Council Agenda Monday, December 5, :00 p.m. Town Hall Council Chambers, 160 Livingston Avenue Call to Order Disclosure of Interest

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1 TOWN OF GRIMSBY Council Agenda Monday, December 5, :00 p.m. Town Hall Council Chambers, 160 Livingston Avenue Page 1. Call to Order 2. Disclosure of Interest 3. Adoption of Previous Council Minutes 3-9 a) Council, November 21, Delegations a) Stephen Barker, Chair of the JAAC and Gordana Mosher, Grimsby s representative on the JAAC JAAC's Social Media Project 5. Approval of Committee Minutes a) Planning & Development, November 22, b) Recreation Services, November 29, Resolutions a) Distribution of Funds from Hydro Shareholders Representative Account Page 1 of 49

2 Page Council Agenda December 5, Correspondence a) Committee of Adjustment, November 22, b) Resolutions from Other Municipalities Town of Pelham Ontario's Intensive Therapy Funding/Service for children with Autism City of Fort Erie Request for Support to Expand Dental Health Programs 8. By-laws 49 a) To amend the Parking and Administrative By-law b) To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of December 5, New Business 10. Next Meeting a) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 19, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby. 11. Adjournment Page 2 of 49

3 Agenda item a) The Corporation of the Town of Grimsby Council Meeting Minutes Town Hall Council Chambers 160 Livingston Avenue November 21, 2016 Present: Mayor R. N. Bentley Alderman S.D. Berry Alderman N.A. DiFlavio Alderman J. Dunstall Alderman J.L Johnston Alderman D. Kadwell Alderman C.I. Mullins Alderman M. Seaborn Alderman D.B. Wilson Town Manager, D. Brandt Town Clerk, H. Soady-Easton Absent: Regional Councillor T. Quirk 1. Call to Order a) The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Disclosure of Interest a) There were no disclosures of interest. 3. Adoption of Previous Council Minutes a) Council, November 7, 2016 C Moved by Alderman Mullins; Seconded by Alderman Dunstall; Resolved that the Council meeting minutes of November 7, 2016 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved. Page 3 of 49

4 Page 2 of 7 Agenda item a) 4. Approval of Committee Minutes Council November 21, 2016 a) Administration & Finance, November 14, 2016 C Moved by Alderman Dunstall; Seconded by Alderman Mullins; Resolved that the Administration & Finance Committee meeting minutes of November 14, 2016 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved. b) Public Works, November 16, 2016 C Moved by Alderman Berry; Seconded by Alderman Dunstall; Resolved that the Public Works Committee meeting minutes of November 16, 2016 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved. 5. Correspondence a) Ombudsman Report Investigation into a complaint about a meeting held by Council for the Town of Grimsby on May 2, 2016 C Moved by Alderman Dunstall; Seconded by Alderman Berry; Resolved that the correspondence from Ombudsman Ontario dated November 2016 be received and that the following recommendations from the Ombudsman Report be approved. 1. That all members of Council for the Town of Grimsby should be vigilant in adhering to their individual and collective obligation to ensure that the municipality complies with its responsibilities under the Municipal Act, 2001 and its own procedure by-law. 2. That the Town of Grimsby should ensure that no subject is discussed in a closed session unless it clearly comes within one of the statutory exceptions to the open meeting requirements. Page 4 of 49

5 Page 3 of 7 Agenda item a) Council November 21, That the Town of Grimsby ensure closed session minutes are reviewed by Council in accordance with its procedure by-law. 4. That the Town of Grimsby update its procedure by-law to reflect all the closed meeting exceptions in the Municipal Act, Recorded Vote requested by Alderman DiFlavio: Yea: Aldermen Berry, DiFlavio, Dunstall, Johnston, Kadwell, Mullins, Seaborn, Wilson and Mayor Bentley C Moved by Alderman DiFlavio; Seconded by Alderman Wilson; Resolved that the Council of the Town of Grimsby direct the Town Clerk to ensure all closed sessions of Council are audio recorded; And further that Council consider the cost of audio and video recording open and closed sessions of Council in the 2017 budget deliberations. Record Vote requested by Alderman DiFlavio: Yea: Aldermen Berry, DiFlavio, Dunstall, Johnston, Kadwell, Mullins, Seaborn, Wilson and Mayor Bentley b) Office of the Niagara Regional Chair, Alan Caslin comprehensive ban on the use of asbestos in Canada C Moved by Alderman Wilson; Seconded by Alderman DiFlavio; Resolved that the correspondence from Niagara Regional Chair Alan Caslin dated September 20, 2016 with reference to a comprehensive ban on the use of asbestos in Canada be received and endorsed. Page 5 of 49

6 Page 4 of 7 Agenda item a) Council November 21, 2016 c) City of Welland Education Savings Week November 20-26, 2016, request to challenge Niagara Region Mayors C Moved by Alderman DiFlavio; Seconded by Alderman Seaborn; Resolved that the correspondence from the City of Welland dated November 17, 2016 with reference to a request to challenge Niagara Regional Mayors regarding Education Savings Week November 20-26, 2016 be received. 6. By-laws a) To Amend By-law 14-45, as Amended (Elm Tree Road, Mountain Road and Kemp Road) b) To adopt an Emergency Management Program and Emergency Management Plan governing the provision of necessary services during an emergency c) To regulate stopping, standing and parking of vehicles and to establish a system for Administrative Penalties d) To amend By-law entitled "A By-law to authorize the provision of designated parking spaces for the sole use of the vehicles operated by or conveying a physically handicapped person" e) To authorize a Hearing Officer and Administrative Monetary Penalty Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby and the Corporation of the City of Thorold f) To authorize a Franchise Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby and Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. Page 6 of 49

7 Page 5 of 7 Agenda item a) Council November 21, 2016 g) To amend By-law 07-81, as amended being a By-law to govern the proceedings of Council, Local Board and Committee Meetings C Moved by Alderman Seaborn; Seconded by Alderman DiFlavio; Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law Nos to and that same be read a first time. 7. New Business a) Alderman Johnston: Participated in Big Brothers/Big Sisters Curl for Kid's Sake with Alderman Mullins. The event raised $21,000. Thanks to the community, West Lincoln and Lincoln. There is a Christmas Market at the Activity Centre on Saturday, November 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Alderman Seaborn: Christmas in Grimsby begins this week. It includes Fantasy of Trees, Christmas Tree Lighting, Christmas Craft Market, Girls Night Out, Family Film Night, the Santa Claus Parade. For further events and information go to the Community Calendar at Alderman Kadwell: Regional Councillor Quirk and Alderman Kadwell visited the Durham York Energy Centre in their capacity as members of the Regional Landfill Committee. Interesting developments in garbage diversification, burning waste for energy to 10,000 homes. Alderman Mullins: Thanked members of Council for attendance at the Museum dinner last Friday. A fun evening with a good speaker, great singer, David Newland. Page 7 of 49

8 Page 6 of 7 Agenda item a) 8. Closed Session Council November 21, 2016 There is a Christmas Craft Market on Saturday, November 26 and Sunday, November 27 in the basement of the Museum. Along with some Christmas shopping, the public can view Fantasy of Trees event at the Museum. Alderman Wilson: Reminding everyone that the Santa Claus Parade will take place at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, December 3. a) C Moved by Alderman DiFlavio; Seconded by Alderman Seaborn; Resolved that Council meet in Closed Session under Sec. 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and Sec. 239(2)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations TM Grimsby Museum 9. By-laws a) To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of November 21, 2016 C Moved by Alderman Seaborn; Seconded by Alderman DiFlavio; Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law Nos to inclusive read a first time be now read a second and third time and finally passed; and that the Mayor and Town Clerk do sign and seal the same; any rule of Council to the contrary notwithstanding. 10. Next Meeting a) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 5, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby. Page 8 of 49

9 Page 7 of 7 Agenda item a) Council November 21, Adjournment a) The meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m. R.N. Bentley Mayor H. Soady-Easton Town Clerk Page 9 of 49

10 It s More Than A Page 10 of 49 Agenda item a)

11 Page 11 of 49 JAAC In 2001, the Province of Ontario mandated the creation of the Accessibility Advisory Committees (AAC s) AAC s are required in municipalities with populations of 10,000 or more AAC s are legislated to advise and assist municipalities in identifying, removing and preventing barriers faced by persons with disabilities Agenda item a)

12 There are other Accessibility Advisory Committees (AAC s) in Niagara; but the JAAC is the only Joint Committee Page 12 of 49 Other municipalities with an AAC include: The City of St. Catharines, The Town of Fort Erie, The City of Welland, the City of Niagara Falls and the Regional Municipality of Niagara Agenda item a)

13 Let us introduce you to JAAC Page 13 of 49 The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (JAAC) is a group of 6 municipalities who work together to promote and facilitate accessible communities. Agenda item a)

14 JAAC includes Page 14 of 49 The Town of Grimsby Lincoln West Lincoln Pelham City of Thorold Niagara-on-the-Lake. Agenda item a)

15 What We Do The JAAC advises and assists the municipality, in promoting and facilitating a barrier-free municipality for citizens of all abilities (universal accessibility), including persons with disabilities. Page 15 of 49 Agenda item a)

16 We Know JAAC Page 16 of 49 Agenda item a)

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18 What We Do The aim is achieved through the review of municipal policies programs and services and the identification, removal and prevention of barriers faced by persons with disabilities. Page 18 of 49 Agenda item a)

19 Since 2003 Page 19 of 49 Conducted accessibility audits of 89 municipal facilities including: Municipal offices Libraries Community centres Parks Pools Arenas and other recreational facilities Agenda item a)

20 Reviewed site plans and provided advice for accessibility improvements for over 25 planned municipal projects Page 20 of 49 Created a site plan review checklist for internal use by planning staff in assessing accessibility of proposed site plans Agenda item a)

21 Manuals outline best practices, provide templates and samples and include sources for appropriate suppliers Page 21 of 49 Agenda item a)

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24 Embracing new platform Page 24 of 49 We want to share Spread the news Increase our awareness Build our audience Create online community engagement Agenda item a)

25 Its all about liking So don t forget to us! Help share our news, create awareness in all our communities. Bringing us all together Page 25 of 49 Agenda item a)

26 Follow Page 26 of 49 Agenda item a)

27 One more thing #JAACNiagara Page 27 of 49 Agenda item a)

28 Thank Page 28 of 49 Agenda item a)

29 Agenda item a) The Corporation of the Town of Grimsby Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Town Hall Council Chambers 160 Livingston Avenue November 22, 2016 Present: Regrets: Staff: Alderman N. DiFlavio, Chair Alderman D. Wilson Alderman M. Seaborn Alderman J. Johnston Member J. Gillespie Member K. Agnew Member D. Finch Mayor R.N. Bentley M. Seaman, Director of Planning, W. Basic, Senior Planner, J. Hogg, Planner 1 & A. Shanks, Planner 1 1. Call to Order a) The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Disclosure of Interest a) Member J.D. Finch declared a conflict of interest with respect to Item 4(a) - 8 Nelles Road. Member Finch has a financial interest with respect to the application. When the item was heard Member Finch left the Council Chamber and did not participate in the discussion or the vote. 3. Open House a) 89 Main Street East - Zoning By-law Amendment Prior to the Planning & Development meeting there was an Open House regarding a Zoning Amendment for 89 Main Street East. Page 29 of 49

30 Page 2 of 4 Agenda item a) Planning & Development Committee November 22, Public Meeting a) Draft Plan of Condominium - 8 Nelles Road North b) A Public Meeting was held regarding a draft plan of subdivision for 8 Nelles. 5. Reports a) P.A , Draft Plan of Subdivision and Condominium - 8 Nelles Road North P.D Moved by Alderman D. Wilson; Seconded by Alderman J. Johnston; Resolved that Report P.A regarding draft plan of subdivision and common element condominium applications by Romlee Developments for a proposed townhouse development at 8 Nelles Road North be received and that: a) the applications be approved subject to the respective conditions specified in Appendices A and B of the report; and, b) that by-laws be passed that authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the respective agreements on the Town s behalf. b) P.A , Zoning By-Law Review, Section 5.9 c) oversized vehicles Ms. Hogg gave background information regarding the zoning bylaw with respect to oversized vehicles. She noted that the report was prepared in response to an ongoing complaint regarding the parking of an oversized vehicle in a rear yard. The Committee had a general discussion regarding the zoning by-law and whether or not it should be amended. P.D Moved by Alderman D. Wilson; Seconded by Alderman J. Johnston; Resolved that Report P.A regarding a review of Section 5.9 of Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended be received and that staff review setback restrictions in place in other municipalities and report back to the Committee with recommendations; Page 30 of 49

31 Page 3 of 4 Agenda item a) Planning & Development Committee November 22, 2016 And that staff seek a legal opinion related to the legal nonconforming use issue. c) P.A , Planning Department Staffing Review Planning Committee had a general discussion with respect to Report P.A P.D Moved by Alderman D. Wilson; Seconded by Member J.D. Finch; Resolved that for reasons outlined in Planning Report P.A , Planning & Development Committee recommends the following be considered for inclusion in the 2017 Planning Department Budget: 1. A new full time Deputy Director of Planning Position; 2. A contract part time Research, Heritage, Communications & Marketing Assistant position. And that Planning Application fees be reviewed in 2017 to reflect full recovery of all costs related to new development. 6. Minutes a) GEDAC Minutes of the Meeting Held October 26, 2016 Alderman Seaborn reported on the recent First Impressions Tour of the Committee to St. Thomas. P.D Moved by Member J.D. Finch; Seconded by Member K. Agnew Resolved that the Planning & Development Committee receive the minutes of the GEDAC meeting of October 26, 2016, as information. Page 31 of 49

32 Page 4 of 4 Agenda item a) Planning & Development Committee November 22, Adjournment There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9.58 p.m. Alderman N. DiFlavio, Chair M. Seaman, Director of Planning Page 32 of 49

33 Agenda item b) The Corporation of the Town of Grimsby Recreation Services Committee Meeting Minutes Peach King Centre 162 Livingston Avenue November 29, 2016 Present: Staff: Alderman D. Wilson, Chair Alderman J. Johnston Alderman M. Seaborn Alderman C. Mullins Lay Member B. Brooks Lay Member R. Falconer Lay Member M. Poos Lay Member P. Murphy Director of Recreation, Facilities & Culture, B. Atkinson Recreation Coordinator, S. Sweeney 1. Call to Order a) The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. 2. Disclosure of Interest a) There were no disclosures of interest. 3. Minutes a) Grimsby Art Gallery Board Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2016 and November 10, 2016 DRS16-37 Moved by Alderman Mullins; Seconded by Lay Member Falconer; Resolved that the Minutes of the Grimsby Art Gallery Board meetings of Oct. 20, 2016 and November 10, 2016 be received for information and approved. Page 33 of 49

34 Recreation Services Committee November 29, 2016 b) Grimsby Santa Claus Parade Meeting - Nov. 16, 2016 DRS16-38 Moved by Alderman Johnston; Seconded by Alderman Seaborn; Resolved that the Minutes of the Grimsby Santa Claus Parade Committee meeting of Nov. 16, 2016 be received for information. 4. Reports Page 2 of 3 Agenda item b) a) DRS16-22 Southward Community Park Ball Diamond Fencing Quotation Report DRS16-22 DRS16-39 Moved by Lay Member Murphy; Seconded by Lay Member Falconer; Resolved that the Committee recommends that the Southward Community Park Ball Diamond Fencing Quotation Report DRS16-22 be received and that the low quotation in the amount of $163,765 plus applicable taxes from Bramalea Fence Ltd., be approved for the installation of the four ball diamonds' backstops, infield, dugout and outfield fencing. b) DRS16-23 Canada 150 Celebrations Report DRS16-40 Moved by Lay Member Falconer; Seconded by Alderman Mullins; Resolved that the Committee recommends that the Canada 150 Celebrations Report DRS16-23 be received for information and that the program and corresponding budget request be included in the 2017 operating budget process for Committee and Council's consideration. c) DRS16-24 Fee Assistance Program Report DRS16-41 Moved by Lay Member Poos; Seconded by Lay Member Murphy; Resolved that the Committee recommends that the Fee Assistance Program Report DRS16-24 be received for information and that the program be approved for implementation as of December 1, Page 34 of 49

35 Recreation Services Committee November 29, 2016 d) DRS Recreation, Facilities and Culture Department Maintenance Staffing Request Report DRS16-42 Moved by Lay Member Falconer; Seconded by Lay Member Poos; Resolved that the Committee recommends that the 2017 Recreation, Facilities and Culture Department Maintenance Staffing Request Report DRS16-25, be received for information and forwarded to the Administration and Finance Committee for consideration in the 2017 and 2018 Operating Budget. 5. Park Planning a) Southward Community Park Photo Presentation - November 2016 Staff reviewed the Southward Park aerial photos. It was noted the soccer fields and ball diamonds will be ready for play spring The community building should be completed at the same time. 6. New Business a) Lay Member Murphy discussed the Stoney Creek Arena (minor hockey) code of conduct. It was noted a new facility code of conduct along with the Ontario Minor Hockey Association 'Respect in Sport' has been posted in the Peach King Centre. 7. Next Meeting a) February 14, 2017, 5:00 pm, Peach King Centre Board Room - Budget Presentation 8. Adjournment Page 3 of 3 Agenda item b) a) The meeting adjourned at 5:50 pm. Alderman Wilson, Chair B. Atkinson, Recreation Director Page 35 of 49

36 Agenda item a) The Corporation of the Town of Grimsby Present: K. Antonides, Chairperson N. Andreychuk R. Bennett H. Nobes P. Settimi Staff: J.R. Schonewille, Secretary/Treasurer Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Town Hall Council Chambers 160 Livingston Avenue November 22, Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday November 22, 2016 in the Escarpment Room. 2. Disclosure of Interest The Chairperson outlined the procedures of the Committee for all in attendance and asked if any members had any disclosure of interest. No interest was declared. 3. Minutes a) Minutes of Committee of Adjustment meeting of October 25, CA Moved by N. Andreychuk; Seconded by R. Bennett; Resolved that the Minutes of Committee of Adjustment meeting of October 25, 2016 be approved as circulated. Page 36 of 49

37 4. Minor Variance a) A-38/16 Miljan Bros. Inc. Part 2 of Plan 30R #241 Main Street East, Grimsby Ontario Committee of Adjustment November 22, 2016 The Committee then considered Submission A 38/16 by Miljan Bros. Inc. to permit the installation of a 2.00 metre high privacy fence in the exterior side yard of a corner lot abutting a public street (Vanderburgh Lane) with a 0 metre setback in a Main Street (MS.35) Zone at #241 Main Street East, Grimsby. The Secretary filed an Affidavit with respect to the foregoing application pursuant to Section 7, Ontario Regulation #787/80. Correspondence was received from: Town Planning Department - No objections. Page 2 of 7 Agenda item a) Mr. George Warkentin appeared before the Committee on behalf of the Applicant and advised that the owner is out of the country and could not appear before the Committee. The fence is to be constructed in the back yard for a swimming pool. The tree at the north east corner will be maintained. CA Moved by P. Settimi; Seconded by R. Bennett; Resolved that Submission A-38/16 to permit the installation of a 2.00 metre high privacy fence in the exterior side yard of a corner lot abutting a public street (Vanderburgh Lane) with a 0 metre setback of a Main Street (MS.35) Zone at #241 main Street East, Grimsby, be approved with conditions for the following reasons: 1. The Variance is minor in nature. 2. The intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law is maintained. 3. The proposal is desirable for the appropriate development of the land. Page 37 of 49

38 Committee of Adjustment November 22, 2016 Subject to the following conditions: 1. That the mature tree on the north east corner of the subject property be maintained within the Vanderburgh Lane streetscape. b) A-39/16 Fran Farewell Lot 6 Plan 453 #16 Oriole Crescent, Grimsby, Ontario The Committee then considered Submission A 39/16 by Fran Farewell to allow for the construction of a new one storey garage addition to project beyond the front face of the dwelling with a front yard setback of 7.8 metres and to recognize an existing accessory structure with an interior side yard setback of 0.3 metres in a Residential Detached RD-2 (25) Zone at #16 Oriole Crescent, Grimsby. The Secretary filed an Affidavit with respect to the foregoing application pursuant to Section 7, Ontario Regulation #787/80. Correspondence was received from: Town Planning Department - No objections. Page 3 of 7 Agenda item a) Mr. Dave Perkins, authorized agent for the owner appeared before the Committee and stated that he agreed with the Town's Planning comment. The garage will be expanded to accommodate a 16 foot wide door. CA Moved by N. Andreychuk; Seconded by H. Nobes; Resolved that Submission A-39/16 to allow for the construction of a new one storey garage addition to project beyond the front face of the dwelling with a front yard setback of 7.8 metres and to recognize an existing accessory structure with an interior side yard setback of 0.3 metres in a Residential Detached RD-2 (25) Zone at #16 Oriole Crescent, Grimsby be granted for the following reasons: Page 38 of 49

39 Page 4 of 7 Agenda item a) Committee of Adjustment November 22, The Variance is minor in nature. 2. The intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law is maintained. 3. The proposal is desirable for the appropriate development of the land. c) A-40/16 Advanced Leisure Inc. Lot 393, 394 and Part of Lot 400 Corporation Plan No. 4 #4 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby, Ontario The Committee then considered Submission A-40/16 by Advanced Leisure Inc. to allow for the construction of a square metre one storey addition in a Downtown Main Street (DMS) Zone at #4 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby. The Secretary filed an Affidavit with respect to the foregoing application pursuant to Section 7, Ontario Regulation #787/80. Correspondence was received from: Town Planning Department - No objections. Ms. Amy Carlucci, authorized agent for the owner stated that they are purchasing the building in January 2017 and wish to operate a pool supply business from the proposed rear addition which will display hot tubs. CA Moved by H. Nobes; Seconded by P. Settimi; Resolved that Submission A-40/16 by Advanced Leisure Inc. to allow for the construction of a square metre one storey addition in a Downtown Main Street (DMS) Zone at #4 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby be approved with conditions for the following reasons: 1. The Variance is minor in nature. Page 39 of 49

40 Committee of Adjustment November 22, The intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law is maintained. 3. The proposal is desirable for the appropriate development of the land. Subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Site Plan Approval be obtained. d) A-34/16 Maurizio & Bruna Callari Lot 165 Plan No. 30M-419 #15 Carpenter Court, Grimsby, Ontario The Committee then reconsidered Submission A 34/16 by Maurizio & Bruna Callari to legalize the location of existing 5.5 metre x 3.1 metre accessory building with a rear yard setback of.96 metres with an eave projection of.37 metres and to allow a 3.0 metre high rear yard fence to be modified to 2.5 metres in a Residential Detached (RD4) Zone at #15 Carpenter Court, Grimsby. Correspondence was received from: Town Planning Department - No objections. Page 5 of 7 Agenda item a) Mrs. Bruna Callari, owner, appeared before the Committee to support the application and stated that there is approximately 1.0m of grade difference between the approved apron elevation of both her home and that of 41 Donland Avenue. Due to the privacy concern for the backyard, the fence was modified with the lattice extension to a height of 3.0m. They are proposing to modify the fence height to 2.5m which still requires a variance. The survey requested at the last meeting revealed that the setback is.96 m not.9 as requested prior to the survey. The building eaves encroach into the rear yard and maintenance can be performed on their property as identified in the Planning Report. They are of the opinion that the minor variance four tests are achieved and request the Committee's consideration. Page 40 of 49

41 Page 6 of 7 Agenda item a) Committee of Adjustment November 22, 2016 Mr. Frank Bucciarelli of Donland Avenue stated his objection as the lattice on the fence is unacceptable and the variance request is not minor in nature. Mrs. Mira Bucciarelli of Donland Avenue advised the Committee that there was no consideration or notifications given as to the proposed yard work. The variance is not minor due to shadowing and drainage. They have planted trees to assist in privacy. Ms. Samantha Watson of Donland Avenue stated her concern about safety advising that ice on the roof of the shed may cause a concern due to ice falling onto her property and the sunlight that is blocked due to the shed. Ms. Stephanie Watson of Donland Avenue stated her objection to the illegal work as the approval process was not followed. CA Moved by P. Settimi; Seconded by H. Nobes; Resoled that Submission A-34/16 to legalize the location of existing 5.5 metre x 3.1 metre accessory building with a rear yard setback of.96 metres with an eave projection of.37 metres and to allow a 3.0 metre high rear yard fence to be modified to 2.5 metres in a Residential Detached (RD4) Zone at #15 Carpenter Court, Grimsby be denied for the following reasons: 1. The Variance is not minor in nature. 2. The intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law is not maintained. 3. The proposal is not desirable for the appropriate development of the land. Page 41 of 49

42 Page 7 of 7 Agenda item a) Committee of Adjustment November 22, Adjournment K. Antonides Chairperson J. R. Schonewille Secretary Page 42 of 49

43 Agenda item b) æpelham NIAGARA Vibrant ' Creative. Caring November 18,2016 Maryann Weaver, Clerk The Township of the Archipelago I James Street Parry Sound, ON P2A 1T4 Dear Ms. Weaver, RE: lmproving Ontario's lntensive Therapy funding/service for Children with Autism At their regular meeting of November 7th, 2016, Council of the Town of Pelham received the Township of the Archipelago resolution for lmproving Ontario's lntensive Therapy funding/services for Children with Autism and endorsed the following resolution: BE lt RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Pelham endorse and support the resolution from the Township of the Archipelago regarding improving Ontario's lntensive Therapy FundinglServices for children with Autism. A copy of the original resolution is enclosed for your information. On behalf of Council, thank you for this important correspondence. Yours very (Mrs.) J, Dipl.M.M., AMCT Town Clerk /jm Encl. c.c. Hon. Michael Coteau, Minister of Children and Youth Services Nancy Matthews, Deputy Minister Hon. Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario All Ontario municipalitíes * From the Clerk's Departmenl Administrative Se 'vices Page 43 of 49

44 Agenda item b) THE T(}TÃTNSFIIP of The Corporation of 9 James Street, Parry Sound, Ontario P?A tt4 mweaver@thearchipelago.on.ca Phone: ext. 301 r Fax a T October 2A,2016 Hon. Michael Coteau Minister of Children and Youth Services 14th Floor 56 Wellesley Street West Toronto, Ontario M5S 2S3 RE: lmproving Ontario's lntensive Therapv fu nd i n g/services ildren with Autism Please be advised that this matter was heard by Council at its Council meeting held on October 14,2016, and in this regard Council adopted the following resolution: Moved by Councillor Lundy Seconded by Councillor Frost WHEREAS Autism Spectrum Disorder is now recognized,as the most common neurological disorder affecting 1 in every 94 children, as well as theirfriends, family and community; and WHEREAS Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is the scientific process based on objectíve evaluation and empirically based interventions used to achieve meaningful, generalizable and enduring behaviouralchange. lntensive Behavioural lntervention (lbl) ís an application of the principles of ABA in an intensive setting used to affect behaviour change and improvement; and WHEREAS the current waiting list of children for lntensive Behaviour lntervention (lbl) is over2,000 and more than 13,000 children awaítapplied BehavíourAnalysis (ABA); and WHEREAS the province of Ontario has announced it intends to discontinue lbl services to children over the age of four and provide a one-time payment to assist with services, thereby abandoning thousands who have been wait-listed foryears; and WHEREAS there are two service models for affected children to be treated, 1) the Direct Service Offering (DSO) where children receive services dírectly from trained staff at Ontario's nine regionalservice providers, and 2) the Direct Funding Offering (QFO) where parents rece ve funding directl r in order:.to purchase services; and Page 44 of 49 S"*

45 Agenda item b) WHEREAS the DFO modelto provide services is used in Alberta, British Columbia and imminently Saskatchewan. Such a model is clinically rígorous and has been identified by the Auditor General of Ontario as being less expensive than Ontario's DSO model; THEREFORE BE lt RESOLVED that a letter be sent to Hon. Míchael Coteau, Minister of Children and Youth Services; Nancy Matthews, Deputy Minister ; Hon. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health; and Hon. Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, requestíng the Province to: Amend its policy to one that will allow all children on the current waiting list to receíve the lbl services promised to them; and Remove the age limit for lbl therapy and replace it with a program that provides ongoing lbl services based on need and individual development, not age; and Ensure oversight by professionals and parents based on 'development process' criteria and. milestones; and Adopt a Direct Funding Offering (DFO) model in lieu of the current Direct Service Otfering (DSQ) model. Regards, AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities within the Province of Ontario. Carried. Maryann Weaver Clerk cc Nancy Matthews, Deputy Minister Hon. Eric Hoskins, Mínister of Health Hon. Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario All Ontario Municipalities Page 45 of 49

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47 Agenda item b) âdtäëi* Rlf Our Focus: Your future Community Services Legislative Services December 1,2016 The Honourable Kathleen Wynne Premier of Ontario Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 141 Sent V ia kwvn ne. mpp@liberal.ola.orq Honourable and Dear Madam Re: Request for Support to Expand Public Dental Health Programs The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of November 28,2016 passed the following resolution in response to a delegation and new business matter being brought forward: Whereas in Canadian public policy the care of our lips, tongues and throats is fully covered by public funding, but not our teeth and gums; and Whereas oral health is essential to maintaining overall health; and Whereas a mounting body of evidence shows a link between poor oral health and diabetes, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and Alzheimer's disease; and Whereas untreated tooth decay, gum disease and tooth loss results in social and psychological suffering and interferes with employment opportunities; and Whereas between two to three million Ontarians have not seen a dentist in the past year mainly due to the cost of private dental services; and Whereas approximately every nine minutes a person in Ontario arrives at a hospital emergency room with a dental problem but can only get painkillers or antibiotics, and this costs the health care system at least $31 million annually with no treatment of the problem; and Whereas almost a third of Canadians have neither public nor private insurance to help them pay for the care of their teeth and gums; and l2 The Corporation of the Town of Fort Ërie 1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie ON L2A 256 Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone: (905) FAX: (905) Mailing Address: Web-site: Page 47 of 49

48 Agenda item b) The Honourable Kathleen Wynne Page two Wherea.s access to oral health care should not be limited to people with private health insurance or who can afford to pay out of pocket; and Whereas Ontario's reform of the health care system should include oral health care so that vulnerable people in our communities have equitable access to the dental services they need to be healthy; and Whereas Ontario only has public dental programs for low income children, and no public programs for low income adults and seniors; and Whereas local Ontario Works recipients are eligible for limited discretionary coverage for emergency treatment only and Ontario Disability Support Program recipients are eligible for basic dental care and limited discretionary coverage for dentures; Now Therefore be it resolved that the Gouncil of the Town of Fort Erie: Strongly endorses the importance of oral health and equests that the Premier of Ontario include oral health as part of the government's primary care transformation initiatives, and further That: Council calls on the provincial government to expand public oral health programs with prime consideration for low income adults and seniors, and further That: Council forwards copies of this resolution to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Local Members of Provincial Parliament, Member Municipalities, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. We thank you for your attention to this very important matter. You truly,, CMO, Dipl. M.A. Manager, Legislative Services/Clerk LB:dlk cc: The Honourable Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long Term Care Sent via e h o ski n s. m p n@ I i b e ral. ol a. orq Wayne Gates, MPP (Niagara Falls) Senf via wqates-co@,ndp.on.ca Sam Oosterhoff, MPP (Niagara West-Glanbrook) Senf via sam.oosterhoff@pc.ola.orq The Honourable James Bradley, MPP (St. Catharines) Sent vìa ibradlev.mpp.co@liberal.ola.orq Cindy Forster, MPP (Welland) Sent via cforster-qp@ndp.on.ca Pat Vanini, Executive Director, AMO Senf via pvanini@amo.on.ca Niagara Area Municipalities Senf via Ashley Chiarello, Health Promoter, Bridges Community Health Centre Sent via ashlev.chiarello(òbridqeschc.ca Tara Mclean, Executive Director, Bridges Community Health Centre Sent via taralea.mclean(òbridqeschc.ca Page 48 of 49

49 Agenda item a) The Corporation of the Town of Grimsby By-law A By-law to amend the Parking and Administrative ByJaw Whereas the Council of the Town of Grimsby deems it expedient to amend Bylaw being a By-law to regulate stopping, standing and parking of vehicles on roads in the Town; 1. Schedule "F" (Parking Prohibited) That 16-82be amended thereto the Hishway Side From To Time Robinson St. East Main St. E. A point 50 Anytime N. (RR#81) metres South ofjohn St Robinson St. N. West John St. A point 45 metres South ofjohn St Anytime And that Schedule "F" (Parking Prohibited) of By-law be fuither amended the Hiehway Side From To Time East Main St. E. John St Anytime (RR#81) Robinson St. N. 2. That all other sections of By-law shall be deemed to remain in force. 3. That this By-law take effect at such time as properly worded signs have been erected and are on display. 4. This By-law shall be forwarded to the Commissioner of Public Works for the Regional Municipality of Niagara. Read a first time this 5th day of December 2016 Read a second and third time and finally passed this 5th day of December 2016 R.N. Bentley, Mayor H. Soady-Easton, Town Clerk Page 49 of 49