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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting

October 13, 2015 6:30 PM

Council Chambers, Town Hall, Arnprior, ON

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Present: Mayor David Reid Reeve Walter Stack Councillor Ted Strike Councillor Dan Lynch Councillor Lynn Grinstead Councillor Tom Burnette Councillor Frank Dugal Absent:

Also Present: Maureen Spratt, Town Clerk Jennifer Morawiec, Dir. Corp. Services/Treasurer Richard Bennett, A/Manager of Financial Services Glenn Arthur, Director of Recreation Services Guy Bourgon, Director of Public Works John Steckly, Civil Engineering Officer Deanna Streifel, Environmental Engineering Officer Robin Smith, Town Planner Lindsay Wilson, Marketing & Economic Dev. Officer Kaila Zamojski, Secretariat Services Coordinator

1. Call to Order Mayor David Reid called the Council meeting to order at 6:30 PM and welcomed those present.

2. Roll Call The roll was called, with all Members of Council being present.

3. Adoption of Agenda Resolution No. 266-15 Moved by Lynn Grinstead Seconded by Ted Strike BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council dated Tuesday, October 13, 2015 be adopted with an amendment to item #19, Confirmatory By-law, to read By-law No. 6513-15.

Resolution CARRIED

4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest None

5. Question Period None

6. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings Resolution No. 267-15 Moved by Dan Lynch Seconded by Tom Burnette THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council listed under Item #6 a on the Agenda, be adopted (Regular Meeting of Council - Monday, September 28, 2015).

Resolution CARRIED


7. Awards/ Delegations/ Presentations

a) Recreation Master Plan – Director of Recreation Services/ Town Planner The Town Planner and the Director of Recreation Services provided a Power Point Presentation, attached as Appendix A, and forming part of these minutes, tabling the Recreation Master Plan. Mayor Reid requested that a copy of the Draft Recreation Master Plan be forwarded to the Township of McNab/Braeside.

b) Age Friendly Community (AFC) Plan Update – Town Planner/ Secretariat Services Coordinator

The Town Planner and Secretariat Services Coordinator provided a Power Point Presentation on the progress of the Age Friendly Community (AFC) Plan, attached as Appendix B and forming part of these minutes, and responded to questions.

c) Public Works Capital Projects – Civil Engineering Officer

The Civil Engineering Officer provided a Power Point Presentation, outlining this year’s Public Works Capital Projects, attached as Appendix C and forming of these minutes, and responded to questions. Mayor Reid and Council commended the Public Works Department on a job well done.

d) Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Blitz – Marketing & Economic Development Officer

The Marketing & Economic Development Officer provided a Power Point Presentation, outlining the CIP Blitz, attached as Appendix D and forming part of these minutes, and responded to questions.

8. Public Meetings None

9. Matters Tabled/Deferred/Unfinished Business None

10. Staff Reports a) Financial Services Regarding Brownfields Action Plan – Environmental Engineering

Officer and A/Manager of Financial Services Resolution No. 268-15 Moved by Frank Dugal Seconded by Lynn Grinstead THAT Council direct staff as set out below:


1. Property A – 30-36 McGonigal Street West, Direct the Treasurer to: a) Proceed with the tax sale process, b) Openly advertise the Brownfield Financial Tax Incentive Program incentives while marketing Property A throughout the tax sale process. 2. Property B – 25 Daniel St. N. and Direct the Treasurer to: a) Write off all outstanding taxes owing, with the exception of the last three (3) years, b) Recover applicable funds from the County and School Boards, c) Proceed with the tax sale process, d) Openly advertise the Brownfield Financial Tax Incentive Program incentives while marketing Property B throughout the tax sale process. 3. Property C – 130 Staye Court Drive Direct the Treasurer to: a) Write off all outstanding taxes owing, b) Recover applicable funds from the County and School Boards.

Report and Resolution DEFERRED The Environmental Engineering Officer and A/Manager of Financial Services provided an overview of the report, and responded to questions. Following discussion, on consensus of Council, the following motion was entertained: Resolution No. 269-15 Moved by Walter Stack Seconded by Dan Lynch THAT Council defer Report No. 15-10-13-01 to next regular Council Meeting, on October 26, 2015.

Resolution CARRIED b) Johnston Road Reconstruction – Director of Public Works Resolution No. 270-15 Moved by Dan Lynch Seconded by Tom Burnette THAT Council authorize a Sole Source partnership in accordance with section 5.6 of the Procurement Policy to allow for the reconstruction of Johnston Road to be completed as part of the previously approved works being undertaken by Boeing Canada Operation Limited for the watermain extension as per the agreement approved by Council under By-law 6484-15 on June 22nd, 2015;


THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an amending agreement with Boeing Canada Operations Limited for cost sharing of the Johnston Road Reconstruction from Baskin Drive East to its southerly limit to a maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the total cost up to a fixed upset limit of $67,000; and THAT Council authorize the CAO to allocate funding for the Town’s share of the Johnston Road Reconstruction outlined herein from the following sources in the following order:

1. 2015 Tax-funded Operating Budget Surpluses should any exist, and/or 2. Capital Expenditure Reserve Fund

Report and Resolution CARRIED The Director of Public Works provided an overview of the report, and responded to questions. c) Boeing Sentinel Well Agreement – Director of Public Works Resolution No. 271-15 Moved by Lynn Grinstead Seconded by Frank Dugal THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with Boeing Canada Operations Limited for the installation of two sentinel wells on Town property as outlined in this report.

Report and Resolution AMENDED

The Director of Public Works provided an overview of the report, and responded to questions.

Resolution No. 272-15 Moved by Dan Lynch Seconded by Tom Burnette THAT Council amend resolution No. 271-15.

Resolution CARRIED

Resolution No. 273-15 Moved by Dan Lynch Seconded by Tom Burnette THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with Boeing Canada Operations Limited for the installation of one sentinel well at the southeast corner of the Nick Smith Center, as outlined in the report; AND FURTHER THAT prior to authorizing the installation of a sentinel well on the boulevard within the right-of-way between 19 and 21 River Ridge Crescent in front of the vacant parcel of land that staff contact the property owner, notify him regarding the installation and obtain written acknowledgement.


AND FURTHER THAT By-law No. 6511-15 be brought forward to the next meeting of Council, for consideration, and amended if necessary, following discussions with Boeing Canada Operations.

Report and Resolution CARRIED as AMENDED

11. Committee Reports and Minutes a) Operations Advisory Committee Minutes – June 1, 2015 Resolution No. 274-15 Moved by Ted Strike Seconded by Walter Stack THAT Council receive the June 1, 2015 Operations Advisory Committee Minutes as information.

Resolution CARRIED

12. Notice of Motions None

13. Reeve’s Report From County Council Information from the following County of Renfrew meetings will be available in the Clerk’s Office:

Renfrew County Council Meeting – September 30, 2015

14. Correspondence & Petitions a) Correspondence Package No. I-15-OCT-17 Resolution No. 275-15 Moved by Dan Lynch Seconded by Tom Burnette THAT the Correspondence Package No. I-15-OCT-17 be received as information and filed accordingly.

Resolution CARRIED Councillor Dan Lynch, noted the following:

Item #2 – Page 21 – Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration, and International Trade – June Caldwell Outstanding Achieving Award

o In response to Councillor Lynch, the Town Clerk noted the Town has not received any outside nominations however the Town could proceed with nominating the Town’s Volunteer of the Year for this provincial award.

Item #3 – Page 22 – Stewardship Ontario – Industry Funding – Municipal Blue Box Recycling

o In response to Councillor Lynch the Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer noted the Town has not yet received third quarter funding from Stewardship Ontario, however, expects a payment in the near future of approximately


$18,000.00 for the municipality’s continued efforts to increase waste diversion through the Blue Box Program.

Item #6 – Page 26 – Arnprior Firefighters Fundraising Association – Donation – Spartan Pumper

o On behalf of Council and the residents of Arnprior Councillor Lynch thanked the Arnprior Firefighter Fundraising Association for their donation of $65,000 towards the purchase of the new Spartan Pumper Truck.

Item #7 – Page 27 – AMO Breaking News – Board Meeting Report (September 2015) o In response to Councillor Lynch the Town Clerk noted the Chief Librarian and

the Arnprior Public Library Board supports the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Resolution to find a solution that will allow public libraries to purchase e-books from publishers at a fair and reasonable price. On direction of Council, staff will bring forward a resolution of support in the Action Correspondence Package at the next regular Council Meeting.

Item #7 – Page 30 – AMO Breaking News – Mobilizing Support for Syrian Refugees o In response to Councillor Lynch the Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer

noted the Town has made a donation of $1,000, as approved by resolution at the September 14, 2015 regular Council Meeting, to the Syrian Refugee cause.

Item #8 – Page 37 – Ottawa Valley Business – October 6, 2015 Issue o The County of Renfrew will be representing the Arnprior Airport and Pembroke

Airport at the Canadian Aerospace Summit in Ottawa on November 17-18, 2015.

Mayor David Reid noted the following: Item #6 – Page 26 – Arnprior Firefighters Fundraising Association – Donation –

Spartan Pumper o Mayor Reid reiterated Councillor Lynch’s thanks to the Arnprior Firefighter

Fundraising Association for their donation of $65,000 towards the purchase of the new Spartan Pumper Truck.

Item #1 – Page 1-20 – OPP – 2016 Municipal Policing Billing Statement o Mayor Reid noted he will be attending a meeting with the OPP at the end of this

month to discuss continued use of the Stanley Tourangeau Fire/Police Services Centre.

Item #8 – Page 35-46 – October 6, 2015 Issue o Mayor Reid noted the County of Renfrew is seeking grant dollars available

under the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program to grade 23 km of the abandoned CP Rail Corridor and suggested staff coordinate with the County the possibility of using of fill from the Town’s Downtown Revitalization Project for upgrades to the trail.


15. Bylaws/ Resolutions a) By-laws

Resolution No. 276-15 Moved by Walter Stack Seconded by Dan Lynch THAT the following by-laws be and are hereby enacted and passed:

i) By-law No. 6508-15 Amend By-law 6357-14 Regulation of Traffic and Parking (Restrict Parking on Daniel Street East)

ii) By-law No. 6509-15 IT Capital Funds iii) By-law No. 6510-15 Appointment to the Arnprior Public Library Board v) By-law No. 6512-15 Johnston Road Reconstruction Agreement

Resolution CARRIED

16. Announcements Councillor Dan Lynch made the following announcements:

The Arnprior Public Library is hosting the “Blues in the Books with Fathead” on October 24, 2015. The cost to attend is $35.00 per person.

The Unity Run is being held in Arnprior on October 25, 2015. For participation, please register as soon as possible.

The Arnprior Night at the Races is being held on October 29, 2015 at the Rideau Carleton Entertainment Centre. Please see the Greater Arnprior Chamber of Commerce for further details.

17. Media Questions None

18. Closed Session None

19. Confirmatory By-Law

Resolution No. 277-15 Moved by Dan Lynch Seconded by Tom Burnette THAT By-law No. 6513-15 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 13, 2015 and it is hereby enacted and passed.

Resolution CARRIED


20. AdjournmentResolution No. 278-15Moved by Lynn GrinsteadSeconded by Ted StrikeTHAT this meeting of Council be adjourned at 8:34 PM

Resolution CARRIED

David Reid, Mayor Maureen Sprafl, Town Clerk

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Glenn Arthur, Director of RecreationRobin Smith, Planner

Tabling of Recreation Master Plan

Council Tuesday October 13, 2015

Topics Covered1. Master Plan Purpose, Objectives, Study

Approach & Methodology

2. Strategic Context within Town

3. Vision & Mission

4. Strategic Directions

5. Key Recommendations

6. Implementation: Costing and Scheduling

7. Next Steps

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Appendix A

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MASTER PLAN PURPOSE• The Plan is intended to be a blueprint for

future short, medium and long-term planning and development of priority recreation programs, facilities, parks, trails and open spaces.

• To “guide” the Town in making decisions on how to allocate Town resources (human and financial).

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Approach & Methodology• The consulting team worked

simultaneously in three distinct veins:– Information Collection and Review

– Consultation and Public Participation

– Inventories and Analysis

• A community consultation process was undertaken including interviews, focus groups, public meetings/workshops and an on-line survey

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STRATEGIC CONTEXT WITHIN TOWN

Strategic Plan Recreation Master Plan

Robust Growth Thriving recreation parks, well‐used trails and facilitiesattract new families and business.

Sustainable Financial Model Monitoring for available grants, phased action plans,preparation of capital forecasts and creation of “shovel‐ready” plans for recreation infrastructure.

Improved Infrastructure Accessibility compliance, preparation of ten yearcapital forecasts, changing and adapting parks and fields to meet needs.

Solid Administration and Operations

Consistent standards for design and maintenance of parks and trails; tracking yearly progress and participation in and satisfaction with programs.

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STRATEGIC CONTEXT WITHIN TOWN cont’d.

Downtown Development and Waterfront Trail and park connections linking thewaterfront with downtown; community special events at waterfront contribute to maximizing the Town’s assets.

Workplace of Choice Review of job descriptions; emphasis on training and accreditation programs and leadership in the recreation field.

Business Friendly Converting abandoned rail lines to trails and improvements to the waterfront to attract tourism.

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VISION & MISSION

A Vision for Recreation in Arnprior

Arnprior residents take part in an impressive array of services & amenities for physical activity & enjoyment in the Town’s celebrated natural setting, heritage, & extensive indoor & outdoor recreation environments.

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MISSION

The Arnprior Recreation Department works closely with the community & partners to facilitate & provide cost effective, progressive recreation opportunities for residents of all ages & abilities in parks, on river corridors, trails, & in recreational facilities.

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES

#1 Accessible, Affordable & Inclusive

#2 Community Image & Pride

#3 Achievable & Sustainable

#4 Integrated & Vital

#5 Responsive & Forward Looking

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3 ACTION PLANSParks, Trails, & Open Space Strategies & Design

Standards includes:1. Parks & Green Space

2. Trails & Waterfront

Culture & Recreation Facilities & Service Delivery Strategies includes:3. Recreation Programs

4. Recreation Facilities, Sports Fields & Play Areas

5. Marina

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3 ACTION PLANS cont’d

Financing, Management & Staff Strategies includes:6. Cost Sharing Agreements

7. Recreation Department Level of Service, Cost

Recovery & Municipal Pricing Policy

8. Recreation Department Structure & Human Resources

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STRATEGIC DIRECTIONIn 2024,

1. Arnprior is rich in beautiful parks & green space, which are integrated with trails.

2. Arprior is a vibrant, connected, walkable, sustainable, active community for all ages.

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STRATEGIC DIRECTION3. Arnprior’s waterfront & outdoor setting is highly

valued by residents & visitors with enjoyable activities for residents and visitors.

4. Arnprior’s Marina has a new public/private partnership that creates a lively place on waterfront for local residents, tourists & visiting boaters.

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5. Arnprior’s sports fields & playing areas are more varied to encourage families, male, female & co-ed participation including some new activities for the Town’s people.

6. Arnprior’s Nick Smith Centre is an exemplary, multi-use, multi-generational recreation facility that is adaptable, flexible, & integrated with adjacent outdoor recreation facilities.

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STRATEGIC DIRECTION

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STRATEGIC DIRECTION

7. Arnprior offers excellent quality, affordable, accessible, and safe programs and opportunities. There is variety and diversification with growing momentum to reach out to more user groups and interests.

8. Arnprior recreation staff are approachable, committed, supportive and skilled professionals and leaders in the advancement of recreation in Arnprior and Ontario.

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RECOMMENDATION PRIORITIES

Criteria for Priority Setting:• Ability to Pay

• Long Term Sustainability

• Opportunity

• Public Priority

• Strategic Plan

• Meeting Arnprior’s Demographics

• Supportive of Trends

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RANKING PRIORITIES

• High Priority: low cost, high priority, readily achievable

• Medium Priority: medium cost, medium priority, moderately achievable

• Low Priority: high cost, low priority &difficult to achieve

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Parks & Green Space

17 recommendations, for example:• OP to reflect the parks & trails Master Plan

recommendations & other service recommendations where appropriate.

• Park maintenance overall goal, specific criteria &performance measurements

• Yearly review of activities, issues & general performance

• Standard process for new acquired park design &development

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Parks & Green Space17 Recommendations cont’d:• Yearly benchmarking, best practices & continuous

improvement initiatives in each annual budget submission & work plan to Council.

• Park by-laws - current with provincial legislation (e.g. tobacco free parks)

• Guidelines for park development & maintenance based on park classifications, considering appropriate design features

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Trails & WaterfrontA total of 25 Recommendations including:• Trail planning initiatives:

• Abandoned railway line

• Active Transportation Plan

• Participation on County Active Transportation Committee

• Way-finding Plan

• Promotion of “Share the Road”.

• Continue to earmark Waterfront Rehabilitation funds for trail & waterfront improvements.

• Inventory all existing trails & prepare a detailed report on each, identify needs for benches, shade & rest areas.

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Trails & Waterfront cont’d25 Recommendations, for example:• Prepare trail short, medium & long term forecast for

development, budget, seek grants & encourage donations to meet objectives. (Encourage trail donations in memoriam)

• Allocate funds from surplus park lands sales to trail initiatives.

• Celebrate active transportation with a community event (e.g. Walk/Bike to Work days or Silver Chain Challenge)

• Place bike racks at visible locations at public facilities &encourage new commercial developments to provide racks.

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Trails & Waterfront cont’d 25 Recommendations, for example:• Upgrade & develop the trail system by:

• Joining the waterfront to the downtown core with asphalt surface

• Connect the trail system to schools & parks

• Connect all trails to a main municipal loop

• Require all new development to connect on-site pedestrian routes to off-site sidewalks & trail access points in OP review.

• Improve Municipal trail signage & way-finding (QR codes).

• Based on OP Review & Inventory, upgrade existing trails &build all new trails to established standards.

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Excellence in Rec. Programs

A total of 47 Recommendations, for example:

• Expand linkages with non-profit agencies that provide recreational opportunities.

• Continue to address trends in inactivity & obesity with physically active recreational opportunities for all ages, encouraging new program ideas (e.g. beach volleyball, dragon boating), & involve residents in programs &events by offering programs that are relevant to them.

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Excellence in Rec. Programs cont’d

47 Recommendations, for example:

• Ensure continuation of Police Reference Checks for staff & volunteers working with vulnerable participants.

• Work with agencies for persons with a disability to ensure quality & financial support for participation.

• Expand relationships with rec. program subsidy funding bodies & new initiatives to keep costs to a minimum.

• Maintain cost sharing agreements, including with other interested municipalities.

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Excellence in Rec. Programs cont’d

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47 Recommendations, for example:

• Identify community champions to lead programs of interest, especially arts & culture programming.

• Measure & report on the economic impact of sport tourism & special events using available economic impact measurement tools.

Recreation Facilities, Sport Fields & Play Areas

A total of 9 Medium-priority Recommendations including:

• Review & revise all facility maintenance standards to reflect industry norms & communicate standards to public through Council.

• Upgrades to Nick Smith Centre to ensure it remains flag-ship recreational facility in Arnprior & region.

• Review & amend policies & procedures pertaining to government legislation & guidelines relevant to risk management & maintain & upgrade staff training &certifications.

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MarinaA total of 7 Recommendations including:

• Explore the local region for other marina operators &other agencies or private groups who may wish to be engaged in a public/private partnership.

• Prepare a market analysis to determine demands for a marina upgrade & the appropriate scale/size of docking facilities needed.

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Financial Action Plans:Cost Sharing Agreements

A total of 2 Recommendations:

• Continue to communicate with appropriate partners with the intent of establishing policies & procedures to maintain existing agreements & establish new agreements.

• Measure the amount of usage (participation) from all neighbouring municipalities in order to determine the need for additional cost sharing agreements &/or adjustments to our non-resident user fee system.

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Rec. Dept. Level of Service, Cost Recovery & Municipal Pricing

A total of 2 recommendations including:

• Develop guidelines & objectives related to an acceptable level of cost recovery for recreational services

• Develop a Municipal Pricing Policy that allows for the establishment of a process to set reasonable & equitable user fees (User Fee By-law).

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Rec. Dept. Structure & HR

1 Recommendation:

• Monitor staffing levels to ensure they meet current &growing need of the department, and consider re-assignment of administrative & operational duties to free up Director & Supervisor time for enabling initiatives, projects, partnerships, & considering succession planning.

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IMPLEMENTATION: Costing• Capital Project Recommendations

– Red denotes projects currently in the Town’s 10 Year Capital Budget

– Positioning based on timing, recognized need, required resources, long term sustainability and evidence based (ie. trends, public input)

• Capital Funding by Intervals

• Non-Capital Operating Budget

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IMPLEMENTATION: Schedule• Chart of all recommendations, ranked by

priority criteria, with an estimated implementation timeframe (short, medium or long term) and an area of impact:– Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

– Internal

– Partnership

– Operating Budget

– Capital

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NEXT STEPS• October 13th – Draft tabled for Council,

presentation overview of plan, released to public on website

• November 9th –Council meeting with presentation by Consultants and feedback from Council on final draft

• November 23rd (or next meeting) – final draft to Council for consideration to receive and direct staff to implement

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Robin Smith, Town PlannerKaila Zamojski, SSC

Age-Friendly Community Plan

Update

Council Meeting – Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Background• Town received a grant of $25,000 from the

Ontario Senior’s Secretariat to assist the Town in creating an Age-Friendly Community (AFC) Plan

• Town hired Shercon Associates Inc. to assist in the plan creation.

• Project commenced August 13th, 2015

• Must be completed by March 31st, 2016

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Senior Advisory Steering Committee (SASC)

• Council appointed the following members:• Eric Hanna, CEO, Arnprior Regional Health

• Dennis Harrington, Arnprior Seniors At Home

• Pat Shaw, Citizen Member

• Marjory Hyndman, Citizen Member

• Sandra Elliot, Citizen Member

• David Sheridan, Shercon Associates

• Jane Dowd, Nick Smith Centre Staff

• Karen Deluca, Chief Librarian

• Robin Smith, Planner

• Kaila Zamojski, Secretariat Services Coordinator

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Stage 1 – Needs Assessment• A number of separate but interrelated data

gathering initiatives are being undertaken to create a blend of qualitative and quantitative information about the present state of “Age-Friendliness” in Arnprior.

• Review of documentation, inventory of community resources, public consultation

• Creation of the “Present State Community Profile”

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Stage 1 – Consultation • Opportunities for public involvement:

– Five (5) Senior’s Focus Groups held on October 5th , 6th and 7th at Islandview Suites, The Villa, The Grove, the NSC and the Legion, facilitated by consultants

– Community Survey – questionnaire designed and posted soliciting information from all members of the community on perceptions of the system of services and supports for seniors.

• Closes October 19th.

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Stage 1 cont’d.– Provider Survey – questionnaire designed

and circulated to gather detailed input from all direct and indirect providers of services to seniors in Arnprior and area.

• Closes Oct. 16th

– Key Informant Interviews – interviews by phone or in person with politicians, business owners, specialists in field, seniors service providers and other community leaders.

• These are currently being undertaken.

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Stage 2 – Action Planning• Converts the Needs Assessment data into

a practical set of goals, priorities and feasible implementation strategies.– A Community Stakeholder Forum will be held

October 29th to review the information gathered and set future directions.

– A Community Discussion Paper will be circulated (Nov. 4th) that describes the emerging strategy and action plan.

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Stage 2 – cont’d.• Implementation Planning Workshop in

early December will develop a solid action plan with a rollout strategy, clear and specific implementation steps and a sustainability plan.– High level goals and mapping to existing

Town or community plans and work

– Strategies and action steps to achieve goals

– Deliverables

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Stage 3 – Report and Sustainability• Draft Strategy Report and Implementation

Plan and then Final AFC Plan– The final plan will include implementation

steps, timeframes, accountabilities and deliverables, as well as specific consultant recommendations on sustainability – keeping the plan alive.

Tentative Dates:

CDAC – January 2016

Council – Tabled February 22, 2016

Council – receive March 14, 2016

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John Steckly, Civil Engineering Officer

2015 Public Works Capital Projects

Update

Council Meeting - Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Background

• 2015 Public Works / Environmental Services Capital Budget includes just over $2.5 million in projects.

• Includes funds for large purchases, studies, design assignments, and construction projects.

• Many of the design assignments are in preparation for larger road reconstruction projects and will be made “shovel ready” which is often a prerequisite for infrastructure grants.

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Large Purchases

• MRX900 Water Meter Reader– In service and increasing productivity.

• Downtown Recycling Containers– In service and improving recycling efforts.

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Downtown Recycling Containers

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Large Purchases

• SCADA Computer Upgrades– Scheduled for Fall 2015.

• Landfill Mattress Enclosure– Storage container purchased and in service at

Arnprior Waste Disposal Site.

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Landfill Mattress Enclosure

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Design Assignments

• Downtown Storm Sewer Outlet– Part of Downtown Revitalization. Design

complete, awaiting ECA from MOE.

• Gary Crescent Reconstruction– Awarded to Jp2g Consultants.

– Completion of design by January 2016.

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Design Assignments

• Water & Wastewater Model Update– Proposal received from Stantec under review.

Anticipated for completion end of 2015.

• Corrosion Control Plan (WFP)– Awarded to Stantec. Project is ongoing and

anticipated to be complete by end of 2015. Required project due to excessive residential positive lead testing results.

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Design Assignments

• Asbestos Management Plan (annual update)– All municipal buildings have been re-evaluated

for hazardous materials for 2015. Final report received.

• Daniel St Watermain Replacement– Awarded to Jp2g Consultants.

– Completion of design and tender documents by January 2016 in preparation for 2016 construction season.

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Construction Projects

• Town Hall General Maintenance– Ongoing annual efforts to make necessary

repairs to building until New Town Hall Building project can be funded.

– HVAC repairs complete, door replacement tender scheduled for Fall 2015.

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• 2015 Rolling Road/Sidewalk Rehabilitation– Construction complete. Projects included Arthur

Street, portions of Elizabeth and Isabella Streets, Mill Lane, Carss Street, and a portion of McNab Street.

• Reconstruction of Second Ave and Bridge St– Construction complete.

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• Reconstruction of McGonigal St W (Daniel to John)– Underground infrastructure completed. Road

construction completion early October.

• River Crossing Bedding and Cover – Installation of granular material to support and

protect the watermain is complete.

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River Crossing Bedding and Cover

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Arthur Street

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Isabella Street

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Elizabeth Street

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Carss Street

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Mill Lane

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McNab Street

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Second Ave

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Bridge Street

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McGonigal Street West

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McGonigal Street West

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Old 4” watermainwith tuberculation

New 8” PVC DR18 watermain

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Lindsay Wilson, MEDO

CIP BlitzTransitioning in partnership with

Down Town Revitalization

Council Meeting - Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Downtown Revitalization

• Investing approx. $12 million over the next 2 years

• Partnership with business is key.

• CIP provides opportunities to partner in the Downtown revitalization

• Last 1.5 years Council - approved $30,000 in funding for CIP improvement projects in the Downtown – transition has started!

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Past Projects

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14 Elgin Street West

CIP Blitz

• Recommending an increase to CIP operating budget for the next 2 years.

• Priority to CIP applications in the downtown precinct, with focus on façade improvements.

• Focus increased promotion of CIP to the downtown precinct.

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Promotion Strategy

• Schedule meetings with all properties in the downtown prioritizing based on façade.

• Involve all parties in meetings.

• Provide package including a CIP flyer, application form, revitalization information and CDAC/Council meeting schedule.

• Provide “properties for sale” with CIP flyer to provide to interested buyers.

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Promotion Strategy

• Schedule follow up meetings to assist with filling out applications.

• Discuss timing of façade improvement in relation to construction and offer extended timeframes to accommodate.

• Mention to businesses to consider making their building accessible along with improvements – Incentive grant

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Downtown Accessibility

• Staff presented a concept to CDAC and AAAC in September for a “Downtown Accessibility Incentive Grant” to install ramps and automated doors - downtown businesses coincidental with revitalization.

• Based on the feedback received a policy is currently being developed and will be presented at the next CDAC on Nov. 2nd

and Council on Nov. 23rd.

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