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DATE: MONDAY, JANUARY 30,2006
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of a meeting of Council held on January 16, 2006
MAYOR'S STATE OF CLARINGTON ADDRESS
PUBLIC MEETING
In accordance with section 34(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, a public meeting is being held to
hear concerns and comments with respect to the Municipality's by-law to stop up and close a
portion ofWinnstanley Street identified as Parts 22 and 23 on Reference Plan 40R-23873
situated in Lot 9, Concession 2, Former Town of Bowmanville and to authorize the
conveyance of Part 22 on Reference Plan 40R-23873 situated in Lot 9, Concession 2,
Former Town of Bowmanville to Phip Ltd.
PRESENTATIONS
a) Roger Anderson - State of the Union Address
b) Santa Claus Parade Committee - Citation of Community Spirit
DELEGATIONS
a) Gerry Mahoney - Port Granby Project (Item #3 of Report #1)
b) Sarwan Sahota - Port Granby Project (Item #3 of Report #1 )
COR P 0 RAT ION 0 F THE M U N I CI PAL IT Y 0 F C LA R IN G TO t\
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIOL1C 3A6 T (905) 623-337!
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c) Harvey Thompson - Port Granby Project (Item #3 of Report #1)
d) Barb Spencer - Port Granby Project (Item #3 of Report #1)
e) John Stephenson - Port Granby Project (Item #3 of Report #1)
f) Afrika Nieves-Bentley - Upcoming School Fundraising Event
COMMUNICATIONS
Receive for Information
1-1 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham - 407 East Environmental Assessment (EA) Study
I - 2 Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation Meeting dated December 7, 2005
I - 3 Minutes of the St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee Meeting dated
December 14, 2005
I - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee Meeting
dated January 10, 2006
I - 5 Minutes of the Clarington Older Adult Association Board of Directors Meeting dated
January 10, 2006
I - 6 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee
Meeting dated December 13, 2005
I - 7 Minutes of the Tyrone Community Centre Meeting dated January 9, 2006
I - 8 Minutes Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Meeting dated
December 14, 2005
I - 9 Keith Miller, President and K. Robert Malcolmson, CEO and General Manager,
Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce - Nuclear New Build
I - 10 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee Meeting dated
November 17, 2005
I - 11 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board Meeting dated
January 4, 2006
Receive for Direction
D - 1 Art Short, Lions Club of Bowmanville - Rubber Duck Race
D - 2 Johanna de Boer - Resignation from the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee and the Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee
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D - 3 Don Carter - Resignation from the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory
Committee
D - 4 Deborah Hunter, Office Administrator, MS Society, Durham Regional Chapter,
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada - MS Carnation Month
D - 5 Keith Kelly - Resignation from the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee
D - 6 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa - Slow Moving Vehicle Triangle Sign
D - 7 The Honourable Lincoln Alexander, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Foundation - Young
Heritage Leaders Program
D - 8 Jack Sinclair, Executive Director, Eastview Boys and Girls Club - Swimming Safety
Program
D - 9 Carolyn Downs, City Clerk, City of Kingston - Heating Crisis for Low Income Families
D - 10 Betty de Haan, CAO/Clerk, Township of South Stormont - Bil/25, An Act to Preserve
the Gravesites of Former Premiers of Ontario
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of January 23, 2006
2. Report PSD-01 0-06 - Joint Board Decision on Phase 1 Appeal Involving Official
Plan Amendment 39 to Port Darlington Neighbourhood Secondary Plan and the
Applications for Approval to Expropriate 66 EastBeach Road and the West
Beach Lands Owned by Port Darlington Harbour Company
3. Confidential Report EGD-006-06 - Property Matter
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
OTHER BUSINESS
a) Regional Update
b) Boards and Committees Update
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BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
January 30, 2006
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Council Meeting Minutes
January 16, 2006
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on January 16, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Absent:
Also Present:
Mayor J. Mutton
Councillor A. Foster
Councillor D. MacArthur
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
. Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Manager of Construction, Engineering Services, N. Clark
(attended until 7:20 p.m.)
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome (attended until 7:47 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath (attended until 7:20 p.m.)
Manager of Special Projects, Planning Services, F. Langmaid
(attended the meeting from 7:08 p.m. to 7:47 p.m.)
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano
Director of FinancelTreasurer, N. Taylor (attended until 7:20 p.m.)
Director of Emergency Services, G. Weir (attended until 7:20 p.m.)
Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, H. Keyzers
(attended until 7:20 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Pingle indicated that she would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect
to a legal matter to be discussed during the "closed" session.
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Resolution #C-001-06
The Mayor's State of Clarington Address has been postponed until January 30, 2006.
DELEGATION
Clint Cole advised prior to the meeting that he would not be in attendance.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-002-06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved as per the
agenda, with the exception of Item 1-9.
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council 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 Municipalities 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 2005;
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;
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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
P17.GE The-- Toronto Drug Strategy Report.
I - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Older Adult Association Board of Directors
C06.CL.. Me~t~~g dated. December 9, 2005.
1- 4 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
C06.SA Committee meeting dated November 8, 2005.
I - 5 Marika Hare, General Manager, Central Region, Enbridge Gas
E06.GE . 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
SOO.GE 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.
1- 7 Debi Bentley, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that the City
C07.GE 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 all electors in the Region;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THATa 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
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.
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 .
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 Durham 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.
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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.
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.
John Tory, MPP, Leader of the Official Opposition, writing to Council
regarding Bill 37, liThe Disrespect for Taxpayers Actn. 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.
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.
Beth Gignac, Chair, Play Works Partnership, providing Council with "The
Cost of Excluding Ontario's Youth From Play" A Call to Action Report.
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:
"THA T 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."
Minutes of the Clarington Agriculture Advisory Committee Meeting dated
November 10, 2005.
Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee meeting dated
November 18, 2005.
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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.
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.
Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, writing to Martin de Rond,
Dir...-jor, Legislative and InformationServiceslTown 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 question adopted 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."
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."
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.
William Harford, MROO Alternate Zone 4, thanking Council for
purchasing memberships for Municipality of Clarington's retirees.
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Ian Macnab, CAO, Kawartha Conservation, providing Council with
copies of the 2006 Healthy Waters Calendar.
Roger Anderson, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario,
advising Council of the 107th Annual Conference dated August 13 - 16,
2006 in Ottawa.
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
rec.olved 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.
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.
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. 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-m~king 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.
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I - 30 Gary Vandergaast, Project Manager, Port Hope Area Initiative, advising
E07.PO 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
Ass~ssment 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
SOO.GE -Cw~ber 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
C06.LA meeting dated December 15, 2005.
1- 33 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, thanking Council for informing him of
L01.0M 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.
1- 35 The Centre for Land and Water Stewardship and the Oak Ridges
D02.0A Moraine Foundation, providing Council with a copy of Caring For Your
Land, a stewardship handbook for Oak Ridges Moraine landowners.
1- 9 Ernie Hardeman, MPP, Oxford and John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing
. L 11.GE 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.
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Resolution #C-003-06
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the concerns raised by Ernie Hardeman, MPP, Oxford and John O'Toole, MPP,
Durham, pertaining to Bill 206, Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System Act
2005, as it is currently written is not in the best interest of municipalities be endorsed
by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-004-06
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 2 be approved as per the agenda.
"CARRIED"
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Donna Donaldson, Durham Region Home Builders' Association,
requesting proclamation of the month of April 2006 as "New Homes
Month. "
(Proclaimed)
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. 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.
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Resolution #C-005-06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the Veterans Street Name Sign Program policy be waived in this instance;
THAT thEff'lame Sam Greenfield be approved to be usee in the Veterans Street Name
Sign Program; and
THAT John Grep"field be notified of Council's decision.
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Ronald Armstrong, 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.
Resolution #C-006-06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 3 be received for information.
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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;
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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;
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; and
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."
Resolution #C-007 -06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the resolution.the Town of Whitby regarding Highway 407 East Extension be
endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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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
cos! of liability insurance;
AND WHEREAS, a significant factor in the cost of municipal liability
insurance relates to The Negligence Act RS.O. 1990;
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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;
AND FURTHER, that this resolution be circulated to A.M.O., as well as
to all municipalities in the Province of Ontario for support."
Resolution #C-008-06
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the resolution of the Town of Essex regarding The Negligence Act RS.O. 1990
be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
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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
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THAT the Provincial Government work with the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario to develop a plan to begin the uploading of
provincial 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."
Resolution #C~009-06
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the resolution of the Region of Durham regarding Uploading of Provincial
Program Costs be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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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. n
Resolution #C-010-06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington endorses their resolution regarding Residential Solid Waste Collection in
the Town of Ajax and consents to the passage of By-law #53-2005.
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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;
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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;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT because the provincial
government's policy of deregulation and increased privatization 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. n
Resolution #C-011-06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Martha A. Pettit, Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of
Ajax, advising 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. n
YES NO
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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 Jollowing 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.
Resolution #C-012-06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Item 0 - 9 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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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
increases 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
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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;
T~~REFORE 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.)."
Resolution #C-013-06
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the resolution of the Region of Durham regarding the Gasoline Sector be
endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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Brian Knott, City Solicitor/Clerk, City of Sarnia, advising Council that the
City of Samia 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:
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
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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 on 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.
Resolution #C-014-06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 11 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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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
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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 -
WHEREAS the proposed transfer will create undue hardship for many
pregnant women and their families, particularly those who face
tral"'~portation 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 RV AP 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 honour its commitment to provide full hospital services to the
residents of Ajax, Pickering and Whitby; and
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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 resid ents of West
Durham receive the full hospital services that they have been repeatedly
promised;
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's 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."
Resolution #C-015-06
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 12 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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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
- -canaaian Heritage Museum to be designated as a "commercial" class
for assessment by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation;
A"""' 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. n
Resolution #C-016-06
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item D - 13 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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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
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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 possiblelfeasible 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
Ger.eral 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 GMin 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 c0-
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;
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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
government; and, (2) the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable
Paul Martin, and the Federal government; and (3 ) the General
Motors Corporation; and, (4) the Canadian AutoworkersUnion
and its membership, and to Mr. Gary Polonsky and staff of the
U.O.I.T. for their 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."
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Resolution #C-017 -06
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the resolution of the City of Oshawa regarding General Motors Corporation be
endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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Brian Knott, City Solicitor/Clerk, City of Sarnia, advising Councilthatthe
Cit~' 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
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."
Resolution #C-018-06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item D - 15 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report -
January 9, 2006
Resolution #C-019-06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the Generr.-: Purpose and Administration Committee Report of January 9,2006,
be approved.
"CARRIED"
Report #2 - Confidential Report ADMIN-001-06 regarding a Personnel Matter
Report #3 - Confidential Verbal Reports of the Solicitor pertaining to Legal Matters
Resolution #C-020-06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Confidential Report ADMIN-001-06 regarding a personnel matter and the
Confidential Verbal Reports of the Solicitor regarding legal matters be referred to the
end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Mutton advised that over 300 people attended the Mayor's Levee on
Sunday, January 14, 2006, held at the Newcastle Town Hall. He commended
Anne Greentree, Deputy Clerk on the wonderful job arranging the Levee and
noted that he believes that it was the largest Mayor's Levee to date. He also
congratulated the Village of Newcastle on their 150th Anniversary.
Councillor Foster presented Mayor Mutton a book entitled "Passing the Torch-
Our Youth Remembers" from the Courtice Secondary School regarding their
school trip to France.
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Resolution #C-021-06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the meeting be "closed" to consider Confidential Report ADMIN-001-06
pertaining to a personnel matter and the Confidential Verbal Reports of the
Solicitor pertaining to legal matters.
"CARRIED"
Report COD-002-06 - Brian McFarlane Hockey Museum
Resolution #C-022-06
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report COD-002-06 be received;
THAT the tender received from Peak Engineering and Construction Ltd., Brighton,
Ontario, being the lowest responsive bidder meeting ~II terms, conditions and
specifications of T eilder CL2005-46, be awarded the contract for the Construction of
the Brian McFarlane Hockey Museum, Bowmanville, Ontario at a total revised bid of
$859,544.00, plus GST;
THAT the requirements for tendering in accordance with Purchasing By-law # 94-129,
Paragraph 5, item 5.6 be waived for the production of the museum exhibits;
THAT the proposal from GSM Design Exhibits Inc, Montreal, Quebec, dated January
3, 2006 in the amount of $539,000.00, plus GST for the production of the exhibit
gallery be accepted subject to the negotiation of a formal contract which meets the
requirements of the Municipality of Clarington and is to the satisfaction of the
Purchasing Manager and Director of Community Services;
THAT the expenditure in the total amount of $1 ,398,544.00 ($859,544.00 tender +
$539,000.00 GSM Design Exhibits Inc., Montreal, Quebec), be drawn from
Clarington's Brian McFarlane Hockey Museum Account # 110-42-421-84242-7401;
THAT the Director of FinancelTreasurer be authorized to make application to the
Region of Durham for a debenture in the amount of $1,111,640.00 plus debenture
costs;
THAT Council express its intent to fund this project including debenture repayments
and financing to the extent allowable from future development charges; and
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THAT the By-laws attached to Report COD-002-06 and marked Schedules "A" and "B"
authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreements be
approved.
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Resolution #C-023-06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the actions taking during the "closed" session of Council be ratified.
"CARRIED"
BY-LAWS
Councillor Pingle stated a pecuniary interest during the "closed" session and refrained
from voting on the reading of the by-laws.
Resolution #C-024-06
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2006-001 to 2006-005, inclusive and that
the said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
2006-001 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
2006-002 being a by-law to authorize a contact between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Peak Engineering and Construction Ltd.,
Brighton, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Construction of the
Brian McFarlane Hockey Museum
2006-003 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and GSM Design Exhibits Inc., Montreal,
Quebec, to enter into agreement for the production of the exhibit gallery
for the Brian McFarlane Hockey Museum
2006-004 being a by-law to authorize the execution of Minutes of Settlement
between Wiggers Custom Yachts Limited, Port Darlington Harbour
Company and the Municipality of Clarington
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January 16, 2006
2006-005 being a by-law to authorize the execution of Minutes of Settlement
between Courtice Auto Wreckers Limited and Harvey Ambrose and the
Municipality of Clarington
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-025-06
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third f.I"'":I final reading of By-laws 2006-001 to 2006-005, inclusive be
approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Pingle stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from
discussion and voting on the confirming by-law.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-026-06
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2006-006 being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the
16th day of January, 2006, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second
-time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-027 -06
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2006-006 be approved.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-028-06
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:56 p.m.
"CARRIED"
MAYOR
MUNICIPAL CLERK
Qm:ipgton
REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 30, 2006
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, JANUARY 23,2006
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) EGD-003-06 - Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for
December, 2005
(b) ESD-002-06 - Monthly Response Report - December, 2005
2. REZONING TO CONVERT AN EXISTING WORKSHOP TO A GARDEN
SUITE
APPLICANT: BARRY MCCABE
THAT Report PSD-006-06 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by Barry McCabe be approved and that
the temporary use Zoning By-law amendment attached to Report PSD-006-06 be
adopted by Council;
THAT a by-law approving the removal of the "Holding (H)" symbol be forwarded
directly to Council once an agreement has been entered into;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement for the use of
a garden suite on the subject property; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-006-06 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623-3379
Report #1
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3. PORT GRANBY PROJECT - ANALYSIS REGARDING DOUBLE BASE LINER,
LAKESHORE ROAD GRADE SEPARATION, AND PRE-CONSTRUCTION
ROAD UPGRADES
THAT Report PSD-007-Q6 be received; and
THAT a copy of Staff Report PSD-007-06 and Council's decision be forwarded to
all interested parties indicated in Report PSD-007 -06.
4. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF
FOURTEEN DWELLINGS
APPLICANT: PHIP LIMITED (THE FOLEY GROUP)
THAT Report PSD-008-Q6 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by Phip Limited be approved and that the
Zoning By-law Amendment, attached to Report PSD-Q08-Q6, be adopted by Council;
THAT a By-law to remove the Holding (H) symbol be forwarded to Council at such
time that all the conditions related to development of these lands have been fulfilled;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized by By-law, Attachment #3 to
Report PSD-Q08-06, to execute an agreement with the applicant for this
development; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-Q08-Q6, any delegations, and the-
Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised 9f Council's
decision.
5. PLACES TO GROW
DRAFT GROWTH PLAN FOR THE GREATER GOLDEN HORSESHOE
THAT Report PSD-009-06 be received and endorsed as the Municipality's
comments on the Proposed Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe; and
THAT Report PSD-009-06 be forwarded to the Ministry of Public Infrastructure
Renewal and the Region of Durham Planning Department.
6. CLARINGTON CORNERS SUBDIVISION PHASE 1 STAGE 3,
BOWMANVILLE, PLAN 40M-1940, 'CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE'
AND 'ASSUMPTION BY-LAW',
FINAL WORKS INCLUDING ROADS AND OTHER RELATED WORKS
THAT Report EGD-004-06 be received;
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THAT the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for the Final Works, which include final stage roads and other related
Works, constructed within Plan 40M-1940; and
THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report EGD-004-06, assuming
certain streets within Plan 40M-1940 as public highways. -
7. BRIDLE COURT EXTENSION SUBDIVISION, COURTICE,
PLAN 40M-21 06, 'CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE' AND 'ASSUMPTION
BY-LAWS',
FINAL WORKS INCLUDING ROADS AND OTHER RELATED WORKS
THAT Report EGD-005-06 be received;
THAT the C"actor of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for the Final Works, which include final stage roads and other related
Works, constructed within Plan 40M-2106; and
THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report EGD-005-06, assuming
certain streets within Plans 40M-21 06, and 10M-822 as public highways.
8. CL2005-47, MILL STREET WATERMAIN REALIGNMENT, NEWCASTLE
THAT Report COD-004-06 be received;
THAT Cobourg Development Services Ltd., Cobourg, Ontario with a total bid in the
amount of $275,661.00 (Plus GST), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting
all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender CL2005-47, be awarded the
contract for the Mill Street Watermain Realignment, Newcastle as required by the
Engineering Department;
THAT funds required in the amount of $400,00.00 ($275,661.00 tender plus
contingencies, consulting and C.N. Rail Costs) be drawn from Engineering 2005
Capital J3udget Account # 110-32-330-83263-7401; and
THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-004-06, marked Schedule "A",
authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be
approved.
9. RFP2005-17 - MAIL-IN VOTING SERVICE
THAT Report COD-005-06 be received;
THAT Canada Post Corporation, Ottawa, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of
$96,594.96 (Plus GST), being the most responsible bidder meeting all terms,
conditions, and specifications of RFP 2005 -17, be awarded the contract for the
Mail-In Voting Services as required by the Municipal Clerk's Department;
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THAT funds required in the amount of $96,594.96 (plus GST) be drawn from
Account # 100-19-193-10190-7101; and
THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-Q05-06, marked Schedule "A",
authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be
approved.
10. RFP2005-19 - SUPPLY OF AUTOMATED COUNT PROCESS FOR MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS
THAT Report COD-006-06 be received;
THAT Dominion Voting Systems Corporation, Toronto, Ontario with a total bid in
the amount of $61 ,452.00 (Plus GST), being the lowest, most responsible bidder
meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of RFP 2005-19, be awarded the
contract for the Supply of Automated Count Process for Municipal Elections as
required by the Municipal Clerk's Department;
THAT funds required in the amount of $61 ,452.00 (plus GST) be drawn from
Account # 100-19-193-10190-7101; and
THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-006-06, marked Schedule "A",
authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be
approved.
11. TENDER CL2005-38, STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS
LOCATIONS
THAT Report COD-007 -06 be received;
THAT Langley Utilities Contracting, Bowmanville, Ontario with a total bid in the
amount of $105,838.00 (plus G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting
all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender CL2005-38, be awarded the
contract for the Street Lighting Improvements at Various Locations as required by
the Engineering Department;
THAT the total funds required in the amount of $115,250.00 ($105,838.00 tender
plus work by Hydro One, plus addition work under Tender CL2003-27,
contingencies, consulting and less works recoverable from developers) be drawn
as follows: -
a. $10,500.00 (Part A) from 2005 Capital Budget
Account # 110-32-324-83279-7401;
Report #1
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January 30, 2006
b. $20,000.00 (Part C,D, E & F) from the 2005 Capital Budget
Account # 110-32-324-83221-7401;
c. $9,500.00 additional funds to be reallocated from Part A of 2005 Capital
Budget Account # 110-32-324-83279-7401;
d. $10,500.00 shortfall for Parts C, D, E and F to be funded from the Roads
Contribution Reserve Fund;
e. THAT the remaining funds in the amount of $64,750.00 for Parts Band G
be drawn from the 2004 Capital Budget Account # 110-32-324-83248-7401;
and
THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-007-06, marked Schedule "A",
authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be
approved.
12. PRESENTATION - TOM BARRIE, CHAIRPERSON, AGRICULTURE ADVISORY
COMMITTI:E - 2005 ANNUAL REPORT
THAT the presentation of Tom Barrie, Chairperson, Agriculture Advisory
Committee be received with thanks.
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
JANUARY 30, 2006
CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION
1- 1 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of a letter
from The Honourable Harinder Takhar, Minister of Transportation,
regarding the 407 East Environmental Assessment (EA) Study. Mr.
Takhar estimates that it will take approximately three years to conclude
the Environmental Assessment Study.
I - 2 Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation meeting dated December 7, 2005.
(Copy attached)
I - 3 Minutes I)f the St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee
meeting dated December 14, 2005. (Copy attached)
I - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee
meeting dated January 10, 2006. (Copy attached)
I - 5 Minutes of the Clarington Older Adult Association Board of Directors
meeting dated January 10, 2006. (Copy attached)
I - 6 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee meeting dated December 13, 2005. (Copy attached)
I - 7 Minutes of the Tyrone Community Centre meeting dated January 9, 2006.
(Copy attached)
I - 8 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority meeting dated
December 14, 2005. (Copy attached)
I - 9 Keith Miller, President and K. Robert Malcolmson, CEO and General
Manager, Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, advising Council that
they are in support of the Region of Durham's and the Municipality of
Clarington's resolutions supporting the Nuclear New Build at the
Darlington Nuclear Generation Station "B" site.
I - 10 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
meeting dated November 17, 2005. (Copy attached)
I - 11 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board meeting dated _
January 4, 2006. (Copy attached)
Summary of Correspondence
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January 30, 2006
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 1 Art Short, Lions Club of Bowmanville, requesting permission to occupy
the bridge over the Bowmanville Creek at King Street West (Highway 2)
on Saturday, June 17,2006, for their annual Rubber Duck Race.
(Motion to approve provided the
organizations apply for and obtain a
Road Occupancy Permit)
D - 2 Johanna de Boer, submitting her resignation from the Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committee and the Highway 407 Community
Advisory Committee.
(Motion to receive resignations, to
forward a letter to Ms. de Boer to thank
her for her service to the Committees
and to refer correspondence to the
Municipal Clerk)
D - 3 Don Carter, submitting his resignation from the Clarington Traffic
Management Advisory Committee.
(Motion to receive resignation, to
forward a letter to Mr. Carter to thank
him for his service to the Committee and
to refer correspondence to the Municipal
Clerk)
D - 4 Deborah Hunter, Office Administrator, MS Society, Durham Regional
Chapter, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, requesting Council to
proclaim the month of Mayas MS Carnation Month and she is also
requesting permission to sell carnations from Friday, May 12 to Sunday,
May 14, 2006.
(Motion to proclaim and to grant
permission to sell carnation from Friday,
May 12 to Sunday, May 14, 2006)
D - 5 Keith Kelly, submitting his resignation from the Clarington Accessibility
Advisory Committee.
(Motion to receive resignation, to
forward a letter to Mr. Kelly to thank him
for his service to the Committee and to
refer correspondence to the Municipal
Clerk)
Summary of Correspondence
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January 30, 2006
D - 6 Sandra Krane, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising that the City of
Oshawa on January 16, 2006, passed the following resolution:
"THAT correspondence dated December 19, 2005, from Councillor Gord
Robinson, Municipality of Clarington providing a copy of the Municipality of
Clarington's slow moving vehicle triangle sign as an alternative to the sign
being promoted by the Region of Durham be received for information."
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Planning Services and to the
Agricultural Advisory Committee)
D - 7 The Honourable Lincoln Alexander, Chairman, Ontario Heritage
Foundation, inviting Council to participate in the Ontario Heritage
Foundation's "Young Heritage Leaders Program" to recognize young
volunteers who are involved in protecting, preserving or celebrating
heritage In the community. The deadline for nominations is
March 10, 2006.
(Motion to direct the Municipal Clerk to
place an ad in the local newspapers)
D - 8 Jack Sinclair, Executive Director, Eastview Boys and Girls Club, proposing
to take the lead in launching the first Regionally coordinated swimming
safety program for elementary students in Durham Region. During the
summer of 2005, there were an unprecedented number of drownings in
Ontario a majority of victims were new Canadians whose families
experience difficulties to access swimming lessons. The agency proposes
that a partnership between the Regional Municipality of Durham, Catholic
School Board, Durham District School Board and Eastview Boys and Girls
Club, form a collaborative partnership with Durham's eight municipalities.
The municipalities, school boards and Eastview Boys and Girls Club could
provide a "donation in kind" of pool time and schedule aquatic
instructorsllifeguards and busing. These costs would be invoiced back to
the Region of Durham by the municipalities and school boards. Funding
could come from the National Child Benefit program.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 9 Carolyn Downs, City Clerk, City of Kingston, advising that the City of
Kingston on January 10, 2006, passed the following resolution:
"THAT Council adopt the following strategy in response to the looming
heating crisis for low income families:
Immediate
. $20,000 from the remaining unallocated 2005 Ontario Works
Placement Enhancement Fund be allotted to the existing Utility
Bank funds
. $10,000 be provided to support the Warm Room operations
proposed by the Housing Action Coalition (as approved by Council
December 13, 2005)
Summary of Correspondence
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January 30, 2006
Short Term (January 1, 2006 - June 1, 2006)
. An allotment of $23,770 from the Housing Division 2006 budget to
enhance the Utility Bank Fund
. $50,000 for a Utilities Outreach Position, from the Working Fund
Reserve, reporting to the Community & Family Services
Department located within the City of Kingston (as approved by
Council December 6, 2005)
. Revisions to the Utility Bank Program such that it would -become a
grant program rather than a grant/loan program, with a maximum
grant payout of $750
. An increase in the Ontario Works discretionary benefit maximum for
eligible Ontario Woks recipients to a maximum of $500 per
household with eligibility being once within every 12 month period
rather than every 24 months
. Consider expanding this strategy to include ODSP recipients
pending a comprehensive consideration of budget impact and
staffing resources issues
Long Term
· Support staff in researching and developing a comprehensiv~ and
integrated homelessness strategy in collaboration with community
groups and Utilities Kingston, which will include among other
things, possible service enhancements, streamlining access to
funds, emergency shelter provision and use, development
enhanced and expanded community partnerships, and improving
the energy efficiency of residential buildings;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be circulated to the
Honourable John Gerretsen, M.P.P., the Honourable Dalton McGuinty,
Premier, the Honourable Donna Cansfield, Ontario Minster of Energy, the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario and all municipalities on our
standard mailing list for endorsement;
AND FURTHER THAT the province be requested to match community
raised funds." _
(Motion for Direction)
D - 10 Betty de Haan, CAO/Clerk, Township of South Stormont, advising that the
Township of Stormont on January 11,2006, passed the following
resolution:
'WHEREAS one of the most historic sites, namely St. Andrews Cemetery
is located in St. Andrews West, Township of South Stormont, Province of
Ontario;
.
AND WHEREAS this cemetery is the final resting place of Ontario's first
Premier,the late John Sandfield MacDonald;
AND WHEREAS this cemetery is the resting place of Simon Fraser, the
great Canadian explorer;
Summary of Correspondence
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January 30, 2006
AND WHEREAS these gravestones and the stone wall around the
cemetery has deteriorated substantia1ly, restoration and preservation of
this and all other important Ontario historical sites is imperative;
AND WHEREAS Bill 25, An Act to preserve the gravesites of former
Premiers of Ontario, presented by MPP Jim Brownell, which will require
the Minister of Culture to mark gravesites of former Premiers of Ontario
and permit the Minister to make agreements for the care and preservation
of such gravesites, has received first reading.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Township of
South Stormont strongly supports Bill 25 and urges the Province of Ontario
to approve the Private Member's Bill to preserve the gravesites of former
premiers of Ontario;
AND FU~THUR BE IT RESOLVED THAT this resolution be circulated to
The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs, The
Honourable Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Culture, Jim Brownell, MPP,
and AMO for distribution to all Ontario municipalities for endorsement and
support."
(Motion for Direction)
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Minutes of Meeting # 9/05
Meeting #9/05 was held on Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at the Kawartha Conservation office. Chair Ruth
called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone. Chair Ruth noted that Blair Martyn was
in hospital and that our thoughts and prayers were with him at this time. Chair Ruth then congratulated
Larry O'Connor for !lis successful work to achieve funding for a Community Health Centre for Brock
Township. The Chair also congratulated Nancy Aspden (nee Chamberlain) on her marriage.
Present:
Absent:
Staff:
Guest:
Alex Ruth, Chair
Donna Villemaire, Vice-chair
Lynn Philip Hodgson
Audrey Holden
John Huke
Don MacArthur
Larry O'Connor
Guy Scott
Blair Martyn
Ian Macnab
Mark Majchrowski
Wanda Stephen
Nancy Aspden
Stefanie Gauley
Lezlie Goodwin
Jessie James
Kim Judson
Dave Lougheed
Learie Miller
Jason Phillips
Alex Shulyarenko
Iryna Shulyarenko
Heather Surette
Kristie Vi rgoe
Arlene Waite
Mrs. Christina O'Connor
Twps. of Cavan-Millbrook-North Monaghan
City of Kawartha Lakes
Township of Scugog
City of Kawartha Lakes
City of Kawartha Lakes
Municipality of C1arington
Township of Brock
Township of Galway, Cavendish & Harvey
Township of Scugog
Chief Administrative Officer
Director of Watershed Management
Director of Corporate Services
GIS Specialist
Environmental Planning Technician
Communication Specialist
Watershed Resource Technician
Administrative Assistant
Conservation Areas Technician
Resources Planner
Corporate Services Assistant
Water Quality Specialist
Hydrologist
Aquatic Biologist
Manager, Environmental Protection & Restoration
Financial Services Assistant
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Adoption of Agenda
Director Hodgson requested an item related to Scugog Island be placed on the agenda.
Res. # 76/05
Moved by: Larry O'Connor
Seconded by: Donna Villemaire
Resolved, That, the agenda for meeting #9/05 be adopted as amended.
CARRIED
Declaration of PC~_i'iiary Interest
- None was declared.
Minutes of Meeting # 8/05
Res. # 77/05
Moved by: Don MacArthur
Seconded by: Guy Scott
Resolved, That, the minutes of Meeting # 8/05 be adopted as received.
CARRIED
Generic Regulation Text
The Board of Directors considered the proposed regulation to manage development, interference with
wetlands and alterations to shorelines and watercourses.
Res. # 78/05
Moved by: Larry O'Connor
Seconded by: Lynn Philip Hodgson
Whereas a local regulation to manage development, interference with wetlands and alterations to shorelines
and watercourses has been prepared in conformity with the provisions outlined in Section 28 of the
Conservation Authorities Act, and standards for mapping and public consultation have been followed,
Therefore Be It Resolved, That, the Board of Directors of Kawartha Region Conservation Authority receives
the staff report on the regulation; and,
That, the Board of Directors of Kawartha Region Conservation Authority adopts the subject regulation; and,
Further, That the Board of Directors of Kawartha Region Conservation Authority directs the said regulation
and related documentation be submitted to the Conservation Ontario Peer Review Committee and
subsequently to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources for approval by the Minister.
CARRIED
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Permits issued under Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Regulation 33/94 for 2005
The Board considered permits issued by staff throughout 2005.
Res. # 79/05
Moved by: John Huke
Seconded by: Donna Villemaire
Resolved, That, the staff report on permits issued under Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways
Regulation 33/94 for the year 2005 be received and action taken by staff in these matters ratified.
CARRIED
2006 3udget and Municipal Levy
The Board voted unanimously to approve the budget and associated levy. The results of the weighted vote
are attached.
Res. # 80/05
Moved by: Don MacArthur
Seconded by: Lynn Philip Hodgson
Resolved, That, the 2006 operating budget for Kawartha Region Conservation Authority be set at
$1,552,700.00, and;
That, the general benefiting municipal levy in support of the operating budget be set at $975,900.00 with
this operating program levy being apportioned between watershed municipalities as follows:
Municipality Apportionment % Levy
. City of Kawartha Lakes 61.1481 $585,738.00
. Region of Durham 34.7726 $333,086.00
. Galway, Cavendish & Harvey 3.6983 $ 35,426.00
. Cavan-Millbrook- North Monaghan 0.3810 $ 3,650.00
,and;
That, special benefiting capital projects proceed as the required municipal funding for them
is approved by the benefiting municipality/municipalities
CARRIED
2006 Meeting Schedule
The meeting schedule for 2006 was set.
Res. # 81/05
Moved by: Donna Villemaire
Seconded by: Larry O'Connor
Resolved, That, the meeting schedule for 2006 be approved as presented with the understanding that the
Chair may alter this schedule as circumstances may dictate.
CARRIED
KRCA Budget Vote
2006
Dec.7,2005
Res. #
No
80/05
Abstain
Board of Directors:
Present
Vote Available
Percentage Percentage
Vote'A. (Y or N)
(Y or N or A) Vote Total
YES
NO
City of Kawarft Lakes
50
9. Donna.Villemaire
16.6666
16.6666
16.6666
0
3. John Hulce
16.8667
16.6667
16.6667
O
2. Audrey Holden
1.Lynn Hodgson
1.6.6667
11.1876
16.6667
11.1876
166667
11.1876'
0
SCUgog
0
5. Blair Ma n
11.1875
0
0
0
Brock
6. La ` 'O'Connor
11.1876
1141876
11.1876'
O
Clarington
14. Don MacArthur
11:1875
11.1875
11.1875
0
Voting
Y
Yes
N
No
A
Abstain
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Status of the Land Use Plan - Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation
Director Hodgson brought forward correspondence from the Township of Scugog dealing with a land use
plan on Scugog Island as it relates to the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First nation and the first nation Land
Management Act C-49.
Res. # 82/05
Moved by: Larry O'Connor
Seconded by: Donna Villemaire
Resolved, That, correspondence from Scugog Township on the status of the land use plan - Mississaugas of
Scugog Island First Nation, be received; and,
That, Kawartha Region Conservation Authority express to Ms. Bev Oda MP concern with the land use by the
MX Trdck on the Scugog Island First Nation and the potential negative affect on the Lake Scugog watershed.
CARRIED
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. and a Christmas social time followed.
Alex Ruth
Chair
Ian D. Macnab
Chief Administrative Officer
The next scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors is January 18th. This will
be the Annual General Meeting held at the Township of Scugog municipal office.
The business session will start at 6:30 p.m. followed by a public reception.
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St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday December 14, 2005
6:00 p.m. - St. Mary's Cement Technical Centre
Attendees: . Glenda Gies, Port Darlington Community Association
John Roxborough, Port Darlington Community Association
Anthony Skinner, Aspen Springs Community Association
Richard Fink, Human Resources Manager, St. Marys Cement
Ruben Plaza, St. Marys Cement -
Martin Vroegh, St. Marys Cement, Environment Manager
Cindy Strike, Municipality of Clarington
Pat Pingle, Municipality of Clarlngton
Regrets: Rick Rossi, Port Darlington Community Association
Wilson Little, St. Marys Cement
John Hill, St. Marys Cement, Quarry Manager
Brent Mavin, Municipality of Clarington
1. Motion that the agenda be approved.
2. Moved adoption of Notes from September 13, 2005 meeting.
Motion by Richard Fink, seconded by Pat Pingle.
CARRIED
3. Works Report
a) Marsh reconfiguration
No change. The fmal work regarding vegetation will occur in spring 2006.
b) Operation
Update on blast monitoring
No exceedences since the last CRC meeting. Pat reported that she had called St. Marys
regarding a blast during the week of December 5 and was waiting for an explanation.
Update PM - 10 Monitoring Stations
The PM-l 0 monitoring stations recorded three exceedences since the last report: one on
September 7 at one station near Hutton Transport which is thought to be due to the truck
St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee
DRAFT Meeting Minutes
December 14, 200S
Page 2
activity; a second on September 13 at all three monitoring stations which is thought to be due
to general smog conditions in southern Ontario; and a third exceedence on October 19 at the
Cedarcrest monitoring station which is thought to be related to dock activities.
Ruben indicated that St. Marys is considering discontinuing the monitoring during winter
months as the exceedences appear to occur primarily during the summer months. After some
discussion, it was agreed that further analysis of the year over year trends would be presented_
to the CRC for review.
Update on progress addressing stack emissions
- Ruben reported that the installation of the equipment for lime injection to control S02 is
virtually complete and this system will be functional in January 2006.
St. Marys will be installing equipment to inject urea to control NOx over the next few months
in order to have it functional by early spring.
Quarry deepening proposal
Richard reported that discussions are continuing with OPO regarding their comments on St.
Mary's proposed plan.
Dock expansion project
No change.
\ Use of Tire Derived Fuel
Pat raised a concern that use of tires as fuel in the cement process will produce a darker
cement product which is unacceptable to buyers. Martin reported that the steel belts in tires
increase the level of iron in the concrete and will result in darker cement, although there are
methods to minimize this effect.
Martin reported that Lafarge is pursuing burning of a number of waste materials, including
tires, at their Bath plant. Recent media coverage suggested, inaccurately, that approval had
been received when, in fact, they have received agreement from the MOE to proceed with an
application for approval under EP A Section 5 rather than under a full Environmental
Assessment process.
Martin also indicated that the Ministry of the Environment may take responsibility for
managing tires in Ontario. St. Marys and other Ontario cement plants may pursue using tires
as fuel if the proposal under the draft Scrap Tire Plan to sunset this activity within five years
is no longer relevant.
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St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee
DRAFT Meeting Minutes
December 14,2005
Page 3
4. St. Marys Public Relations
Approximately thirty people attended the quarry open house for rock clubs to search for
fossils held on Sunday, October 16.
St. Marys' participated in the Clarington Fire Safety Day on Saturday, September 24 with
approximately 2,000 visitors. St. Mary's focus was on electrical safety.
St. Marys reported that the next newsletter, to be focused on 'the environment', is behind
schedule and is now scheduled to be distributed early in 2006.
Redesign of the corporate website is pending and therefore email notification of blasting and
adding the blasting schedule to the St. Marys' web site have not yet been implemented.
5. Waterfront ~.:..u'1agement Plan Status Report
Municipality of Clarington and CLOCA met with PDCA residents to discuss the Waterfront
Management Plan on October 4, 2005. The proposed 'upland trail' was reviewed and
construction of this is currently underway. CLOCA is updating the plan based on the recent
redesignation of the Bowmanville Marsh as Provincially Significant. This report is expected
in February 2006 and will be presented to another PDCA meeting.
6. Community Concerns
a) Received by St. Marys and the Municipality of Clarington
Neither St. Marys nor the Municipality of Clarington received complaints since the last CRC
meeting.
St. Marys provided an update on the situation with the couple who had complained that their
windows had cracked as a result of blasting. St. Marys retained a second consultant and this
consultant confirmed that St Marys was not responsible for the damage. When this report
was provided to the couple, they again did not accept the report and insisted that St. Marys
reimburse them for the damage.
7. Other Business
No other business.
Next Meeting:
Tuesday March 7, 2005
6:00 p.m.
St. Marys Technical Centre
Notes prepared by G. Gies
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Cl!J!il1gron
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DRAFT MINUTES
OF THE CLARINGTON HWY. 407 COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CAC MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair - Bradford Soles
Vice-Chair - Linda Gasser
Fred Biesenthal
Mark Canning
Staff In Attendance:
Sharon Norris - Recording Secretary
Janice Szwarz - Planning Services
Absent:
Gerald Brown, Joanna DeBoer, Ron Hooper, George Khouri, Jim Schell, Leslie Benson
DATE:
RE:
Other
Business
Bill Harford
Karina Isert (LACAC)
Ross Libbey (Traffic Advisory Committee)
Murray Paterson
January 11, 2006
HIGHWAY 407 COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
January 10, 2006 Meeting No. 23
Meeting commenced 7:00 p.m.
Welcome b Chair.
- -
A workshop is _ proposedfgr ~~turda~,.Februa~ 4th fr()I'I'19:OO
a.m. to 1 :00 p.m. re~arcjing- iqentification ofevaluatiorffactors
and criteria to. be. use~used toas~essthe plaf'!ning
alternatives. It 1S unknown if the workshop is open to the public
and if is yet to be advertised; 'Linda "GEisser has requested that
people be pre-registered. ,
. .. - .. ", ....' , "'0' ,"',
At t~e\yorks?opwe~hould a~kfor time to review research
and ask thEl!t~ey 'rti~ulate the issues. It is expected that
the WOf'kshQPWiII establish a weighting mechanism. EA
process needs to be explained - I.e. start with an
educatiol1illpiece prior to the workshop.
Remember to check the 407 web for final workshop details.
MT AG meeting Tues. Jan. 17th to review comments on Public
Involvement. Comments received by MTO by Jan. 29th are to
be posted on the web as a draft. Nothing posted to date.
Linda advised committee of video worth watching regarding
living and worki~ in the same area. From Studio 2, TVO,
aired January 2 . Mississauga was shown as an example of a
"live/work" community with its congestion issues.
GTA Fare Card System is scheduled for 2008 - allowing travel
from one transit s stem to another.
ClNilJgton
DRAFT MINUTES
OF THE CLARINGTON HWY. 407 COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Review of
Draft Minutes
Comments on
Draft
Proactive
Involvement
Plan
Page 1 - Murray Patterson listed as present twice.
Page 2 -:- Comment. Colleen Goodchild has moved to the
Region. Janice to determine who is taking her place.
Page 3 - Third paragraph should read "Question regarding
hardship cases who cannot sell their properties due to the .
route. "
Janice
Concerns were voiced that Taunton Road was not in the 5 year
budget. Would like this to be part of the E.A.
Minutes acce ted as amended.
Review of Linda Gasser's preliminary comm~nt~(wfitte'obefore
the announcement of the workshop). .....
The Project Team seems to be focussed ofjfjutJlP~rs~fpeople
involved and this is not indicative of effe~i. .u~licinvolvement.
The impression is that they are opento sutionson getting
people involved, but they must b~.impl~mE:l"tilble. .
. <:.- ',' . :.:' '-' -'" ,',',;:'
We must receive information inatim~I~:maRn~r so,thafo\Jr
comments can be incorporatedintott'l~dech~i9n ma.k. i..n g;
.' . ...:.....". - "" ,'" '. ',', .
Need to.~econsistent..+.T~eydeSlrearli"no,,~tive approach
versu~;aRr~~c::ribedformat, howeverthE!y hilve prescribed a
drop..inform~tfor PJ7s., . ....... . .....,. .............//.. ...
Thi~.pr()ject hasbee~aroundf9r many years - people are
fatigu~d.; Theg~ner~lfeelingjs..who cares unless it goes
thrOLJ~.~my pa~~yard...' Only when the route is established, will
the ~ffr.cte~.PeOple~et' involved - this will be too late. Mentality
is let the elected officials deal with it.
Neecft?lookat this as an opportunity to discuss sustainable
transp()ttation, determine how it willl.ikely develop and what it
mayJook like. There are ways to engage people, just need the
right "hook" for each of them.
The mailing list of interested parties is now at 2,000 people.
Development Charges are not covering the true cost of growth -
developers should have to pay DCs on transportation related
costs.
Energy and fuel costs will change attitudes towards public
transit usage.
Drop In PIC Sessions:
Fact sheets should be prepared as preparatory material
to inform eo Ie rior to sessions.
C1Willgton
DRAFT MINUTES
OF THE CLARINGTON HWY. 407 COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Need to show how projects will be sustainable - what
other infrastructure will be needed - financial
accessibility. Building the 407 will attract developers and
will be used by local traffic.
Safety - public safety (user safety) needs to be
addressed.
We are the only municipality that has struck a committee
- but not acknowledged in the draft Proactive Janice
Involvement Plan - Janice to comment on this. .
Presentations provided by advisory groups~de$crit>~
Provincial policy - these should be mad~~,,~i1a~l~loour
group. The Greenbelt Plan and Places ,toC3row are other
good bases of information for our com~itt~~rtchec~
websites for documents. . ..
Ministrv of Public Infrastructure~~ne\y~l-Placesto Grow
MAH - Protectina the Greenbelt:T~~ G~7erlbeltPlan .,
Places to Grow has a,lJocatedPop~l~tiona~d employment
figuresJorall, how:verDufham, Re~lon d()E!s not show an
i~crease in empleymept targetsfor2;o01-2.931.
Goods Movementi~' primarily to'theUSA; therefore it does
not makesensefc>r thesE!type~otcompanies to set up in
Durham. rResearch firms (he.Science/Energy) could work
here and,benefitfrom UOrT..We are however at a
disadvantag~ having only one university versus the area
west of theGT A.
Residual Waste E.A. - Durham Region
tooking at energy from waste facility
Focussing on publicly owned lands
Durham owns lands near Energy Park and the
possible 407 link.
Rail could be used for "garbage trains".
Janice to source the "Recommended Directions" document
from the Durham region OP Review for the committee. Janice
Public Transit Usage Discussion:
Inconvenient to take, however should you lose license it would
be a necessity. The time it takes to wait and take transit versus
travellin b car. Transit a s for itself in other wa s than 'ust
'ClNilJgron
DRAFT MINUTES
OF THE CLARINGTON HWY. 407 COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
through the fares. The cost to drive (need to consider fuel,
parking, insurance, maintenance) versus the cost to take
transit.
HOV lanes in Washington allow drivers to pick up riders on the
side of the road to qualify their use of the HOV lanes.
Mark offered his experiment of taking public transit for 6
r; ..Joths. He determined that. it was less stress, same cost and
more timely to drive.
Public Involvement Plan>",
Will they adhere to the plan. They will not b~apl~ tofQ'fit all the
promises made. Need to keep on them to resolvei$sues. (be
vigilant) as they do not have the resourcesjt()doan~.;of this
s~. !
Ask them to send an email to theJntertt~te~.parties!list if a
major document is to be rele~sedorhasbf:len recently
posted to the web.
Next Meetings February7;2006
Meetin Roorn1C
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Oarington Older Adult Association
Board of Directors Meeting (Special Meeting)
Minutes of Tuesday Januaty 10, 2006
Present:
V. Ashton
J. Greenfield
J..Hilborn
D. MacArthur
D. Morris
M Richards
J. Roberts
S. Robson
N. Welsh
J.Williams
Regrets:
L. Lyle
J. Pattrick
S. Robson
J. Schell
Guests :
J. Coffey
S. Oosby
L. McDonald
1.0 Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.rn by President M Richards.
2.0 Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved without any additions.
Moved: J. Greenfield
Seconded: J.Hilborn
CARRIED
3.0 Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting
The minutes of the previous meeting were deferred until Friday January 13.
4.0 New Business
4.1 Approval of Draft Budget 2006
J; Coffey discussed the details of the draft budget for 2006.
Motion: "To approve the proposed draft budget and forward it to
Nancy Taylor."
Moved: J. Hilborn
Seconded: J. Roberts
CARRIED
4.2 Board Development Material
L. McDonald distributed a package of Board development material to each
Board member. The material is to be read by each member and discussed on
Friday January 13, 2006.
5.0 Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.rn
Moved: J. Williams
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NOTES OF MEETING OF
SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HELD ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 13, 2005
AT 7:00 P.M.
Present:
(Voting)
Arthur Burrows Jim Cleland
Cathrine McKeever Joe McKenna
Karin Murphy (Vice Chair)
Also Present:
(Non-Voting)
Peter Windolf
Regrets:
David Best Allan Hewitt (Chair)
Councillor Don MacArthur Greg Wells (GRCA)
Absent:
Carn McCauley (MNR)
Leanne Sobol
1. Agenda
Additions
There were no additions to the agenda.
Acceotance of Agenda
MOVED by Jim Cleland, seconded by Joe McKenna
THAT the agenda for December 13, 2005 be accepted.
CARRIED
2. Minutes of November 8, 2005
Corrections
There were no corrections to the minutes.
Approval of Minutes
MOVED by Jim Cleland, seconded by Cathrine McKeever
THAT the minutes of October 11, 2005 be approved.
CARRIED
3. Issues arising from the Minutes
There were no issues arising from the minutes.
S. Updates
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Lion's Memorial Forest
The Lion's Club has the building material for the entrance feature. Four posts have been
installed. The remaining construction on the entrance feature will be completed by mid-
April, 2006.
Shelter
The contract has been awarded to Kraco Carpentry. The building permit is pending.
Kraco anticipates installation of the posts on December 21. Once the posts are installed,
Kraco can work on the roof when the weather permits. The shelter must be completed by
April 15, 2006 to unveil at the Earth Day event. A discrepancy between the purchase
order and the low bid was pointed out. Peter will advise Purchasing to correct the
discrepancy.
Hunting
. Some hunting along the lake continues to occur. Mitch Phinney, the conservation officer
for the area has been sent a copy of the Municipality's Fire Arms by-law. Arthur has
spoken to Mitch and has been advised to record the license plate numbers of the hunters.
Mitch Phinney will call them to advise the hunters that discharging fire arms is prohibited
at the SWNA.
Kaitlin Construction
The construction.ofthe west phase of the Port of Newcastle subdivision is now at the
edge of the SWNA. The new storm water pond is under construction between the
Toronto Street parking lot and the lake.
Arthur mentioned that water from the pond was being pumped into the marsh instead of
the lake. Peter will notify Norm Clark, Manager of Construction to look into it. The silt
from the pond could impact fish spawning.
6. 2006 Capital Budget
Projects included in the 2006 budget submission are:
- Bridge erosion repair
- Information kiosk
- Reforestation of Foster Meadow and Wilmot Meadow
After the last meeting, members were asked to forward any additional ideas to Peter.
Cathrine suggested we install a viewing machine, similar to what you would see at
Niagara Falls. The company who supplies these machines, Hi-Spy Viewing Machines, is
located in Cobourg. They provided an information package and brought a demonstration
model to the Municipality for inspection. The committee was asked if they agreed that a
viewing machine, installed in conjunction with the new shelter, should be added to the
list of 2006 Capital projects.
MOVED by Cathrine McKeever, seconded by Joe McKenna
THAT a 20x, non-coin operated viewing machine be purchased and installed along the
bluff trail near the shelter.
CARRIED
7. Sub-Committee Updates
Communications
A winter newsletter will be prepared for a February distribution. Proposed articles could
include:
- Update on residential construction on the east side of SWNA
- Winter ecology and wildlife of the SWNA
Arthur provided his notes from the November 16 Wilmot Fisheries Management Plan.
They will be an c.::achment to the minutes.
8. Other Business
DEAC A ward Nominations
The DEAC awards are currently requesting nominations by January 30 and the
committee agrees that we should submit an application. But this year we should focus on
a category that recognizes Communication. A copy of the nomination forms will be an
attachment to the minutes.
A two page description of the nominees' accomplishments is to be part of all
submissions. The communications subcommittee will prepare this information and will
hold a special meeting if required.
Earth Dav 2006
Earth Day 2006 falls on Saturday April 22, so there is no need to consider a weekday
event in 2006.
Purple Martin Houses
Jim recommended that we install two Martin houses. He will obtain the plans and we can
work with a local school or the Wilmot Creek Woodworkers Club to get them built.
Adjournment:
9:00 P.M.
Next Meeting:
Tuesday January 10, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Meeting Room lA
Notes prepared by P. Windolf
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Tyrone Community Centre
Memorandum
. .
To: Executive Board Members
From: Lynda Burnett
Cc: Pat Ping/e, Town Clerk
Date: January 9, 2006
Subject: Minutes - November Community Centre Board Meeting
Attendees:
Lynda Burnett
Kate Rowan
Jack Wilsun
Fred Horvath Walter Loveridge
Paul Rowan Shari Rowan
Patty Woodcock
Joan McMullen Pat Ping Ie
Janice Scanlan John Scanlan
MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 8TH MEETING
Motion to approve minutes from the last meeting.
Moved: Patty Woodcock Seconded: Pat Ping Ie
CARRIED
TREASURER'S REPORT
Balance for November in the General Account was $4495.30. There will be a charge of
approximately $2700.00 for the new fridge (Dayco Distributing) and a deposit of $2000.00
from the Seniors Committee. The balance is up $3400.00 from the beginning of the year.
BOOKING REPORT
There was a rental for a buck and doe. $5000.00 was raised for the bride and groom. The hall
was left in unacceptable condition. There was red wine on the walls and floor, and mustard on
the carpet. The front door handle was broken (Jack has since fixed this). The panic bar also
needs replacing. Fred will get a new one installed. The damage deposit will have to be given
to cover the damage. Renters were not available when called. It should be noted that
renters should put the garbage out.
A procedure, for reducing the workload of Kate in the booking position, is required. A list of the
hall board's requirements and the renter's requirements when the hall is rented for an event is
needed. A rental agent, from the hall board, will be assigned (by Kate) to each prospective
renter. This individual will see the rental procedure through from start to finish. If the agent is
unable to assist the renter on certain days or evenings, It Is their responsibility to find a
replacement. The agent will be responsible for showing the hall, answering calls, and be on
call the night of their event should there be any problems. It is also their responsibility (with
Joan) to clear the event and return the damage deposit.
l1Tyrone ... catch the Spirit!"
2716 Concession Rd. 7
Tyrone, ON, L1C 3K6
www.tyroneontario.com
(905) 263-4330
. ffE Tyrone Community Centre
. .
BAR REPORT
There were canisters found outside the hall when the bar was not part of the rental. The
individuals with keys are Joan, Jack, Kate, and Janice.
Motion to keep the bar locked when not part of the rental and ensure that renters are made
aware that the bar area is not to be entered when it is not a part of their rental.
Moved: Paul Rowan
Seconded: Patty Woodcock
CARRIED
YOUTH REPORT
Nothing to report
SENIORS REPORT
. We are still searching for the small table with the drawer. The previous renters (Devries) stili
have yet to be contacted, but John Scanlan will call them.
CLEANING REPORT
There were 9 bags of garbage from the last rental of the hall. The garbage was left in the hall,
and as previously stated there was damage. The renters should be left with a list of their
responsibilities when they rent the hall and what must be done before they leave at the end of
there event. It was also suggested that the damage deposit be raised to $200.00, since
anything less than that seems to not matter to renters, so they leave the hall In deplorable
condition.
Motion to clear previous bookings of damage and cleanliness prior to returning the damage
deposits.
Moved: Patty Woodcock Seconded: Shari Rowan
CARRIED
Joan has researched some new vacuum cleaners since she currently uses her own. She has
found a very good unit that will cost $399.00 plus taxes. The unit retails for between $2000
and $3000. The unit comes with a 30 money back trial period to test the vacuum.
Motion for Joan to purchase Miracle Mate vacuum and put it through its paces during the trial
period to ensure it meets her requirements.
Moved: Joan McMullen
Seconded: Lynda Burnett
CARRIED
Due to the amount of work Joan McMullen has been doing, she has requested a raise. The
issue will be revisited with the next board. She also states that It is very difficult to get the
floor clean. It really needs to be resealed.
"Tyron e ... ca tch th e Spirit!"
2716 Concession Rd. 7
Tyrone, ON, L1C 3K6
www.tyroneontario.com
(905) 263-4330
. ,
· lEE] Tyrone Community Centre
OLD BUSINESS
1. Fundraising - The Valentine's dance is set for February 11th, 2006. Shari Rowan will
book the DJ. Kate will be looking after the food. Lynda will arrange for decorating. Lynda will
check with Malibu Bob to see about a Valentine's Day deal.
2. T AA Issues
Nothing to report
3. Program Grants
The Municipality Grant has been submitted.
4. Maint1!nance
Municipality of Clarington Issues:
Nothing new to report on the issues listed below...
· Exit lights are missing some of the covers In the bar
· Lights is the parking lot do not fit the proposed landscaping plan is funding available.
· Basketball net pole is bent over
· Water softener installation -
· Removal of window cages - hall board responsibility
· NEW - Panic hardware on the front door - Municipality
· NEW - Review regular garbage pickup at the hall - Municipality
. NEW - Flooring to be resealed - if not in a big hurry, the municipality staff can do it. A
general contractor will cost approximately $1200.00.
5. Upright freezer
The municipality has not yet picked up the fridge and freezer. Fred will check into this for us.
It was noted that the door was still on the freezer. Jack will remove it tomorrow.
6. Leaflet Drops
Shari will calculate the overhead for the hall. As stated, we are up $3400 from last year.
Rental income last year was $6430.00. Fred Horvath has stated that If there is not a
committee to run the hall, the town will secure the building and wait for another group to take
over the hall. Everything will revert back to the town and they could declare it surplus and sell
the building. The content of leaflet drop will be discussed at the next meeting.
A way to help ensure attendance at events would be to advertise them in the newspaper.
7. Hall Use Ideas
Nothing to Report
8. Defibrillator Machine
11Tyrone ... catch the Spirit!"
2716 Concession Rd. 7
Tyrone, ON, L1C 3K6
www.tyroneontario.com
(905) 263-4330
. .
Further information will be available at the next meeting.
9. Breakfast with Santa
The date for this event is set for December 10th. Griddles will be required for the
sausage/pancake breakfast. A voluntary donation to the local food bank will be suggested to
attendees. A thank you note from the residents would be nice to send to Santa to thank him
for attending.
10. Garbage Pickup
Fred will check into getting a container and regular pickup from the town.
11. Ministry of th;,. ;;nvironment Form
The hall is already registered through the town. Lynda gave the documentation to Fred for his
files.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Chairs
Newcastle has many used chairs (2-3 yrs. Old). Since our hall Is in dire need of new chairs It
may be advantageous for us to purchase some. A trillium grant would be a way to get new
chairs for the hall, but only the seniors can apply for a grant. Bruce Taylor and Skip Crosby
will assist the seniors in applying for the grant. The seniors would require help to walk them
through the process as well as attend meetings with trillium.
Chairs can be ordered through the town. They have a list of suppliers. Contact Louann Birkett
in the purchasing department.
2. Landscape Plan
The board would like to use the Heritage fund for some of the new landscaping plan. The
engraved stone path is still an Idea the board would like to proceed with. Patty will contact
Gwen to get the names of individuals involved in raising the Heritage Funds so they may be
recognized with engraved stones.
The landscape plan is set to be underway in early spring.
3. Our Condolences
Our condolences are sent to the Scanlan family for the loss of their sheep of 12 years. In
John's absence (due to work) it is apparent that the sheep died of loneliness.
Motion to Adjourn
Moved: Patty Woodcock Seconded:
Meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
nT
yrone ...
Lynda Burnett
CARRIED
catch the Spirit!"
2716 Concession Rd. 7
Tyrone, ON,L1C 3K6
www.tyroneontario.com
(90S) 263-4330
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GANARASKA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE FULL AUTHORITY
December 14, 2005
FA 07/05
1. Welcome and Call to Order .
The Chair caned the Full Authority meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. and welcomed all in
attendance.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
John Mutton, Chair - Municipality of Clarington
Forrest Rowden, Vice-Chair - Township of Hamilton
. Mark Lovshin - Township ofHamiltori
Charlie Trim - Municipality of Clarington
John Morand - Municipality of Port Hope
Cal Morgan - Municipality of Port Hope
Pam Jackson - Town of Cobourg
Bill MacDonald - Town of Cobourg
ALSO. PRESENT:
Linda Laliberte, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer
Mark Peacock, Watershed Services Coordinator
Greg Wells, Planner
Steve Nowak, Generic Regulations Te~hnician
Members of the public
ASSENT WITH
REGRETS:
Raymond Benns - Township .of AlnwicklHaldimand
ALSO ABSENT:
Dave Marsh - City of Kawartha Lakes
Brian Fallis - Township of Cavan-Millbrook-North Monaghan
.. 2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
None.
3. Minutes of Last MeetinQ
FA 62/05
MOVED BY: Charlie Trim
SECONDED BY: John Morand
THAT the Full Authority approve the minutes of the October 20,2005 meeting.
CARRIED.
Minutes FA 07/05 - Page 2
4. Adoption of the Aoenda
The Chair advised that there were two additional pieces of correspondence from the City
of Kawartha Lakes and the Township of Hamilton. Also to be added to the agenda, an
additional staff report on Generic Regulations, which will replace the original
recommendation sent out in the agenda package and an additional permit approved by
the executive.
FA 63/05
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Mark Lovshin
Pam Jackson
THAT the agenda be adopted as amended.
CARRIED.
5. Deleoations:
None.
6. Presentations:
None.
7. Business Arisino from Minutes:
a) Generic Regulations Update
Steve Nowak, Planning Technician presented the staff report.
FA 64/05
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
John Morand
Forrest Rowden
WHEREAS local regulation to manage development, interference with wetlands and
watercourses has been prepared in conformity with the provisions outlined in Section
28 of the Conservation Authorities Act, and standards for mapping and public
consultation have been followed;
THEREFORE the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority adopts the subject
regulation; and
FUTHER THAT the said regulation and related documentation be submitted to the
Ministry of Natural Resource~ for approval by the Minister.
THAT the Full Authority approve the new Generic Regulation (Ontario Regulation
97/04) made under Section 28(1) of the Conservation Authorities Act subject to final
revisions as requested by the Peer Review Committee.
CARRIED.
Minutes FA 07/05 - Page 3
8. Chair and General Manaaer/Secretarv-Treasurer Remarks
The Chair stated he would like to bring an update on a matter to be discussed in-camera.
The General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer informed that Jeff Moxley has been hired as
the new GIS Specialist. Mark Burgess of Octopus Design has been hired to develop the
marketing and communications plan for the New Forest Centre campaign. She also
updated the members on the A.D.Latornell Symposium in November. An update was
provided on safe water seminars held in Hamilton Township which were very well
attended.
Ray Benns asked th~t his regrets be passed on to the Board and that holiday greetings
be extended from he and his council at the Township of AlnwicklHaldimand.
9. Correspondence:
FA 65/05
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
John Morand
Charlie Trim
THAT the Full Authority receive correspondence items #18 to #24 for information
CARRIED.
10. Applications under Ontario Reaulation 148/90:
Permits approved by Executive:
a) 148/90-804-11/05. (Juergen Hoffman - Township of Hamilton) - construction of
a 28'x22' addition.
b) 148/90-805-12/05 (The Kaitlin Group - Municipality of Clarington) -
construction of two apartment buildings.
FA 66/05
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Charlie Trim
Pam Jackson
THATOthe Full Authority approve the permits issued by the Executive.
CARRIED.
Permits requiring Full Authority discussion:
None
11. Committee Reports:
a) Ganaraska Forest Recreational Users Committee
FA 67/05
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
John Morand
Forrest Rowden
Minutes FA 07/05 - Page 4
v
THAT the Full Authority receive the Ganaraska Forest Recreational Users Committee
minutes for information.
CARRIED.
12. New Business:
a) Paid Duty Patrol Summary - 2005
FA 68/05
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Mark Lovshin
Bill MacDonald
THAT the Full Authority receive the staff report for information purposes.
CARRIED.
b) 2006 Levy
The General ManagerlSecretary- Treasurer presented the staff report.
FA 69/05
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Charlie Trim
Mark Lovshin
THAT the Full Authority approved the municipal levy of $651,647.00 for 2006 presented
in the 2006 preliminary budget, and
FURTHER THAT the municipal levy be apportioned between the watershed
municipalities in accordance with the amounts shown in the 2006 preliminary budget
which calculates the levy using a base levy and the current value assessment.
CARRIED.
A recorded vote is required.
Pam Jackson, Town of Cobourg (11.3013%) Yes
Mark Lovshin, Township of Hamilton (6.0302%) Yes
Bill MacDonald, Town of Cobourg (11.3013%) Yes
John Morand, Municipality of Port Hope (9.2533%) Yes
Cal Morgan, Municipality of Port Hope (9.2533%) Yes
John Mutton, Municipality of Clarington (22.2914%) Yes
Forrest Rowden, Township of Hamilton (6.0302%) Yes
Charlie Trim, Municipality of Clarington (22.2914%) Yes
The total percentage present to vote was 98.7518%. To carry the motion 51% total of
those present is required and cannot be from a single municipality only. The vote was
carried. John Morand noted that it was a good budget and the Conservation Authority
. is making a substantial contribution to resolving issues and concerns in the Municipality
of Port Hope.
Minutes FA 07/05 - Page 5
c) Economic Adjustment
FA 70/05
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Charlie Trim
Pam Jackson
THAT the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority approve the 3% economic
adjustment in the salary grid for 2006 and increase in RRSP contributions to 7.0%
CARRIED.
13. Other Business:
None.
14.. In ~amera:
FA 71/05
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Forrest Rowden
John Morand
THAT the Full Authority move in camera.
CARRIED.
FA 72/05
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Forrest Rowden
Pam Jackson
THAT the Full Authority move out of camera.
CARRIED.
FA 73/05
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Mark Lovshin
Forrest Rowden
THAT the Full Authority receive the information. on the proposal submission for
information.
CARRIED.
15. Adiourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. on a motion by Forrest Rowden.
CHAIR
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Approved bv Committee Members
CLARINGTON TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
Minutes of Meeting
Thursday November 17, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Andrew Kozak (Chair)
Councillor Don MacArthur
Gord Lee
Lisa Robinson
Glenn Wallis (Vice-Chair)
Clayton Morgan
Dave Rickard
Dirk Zinner
ALSO
PRESENT:
Leslie Benson, Manager of Transportation & Design
Tony Cannella, Director of Engineering Services
Ron Baker, Traffic & Transportation Coordinator
Constable Keith Richards
Stuart McAllister, Road Safety Coordinator, Durham Region
Donna Van Schyndel, Recording Secretary
REGRETS:
Ron Radcliffe, David Duffie, Don Carter
1.0 ADOPTION OF MINUTES
MOVED by Clayton Morgan; SECONDED by; Gord Lee
THAT: "The minutes of the October 20,2005 meeting be approved as
amended. "
2.0 ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
a) Road Watch-(Ron Radcliffe)
Keith Richards advised that there were 19 citizen report forms and 120
traffic watch radar message board reports recently prepared with 70 still to
process.
Security Clearance for Volunteers
Currently only police personnel can access a confidential database to run
license plate checks, but Durham Regional Police would like to see
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if it is possible for volunteers to obtain security clearance in order to help
with the Road Watch Program.
b) Traffic Watch Update-(Ron Baker)
Ron talked about the success of the Municipal Road Watch program and
explained that Clarington has reported 2076 violations to the
Durham Regional Police to date.
Longworth Avenue
Longworth Avenue has very few traffic violations presently and it is
D.llped that this trend will continue.
Trulls Road
Stuart McAllister from Durham Region advised that this road has changed
its functionality over the last few years, becoming an important link from
Courtice up to Taunton Road. This change has resulted in increased speeds
in the area and as a result both the Police and the Municipality are
monitoring the situation closely on an ongoing basis. The Committee will
look at whether this is an appropriate location for traffic calming and if it
is any potential options will be discussed in January.
Committee Mandate
The committee will look at signageand reconstruction issues in hopes of
finding solutions to the problem traffic areas in Clarington as well as
reviewing the speed limits of different roads to ensure they are meeting the
needs for that particular area.
Traffic Calmine Measures for Rural Roads
The Committee talked about the difficulty in developing a traffic
calming strategy for rural roads. The cost of implementing traffic calming
measures on rural roads can be prohibitive because the traffic volumes on
rural roads tend to be lower and the problems are not contained within a
manageable area. Even in situations where the problems are more
focused and the traffic volumes are high enough, people often find ways to
adapt to the calming features, such that the ultimate effect on driver
behavior is often less than had been hoped.
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Speeding Tickets
There were 500 tickets issued across Clarington in one month and Keith
Richards from the Durham Regional Police reported that they are not
repeat offenders but different each time.
Hwv. 2 vs Concession 3
At the last Durham Regional Police Traffic Meeting it was discussed that
officers have to balance where they are most needed. They tend to do
speed enforcement at higher collision areas such as Hwy. 2 rather than
Concession Road 3 for example. However, Concession Road 3 is
monitored on a regular basis for speeding vehicles.
c) Highway 407 Update-(Leslie Benson)
The last meeting was held October 18th and the minutes, as well as a copy
of the presentation made at that meeting, can be reviewed
by contacting Leslie Benson. There will be a Public Information meeting
early in the New Year. The website will be updated soon. The
Environmental Assessment is in the early stages. Scheduling is one of the
largest issues being reviewed. The next meeting will be held at the
end of November.
3.0 AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
a) CTMAC Draft Web Page
The members would like to see photos added to the web page but feel that
the site should go live.
The following motion was made:
THAT: "The Clarington Traffic Advisory Management Committee
agreed that the draft page will be adjusted to make the web page more
appealing in order for it go live."
MOVED by Clayton Morgan; SECONDED by; Dave Rickard.
CARRIED
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Email Address
The Engineering Department will receive and respond to any emails sent
through the CTMAC website and these enquiries will be brought to the
monthly meetings for the members to review.
4.0 NEW BUSINESS AT DIRECTION OF CHAIR
a) Items of Interest to the Committee
Baseline Road & Waverlev Road Intersection
This intersection is currently being reconstructed and will include new
traffic signals. These lights have been well received by residents and
Committee members, however, they are hard to maintain due to the fact
that they are susceptible to wind damage.
ITS Strategic Plan
The Durham Region held a Stakeholder meeting which outlined details for
an Intelligent Transportation System. There was also a 10 minute video
presentation which Leslie Benson will try to book for one of the
Committee's meetings sometime in the New Year.
Communitv Safety Zones
Lisa Robinson reviewed a Durham Region Report outlining Community
Safety Zones and does not feel it would apply to the area on Taunton Road
near M. J. Hobbs School in Hampton.
Liberty Street
Reconstruction is planned for the area between Hwy. 2 and Baseline Road
for 2007.
Clone Car Program
The Durham Regional Police have been setting up pre-determined areas
with unmanned cars containing radar. They have been using local
resident's driveways which has proved to be very effective in calming
traffic.
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Regional Road 57 Between Hwv. 2 & Baseline Rd. Traveling South
Close to the new plaza a portion of the curb line is jutting out, therefore
Durham Region is reviewing this problem. Signage maybe
installed. The left lane entering the plaza is also being examined to
determine if there should be changes made to its design.
Lights at Longworth & Hwv. 57
This is a temporary intersection and the streetlights are being tendered to
better illuminate the intersection.
Speeds on King & Ontario Streets-Bowmanville
There have been no collisions in the past three years and speeds were
recorded between the hours of 8:30-9:30 a.m. at 47.4 km/hr, and from
1 :30-2:30 p.m. at 43.4 kmIhr. The resident concerned about this area has
been contacted by Ron Baker.
5.0 NEXT MEETING DATE
January 19, 2006 -7:00 p.m. - Committee Room lA - Enter via Municipal
Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance 81. Bowmanville, through the north door
on Church 81.
6.0 ADJOURNMENT
MOVED by; Clayton Morgan.
THAT: "The meeting be adjourned at 8:55 p.m."
CLARlNGTON MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES
BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
JANUARY 4, 2006
Location:
Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre
62 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
Present:
K. Isnor, Chair
D. Climenhage
S. Laing
J Witheridge
T.Oke
P. Ford
Regrets:
M. VanDyk
H. St. Croix
J. Vinson
Councillor G. Robinson
Absent:
J. Murray
Councillor P. Pingle
Staff:
M. Rutherford Conrad, Administrator
M. Home, Recording Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by the Administrator.
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Moved By: J. Witheridge
Seconded By: P. Ford
THAT the Agenda be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
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3. REVIEW OF ELECTION PROCEDURES
The Administrator reviewed the election procedures with the Board, and called for
the nomination and election of Chair.
4. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF CHAIR
Moved by: J. Witheridge
Seconded by: S. Laing
THAT K. Isnor be nominated for Chair of the Clarington Museums and
Archives Board.
MOTION CARRIED
The Administrator called for further nominations for Chair; no other person being
proposed, n~minations were closed. K. Isnor was asked and agreed to stand for Chair.
K. Isnor proceeded to Chair the remainder of the meeting.
s. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR
Moved by: P. Ford
Seconded by: T. Oke
THAT H. 81. Croix be nominated for the position of Vice Chair of the
Clarington Museums and Archives Board.
MOTION CARRIED
No further nominations being proposed, nominations were declared closed by the Chair.
Written consent from Harold St. Croix having been received by the Administrator
previous to the meeting indicated that he would be willing to stand for office.
6. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF FINANCE CHAIR
Moved by: J. Witheridge
Seconded by: T.Oke
THAT D. Climenhage be nominated for the position of Finance Chair
of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board.
MOTION CARRIED
No further nominations being proposed, nominations were declared closed by the Chair.
D.Climenhage agreed to stand for the position of Finance Chair.
7. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF COLLECTIONS & EVENT PLANNING
CHAIR
Moved by: S. Laing
Seconded by: J. Witheridge
THAT P. Ford be nominated for the position of Collections and Event
Planning Chair of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board.
MOTION CARRIED
No further nominations being proposed, nominations were declared closed by the Chair.
P. Ford agreed to stand for the position of Collections and Event Planning Chair.
8. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF PROPERTY CHAIR
Moved by: S. Laing
Seconded by: T. Oke
THAT J. Witheridge be nominated for the position of Property Chair
of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board.
MOTION CARRIED
No further nominations being proposed, nominations were declared closed by the Chair.
J. Witheridge agreed to stand for the position of Property Chair.
9. APPOINTMENTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Moved by: 1.. Witheridge
Seconded by: T. Oke
THAT the Standing Committee members remain as at present.
MOTION CARRIED
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by: J. Witheridge
Seconded by: T. Oke
THAT the minutes of the board meeting of December 7,2005 be
approved.
MOTION CARRIED
11. COMMITTEE REPORTS
The Administrator provided the Board with the Balance Sheet as of January 2, 2006
which had been prepared by the bookkeeper. Discrepancies in the balance sheet were
noted and discussion was held regarding changes to be made.
Moved by: 1. Witheridge
Seconded by: S. Laing
THAT the Administrator advise the bookkeeper of changes in the
Report that are to be made.
MOTION CARRIED
12. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
The Administrator reported that the December programs had been well received, and that
janitorial changes have been made as work was not satisfactory with the previous
janitors. The Board was advised that there would be no change in price.
13. DATE AND PLACE OF NEXT BOARD MEETING
Moved by: J. Witheridge
Seconded by: D. Climenhage
The next meeting of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board will take place
February 1, 2006 at Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre commencing at
7:00p.m.
T. Oke expressed regrets that he would not be available for this meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
14. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: J. Witheridge
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:05 p.m.
q~ipgton
REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 30, 2006
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2006
RECCMMENDA TIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) EGD-003-06 - Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for
December, 2005
(b) ESD-002-06 - Monthly Response Report - December, 2005
2. REZONING TO CONVERT AN EXISTING WORKSHOP TO A GARDEN
SUITE
APPLICANT:' BARRY MCCABE
THAT Report PSD-006-06 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by Barry McCabe be approved and that
the temporary use Zoning By-law amendment attached to Report PSD-006-06 be
adopted by Council;
THAT a by-law approving the removal of the "Holding (H)" symbol be forwarded
directly to Council once an agreement has been entered into;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement for the use of
a garden suite on the subject property; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-006-06 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623-3379
Report #1
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3. PORT GRANBY PROJECT - ANALYSIS REGARDING DOUBLE BASE LINER,
LAKESHORE ROAD GRADE SEPARATION, AND PRE-CONSTRUCTION
ROAD UPGRADES
THAT Report PSD-007-06 be received; and
THAT a copy of Staff Report PSD-007-06 and Council's decision be forwarded to
all interested parties indicated in Report PSD-007 -06.
4. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF
FOURTEEN DWELLINGS
APPLICANT: PHIP LIMITED (THE FOLEY GROUP)
THAT Report PSD-008-06 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by Phip Limited be approved and that the
Zoning By-law Amendment, attached to Report PSD-008-06, be adopted by Council;
THAT a By-law to remove the Holding (H) symbol be forwarded to Council at such
time that all the conditions related to development of these lands have been fulfilled;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized by By-law, Attachment #3 to
Report PSD-008-06, to execute an agreement with the applicant for this
development; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-008-06, any delegations, and the
Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's
decision.
5. PLACES TO GROW
DRAFT GROWTH PLAN FOR THE GREATER GOLDEN HORSESHOE
THAT Report PSD-009-06 be received and endorsed as the Municipality's
comments on the Proposed Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe; and
THAT Report PSD-009-06 be forwarded to the Ministry of Public Infrastructure
Renewal and the Region of Durham Planning Department.
6. CLARINGTON CORNERS SUBDIVISION PHASE 1 STAGE 3,
BOWMANVILLE, PLAN 40M-1940, 'CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE'
AND 'ASSUMPTION BY-LAW',
FINAL WORKS INCLUDING ROADS AND OTHER RELATED WORKS
THAT Report EGD-004-06 be received;
Report #1
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January 30, 2006
THAT the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for the Final Works, which include final stage roads and other related
Works, constructed within Plan 40M-1940; and
THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report EGD-004-06, assuming
certain streets within Plan 40M-1940 as public highways.
7. BRIDLE COURT EXTENSION SUBDIVISION, COURTICE,
PLAN 40M-21 06, 'CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE' AND 'ASSUMPTION
BY-LAWS',
FINAL WORKS INCLUDING ROADS AND OTHER RELATED WORKS
THAT Report EGD-005-06 be received;
THAT the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for the Final Works, which include final stage roads and other related
Works, constructed within Plan 40M-21 06; and
THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report EGD-005-06, assuming
certain streets within Plans 40M-21 06, and 10M-822 as public highways.
8. CL2005-47, MILL STREET WATERMAIN REALIGNMENT, NEWCASTLE
THAT Report COD-004-06 be received;
THAT Cobourg Development Services Ltd., Cobourg, Ontario with a total bid in the
amount of $275,661.00 (Plus GST), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting
all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender CL2005-47, be awarded the
contract for the Mill Street Watermain Realignment, Newcastle as required by the
Engineering Department;
THAT funds required in the amount of $400,00.00 ($275,661.00 tender plus
contingencies, consulting and C.N. Rail Costs) be drawn from Engineering 2005
Capital Budget Account # 110-32-330-83263-7401; and
THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-004-06, marked Schedule "A",
authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be
approved.
9. RFP2005-17 - MAIL-IN VOTING SERVICE
THAT Report COD-005-06 be received;
THAT Canada Post Corporation, Ottawa, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of
$96,594.96 (Plus GST), being the most responsible bidder meeting all terms,
conditions, and specifications of RFP 2005 -17, be awarded the contract for the
Mail-In Voting Services as required by the Municipal Clerk's Department;
Report #1
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January 30, 2006
THAT funds required in the amount of $96,594.96 (plus GST) be drawn from
Account # 100-19-193-10190-7101; and
THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-005-06, marked Schedule "A",
authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be
approved.
10. RFP2005-19 - SUPPLY OF AUTOMATED COUNT PROCESS FOR MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS
THAT Report COD-006-06 be received;
THAT Dominion Voting Systems Corporation, Toronto, Ontario with a total bid in
the amount of $61 ,452.00 (Plus GST), being the lowest, most responsible bidder
meeting alllerms, conditions, and specifications of RFP 2005-19, be awarded the
contract for the Supply of Automated Count Process for Municipal Elections as
required by the Municipal Clerk's Department;
THAT funds required in the amount of $61 ,452.00 (plus GST) be drawn from
Account # 100-19-193.,10190-7101; and
THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-006-06, marked Schedule "A",
authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be
approved.
11. TENDER CL2005-38, STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS
LOCATIONS
THAT Report COD-007-06 be received;
THAT Langley Utilities Contracting, Bowmanville, Ontario with a total bid in the
amount of $105,838.00 (plus G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting
all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender CL2005-38, be awarded the
contract for the Street Lighting Improvements at Various Locations as required by
the Engineering Department;
THAT the total funds required in the amount of $115,250.00 ($105,838.00 tender
plus work by Hydro One, plus addition work under Tender CL2003-27,
contingencies, consulting and less works recoverable from developers) be drawn
as follows:
a. $10,500.00 (Part A) from 2005 Capital Budget
Account # 110-32-324-83279-7401;
Report #1
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b. $20,000.00 (Part C,D, E & F) from the 2005 Capital Budget
Account # 110-32-324-83221-7401;
c. $9,500.00 additional funds to be reallocated from Part A of 2005 Capital
Budget Account # 110-32-324-83279-7401;
d. $10,500.00 shortfall for Parts C, D, E and F to be funded from the Roads
Contribution Reserve Fund;
e. THAT the remaining funds in the amount of $64,750.00 for Parts Band G
be drawn from the 2004 Capital Budget Account # 110-32-324-83248-7401;
and
THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-007-06, marked Schedule "A",
authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be
approved.
12. PRESENTATION - TOM BARRIE, CHAIRPERSON, AGRICULTURE ADVISORY
COMMITTE:E - 2005 ANNUAL REPORT
THAT the presentation of Tom Barrie, Chairperson, Agriculture Advisory
Committee be received with thanks.
CWilJgron
Report IJ 2
REPORT
PLANNING SERVICES
Meeting: COUNCIL
Date: Monday, January 30, 2006
Report #: PSD-010-06
File #: COPA 2004~005
By-law #:
Subject: JOINT BOARD DECISION ON PHASE 1 APPEAL INVOLVING OFFICIAL
PLAN AMENDMENT 39 TO PORT DARLINGTON NEIGHBOURHOOD
SECONDARY PLAN AND THE APPLICATIONS FOR APPROVAL TO
EXPROPRIATE 66 EAST BEACH ROAD AND THE WEST BEACH LANDS
OWNED BY PORT DARLINGTON HARBOUR COMPANY
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended to Council the following: .
1. THAT Report PSD-010-06 be received for information.
Reviewed by:
[)~-~
Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
FUDJC/df
20 January 2006
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ClARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830
REPORT NO.: PSD-010-06
PAGE 2
1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 In October 2004, Council authorized staff to initiate the expropriation process for 66
East Beach Road owned by Glen Ransom and the West Beach property owned by The
Port Darlington Harbour Company as well as certain other properties in Port Darlington
Neighbourhood. In December 2004, Council adopted Official Plan Amendment 39
(OPA 39) to the Clarington Official Plan to amend the Port Darlington Neighbourhood
Secondary Plan to permit the relocation of the westerly 240 metres of East Beach Road
about 45 metres to the north. Objections to the Official Plan amendment were
submitted on behalf of the owners of 66 East Beach Road, The Port Darlington Harbour
Company and Wiggers Custom Yachts Limited. They appealed OPA 39 to the Ontario
Municipal Board.
1.2 Council approved amendments to OPA 39 through the passing of By-laws 2005-070
..and 2005-101. The amendments attempted to address the concerns of the appellants.
Council approved at their meeting of January 16, 2006 Minutes of Settlement with
Wiggers Custom Yachts Limited and The Port Darlington Harbour Company
(Attachment 1 ). The Minutes recommended further modifications to OPA 39 to respond
to other concerns of The Port Darlington Harbour Company and Wiggers Custom
Yachts Limited.
1.3 The purpose of this report is to outline the verbal decision of the Joint Board at the
conclusion of the hearing on January 17, 2006.
2.0 CONSOLIDATED HEARING AND DECISION
2.1 The Council approved Minutes of Settlement were presented to the Joint Board
Member, Mr. Malcolm Stockton. At the conclusion of the hearing Mr. Stockton gave a
verbal decision approving OPA 39, as amended, and as proposed to be further modified
by the Minutes of Settlement.
2.2 OPA 39 as amended and modified will allow the movement of East Beach Road 45
metres to the north for the westerly 240 metres, the existing East Beach Road will
remain in its existing alignment for the east 100 metres to serve the existing residents,
as set out in the approved concept plan for the east portion of the District Park
(Attachment 2). The land uses on either side of the relocated East Beach Road will
continue to be designated as Village Commercial and Waterfront Greenway,.
respectively.
2.3 At the hearing, Mr. Stockton also fixed April 12 and 13 for the Hearing of Necessity for
66 East Beach Road and approved a procedural order for it. A further procedural order
will be issued. at the conclusion of this Hearing regarding the dates for a Hearing of
Necessity for The Port Darlington Harbour Company's West Beach property,. should a
settlement riot be reached by the parties prior to then.
REPORT NO.: PSD-010-06
PAGE 3
2.4 We will report to Council further on the proposed expropriations of 46 and 50 East
Beach Road when the Joint Board's written Decision and Order has been issued.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Minutes of Settlement
Attachment 2 - Approved Concept Plan for the East Beach portion of the Port Darlington
Waterfront District Park
List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision:
Glenn Ransom
Maria andAlvarina O(:"amos
Cauchon/Abugara
Port Darlington Harbour Company
Port Darlington Community Association
Kevin Taylor.
Rose Savage
Scott Lumley
Chris Williams
Stephen Waque
Shane Raymon
Gordon White
Gary Cole
Mavis Carlton
Bert Hutchinson
Attachment 1
To Report PSD-G10-GE
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MINUTES OF SETfLEMENr
WHEREAS:
A Wipers Custom Yachts limited ("Wiggers'') is the owner of the lands and premises known
for municipal purposes in 2006 as 125 Port Darlinst.on Road, Bowmanville;
B. The Port Darlington Harbour Company ("Harbour Company") is tho owner of certain lands
located on the easterly side oftbe Bowmanvillc Creek which are marked "P.D.H.C." on tho map
. attached hereto set out under Tab 1 of the Municipality ofClarlngton's Document Book forthc Pro-
Hearing Conference dated November 22, 2005 rcspectina the above matteTs ~'P D.H.C. LaDds").1bo
Document is marked Exhibit 1 to those proceedinp.);
C. Wiggers and the Harbour Company have appealed under subsection 1 7(36) of the Planning.
Act ("Appeal") the Municipality ofClanngton's ("Municipality'') adoption of Amendment No. 39.
as amended by the Municipality's By-laws Nos. 2005-070 and 2005-101 to the Municipality'.
Official Plan ("OPA39, as amended");
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D. The Municipality. Wiggers and the Harbour Company wish to resolve their ditTmcncel
regarding OPA 39, as amended in order to avoid contesting them at 1I1e hcaringbefotC the Joint
Board,
NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein. the
Municipality, Wiggers and tho Hubour Company covenant and agree 1$ follows:
1.0 ~esolatioD of AOpeals
1. t The Municipality, Wiggers and the Harbour Company agree that the appropriate resolution
by the Joint Board of the Appeals would be for the Joint Board to grant their requests iIet out
below in section 2.0 with respect to modifications to and approval of OP A 39. 88 amended
and in 3.2 respecting the Second Phase of the Hearina.
1.2 The Municipality, Wiggers and the Harbour Company will tcndcrthese Minutes to the Joint
Board. will present them in positive terms. and wnl actively cooperate to promote acceptance
by the Joint Board ofthesc Mlnutes the approval by the Joint Board ofOPA 39. as amended
as further modified In accordance with these MinuteS.
1.3 The Municipality, Wiggers and the HBJ'bour Company will not call any evidence or advance
any argument inconsistent with the letter and spirit ofthcse Minutes ofScttlcmcnt, and OPA
39. as amended, as further modified in accordance with these Minutes.
1.4 The Municipality will call suchevidenoe and advance such arguments as are required to
Support these Minutes and OPA 39, as amended and as proposed to be further modlfted in
accordanoc with these Minutes. The Municipality will also oppose any cvideneo and
arguments as may be presen1cd by any othor person at the hearing before the Joint Board
which arc inconsistont with the letter or spirit of these Minutes. and the further modlficadons
to OPA39, as am~nded which are provided for in these Minutes. .
2.0 Further Modifle8tiODS of 0' A. 39. at Am~Dd~
2.1 The parties have agreed to settle the First Phase of the Hearing (without prejudice to any
position which they may take In Phase Two of the Hearing) as set out in the following
further modifacadonl to OPA 39 as amended:
Amend section 4.4 of OP A 39, lIS amended by deleting tho last sentence tbareof and
replacing it with the following: .
'The designations Village Commercial and Waterfront Greenway abutting the north and
south limits of East Beach Road for a distance of approximately 240 metres cast of the
easterly limit of Port Darlington Road may be moved approximately 45 metres totbe north
Joint Board CI" No. 04-114
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so that they wlll ~ntinue to abut the north and south limits ohhis sce\lon of East Beach
Road as it may be relocated.'
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Add a new section 11.8 to OPA 39, as amonded. as follOW1:
. Any rccCtnfiauratiOn and/or reconstruction of Port Darlington Road between its inteneetion
.. with~Beacb Road as it may be relocated. north to the southerly limit of tho immection
of Port Darlington Road with West Beach Road, shall reflect the functionofthls sootion of
Port Darlington.Road as an industrlallconuncrciallocal road.
3.0 OtIler u"uen
3.1 The Municipality aoknCtwlcdge& and agrees with the other parties to theso Minutes of
Settlement that as a result of chanica made to the Port Darlington. Waterfront Conceptual
Master Plan Bast Beach by Council's adoption of tho recommendations contained in
Addendum to Ileport#F.GD-SO-04 on November 14,2005 (which removed P.D.H.C.Landa
on the easterly sido of the BowmanvUle Creck as part of the proposed park), that tho
Municipality will not cxcroise its power of eXpropriation ofsucb land until they ccaseto be
used in oonncction whh the existing yacht buildins, repair and storagc of yachts use 0(125
Port Darlington Road. Bowmanvillc by Wiggers Custom Yachts Limited or by I succossor
in title ofWlacn Custom Yac:bts Limited. .
3.2 'The parties agree w request the Joint Board not to fix a date for thc commonccment ofthc
. Second Phase of the Hearina of the above matteR and that the date and o~ proccdun1
matters will be established at a fUrther pre-hearing conference to be held in the sprinl.
3.3 The Mwiolpality aaknowledgcl that sections 8(2) of 13 of the Port. Darlington
Neighbourhood Secondary Plan allow the Municipality to pass a by-law to permit the
'marine uses currently oonductcd on the P.D.H.C. Lands on the east side of BowmanvlUe
Creek. Such uses are provided undcr the Waterfront Greenway designation of the lands in
the Seooncluy Plan. The lands in question are zoned EP at the present time.
3.4 Any of the parties to these Minutes is free to request the Joint Board to make Pl order for
the payment of its costs in respect oftbe Fitst Phase ofthc Hoaring at the conclusion of the
Second Phaso of the Hearing. Any party is free to contend in response to an application for
costs that an order for costs respecting the First Phase of me Hearing should not bomade by
the Joint Board, or if it is made, that particular costs that may be claimed shou1cl not be
awarded.
4.0 ~Dditlo,
4.1 These Minutes. of Settlement will be recommended for approval to the Municipality's
Council at its next regular meeting on January 16,2006. They an: conditional on the Council
approving them at that time and authorizing the Municipality' 5 solicitor to sign them.
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4.2 These MinuteS of Settlement may be signcdln t1Ountorpart.
DATED at
this 4 day of January. 2006.
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SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS
JANUARY 30, 2006
BY-LAWS
2006-007 being by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehen sive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Item #2
of Report #1) (Barry McCabe)
2006-008 being by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Item #4
of Report #1) (Phip Limited (The Foley Group))
2006-009 being a by-law to authorize entering into an agreement with the
Owners of lands subject to Part Lot Control application
ZBA 2005-022 and any Mortgagee who has an interest in the said
Lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in
respect of Part Lot Control application ZBA 2005-022 (Item #4 of
Report #1) (Phip Limited (The Foley Group))
2006-010 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington
(Item #6 of Report #1)
2006-011 being a by-law to establish, layout and dedicate certain lands as
public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item #7 of
Report #1 )
2006-012 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item
#7 of Report #1 )
2006-013 being a by-law to authorize a contract betWeen the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Cobourg Development Services
Ltd., Cobourg, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Mill Street
Watermain Realignment, Newcastle, Ontario (Item #8 of Report #1)
2006-014 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Canada Post Corporation,
Ottawa, Ontario, to enter into agreement for Mail-In Voting Services
(Item #9 of Report #1 )
2006-015 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Dominion Voting Systems
Corporation, Toronto, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the
Supply of Automated Count Process for Municipal Elections (Item
#10 of Report #1)
By-Law Summary
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January 30,2006
2006-016 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Langley Utilities Contracting,
Bowmanville, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Street
Lighting Improvements at Various Locations (Item #11 of
Report #1 )
2006-017 being a by-law to declare Parts 22 and 23 on Reference Plan
40R-23873 situated in Lot 9, Concession 2, Former Town of
Bowmanville to be surplus (approved by Council on June 27. 2005)
2006-018 being a by-law to stop up and close as a public highway a portion of
Winnstanley Street identified as Parts 22 and 23 on Reference Plan
40R-23873 situated in Lot 9, Concession 2, Former Town of
Bowmanvilleand to authorize the conveyance of Part 22 on
Reference Plan 40R-23873 situated in Lot 9, Concession 2, Former
Town of Bowmanville to Phip Ltd. (approved by Council on
June 27,2005)
2006-019 being a by-law to authorize an agreement between The Regional
Municipality of Durham and The Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington (approved by Council on September 26,2005)
2006-020 being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of $15,000,000 to meet.
until the taxes are collected, the current expenditures of the
Municipality for the year 2006.
Port Granby Project
The South East Clarington Ratepayers Association's
Submission to the Council, Municipality of Clarington
The South East Clarington Ratepayers Association (SECRA) made a
reasoned submission to the Council at its special meeting held in Kendal
on September 21, 2004. We brought to Council's attention a series of
concerns about the Port Granby Project. To date, the Municipality or
the Low Level Radioactive Waste Management Office (LLRWMO) did
not address these concerns. We need this Municipality's help to find a
satisfactory resolution to the issues identified by SECRA before the
Council gives its approval to the preferred conceptual design. The
LLRWMO has refused to work with us to address the concerns
expressed in the September 21, 2004 submission. In this regard,
members of the SECRA executive have been meeting with Councilor
Trim, Councilor Robinson and Ms Szwarz in order to address our
concerns. Our next meeting is scheduled for February 27.
It is my professional opinion that the idea of storing low-level
radioactive waste in an engineered mound is experimental in nature.
This method of storing the radioactive waste is a hypothesis and it needs
a careful scientific study before concluding that such waste can be
stored in this manner for a long-term.
In December 2005, LLRWMO informed the people of southeast
Clarington that it is not necessary to have a bottom double linear for the
proposed mound and its original proposal is to be modified to include
an improvement to the top linear only. Furthermore, we were shocked
to learn that the Municipality has agreed to this modified proposal and
the Municipal consultants and staff were in negotiations with a team
from LLRWMO during the summer. They appear to have developed a
cozy relationship with each other and it is detrimental to the interests of
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Mr Mayor, Members of Council
Subject: PDS-007-06
Staff Report on Port Granby Project - Analysis Regarding Double
Base Liner.
Presentation at Council Meeting 30th. Jan. 2006
By John Stephenson.
I attended the council meeting on 23rd. Jan '06 and listened to the presentation
by Mr. Glen Case. I have also studied the report PSO-007-06. I have the
following observations/comments:
1) Staff report Para 2.0 Double Composite Base Liner
1.1 The original design, said to consist of 3 layers actually contains only two
water impermeable layers:
i) the 2mm thick HOPE geomembrane
ii) the 0.75 m thick clay layer.
The sand layer, said to be part of the base liner, is designed to allow leachate to
drain to the bottom of the pit.
Consequently, the base liner is only 0.77 m thick.
1.2 The low level Office has considered 3 new alternative designs to improve
the performance of the base liner, but did not consider an option which I think will
materially improve the reliability of the Base Liner.
My suggestion is to add two new layers to the original design. That is:
i) below the HOPE liner add a Geo-synthetic clay liner
ii) below this clay liner add a second HOPE geo-membrane.
The advantages offered by this system include:
i) a total thickness of 9 mm of synthetic impermeable membranes.
(2+5+2 mm) plus 750 mm of compacted clay liner.
ii) the non-woven geo-synthetic clay liner lying between the two HOPE
membranes will allow some 'slip' (or movement) between the two
membranes.
Iii) The non-woven geo-synthetic clay liner will confer some strength to
the 'sandwich' to help prevent inelastic seam failures - particularly if the
geo-synthetic clay liner is laid down at right angles to the HOPE
membranes. It is possible that this clay liner will also minimize the
risk of punctures and tears.
Note that the major advantage conferred by this system is the overall increase in
the mechanical strength of the base liner, rather than the decrease in the amount
of water which may permeate through the membrane.
~
1.3 Based on the figures given in the Rossi Technical Memorandum (included
as part of Attachment #2) the extra cost of this option would be approximately 2
million dollars, and 60 days of construction time.
The major benefit is the increased security - improved resistance to failure,
particularly during the construction phase, but also during the settlement which
will occur in the 25 or so years after the completion of the project.
2.0 Comments on the Capillary Layer Recommended for the Mound cover
system.
2.1 Inconsistencies in the MPRT Report. (Attachment #4)
i) It is stated that the soils which will be excavated for the construction of
the mound can be used for the construction of the capillary layer.
These soils must draw water to the surfaces of the individual soil particles by
capillary action. In unsaturated soil, a thin layer of water will surround each soil
particle, where it will be held by the surface tension of the water (Le. the water
will not move through the soil due to the influence of gravity). The interstices
between the particles are mostly empty.
In saturated soils the interstices are filled with water. It is in this condition that
water will be able to move through the soil due to the influence of gravity.
However, tent campers will know that when a tent canvas gets saturated with
water, anything touching the inner surface of the tent will cause water to drip
from the inside surface of the tent. This effect can be expected to prevail below
the capillary layer - where a water saturated sand particle touches a piece of
gravel in the capillary break layer, the water will wet the gravel and flow into the
gravel layer rather than flow by gravitational influence to the drainage ditch.
Consequently this water can be expected to find its way to the base liner
membrane.
ii) The Rossi Report states that the soils underneath the mound are
impermeable to water and form a fourth containment layer at the
bottom of the mound
It seems reasonable to suggest that if these soils are impermeable to
water they will not be suitable for the capillary layer. Conversely, if they
are suitable for the capillary layer they do not meet the requirements
for soils under the base of the mound.
The essence of the matter is that sands/soils intended for the capillary layer
must be carefully selected for particle size and crystal characteristics (wetting
angle etc.) and uniformity. It will not do to select any old sand/soil for this
purpose.
[Note: The same comment applies to the 750 mm thick layer of compacted clay
which forms the bottom layer of the base liner. This layer requires approximately
,#
100,000 cubic meters of tightly specified clay. Specified in terms of particle size,
chemical composition and permeability to water (and maybe other parameters
too). Where will this material come from?]
Iii) One other effect (not mentioned in the MPRT Report or the Rossi
Report) is the effect of water vapor arising from the waste, which will pass
through the stone capillary break layer and condense in the capillary layer,
possibly leading to water saturation in that layer. In this case the supposed
protective capability of the layer is brought to naught.
The two problems just discussed can be ameliorated by placing an HOPE
geomembrane under the capillary layer and above the capillary break layer
(which would not then be necessary!).
[ Note that the MPRT Report lists 4 References relating to capillary systems
used in waste storage systems - but does not give a single quotation from any
one of them]
iv) Miscellaneous Comments.
a) I am reasonable certain that the instrumentation to be inserted into the
capillary layer will not be serviceable for more than 10 years. This
intrusion into the capillary layer will be a liability for the service life of
the L TWMF
b) Remediation of the cover system or the base liner following a failure
will be very expensive. It is better to over build at the construction
phase than to cut corners to save money.
c) The greatest risk of failure of the base liner system will be during the
construction phase - most likely due to damage from heavy
equipment passing over the surface of the sand layer.
A second period of high risk of failure will occur during the first 25
years after the mound is sealed, during which the waste will settle to
its most stable configuration.
d) I do not like to see statements such as:
" Staff is supporting the MPRT position ....."
" Staff cannot support residents' request "etc. because I do not
think that 'staff' are qualified to make engineering decisions. I do not doubt
the ability of staff to read and understand technical reports, but in cases
such as the above I would prefer statements to be less partisan in nature.
3.0 Conclusions
3.1 Based on the PSO-007 -06 Report, with attachments, I do not favor the
introduction of the capillary layer in the mound cover unless it has an
impermeable membrane underneath it.
..
3.2 I do favor the introduction of two additional layers of geo-synthetic
membranes into the base liner.
i) A geo-synthetic fabric layer incorporating bentonite clay (5 mm thick),
to be placed immediately below the originally proposed HOPE
membrane, and
ii) a second HOPE (2 mm thick) to be placed immediately below the
bentonite clay membrane.
There may be advantages, in terms on ensuring that seams do not overlap, in
placing the clay membrane at a 45 degree angle to the base HOPE membrane,
and the upper HOPE membrane at 90 degrees to the clay membrane.
The main purpose for placing two additional membranes is to provide a more
mechanically robust base liner.
John Stephenson.
30th. Jan.2006.
Mr. Mayor, Members of Council,
Subject: PSD-009-06 Proposed Municipality of Clarington's Comments on
The Ministry of Infrastructure Renewal's (MIR) Draft Report-
Places to Grow - Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe (GGH.)
Presentation by John Stephenson Jan.23rd.2006
I think that the MIR's proposed Growth Plan is based on a fundamental error
derived from Modern Economic Theory - that 'growth' is a necessary
precondition for the economic welfare of the community.
The world we live in is changing. There are three main elements to this change:
i) Global Warming - Mean global temperature for 2005 was the highest
since records were kept in 1880. 2006 is expected to be even
higher.
ii) Global Population - is continuing to increase at an alarming rate. The
population of India and China (together) is forecast to increase by
1.3 Billion people in the next 25 years - with consequent pressure
on the resources of the world.
Iii) World Oil Supply - is expected to reach peak production rate in the
next 5 to 15 years. Thereafter, production will fall, while demand will
increase. There will be dramatic increases in prices and supply
shortages too.
For these reasons a good planning process will start moving our communities in
the direction of sustainable* (or 'steady state') life styles and economies.
Notes:
[The word 'sustainable' appears in the MIR's 'Places to Grow' plan only twice. On
both occasions the word was mis-used. Also the use of the word 'Grow' in the
title implies that our government has not yet grasped the urgency of the need to
adopt sustainable (i.e. 'steady state' ) life styles and economies.]
The Brundtland definition of 'Sustainable' is "Oevelopment which meets the
needs of the present without sacrificing the ability of the future to meet its needs.
This definition is not very precise or exclusive - any definition which excludes
nothing is worthless! (Oaly, 1996) (It was a 'politically' derived definition.)
A more precise definition of 'sustainable' (from 'Beyond Growth' (Herman E.
Oaly, 1996)) is "a level of resource use that is both sufficient for a good life for
its population and within the carrying capacity of the environment, if generalized
to the whole world"
Oaly also also defines 'sustainable development' as 'development without
growth beyond environmental carrying capacity, where 'development' means
qualitative improvement, and 'growth' means quantitative increase (in
throughput).
..
...
The most immediate issue with the provincial 'growth' plan is therefore the
population growth predicted for the GGH. This number should be reduced to
perhaps 1 million people - 75% of whom should be accommodated by 2015 the
remaining 25% in the latter part of the 25 year period - reaching steady state by
about 2031. The difference between the Place to Grow plan and the 1 million
figure given above will either fail to materialize, or will be diverted to other towns
and cities or Regions in Ontario (as a condition of immigration into
Ontario/Canada).
An increase in the population must be paralleled by a proportionate increase in
the number of jobs - which must be created at almost the same rate as the
population increases. The 'Place to Grow' plan suggests that most of these jobs
will be in the knowledge based industries, with the remainder being in
manufacturing, agriculture and service industries. The following comments are
relevant:
i) we can not eat the products created by knowledge based industries.
ii) Agricultural industries (in the form of small farms and greenhouse
industries) need major support and development.
Iii) People must work where they live in order to minimize transit
requirements.
iv) NAFT A must be abrogated and we must get out of WTO negotiations.
We must put tariffs onto imports where necessary to protect our
own manufacturing and agricultural industries.
v) Controls on the export of Canadian currency must be introduced. We
must control the value of the Canadian dollar ourselves, and
remove the influence of the international capital markets.
A feature of 'Places to Grow', which I like, is the concept of creating complete
communities where a large proportion of people movement will be pedestrian, or
by means of bicycles/tricycles (which could be electrically powered). Complete
communities are fostered by population intensification (but 400 people/ha is very
dense), which in turn supports public transit systems.
One element not mentioned in the infrastructure report is Electrical Power
Supplies. It is clear that electrical power will be needed for industrial, commercial
and residential purposes. Buildings of all kinds must be super-insulated in order
to keep summer heat out, and winter heat in. (Clarington could start the ball
rolling by passing a by-law to the effect that all new residential units must be
insulated to the R2000 standard and certified to be constructed to R2000
requirements.)
I believe that transit systems should be a charge on municipal taxes i.e. Riders
should travel free. This would encourage people to use the transit system rather
than their own automobiles. After 'peak oil' has occurred this change will be
important to reduce gasoline consumption so as to make fuel available for more
essential purposes such as agriculture and goods transportation.
The shortage of fuel may also reduce traffic density which will reduce the need
for major new road works.
Another implication may be a reduction in the amount of air travel - perhaps we
will not need to construct the Pickering Airport?
Detailed Comments on PSD-009-06
In general, and within the limits of the above comments, the report is acceptable.
Specific comments are as follows:
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Para 1.4
i) I do not understand the last bullet
ii) The Oshawa - Bowmanville corridor should be extended to
Newcastle, and it should remain 'high order'
iii) Ooes the Ministry of MIR have enough staff to complete the
technical and Sub-Area Assessments in the next 8 to 12
Months?
Para 2.3
i) What is 40% intensification - 40% of what? How can it be 40%
each year after 2015?
ii) In special cases the Municipal Council's right to determine the
character of our future community must be guided by a
higher authority.
Para 2.4
i) 'Jobs' in a community must include retail, commercial,
manufacturing, agricultural and service industries.
It is agreed that predicting the availability of jobs in a given area
will be difficult.
ii) Space for retail and commercial jobs can be incorporated into
the basement and First floor areas of apartment buildings.
Automobile parking spaces for residents should be limited in
number
Para 2.6
Housing must be integral with employment areas so as to
minimize travel time for persons living in the community.
(The term 'Employment Parks' is not a good use of the word
'Park')
Para 2.8
The Transit network in Clarington must be extended and
improved through a combination of Private and public
investment - particularly to be ready to cope with the 'peak
oil' phenomenon.
Para 2.12
Major park and outdoor recreation facilities must be provided to
mitigate the effects of 'intensification'.
Para 3 .1
By 2031 we should be well into the process of adopting
sustainable (steady state) policies and life styles.
John Stephenson.
Mr Mayor, Members of Council
Subject: PDS-007-06
Staff Report on Port Granby Project - Analysis Regarding Double
Base Liner.
Presentation at Council Meeting 30th. Jan. 2006
By John Stephenson.
I attended the council meeting on 23rd. Jan '06 and listened to the presentation
by Mr. Glen Case. I have also studied the report PSO-007-06. I have the
following observations/comments:
1) Staff report Para 2.0 Double Composite Base Liner
1.1 The original design, said to consist of 3 layers actually contains only two
water impermeable layers:
i) the 2mm thick HOPE geomembrane
ii) the 0.75 m thick clay layer.
The sand layer, said to be part of the base liner, is designed to allow leachate to
drain to the bottom of the pit.
Consequently, the base liner is only 0.77 m thick.
1.2 The low level Office has considered 3 new alternative designs to improve
the performance of the base liner, but did not consider an option which I think will
materially improve the reliability of the Base Liner.
My suggestion is to add two new layers to the original design. That is:
i) below the HOPE liner add a Geo-synthetic clay liner
ii) below this clay liner add a second HOPE geo-membrane.
The advantages offered by this system include:
i) a total thickness of 9 mm of synthetic impermeable membranes.
(2+5+2 mm) plus 750 mm of compacted clay liner.
ii) the non-woven geo-synthetic clay liner lying between the two HOPE
membranes will allow some 'slip' (or movement) between the two
membranes.
Iii) The non-woven geo-synthetic clay liner will confer some strength to
the 'sandwich' to help prevent inelastic seam failures - particularly if the
geo-synthetic clay liner is laid down at right angles to the HOPE
membranes. It is possible that this clay liner will also minimize the
risk of punctures and tears.
Note that the major advantage conferred by this system is the overall increase in
the mechanical strength of the base liner, rather than the decrease in the amount
of water which may permeate through the membrane.
,#
100,000 cubic meters of tightly specified clay. Specified in terms of particle size,
chemical composition and permeability to water (and maybe other parameters
too). Where will this material come from?]
Iii) One other effect (not mentioned in the MPRT Report or the Rossi
Report) is the effect of water vapor arising from the waste, which will pass
through the stone capillary break layer and condense in the capillary layer,
possibly leading to water saturation in that layer. In this case the supposed
protective capability of the layer is brought to naught.
The two problems just discussed can be ameliorated by placing an HOPE
geomembrane under the capillary layer and above the capillary break layer
(which would not then be necessary!).
[ Note that the MPRT Report lists 4 References relating to capillary systems
used in waste storage systems - but does not give a single quotation from any
one of them]
iv) Miscellaneous Comments.
a) I am reasonable certain that the instrumentation to be inserted into the
capillary layer will not be serviceable for more than 10 years. This
intrusion into the capillary layer will be a liability for the service life of
the L TWMF
b) Remediation of the cover system or the base liner following a failure
will be very expensive. It is better to over build at the construction
phase than to cut corners to save money.
c) The greatest risk of failure of the base liner system will be during the
construction phase - most likely due to damage from heavy
equipment passing over the surface of the sand layer.
A second period of high risk of failure will occur during the first 25
years after the mound is sealed, during which the waste will settle to
its most stable configuration.
d) I do not like to see statements such as:
" Staff is supporting the MPRT position ....."
" Staff cannot support residents' request "etc. because I do not
think that 'staff' are qualified to make engineering decisions. I do not doubt
the ability of staff to read and understand technical reports, but in cases
such as the above I would prefer statements to be less partisan in nature.
3.0 Conclusions
3.1 Based on the PSO-007-06 Report, with attachments, I do not favor the
introduction of the capillary layer in the mound cover unless it has an
impermeable membrane underneath it.
Mr. Mayor, Members of Council,
Subject: PSD-009-06 Proposed Municipality of Clarington's Comments on
The Ministry of Infrastructure Renewal's (MIR) Draft Report-
Places to Grow - Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe (GGH.)
Presentation by John Stephenson Jan.23rd.2006
I think that the MIR's proposed Growth Plan is based on a fundamental error
derived from Modern Economic Theory - that 'growth' is a necessary
precondition for the economic welfare of the community.
The world we live in is changing. There are three main elements to this change:
i) Global Warming - Mean global temperature for 2005 was the highest
since records were kept in 1880. 2006 is expected to be even
higher.
ii) Global Population - is continuing to increase at an alarming rate. The
population of India and China (together) is forecast to increase by
1.3 Billion people in the next 25 years - with consequent pressure
on the resources of the world.
Iii) World Oil Supply - is expected to reach peak production rate in the
next 5 to 15 years. Thereafter, production will fall, while demand will
increase. There will be dramatic increases in prices and supply
shortages too.
For these reasons a good planning process will start moving our communities in
the direction of sustainable. (or 'steady state') life styles and economies.
Notes:
[The word 'sustainable' appears in the MIR's 'Places to Grow' plan only twice. On
both occasions the word was mis-used. Also the use of the word 'Grow' in the
title implies that our government has not yet grasped the urgency of the need to
adopt sustainable (Le. 'steady state' ) life styles and economies.]
The Brundtland definition of 'Sustainable' is "Oevelopment which meets the
needs of the present without sacrificing the ability of the future to meet its needs.
This definition is not very precise or exclusive - any definition which excludes
nothing is worthless! (Oaly, 1996) (It was a 'politically' derived definition.)
A more precise definition of 'sustainable' (from 'Beyond Growth' (Herman E.
Oaly, 1996)) is "a level of resource use that is both sufficient for a good life for
its population and within the carrying capacity of the environment, if generalized
to the whole world"
Oaly also also defines 'sustainable development' as 'development without
growth beyond environmental carrying capacity, where 'development' means
qualitative improvement, and 'growth' means quantitative increase (in
throughput).
Another implication may be a reduction in the amount of air travel - perhaps we
will not need to construct the Pickering Airport?
Detailed Comments on PSD-009-06
In general, and within the limits of the above comments, the report is acceptable.
Specific comments are as follows:
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Para 1.4
i) I do not understand the last bullet
ii) The Oshawa - Bowmanville corridor should be extended to
Newcastle, and it should remain 'high order'
iii) Ooes the Ministry of MIR have enough staff to complete the
technical and Sub-Area Assessments in the next 8 to 12
Months?
Para 2.3
i) What is 40% intensification - 40% of what? How can it be 40%
each year after 2015?
ii) In special cases the Municipal Council's right to determine the
character of our future community must be guided by a
higher authority.
Para 2.4
i) 'Jobs' in a community must include retail, commercial,
manufacturing, agricultural and service industries.
It is agreed that predicting the availability of jobs in a given area
will be difficult.
ii) Space for retail and commercial jobs can be incorporated into
the basement and First floor areas of apartment buildings.
Automobile parking spaces for residents should be limited in
number
Para 2.6
Housing must be integral with employment areas so as to
minimize travel time for persons living in the community.
(The term 'Employment Parks' is not a good use of the word
'Park')
Para 2.8
The Transit network in Clarington must be extended and
improved through a combination of Private and public
investment - particularly to be ready to cope with the 'peak
oil' phenomenon.
Para 2.12
Major park and outdoor recreation facilities must be provided to
mitigate the effects of 'intensification'.
Para 3 .1
By 2031 we should be well into the process of adopting
sustainable (steady state) policies and life styles.
John Stephenson.
this Municipality and its people. The people of southeast Clarington
were not consulted by anyone in this regard.
To best of our knowledge, the Municipal Pear Review Team (MPRT)
has no prior experience in advising on or building an ENGINEERED
MOUND for the long-term storage of radioactive waste. We have been
told by the MPRT that the proposed Mound Design is PROBABLY
O.K. Do they really know if the proposed mound design is safe? Are
there compromises being made in order to get on with the project?
It our considered opinion that at a minimum, a bottom double linear is
very necessary for a mound of a questionable design to store radioactive
waste for long-term. It is possible to make a case for a triple linear in
order to build an extra layer of safety into an experimental design. It is
our understanding that in the United States a double linear is commonly
used to store municipal and radioactive waste. In our opinion redesign
of the top linear to include a sand drainage layer provides a marginal
improvement to the proposed mound.
It should be noted that the linear is a thin sheet of plastic and several
sheets are fused together to create a large thin sheet. Such a sheet can be
easily punctured or fused joints may fail thereby causing a serious
problem and such a problem may be impossible to fix.
We ask that the Council direct the LLRWMO to include a bottom
double linear to its proposed mound design.
We have been given to understand that the primary reason for the
LLRWMO's reluctance to agree to a double linear is purely financial.
LLRWMO has been directed by the Responsible Authorities to develop
a proposal for the Project within the allocated budget. We are dealing
with the long-term health and safety of our population and we should
not allow any short cuts.
Under the legal agreement the proponent was required to develop a
contingency plan in the event the proposed design fails. The proposed
preferred design option makes no mention of a contingency plan. We
request that the Municipality of Clarington ask the LLRWMO t~
develop a conting~ncy plan as part of the proposed preferred optIon
before asking for the Council's approval.
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this Municipality and its people. The people of southeast Clarington
were not consulted by anyone in this regard.
To best of our knowledge, the Municipal Pear Review Team (MPRT)
has no prior experience in advising on or building an ENGINEERED
MOUND for the long-term storage of radioactive waste. We have been
told by the MPRT that the proposed Mound Design is PROBABLY
O.K. Do they really know if the proposed mound design is safe? Are
there compromises being made in order to get on with the project?
It our considered opinion that at a minimum, a bottom double linear is
very necessary for a mound of a questionable design to store radioactive
waste for long-term. It is possible to make a case for a triple linear in
order to build an extra layer of safety into an experimental design. It is
our understanding that in the United States a double linear is commonly
used to store municipal and radioactive waste. In our opinion redesign
of the top linear to include a sand drainage layer provides a marginal
improvement to the proposed mound.
It should be noted that the linear is a thin sheet of plastic and several
sheets are fused together to create a large thin sheet. Such a sheet can be
easily punctured or fused joints may fail thereby causing a serious
problem and such a problem may be impossible to fix.
We ask that the Council direct the LLRWMO to include a bottom
double linear to its proposed mound design.
We have been given to understand that the primary reason for the
LLRWMO's reluctance to agree to a double linear is purely financial.
LLRWMO has been directed by the Responsible Authorities to develop
a proposal for the Project within the allocated budget. We are dealing
with the long-term health and safety of our population and we should
not allow any short cuts.
Under the legal agreement the proponent was required to develop a
contingency plan in the event the proposed design fails. The proposed
preferred design option makes no mention of a contingency plan. We
request that the Municipality of Clarington ask the LLRWMO to
develop a conting~ncy plan as part of the proposed preferred option
before asking for the Council's approval.
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Presentation
by Roger Anderson
Durham Regional Chair
to the
Municipality of Clarington Council
January 30, 2006
7 p.m.
Check against delivery.
Thank you Mayor Mutton. It's great to be back at Clarington Council to provide an
annual update on the "State of the Region". I'll reflect on some events of the past year
and look ahead to challenges facing Durham Region in 2006.
Let's begin with the good news from last year. A major positive event for municipalities
was the signing of an Agreement with the Federal Government to flow the Gas Tax to
municipalities. Durham Region will receive $4.9 million in gas tax funds for 2005 and the
same amount in 2006. After that, the amounts will begin to increase, reaching a
maximum of $16.4 million in 2009. Of course municipalities want to see this transfer
become a permanent revenue stream, not just a 5 year deal.
Another positive development was the signing of the federal-provincial-municipal
memorandum of understanding on Affordable Housing. Under this agreement, $11.2
million has been earmarked for Durham Region for new affordable housing units and
$2.35 million for housing subsidies.
The Province provided some information on the rental subsidy portion of the program in
December. Details on the capital program for rental and supportive housing projects are
supposed to be available in February. At that point, the Region will consult with the
area municipalities on your ability to participate with us. We must work together to
address the affordable housing needs of our citizens.
At the Provincial level, in December some long-needed reforms to the Planning Act and
the Ontario Municipal Board process were introduced. If Bill 51 is passed, development
proponents will have to submit a truly complete planning application for municipal
review. Also the OMB's role will be shifted to reviewing the municipal decision for
errors, rather than being a substitute decision-maker. These changes finally respond to
recommendations some time ago by AMO and by the GTA Task Force on OMB
Reform.
2005 was capped off with the Attorney General's announcement of the site for the new
Durham Courthouse in Downtown Oshawa. Now, if we could just see some shovels in
the ground please....
Regionally, 2005 was an extremely busy year and I believe, a successful year. The
new Regional Headquarters was completed on time and on budget. More than 1200
Regional administrative staff moved into the new facility over a period of several weeks
with minimal disruption to Regional services. The Lieutenant Governor was on hand for
our Official Opening and over 1000 citizens toured the new building. Already Regional
employees are reaping the benefits and efficiencies of working under one roof. I'm
confident that taxpayers will receive the value they were promised with this new facility.
Another major achievement of 2005 was the transition to Regional Transit. Bringing the
5 existing transit operations under one umbrella was a very complex task, but on
January 1, 2006 Durham Region Transit rolled out.
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As our Region grows and matures, transit must be an integrated part of the
transportation system. Even if we had the capital dollars to build new roads, we
couldn't build them fast enough to match our growth. Improving transit optimizes our
investment in existing roads by moving more people in fewer vehicles. While the
development of a fully integrated transit system will take time, initial improvements
already are in place.
Rides travelling within Durham Region can now use any combination of GO and
Durham Region Transit buses to cross the Region with a single DRT ticket for $2.50.
Service frequency has been increased on several routes including Highway 2 and the
Simcoe St./UOIT routes and Saturday, Sunday and evening service is now available on
routes throughout the Region. DRT adult monthly passes are transferable so a spouse,
son or daughter could use the pass on day when the main user didn't need it.
Students and commuters can now connect with the Highway 407 GO Buses that serve
UOIT, York University and McMaster University. These are first steps in improving our
transit service. The Region is actively seeking federal and provincial funding to assist us
in further developing a quality transit service.
Waste management was another area of significant progress in 2005. Following
extensive public consultation, the Region submitted the Terms of Reference for
Environmental Assessment of a residual waste facility to the Ministry of the Environment
for approval. This facility will be developed in partnership with York Region.
Durham's waste diversion efforts will increase significantly this summer. In July, the
Region-wide green bin composting program will get underway as the new indoor
composting facility in Pickering opens for business.
We also considered another kind of waste issue during 2005. The Region participated,
along with Clarington and Pickering, in the Nuclear Waste Management Organization's
process to arrive at a solution for the long-term storage of used nuclear fuel. This is an
important issue for us, as considerable amounts of Canada's used fuel are presently
housed in Durham.
With the Report of the Ontario Power Authority suggesting that Ontario should develop
more nuclear generation capacity, both Clarington and the Region hope to see new
nuclear investment at Darlington. Perhaps the prospect of expanded nuclear facilities
will motivate the federal government to expedite their decision on used fuel disposal.
Ontario will need every megawatt of energy that can be conserved or generated in the
next few years. In response to that energy gap, last year the Region helped to establish
the Durham Strategic Energy Alliance. This alliance builds on our Regional expertise
and provides a framework for collaborative projects and research on new technologies
and alternative fuels.
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Another key economic development focus for Durham is the agricultural sector. With
our Rural Development Strategy, the Region is working hard to support farmers and
raise the profile of our rural businesses.
In 2005, an exciting and enjoyable initiative was the Durham Region Exhibit at the Royal
Winter Fair which featured several Clarington participants. In 2006, we are working with
the Durham Farm Fresh Association to develop "Savour Durham", as part of Ontario's
culinary tourism strategy.
Investment in infrastructure is also key to Durham's economic development. Last year
in Clarington, the Region invested $950,000 to reconstruct the Waverly Road/Baseline
Road intersection. The project will be completed this spring. Rehabilitation of Highway
2 from Morgan's Road to Ovens Road and Regional Road 20 at Mosport Road
represents a further outlay of close to half a million dollars. In 2006, road projects
planned for Clarington include rehabilitation work on sections of Regional Roads 3, 9
and 42 valued at over $650,000.
Work on the Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant, is also forging ahead. Two
construction contracts have been awarded, one for the main plant and one for the outfall
pipe into the lake. Contractors are onsite and construction is underway on this largest
Regional capital project ever.
This $165 million dollar project embodies the many infrastructure challenges faced by
the Region. We must comply with strict new Provincial standards and regulations,
replace aging or obsolete infrastructure, and support the growth forecast for Durham
over the next twenty years.
As you know, municipalities continue to fall behind on infrastructure investment. Until
the federal and provincial governments address the fundamental under-funding of
responsibilities that have been loaded onto municipalities, we will never catch up.
However, with a new minority government in Ottawa, we have a delicate task before us.
We need to secure commitments to municipalities made by the previous government for
things like the gas tax, infrastructure programs and child care spaces.
We must also create new opportunities for municipalities and push our agenda with all
the parties. The Conservative platform alluded to addressing the fiscal imbalance so we
should be actively exploring that possibility with them.
Recent and upcoming Provincial policies present an increasingly familiar picture of
reduced municipal authority and increased financial responsibilities. The Greenbelt
Plan dictates where we can't grow while the draft Greater Golden Horseshoe Growth
Plan tells us where we should grow and at what density. The proposed Clean Water Act
would empower the Province to place new restrictions on land uses in source protection
zones. But they plan to give the responsibility and expense for enforcing these
restrictions to municipalities.
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Clearly we must keep reminding the Province that efforts to refocus the growth of our
communities or to protect water resources require a partnership. They need municipal
participation to reach their objectives. To elicit our help, the partnership must include
new Provincial funding, tools and incentives to support the policy goals.
All this new planning legislation has made it difficult to conclude the review of the
Regional Official Plan.
But the delay may actually become an advantage for us. We've been paying attention
to the new directions and I think Durham is "ahead of the curve" in terms of readiness to
implement. We will be positioned to proactively say to the Province, this how we see
the Provincial policy playing out in Durham.
At the dawn of 2006, the media seemed to be filled with bad news. Gun violence is on
the rise. Avian Flu is a potential health threat. Recent auto sector announcements have
been negative.
These are difficult problems. But they are problems where Durham Region is taking
action and working to be part of the solution. Durham Police are participating in the
Guns and Gangs Task Force and working with others in the community to stem the tide
of violence.
Our Health Department is working with partners in the health sector to prepare for a
potential flu pandemic, should it occur. Our broader emergency planning experience
will stand us in good stead as well.
Last fall, the Region ran an emergency management exercise, based on nuclear
accident at Darlington. It was the first exercise to be conducted from the new Regional
Headquarters building. Participants were very impressed with the enhanced technical
and communications capabilities provided in the new Regional Operations Centre. So
our ability to deal with natural disasters and other events beyond our control has been
improved.
With respect to the auto sector layoffs, I have faith that our efforts to build partnerships
and diversify Durham's economy will bring new good-paying jobs to this Region. And I
don't think we should write-off the auto sector either. With Project Beacon and other
research initiatives, I believe we will see new kinds of automotive jobs emerging to
develop hybrid cars and other innovative vehicles.
Tremendously positive things are happening right here in Durham on complex issues
like transit, waste management and protecting our water sources. Some projects are at
early stages and results will take time. In other areas, Durham is leading the pack. We
are working together, forging ahead, and becoming an emerging power. Despite some
obstacles in our way, 2006 is another year full of promise for our Region. Thank you.
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STATE OF CLARINGTON ADDRESS
COUNCIL MEETING - JANUARY 30, 2006
THE ECONOMY
· Strong economic growth ahead with 700,000 sq. f1. of commercial development and
the possible announcement of the Environmental Assessment for CANDU newbuild
PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
· CIP Plans moving forward with the Municipality's Grant program providing for
improved commercial facades, new signage and improvements to heritage buildings
in historic downtowns. Almost $35,000 in grants were approved in Orono and
Bowmanville in 2005.
· Environmental stewardship programs with the Municipality working with residents
and businesses to improve the health of our ecosystems by restoring creek valleys and
natural areas.
· As the development of existing neighbourhoods planned in the 80's is nearing
completion, three new neighbourhoods are in the planning stages. The Municipality
is proceeding to adopt "new urbanist" development standards that will allow for more
walkable, better designed neighbourhoods. Brookhill and Northglen in Bowmanville
and North Village in Newcastle are now under consideration by the Municipality.
· Great progress has been made on acquiring new waterfront lands that will allow us to
develop a waterfront park to open in 2007. Expropriations are an unfortunate but
necessary part of providing the land base for major waterfront parks. In Newcastle,
additional lands have been acquired to expand the Bond Head parkette.
· The Municipality is responding to major planning policy initiatives of senior levels of
government. The Province's "Places to Grow" is designed to stem sprawl, provide
critical transportation infrastructure with an emphasis on transit and to provide
resources to rejuvenate old city centres. We continue to lack, however, the strong
fiscal tools required to reflect our 21 st century responsibilities and the needs and
expectations of our residents.
EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
· Amendment to the Ontario Fire Code comes into effect March 1, 2006 which will
require residential dwelling units to have a working smoke alarm on EVERY storey.
This is in addition to the existing requirement of having smoke alarms outside ALL
sleeping areas. Penalties for not having working smoke alarms in all the required
locations will result in a $235. ticket and/or an Ontario Fire Code charge of up to
$25,000.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Newcastle Recreation Facility
· Design of this new facility is currently underway by Shore, Tilbe, Irwin Partners
· Final design to be completed in late spring to be tendered in the summer
· Facility is scheduled for completion late in 2007
Brian McFarlane Hockey Museum
· Construction of the building and the development of the interior museum design
is to be completed for the Fall 2006
· Marketing Dynamics is currently working with staff on the development of a
marketing plan for the operation of the museum
Program Highlights
· Partnership with Lakeridge Health Oshawa in providing a cardiac rehabilitation
program at the Bowmanville Indoor Soccer Facility
· Initiating the Parks and Recreation Ontario "High Five" program that will provide
staffthe necessary tools to offer children quality assured leisure programs
· Teen Fit Club program designed for teens 13 - 17 offering a program geared to
healthy lifestyle and active living
Future Facilities Planning
· I have asked our Treasurer and Director of Community Services to investigate the
possible repurposing ofthe Darlington Arena with a twin pad replacement to be
built in the short term.
ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Building Permits - 2005
· In 2005 we issued 1150 building permits for a construction value of $203.2 million
· Industrial building permits were up 408%.
Engineering Forecast 2006
· Clarington Staff have been successful in convincing GO Transit to provide
express bus service from Bowmanville directly to the Oshawa GO Train station in
Oshawa. GO Transit intends to run three express buses from Bowmanville
directly to the GO Train in the morning, and three more back to Bowmanville in
the evening. The service which will commence shortly will include the
construction of a Park and Ride Parking lot that will accommodate 85 vehicles.
The lot, which is being constructed south of the Clarington Corners plaza, on
Prince William Blvd., will also offer a heated shelter, with innovative new, solar
powered lighting.
· Clarington Transit has been successfully handed over to the Region of Durham
and a seamless and integrated regional transit service across Durham is now a
reality that includes the residents of Clarington.
· Clarington will work with the Province to identify short term remedial
improvements to our interchanges for inclusion in the MTO 2006 budget process.
Second, MTO will commission a detailed corridor study that will identify major
capital improvements for the future.
· Construction of the Mill Street underpass is proceeding in stages with the first
stage being the relocation of the watermain. The balance of the project will
include two additional stages, the first will be the extension of major culverts and
the final stage will be the construction of the road and underpass. The culvert
work is expected to occur this summer and the road underpass works are expected
to commence in the fall of 2006.
· The Green RoadlBaseline Road project includes the reconstruction of the
intersection, lowering it by 14 feet and the construction of Green Road from
Baseline Road north of the railway.
· Development of the West Bowmanville area (Home Depot), will initiate the
construction of Green Road northerly from Hwy #2 and Stevens Road from Green
Road to Regional Road #57.
· Completion of Phase 1 of the Bowmanville Community Park with 4 tournament
quality, lighted ball fields. The Grand Opening of Phase 1 will be held on June 10,
2006. In 2006 the lighted football field will be constructed providing a permanent
home for the Clarington Tiger Cats Football Club. Future phases will include a
major outdoor soccer complex on the east portion of the site.
· In 2005 we completed another section of new recreational trail, this time along the
Soper Creek Valley from King Street to Soper Creek Park. This is the first phase
of a Soper Creek trail system that will eventually extent another 2km north into
the St. Stephen's neighbourhood. Future plans include extending both the
Bowmanville Creek and Soper Creek trails south to connect with the Waterfront
Trail.
· Three new neighbourhood parks were completed in 2005. Pearce Farm Park and
Brookhouse Parkette in Newcastle, and Barlow Court Parkette in Bowmanville
are now open for public use.
Other 2006 park projects of interest
· New ball diamond lighting at Harvey Jackson Park in Kendal.
· The design and site selection for a skateboard park in Courtice will occur in 2006
with construction anticipated in 2007.
· Construction of the first phase of the Port of Newcastle Waterfront Park will
occur in 2006. The main component of phase 1 will be the construction of a
recreational trail overlooking the Lake from Toronto Street to the Marina. The
trail will also be extended north along the Graham Creek to connect with Port of
Newcastle Drive.
Re2ional Municipalitv of Durham Proiects
Significant 2005 Accomplishments
Road Reconstruction
· Waverly Rd.lBaseline Rd. Intersection and Signalization Improvements
Reconstruction - $950,000 (Currently under construction, completion in spring
2006)
Road Rehabilitation Locations
· Hwy. #2, East of Morgans Rd. to Ovens Rd. - Road Rehabilitation ($156,000)
· Regional Road 20 (Boundary Rd.) from 1 km West of Mosport Rd to Easterly
3.3km (Est. Cost - $310,000) (Placement of surface lift of asphalt over 2004
work)
Proposed 2006 Road Projects
Road Rehabilitation
· Regional Road 42 (Darlington-Clarke T/L Rd.) from Hwy. 2 to Concession St.
(East. Cost - $250,000) (Tendered for construction in 2005, completion in spring
2006)
. Regional Road 3 (8th Concession), from Enfield Rd. to Bowmanville Creek,
4.0km (Est. Cost $400,000)
Road Reconstruction
· Mill St. (Hwy. 2 to Hwy. 401) - Design - $50,000. Forecasted Construction is
2007
Tentative Road Rehabilitation Locations
· Regional Road 17 (Main St., Orono) from Winter Rd. to 100m N. of Station St.
(Est. Cost $90,000)
· Regional Road 42 (Darlington-Clarke TIL Rd.) from Concession St. to
Concession 3, 3.0km (Est. Cost $375,000)
CURRENT MAJOR REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS
· Zone 2 feedermain on Third Concession Rd. from Middle Rd. to Mearns Ave.,
Bowmanville ($555,000)
o Provision for Regional Share for construction of watermains in
conjunction with development activity. To be constructed in stages as
development occurs.
· Zone 1 feedermain through Port Newcastle area, from Toronto St. S. to 700m
easterly, Newcastle ($1,150,000)
o Provision for Regional Share for construction ofwatermains in
conjunction with development activity. To be constructed in stages as
development occurs.
· Proposed replacement of sections of aged watermain on Liberty St. from Fenwick
Dr. to the Fourth Concession, Bowmanville. ($1,090,000)
o Design and construction proposed in 2006.
· Replacement, repair and construction of new watermains in conjunction with the
Municipality of Clarington Road Program in 2006. ($1,073,000)