December 23, 2021 Town Page

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Council Highlights - December 14, 2021

COVID-19 Updates - A staff memo was presented to Council outlining key Town COVID-19 updates. Items covered in the memo include an overview of the enhanced HVAC and ventilation measures for East Gwillimbury buildings. To view the Memo, please visit our COVID-19 Updates page.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Framework - Staff presented an EDI Framework to Council. The Framework establishes a roadmap for creating an inclusive community that celebrates diversity through three pillars: Engage, Educate, and Express. Council received and endorsed the Framework.

Council also approved the recommended June 21, 2022 date for unveiling the Signature Planter Canoe at the Nokiidaa Trailhead.

Council approves additional dedicated funding for environment program - Council approved a request for a one-year contract position to support the Town’s environmental initiatives – a key component of the East Gwillimbury Strategic Plan. The position will report to the Deputy CAO, support town-wide environmental projects, initiate and Chair a Sustainability Steering Committee, develop educational and awareness programs, and establish best practices and procedures to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policies. Recruitment will begin in early 2022.

Provincial Funds flow to East Gwillimbury - East Gwillimbury will receive $1,040,889 in funding from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, an increase of $555,310 from 2021.

The funds will be used to build and repair the roads, bridges and water and wastewater infrastructure the community relies on. For more information, visit: www.news.ontario.ca

New Deputy Fire Chief Appointed - On November 15, 2021, Richard Derstroff was appointed as the Assistant Deputy Fire Chief. Prior to joining the Town, Derstroff was a Supervisor of Quality Assurance and Risk Management with the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) in Fire Investigations Services. He also has experience as a firefighter with the Towns of Caledon and Halton Hills.

Public Notices

Holiday Hours

Civic Centre - Will be closed at 2 p.m. on December 24 until 8:30 a.m. on January 3. If you have an emergency with regards to water, sewers, roads, parks, or recreation facilities, please call 905-478-4282.

The next Town Page will be included in the East Gwillimbury Express on January 6, 2022.

East Gwillimbury Public Library - Libraries will be open for regular business hours except on December 24 and 31 when the libraries will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The libraries will be closed on December 25, 26 and January 1.

For more information, visit www.egpl.ca

Happy Holidays

To those celebrating, may you receive the gift of health and may the magic of the Christmas season fill your home with hope, joy, and peace. Merry Christmas!

To those who celebrate Kwanzaa, we wish you light, happiness, and peace in the coming year. Happy Kwanzaa!

2022 Collection Calendar is Here!

Check your mailbox for EG’s 2022 Collection Calendar! Keep your calendar handy for information on:

• Your collection schedule

• Blue box, green bin and yard waste details

• How to dispose large metal items and more!

Visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/waste to view the calendar online.

Back to Two – Waste Collection Limit Change

Beginning January 2022, the Town will return to its two bag/ item garbage collection limit. Additional waste, including bulky items that are over the limit will require a collection tag.

For more information, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/waste

COVID-19 Updates

Capacity limits at Town recreation facilities - Following the Ontario Government’s announcement on restricting capacity limits, East Gwillimbury is reducing capacity limits at its recreation facilities.

Proof of Vaccination - Effective January 4, the use of the Enhanced Vaccine Certificates with QR codes will be required for all individuals entering Town recreation facilities where proof of vaccination is mandatory. The QR code can be used digitally or by printing a paper copy.

Individuals can download their Enhanced Certificate with a QR code by visiting: covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/. For more information, please visit ontariohealth.ca/COVID-19

The East Gwillimbury Public Library is available to assist residents with printing a copy of their Verify Ontario QR code for free. Visit a branch, email info@egpl.ca, or call (905) 836- 6492 for more information.

For more information on COVID-19 measures in EG, visit our COVID-19 Updates page.

Planning Notices

NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING

A Statutory Public Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 6 p.m.

Any person may express their comments regarding the application. The meeting will be streamed live online at www.youtube.com/TownEastGwillimbury. You may participate in the public meeting by phone, video conference or in writing. Please register with the Town Clerk ahead of the public meeting.

Applicant: Green Lane North Realty Inc. and Green Lane North East GP Ltd.

File Number: ZBA.21.08

Address: 18574 & 18818 Woodbine Ave

The Town of East Gwillimbury has received and deemed the following development application(s) complete:

Zoning By-law Amendment application at 18574 and 18818 Woodbine Avenue to rezone the lands from Rural (RU) to Employment General (M2) in accordance with the 404 Employment Corridor Secondary Plan to permit an Advanced Logistics and Distribution Centre

For more information, please visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/planningapplications or contact Victoria Moore at vmoore@eastgwillimbury.ca or 905-478-4283 ext. 1265