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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/16/2006 ~!J1gron DATE: MONDAY, JANUARY 16,2006 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS PRAYERS ROLL CJ \LL DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING .; Minutes of a meeting of Council held on December 12, 2005 MAYOR'S STATE OF CLARINGTON ADDRESS DELEGATION a) Clint Cole - Waiving of Fees to Construct a Garage COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information 1-1 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - 2006 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy 1-2 Ulli Watkiss, City Clerk, City of Toronto - The Toronto Drug Strategy Report I - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Older Adult Association Board of Directors Meeting dated December 9,2005 I - 4 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee meeting dated November 8, 2005 I - 5 Marika Hare, General Manager, Central Region, Enbridge Gas Distribution - Winter Warmth Fund CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623-3379 Council Agenda - 2- January 16, 2006 I - 6 Lakeridge Health - Ontario College of Family Physicians Community Teacher of the Year Award I - 7 Debi Bentley, City Clerk, City of Pickering - Position of Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham I - 8 Durham Strategic Energy Alliance - Supply Mix Advise Report 1-9 Ernie Hardeman, MPP, Oxford and John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Bill 206, Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System Act, 2005 I - 10 Roger Har""er, Regional Director, Ministry of Transportation - 407 East Environmental Assessment I - 11 John Gray, Mayor, City of Oshawa - New Regional Transit System I - 12 Douglas Newson, Director, Central Region, Statistics Canada - Census of Canada I - 13 John Tory, MPP, Leader of the Official Opposition - Bill 37, tiThe Disrespect for Taxpayers Act" 1-14 Terryl Tzikas, Secretary, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee - Santa Claus Parade I - 15 Beth Gignac, Chair, Play Works Partnership - "The Cost of Excluding Ontario's Youth From Play" A Call to Action Report I - 16 Martha A. Pettit, Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax - Services Available at the Ajax-Pickering Hospital I - 17 Minutes of the Clarington Agriculture Advisory Committee Meeting dated November 10, 2005 I - 18 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee Meeting dated November 18, 2005 I - 19 Federation of Canadian Municipalities - President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities I - 20 Chris Conti, Executive Director, Friends of Second Marsh - Friends of Second Marsh Wetlands and Wildlife Official Newsletter 1-21 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa - Question on the 2006 Municipal Ballot 1-22 Debbie Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge - Pay Assurance 1-23 Mike Colle, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards Council Agenda - 3- January 16, 2006 1-24 William Harford, MROO Alternate Zone 4 - Purchasing Memberships I - 25 Ian Macnab, CAO, Kawartha Conservation - 2006 Healthy Waters Calendar 1-26 Roger Anderson, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario - 10ih Annual Conference I - 27 Gerry Chaput, Chief Engineer, Ministry of Transportation - School Crossing Guards 1-28 John O'Tooie, MPP, Durham - Bill 169 1-29 John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Bill 206 1-30 Gary Vandergaast, Project Manager, Port Hope Area Initiative - Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Office I - 31 Michael Young, Chairperson, Government Relations Committee, Scugog Chamber of Commerce - Healthcare Funding I - 32 Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Meeting dated December 15, 2005 1-33 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Ontario Municipal Board Reform 1-34 Sylvia Terpstra, Director of Education, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board - 2005 Director's Report I - 35 The Centre for Land and Water Stewardship and the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation - Caring For Your Land, A Stewardship Handbook for Oak Ridges Moraine Landowners Receive for Direction D - 1 John Greenfield, Veterans Service Officer, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 178, Bowmanville - Veterans Street Name Sign Program D - 2 Donna Donaldson, Durham Region Home Builders' Association - New Homes Month D - 3 Ronald Armstrong, Armstrong Harrison Associates - Request to Waive Part Lot Control Fees D - 4 Paul Jones, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby - Highway 407 East Extension D - 5 Jerry Marion, Clerk, Town of Essex - The Negligence Act R.S.O. 1990 D - 6 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Uploading of Provincial Program Costs Council Agenda -4- January 16, 2006 D - 7 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Residential Solid Waste Collection D - 8 Carolyn Downs, City Clerk, City of Kingston - Utilities Outreach Position D - 9 Martha A. Pettit, Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax- Question on the 2006 Municipal Election Ballot D - 10 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Gasoline Sector D - 11 Brian Knott, City Solicitor/Clerk, City of Sarnia - Property Taxes D - 12 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Rouge Valley Health System D - 13 Phil Sled, Mayor, Township of Severn - Coldwater Canadian Heritage Museum D - 14 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa - General Motors Corporation D - 15 Brain Knott, City Solicitor/Clerk, City of Sarnia - MPAC Assessment MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS 1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of January 9, 2006 2. Confidential Report ADMIN-01-06 - Personnel Matter 3. Verbal Confidential Report of the Solicitor - Legal Matter UNFINISHED BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS BY-LAWS BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT CliJLitJgton Council Meeting Minutes December 12, 2005 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on December 12, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer. ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: Mayor J. Mutton Councillor A. Foster Councillor D. MacArthur Councillor P. Pingle Councillor G. Robinson Councillor J. Scheil Councillor C. Trim Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella (attended until 8:15 p.m.) Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (attended until 8:15 p.m.) Director of Planning SerVices, D. Crome (attended until 9:12 p.m.) Solicitor, D. Hefferon (attended until 9:12 p.m.) Director of Operations, F. Horvath (attended until 8:15 p.m.) Manager of Special Projects, F. Langmaid (attended until 9:12 p.m.) Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano (attended until 8:15 p.m.) Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor (attended until 9:12 p.m.) Director of Emergency Services, G. Weir (attended until 8:15 p.m.) Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, H. Keyzers (attended until 8:15 p.m.) Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Foster indicated that he would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect to Item #3 of Report #1. Councillor Pingle indicated that she would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect to a property matter to be discussed during the "closed" session. Council Meeting Minutes .2. December 12, 2005 MINUTES Resolution #C-541-05 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on November 28, 2005, be approved. "CARRIED" PRESENTATIONS Mayor Mutton presented Bill and Lesli-Anne Bagg with the 2005 Grand Champion and Grand Reserve Champion Christmas Trees Award. Fred Mandryk, Principal, John M. James Public School along with Roberta Youngs Ransom and Cathy Abraham, School Board Trustee appeared before Council to discuss the Character Education Program. They provided a power point presentation highlighting the following: · How they started; . The process; · Choosing the attributes; · What is Character Education; · Clarington - A Community of Character; · Action Plan; · Who are the target groups; · Individuality and Cohesiveness; · Statement of purpose; and · Since they started. They are requesting that Council pass a resolution declaring the Municipality of Clarington as a Community of Character. Resolution #C-542-05 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the order of the agenda be altered to consider the presentation pertaining to the Character Education Program at this time. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes -3- December 12, 2005 PRESENTATIONS Resolution #C-543-05 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the Municipality of Clarington be declared a Community of Character,that is, a community where respect, responsibility, honesty, integrity, empathy, fairness, initiative, perseverance, courage and optimism are attributes championed by everyone. "CARRIED" DELEGATIONS Resolution #C-544-05 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow for the addition of a delegation. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-545-05 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Mike Black be added as a delegation to address Report CLD-048-05. "CARRIED" David Kelly, Chairman, Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee presented the 2006 Accessibility Plan in accordance with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Mr. Kelly highlighted the past activities of the Committee and outlined future plans. Annie Krabi appeared before Council regarding Report CLD-047-05 - Order to Restrain - Krabi. Ms. Krabi advised that her German shepherd, Snoopy is 1 % years old and is in frequent contact with people. She noted that she hosts church functions on her property all the time and that she has never had to worry about her dog with visitors or children. She requested that the Order to Restrain be withdrawn. Karen Darling appeared before Council regarding Report CLD-048-05 - Order to Restrain - Demers. Ms. Darling requested that the Order to Restrain be upheld and noted that she and her family no longer walk down the street where the incident occurred. Council Meeting Minutes -4- December 12, 2005 DELEGATIONS Michael McFadden was present to answer questions related to Confidential Report CLD-OSO-OS. Resolution #C-S46-0S Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow for the consideration of Confidential Repor. CLD-OSO-OS at this time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-S47-0S Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Confidential Report CLD-OSO-OS be received; and THAT the usual municipal practice be approved. "CARRIED" Mike Black appeared before Council on behalf of Nancy Demers regarding Report CLD-048-0S. Mr. Black stated that their dog is only a puppy and he believes that the dog was attempting to play with Ms. Darling's dog. He is requesting that the Order to Restrain be withdrawn. Resolution #C-S48-0S Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow for the consideration of Reports CLD-04 7 -OS and CLD-048-0S at this time. "CARRIED" Report #2 - Report CLD-047-0S - Order to Restrain - Krabi Resolution #C-S49-0S Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report CLD-047-0S be received; THAT the Order to Restrain serviced on Anne Krabi be withdrawn; and Council Meeting Minutes -5- Decernber12,2005 DELEGATIONS THAT Annie Krabi, Barb Jenkins and Ian Monteith be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Report #3 - Report CLD-048-0S - Order to Restrain - Demers Resolution #C-SSO-OS Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report CLD-048-0S be received; THAT the Order to Restrain served on Nancy Demers be upheld; and THAT Nancy Demers and Karen Darling be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-551-05 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie THAT the communications to be received for information be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Item 1- 8,1-10, 1- 12, 1- 13, 1- 14 and 1-1S. "CARRIED" I - 1 C10.MO Carol Grylls, Planning Committee Secretary, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on November 1S, 200S, passed the following resolution regarding Smart Commute: "a) THAT Report #200S-P-88 of the Commissioner of Planning be received for information; and b ) THAT a copy of Report #200S-P-88 of the Commissioner of Planning be forwarded to the eight area municipalities." 1- 2 T03.GE Martha A. Pettit, Manager Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising Council that the Town of Ajax, on November 28, 200S, passed a resolution urging the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham to implement a suggested fare structure for the new Regional Transit system. Council Meeting Minutes -6- December 12, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS 1- 3 SOO.GE 1- 4 C06.0L 1- 5 C06.SA 1-6 C06.CL 1- 7 C10.MO 1- 9 E06.GE I - 11 L 11.GE 1-16 R01.GE 1-17 C10.MO E07.GE Lakeridge Health Corporation, providing a copy of the Report of the Advisory Panel to the Board of Trustees of Lakeridge Health Corporation. Minutes of the Clarington Older Adult Association Board of Directors MeAting dated November 18, 2005. Minutes of the Santa Claus Parade Meeting dated November 16, 2005. Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee Meeting dated October 20, 2005. Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising Council that the Township of Scugog concurs with the Municipality of Clarington's resolution regarding opposition to Pay Assurance. Marika Hare, Enbridge Gas Distribution, providing Council with a copy of the latest issue of enLink, Enbridge Gas Distribution's newsletter focused on the municipal level of government. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, providing Council with the reporting requirements for the 2005 Municipal Performance Measurement Program (MPMP). The formal requirements for MPMP under Section 299 of the Municipal Act will come into effect on January 1, 2006. Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Culture, providing Council with a copy of Strengthening Ontario's Heritage: An introductory guide to identifying, protecting and promoting your community's heritage. Martin de Rond, Director, Legislative and Information Services/Town Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising that the Town of Ajax on November 24, 2005, passed the following resolution: "1. THAT Council advise the Minister of the Environment and the Regions of York and Durham that the Town of Ajax has a direct interest in the Environmental Assessment (EA) being conducted by the Regions to expand the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plan (WPCP), given the proximity of this project to the Ajax community (within one kilometre) and its position relative to our community (upwind and upstream); Council Meeting Minutes .7. December 12, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS 2. THAT Council request the Regions to provide to Town staff the detailed information produced through Phases 1 to 4 of the EA process, including but not limited to: a) the proposed design and operation of the expanded WPCP, particularly how the release of untreated and partially treated sewage into Lake Ontario will be prevented (especially during periods of heavy precipitation); b) potential air and water emissions, the Federal and Provincial environmental standards and any higher standards being applied voluntarily by the proponents; c) background water quality information and the existing and predicted coastal conditions in Lake Ontario; d) the findings of the peer reviewers; and e) the Environmental Study Report (ESR); 3. THAT Co~ncil request the Regions of York and Durham to release the Environmental Study Report (ESR), including all technical information and all peer reviewers' findings, to Town staff for review over a period of not less than 180 days, to allow for a thorough technical review and reporting back to Council with findings and recommendations; 4. THAT Council request the Ministry of the Environment to provide sufficient funds to the Town of Ajax to peer review the ESR and related information; 5. THAT Council request the Regions take a more proactive community consultation program about the findings of the EA process prior to completion of Phase 4 of this EA process; 6. THAT Council express to Durham Region the concern that the existing Duffin Creek WPCP may be contributing to the escalating frequem~y of beach closures at Rotary Park (100% in 2005): Council Meeting Minutes -8- December 12, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS 7 . THAT Council request the Region of Durham to provide sufficient funding to the Regional Health Department in the 2006 budget to investigate and identify sources of bacterial pollution (e.g. human, waterfowl) causing the beach at Rotary Park to be closed due to poor water quality and recommend how the Region, the Town and others can effectively address the problems; 8. THAT a copy of this report be send by the Clerk to the Honourable Laurel C. Broten, Ontario Minister of the Environment, and the Clerks of the Regional Municipality of York, Durham, the Cities of Pickering and Oshawa, the Town of Whitby and the Municipality of Clarington; 9. THAT funding be provided to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, in conjunction with Environmental Canada and Health Canada, to conduct a comprehensive study of: a) the existing and predicted ecological conditions in the waters of Lake Ontario along TRCA's entire waterfront and as far east as the Ajax water supply plant (e.g. water quality, water quantity, and background levels and sources of contaminants, aquatic environment); b) the existing and predicted background levels of contaminants (e.g. toxins) along the Ajax waterfront, including identifying the contributions from sewage treatment facilities, creek mouths and other sources; c) the potential cumulative impacts of emissions from sewage treatment plants, stormwater runoff facilities, creek mouths and planned and ongoing remedial works (e.g. deflector arms, RAP activities) in the City of Toronto and elsewhere on water conditions at downstream communities, including the Town of Ajax; d) all potentially harmful and toxic chemicals bioaccumulating in the study area as a result of various sources, including the Pickering Nuclear Plant, and identify and threats to public health, including the drinking water provided at the Ajax water supply plant; and Council Meeting Minutes -9- December 12,2005 COMMUNICATIONS 1-18 C06.TY 1-19 F22.GE 1- 20 T05.HW 1-21 1- 22 1- 8 M02.GE e) produce a report making recommendations with respect to improving Lake Ontario's water quality, including recommendations to the Federal and Provincial governments respecting the establishment of higher environmental standards for waterborne emissions from sewage treatment plants; and 10. - THAT a copy of this report be sent by the Clerk to the Right Honourable Stephane Dion, Federal Minister of the Environment, Mark Holland, MP, Wayne Arthurs, MPP, the Chair of the International Joint Commission, the Chair of the Canadian Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, and the City of Toronto." Minutes of the Tyrone Community Centre meeting dated December 2, 2005. Arthur Anderson, Director, Municipal Relations, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, providing Council with materials that were distributed at the 2005 Annual Meeting at the Counties, Regions and Single Tier Municipalities, and District Social Services Administration Boards Conference in Niagara Falls on October 19, 2005. John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council that he has forwarded Clarington's resolution pertaining to the need for early completion of Highway 407 to the Minister of Transportation. David Shier, President, Canadian Nuclear Workers Council, advising Council that they are in full support of efforts to expand the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station "B" site. Don MacKinnon, President, Power Workers' Union, advising Council that their union is in full support of Clarington's resolution to support Nuclear New Build at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station "B" site. Luc Bernier, President, The Institute of Public Administration of Canada, advising Council that they are accepting nominations for the Vanier Medal until March 31, 2006. The Vanier Medal, established in 1962, is awarded annually as a mark of distinction and administrative excellence to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to public administration. Council Meeting Minutes -10- December 12, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-552-05 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence I - 8 be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer for a report and input on possible nominations of staff. "CARRIED" 1-10 C10.MO Pt.~l Jones, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby, advising Council that the Town of Whitby on November 14, 2005, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS Bill 169, an Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act and to amend and repeal various other statutes in respect of transportation related matters received first reading on February 21, 2005; AND WHEREAS Bill 169, Section 27(3) amends Section 176(3) of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990 to state that, 'Where a school crossing guard displays a school crossing stop sign as provided in subsection (2), the driver of any vehicle approaching the school crossing guard shall stop before reaching the crossing and shall remain stopped until all the children and the school crossing guard have cleared "the half' of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling and it is safe to proceed"; AND WHEREAS a vehicle is proceeding through "the half' of the roadway prior to crossing guards returning to their original side of the road creates a substantial hazard to the school crossing guard and children both in the crossing or about to cross; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bill 169, Section 27(3) to amend Section 176(3) of the Highway Traffic Act, RS.O.1990 be further amended to require the driver of a vehicle to remain stopped until all the children and the school crossing guard have cleared the roadway; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ministry of Transportation (Ontario) be requested to undertake a Province-wide publicity campaign to inform Ontario drivers of their obligations with regards to this amendment; AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to Durham MPPs, Durham municipalities, Minister of Transportation, Ontario Good Roads Association and the Ontario Traffic Conference." Council Meeting Minutes -11- December 12, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-553-05 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the resolution of the Town of Whitby regarding School Crossing Guards be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" 1-12 E07.GE Ted Galinis, General Manager, Durham Region Transit, advising Council that the recent transferring of transit services from the lower tier mUllicipalities to the Region did not include responsibility for Municipal waste containers located at or near bus transit stops. It will be the local municipality's responsibility to maintain the garbage collection on all bus transit routes throughout the Durham Region. Resolution #C-554-05 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Correspondence Item I - 12 be referred to the Director of Operations. "CARRIED" 1-13 C10.MO SOO.GE Dominika Flood, Executive Assistant, GT A/905 Healthcare Alliance, advising Council that the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Mayors and Chairs passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS. local access to health care services is a priority for the three million residents living in the GT A/905 and key to maintaining vibrant, viable and healthy communities in the GT A/905; WHEREAS the four GTA/905 regions of Halton, Peel, Durham and York continue to experience rapid population growth at twice the provincial rate and represent half the annual population growth in Ontario; WHEREAS the funding gap for hospital services in the GTA/905 has widened since 2003 from $590 million to $740 million today on a regional basis and per capita funding for GT A/905 residents' hospital care is now $255 less than the provincial average compared to $229 less per resident in 2003; Council Meeting Minutes -12- December 12, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS WHEREAS, using new Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) boundaries, the per capita funding for GT A/905 residents' hospital care is now $164 less per resident compared to the provincial average and has widened from $146 less per person in 2003 which means that the funding gap for hospital services in the GTA/905 LHINs has widened from $540 million in 2003 to $665 million as of 2005; WHEREAS GT A/905 residents continue to pay to the Ontario Government $570 million each year though the Provincial Health Care Te--- meaning that the Ontario Government has the resources to invest in GT A/905 residents' health care services; WHEREAS the Government of Ontario's Places to Grow plan speaks to building "complete communities" in Ontario's high growth regions that will be "supported by modern, well maintained infrastructure built in accordance with a broad plan for growth.. .{with} residents having easy access to shelter, food, education and health care facilities..."; WHEREAS it will take three to seven years for recently approved hospital construction projects in the GT A/905 to begin to improve local access to hospital care in the GT A/905; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton Mayors and Chairs Committee call on the Government of Ontario to: a) Follow through on their commitment to provide Growth Funding for Ontario hospitals and ensure that the growth funding is both adequate in size and is targeted to hospitals in high growth regions such as the GT A/905; b) Preserve the viability and capacity at all sites in high growth regions, especially those in smaller GT A/905 communities, in order to meet health care needs due to current and future population growth in small GT A/905 communities by: · Establishing provincial policies that make clear what range of hospital services are to be provided in small and rural hospitals, and · Providing additional and adequate multi-site funding to multi-site hospitals c) reinstate development charges for the building of hospitals; d) Develop a "Health Care Strategy for Ontario's High Growth Region" using the GT A/905 Healthcare Alliances' report, Places for Care as a starting point e) approve the capital development projects for Ajax, Milton and Burlington hospitals." Council Meeting Minutes -13- December 12, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS 1-14 C10.MO P16.GE 1-15 C10.MO Greater Toronto and Hamilton Mayors and Chairs Meeting, advising Council that on November 25,2005, they passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS there has been a considerable increase in gun violence in the City of Toronto and throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA); AND WHEREAS this problem is not confined to anyone particular municipal jurisdiction; AND WHEREAS the spread of gun violence is a complex problem and there are no easy or apparent solutions; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the GTA Mayors and Chairs host a Gun Violence Summit and invite Police Departments, Community Leaders, Social Services agencies, Housing Authorities and Boards of Education from across the GT A as well as, the Provincial and Federal Ministers and representatives to develop a GT A wide strategy on solving this immediate threat to public safety." Greater Toronto and Hamilton Mayors and Chairs Meeting, advising Council that on November 25,2005, they passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS the Province has ultimate authority with regard to the Environmental Assessment Process, and has a large responsibility in Waste Management issues; . THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the GTAH Mayors and Chairs request the Province to: a) include Waste Management as part of the infrastructure in the 'Better Choices, Brighter Future - Places to Grow' Proposed Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe; b) Improve the predictability and consistency in the Environmental Assessment Act; and c) Amend the Development Charges Act to permit municipalities to collect for the growth related cots of Waste Management; d) Acknowledge that the Province has responsibility for Waste Management and to work collaboratively with municipalities to achieve cost efficient and long-term solutions to the Waste Management crisis in the Province; and Council Meeting Minutes -14- December 12,2005 COMMUNICATIONS FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Minister of the Environment be invited to attend the GT AH Mayors and Chairs meeting to be held in February 24,2006, at the Town of Georgina." Resolution #C-555-05 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the resolutions from the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Mayors and Chairs regarding Healti I (;are Strategy for Ontario's High Growth Region, Gun Violence and Waste Management be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Correspondence Item D - 11 was distributed as a handout. CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION Resolution #C-556-05 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Items D - 5, D - 7 and D - 8 to D - 10, inclusive. D -1 M02.GE D-2 C12.CL "CARRIED" Jim McMillen, Vice President, Canadian National Exhibition Association, advising Council that the Canadian National Exhibition will be celebrating their 128th Anniversary in 2006. The CNE Garden Show located in Heritage Court continues to be a highlight of the annual fair. Mr. McMillen would like to invite the Municipality of Clarington to participate with them by providing a feature garden. (Correspondence referred to the Directors of Operations) Walter Zutell, advising Council that he is resigning from the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee. (Thanked Mr. Zutell for his work and correspondence referred to the Municipal Clerk) Council Meeting Minutes -15- December 12, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS D-3 C10.MO C02.GE D-4 M02.GE D-6 T08.GE D - 11 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on November 9,2005, passed the following resolution regarding Proposed International Marketing Program: "THA T Report #2005-A-54 of the Commissioner of Economic Development and Tourism be received for information; THAT Report #2005-A-54 be circulated to the local municipal Councils, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, business associations in Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance for cornment; and THAT following receipt of comments, a report be brought back to the Finance & Administration Committee meeting of December 7,2005, with a final recommended 2006 International marketing program." (Correspondence referred to the Chief Administrative Officer) David Staples, Chairman, Newcastle Sesquicentennial Celebration, requesting Council's permission to hold the Newcastle Sesquicentennial Celebration parade on Friday, June 30, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. (Approved provided organizer's apply for and obtain a road occupancy permit) Roxy Barnes, advising Council of her concerns pertaining to the intersection at Holt and Baseline Roads and requesting improvements at this intersection to help make it safer. There are constant accidents at this corner and currently there is a huge clean up due to a spill of 19,000 litres of diesel fuel because someone went through the stop sign. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Engineering Services) Michael Coleman, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, (FCM), inviting Council to apply for the FCM-CH2M HILL Sustainable Community Awards. Awards submission must be received by January 16, 2006. They encourage communities with innovative projects in the following categories to apply: buildings, fleet management, renewable energy, solid waste, sustainable community planning, sustainable transportation, wastewater and water. (Correspondence referred to the Chief Administrative Officer) Council Meeting Minutes -16- December 12, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS D-5 T08.GE Greg Chaffey, requesting Council to reduce the speed limit from 80 km to 60 km on Highway 2 in the area of Payne's Crescent beyond the eastern side of Payne's Crescent. He suggests that the speed limit be reduced to 50 km from the west side of Newtonville to the eastern side of Payne's Crescent. Mr. Chaffey is also requesting the installation of street lights (approximately 7) be installed from the existing location to the eastern side of Payne's Crescent. There are a number of safety concerns that would be addressed if these requests were granted. Resolution #C-5~7 -05 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 5 be referred to the Director of Engineering Services and to the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee. D-7 C10.MO C06.CL "CARRIED" Pat M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on November 30, 2005, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the existing agriculture farm Balewrap Program be extended at the Region's waste facility in Port Perry; b ) THAT the agriculture farm Balewrap Program be expanded to include the Region's waste facilities in Oshawa and in Brock Township starting in 2006; c) THAT the Minister of the Environment be requested to consider including agriculture farm balewrap as another candidate for a return to vendor stewardship program under the Waste Diversion Act; and d) THAT a copy of Report No. 2005-WR-26 of the Commissioner of Works be forwarded to the following organizations: i) Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee; ii) Ontario Federation of Agriculture; and iii) All Area Municipalities within the Region of Durham with a request that they actively promote the agriculture Balewrap Program within their organization or community." Council Meeting Minutes -17- December 12, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-558-05 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the resolution from the Region of Durham regarding the Balewrap Program be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRI ED" D-8 M01.GE Dave Perkins, 2005-06 National President, Kin Canada, requesting Council to support their annual 'Message-of-Support' campaign so that their members can continue to provide assistance to the many groups, organizations and individuals that rely on them. These "thank you" message give people the opportunity to express their appreciation to Kin members who have raised funds and donated countless hours to serve the needs of fellow Canadians and the communities they call home. Resolution #C-559-05 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the Municipality of Clarington purchase a 1/12 page "Message-of-Support" at a cost of $250.00. "CARRIED" D-9 C10.MO F22.GE Township of South Algonquin, advising Council that the Township of South Algonquin on November 3, 2005, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS municipalities in Ontario are strapped with a Current Value Assessment (CV A) system that has created outrageous spikes in assessment, some over 100% and these unprecedented hikes in assessment will translate into corresponding increases in taxes for the portion of assessment that is in excess of the average increase in any given municipality; WHEREAS municipalities are at a loss to adequately analyze the full impact of the new property assessments by only receiving the new Assessment Roll in mid-December while the majority of the 2006 assessments are in the hands of ratepayers by mid-October; Council Meeting Minutes -18- December 12,2005 COMMUNICATIONS WHEREAS the criterion of realty sales for establishing new assessments each year is very volatile; very frivolous; very unfair and very unpredictable and there is no correlation between the severe tax increases generated by many of these assessments and the provision of municipal services which remain virtually unchanged from year to year; WHEREAS the Provincial Government froze the 2004 Assessment Roll for the 2005 taxation year in response to cries of outrage stemming from a flawed Current Value Assessment system, yet the proposed As...dssment Roll for the 2006 taxation year will create even more hardship than that generated at the time of the freeze; WHEREAS Ontario's municipalities deserve immediate, as well as long term relief from a "broken" assessment system that is failing all areas of this province; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Provincial Ombudsman Andre Marin, who has launched a full investigation into the Current Value Assessment system and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, be urged to recommend to Premier Dalton McGunity an immediate short term solution whereby the 2005 moratorium on assessment increases would be extended through the 2006 taxation year. This "freeze" would also allow more time for MPAC to replace their 30-year old computer system for a new Integrated Property System that is scheduled for implementation before the end of 2006; BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that both Ombudsman Andre Marin and Premier Dalton McGuinty recognize that the Provincial Government should undertake a systemic review of CV A during the 2006 moratorium period in order to develop and implement a more equitable; a more stable, and a more transparent assessment system; BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that all 445 municipalities as well as A.M.O. and RO.M.A. receive this resolution and be requested to endorse it as soon as possible and forward a copy of their endorsement to Ombudsman Andre Marin and Premier Dalton McGuinty." Council Meeting Minutes -19- December 12, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-560-05 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the resolution from the Township of South Algonquin regarding the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "MOTION LOST" (SEE FOLLOWING MOTION) D -10 C10.MO F22.GE Karen Landry, Clerk, Town of Halton Hills, advising Council that the Town of Halton Hills on November 28, 2005, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS on October 17, 2005, the Ombudsman for Ontario announced an investigation into whether the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) valuing of properties is fair and transparent; AND WHEREAS on October 18, 2004, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation stated it is willing to work with the Ombudsman for Ontario to identify and deal with any issues or concerns regarding the assessment process; AND WHEREAS the Council for the Town of Halton Hills is on record as having concerns regarding the accuracy, fairness, and transparency of the assessment process; AND WHERESAS the Council for the Town of Halton Hills has received numerous comments, complaints and concerns from residents including many seniors on fixed incomes, within the municipality regarding the fairness of the assessment of their properties and their ability to pay their property taxes due to dramatic increases in the assessment values of their properties; AND WHEREAS Halton Hills is recognized as a very diverse community of urban, industrial, rural residential (including hamlets), agriculture. These same residents may face restrictive measures such as Niagara Escarpment, three Conservation Agency Guidelines and the new Green Belt policy; Council Meeting Minutes -20- December 12, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS AND WHEREAS the Council for the Town of Halton Hills and Regional Municipality of Halton are on record as being willing to be part of a pilot project to test other models sources for the delivery of property assessment services; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Halton Hills fully sUpports the efforts of the Ombudsman of Ontario in the review of the fairness and transparency of the property assessment system as administered by the Municipal Property Assessment Ce. ,;oration; AND FURTHER THAT the Town forward a letter to the Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario indicating its support for the investigation into the fairness and transparency of the valuation of properties by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all other municipalities in the Province of Ontario asking that they also indicate their support for the investigation into fairness and transparency of the valuation of properties by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, local Members of the Provincial Parliament (MPP), the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), and the Association of the Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)." Resolution #C-561-05 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie THAT Correspondence Items D - 9 and D - 10 be received for information. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes -21- December 12, 2005 NOTICE OF MOTION Resolution #C-562-05 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Clarington, as a Veridian Shareholder, is interested in providing the opportunity for all Clarington residents to receive consistent hydro services from Veridian Corporation; WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Clarington has received numerous compl3ints relating to service reliability and inequitable electricity distribution rates within the Hydro One area of Clarington, resulting in requests from residents and businesses for the Council to assist in permitting an opportunity for hydro services to be provided by Veridian Corporation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington hereby requests the Ontario Energy Board, the Minister of Energy and the Premier of Ontario to undertake any action necessary to permit the service area of Hydro One within the Municipality of Clarington to be made available at a reasonable cost, to Veridian Corporation, as soon as possible; and THAT Veridian Corporation and its Municipal Shareholders be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" REPORTS Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report - December 5, 2005 Resolution #C-563-05 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of December 5, 2005, be amended in Item #14 to include Joanne Whiteman and to forward the appropriate by-law to Council; and THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of December 5, 2005, be approved as amended, with the exception of Item #3. "CARRIED" Councillor Foster stated a pecuniary interest pertaining to Item #3 of Report #1, vacated his seat and refrained from discussion and voting on the matter. Councillor Foster's wife works at Newtonville United Church. Council Meeting Minutes -22- December 12, 2005 REPORTS Item #3 of Report #1 - Rezoning to Permit the Severance of the Existing Manse from Newtonville United Church, Owner: Trustees of the Newtonville/Shiloh/Kendal Pastoral Charge Resolution #C-564-05 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report PSD-141-05 be received; THAT the rezoning proposal for the severance of the existing manse from the Newtonville United Church be referred back to staff for further processing and preparation of a subsequent report; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-141-05 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Report #4 - Report CLD-049-05 - 2006 Accessibility Plan in Accordance with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act Resolution #C-565-05 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report CLD-049-05 be received; THAT the 2006 Accessibility Plan attached as Schedule A to Report CLD-049-05 be adopted in accordance with the Ontarians With Disabilities Act; and THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee be thanked for their ongoing commitment and work. "CARRIED" Report #5 - Report COD-065-05 - Pay Equity Plan Review Resolution #C-566-05 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report COD-065-05 be received; Council Meeting Minutes -23- December 12, 2005 REPORTS THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to undertake an independent review of the Municipality's existing Pay Equity Plan (McDowell Plan) for applicability to today's work environment with a report back to Council; THAT the funding for the independent review be included in the 2006 Administration Budget; THAT future reviews of Pay Equity questionnaires, except those positions identified in Report COD-S4-0S which were referred back for reconsideration by the Pay Equity Committee, be suspended until the completion of the independent review and report to Council; THAT CUPE local 74 President, and the Members the Union Pay Equity Committee be advised of Council's actions respecting the Union Pay Equity Plan review and the Chief Administrative Officer's intention to advise the Union of the consultant's recommendations upon completion of the review; THAT the Members of the Non-Affiliated Pay Equity Committee be advised of Council's actions respecting the Non-Affiliated Pay Equity Plan review, and the Chief Administrative Officer's intention to review the recommendations of the review with the Committee upon its completion; and THAT, as the Municipality is the recognized employer for Library Pay Equity purposes, the Library Board be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Report #6 - Report PSD-138-0S - GTA Task Force on OMB Reform Resolution #C-S67 -OS Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Board was created to resolve municipal land use issues at a time when municipal governments were small and had limited planning expertise; AND WHEREAS the role and mandate of the Ontario Municipal Board have not been significantly altered in response to increased municipal planning skills or expanded municipal responsibilities for land use planning responsibilities for land use planning under the Planning Act; AND WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Board has broad planning powers and can make decisions in the absence of a full municipal review of a planning application and can overturn local planning decisions; Council Meeting Minutes -24- December 12, 2005 REPORTS AND WHEREAS Ontario Municipalities invest significant resources in staff time, legal and other associated costs' in establishing and implementing local planning policy; AND WHEREAS there is growing concern from municipalities and citizens that the decisions of the Ontario Municipal Board are eroding local planning authority; AND WHEREAS there have been numerous Council Resolutions, municipal reports and reports from planning professionals and academics advocating reform of the Ontark> Municipal Board; AND WHEREAS the GTA Task Force on OMB Reform, an informed group of municipal representatives and staff, after study and consultation, made practical recommendations for improvements to the planning appeal process; AND WHEREAS the Ontario Government has indicated their intention to introduce legislation enacting significant reforms to the OMB and the planning appeal process in the Fall200S session of the Legislature; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington generally endorses the recommendations of the Report of the GTA Task Force on OMB Reform dated March 7, 2003 with the modifications with respect to Improvement Area 4 identified in Report PSD-098-03; THAT the Government of Ontario clarify by legislation the adverse impact of the Clergy Properties decision of the OMB as outlined in Report PSD-1 06-04; THAT the Government of Ontario take appropriate steps to ensure public confidence in the OMB as an appellate tribunal as outlined in Report PSD-106-04; THAT the Government of Ontario take all steps possible to limit the length and expense of hearings; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT this resolution be circulated to the Attorney General, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, local MPPs and the Chair of the GTA Task Force on OMB Reform. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes -25- December 12, 2005 REPORTS Report #7 - Confidential Report PSD-149-0S - Property Matter Report #10 - Confidential Report PSD-1S0-0S - Property Matter Report #11 - Confidential Report PSD-1S1-0S - Property Matter Report #12 - Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor - Legal Matters Resolution #C-S68-0S Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Confidential Reports PSD-149-0S, PSD-1S0-0S, PSD-1S1-0S and the Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" Report #8 - Report CLD-OS1-0S - Appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Resolution #C-S69-0S Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report CLD-OS1-0S be received; THAT the by-laws attached to Report CLD-OS1-0S to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers be approved; and THAT Paul Shcherbak, Tim Calhoun, Steven Valk, Peter Lomax and Ron Klosinski be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Schell, as Chair of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, presented Mayor Mutton the 200S Watershed Award for the Municipality of Clarington's ongoing support of the Groundwater Festival. Councillor Trim advised that the 1S0th Anniversary celebrations for the Village of Newcastle are moving along very well. He advised that a Beard Growing Contest will occur on Friday, June 9, 2006 and that the annual Polar Bear Dip will be held on January 1, 2006, at Bondhead. He also noted that the Mayor's Levee will be held on January 1S, 2006, at the Newcastle Community Hall at 12:30 p.m. Council Meeting Minutes -26- December 12, 2005 OTHER BUSINESS Resolution #C-S70-0S Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Council recess for five minutes after which time the meeting be "closed" to consider Confidential Reports PSD-149-0S, PSD-1S0-0S, PSD-1S1-QS and the Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor. "CARRIED" Councillor Pingle stated a pecuniary interest during the "closed" session and refrained from voting on the following resolution. Resolution #C-S71-0S Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-S72-0S Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson WHEREAS the Ontario Heritage Trust considers the Wallbridge House to be of provincial cultural heritage value in its present location; AND WHEREAS the Clarington LACAC and the Newcastle Village and District Historical Society consider the Wallbridge House to be of cultural heritage value; AND WHEREAS the property owner has indicated that they are willing to donate the building to the Municipality, or are willing to sell the property to the Municipality, and are proposing to obtain a demolition permit if the bUilding is not moved or the property is not sold; AND WHEREAS initiation of the heritage designation process under the Ontario Heritage Act will allow time for negotiation with the developer; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Clarington authorizes the Clerk to prepare the notice of intention to designate pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act and report back to Council following the prescribed notification period; Council Meeting Minutes -27- December 12, 2005 OTHER BUSINESS AND FURTHER that Planning staff be directed to prepare a feasibility study for municipal use of the Wallbridge House and consult with the stakeholder groups and interested parties and report back to Council. "CARRIED" BY -LAWS Resolution #C-S73-0S Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 200S-231 to 200S-2S6, inclusive and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 200S-231 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Moolco Investments Incorporated) 200S-232 Being a by-law to exempt certain portions of Registered Plan 40M-226S (Maple Woods Land Corporation) 200S-233 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No.4 7 to the Clarington Official Plan (WED Investments Limited (The Kaitlin Group Ltd.)) 200S-234 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (WED Investments Limited (The Kaitlin Group Ltd.)) 200S-23S Being a by-law to authorize entering into an agreement with the Owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T-900S1 any Mortgagee who has an interest in the said Lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of 18T-900S1 (WED Investments Limited (The Kaitlin Group Ltd.)) 200S-236 Being a by-law to amend By-law 91-S8, as amended, being a By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways, Municipal and Private Property in the Municipality of Clarington 200S-237 Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and the Corporation of the City of Pickering, to enter into agreement for the services for the feed, care and sheltering of animals from the City of Pickering on an interim basis 200S-238 Being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for Private Property - Julie Amanda Gibson Council Meeting Minutes -28- December 12, 2005 BY-LAWS 2005-239 Being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for Private Property - Moustapha Elhassani 2005-240 Being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for Private Property - Bob Genosko 2005-24 r- Being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for Private Property - Larry Postill 2005-242 B~;'lg a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for Private Property - Mike Bourke 2005-243 Being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for Private Property - Glen Duncan 2005-244 Being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for Private Property - Mike Williams 2005-245 Being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for Private Property - Gary Somoygi 2005-246 Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and All Services Inc., Oshawa, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Alexander Boulevard Retaining Wall and Soper Court Staircase Repair, Bowmanville 2005-247 Being a by-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer - Ron Kloskinski 2005-248 Being a by-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer - Steven Valk - 2005-249 Being a by-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer - Peter Lomax 2005-250 Being a by-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer - Tim Calhoun 2005-251 Being a by-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer - Paul Shcherbak 2005-252 Being a by-law to amend By-law 96-136 and to repeal By-law 2003-189 Council Meeting Minutes -29- December 12, 2005 BY-LAWS 2005-253 Being a by-law to authorize the Municipality of Clarington and the Ministry of Transportation to enter into an agreement to purchase the former Ministry of Transportation Picnic Area located at Highway No.2 and Morgans Road 2005-254 being a by-law to authorize the purchase agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Scott Winston Lumley, in respect to the purchase of 157 Port Darlington Road, Bowmanville, Ontario and being more particularly described as Part of Unnumbered Lot 7, Smart Estate Plan being Plan H50073, former Township of Darlington and later the Town of Bowmanville and Town of Newcastle, now Municipality of Clarington, Regional Municipality of Durham 2005-255 being a by-law to authorize the purchase agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Robin Duetta and Tracy Duetta, in respect to the purchase of 11 Boulton Street, Newcastle, Ontario and being more particularly described as Part Lot 2, Block T C.G. Hanning's Plan, former Village of Newcastle, Municipality of Clarington, Regional Municipality of Durham 2005-256 Being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for Private Property - Joanne Whiteman "CARRIED" Resolution #C-574-05 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2005-231 to 2005-256, inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes -30- December 12, 2005 CONFIRMING BY -LAW Councillors Foster and Pingle stated pecuniary interests earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the confirming by-law. Resolution #C-575-05 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2005-257 being a by-law to confirm the proceodings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 12th day of Dec~:-nber, 2005, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-576-05 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2005-257 be approved. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-577 -05 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:20 p.m. "CARRIED" MAYOR MUNICIPAL CLERK SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE JANUARY 16, 2006 CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION 1-1 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Oouncil that the Region of Durham on December 14, 2005, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT a 2006 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy be imposed on the Area MI:IDicipalities for all property tax classes; b) THAT the amount due from each Area Municipality be equivalent to 50% of their respective share of the Regional Taxes collected in 2G05; c) THAT the 2006 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy be paid by the Area Municipalities seven days subsequent to the installment due dates established by each Area Municipality for the collection of their respective interim municipal property taxes; d) THAT the Regional Clerk be requested to advise the Area Municipalities of the imposition of the 2006 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy for all property tax classes; and e) THAT the requisite by-law be approved." I - 2 Ulli Watkiss, City Clerk, City of Toronto, providing Council with a copy of The Toronto Drug Strategy Report. I - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Older Adult Association Board of Directors Meeting dated December 9,2005. (Copy attached) I - 4 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee meeting dated November 8, 2005. (Copy attached) I - 5 Marika Hare, General Manager, Central Region, Enbridge Gas Distribution, advising Council of the Winter Warmth Fund, a joint venture of the United Way and Enbridge Gas Distribution for low-income families and individuals living at or below the poverty line who have exhausted all other sources of financial support. I - 6 Lakeridge Health, advising Council that Dr. Howard Burke has been awarded the Ontario College of Family Physicians Community Teacher of the Year Award. Nominees for this prestigious award are selected on the basis of comprehensiveness of practice, teaching ability, knowledge of the discipline of family medicine and ability to balance the demands of practice, family and community. Summary of Correspondence -2- January 16, 2006 I - 7 Debi Bentley, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that the City of Pickering on December 5, 2005, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS the position of Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham has considerable responsibility, influence and authority over numerous public policy and service issues affecting all residents, businesses and electors in the Region of Durham; WHEREAS a fundamental principle of democracy is that the electors, through a general vote, have the right to freely choose their political representatives; WHEREAS the Government of Ontario may determine that the Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham shall be directly elected by a general vote of "".; electors in the Region; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a public meeting and by-law to place the following question on the November 2006 City of Pickering election ballot be scheduled and that the City Clerk initiate the required processes outlined in the Municipal Elections Act: Should the Council of the City of Pickering approve the following resolution: THAT the Government of Ontario enact a regulation requiring the direct election of the Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham. YES or NO 1-8 Durham Strategic Energy Alliance, advising Council that they support the Ontario Power Authority's findings in its December 2005 'Supply Mix Advise Report.' Durham Region has a wealth of energy-sector expertise combined with progressive government and a knowledgeable and supportive host community. Research and development capabilities are led by the University of Ontario Institute of Technology's energy systems and nuclear engineering programs while Durham College is a training leader for the skilled trades. 1- 9 Ernie Hardeman, MPP, Oxford and John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to Mayor Mutton with their concerns pertaining to Bill 206, Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System Act, 2005. The Ontario PC party believes that they cannot support the Ontario government intent to transfer its responsibilities for the pensions of municipal employees across Ontario. Bill 206, as it is currently written is not in the best interest of municipalities. There is great concern around the start-up cost that will be incurred in the process of preparing for the new governance responsibilities. They strongly encourage all municipalities to continue to express concerns with the proposed OMERS devolution legislation. Summary of Correspondence -3- January 16, 2006 I - 10 Roger Hanmer, Regional Director, Ministry of Transportation. writing to Pat Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, regarding the 407 East Environmental Assessment. The Terms of Reference for the study was approved by the Minister of the Environment in January 2005. It is anticipated that the next phase of the study will take approximately 3 years to complete. Meaningful and inclusive consultation is an important component of the 407 East Environment Assessment, as a significant number of stakeholder issues are anticipated and will need to be addressed carefully. I - 11 John Gray, Mayor, City of Oshawa, writing to the Honourable Harinder Takhar, Minister of Transportation, advising of the new regional transit system which debuted on January 1, 2006. This new regional transit system represents the amalgamation of the former Ajax/Pickering, Whitby and Oshawa/Clarington transit systems. This new system will certainly put Dur~:.;n Region on par with other municipalities, however, the financial impact will be great and will affect both passengers and taxpayers alike. Mr. Gray is requesting a review of the new Durham Regional Transit System and any financial assistance from the Province of Ontario help offset the impact of this new service. Mr. Gray notes that he is grateful for the provincial gas tax revenues and that this revenue will be used for the acquisition of new buses; however, given the magnitude of substandard buses that other transit systems are providing, the gas tax revenue will not cover the deficiency. I - 12 Douglas Newson, Director, Central Region, Statistics Canada, advising Council that the next Census of Canada will take place on May 16, 2006. The Census of Population and the concurrent Census of Agriculture are the largest surveys conducted in Canada. They provide a detailed statistical picture of Canada and its population at a single point of time. 1- 13 John Tory, MPP, Leader of the Official Opposition, writing to Council regarding Bill 37, "The Disrespect for Taxpayers Act". Mr. Tory strongly believes that the only chance to successfully address the big challenges facing this country and this province is to have the three orders of government sitting down as the partners they are, deciding who will do what, and how it will be paid for. He supports a stronger role for municipalities in Ontario. The PC Party has decided to vote against this Bill principally because it completely dishonours a written pledge made by Mr. McGuinty during the 2003 election campaign. 1-14 Terryl Tzikas, Secretary, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee, thanking Council and staff who assisted with this year's parade. They truly appreciate Council's continued support and are thankful for once again having had the use of the Old Fire Hall. I - 15 Beth Gignac, Chair, Play Works Partnership, providing Council with "The Cost of Excluding Ontario's Youth From Play" A Call to Action Report. Summary of Correspondence -4- Jan uary 16, 2006 1-16 Martha A. Pettit, Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax, writing to P. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Town of Ajax on December 8,2005, passed the following resolution: "THAT Council endorse the resolution of the Region of Durham Joint Finance and Administration, and Health and Social Services Committees from their meeting held on December 7, 2005, re: services available at the Ajax-Pickering Hospital." I - 17 Minutes of the Clarington Agriculture Advisory Committee Meeting dated November 10, 2005. (Copy attached) I - 18 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee meeting dated November 18, 2005. (Copy attached) I - 19 Federation of Canadian Municipalities, advising Council that Councillor Gloria Kovach of Guelph, Ontario, began her term of office as president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities on December 5, 2005. 1-20 Chris Conti, Executive Director, Friends of Second Marsh, thanking Council for their support during the past year and providing a copy.of the Friends of Second Marsh Wetlands and Wildlife Official Newsletter. I - 21 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, writing to Martin de Rond, Director, Legislative and Information Services/Town Clerk, advising that the City of Oshawa on December 19, 2005, passed the following resolution: "1. THAT Matters Tabled Items 5, 6 and 7 being correspondence from the Town of Ajax and Ajax Councillor Joe Dickson concerning the placement of a question on the 2006 municipal ballot regarding the direct election of the Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham be lifted from the table; 2. THAT the above correspondence and Additional Correspondence Item 1 from the Town of Ajax dated December 15, 2005, concerning the same matter be received for information; 3. THAT staff be directed to add to the ballot in November 2006 a question mirroring the questionadopted by the Town of Ajax concerning the direct election of the Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham and that a by-law confirming the question be brought forward for approval at a future meeting of Council following appropriate notice and public meeting." Summary of Correspondence - 5- January 16, 2006 1-22 Debbie Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge, advising Council that the Township of Uxbridge on November 28,2005, passed the following resolution: "THAT the Finance Committee for the Township of Uxbridge support the resolution of the Municipality of Clarington requesting the Region's continued opposition to Pay Assurance." 1-23 Mike Colle, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, advising Council of The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards, The Outstanding Achievement Awards for Voluntarism in Ontario and The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers. Nomination deadline is February 10, 2006. I - 24 William Harford, MROO Alternate Zone 4, thanking Council for purchasing memberships for Municipality of Clarington's retirees. I - 25 Ian Macnab, CAO, Kawartha Conservation, providing Council with copies of the 2006 Healthy Waters Calendar. I - 26 Roger Anderson, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council of the 107th Annual Conference dated August 13 - 16, 2006 in Ottawa. I - 27 Gerry Chaput, Chief Engineer, Ministry of Transportation, responding to Council's report regarding school crossing guards and the legislative changes in Bill 169. Mr. Chaput states that this legislation, which received Royal Assent on November 21, 2005, is proof of their commitment to safety. Clarington's resolution reflects several of the measures that are included in Bill 169. These measures will improve pedestrian safety, specifically for schoolchildren, by clarifying driver responsibilities at school crossings and by increasing fines and demerit points. I - 28 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of a letter from the Honourable Harinder Takhar, Minister of Transportation, regarding Council's support for the Town of Whitby resolution concerning an amendment for Bill 169, regulations governing vehicles stopped by a school crossing guard. I - 29 John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising Council that he has introduced Bill 206, Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System Act, into the legislature for second reading. Many submissions indicate a concern about the potential cost of a supplemental benefit plan for the police and fire sectors and for paramedics. This is a natural concern but the government is moving forward to require the implementation of specific pension benefits because they believe it is important to provide police, fire and paramedic employees with the option to bargain locally for these enhancements. Bill 206, if passed, will not impose any new cost or pension benefit on any employer or employee. Summary of Correspondence - 6- Jan uary 16, 2006 It will require that the proposed new Sponsors Corporation set up, within 24 months, a supplemental benefit plan that will include the optional pension benefits outlined in the Bill. With respect to the decision-making and dispute resolution process, the Bill, as amended following first reading, would require that decisions on specific major plan changes, such as changes in benefits or contribution rates, could be approved by a two- thirds majority vote of the Sponsors Corporation. 1-30 Gary Vandergaast, Project Manager, Port Hope Area Initiative, advising of a new local communications group that the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Office hopes to initiate in January 2006 and to provide information on changes the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Office plans to make to the draft Environmental Assessment Study Report. The first meeting is being held on Monday, January 16, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the Newtonville Community Hall. 1- 31 Michael Young, Chairperson, Government Relations Committee, Scugog Chamber of Commerce, writing to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier, stating that Durham Region residents deserve fair and equitable healthcare funding from the provincial government. Every year, each man, woman and child in Durham Region receives $279 less in hospital care funding from Queen's Park - a gap that is widening. According to the GT A/905 Healthcare Alliance, Durham residents, businesses and patients are short changed by over $151 million per year in hospital care funding. I - 32 Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee meeting dated December 15, 2005. (Copy attached) 1-33 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, thanking Council for informing him of Council's resolution pertaining to the GTA Task Force on Ontario Municipal Board Reform. 1-34 Sylvia Terpstra, Director of Education, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, providing Council with a copy of the 2005 Director's Report. I - 35 The Centre for Land and Water Stewardship and the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation, providing Council with a copy of Caring For Your Land, a stewardship handbook for Oak Ridges Moraine landowners. CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION D - 1 John Greenfield, Veterans Service Officer, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 178, Bowmanville, requesting that the name Sam Greenfield be used in the Veterans Street Name sign program. If at all possible, he would like to see the name on a street sign in Hampton. Mr. Greenfield feels that although his late father, Sam Greenfield, a veteran", does not meet the full requirements for having a street named after him, that there are extenuating circumstances. His late father was a veteran in both World Wars. Summary of Correspondence - 7- January 16, 2006 He served in the British Army during the First World War from September 9,1914 to December 30,1918 and was wounded at Ypres, Belgium. Following the war, he immigrated to Canada with his family. During World War II he enlisted in the Canadian forces but, because of his previous wound, could only serve in the Veterans' Guard of Canada. He joined December 15, 1941 and served until August 8, 1946 as a guard for German prisoners of war in Medicine Hat, Alberta. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Planning Services) D - 2 Donna Donaldson, Durham Region Home Builders' Association, requesting proclamation of the month of April 2006 as "New Homes Month." (Motion to proclaim) D - 3 Ronald ~rmstrong, Armstrong Harrison Associates, requesting Council to waive the part lot control fee, which has been increased by $950.00 + GST, pertaining to their application for Blocks 149-156, Plan 40M-2113. Mr. Armstrong also objects to payment of additional fees on the basis that municipal costs are no greater for a multiple number of units in an application to lift part lot control, since the entire application is processed as one single unit. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Planning Services) D - 4 Paul Jones, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby, writing to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier, Province of Ontario, advising that the Town of Whitby on November 28, 2005, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS, the implementation of Highway 407 East extension through Durham is a key structural element of the Regional Official Plan and is essential to support the growth and development objectives of the Region; AND WHEREAS, the original Terms of Reference (2003) for the EA called for its completion by the end of 2004; AND WHEREAS, the revised Terms of Reference (2004) for the EA rescheduled the completion date to the end of 2006; AND WHEREAS, with the approval of the Terms of Reference by the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Transportation is now working towards a completion date of end of 2008 for the EA; AND WHEREAS, the continual delays in the completion of the EA and the construction of the Highway 407 East extension continue to: Present barriers to achieving many of the Region's growth objectives and planned development, especially the development of essential employment lands and job opportunities dependent on the implementation of Highway 407 East extension through Durham; Summary of Correspondence -8- January 16, 2006 Increase traffic congestion on the Regional road system, affecting the arterial and local road network in the vicinity of the eastern terminus of Highway 407 at Brock Road, and beyond; and Result in lasting hardship to property owners in the vicinity of the previously recommended alignment for the 407 extension; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Whitby advise the Provincial Government: THAT the continual delay in the implementation of the Highway 407 East Extension and the north-south freeway links in Durham is of significant concern, given the implications on growth in the Region; ann THAT the Highway 407 East extension through Durham be expedited, without further delays, including the completion of the ongoing Environmental Assessment, detailed design, and construction, with all necessary funding earmarked at an early stage; AND FURTHERMORE THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Dalton McGunity, Premier of the Province of Ontario; the Honourable Harinder Takher, Minister of Transportation; John Tory, Leader of the Official Opposition of the Province of Ontario; Durham MPPs; and the eight area municipalities in Durham." (Motion for Direction) D - 5 Jerry Marion, Clerk, Town of Essex, writing to the Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising that the Town of Essex on December 6,2005, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS, municipalities have experience significant increases in the cost of liability insurance; AND WHEREAS, a significant factor in the cost of municipal liability insurance relates to The Negligence Act RS.O. 1990; AND WHEREAS, The Negligence Act RS.O. 1990 can mandate a municipality to pay 100% of a loss when in fact they could be as little as 1 % liable; AND WHEREAS, other Provinces have amended The Negligence Act so that only where a Municipality is found to be at least 50% liable would the full claim be paid; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to amend The Negligence Act RS.O. 1990 so that only where a Municipality is found to be at least 50% liable would the full claim be paid; Summary of Correspondence - 9- January 16, 2006 AND FURTHER, that this resolution be circulated to AM.O., as well as to all municipalities in the Province of Ontario for support." (Motion for Direction) D - 6 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, advising that the Region of Durham on November 30, 2005, endorsed the following resolution of the Town of Midland: ''THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to end its continued downloading of provincial programs and use of municipal property tax dollars for the subsidization of provincial health and social services program; _and THAT the Provincial Government work with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to develop a plan to begin the uploading of provincia; program costs back to where they belong; AND FURTHER, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to AMO, all Ontario Municipalities and local M.P.P.'s for support." (Motion for Direction) D - 7 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region of Durham on November 30, 2005, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the proposed by-law (Attachment No.1 to Report #2005-J-27 of the Commissioners of Finance and Works) providing for the transfer of the lower-tier power, relating to residential solid waste collection in the Town of Ajax, to the Region of Durham be presented to Council and enacted; and b ) THAT the enacted by-law be forwarded to the Councils of the lower tier municipalities requesting resolutions consenting to the by-law." (Motion for Direction) D - 8 Carolyn Downs, City Clerk, City of Kingston, advising that the City of Kingston on November 22, 2005, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS Utilities rates have increased and will continue to increase at a rate much higher than the expected rate of inflation; WHEREAS all citizens, particularly those citizens on low and fixed incomes, are experiencing and will continue to experience great difficulty paying for rising utilities rates; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Kingston City Council direct an amount not to exceed $50,000 from the Working Fund Reserve towards a Utilities Outreach position and that this position be further investigated for possible inclusion in the 2007 Utilities Budget; Summary of Correspondence - 10- Jan uary 16, 2006 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT because the provincial government's policy of deregulation and increased privatiz~tion of the energy market has helped cause these rate increases, Kingston City Council requests that the provincial government implement measures such as, but not limited to, a program to subsidize utilities for persons on low or fixed incomes, in order to lessen the impact of increased utilities rates; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be circulated to the Honourable John Gerretsen, M.P.P., the Honourable Dalton McGunity, Premier, the Honourable Donna Cansfield, Ontario Minister of Energy, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and all municipalities on our standard mailing list for endorsement." (Motion for Direction) D - 9 Martha A. Pettit, Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax, acj~':sing that Elections Ontario conducted a hearing on Thursday, December 15, 2005, into the appeal filed by an Ajax resident against the Town of Ajax By-law 101-2005. This by-law authorized the placement of the following question on the 2006 Municipal Election ballot in the Town of Ajax: Should the Council of the Town of Ajax approve the following resolution: "THAT the Government of Ontario enact a regulation requiring the direct election of the Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham." YES NO The question will be permitted on the ballot, subject to a slight amendment the approved question, as amended, is: Should the Council of the Town of Ajax approve the following resolution: "THAT the Government of Ontario make a regulation requiring that the Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham be elected by general vote." YES NO The Town of Ajax is requesting that all Durham councils consider placing this question 0 their local ballot. (Motion for Direction) Summary of Correspondence - 11 - January 16, 2006 D - 10 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to the Honourable Paul Martin, Prime Minister, advising that the Region of Durham on November 30, 2005, endorsed the following resolution of the City of Niagara Falls: 'WHEREAS Canadian consumers have witnessed skyrocketing gas prices in recent weeks; and WHEREAS many have attributed the increases to recent natural disasters in the United States; and WHEREAS despite recent natural disasters in the United States, Canada did not face a shortage in gasoline or an increase in costs; and WHEREAS experts, economists and analysts have attributed the increase~ to a dearth of competition in the wholesale gasoline sector; and WHEREAS the wholesale gasoline sector is dominated by a handful of refining companies who exclusively share infrastructure, such as pipelines and terminals; and WHEREAS it is speculated that the recent increase in gas prices meant pure profit for gasoline wholesalers; and WHEREAS without a sufficient number of competitors, price competition does not exist; and WHEREAS supply and demand economics only exist when there are numerous competitors; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council support the Canadian Independent Petroleum Marketers Association's (C.I.P.M.A.) idea of asking the Federal Government to intervene in the wholesale gasoline sector to restore the free market system of competition; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution be circulated to area municipalities, the Regional Municipality of Niagara and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (A.M.O.)." (Motion for Direction) D - 11 Brian Knott, City Solicitor/Clerk, City of Sarnia, advising Council that the City of Sarnia on November 21,2005, passed the following resolution: "THAT the members of Sarnia City Council have considered the suggestions of Mr. Vollmar as provided in the correspondence from Ms. Ur, and are in agreement that said suggestions should be given due consideration by both the Federal and Provincial governments, and that it would be appropriate to enact these suggestions, namely: Summary of Correspondence - 12- Jan uary 16, 2006 a) That any monies being received by individuals in the way of severance monies be taxed only on that amount which is over $100,000 (one hundred thousand dollars), so said individual may use said funds to solidify his or her financial situation, which can become precarious at best following the loss of employment; and b) That a percentage of revenues collected from the GST and PST in municipalities and forwarded to the respective governments, be instead forwarded to the governmental offices of the municipality from which said monies have been derived; and THAT we agree with the concept that the proper usage of the GST and PST revenues received by the respective municipality could possibly erase part or all of the need for property tax revenues, allow for less reliance 'v!'! upper-tier funding for certain projects such as infrastructure repair or replacement, and many other municipal needs, and. THAT with the lessening or removal of property taxes, individuals would realize more freedom in life, and have an enhanced ability to afford to spend more monies within the community, or others by ways of tourism, etc., thus creating a potential to increase the revenues raised through the GST and PST streams; and THAT this motion be forwarded to AMO, MP Roger Gallaway, MP Ms. Rose-Marie Ur, The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Finance, Hon. Stephen Harper, Leader of the Opposition, The County of Lambton, and all other municipalities over 50,000 in population for their support. (Motion for Direction) D - 12 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to the Board of Rouge Valley Health System, Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering, advising that the Region of Durham on December 14, 2005, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS the Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS) proposes to temporarily transfer obstetrical, pediatric and possibly gynecological services from its Ajax-Pickering site to its Centenary site; and WHEREAS the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and RVHS has repeatedly assured local residents that RV AP has been designated as a full-service hospital; and WHEREAS Rouge Valley Ajax Pickering (RV AP) is the only provider of hospital-based obstetrical services for Ajax, Pickering and Whitby residents; and WHEREAS approximately 1,500 births/year took place and 50 ectopic pregnancies/year were managed at RV AP; and Summary of Correspondence -.13 - Jan uary 16, 2006 WHEREAS the proposed transfer will create undue hardship for many pregnant women and their families, particularly those who face transportation barriers, who may now need to access/visit diagnostic and ambulatory services beyond Durham Region; and WHEREAS the 48-hour post-partum calls/visits of new mothers by public health nurses under the Durham Region Healthy Babies, Healthy Children Program may be disrupted by the transfer owing to follow-up being initiated by Toronto Public Health and then being referred to the Durham Region Health Department; and WHEREAS referrals to the RV AP social work services for postpartum depression may also be disrupted; and WHEREAS the impact of the transfer on RVAP lactation consultant services and breastfeeding support groups is unknown at this time; and WHEREAS the proposed temporary transfer is owing to a shortage or local pediatricians; and WHEREAS the shortage of pediatricians, specialists and family physicians in Durham Region and beyond is a key national and provincial strategic healthcare issue; and WHEREAS residents of Ajax, Pickering and Whitby are very concerned about the transfer becoming permanent, in part, owing to the ongoing shortage of pediatricians and other related specialists; and WHEREAS the doctors at the Ajax-Pickering site have passed a motion of non-confidence, as a result of the action taken by Administration and the Board of Rouge Valley Health System; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham urges the Board of Rouge Valley Health System to reconsider transferring obstetrical, pediatric and related services from its Ajax Pickering site to its Centenary site and otherwise honou r its commitment to provide full hospital services to the residents of Ajax, Pickering and Whitby; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event the Board does not voluntarily reconsider its decision, that the Minister of Health use his powers under the Act to force that obstetrical, pediatric and related services remain at the Ajax-Pickering site; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Government of Ontario is urged to honour its capital redevelopment and associated operating commitments for Rouge Valley Ajax Pickering to ensure that the residents of West Durham receive the full hospital services that they have been repeatedly promised; Summary of Correspondence - 14- January 16, 2006 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Region of Durham withhold its $3.5 million commitment for the capital expansion of the Ajax Pickering hospital until such time as the Region of Durham is satisfied as to the services provided at the Ajax-Pickering site; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Governments of Canada and Ontario are urged to act with utmost speed and with unflagging determination to resolve the shortage of pediatricians, other specialists and family physicians in Durham Region and beyond; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Prime Minister of Canada, Ministers of Finance and Health Canada, Durham's MPs and Candidates; Premier of Ontario, Ministers of Finance and Health and Long-Term Care, Durham'c:: MPPs; Durham's municipalities; Canadian Medial Association, Ontario Medical Association, Durham Medical Society; Regional Director, Central East Region, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Chair and CEO Central East LHIN; and the Chairs and CEOs, Lakeridge Health Corporation, and Rouge Valley Health System be so advised." (Motion for Direction) D - 13 Phil Sled, Mayor, Township of Severn, advising Council that the Township of Severn on December 1, 2005, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Severn has reviewed the tax classification requirements of the Coldwater Canadian Heritage Museum to be designated as a "commercial" class for assessment by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation; AND WHEREAS this property is operated as a non-profit heritage museum for the enjoyment of all visitors; AND WHEREAS the commercial class causes financial hardship for non- profit heritage properties with respect to the annual taxation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Severn hereby respectfully requests the Province of Ontario to create an appropriate tax class under the Assessment Act for the Canadian Heritage museum and other similar type non-profit operations; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to all municipalities within the Province requesting their support." (Motion for Direction) Summary of Correspondence - 15- January 16, 2006 D - 14 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, writing to Michael Grimaldi, President, General Motors of Canada Limited, advising that the City of Oshawa on December 19, 2005, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Oshawa Council optimistically confirms that the General Motors Corporation has been, is, and will continue to be one of Canada's and in particular one of the City of Oshawa's most significant landmark institutions of excellence in manufacturing and high paying quality jobs which provides unparalleled socioeconomic spin-off in our local and greater economy; and WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Oshawa Council in acknowledgement and intensely recognizing the absolute importance of GM and its direct and indirect work force, would like to extend to the General Motors Corporation, all of its work force, all subsidiaries relatives who work as a vital component of the manufacturing product of GM, and essentially the entire CAW Local 222 and its members, our full and absolute support and co-operation via any possible/feasible means to assist all efforts, working as a team in unison to help mitigate the effect of this recent announcement, in order to help realistically protect and enhance the levels of production, and ultimately, employment at the General Motors Plants in Oshawa and throughout; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: a) In light of Mayor John Gray's already pronounced pro-action and commitment to collaborate on an initiative which constructively assists in dealing with the outlined matter; the Corporation of Oshawa City Council fully and unanimously supports all and any efforts our Mayor John Gray may wish or need to proactively offer the likes of the above mentioned groups with respect to the outlined matter in order to assist them in maintaining and aggressively promoting the future status of GM in Oshawa; b) In order to show support for GM, all CAW Local 222 membership, and essentially the excellence in quality production and importance of our local economy, we the Corporation of the City of Oshawa Council offer our full co-operation in establishing a co-ordinated effort led by Mayor John Gray in all or any feasible action to promote the 'buy domestic' product campaign; c) The Corporation of the Oshawa City Council instruct staff in the City of Oshawa to contact the CAW Local 222 'buy domestic' to obtain a sufficient number of plate covers and furthermore importantly placed on each City marked vehicle as defining symbolic gesture in support of the GM and the CAW Local 222's promotions; Summary of Correspondence - 16- Jan uary 16, 2006 d) A resolution to do as outlined in this motion be sent to all municipal, regional, and provincial levels of government and school boards as well as local and greater Chambers of Commerce, for endorsement and joint action in light of just how important GM is to both our local economy, and the people who work and thrive directly or indirectly from it as a Corporation throughout Canada and that they be requested to suggest similar action to their employees; e) That Council again extends its sincere appreciation to (1) the Premier, the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, and the provincial gcvernment; and, (2) the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Paul Martin, and the Federal government; and (3) the General Motors Corporation; and, (4) the Canadian Autoworkers Union and its membership, and to Mr. Gary Polonsky and staff of the U.O.I.T. for ti"tc:ir successful completion of negotiations and the subsequent initiation of the Beacon Project which is a vital step forward in securing the long term health of the auto sector in the City of Oshawa. f) Be it resolved that Oshawa City Council (a) Supports General Motors of Canada Limited in the procurement of new products; (b) Requests that the Federal Government develop a fair trade policy with off-shore countries specifically Japan and Korea; (c) Request that the Federal Government expedite a solution for additional Windsor/Detroit border crossing to ensure on-time deliveries for Canadian plants; FURTHERMORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporation of the City of Oshawa request the ongoing co-operation of all levels of government in dealing with the future of GM. AND FURTHER, that this motion be forwarded to the Region of Durham, local members of Federal and Provincial Parliament, the Right Honourable Paul Martin, the Honourable Dalton McGunity, and leaders of the Federal and Provincial opposition parties." (Motion for Direction) D - 15 Brian Knott, City Solicitor/Clerk, City of Sarnia, advising Council that the City of Sarnia on November 21,2005, passed the following resolution: "THAT the City of Sarnia request that the Minister of Finance and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing defer the 2006 MPAC assessment values until the Ombudsman's investigation into the MPAC process of Property Assessment has been completed; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 2004 Assessment values remain in place until the Ombudsmen's report and its recommendations has been reported to the public; and Summary of Correspondence - 17 - Jan uary 16, 2006 THAT this resolution be circulated to the Members of AMO and the City of Toronto, seeking their support, and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Honourable Mr. Gerretson." (Motion for Direction) 1-3 Qarington Older Adult Association Board of Directors Meeting Minutes of Friday December 9, 2005 Present: V. Ashton J. Greenfield J. Hilborn D. MacArthur M Richards J. Roberts S. Robson N. Welsh Regrets : S.Oosby L. Lyle D. Morris J. Pattrick J. Schell J. Williams Guests: J. Coffey L. McDonald 1.0 Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.rn. by President M. Richards. 2.0 Approval of Agenda The agenda was approved with the following additions: 7.4 John Coffey's Hours 7.5 Chrisbnas Bonus Moved: J. Greenfield Seconded: J.Hilborn CARRIED 3.0 Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting The minutes of November 18,2005 were approved. Correction: J. Pattrick was present at the November 18 meeting. Moved: J. Roberts Seconded: N. Welsh CARRIED 4.0 Business Arising 4.1 Merging of Boards J. Coffey reported that the Association is to continue operating as an incorporation until notified otherwise.. N. Taylor continues to look into issues such as GST, charitable status, etc. 4.2 Janitorial Semce Contract Up-date J. Coffey reported that the Oarington Beech Centre Janitorial Contract was awarded to Country Town Oeaning, Don MacKay. 4.3 Special Board Meeting L. McDonald reminded the Board of Directors of the special board meeting on Tuesday January 10 at 2:00 p.rn. Everyone was asked to attend this meetIng. 1 4.4 Insurance J. Coffey spoke to HMA in Whitby and explained why the darington Older Adult Association has not agreed to promote their service within our organization. J. Coffey to speak to local insurance agencies. 5.0 Conespondence A thank you card was received fromJ. Coffey. 6.0 Reports 6.1 President President M Richards reported that the CDAA Christmas Party on Friday December 2 was a great success. Over 170 people were in attendance. 6.2 Executive Director J. Coffey thanked the Board of Directors for his retirement gifts and party on November 29. J. Coffey requested that the Board of Directors submit their list of items needed for the capital budget. It was suggested by a Board member that the lobby furniture be cleaned in the near future. J. Coffey reported that the 2006 budget to be submitted to the Municipality of Oarington by January 6, 2006. J. Coffey mentioned that the painting in the lower level will be postponed as long range planning should be taken into consideration for the lower level. J. Coffey and L. McDonald met with Town and Country regarding painting the main level. In the New Year, the auditorium, craft room, activity room and main office will be painted. J. Coffey suggested that the Board of Directors eventually discuss the possibility of improving the telephone system 6.3 Municipal No report at this time. Board Reports 6.4.1 Finance The financial statements were distributed and visually presented via the laptop and projector. 6.4.2 Fundraising J. Roberts reported the following upcoming events: Euchre Extravaganza - Saturday January 28 Smile Theatre - February 15 J. Roberts mentioned there is a free bus to Casino Rama which includes a free buffet dinner. There are 14 spaces available for the January 9 trip. L. McDonald reported that J. Beshara suggested the Association sell Valentine hearts at the front desk for $1 and place them around the building. This could be a simple fundraiser. 2 " 6.4.3 Hospitality Written report submitted by N. Welsh. November was a very busy month for catering events. Smile Theatre had a great attendance of 96 people on November 30. It was suggested that Smile be marketed differendyand that the price be raised to $12. L. McDonald to email Smile and ask if a stage can be used at the next perlonnance, as participants found it difficult to see. The CDAA lunches will begin on Tuesday Januaty 10. Action: Fundraising committee to discuss the price of Smile Theatre at their next meeting. The office thanks the hospitality committee for their dedication, commitment and hard work every week! 6.4.4 Membership No formal report at this time. L. McDonald thanked the Membership Committee for organizing the wonderlul ChristmaS Party on December 2. This event was a great success and Dorothy and her committee worked very hard. There are approximately 620 members to date. 6.4.5 Nominating Written report submitted by N. Welsh. A nominating committee will be fonned in Januatyto seek prospective Board members. 6.4.6 Programs The Wmter 2006 Program Guide is now available. Ja-Anne did an excellent job producing the program guide and it has been distributed to members. L. McDonald reported that in celebration of heart month, the Base Hospital is offering a free Defibrilator awareness session on Tuesday February 7, 2006 at the Beech Centre from 7 :00 - 9:00 p.rn. A maximum of 30 people can attend this session. Instructors and volunteers have been approached to attend this free workshop. 6.4.7 Property J. Greenfield thanked P. Best for the ChristmaS decorations and the beautifully decorated ChristmaS trees. Motion: "To approve all reports as circulated" Moved: J. Hilborn Seconded: S. Robson CARRIED 3 7.0 New Business 7.1 Vacation Pay Motion: "That the Association pay J. Coffey the monetaI)' value of three weeks vacation that are owed to him." Moved: J. Greenfield Seconded: J. Hilborn CARRIED 7.2 Capital Budget The Board of Directors were asked to submit their requests before the end of the year for items needed. 7.3 Holiday Hours The holiday hours of the Oarington Older Adult Association are as follows: Friday December 23 - Oosing at noon Go-Anne) Monday December 26 - Gosed Tuesday December 27 - Gosed Wednesday December 28 - Open 8:30-4:30 Go-Anne) Thursday December 29 - Open 8:30-4:30 (Laura) Friday December 30 - Gosing at noon (Laura) Monday Januaty 2 - Gosed 7.4 John Coffey's Hours With the transition of the bank accounts and additional financial issues, it was requested thatJ. Coffey work more than the approved one day per week as needed. Motion: "That it be approved that J. Coffey is able to wotk more than one day per week to assist with the financial transitions, depending on his personal schedule and as needed." Moved: J. Greenfield Seconded: N. Welsh CARRIED 7.5 Christmas Bonus Motion: "That the office staff be awarded a Christmas bonus as agreed to by the Board of Directors." Moved: J. Hilborn Seconded: J.Robe~ CARRIED 8 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m Moved: J. Robe~ Next Meeting: Special Board Meeting: Tuesday January 10, 2006 @ 2:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting: Friday January 13, 2006 @ 9:00 a.m. 4 1-4 NOTES OF MEETING OF SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 8,2005 AT 7:00 P.M. Present: (Voting) David Best Jim Cleland Cathrine McKeever Councillor Don MacArthur Arthur Burrows Allan Hewitt (Chair) Leanne Sobol Also Present: (Non-Voting) Peter Windolf Jennifer O'Donnell (Secretary) Regrets: none Absent: Carn McCauley (MNR) Joe McKenna Karin Murphy (Vice Chair) Greg Wells (GRCA) 1. Agenda Additions There were no additions to the agenda. Acceptance of Agenda MOVED by Councillor Don MacArthur, seconded by Leanne Sobol THAT the agenda for November 8, 2005 be accepted. CARRIED 2. Minutes of October 11, 2005 Corrections There were no corrections to the minutes. Approval of Minutes MOVED by Councillor Don MacArthur, seconded by Leanne Sobol THAT the minutes of October 11, 2005 be approved. CARRIED 3. Issues arising from the Minutes There were no issues arising from the minutes. 4. Migration Madness Re-Cap Soar Raptor Education did a live raptor demonstration for about 40 to 50 people on November 5th. The group contained many people with an interest in birding, which would mean that an owl prowl held at a later date may be well received. Because there were many new people at this event, we will bring to the next event a sign up sheet for interested people to be included on the newsletter mailing list. 5. Project Updates Lion's Memorial Forest The Lion's Club has planted about 10 trees so far, with plans for 10 more for this year. Also to be completed this year is the entrance feature. It will be suggested to the Lion's Club that the opening ceremony for the forest be held in conjunction with Earth Day of 2006. Peter is w"~king on a letter of understanding for the responsibilities and maintenance of the forest. Gazebo This project is out for tender, with a closing date of November 18. The gazebo will be large enough to be used as both a shade structure and a possible gathering spot for future events, and will be a simple, rectangular design. Construction should begin this year, and should be completed by April 15th, in time for Earth Day. Viewing Platform Vandalism The vandalism has been repaired by the Operations department, but the damaged pickets must still be picked up. Operations will be advised to clean up the old pickets. Councillor MacArthur will make a request to Durham Regional Police to make more frequent patrols in the nature area in an effort to reduce the amount of vandalism that occurs. 6. 2006 Capital Budget Ideas Discussion took place about what projects could be considered for the 2006 budget. Possible projeCts include additional trails, an entrance kiosk, more benches, environmental restoration projects and bridge abutment repairs. A few projects in particular drew interest from the committee, including creating a complete loop around the nature area and an information kiosk. Peter will look further into the possibility of th~se projects. Funds for the bridge abutment repairs will also be included in the budget. Members were asked to email Peter if they have any additional ideas. 7. Sub-Committee Updates Communications There were no updates from the Communications Sub-committee. Allan made some suggestions as possible future newsletter sponsors. Special Events The Sub-committee will start thinking about what can be done for a winter event. They will contact GRCA about doing an owl prowl in the winter. 8. Other Business Hunting Some hunting along the lake is still occurring despite the signage placed last year. The MNR Conservation Officer for the area will be sent a copy ofthe Municipality's Firearms by-law so that he can inform the few remaining hunters that the SWNA is a public park and discharging a firearm is prohibited in public centres. Fisheries Committee Arthur attending the meeting of the Community Advisory Council for the Wilmot Creek Watershed Fishc :cs Management Plan. His notes from the meeting are included as an attachment. Kaitlin Pond The Kaitlin storm water pond just west of the Toronto Street parking lot is under construction, with the excavation complete. Adjournment: 8:15 P.M. Next Meeting: Tuesday December 13, 2005 7:00 p.m. Meeting Room lA Notes prepared by J. O'Donnell - -,~ I - 17 CLARINGTON AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2005 MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Barrie Dave Davidson Ted Watson Gary Jeffery John Vaneyk Jennifer Knox Eric Bowman Bill Hasiuk Marlene Werry, Durham Region Gerald Brown Brenda Metcalf STAFF: Faye Langmaid Susan Hajnik REGRETS: Councillor Gord Robinson ABSENT: Neil Allen GUESTS: Heather Brooks, Senior Planner Chair called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Welcome and introductions by Faye Langmaid. Adoption of Aaenda 05-33 Moved by Dave Davidson seconded by Gerald Brown "That the Agenda for November 1 0, 2005 be adopted" "CARRIED" Approval of Minutes 05-34 Moved by Dave Davidson, Seconded by Bill Hasiiuk "That the minutes of the October 13, 2005 meeting be approved." "CARRIED" Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee November 10, 2005 , f Guest: Heather Brooks, Senior Planner Heather Brooks provided Committee with an overview of the goals of planning related to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law: Goals of Planning are to balance the use of resources with development. Changes are made within the guidelines of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The Official Plan provides the general guidelines for land use and development. The Zoning By-law is a legal document that dictates land use, building use and where on the land buildings can be situated. The Planning Act sets the parameters by which municipalities shall consider development. The Planning Act regulates requirements for giving of notice, holding public meetings, notice of passing of by-laws and rules for appeal decisions. For example, the Planning Act states that notice of public meeting shall be placed in a local newspaper, or a sign is erected on the property advising of a public meeting, and notice of the public meeting is mailed to everyone within 120 metres of the subject property. Anyone can offer their comments on a file prior to or at the public meeting. Once comments have been received planning can go forward with making it's recommendations. The quantity of comments for or against any particular file does not dictate the final recommendations. Ultimately, it is the politicians who make the final decision. The Planning Department can only offer recommendations based on their knowledge and comments received. Planners must take into consideration the following documents when making a recommendation: The Planning Act; . Official Plan; . Zoning By-law; and . Provincial Guidelines. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES June 9 Resolution: Bill indicated that a similar resolution has been passed April 11, 2005 in Agusta Township. Faye will contact them to determine how they compensate. Bill Hasiuk will research this matter further and report back to Committee on similar resolutions that have been passed by other Municipalities. 05-35 Moved by Jennifer Knox, seconded by Ted Watson 'To table resolution to allow more research" Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee November 10, 2005 , f CARRIED Grandfathering entrances: The engineering department does entrances as a service to the Operations Department. Committee feels that Fred Horvath, Director of Operations should be requested to attend the January meeting to further discuss this issue. 05-36 Moved by John Vanyek, seconded by Ted Watson '70 table the resolution regarding grandfathering entrances." CORRESPONDENCE Committee will m:Jive a copy of the Ontario Landowners Guide to Wind Energy in the monthly package mailed out. REPORT FROM RESPRESENT A TIVES ON OTHER COMMITTEES 407 Committee No meeting was held. The Ministry of Transportation has put a hold on the relocation of two stone houses. Since the proposed route has not been formalized the relocation has been postponed. DAAC In the minutes of the October 13 meeting of the AACC it stated that licenced pesticides require no setbacks. Shawn Devlin at PMRA (Pesticide Management Review Agency) advises that ther are no setback requirements for pesticides from a human health point of view unless stated otherwise. Their position is that if it is safe for the operator it is safe for others as well. In other words drift is not a problem from a human health point of view. PMRA does have set backs for pesticide use around water and these set backs vary depending on the pesticide and the volume of water. They do recognize that there can be some crop damage from drift but it is not a human health problem. MOE does not allow for any drift and will and does prosecute when drift occurs. Buffers will not be part of the Official Plan Review to start with but hopefully will in the near future. Curbs at intersections where the shoulders are gravel on both roads but they put a curb at the intersection and they go to the edge of the pavement are a problem for machinery. The problem is that with wide machinery that takes one lane and part of the shoulder as it approaches one of these intersections they either have to slow down to a crawl or swing out into the oncoming lanes neither of which is safe. Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee November 10, 2005 . . When MTO rebuilds a road they install 50 foot culverts while the Region uses a much shorter culvert. With longer trucks today we need longer culverts especially on main drives. The problem has been brought to the attention of Regional Works and is being looked at. Complaints have been received about culverts. Currently any that are being re-done are getting 50 ft culverts. DAAC is attempting to review this with the Region. As trucks are getting bigger longer culverts are required for farm entrances. This could be a more serious issue on properties with no shoulder at the entrance turn. OTHER BUSINESS The Christmas Parade in Newcastle will be held November 27 at 5 p.m. Committee requests an update from Ron Baker on the slow moving vehicle signage around the municipality. It is felt that the sign on the 7th Concession at Wilsonia should be moved back, closer to Regional Road 57. FUTURE AGENDAS December 8 Mayor John Mutton Russ Powell January 2006 Peter Doris (tentative) To be determined Fred Horvath 05-036 Moved by Eric Bowman, seconded by Jennifer Knox "Motion to adjourn" CARRIED Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee November 10, 2005 LOCATION DATE TIME MEMBERS OBSERVERS & PRESENTERS 'OSDfC08 PN 3~~~ 18 DURHAM NUCLEAR HEALTH COMMITTEE (DNHoeJ MINUTES OF MEETING . Pickering Nuclear Information Centre Auditorium 1675 Montgomery Park Road Pickering, Ontario AGENDA November 18, 2005 1:00PM Dr. Robert Kyle, Durham Region Health Department (DRHD) (Chair) Ms. Mary-Anne Pietrusiak, DRHD (Presenter) Mr. Frank Bajumy, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Dr. Dave Whillans, OPG Mr. Phil Dunn, Ministry of the Environment Mr. Alex Heydon, Public Member Mr. Ken Shrives, Public Member Ms. Nonna Drummond, Public Member Dr. Gerry Gold, Public Member (Presenter) Mr. Michael Nemeth, Public'Member Mr. Hardev Bains, Public Member Dr. YoussefMroueh, Public Member Mr. Brian Devitt, DRHD (Secretary) Mr. Ivan Cuicuira, Durham Region Emergency Management Office (DEMO) (presenter) Mr. Gordon Reidt, DEMO Mr. Gordon Morton, Emergency Management Ontario (Presenter) Mr. Ed Korpach, Health Canada (presenter) Mr. Garry Schwarz, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) (presenter) .,' ...: '" "-. ---_~__ Mr. Tom Schaubel, CNSC (presenter) . 1.- O.t.~~ rRH3UT~ Mr. Don Terry, OPG (presenter) I cL.I-.:t\... .,...... 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Ms. Sue Stickley, Low Level Radioactive Waste M ., ", / \.~_ -, Office (LLRWMO) (Presenter) --. i=----=-:J Ms. Judy Herod, LLRWMO ~._.~----~-_.!~_~_ r Ms. Janice .Hudson, OPG t-~-"---.,--_..;_._..--.J Ms. Tho Dlen Le, OPG r- ,..,----~--i...3._.'.... r:---'--_..._-_: '=:==d~-_.j Ms. Jane Borromeo, OPG Mr. Irv Benovich, OPG Ms. Dorothy Skinner, Durham Region Planning Department Ms. Janice Szwarz, Municipality of Clarington Ms. Anne Marie Holt, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit REGRETS Dr. Barry Neil, Public Member Ms. Lorraine Weigel, Public Member Mr. Ken Gorman, DRHD Dr. Robert Ky~:, Chair of the DNHC, opened the meeting and welcomed everyone. 1.0 Adoption of the Agenda The Revised Agenda was adopted. 2.0 Adoption of the DNHC Minutes of the September 16,2005 meeting The Minutes were adopted with a correction in 4.1 that referred to Mayor David Ryan, of the City of Pickering, as the Co-chair of the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities (CANHC). Mayor David Ryan's position is the Vice Chair of CANHC. This correction was made to the minutes before they were adopted. 3.0 Correspondence 3.1 Dr. Kyle's office received the minutes of the Pickering Community Advisory Council meetings for July, September and October 2005. 3.2 Dr. Kyle's office received the CNSC Annual Report for March 2004-March 2005. 3.3 Dr. Kyle's office received a news release from the LLRWMO about the Port Granby Project Information Sessions to be held at the Newtonville Town Hall on November 17,21 and 24,2005, dated November 15, 2005. 3.4 Dr. Kyle's office received the NWMO Final Study Report "Choosing a Way Forward" dated November 2005. 3.5 Dr. Kyle's office received an invitation to attend the Celebration of the Pickering A Unit 1 Return to Service public meeting at the Pickering Nuclear Information Centre on November 25,2005 from 10 to 11 am dated November 16,2005. 2 3.6 Dr. Kyle's office received several photographs from Scott Berry, Senior Communications Advisor at Pickering Nuclear, of the OPG staff and DNHC dinner meeting held on October 25,2005. 4.0 Nuclear Power / Environmental Issues 4.1 Report on the Fixed Point Surveillance Network Project for Canada Ed Korpach, Systems and Field Operation Specialist for Health Canada, provided a presentation on the Fixed Point Surveillance Network Project for Canada. The highlights of his presentation were: . Health Canada has, in the past 3 years, set up a real-time monitoring of atmospheric radiation in Canada. . '::te purpose of the project is to monitor and respond to daily atmospheric radiation measurements in normal operations and for emergencies. . Health Canada has installed 51 detection devices across Canada to measure real-time atmospheric radiation in strategic locations. . The information gathered from the 15 detection devices installed by OPG for routine environmental monitoring around their nuclear stations is linked to the Fixed Point Surveillance Project. . Health Canada now provides nationwide coverage of all nuclear facilities, nuclear powered vessels berths and major population centres. . Major partnerships were developed to implement the project including the Canadian Border Services Agency, Environment Canada, ABCL, OPG, SAlC Exploranium, many provincial ministries, municipalities, CNSC and McGill University. . Future plans include setup tools for network maintenance, secure long- term funding, start monthly dose reports and create a web-page for use by the public. The DNHC indicated its interest in the Fixed Point Surveillance Project especially the website for the public to use for real-time monitoring of atmospheric radiation. Ed offered to keep the DNHC updated as the project develops. The overheads Ed Korpach can be reached at (613) 952-5658 or bye-mail at ed koroach@J1c-sc.gc.ca for more information. The overheads Ed used are attached as Appendix 1. 4.2 Report Cards from the CNSC on Darlington and Pickering Nuclear Generating Stations (NGS) for 2004 Garry Schaubel, Director of the Darlington Regulatory Program Division of the CNSC, gave a presentation on the safety performance for Darlington NGS referring to the 2004 CNSC Report Cards. The highlights of Garry's presentation were: 3 CNSC Safety Performance Ratings - 7 Safety Areas Rated . NGS with A rating is among the best operating NGS in the world . NGS with B rating meets all the CNSC regulatory requirements . NGS with C rating needs to focus on improvement until it is B Darlington NGS - Safety Performance for 2004 . Operation Performance B . Performance Assurance B . Design and Analysis B . Equipment Fitness for Service B . Emergency Preparedness A . Environmental Performance B . Radiation Protection B . Nuclear Security B . Safeguards and Nuclear Non-Proliferation B Darlington NGS Annual Report ConclusionS . Operated safely in 2004 . Programs and implementation generally acceptable . Improved in Performance Assurance . Difficulty in Equipment Fitness for Service Tom Schaubel, Director of the Pickering Regulatory Program Division of the CNSC, gave a presentation on the safety performance of Pickering NGS referring to the 2004 CNSC Report Cards. The highlights of his presentation were: Pickering NGS - Safety Performance for 2004 . Operating Performance · Performance Assurance . Design and Analysis . Equipment Fitness for Service . Emergency Preparedness . Environmental Performance . Radiation Protection . Nuclear Security . Safeguards and Nuclear Non-Proliferation P-A B B B B A B B B B P-B B B C B A B B B B 4 Pickering NGS Annual Report Conclusions . Pickering A operated safely in 2004 . Pickering A Unit 1 restart was much improved over Unit 4 . Pickering A licence was renewed for 5 years . Pickering B operated safely in 2004 . Pickering B improved all units from 2003 . Pickering B improved the Emergency Services Water System Current Issues of Interest at Pickering NGS . Return to service of Unit 1 . Safe Shutdown State of Units 2 and 3 to begin . ('C ..<\RT follow up inspection in September 2005 confinned that improvements were made to Pickering A from previously noted suggestions and recommendations. In conclusion, the CNSC was satisfied that OPG operated Darlington and Pickering NGS safely in 2004 and improvements in safety performance have continued in 2005. Garry Schwarz can be reached at (613) 995-2784 or by e-mail at schwartzg@cnsc- ccsn.gc.ca for more information on Darlington NGS. Tom Schaubel can be reached at (613) 995-0481 or bye-mail at schaubelt@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca for more information on Pickering NGS. 4.3 Progress report from the NWMO on the Final Study Report Pat Patton and Sean Russell, from the NWMO, provided an update on the Final Study Report dated November 2005. The highlights of their presentation were: . NWMO completed and submitted the Final Study Report to the Minister of Natural Resources Canada on November 3,2005. . The Final Study Report has a separate section for comments of the Advisory Council on the NWMO Study. . NWMO Final Study Report Recommendation - Adaptive Phased Management consisting of two components: o A Technical Method . Ultimate centralized containment and isolation in an appropriate geological formation . Optional shallow storage at the central site prior to placement in the repository o A Management System · Phased adaptive decision-making · Continuous monitoring · Provision for retrievability 5 · Citizen engagement . More than 3500 copies of the Final Study Report have been requested. . Copies of the Final Study Report are available at www.nwmo.ca . The Minister of Natural Resources will review the Final Study Report and recommend an action to take to the Governor-in-Council and a decision will be made on how to proceed on the long-term management of used nuclear fuel in Canada. Pat Patton and Sean Russell indicated the NWMO Final Study Report is now being considered by federal politicians and officials but they do not know when a decision will be made. Pat will continue to keep the DNHC updated on any significant actions and decisions taken on the NWMO Final Study Report. Pat Pattcu can be reached at (416) 934-9814 extension 224 or bye-mail at ppatton@nwmo.ca for more information. The overheads Pat used are attached as Appendix 2. 4.4 Report on Nuclear Emergency Preparedness in Durham Region Ivan Cuicuira, Director of the Durham Emergency Management Office (DEMO), provided a presentation on nuclear emergency preparedness in Durham Region. The highlights ofIvan's presentation were: . DEMO is responsible for coordinating the effective mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery in case of an emergency in Durham Region. · DEMO has five staff and they are on call 24 hours per day 7 days per week to respond to an emergency. · Nuclear emergency preparedness is a part of the overall emergency planning in Durham Region. · Nuclear emergency preparedness includes plans, training, exercises and public education. · The Ministry of Community Safety, Emergency Management Ontario (EMO), also has authority and responsibilities for nuclear emergency preparedness under the Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan (pNERP) including public alerting and public education. · DEMO and EMO work closely together on nuclear emergency preparedness in Durham Region. · Public alerting with the use of sirens, in the Primary Zone of 3 km from Pickering or Darlington NGS, is under authority of the PNERP and is being considered by provincial officials at this time for Durham Region. · The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has developed a draft plan to cover nuclear emergency scenarios from NGS accidental releases to a dirty bomb. · DEMO has coordinated emergency planning exercises in 200S for: 6 o Tritium Emissions to test a new plan and notification procedure with OPG o Orono Emergency Workers Centre to test emergency worker control, monitoring and decontamination with OPG and 200 participants o Oshawa Civic Reception Centre to test public monitoring and decontamination with 200 participants o Darlington 2005 to practice and evaluate nuclear emergency plans at Darlington NGS involving participants from the Province of Ontario, City of Toronto, Durham Region, City of Peterborough, OPG, School Boards and Regional Departments of Health, Social Services, Works, Planning and Police Service · EMO has developed a new strategy for ongoing public education including a "Red Page" in telephone book, websites, media releases, "~'.1.fspaper ads etc. Mike Morrow gave a presentation later in the meeting expanding on the new strategy from EMO. Ivan Ciuciura will continue to update the DNHC on nuclear emergency preparedness issues annually. Ivan can be reached at (905) 430-2792 or bye-mail at ivan.cuicuira@region.durham.on.ca for more information. 4.5 Report on Provincial Nuclear Preparedness changes that may affect Durham Region Michael Morton, Assistant Chief Training and Education Officer for EMO, provided a presentation on recent provincial changes to the Nuclear Emergency Public Education strategy. The highlights of his presentation were: . PNERP has required a nuclear emergency public education program since 1986 and it is undergoing a major review. · The nuclear emergency public education strategies of EMO, DEMO and OPG were reviewed and evaluated in May 2005 when DEMO formed a subcommittee of key stakeholders to coordinate the nuclear emergency public education strategy for Durham Region. . Other key stakeholders added to the subcommittee include the municipalities of Toronto, Pickering and Clarington. . The Durham Region strategy is part of an overall effort to develop formal public education programs in nuclear communities in Ontario. . The strategy is customized for each nuclear community based on the needs of key stakeholders. . The Action Plan developed for 2005 and 2006 includes: o Commercial Visitation Program o Web sites o Durham Outreach Programs o Water Billing Inserts o Local Advertising 7 o Agricultural Information o Measurement o Durham Region Telephone Directory Insert . The telephone directory insert will be updated annually and approximately 315,000 copies will be distributed. Michael indicated the coordinated Nuclear Emergency Public Education strategy is well underway and a considerable amount of time and effort will be invested in 2006 to improve the program. Michael Morton can be reached at (416) 212-3472 or bye-mail at michael.i.morton@ius.gov.on.ca for more information. 4.6 Port Grall~ i EA Update Sue Stickley, Communications Officer for the LLRWMO, provided an update on the Port GranbyEA Project. The highlights of her presentation were: . The LLRWMO completed the Draft EA Study Report for the Port Granby Project and incorporated additional investigations requested by the Municipality of Clarington: . o Install an additional composite liner for additional environmental protection o Construct an underpass. beneath Lakeshore Road for trucks hauling waste o Upgrade the municipal roads affected by the project prior to commencement of moving material . The LLRWMO developed 3 additional base liner system options for the Municipality to consider but an enhanced cover system designed with a capillary drainage system was recommended as the best option to address the issues of environmental protection. . The LLRWO recommended the construction of the underpass. . The LLRWMO will cost share the road repairs with the Municipality. . The Municipality and the Municipal Peer Review Team for Clarington indicated the capillary drainage layer was a better solution for environmental protection than an additional composite liner because: o Keeps the waste dry rather than containing contaminated leachate o Uses natural material found on site therefore less trucking is needed o Becomes a non-mechanical, passive system and therefore is maintenance free o Sensors within the capillary layer can provide early detection and location of cover system leakage o Monitoring of the capillary barrier system is a relatively easy process 8 . Public Information sessions were held at the Newtonville Town Hall in November 2005 to present the new capillary drainage layer design and the Draft Project Discussion Group Terms of Reference to local residents. . Next steps include: o Late 2005-early 2006 - LLRWMO and consultants will revise the Effects Studies for the Draft Environmental Assessment Screening Report (EASR) o January 2006 - LLRWMO will convene the formation meeting for the Project Discussion Group with 4 meetings proposed .per year o Spring 2006 - Municipality of Clarington Council will consider consent for the ''preferred option" for the Port Granby Project o Spring 2007 - Federal Responsible Authorities will issue the Draft EASR for public comment o Spring 2008 - Construction will begin on the Port Granby Long- Term Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Facility Sue Stickley will continue to update the DNHC on the progress of the Port Granby EA Project. Sue can be reached at (905) 885-1092 or bye-mail at stickleys~aec1.ca for more information. 5.0 Health Effects 5.1 Progress Report on the Health Department's Radiation and Health in Durham Region Mary-Anne Pietrusiak, Epidemiologist for the DRHD, provided a brief update on the progress being made on the research and preparation of the report on Radiation and Health in Durham Region since the last meeting. Mary-Anne reported the congenital anomaly data has been gathered. Mary-Anne was invited to speak on the congenital anomaly results she has reviewed for the report Radiation and Health in Durham Region at the scientific meeting of the Congenital Anomalies Surveillance Network in Ottawa. Mary-Anne presented to the DNHC a technical report of her research on the topic Radiation and Congenital Anomalies in Durham Region that will be referenced in the report Radiation and Health in Durham Region. The highlights of her presentation were: . Animal and human studies have shown links to radiation and congenital anomalies. . Human studies have been done of nuclear workers, atomic bomb survivors, Chemobyl and medical exposures for congenital anomalies. 9 . Data was collected recently from the Public Health Agency of Canada, Canadian Congenital Anomalies Surveillance System, obtained from hospitalization information from birth to the first year of life. . Two time periods were selected - 1979-1989 and 1990-2000. . Rates for various congenital anomalies reported in Durham Region were studied and compared with rates in Halton Region, Simcoe and Ontario. . Conclusion: Results were not consistent with a radiological effect for microcephaly, all investigated congenital anomalies, Down Syndrome, other chromosomal anomalies and neural tube defects. . SillllID.ary: No significant elevated rates were noticed in Ajax-Pickering or Clarington for any of the congenital anomalies examined. Mary-Anne Pietrusiak will continue to update the DNHC on the progress of the report Radiation and Health in Durham Region. Mary-Anne can be reached at (905) 668-4113 extension 3185 or bye-mail at ~ anne.pietrusiak@region.durham.on.ca for more information. The overheads Mary- Anne used are attached as Appendix 3. 6.0 Communications 6.1 Community Issues at Pickering Nuclear Don Terry, Manager of Community Affairs, provided information on communitY issues at Pickering Nuclear. The highlights of Don's presentation were: . Unit 1 was returned to service on schedule and on budget and is operating at full power producing 515 megawatts of electrical power. . OPG will be hosting a Celebration of the Restart of Unit 1 on November 25, 2005 at the Pickering Nuclear Information Centre with the Honourable Donna Cans field, Minister of Energy, scheduled to speak to invited guests. . . OPG was pleased to host the DNHC and OPG special dinner meeting on October 25, 2005 at Pickering Nuclear. . Don Terry provided copies of the group photograph of DNHC members and OPG senior management for distribution to members by Brian Devitt. . OPG has raised approximately $580,000 for charities in 2005. Don Terry, Manager of Public Affairs at Pickering Nuclear, can be reached at (905) 839-1151 extension 5966 or bye-mail at don.terrY@.oog.com for more information. 10 6.2 Community Issues at Darlington Nuclear Don Terry reported for Vanessa Hughes, Manager of Public Affairs at Darlington Nuclear, who was unable to attend today's meeting. Don provided information on community issues at Darlington Nuclear and the highlights were: . Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 are operating at full power. . Darlington Nuclear was recertified by the Wildlife Habitat Council and has been nominated for the prestigious "Corporate Habitat of the Year" award with only 4 of 90 companies nominated. . Darlington Nuclear participated in a provincial nuclear emergency preparedness exercise on November 17,2005. Vanessa Hughes can be reached at (905) 697-7443 or bye-mail at Vanessa.hnghes@opg.com for more information. 6.3 Report on the Tour of the OPG Environmental Laboratory on September 23,2005 Dr. Gerry Gold, Public Member, reported on behalf of 8 persons who participated in the tour of the OPG Environmental Laboratory on September 23, 2005 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at 1549 Victoria Street, Whitby. Dr Dave Whillans arranged the tour, at the request of Brian Devitt, for DNHC.members. Gerry indicated the tour was very informative and he was impressed with the large number of environmental samples tested. The friendly staff members were very professional and helpful during the tour. Gerry noted the lab did not have a pamphlet or promotional brochure on its function and activities. He suggested to Dr. Dave Whillans to consider developing some promotional material on the lab since it provides such a valuable service to OPG and the community. Gerry also suggested the DNHC members be offered the tour of the environmental lab approximately every 2 years. 7.0 Other Business 7.1 Topics Inventory Update Brian Devitt indicated the Topics Inventory will be revised to include the presentations made today and it is attached as Appendix 4. 7.2 Future Topics for the DNHC to Consider Brian Devitt indicated the topics for discussion at the next meeting on November 18, 2005 may include: . Progress report from Mary-Anne Pietrusiak on the report Radiation and Health in Durham Region 11 . Update on the Final Report of the Implementation' of Recommendations and Suggestions from OSART on Unit 4 at Pickering A · Update on the Monitoring of Radioiodine in Ash from the York-Durham Pollution Control Plant · Report from the Health Department on plans for influenza outbreaks · Report from Health Canada on the health effects of Radon in Homes · Report from provincial officials on plans for the use of new nuclear facilities to help meet the future electricity needs in Ontario 8.0 Next Meeting Date January 13, 2006 Time 12:00 pm lunch served 1 :00 pm meeting begins Location Darlington Nuclear Site Engineering and Support Services Building Third Floor Boardroom Clarington, Ontario 9.0 Adjournment at 5:00 PM 12 .J 1- 32 LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Minutes of Meeting December 1S, 7:00 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: Victor Suppan Clayton Morgan Cathy McKeever Karina Isert Councillor MacArthur Karin Murphy Jennifer Knox Johanna d REGRETS: Andrew Kozak PLANNING STAFF: Isabel Little Faye Langmaid ADOPTION OF MINUTES 05.30 by Andrew Kozak accepted as amended. LACAC m inventory. ompleting their review of the additions to the heritage In November staff contacted Andrew Roher of Dunbury Homes to obtain a confirmation in writing that they were willing to donate the building to the Municipality at no cost. Mr. Roher verified that they would donate the house and the cost of moving would be at the Municipality's expense. He indicated that the building would be vacated by November 30th and that they would like to have the building moved or demolished in December. Staff's research revealed that Dunbury Homes had previously applied for a land severance of 483 King Avenue East in order to split the property into two separate lots. The Region of Durham approved the application and one of the conditions of approval Minutes of LACAC Meeting: December 14th, 2005 Page 2 requested by Planning staff was the demolition of the house as it straddles the proposed new property line. Staff have reviewed the heritage significance of the property with Sean Fraser of the Ontario Heritage Trust. The Trust has provided a written confirmation of the provincial significance of the building in its current location (copy attached). Mr. Fraser has concluded that if the building is moved off site it would no longer have provincial significance but would still have merit at the municipal level. Given Dunbury Homes' anxiousness to have the building m December 12, 2005, a staff report on the Wallbridge House The report outlined two options for the preservation of th the bui:ding to another location, designate the stru municipal use. T"'') second is to purchase the entire ' seek provincial designation and funding, and use it d or demolished, on sented to Council. e. The first is to move find an appropriate ignate the building, ose. Pollard House and Building Movers was co moved, how far and at what cost. The hou can not go under any railway overpasses, it can and can not go up Highway 115. It is also limited b to cross. The building mover reco ended that it Two to a nearby location. he Memorial Park site on side of Highway Two, and Rudell ad. The first two sites do not . The community park site has sufficient e timate has been given on the mover's The 200 issuan repg "iV. moving designatio demolition p designation. published in the 10 rio e e Act included a provision that halts the property is being considered for designation. The e provided with direction on whether to pursue othe ocation, pursue purchasing the property, pursue lay the issuance of a demolition permit, 'or issue the when t application is received. Council directed staff to pursue prepared the Notice of Intention to Designate and it was spaper on December 21st. Staff will be arran ng a meeting between the interested parties in January. Victor Suppan and Kathy McKeever agreed to represent the LACAC. Havdon Public School Karina Isert and Isabel Little visited the site and reported on the property's historical and cultural significance. The neighbourhood residents are preparing a submission to request formal designation. Minutes of LACAC Meeting: December 14th, 2005 Page 3 4510 Hiqhwav 2. Newtonville Information on the site is still being collected. CORRESPONDENCE CHO Newsletter and Membership Renewal Request LACAC members received the CHO newsletter. 05.31 Moved by Jennifer Knox, seconded by Joha THAT LACAC renew its CHO membership fo "CARRIED" SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS Grand Trunk Railwav Anniversary Committee No meetings have been scheduled. ~t> . e awards program by early aining the request for funds as or November 2005 totaled $985.79. 05.32 ina Isert, seconded by Johanna deBoer financial report be accepted as presented. "CARRIED" 05.33 Moved by Jennifer Knox, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Victor Suppan be reimbursed $40 for the book "Iron in the Blood". "CARRIED" Minutes of LACAC Meeting: December 14th, 2005 Page 4 NEW BUSINESS 42 SCUqOO Street Development Proposal Coloured elevations of the development proposal was circulated to the Committee for comments. 05.34 Moved by Jennifer Knox, seconded by Kathy McKeever THAT LACAC appreciates the design of the buildi and materials displayed in the architect's elev keeping with the past history of the site. architectural features wings, which is in "CARRIED" 20 Kino Street East Facade and Transit Shelter Council passed a resolution to proceed wit LACAC is to provide input on the two propose McKeever will represent LACAC at a future meeting be decided in 2006. Severance of Non-a ricultural Rural P nto s completed between 1986 and 1990. The over the years to update the inventory but has been roject requires a significant amount of time and a mmittee passed the following motion: rt, seconded by Johanna deBoer alified summer student be hired by the Planning Services nt to complete a review and update of the Clarington Heritage ce inventory "CARRIED" HeritaQe Conservation District Plan The Committee reviewed a draft resolution on the HCD Plan that had been circulated by Jennifer Knox prior to the meeting. After much discussion the attached resolution was adopted by the Committee. Minutes of LACAC Meeting: December 14th, 2005 Page 5 05.36 Moved by Jennifer Knox, seconded by Karina Isert THAT the resolution on the Heritage Conservation District Plan as reviewed by the LACAC be endorsed. "CARRIED" ~!i![ipgron REPORT #1 REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 2006 SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2006 RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION (a) EGD-001-06 - Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for November, 2005 (b) ESD-001-06 - Monthly Response Report - November 2005 2. PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSED NEIGHBOURHOOD'DESIGN PLAN FOR VILLAGE NORTH NEIGHBOURHOOD IN NEWCASTLE APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAW AND FOR APPROVAL OF DRAFT PLANS OF SUBDIVISION TO PERMIT 1469 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, PARKS AND SCHOOLS APPLICANTS: SMOOTH RUN DEVELOPMENTS (METRUS DEVELOPMENTS INC.) AND BROOKFIELD HOMES (ONTARIO) LIMITED THAT Report PSD-001-06 be received; THAT the application to amend the Clarington Official Plan COPA 2005-008, submitted by Smooth Run Developments and Brookfield Homes (Ontario) Limited be referred back to staff for further processing and the completion of a Neighbourhood Design Plan; THAT the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2005-0003 and application for rezoning, ZBA 2005-042 submitted by Smooth Run Developments be referred back for further processing and completion of a Neighbourhood Design Plan; THAT the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2005-0004 and application for rezoning, ZBA 2005-043 submitted by Brookfield Homes (Ontario) Limited be referred back for further processing and the completion of a Neighbourhood Design Plan; CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET. BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623-3379 Report #1 - 2- January 16, 2006 THAT the applicants be required to undertake a Financial Impact Analysis to address the impacts of these proposals to the Municipality; THAT Staff conduct a community consultation process for the North Village Neighbourhood Plan; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-001-06 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. 3. BOWMANVILLE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN GRANTS UPDATE THAT Report PSD-002-06 be received; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-002-06 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 4. ORONO COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN GRANTS UPDATE THAT Report PSD-003-06 be received; and THAT all interested parties listed for Report PSD-003-06 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 5. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 1 AND DECEMBER 15, 2005 THAT Report PSD-004-06 be received; and THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on December 1,2005 for applications A2005-0051 and A2005-0052, and on December 15, 2005 for application A2005/008, and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment. 6. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM UPDATE THAT Report PSD-005-06 be received; and THAT all interested parties listed for Report PSD-005-06 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 7. WORK TECH SOFTWARE THAT Report COD-003-06 be received; THAT Work Tech Inc., Grimsby, Ontario be awarded a contract for the Work Tech Software in the amount of $43,000.00 (Plus GST); Report #1 - 3- January 16, 2006 THAT funds required in the amount of $43,000, which have been carried over be drawn from Information Technology Software Account #110-16-162-81611-7401; and THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-003-06, marked Schedule "A", authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be approved. 8. PRESENTATION - SAMVEG SAXENA, PRESIDENT & FOUNDER - UOIT SOLAR VEHICLE TEAM THAT the presentation and Certificate of Appreciation of Samveg Saxena, President & Founder - UOIT Solar Vehicle Team regarding the solar vehicle be received with thanks. BY-LAWS 2006-001 SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS JANUARY 16, 2006 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Work Tech Inc., Grimsby, Ontario, to enter into a license agreement for the municipal application (Item #7 of Report #1 )