Town of Bracebridge Council Correspondence TO: COPY: FROM: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Town Council J. Sisson, Chief Administrative Officer Management Team Media L. McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk DATE: August 15, 2018 CIRCULATION: Item # Description SECTION A STAFF INFORMATION MEMOS: Memorandum from W. Schmid, Director of Public Works, dated August 7, 2018, regarding A1 Temporary Road Closure Bracebridge Fall Fair and Horse Show Parade September 15, 2018. Memorandum from L. McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, dated August 8, 2018, A2 regarding Noise Exemption Remembrance Day Parade and Service November 11, 2018. Memorandum from W. Schmid, Director of Public Works, dated August 8, 2018, regarding A3 Temporary Road Closure Remembrance Day Parade & Service November 11, 2018. Memorandum from L. McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, dated August 10, 2018, A4 regarding Noise Exemption Friends for Life Walk September 23, 2018. Memorandum from C. Kelley, Director of Planning and Development, and J. Harris, Economic A5 Development Programmer, dated August 15, 2018, regarding 2018 Community Improvement Plan. SECTION B GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE: Correspondence from Philip Matthews, Chair, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare Board of B1 Directors, dated August 10, 2018, regarding Board Endorsement of Two Acute Sites - Model Recommendation (Stage 1 Planning). Correspondence from Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare, dated August 10, 2018, regarding Board B2 Support for Future Model Recommendation for Two Acute Sites. Page 1.
rtsl><j2j\ ~ BRACEBRIDGE The Heart of Muskolca Director of Public Works TO: FROM: COPY: DATE: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Council Walt Schmid, Director of Public Works Department Heads August 7, 2018 SUBJECT: Temporary Road Closure - Bracebridge Fall Fair and Horse Show Parade - September 15, 2018 DELEGATED AUTHORITY NOTICE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Upon the authority granted to me under Motion 08-AF-126, and By-law 2008-069, I hereby authorize the temporary closure of Monica Lane and Gray Road on Saturday, September 15, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. for the Bracebridge Fall Fair and Horse Show Parade. PWM026-18
rfd<l:?h ~ BRACEBRIDGE The Heart of Muskoka Corporate Services Department TO: FROM: COPY: DATE: SUBJECT: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Council L. McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/ Clerk Department Heads August 8, 2018 Noise Exemption - Remembrance Day Parade and Service- November 11, 2018 DELEGATED AUTHORITY NOTICE NOISE EXEMPTION Upon the authority granted to me under Noise Control By-law 2016-021, I hereby grant the Royal Canadian Legion, Central Muskoka Branch 161, an exemption to the Noise Control By-law on Sunday, November 11, 2018, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the Remembrance Day Parade and Service. Lon McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk CSM032-18 Page 1.
rki><l2l\ ~ BRACEBRIDGE TIie Heart of Muskoka Director of Public Works TO: FROM: COPY: DATE: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Council W. Schmid, Director of Public Works Department Heads August 8, 2018 SUBJECT: Temporary Road Closure - Remembrance Day Parade & Service - November 11, 2018 DELEGATED AUTHORITY NOTICE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Upon the authority granted to me under Motion 08-AF-126, and By-law 2008-069, I hereby authorize the temporary closure of James Street from Chub Downey Lane to Ann Street, Ann St[ et from James Street to Manitoba Street, and Kimberley Avenue from Manitoba Street to R e 2018, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon for the Remembrance Day Parad. PWM031-18
rkfx0\ ~ BRACEBRIDGE The He11.rl of Muskoka Corporate Services Department TO: FROM: COPY: DATE: SUBJECT: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Council L. McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/ Clerk Department Heads August 10, 2018 Noise Exemption - Friends for Life Walk- September 23, 2018 DELEGATED AUTHORITY NOTICE NOISE EXEMPTION Upon the authority granted to me under Noise Control By-law 2016-021, I hereby grant the OSPCA/ Muskoka Animal Centre, an exemption to the Noise Control By-law on Sunday, September 23, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m. for the Friends for Life Walk at James Kerr Park. CSM033-18 Page 1.
Planning and Development Department TO: FROM: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Town Council C. Kelley, Director Planning and Development DATE: August 15, 2018 J. Harris, Economic Development Programmer SUBJECT: 2018 Community Improvement Plan This memorandum has been prepared to provide an update for members of Council with respect to the activity under the Town s Community Improvement Plan (CIP). This year, staff have seen significant interest in the programs offered under the Town s CIP. As of June 1, 2018, the $100,000 budget allocation for grants has been almost fully committed with 39 successful applications. A detailed list of applicants is included in Appendix A. Administration of the Town s CIP is managed through the Community Improvement Implementation Committee (CIIC) established through motion 15-PD-014, under the direction of the Director of the Planning and Development and the Director of Finance/Treasurer. To summarize by Program, the applications approved in 2018 are as follows: # of Applications Type of Program Accessed Total Dollars Committed 15 Signage Improvement Grant applications $14,167.00 12 Building Improvement Grant/Loan applications $37,471.77 3 Façade Improvement Grant/Loan applications $11,849.75 9 Property Improvement Grant /Loan applications $36,334.40 39 $99,822.92 In addition to these applicants, there were also four (4) Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG) applications received. Although these applications have been approved by the CIIC, it is not yet known what the value of the grants will be provided due to the processing time required for the reassessment process. It should be noted that these applications are not funded out of the annual budget allocation for the CIP because they are not out of pocket expenses. Funding for these incentives are absorbed by a portion of the revenue generated by new growth in assessment. In all cases, the Town has not received reassessment values from MPAC in order to determine the final amount of the tax rebates that will be distributed. Of particular note is the increase in Property Improvement applications. This is the one program, in addition to the TIEG, that is available to commercial/industrial properties that are not situated in the retail nodes of the community. Of the nine (9) Property Improvement applications received, seven (7) were for businesses not located in the Central Business District; the District Shopping Centre area (Balls Flats); or the Special Purpose Commercial area (Taylor Road/Highway 11). Property improvements are similar to Building Improvement projects in that they are typically more costly in nature and therefore result in higher grant amounts. For example, several of these applications were for much needed asphalt repairs. PDM014-18 Page 1
Planning and Development Department In 2016 and 2017, the funding allocated in the Municipal Budget for programs under the Community Improvement Plan was fully subscribed very early in the year. As a result, supplemental funding was approved mid-year as follows: Year Base Funding Included in Municipal Budget Supplementary Funding Approved Total Funding Approved 2016 Budgeted $35,000.00 Reserve $34,893.00 $110,000.00 $179,893.00 2017 100,000.00 $0.00 $100,000.00 As set out in 2018 Municipal Budget and Business Plan, a review of the program will be conducted late in 2018 to determine if program offerings should be shifted to introduce new programs that have not yet been implemented or if the level of funding should be maintained or decreased. Staff are aware that there are approximately 8-10 additional applications that are could have been submitted and reviewed this year had the approved budget allocation accommodated the funding that could have been requested. Although 2018 funding has been fully utilized, enquiries continue to come into the Economic Development Branch of the Planning and Development Department. Applicants are being advised that although the budget allocation is exhausted for 2018, they should be prepared to submit an application early in 2019 in anticipation of 2019 funding being approved in the 2019 Municipal Budget and Business Plan. Further information on CIP implementation will be provided as part of the Planning and Development Department s 2018 Annual Report. At that time, the Community Improvement Implementation Committee (CIIC) will provide recommendations regarding potential changes to the CIP s programs to avoid running out of funds so early in the fiscal year. This memorandum has been prepared to update members of Council on the continued success of this program in 2018. Please contact either Cheryl Kelley (Ext. 253) or Jill Harris (ext 227) if you have any questions related to the content of this memorandum. C. Kelley, Director, Planning and Development J. Harris, Economic Development Programer PDM014-18 Page 2
Planning and Development Department APPENDIX A 2018 Community Improvement Plan Support Recipients Applicant Address Program 1 Red Bean Interiors 193 Manitoba Street Signage 2 Clearstream Water Company 195 Wellington Street Singage 3 The Cottage Winery 208 Manitoba Street Building 4 Raiment Loft 56 Manitoba Street Signage 5 Little Black Bow 34 Manitoba Street Building 6 Christine Larkin/Carmeron Hoos 280 Manitoba Street Building 7 Hammond Transportation 450 Ecclestone Drive Property 8 Giaschi Enterprises Ltd. 27/29 Manitoba Street Building 9 Christine Larkin/Carmeron Hoos 280 Manitoba Street Façade 10 Muskoka Classic Car Wash 205 Taylor Road Property 11 Muskoka Natural Food Market 229 Manitoba Street Building 12 Mark Brazier 7 Manitoba Street Building 13 Worth Repeating 31 Manitoba Street Building 14 John English 203-1 Manitoba Street Building 15 Veda Yoga 2/4 Manitoba Street Signage 16 Peryle Keye Real Estate 200-1 Manitoba Street Signage 17 Granite Engineering 122 Kimberley Avenue Signage 18 Habitat for Humanity Restore 117A 505 MR 118 West Signage 19 Jar Bar Juice Bar 49 Manitoba Street Signage 20 Unique Muskoka Emporium 28 Manitoba Street Signage 21 Chancery Lane Company 33 Manitoba Street Building 22 Bracebridge Professional Group 36 McDonald Street Property 23 Bracebridge Strength & Conditioning 16 Barron Drive Property PDM014-18 Page 3
Planning and Development Department Applicant Address Program 24 Habitat for Humanity Gateway North 117A 505 MR 118 West Singage 25 Hillfinch Properties Ltd. 440 Ecclestone Drive Property 26 Rende Italian Eatery 12 Manitoba Street Signage 27 Quality Inn Bracebridge 300 Ecclestone Property 28 Griffin GastroPub 9 Chancery Lane Property 29 Muskoka Brewery 1964 Muskoka Beach Road Property 30 El Pueblito Restaurant 155 Manitoba Street Property 31 Old Station Restaurant 88 Manitoba Street Building 32 Granite Engineering 122 Kimberley Avenue Façade 33 Senior Citizen s Centre 54 Dominion Street Building 34 Synapse Game Emporium 98 Wellington Street Signage 35 Vita Fitness 7 Manitoba Street Signage 36 Alorium Holdings Inc. 63 Manitoba Street Building 37 Mike Diasio 75 Manitoba Street Facade 38 Camp Muskoka Coffeehouse 72 Manitoba Street Signage (blade) Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Program Applicant Address 1 Muskoka Grown 58 Keith Road 2 Woods Clothing 570 Ecclestone Drive 3 Bracebridge Professional Group 36 McDonald Street 4 Bracebridge Albion Centre 70 Hiram Street PDM014-18 Page 4
August 10, 2018 Sent electronically by email Almaguin Highlands Health Steering Committee c/o Chair Bracebridge Town Council c/o Mayor and CAO East Parry Sound/Amaguin Area Councils c/o Mayors and Reeves Gravenhurst Town Council c/o Mayor and CAO Huntsville Town Council c/o Mayor and CAO Muskoka District Council c/o District Chair and CAO Parry Sound-Muskoka MP Tony Clement Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP Norm Miller Township of Lake of Bays Council c/o Mayor and CAO Township of Muskoka Lakes Council c/o Mayor and CAO Township of Georgian Bay Council c/o Mayor and CAO RE: Board EndorsesTwo Acute Sites Model Recommendation (Stage 1 Planning) Dear leaders, As you know, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is completing Stage 1 Proposal planning, one of five distinct stages in the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care s capital planning process for hospitals. Stage 1 has represented a new chapter in MAHC s planning for the future work and involves more detailed planning and further analysis of potential models for the future. This planning has been a collaborative process with many partners, including extensive input from all corners of the community, led by the Capital Plan Development Task Force. Last August, the MAHC Board of Directors instructed the creation of the Task Force with broad membership to oversee this Stage 1 planning and to make recommendations to the Board. To date, the Task Force s work has focused on the Ministry s requirements for Part A of Stage 1 and specifically to develop and define three potential service delivery models, evaluate the advantages, disadvantages, benefits and challenges of each model, and recommend the best model for the future. The Board has received regular updates from the Task Force, has monitored the work as it has progressed, and has listened to stakeholder feedback through various interactive consultations that shaped the final recommendation. At a special Board meeting on August 8, the Task Force presented its findings, supported by a 30-plus page report resulting from nearly two dozen Task Force meetings, essential studies and reports and countless stakeholder engagement opportunities, and recommended a Two Acute Sites service delivery model. The Task Force demonstrated to the Board that the Two Acute Sites model best meets the needs of today and the future. The Board is satisfied that the Task Force followed a sound process to comprehensively review all possible models against objective evaluation criteria based on the best information and data currently available. Following final deliberations, the Board has endorsed the recommendation for Two Acute Sites, which now replaces the 2015 recommendation for one hospital centrally located. The Board is Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site 100 Frank Miller Drive, Huntsville, Ontario P1H 1H7 Tel: 705-789-2311 Fax: 705-789-0557 South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site 75 Ann Street, Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 2E4 Tel: 705-645-4404 Fax: 705-645-4594 Proudly Serving our Communities Delivering Best Patient Outcomes with High Standards and Compassion
pleased to bring closure to the burning question on everyone s mind one site or two and supports moving the recommendation for the Two Acute Sites model forward. This decision represents a major milestone and the halfway mark in the Stage 1 planning. The Two Acute Sites service delivery model recommendation will be formalized through a Part A submission to the North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN, outlining the programs and services envisioned in the future, including a proposed expansion of services through more inpatient beds, a stroke rehabilitation unit and MRI technology. The Board s decision on the service delivery model allows the Task Force to move to Part B of the Stage 1 process to concentrate on the physical design of the Two Acute Sites model, the infrastructure approach (new build, renovation, or a combination of both), the siting, and the potential for phasing the project. Part B also requires a fundraising plan of how we will pay for the local share of the redevelopment. Once both parts of the Stage 1 Proposal are complete next year, the Two Acute Sites plan goes to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for approval for MAHC to continue on to the next stage in the lengthy capital planning process. As we ve been describing throughout the process, investments in our buildings and medical equipment needs are significant today and will continue while the future planning work gets more refined over the next several years. A defined plan for hospital care for future generations is critical to ensuring infrastructure investments are tailored so they best support the overall capital plan. We are reinforcing to our community the importance of their support today and in the future of our two-site hospital. On behalf of the Board, thank you for your continued support of our capital needs through our Auxiliaries and Foundations. As well, I would further like to recognize the participation of the municipal representatives: Scott Aitchison, Michael Duben, Graydon Smith and Cathy Still. The 25 Task Force members have been committed to the process and have done a tremendous amount of work over the past year and I thank those involved for supporting their participation. Please share this letter with your councils and/or committee. Should you wish to meet with myself and Natalie or have us speak to your group, please contact Tammy Tkachuk at 705-789- 2311 ext. 2342 or email tammy.tkachuck@mahc.ca. We hope this decision to support a Two Acute Sites model is one that everyone can truly get behind, so that together we can sustain the needs of our two sites, and convince the Ministry that a two-site hospital is what Muskoka and East Parry Sound needs and deserves in the future. Sincerely, Philip Matthews Chair, Board of Directors Cc: Natalie Bubela, Chief Executive Officer
NEWS RELEASE Board Supports Future Model Recommendation for Two Acute Sites (Friday, August 10, 2018, Muskoka, ON) Following final deliberations, the Board of Directors for Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) has endorsed the Capital Plan Development Task Force recommendation for a Two Acute Sites service delivery model for the future. The Task Force has demonstrated to the Board that the Two Acute Sites model best meets the needs of today and the future, says Phil Matthews, Board Chair. The Board is pleased to bring closure to the burning question on everyone s mind one site or two and supports moving the recommendation for the Two Acute Sites model forward. The Task Force Chair and Vice Chair presented the Two Acute Sites preferred service delivery model recommendation at a special Board meeting on August 8, supported by the findings of a 30-plus page report resulting from nearly two dozen Task Force meetings, essential studies and reports, and countless stakeholder engagement opportunities over the past year. Click here for more. I want to thank the 25 Task Force members for their commitment to the tremendous amount of work done, and to everyone beyond our table who participated and provided input over the past year, says Task Force Chair Cameron Renwick. The Task Force listened to the people, and we heard your feedback. The Board has been equally diligent as partners throughout the process, from ensuring the Task Force s inclusive membership represented broad perspectives of MAHC s catchment area, to keeping abreast of information from the Task Force over the past year, monitoring the work as it progressed, and listening to stakeholder feedback through various interactive consultations that shaped the final recommendation. The Board has been supportive of the work from the beginning, giving the Task Force the time it needed to do the best job possible. The work has been thorough with no stone left unturned, says Matthews. At the end of its deliberations, the Board was satisfied that the Task Force followed a sound process to comprehensively review all possible models against objective evaluation criteria based on the best information and data currently available. The Two Acute Sites model has ultimately been selected because it will continue to provide high-quality acute care services that people can access closer to home with reasonable travel (Over)
times, is flexible enough to accommodate future needs, and is supported by the greater community. Two Acute Sites is now the vision for the future, replacing the 2015 recommendation for one hospital, but it is recognized that how the services will be arranged in the Two Acute Site model will continue to be evaluated at each stage of planning and refreshed to meet evolving technology, best practice, system integration and community needs. After more extensive consultation and study through this stage of planning, we learned that based on currently projected land-use planning requirements a central location would not be feasible from a land-use planning perspective. The Board also continues to acknowledge the importance of travel times and access to care when selecting the model, as well as community and municipal support that is necessary for funding the local share, says Matthews. We hope that this decision to support a Two Acute Sites model is one that everyone can truly get behind, so that together we can sustain the needs of our two sites, and convince the Ministry that a twosite hospital is what Muskoka and East Parry Sound needs and deserves in the future. The Board s decision represents a major milestone and the halfway mark in MAHC s Stage 1 planning. The Two Acute Sites service delivery model recommendation will be formalized through a Part A submission to the North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN that outlines the programs and services envisioned in the future, and expanded with the addition of inpatient beds, and a proposed stroke rehabilitation unit and MRI technology. The Board s support of the service delivery model paves the way for the Task Force to move to Part B of the Stage 1 process to begin to concentrate on the physical design of the Two Acute Sites model, the infrastructure approach (new build, renovation, or a combination of both), the siting, and the potential for phasing the project. Part B also requires a fundraising plan of how we will pay for the local share of the redevelopment. Once both parts of the Stage 1 Proposal are complete next year, the Two Acute Sites plan goes to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for approval to continue on to the next stage in the lengthy capital planning process. Our work is not over yet and Part B will continue to involve key stakeholders as well as the community at large, says Renwick. Chief Executive Officer Natalie Bubela reminds the community that investments in our buildings and medical equipment needs are significant today and will continue while the future planning work gets more refined over the next several years. Millions of dollars in infrastructure investments are needed today just to keep the two sites operating, and we rely on community donations to fund the equipment, technology and building upgrades that ensure safe, high-quality care for everyone we serve, says Bubela. A defined plan for hospital care for future generations is critical to ensuring infrastructure investments are tailored so they best support the overall capital plan. Please consider our Foundations and Auxiliaries in your charitable giving and show your support for our two-site hospital now and in the future. -30- Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site health care organization providing acute care services at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital and South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. Find out more about Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare by visiting www.mahc.ca. For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Allyson Snelling, Corporate Communications Officer 705-789-2311 ext. 2544; allyson.snelling@mahc.ca