Southgate Community Action Plan
2014 Annual Report
The Southgate CAP Mission
Trusted Government
• Trusted, Timely, Transparent, Accessible Municipal Decision Making
• A Sustainable Suite of Efficient, Equitable, and Affordable Municipal
Services in Support of Community Priorities
Economic Prosperity
• Business Development and Jobs
• A Prosperous and Diverse Agricultural Industry
• Accessible Health Services and Supportive Housing for Seniors
Environmental Conservation
• Decision making that prominently considers environmental factors
• Advanced water conservation and waste management
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CAP Annual Executive Summary
The Southgate Community Action Plan sets out seven broad goals under the
themes of Trusted Government, Prosperity, and Environmental Conservation.
The goals each have a list of action priorities for the period 2013-2018. The
Community Action Plan, sets out specific initiatives to be undertaken starting in
2014, and identifies where leadership for each initiative should reside. The 2014
CAP Annual Report will report on the past years achievements and the progress
made to date, to advance each of the goals and the action initiatives in the
Southgate Community Action Plan.
The Township of Southgate’s Core Values
Community Involvement
Actively involve and engage the Southgate community in a meaningful
manner;
Innovation
Utilizes the creativity found in our citizens and employees to find new and
better methods to achieve results through learning from the success of
others and our past experiences;
Integrity
Demonstrate honesty and sincerity in our service delivery through open
and transparent communications to ensure an educated and informed
community;
Leadership
Demonstrate an open and honest commitment to the long term goals and
vision for Southgate;
Public Safety
Create an environment of safe working conditions and in the community
through our infrastructure development, inspection and routine
maintenance practices;
Quality
Deliver quality service and leadership through continuous improvement;
Stewardship
Be stewards of the public trust to ensure that financial and human
resources are used effectively and efficiently; and
Sustainability
Build and maintain a Township with sustainable infrastructure that
balances social, economic and environmental values, that contributes to
an excellent quality of life.
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Southgate CAP Accomplishments
Theme #1 - Trusted Government
Goal 1A: Trusted, Timely, Transparent, Accessible Municipal Decision
Making
Action 1.A.1:
Southgate will actively communicate with the public, facilitate public
involvement, and define procedures for municipal decision making on
potentially controversial issues.
Target:
Adoption and application of policies and procedures found to be effective
with respect to potentially controversial issues.
2014 Results on Action 1.A.1:
 Council set this action as level 1 priority that should be addressed in the
first 24 months of the plan.
 In 2014 Southgate Council approved terms of reference documents for
Community Task Forces and Working Groups
 This action should be further developed with the new Council as a priority
in 2015.
Action 1.A.2
Southgate will expand its use and capabilities for electronic
communication with residents.
Target:
One-third of the households and businesses receiving timely electronic
communications from the municipality.
2014 Results on Action 1.A.2:
 Council set this action as level 1 priority that should be addressed in the
first 3 months of the plan.
 In 2014 the Southgate Clerk implemented changes to the Southgate
website to improve access to Municipal information and communications
and to increase the distribution of Council agenda’s, minutes and
highlights.
 Community electronic signs were installed in Dundalk in 2014 at the
Arena and Southgate Community Services Building & Ruth Hargrave
Memorial Library to increase the flow of information related to meetings,
municipal programs and community events.
 This action is a continuous improvement item that should be discussed
annually by staff and Council.
 Approximately 85 people in Southgate subscribe to the email e-blast
service through of website sign up to receive Council agendas, minutes
and highlight reports.
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Goal 1A: Trusted, Timely, Transparent, Accessible Municipal
Decision Making con’t.
Action 1.A.3
Southgate will promote education for Council members and for the public,
related to municipal decision-making.
Target:
i.
At least one guest speaker per year;
ii.
Annual comparative reporting on 6-10 measures of municipal
service performance; and
iii.
Annual reporting on new business inquiries.
2014 Results on Action 1.A.3:
 The Southgate Treasurer prepares the Municipal Performance Measures
Program (MPMP) on an annual basis with 2013 MPMP report presented to
Council September 26, 2014.
 Southgate hired a dedicated Economic Development Officer in 2014, that
handles all new business inquires and reports to Council through staff
reporting on at minimum, a quarterly basis.
 The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is attending a Council
meeting in early 2015, to provide information and training on Council
decision making and Municipal Act powers.
Action 1.A.4
Southgate will establish community working groups in order to pursue
several of the specific strategic initiatives contained in this Southgate
Community Action Plan.
Target:
At least 3 community working groups have been created by bylaw and
have completed their mandate successfully.
2014 Results on Action 1.A.4:
 No Community Working Groups were established in 2014
Action 1.A.5
Southgate will also establish community fact-finding task forces when
appropriate in order to facilitate a balanced public process of fact-finding
and open learning about potentially controversial issues requiring Council
decision.
Target:
At least 3 community fact-finding task forces have been created by bylaw
and have completed their mandate successfully.
2014 Results on Action 1.A.5:
 Southgate established a Community Task Force for the Dundalk Olde
Town Hall that returned with extensive report on the building condition,
future options and recommendations for Councils consideration.
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Goal 1A: Trusted, Timely, Transparent, Accessible Municipal
Decision Making con’t.
Action 1.A.6
Southgate will report on the community's progress in achieving the
priorities of this Community Action Plan, and put forward an annual work
plan for action.
Target:
Annual reports by the CAO to Council, and by the Mayor to the public, on
past year’s achievements and coming year work plans related to the
Community Action Plan.
2014 Results on Action 1.A.6:
 Staff Report CAO 2015-011 is the draft CAP Annual Report taken to
Council on February 18, 2015.
 This report will form the basis for the public report to be sent out by the
Mayor, on behalf of Council and included in the first tax bill mailing.
 Action items for 2015 to developed and included in the 2014 CAP Annual
Report are to be included in the Mayor’s report.
Action 1.A.7
Early in each new term of Council, the Mayor and Council will implement a
process for effectively engaging the public in reviewing the priorities of
this Community Action Plan.
Target:
A process early in 2015, to engage local organizations and the public, in
reviewing & renewing, the priorities of this CAP, participating in and the
implementation of the plan.
2014 Results on Action 1.A.7:
 This is an action for early in the new term of Council to discuss through a
future CAO staff report (by April/May 2015), the options to engage
community groups and the public in the participation of review, renewing
the priorities and implementation of the CAP.
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Goal 1B: A Sustainable Suite of Efficient, Equitable, Affordable
Municipal Services in Support of Community Priorities
Action 1.B.1
Southgate will strive to maintain property tax increases for its services
within the rate of inflation.
Target:
Annual property tax increases at the rate of inflation.
2014 Results on Action 1.B.1:
 The 2014 Southgate blended tax increase was set at 2.8694% while the
rate of inflation was 0.7%. This increase was impacted by an increase in
the maintenance of equipment and the extra winter maintenance related
equipment mobilization and labour costs during the winter of 2013-2014.
 Southgate’s 2015 budget process has been challenged and even conflicts
with this Southgate CAP action. With the introduction of the Asset
Management Plan (ASMP) process mandated by the province, that all
municipalities in Ontario are required to complete an ASMP plan in order
to qualify for future funding. If Southgate maintains a tax increase at the
rate of inflation, it will mean unsustainable cuts to service. The challenges
facing most municipal Councils is funding cuts, increased cost of
contracted services and aging infrastructure. The following points expands
on each of those issues:
i. Cuts to the 2015 OMPF (Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund)
annual provincial support in the amount of $187,300.00 which
equates to a 4.6% tax increase to replace that lost revenue;
ii. Increases in the Policing costs resulting from the new OPP billing
formula will see an increase of $40.00 per property for a total
estimated police costing of $998,877.00 in 2015 which equates to
a 3.2% ($30,981.00) increase over the 2014 policing estimate;
and
iii. A special levy should be considered to address the municipality’s
depreciation of its infrastructure on an annual basis to maintain
the condition of the Township’s assets at a level above 50% of life
cycle.
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Goal 1B: A Sustainable Suite of Efficient, Equitable, Affordable
Municipal Services in Support of Community Priorities con’t.
Action 1.B.2
Southgate will lobby for changes in Provincial funding and legislation in
order to increase revenue sources.
Target:
Increased Provincial funding and changes in legislation.
2014 Results on Action 1.B.2:
 Southgate staff participated in Provincial consultations on programs to
replace the declining Ontario Municipal Program Fund (OMPF) with stable
consistent funding based on population.
2014 Results on Action 1.B.2 con’t.:
 The outcome from the consultation process was the introduction of the
Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund Formula Based Program. The new
program appears to incent communities that have loaded up with
excessive infrastructure and penalizes those that are more fiscally
responsible. Southgate held meetings at the ROMA Convention on
February23 & 24, 2015 with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Ministry of
Agriculture Food & Rural Affairs to discuss our concerns with this flawed
funding formula.
 We also met with the Minister of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs at the
ROMA Convention in February, 2015 to discuss the creation of a
Communication Public Utility service in rural areas and for new subdivision
developments.
Action 1.B.3
Southgate will investigate responsible opportunities to reduce Southgate's
portfolio of tax-supported infrastructure and to increase the funding of
municipal activities from non-tax revenues.
Target:
Decrease in Southgate general property tax levy as a proportion of total
municipal expenditures.
2014 Results on Action 1.B.3:
 General levy is reimbursed annually through a reallocation of costs for
part of administration labour & benefits, computer maintenance, billing
systems, software, insurance and audit fees that are related to the area
rated water and wastewater services for Dundalk consumers.
 During the 2014 and 2015 Southgate budget preparation Department
Managers considered alternative service delivery options to reduce costs,
increase non-tax revenues and to increase efficiency where possible, while
maintaining or improving present services. Some of the service
alternatives explored, efficiencies realized and successes achieved are:
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Goal 1B: A Sustainable Suite of Efficient, Equitable, Affordable
Municipal Services in Support of Community Priorities con’t.
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The By-law Enforcement Officer implemented a door-to-door sale of
dog tags program in 2014. As a result of this initiative, the canine
budget went from relying on tax dollars to operating as a separate
department that now has full cost recovery that fully funds the
Canine Control services.
The Public Works Manager issued a request for proposal in 2014 to
explore possible savings through contracting out snow plowing in
the Village of Dundalk. Unfortunately no proposals were received.
The Public Works Manager in 2014 invited proposals to explore
lease to own procurement of a winter sidewalk maintenance snow
blower with sand-salt applicator. This equipment would reduce
operating time to clear the snow and sand &salt can be applied on
the same pass.
2014 Results on Action 1.B.3 con’t.:
 Southgate Council appointed and the Facilities Manager lead a
community task force to evaluate options related to the future of the
Dundalk Olde Town Hall building. The Dundalk Olde Town Hall Building
Report was created by the Task Force and the report presented to
Southgate at the July 23, 2014 Council meeting.
 The Facilities Manager has completed a Recreation Master Plan that
reports on the park and facilities owned by the municipality. This plan is
reviewed by the Recreation Committee and presented to Council each
year.
Action 1.B.4
Southgate will provide the highest standard of road maintenance and
repair, consistent with the financial capacity of the municipality, and will
maintain the roads/bridges budget as the highest priority for taxsupported expenditures.
Target:
Roads spending as a proportion of the municipal general levy will have
been maintained or increased.
2014 Results on Action 1.B.4:
 The Public Works Manager organized a Spring 2014 Southgate Roads tour
for Council, public members, the press and staff to inspect present and
future capital roads projects to prioritize for budget purposes.
 The Public Works Manager hosted a public open house to receive
comments and concerns related to Southgate Transportation and Public
Safety operations on June 10, 2014. Six people attended the open house
to provide comments and this information was reported to Council on
June 18, 2014 through Staff Report PW 2014-038.
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Goal 1B: A Sustainable Suite of Efficient, Equitable, Affordable
Municipal Services in Support of Community Priorities con’t.
 Due to the increased winter snow maintenance requirement in the
2013/2014 season, the 2014 Roads budget experienced an increase of
11% in operating costs, a decrease of 19% in capital compared to the
2013 budget and an actual operating cost increase of 25%. The 2014
Roads department capital investment including external funding
translated into the following purchases and projects:
1. Stephens Pit #2 EA Development Study
$110,429.95
2. Construction SR #39
$ 46,793.87
3. Bridge S14 on SR #13 (90% project funding)
$675,043.00
4. Pulverize and pave Grey Street
$ 51,797.97
5. Tandem Truck purchase
$217,541.51
6. Grader gravel maintenance roller attachment
$ 21,369.90
7. Sidewalk replacement
$ 19,785.98
8. 15 km of pavement micro-surfacing
$336,830.48
9. Roads update inventory study
$ 23,000.00
10. Oil tank benches & V-blade for Toolcat
$ 12,022.43
Capital Investment from Taxes, Reserves & Funding
$1,514,615.09
Action 1.B.5
Southgate will design a long-term road system to efficiently and
effectively meet the needs of all users.
Target:
A long-term master plan will have been completed for the evolution of the
Southgate road system; the master plan will be applied in road
maintenance and construction operations and budgets.
2014 Results on Action 1.B.5:
 The Southgate “Roads Needs Study” was updated in 2014 to review
the priorities for capital projects to ensure timely cost effective
investment is made to our roads infrastructure to rehabilitate part way
through the assets life cycle rather than waiting until it is time for a
costly reconstruction at the end of life.
 Each year Southgate completes a Bridge Inspection Report for half of
the structures in the Township.
 The Public Works department purchased a new traffic counter in 2014
to review road segments to better identify level of municipal
maintenance requirements, changes in service to determine nonwinter maintained roads or sections for possible consideration for road
or bridge closures.
 Shoulder improvements as a long term goal to safely accommodate
larger agriculture equipment and buggy traffic was assessed in 2014
Roads Update Inventory Study, at a cost of $90,931.00 per kilometer
of roadway.
 Southgate completed an Asset Management Plan in 2013 that was
updated in 2014 and will be updated annually going forward.
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Theme #2 – Economic Prosperity
Goal 2A: Business Development and Jobs
Action 2.A.1
Southgate will work with local business and other business development
organizations to develop a program of business skills training and one-onone mentorship for existing and potential entrepreneurs.
Target:
A program of business skills training will be available in Southgate.
2014 Results on Action 2.A.1:
 In 2014 Southgate hosted Ministry of Rural Affairs staff and the Four
Counties Labour Board to present training on “Being a Welcoming
Community”.
 Southgate’s EDO will be working with local business to develop
programs and organize training to assist with business skills
development.
Action 2.A.2
Southgate will work to bring in broadband infrastructure as a means to
attract high-tech businesses, home occupations and prosperous
telecommuters.
Target:
High-speed, high-capacity internet service will be available in most of
Southgate.
2014 Results on Action 2.A.2:
 Southgate completed a Building Canada Fund-Small Community Fund
expression of interest application for 66% funding for a rural High Speed
Fibre Optic Communication and Natural Gas project to service most of
Southgate’s hamlets and over 80 kilometers of rural roadways. The
natural gas part of the project was rejected, but Southgate was invited to
submit a phase II application for evaluation and decision by the Ministry.
 The Township has increased our knowledge base related to fibre optic
communications by having meetings with the Grey County IT Director;
Pickards, a construction contractor; Eh-Tel, a local internet service
provider; and SWIFT Project Lead Cameron Patterson.
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Goal 2A: Business Development and Jobs con’t:
Action 2.A.3
Southgate will work with local business and other business development
organizations to identify viable opportunities for new/expanded retail and
service business.
Target:
At least 5 new stores will be offering goods and services not currently
provided within Southgate.
2014 Results on Action 2.A.3:
 Southgate’s Economic Development Officer has reported that 4 new
businesses started up in Southgate that he was involved in. The company
names are Here on Earth Healing Arts, Skyway 8 Wind Farm, 81 MANE
Beauty & Barber and Pawzitive Pet Supplies. Several other business starts
in Southgate has occurred in the rural area that we were not aware of.
 The 2015 Business Directory was produced in 2014 and will be distributed
door to door in early 2015.
Action 2.A.4
Southgate will take steps to accelerate residential construction in draftapproved subdivisions and on other suitable properties within designated
settlement areas.
Target:
An average of 10 new residences per year will be built on lots created
since 2013.
2014 Results on Action 2.A.4:
 The Southgate Chief Building Official has reported that 7 new homes were
constructed in Township in 2014.
 The expansion of natural gas service in Dundalk has been investigated
with Enbridge on several occasions, over the last 18 months. We have
been informed that Enbridge will be completing the necessary upgrades in
2015 and is now waiting for MTO road permits to proceed with the
reinforcement work.
Action 2.A.5
Southgate will facilitate sustainable industrial development.
Target:
At least 25 net new industrial jobs will have been created in Southgate;
Available properties in Southgate's industrial parks will be occupied.
2014 Results on Action 2.A.5:
 It is difficult to track the actual number of direct jobs created in
Southgate in 2014. Four new jobs were reported by the Southgate EDO,
plus 7 new on farm small industrial shops were developed in 2014.
 In 2014 Southgate started dialogue with a developer to locate a new
industry in the former Alumi-Bunk property, that would have a positive
impact to increasing employment and provide for an economic boost to
the Dundalk community.
 No new industries were located in the industrial parks in 2014.
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Goal 2B: A Prosperous and Diverse Agricultural Industry
Action 2.B.1
Southgate will maintain infrastructure in rural areas, and facilitate the
introduction of new infrastructure, which supports modern and varied
agricultural practices and on-farm business.
Target:
Increased employment on both large scale and small scale farms.
2014 Results on Action 2.B.1:
 In 2014 Southgate made an application as mentioned in Action 2.A.2 for a
Building Canada Fund-Small Community Fund expression of interest
application to receive 66% support funding for a rural High Speed Fibre
Optic Communication and Natural Gas project to service most of
Southgate’s hamlets and over 80 kilometers of rural roadways. The
natural gas part of the project was rejected, but Southgate was invited to
submit a phase II application for evaluation and decision by the Ministry.
 Southgate met with the Minister of Infrastructure and the Minister of
Agriculture Food & Rural Affairs at the ROMA Convention on February 23
& 24, 2015 to advance the natural gas servicing of rural areas of the
Township.
 See Action 1.B.5 results
 See Action 2.A.2 results
Action 2.B.2
Southgate will support appropriate opportunities for farm income from
sources other than agricultural production.
Target:
A clear Southgate policy framework for on-farm income producing
activities other than agricultural production will have been articulated.
2014 Results on Action 2.B.2:
 No progress has been made in this area as this action will be part of the
next Southgate Official Plan review process.
 Prior to or as part of the Official Plan review process, a community
working group should be considered by Council to have a discussion on
guidelines for permitting on-farm alternative power generation.
Action 2.B.3
Southgate will refrain from enacting regulations pertaining to any aspects
of agricultural production or practices where other agencies have
jurisdiction over such aspects of agricultural production or practices.
Target:
No new Township regulations pertaining to agricultural production will
have been adopted.
2014 Results on Action 2.B.3:
 No new Township By-laws were approved by Council that impact
agriculture production.
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Goal 2C: Accessible Health Services and Supportive Housing for
Seniors
Action 2.C.1
Community leaders, health agencies and health practitioners will develop
and implement an action plan to attract a greater presence of health
professionals and community support services in Southgate.
Target:
The number of service hours performed by health and community support
service practitioners in Southgate will have doubled.
2014 Results on Action 2.C.1:
 No progress has been made on this action.
 Council should strike a Committee of Council to address Action 2.C.1 in
2015.
Action 2.C.2
Southgate will take steps to stimulate the development by private
developers or community organizations of an expanded range of seniors
housing options for residents of Southgate.
Target:
20 new dwellings specifically oriented to the seniors market will have
been constructed in Southgate
2014 Results on Action 2.C.2:
 Southgate’s EDO conducted a Senior Housing needs survey in 2014 and
the results were compiled and presented in 2014. A final report was
presented to Southgate Council on February 4, 2015.
 Southgate has made progress in this area, as it is expected that a building
permit will be issued in 2015 for multi-residential facility in Dundalk
focused at seniors living featuring no outside maintenance.
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Theme #3 – Environment Conservation
Goal 3A: Decision making that considers environmental factors
Prominently
Goal 3B: Advance water conservation and waste management
Action 3.1
Southgate will take the actions for which it is responsible, and support the
actions of other agencies, to protect identified sources of drinking water.
Target:
All drinking-water-source protection measures in place; no wells taken out
of service because of contamination creating water unsuitable for
drinking.
2014 Results on Action 3.1:
 Southgate staff has taken an active role in the Grand River Conservation
Authority (GRCA) Source Water Protection (SWP) process. Southgate’s
Public Works Manager has been part of the Lake Erie Source Water
Protection Plan Implementation Working Group. Dale Murray, our
engineering consultant from Triton Engineering, has kept us informed
through his membership on the GRCA Source Water Protection
Committee.
 Southgate’s Public Works Manager has completed 2 Ministry of
Environment courses and is now a certified Source Water Protection Risk
Management Official.
 Southgate Council appointed Southgate’s Public Works Manager on
August 27, 2014 Council meeting, by passing By-law 56-2014 as the
Township’s Source Water Protection Risk Management Official (SWPRMO). The SWP-RMO has the powers to investigate possible threats to
wellheads and the ability to review & comment on industrial & commercial
development related to Source Water Protection impacts and is the first
line approach for planning and development when locating in a wellhead
protection area.
Action 3.2
Southgate will promote and expand the municipality’s waste diversion
practices.
Target:
A 10% increase in the volume of waste diverted from landfill.
2014 Results on Action 3.2:
 Staff Public Works Manager attended Continuous Improvement Fund (CIF)
Contract Management and Promotion & Education Campaign courses which
qualified Southgate for increased Waste Diversion Ontario funding.
 The Waste Resources & Diversion Management department completed a
waste audit in the Summer of 2013 and used that information to form the
basis for targeted education and promotion programs.
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Theme #3 – Environment Conservation
 Waste Resources & Diversion Management promotion and education
program was rolled out by Southgate staff which included attending local
schools, the Recreation Weekend in Dundalk and Maplefest in Holstein.
 The 2015 Waste Calendar was mailed out in December of 2014 with
information to educate the public to improve waste sorting practices and
increase diversion.
Action 3.3
Southgate will work with producers, residents, and other agencies having
jurisdiction, to monitor and minimize the environmental impacts of
development.
Target:
A clear Southgate policy framework for the expression of, investigation of,
and reporting on environmental concerns with respect to proposed
developments.
2014 Results on Action 3.3:
 Future action item.
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2015 Community Action Plan - Work Plan
Action Item:
1. Action 1.A.1:
 Southgate will actively communicate with the public, facilitate
public involvement, and define procedures for municipal decision
making on potentially controversial issues. This action should be
further developed with the new Council as a priority in 2015.
2. Action 1.A.3
 When the 2014 Financial Information Return and Municipal
Performance Measures Program (MPMP) has been uploaded to the
AMO MIDAS program, the Treasurer will prepare a report to Council
when available in 2015.
 The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will provide training to
Council on municipal powers and decision making early in 2015 .
 The Southgate EDO will continue to report to Council as to the new
types of business contacts and inquiries received by the Township
every 60 to 90 days.
3. Action 1.A.4 and 1.A.5
 Southgate Council should consider creating a Southgate Task Force
and/or Community Working Group in 2015, with terms of reference
and a mandate approved by Council resolution.
4. Action 1.A.6
 The 2014 CAP Annual Report Mayor’s report will be included in the
2015 interim tax bill.
5. Action 1.A.7
 In the new term Council should have a discussion, through a future
CAO staff report (April-May 2015), the options to engage
community groups and the public in reviewing and renewing the
priorities and future implementation of the CAP.
6. Action 1.B.2
 Southgate will lobby in 2015 the Ministries of Infrastructure and
OMAFRA for changes to the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund
Formula Based allocation from the Province, to increase revenue
from this program, so that the Township receives in future, its fair
share of funding on a per capita basis.
 The Township of Southgate should join in 2015 the TAPMO
(Association of Top Aggregate Producing Municipalities of Ontario)
organization, to support the lobbying for increasing the tonnage
levy paid by aggregate extraction operators.
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2015 Community Action Plan - Work Plan con’t.
7. Action 1.B.3
 The Southgate Recreation Committee and Council should consider
the Dundalk Olde Town Hall Task Force Report and direct staff on
the next steps in the consideration of this building’s future use and
need in the community.
8. Action 1.B.4
 The Public Works Manager organized a 2015 Southgate Roads Tour
and hosted a Public Open House to receive comments and concerns
related to Southgate Transportation and Public Safety roads
system.
9. Action 2.A.1
 Southgate’s EDO will work with and survey local business in
2015 on programs and training to assist them with their
business skills and staff development.
 Southgate’s EDO will explore the potential to revive and work
with the local Chamber of Commerce, to assist and act as an
agent to deliver business skills training and mentorship
programs.
10.Action 2.A.2
 Southgate will continue to develop the broadband infrastructure
project in 2015.
11.Action 2.A.2
 Southgate’s EDO will explore the existence of welcoming to
Southgate programs such as “Welcome Wagon” to work with them
or develop such a program to ensure new residents coming into the
Township are informed of our services and community information.
12.Action 2.A.5
 The Southgate EDO should in 2015 investigate the type of industry
that are expanding or establishing in other municipalities and report
to Council.
 The Southgate EDO should adopt and publicize a statement of
intent of the types of industries that Southgate should seek and
expect to attract to the municipal industrial parks.
 The Southgate EDO should finalize a Southgate Community profile
in 2015.
13.Action 2.C.1
 Council should strike a Committee of Council to address Action
2.C.1 in 2015.
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2015 Community Action Plan - Work Plan con’t.
14.Action 2.C.2
 The EDO should report on available Seniors housing developments
in neighbouring communities.
 Southgate Council should create a Community Working Group in
2015 or 2016, chaired by a member of Council to explore seniors
housing options through the following discussions:
i. Review of the Southgate Seniors survey completed in 2014;
ii. Official Plan review process; and
iii. Investigate present development options in the community
for senior housing development.
15.Action 3. 2
 Southgate staff will continue in the Spring of 2015 to promote and
educate in the schools, at community events and target multiresidential units on waste sorting diversion best practices and
recycling.
 Report to Council annually the comments from the Public Liaison
Committee on ideas related to a waste reduction work plan.
16.Action 3.3
 Southgate Public Works Manager will work with the MOE and other
agencies having jurisdiction, in order to monitor and report annually
to Council and the public on the environmental performance of
industries in Southgate industrial parks, using those agencies'
environmental measures and quality standards. (see Action 2.A.5).
Continuous Improvement Action Items for
Annual Discussion & Review
Action 1.A.2
 Southgate will expand its use and capabilities for electronic communication
with residents.
 The Clerk is exploring web tools to make website information searching
more user friendly. The program also includes citizen engagement software
to allow residents to share information or concerns they observe in
Southgate through a mobile device or computer web link.
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Future CAP - Work Plan
Action 2.B.2
 Prior to or as part of the Official Plan review process, a community
working group should be appointed or full discussion should be considered
by Council on guidelines:
i. For rezoning to permit on-farm industries;
ii. Permitting on-farm alternative power generation; and
iii. To include Source Water Protection policies to solve
problems, implementation challenges and amend the
Township’s Official Plan.
Action 3.3
 In the context of the Official Plan review, Southgate will create a factfinding task force to report on mineral aggregate extraction industries in
terms of future demand, technological trends, community benefit,
environmental and social impact, site planning, site rehabilitation,
conditions which Southgate could impose for new licenses, and
appropriate planning policies in effect in other municipalities within the
scope of the Township’s municipal powers.
 Through the Official Plan review, Southgate will review its Official Plan
policies with respect to its processes for obtaining expert information, and
public input on the potential environmental impacts of development, and
for putting in place measures to eliminate, minimize, and/or monitor such
environmental impacts, about which reasonable concern has been
expressed.
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