the enjoyment of future generations of Ontarians.

Municipalities, municipal heritage committees and other heritage orgarirzations are doing terrificwork on heritage conservation throughout Ontario. Celebrations for Heritage Week, DoorsOpen, plaques and educational programs, walking tours, publications, inventories and planningpolicies are just a few of the ways that heritage is being championed. Heritage conservation isalso an important form of community economic development that canattract visitors who havean interest in Ontario's rich and varied history.

Congratulations again to you and to the Council of Halton Hills on establishing this importanttool for heritage preservation. Please accept my best wishes.

Yours truly,

Michael ChanMinister


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1305 Pickering Parkway, Pickering Ontario L1V 3P2 T: 905.837.6993 1 877 635.6722 F: 905.837.6280

www.mpac.ca

February 19, 2010

Memorandum to: Municipal Clerks & Tax Collectors

From: Arthur Anderson

Director, Municipal Relations

Subject: 2010 Tax Incentive Programs

Each year, the Ministries of Natural Resources (MNR) and Agriculture Food and Rural

Affairs (OMAFRA) notify MPAC about the properties that qualify for the farm, conservation

land and managed forest tax incentive programs for the following taxation year.

MPAC regularly liaises with the Ministries to establish schedules for the submission of

tax incentive changes to MPAC for the year-end Assessment Roll. The schedules coincide

with the legislative application deadlines for the tax incentive programs and with MPAC’s

annual Property Assessment Notice mail out. This enables the Ministries to plan for a more

successful outcome in their overall administrative process

For the 2010 taxation year, MPAC updated all of the properties approved by the MNR and

OMAFRA at the time of the Property Assessment Notice mail out. However, O.Reg. 282/98

provides authority for OMAFRA and MNR to approve properties for the tax incentive

programs after the program deadlines and into the following taxation year under certain

situations:

applications are submitted to the Ministries after the application deadline due to

extenuating circumstances, or

RfRs are filed with OMAFRA, MNR or MPAC and the owner is concerned about the

classification or tax liability of their property.

In consultation with OMAFRA and MNR, MPAC has implemented a new process for farm

and conservation land properties that are approved by the Ministries after the Property

Assessment Notices are mailed. This change ensures that the Ministries and MPAC are

fulfilling the legislative requirements under O.Reg. 282/98.


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Municipal Clerks & Tax Collectors

February 19, 2010

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1305 Pickering Parkway, Pickering Ontario L1V 3P2 T: 905.837.6993 1 877 635.6722 F: 905.837.6280

www.mpac.ca

Properties that are approved by the Ministries after Notices are mailed and before the return

of the Rolls will be processed by MPAC using a 2010 Amended Property Assessment

Notice. MPAC will mail a Notice to the property taxpayer and the municipality.

If OMAFRA and MNR approve farm or conservation land properties after the return of the

Roll:

the Ministry will issue Minutes of Settlement to the property taxpayer;

once a settlement is reached, the Ministry will notify the municipality, the ARB and

MPAC, electronically by e-mail, about the change in property classification only.

The municipality will have 90 days after receiving notification from the Ministries to

exercise their right of appeal to the Assessment Review Board (ARB);

subsequent to the Ministries’ notification, MPAC will mail a 2010 Advisory Notice

of Adjustment (ANA) to the property taxpayer and the municipality. The ANA will

include the change in classification (residential to farm) or tax liability (taxable to

exempt) and the revised phase-in calculations.

The Ministries will begin notifying municipalities about the 2010 tax year approvals at the

end of February. Going forward, they will continue to send the notifications on a bi-monthly

or monthly basis. MPAC acknowledges that municipalities require the revised phase-in

calculations to make an informed decision about whether to exercise their right to appeal the

classification change. We will make every effort to deliver the ANAs to you as soon as

possible upon notification of the approvals from the Ministries.

MPAC will continue to issue Minutes of Settlement to property taxpayers that are approved

for the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program after the return of the Roll. Properties that

are approved for this program are valued using regulated rates, which may result in a change

to the 2008 Current Value Assessment.

Over the coming months, MPAC and the Ministries will explore opportunities to improve

communications to property taxpayers with a view to encouraging taxpayers to submit tax

incentive program applications, on time. In turn, this will ensure that qualifying properties

under these programs are reflected correctly on the Assessment Rolls.

If you have any questions about the tax incentive programs, please contact your Local

Municipal Relations Representative.

Yours truly,

Arthur Anderson


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,IERRY J. OUEILETTE, M.P.P.Oshawa

Queen's Park OffÌce: Constituency Office:Rm. 428 170 Athol St. E.Legislative Bu¡lding oshawa,ontarioToronto, Ontar¡o M7A 148 L1 H 1 Kl

Tel. (416) 325¿147 Tel. (905) 723-2411Fax (416) 325-2169 Fax (905) 723-1054

E-mail : [email protected]: wwwoshawampp.com

February 8,2010

Mayor Rick Bonnette & Council1 Halton Hills DriveHalton Hills ONL7G 5G2

Dear Mayor & Council,

As you know, Conservation Authorities in Ontario are an integral part of the successful management ofour watershed-based natural resources for healtþ, sustainable ecosystems, communities and industries.

I understand the impo rtanceof consulting with the public and gathering expertise from variousorganizations and professionals to achieve a balance of the ecological and social impacts that reflect theconcems of all resource users. As former Minister of Natural Resources, I also recognize the challengesof balancing resource user groups in a fair and transparent manner and utilizing the best availablescience to develop effective land-use policies.

In order to move forward with the most effective land use strategies, we need to ensure that thelegislation and regulations governing conservation authorities is the most up-to-date, streamlined andpractical as possible. In addition, there needs to be a clear, transparent and decisive protocol to follow.

In an effort to continuously improve and uphold the best practices of our Conservation Authorities, Iwould appreciate your informed feedback and comments concerning legislation, regulations and theorganizational responsibiliìies of the Conservation Authorities, including the good aspects of theo,rganizations as well as what needs to be changed and how these changes need to implemented.

ThaÍk you in advance for your careful consideration and valuable input.

OshawaOfficial Opposition Critic, Natural Resources

Yours Sincerely,


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Phone 905-878-7252Fax 905-878-6995www.milton.ca

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February 23,2010Andrew HeadRegion of Halton1 151 Bronte RoadOakville, ONL6M 311

Dear Mr. Head,

RE: Intensification/ lnfill Studv for the Town of Milton-Staff Report PD-003-10

Please be advised that Milton Council, at their meeting held on February 22,2010, considered the aforementioned topic and subsequent to discussion, thefollowing was carried unanimously:

THAT the Milton Intensification/lnfill Strategy, as prepared by MeridianPlanning Gonsultants Inc., dated January 27, 2010, be received forinformation;

AND FURTHER THAT the Intensification Strategy be endorsed by Town ofMilton Gouncil and that Town staff be directed to incorporate the study'sprinciples, conclusions and recommendations as policies into the currentOfficial Plan through the upcoming conformity review amendment;

AND FURTHER THAT Milton staff be directed to reflect the Official Planintensification/infill policies, to be adopted by Milton Gouncil in June 2010,through the subsequent Town of Milton Gomprehensive Zoning BylawReview, with the intent that the high density mixed-use areas be pre-zonednsubject to "holding" provisions, which address issues such as servicing,parkland, stormwater, transportation/transit and all Town and Region ofHalton phasing and finance requirements.

AND FURTHER THAT the Town Glerk be directed to forward a copy ofReport PD-003-10, as approved by Milton Gouncil, and a copy of the Miltonlntensification/lnfill Study, as prepared by Meridian Planning Gonsultantslnc., to the Region of Halton and adjacent local municipalities;


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AND FURTHER THAT the Provincial Minister of Health and Infrastructurereceive a copy of this report with a request to review and accelerate plansfor Milton District Hospital expansion.

As per the above resolution, please accept a copy of the Town of Milton staffreport and the consultant report for your information and consideration.

Nina LecicCustomer Service RepresentativeExecutive Services Dept.

Cathie Best, Town Clerk, Town of Oakville, P.O. BOX 310,1225 TrafalgarRoad, Oakville, ON, L6J 546.City Clerk, City of Burlington,426 Brant Street, PO BOX 5013, Burlington,ON, L7R 326.The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, M.P., Health Canada, Brooke ClaxtonBuilding, Tunney's Pasture, Postal Locator: 0906C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A0K9.The Honourable John Baird, Minister of Transport, lnfrastructure andCommunities, Tower C - 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaK1A ONs

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AMO Report to Members on January 2010 Board Meeting

To keep members informed, AMO provides updates on important issues considered at regular AMO Board of Directors’ meetings. Highlights of the January 2010 Board meeting follow: AMO Pre-Budget Submission The Board approved an outline of the AMO 2010 pre-budget submission, delivered to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs on February 2, 2010. Entitled “Propelling Economic Prosperity”, the submission focused on the following issues: that the provincial deficit cannot alter negatively the current cost-shared arrangements that provide predictable municipal funding; calls for the reconciliation of Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) social programs grant for 2008 and 2009; continued investment in municipal infrastructure; improved economic development opportunities with several new financing tools; and, rebalancing municipal liability exposure as a result of the 1% rule through legislative change. Contact: Matthew Wilson, Senior Policy Advisor, email: [email protected]; phone: 416.971.9856 ext 323. Joint and Several Liability Paper The Board approved The Case for Joint and Several Liability Reform in Ontario. Joint and several liability provisions are having a significant impact on litigation and municipal governments and their insurance. The courts may oblige a defendant (i.e., a municipality) which is only 1% at fault, to pay the plaintiff’s entire judgment particularly in cases where another defendant who has greater fault is unable to meet a court ordered award. As “deep pocket” defendants, municipalities, with what some view as seemingly limitless public resources at their disposal through the power of taxation, have often become the targets of litigation. The paper will be formally presented to the Attorney General at a future Memorandum of Understanding meeting. Contact: Matthew Wilson, Senior Policy Advisor, email: [email protected]; phone: 416.971.9856 ext 323. Implementation of the Provincial Municipal Fiscal Service Delivery Review (PMFSDR) The Board received an update on the progress of the PMFSDR implementation working groups. Activities are underway to implement the recommendations in all areas of the review. This includes the integration of employment services across Ontario Works, ODSP and Employment Ontario. Principles to determine the Ontario Works Cost of Administration are being discussed as well as the development of an accountability model in light of the planned upload of costs. Also in the human services portfolio, the consolidation of housing and homelessness programs is being undertaken which includes a new accountability framework and approach to community human services planning. On Court Security, costs


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and standards work is progressing. In addition, the commitment to develop an option regarding responsibilities and funding arrangements for roads and bridges has been recently initiated. As with the Review, the implementation is a joint partnership with the appropriate ministries and municipal staff representatives doing the work. Working groups each have an approved terms of reference, work plan and will keep the Ontario-AMO Memorandum of Understanding team informed of the progress. AMO staff will continue to keep the Board informed on progress. Contact: Petra Wolfbeiss, Senior Policy Advisor, email: [email protected]; phone: 416.971.9856 ext 329 Bill 237: An Act to Sustain and Encourage Improvement in Ontario’s Water and Waste Services This Private Member’s Bill by MPP David Caplan would significantly restructure municipal water and waste water services in Ontario, including requiring municipalities to devolve their water and waste water assets to municipal service corporations for management, requiring water and waste water services serving fewer than 10,000 customers to amalgamate with other water and waste water services, and establishing an economic regulator to ensure full cost recovery pricing among other changes. The Board directed AMO staff to prepare a letter which outlines concerns with the Bill, and demanding full consultation with the sector before legislation is introduced. Contact: Craig Reid, Senior Policy Advisor, email: [email protected]; phone: 416.971.9856 ext 334. Long Combination Vehicles Some municipalities in Ontario are part of a one year pilot project by MTO to allow Long Combination Vehicles on Ontario roads. The Board directed AMO staff to request MTO to provide a report with the results of its pilot evaluation program after it has taken place and conclusions have been drawn. Contact: Craig Reid, Senior Policy Advisor, email: [email protected]; phone: 416.971.9856 ext 334. Response to Waste Diversion Act “Towards Zero Waste” AMO, Municipal Waste Association (MWA) and Regional Public Works Commissioners (RPWCO) jointly developed a response to the consultation paper on the Waste Diversion Act. The response recommendations support making individual producers fully and financially responsible (EPR) for management of all the material sold into the Ontario marketplace. It recommends that consumer services remain highly accessible, including service in the rural, northern and remote municipalities and that transition planning begin as soon as possible. Contact: Milena Avramovic, Senior Policy Advisor, email: [email protected]; phone: 416.971.9856 ext 342. CUTA Vision 2040 The Board received a presentation from the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) on “Vision 2040 – A Vision for the Next Generation”. CUTA outlined the themes and strategic directions of the Vision, stating that municipalities play a leading role in coordinating transit and community development.


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Contact: Craig Reid, Senior Policy Advisor, email: [email protected]; phone: 416.971.9856 ext 334. OMERS Presentation The Board received a presentation from MEPCO regarding the OMERS pension plan. In 2008, the OMERS pension plan fell from a surplus of $82 million to a deficit of $279 million. A contribution rate increase of 0.15% per side effective January 1, 2010 will address the deficit; however, investment losses during the same period will result in a loss of $6.4 billion that must be accounted for over the next four years. Without changes to the plan or an exemption from solvency requirements, the 15.34% combined contribution rate that employers and employees currently pay could grow to more than 22% by 2013. Given decisions made by the Sponsors Corporation may not impact the Plan for more than a year, the time to discuss managing these impacts is now. To move beyond the annual cycle of various specific Plan change proposals by Plan sponsors, MEPCO is developing a long term funding strategy, which will consider all factors influencing Plan health and its future sustainability and affordability for both employers and employees. Contact: Pat Vanini, Executive Director, email: [email protected]; phone: 416.971.9856 ext 316 or Bruce McLeod, AMO staff, email: [email protected]; phone 416.971.9856 ext 350. This information is available in the Policy Issues section of the AMO website at www.amo.on.ca.


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February 18, 2010

In This Issue - AMO Releases Municipal Gas Tax Agreement Amendment for 2010-2014 - Buy American Deal Opens Municipal Procurement - Come hear Speaker Andrew Coyne as he discusses “What It Was, What It Is, What It Will Be - The Future of the Urban Agenda” at Connecting Citizens: The Must Attend Urban Municipal Event of 2010! - Only 5 spaces left in Post-ROMA Media & Communications Training Sessions - Don’t delay. Register Today - AMO Conference Early Bird Registration now available for AMO Municipal Members - Save money with energy efficiency – New Municipal Energy Managment Workshops - Lower your Municipal Group Benefit Costs with LAS - Update on Bill 236 - the First Phase of Ontario Pension Reform - Council resolution regarding a Coyote/Wolf Control program - Town of Smooth Rock Falls RFP for Municipal Services Delivery Review - Ontario’s 2010 Power Pledge Conservation Awareness Campaign - Career/Employment opportunities at AMO and the Town of Tecumseh

Federal Matters Execution of Municipal Gas Tax Agreement Amendment. Municipalities are required to execute an amendment to the Municipal Funding Agreement with AMO to continue the receipt of Gas Tax Funds. Municipalities can expect to receive a package in the next week. Buy American Deal Opens Municipal Procurement. The Canada-United States of America Agreement on Government Procurement will 45 affect Ontario municipalities by opening some municipal bids to US companies.

Eye on AMO/LAS Events The Urban Symposium focuses on the unique issues impacting our urban areas, by using global case studies and international speakers. Connecting Citizens presents speakers such as: Andrew Coyne, Journalist and Political Pundit; Peter McLeod, Principal, Mass LBP (Public Consultation); Erik Freudenthal, Manager of GlashusETT, Hammarby (Eco-Cities); Carl-Johan Korsas, President and CEO, Framtiden AB (Partnerships in Redevelopment) and many more... Media & Communications Training Sessions - The ability to influence and interact with other people is an invaluable skill that will not only benefit you, but, also your ability to lead your community. Get the skills that you need to improve your presentations, business relationships and media relations. Register now to get your seat in these one-day Media & Communications Training sessions being held throughout Ontario. The AMO Annual Conference heads to Windsor, August 15-18, 2010 The AMO Annual Conference is the key municipal sector event that continues to showcase innovations, best practices, case studies, and provide insight and a future vision for municipalities in Ontario. Early Bird for municipal members closes April 30, 2010 Energy Management Workshops will equip staff and elected officials with innovative project ideas and cost saving opportunities. Sudbury Session only 3 weeks away – don’t miss out as spaces are filling up fast!!!

LAS - Local Authority Services Group Benefits - 20 municipalities are now saving an average of 12% on their group benefit costs. Medium/small sized municipalities (<300 staff) can access favourable premium rates, preferred expense levels, and enhanced coverage options compared to stand-alone policies. Leverage LAS’ group buying


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power to save money and enhance benefits coverage for your municipality. MEPCO – The Municipal Employer Pension Centre of Ontario Bill 236 - “Grow-in” provisions to increase OMERS funding costs, thereby increasing funding pressures on employers and employees.

The Municipal Wire* Prince Edward County Resolution re: Ontario-wide Coyote/Wolf Control Program. Town of Smooth Rock Falls is accepting RFPs for a Municipal Services Delivery Review until Monday, March 1, 2010, 4:00 p.m. local time. Ontario’s Province-wide 2010 Conservation Awareness Campaign - "The Power Pledge" - will launch on April 7. Join in!

Career/Employment Opportunities AMO Accounts Payable Clerk - Please email resume to [email protected] or fax 416-971-6191 your resume, in confidence, with a covering letter stating salary expectations, by 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 23. At least 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit setting. Director, Public Works & Environmental Services - The Town of Tecumseh is accepting applications for Director, Public Works & Environmental Services. To explore this opportunity further, please contact Carolyn Keller at [email protected].

About AMO AMO is a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario's 444 municipal governments. AMO supports strong and effective municipal government in Ontario and promotes the value of municipal government as a vital and essential component of Ontario's and Canada's political system.

AMO Contacts AMO Watch File Team Conferences/Events Policy and Funding Programs LAS Local Authority Services Limited MEPCO Municipal Employer Pension Centre of Ontario OMKN Ontario Municipal Knowledge Network Media Inquiries, tel: 416.729.5425 Municipal Wire and Council Resolutions Distributions

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

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February 25, 2010

In This Issue - AMO calls on the province to pay its bills - Premier McGuinty, Minister Bradley and AMO President speaking remarks to OGRA/ROMA - New legislation provides important clarification on scope and authority of stakeholders in Early Learning Program - Government encouraging partnerships between school boards and community partners - Hear Andrew Coyne discuss What It Was, What It Is, What It Will Be - The Future of the Urban Agenda at Connecting Citizens: the must attend urban municipal event of 2010! - AMO Conference Early Bird Registration now available for AMO municipal members - New Green Energy Act regulation now in force - Save money with energy efficiency – New Municipal Workshops - Increase your investment returns! The One Investment Program - Council Resolution regarding Respite Care and Home Care - Ontario Municipal CAOs Benchmarking Initiative (OMBI) Spring Forum April 8-9, 2010 - Find out how YOUR community can be the next 2010 Award Winning Community in Communities in Bloom

Provincial Matters AMO calls on Province to confirm its commitment to OMPF funding reconciliation for 2008 and 2009. Premier McGuinty's Address to 2010 ROMA/OGRA Combined Conference. Remarks by Peter Hume, AMO President, 2010 ROMA/OGRA Combined Conference. Remarks for The Hon. Jim Bradley, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2010 ROMA/OGRA Combined Conference. Government continues full steam ahead on first phase of Early Learning Program. Recently introduced legislation identifies the scope of authority and responsibilities of school boards, Early Childhood Educators and municipalities. New provincial guideline seeks to optimize use of space in schools and taxpayer dollars. In an effort to address the changing profile of many of Ontario’s schools and communities, the Ministry of Education has released the Facility Partnership Guidelines. The Guidelines encourage optimizing the use of school space through partnerships between school boards and not for profit and for profit community partners. Green Energy Act regulation row in force - Overturning Local Barriers regulation (O. Reg 15/10) exempts roof or wall mounted solar projects and ground source heat pumps from most municipal by-laws.

Eye on AMO/LAS Events The Urban Symposium focuses on the unique issues impacting our urban areas, by using global case studies and international speakers. Connecting Citizens presents speakers such as: Andrew Coyne, Journalist and Political Pundit; Peter McLeod, Principal, Mass LBP (Public Consultation); Erik Freudenthal, Manager of GlashusETT, Hammarby (Eco-Cities); Carl-Johan Korsas, President and CEO, Framtiden AB (Partnerships in Redevelopment) and many more... The AMO Annual Conference Early Bird Registration for member municipalities closes April 30, 2010. The Conference is the key municipal sector event that continues to showcase innovations, best practices, case studies, and provide insight and a future vision for municipalities in Ontario. . Energy workshops - get the latest, most updated information about energy cost saving opportunities for your municipality. Learn about innovative project ideas and how to become an energy leader. Sudbury Session only 3 weeks away – don’t miss out as spaces are filling up fast!!!


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LAS - Local Authority Services The One Investment Program - Total investment currently exceeds the 2008 year-end balance by more than 29%. This is a result of very strong investment returns across both short and longer term portfolios. One also welcomed seven new investors to the program in 2009. Learn more about the enhanced investment returns offered by The One Investment Program in the 2009 Fourth Quarter Report.

The Municipal Wire* Township of Madawaska Resolution re: Respite Care and Home Care. OMBI Spring Forum comes to the Sheraton Airport Hotel and Conference Centre, Dixon Road, Toronto. Join in on our OMBI sessions on Customer Service, the Impact of Accounting Changes, Getting Value-added Results, Project Communications, Program/Service Based Budgeting, and our CAO Panel and more. Registration is only $350. Details available at www.ombi.ca (see News and Public Documents section). Communities in Bloom - Communities that look successful are most likely to be successful. Whether its specific goals are to increase tourism, generate new economic development or simply to build civic pride, the face presented to its citizens and others is a key factor in achieving those goals.

About AMO AMO is a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario's 444 municipal governments. AMO supports strong and effective municipal government in Ontario and promotes the value of municipal government as a vital and essential component of Ontario's and Canada's political system.

AMO Contacts AMO Watch File Team Conferences/Events Policy and Funding Programs LAS Local Authority Services Limited MEPCO Municipal Employer Pension Centre of Ontario OMKN Ontario Municipal Knowledge Network Media Inquiries, tel: 416.729.5425 Municipal Wire Distributions Council Resolution Distributions

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

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Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 3:05 PM Subject: [cleanair-l] We Can Phase-Out Coal Now! We Can Phase-Out Coal Now! Ontario now has a significant surplus of coal-free electricity, making it possible for the province to complete the coal phase out ahead of the G20 Summit in Toronto this June. According to an Ontario Clean Air Alliance (OCAA) report released today, Finishing the coal phase-out: An historic opportunity for climate leadership, Ontario’s coal-free generation capacity is now 23% greater than the province’s forecast peak day demand in the summer of 2010, and 27% greater than its forecast peak day demand in 2014. This means we no longer need our dirty coal plants to keep the lights on in Ontario or to ensure a reliable electricity supply! The OCAA is recommending that the province immediately put the coal plants on standby reserve and operate them only in the event of a power emergency or to support grid stability until their permanent shutdown in 2014. Let’s show the world that we do care about our health and our climate. - Key Facts -

- Ontario’s coal-fired generation fell by 73% between 2003 and 2009.

- In 2009 Ontario’s coal-fired output was at its lowest level in 45 years.

- Coal-fired generation is no longer profitable for Ontario Power Generation (OPG). During the first nine months of 2009, OPG received a $294 million subsidy from Ontario’s electricity consumers to compensate it for the operating losses of its Nanticoke and Lambton coal-fired power plants.

- In 2009 Ontario’s coal plants caused 246 deaths and almost 123,000

minor illnesses (e.g., asthma attacks).

- Ontario’s coal phase-out is the single largest greenhouse gas emission reduction initiative in North America – equivalent to taking almost 7 million cars off the road.


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Please email Premier McGuinty and ask him to provide climate leadership for Canada and the world by phasing out our dirty coal plants before the G20 Summit. (And cc me.)

Please pass this message on to your friends.

Thank you,

Angela Bischoff, Outreach Director Ontario Clean Air Alliance 402-625 Church St, Toronto M4Y 2G1 Phone: 416-926-1907 ext. 246 Fax: 416-926-1601 [email protected] Clean Air Alliance Ontario’s Green Future No Nukes News Health Power

The Ontario Clean Air Alliance is a diverse, multi-stakeholder coalition of approximately 90 organizations including cities, health associations, environmental and public interest groups, corporations, public utilities, unions, faith communities and individuals, representing more than six million Ontarians. OCAA’s short term goal is to achieve the complete phase out of Ontario’s four coal-fired power plants by June, 2010. Our long term goal is to achieve a 100% renewable electricity grid by 2027. To subscribe or unsubscribe to this list, please visit http://www.cleanairalliance.org/bulletins_email_signup


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COUNTY OF WELLINGTONPLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

GARYA. COUSINS, M.C.I .P, DIRECTOR

TEL: (519) 837-2600

FAX: (519) 823-1694

1 -800-663-0750

ADMINISTRATION CENTRE74 WOOLWICH STREET

GUELPH, ONTARIO

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February 17,2010

Agencies and Persons Circulated

Dear Messrs. and Mesdames,

Re: Gounty of Wellington Official Plan S.Year Review GonsultationGountir File No.: OP-2009.06

The County of Wellington is starting a 5-year Review of the County Official Plan.

ln accordance with Section 26 of the Planning Act, we wish to provide your organizationwith an opportunity to provide input with respect to the revisions that may be required,prior to the County drafting and circulating a proposed Official Plan Amendment. A staffreport and presentation can be linked from the web address below:

http://www.wel lin gton. ca/commu nity_su bsection.aspx?id= 1 735

lf you wish to provide input on key topics or policy directions that should be consideredthrough the 5-Year Review, I am requesting that you provide comments by March 25ü.

Also attached for your information is Notice of a special meeting of Coung Gouncil toprovide information on the 5-year review process and provide an opportunity for publicinput on the types of changes to the County Official Plan that may be needed.

We expect to circulate a draft amendment and hold further open houses/public meetingsthat will provide additional opportunities for more detailed connments.

Gary Cousins, RPP, MCIPDirector of Planning and Development

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COUNTY OF' \ryELLINGTOI\

NOTICESPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIT

PURSUANT to Section 26 of the Planning lcr, R.S.O.,1990, the Corporation of the County of Wellington will hold aSpecial Meeting of Council to discuss the revisions that may be required to the County Offrcial Plan through the S-YearReview on Thursday Februa'ry 25r 2010 beginning at L0:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers atthe Counfy of Wellington Administration Centre,74 Woolwich St., Guelph, Ontario.

PURPOSE OF MEETINGThe purpose of the meeting is to provide information on the S-Year Official Plan review process and provide anopporhrnity for public input on the types of changes to the Official Plan that may be needed.

Key areas for review identified to-date by staff include, but are not limited to:

a) incorporating Planning Act changes that provide for complete application and pre-consultation requirements,and addressing matters of exterior design through Site Plan Control;

b) conformity with the Greenbelt Plan;c) updating the Greenlands System mapping;d) adding 4ha woodlands to the Greenlands System County-wide;e) providing additional protection to the Paris and Galt Moraines; andÐ reviewing policies on agriculture and mineral aggregates.

It is anticipated that additional key areas may result from the public, agency and Council input on the S-Year review.

THE SUBJECT LANDS to which the potential Official Plan revisions may apply are the entire County of Wellington andtherefore a key map is not provided with this notice.

A COPY OF THE staff presentation and report are available at the following web page:

http://wr,vw.wellington.calcommunity_subsection.aspx?id=17 35

or during regular business hours at the County of Wellington Plaruring and Development Department, AdministrationCentre, County of V/ellington, 74 Woolwich Street in Guelph, or by calling (519) 837-2600 (ext. 2140).

Dated at the City of GuelphThis I lth day ofJanuary, 2010

Scott llilson

Scott V/ilson, ClerkCounty of Wellington74 Woolwich StGuelph, ON NlH 3T9Telephone: (519) 837-2600 ext 2330Fax: (519) 837-1909


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