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DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2006
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
DISCLOSURES Ot-= PECUNIARY INTEREST
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of a meeting of Council held on January 30, 2006
PRESENTATION
Dr. Leith Douglas - Guinea Pig Presentation
DELEGATIONS
a) Reid Hasted - Correspondence Item D - 14
b) David Rice, Ridge Pine Park Inc. - Report PSD-014-06
COMMUNICATIONS
Receive for Information
1-1 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Clean Water Act 2005
I - 2 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham ~ Planning and Conservation Land
Statute Law Amendment Act 2005
I - 3 Craig Burch, Director of Education, Durham District School Board - Annual Report
for 2005
1-4 Mary Ann Martin, Chair, Board of Trustees and Patricia A. Manson, Director of
Education, Durham Catholic District School Board - Canada-Ontario Immigration
Agreement
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623-3379
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1-5 Dr. Donald R. Richardson, Senior Consultant, Communications and Consultation,
Gartner Lee Limited - Cameco's Vision 2010 Project
I - 6 Ronald Hooper, Chairman, Board of Management, Bowmanville Business Centre -
West Bowmanville Developments
1-7 Dr. D.L. Reynolds, Associate Medical Officer of Health and Jason Garay,
Epidemiologist, Durham Region - Snapshot on Enteric Illnesses
I - 8 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee Meeting dated
January 13, 2006
1-9 Martha A. Pettit, Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax - Veridian
Corporation - City of Belleville
1-10 Martha A. Pettit, Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax - Veridian
Corporation - Municipality of Clarington
I - 11 Marilyn Pearce, Mayor, Township of Scugog - Appointment of Bev Hendry, CAO
1- 12 Sharon Dionne, Chair, Urban Development Institute/Ontario Durham Chapter-
Proposed Growth Plan from UDI/Ontario
1-13 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Province's Proposed Growth Plan
for the Greater Golden Horseshoe
1- 14 Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Culture - Ontario Heritage Act
I - 15 Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance and John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing - Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund
I - 16 Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Key Municipal Issues
1-17 Hardiner S. Takhar, Minister of Transportation - Provincial Gas Tax
1-18 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - General Motors of Canada Limited in Oshawa
1-19 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Regional Business Plans and
Budgets
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Receive for Direction
D - 1 Bill and Frances Huether - Proposed Heritage Conservation District
D - 2 Kim Goyne - Proposed Heritage Conservation District
D - 3 Catherine Crawford, Assistant Location Manager - Request for Road Occupancy
D - 4 David Staples, Parade Chairman, Durham Central Fair - Durham Central Fair Parade
D - 5 John and Pat Rundle - Proposed Heritage Conservation District
D - 6 John O'Toc':, MPP, Durham - Noise Abatement Along Highway 401 in South
Bowmanville
D - 7 Kevin McAlpine, Chair, Canada Day Committee, Rotary Club of Courtice - Canada
Day
D - 8 Cathy Vincelli, Executive Director, Paralympics Ontario - Bid Guidelines
D - 9 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Bill 206, Ontario Municipal
Employees Retirement System, 2005
D - 10 Municipality of Grey Highlands - Establishment of New Renewable and Non-
Renewable Energy Projects
D - 11 Stephen Keast, Clerk, Town of The Blue Mountains - Establishment of New
Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Projects
D - 12 Michael Angemeer, Chair, Durham Strategic Energy Alliance - Durham Strategic
Energy Alliance Board of Directors
D - 13 Diane Cane, County Clerk, Northumberland County - OMERS Program
D - 14 Reid Hasted - Request for Repairs to the Walkway
D - 15 Cathy Pitcher, Executive Assistant, Board of Governors, Durham College - Governor
of the College
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
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REPORTS
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of February 6, 2006
2. Report PSD-018-06 - Municipality of Clarington Comments - DurhamNork
Residual Waste Disposal Study - Proposed Terms of Reference for the
Environmental Assessment
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
OTHER BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
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Council Meeting Minutes
January 30, 2006
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on January 30,2006, at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
Mayor J. Mutton
Councillor A. Foster
Councillor D. MacArthur
Councillor P. Ping Ie
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Manager, Transportation & Design,
Engineering Services, L. Benson
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano
Director of Financeffreasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Emergency Services, G. Weir
Clerk II, C. Tennisco
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting.
MINUTES
Resolution #C-029-06
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on January 16,2006, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
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MAYOR'S STATE OF CLARINGTON ADDRESS
Mayor Mutton stated that in 2006 Clarington can look forward to a strong economic
growth with 700,000 sq. ft. of commercial development and the possible
announcement of the Environmental Assessment for CANDU newbuild.
Mayor Mutton highlighted various departmental activities, as follows:
PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
. CIP Plans moving forward with the Municipality's Grant program providing for
improved cO:-.-.:nercial 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; and
. 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.
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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; and
. 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; and
. Marketing LJynamics 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
staff the necessary tools to offer children quality assured leisure programs; and
. Teen Fit Club program designed for teens 13 - 17 offering a program geared to
healthy lifestyle and active living.
Future Facilities Planning
. The Treasurer and Director of Community Services have been asked to
investigate the possible repurposing of the 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;
and
. Industrial building permits were up 408%.
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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. Also, the 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 Road/Baseline 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;
· 2006 will see the 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;
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. 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; and
. 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; and
. 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.
PUBLIC MEETING
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 of Winnstanley 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.
No one spoke in support of or in opposition to By-law 2006-018.
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PRESENTATIONS
Roger Anderson, Durham Regional Chair, provided Council with his annual State of
the Union Address. Mr. Anderson reflected on events from 2005 and the challenges
facing Durham Region in 2006 as follows:
Events in 2005:
· Signing of the Gas Tax Agreement - Durham Region will receive 4.9 million in gas
tax funds;
· Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Affordable Housing;
· Provincial Rei.~c21 Subsidy Program - rental and supportive housing projects;
· Reforms to the Planning Act and the Ontario Municipal Board - the OMB's role will
be shifted to reviewing municipal decisions for errors, rather than a decision maker;
· Attorney General's announcement for the new Durham Courthouse in Oshawa;
· Regional Headquarters was completed on time and within budget;
· Transition to Regional Transit - five existing transit operations under one umbrella
allows residents to cross the Region on a single DRT ticket for $2.50;
· The Region submitted the Terms of Reference for Environmental Assessment of a
residual waste facility in partnership with York Region;
· The Region participated with Clarington and Pickering, in the Nuclear Waste
Management Organizations to a solution for long-term storage of used nuclear fuel;
· Rural Development Strategy - the Region is working hard to support farmers and
raise the profile of our rural business.
Durham Region in 2006:
· Working with Durham Farm Fresh Association to develop "Savour Durham" - as
part of Ontario's culinary tourism strategy;
· Construction of the Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant - largest regional capital
project;
· Clarington and the Region hope to see new nuclear investment at Darlington -
prospect of expanded nuclear facilities in response to the energy gap;
· Investment in infrastructure is the key to Durham's economic development - road
projects include rehabilitation work on Regional Roads 3, 9, and 42.
Challenges in 2006:
· Municipalities continue to fall behind on infrastructure investment - federal and
provincial governments required to address the fundamental under-funding of
responsibilities loaded onto municipalities and secure commitments made by the
previous government for gas tax, infrastructure programs and child care spaces;
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. The Clean Water Act would empower new restrictions on land uses in source
protection zones and the responsibility and expense of enforcing restrictions to the
municipalities - municipal participation is required to obtain the objectives;
. Project Beacon and other research initiatives (hybrid cars) will bring new jobs to the
Region.
In closing, Mr. Anderson stated gun violence is on the rise along with the potential
health threat of the Avian Flu; these are difficult problems. Working in partnership with
Durham Regional Police and the Health Department these issues will give us the
ability to deal with natural disasters and other events beyond our control.
Mayor Mutton presented Mark Hendrikx, President, Martha Hendrikx, Secretary,
Karen Bastas, T;"asurer, and Tom Broadfoot of the Newcastle Santa Claus Parade
Committee a "Citation of Community Spirit" in recognition of the wonderful sense of
community spirit and success of the 15 Annual Newcastle Santa Claus Parade.
Resolution #C-030-06
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Julie Jones and Dave Hardy, Hardy Stevenson and Associates Ltd. be added to
the Agenda as delegations regarding Item #3 of Report #1 (PSD-007 -06).
"CARRIED"
DELEGATIONS
Gerry Mahoney advised prior to the meeting that he would not be addressing Council
with respect to the Port Granby Project.
Sarwan Sahota, South East Clarington Ratepayers Association, addressed Council
regarding Report PSD-007 -06 - Port Granby Project and stated the following
outstanding concerns:
. storing of low-level radioactive waste in an engineered mound is experimental;
. the lack of a bottom double liner;
. no mention of the development of a contingency plan; and
. should the Low Level Radioactive Waste Management Organization make changes
from the preferred conceptual design to a detailed engineering design, will the
Municipality have the power to intervene?
In closing, Mr. Sahota is requesting the Municipality ask the authorities to establish an
Assessment Review Panel to assess the viability of the conceptual design, Council
approve an acceptable preferred option, in principle only, and require the LLRWMO to
submit the final engineering design for the Port Granby Project before proceeding with
the construction phase.
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Harvey Thompson advised prior to the meeting that he would not be addressing
Council with respect to the Port Granby Project.
Barb Spencer advised prior to the meeting that she would not be addressing Council
with respect to the Port Granby Project.
John Stephenson addressed Council regarding Report PSD-007 -06 - Port Granby
Project and_stated the following observations/comments:
· original design was said to consist of three layers; however, now contains
only two layers; and
· inconsis~Jncies in the Municipal Peer Review Team Report; the soils are not
suitable for capillary liner.
In closing, Mr. Stephenson is requesting two new layers be added to the original
design; a Geo-synthetic clay liner and a HDPE geo-membrane to increase the
mechanical strength of the base liner, placing an HDPE geomembrane under the
capillary layer and above the capillary break layer. Mr. Stephenson does not favour
the introduction of the capillary layer in the mound without an impermeable membrane
underneath it.
Mr. Stephenson addressed Council regarding Report PSD-009-06 - Places To Grow
stating he believes the Report is based on fundamental error derived from Modern
Economic Theory. He stated that the world we live in is changing and the three main
elements to this change are:
. Global Warming;
. Global Population; and
. World Oil Supply.
In closing, Mr. Stephenson stated a good planning process will start moving our
communities in the direction of sustainable (or steady state) life styles and economies.
Afrika Nieves-Bentley, addressed Council requesting financial support for Leaders
Today that will be sending twenty five students who will be travelling to Kenya to help
build a school. In order to raise funds, Afrika is hosting a guest speaker at her school
on February 10, 2006. The speaker, Major Brent Beardsley, served as a UN
peacekeeper and assistant to Lt. General Romeo Dallaire, the man who led the UN
mission in Rwanda.
Julie Jones was in attendance but advised Council she would not be speaking.
Dave Hardy, Hardy Stevenson and Associates, presented a slide show to Council
regarding the "Peer Review of the Enhanced Facility Design". The purpose of
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Mr. Hardy's delegation was to provide a progress report; share findings of the
Municipal Peer Review Team regarding enhanced facility design versus the double
liner, and review the team's recommended design enhancements and suggestions for
engineering studies during detailed design. Mr. Hardy advised the following:
. Conclusions - Enhanced Facility Design
- provides a safe and durable facility;
- protects underlying till and prevents leachate from contaminating
groundwater; and
- ensures redundancy of the overall system.
. Double Liner
- Concerns regarding long term institutional controls and precipitation
entering the mound;
. Stren~+~s of Enhance Facility Design
- engineering has shifted to "prevention" and away from cure;
- reduces amount of leachate produced in the mound
- provides an effective backup for the cover system
- operates passively based on natural capillary action and is durable
- lessens the reliance on institutional controls
- constructed using local materials recycled from the cell excavation
- not exposed to the elements nor to leachate
- active monitoring system
- repairable
Resolution #C-031-06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Council recess for five minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 8:52 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence Item I - 12 was distributed as a handout.
Resolution #C-032-06
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved as per the
agenda.
"CARRIED"
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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.
T akhar estimates that it will take approximately three years to conclude
the Environmental Assessment Study.
Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation meeting dated December 7, 2005.
Minutes of the St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee
meeting dated December 14, 2005.
Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee
meeting dated January 10, 2006.
Minutes of the Clarington Older Adult Association Board of Directors
meeting dated January 10, 2006.
Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee meeting dated December 13, 2005.
Minutes of the Tyrone Community Centre meeting dated January 9,
2006.
Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority meeting dated
December 14,2005.
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 liB" site.
Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
meeting dated November 17, 2005.
Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board meeting dated
January 4, 2006.
Mark Hendrikx, President, Martha Hendrikx, Secretary, and Karen
Bastas, Treasurer, The Newcastle Santa Claus Parade, thanking
Council for their support of the first annual Newcastle Santa Claus
Parade.
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CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-033-06
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Robinson
THAT Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of
Items D - 8, D - 9, and D - 10.
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Art Short, Lions Club of Bowmanville, requesting permission to occupy
the bridge over the Bowmanville Creek at King Street West (Highway 2)
on ~aturday, June 17, 2006, for their annual Rubber Duck Race.
(Approved provided the organizations apply
for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit)
Johanna de Boer, submitting her resignation from the Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committee and the Highway 407 Community
Advisory Committee.
(Resignations received, a letter be sent to
Ms. de Boer thanking her for her service to
the Committees and correspondence referred
to the Municipal Clerk)
Don Carter, submitting his resignation from the Clarington Traffic
Management Advisory Committee.
(Resignation received, a letter be sent to Mr.
Carter thanking him for his service to the
Committee and correspondence referred to
the Municipal Clerk)
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.
(Proclaimed and permission granted to sell
carnation from Friday, May 12 to Sunday,
May 14, 2006)
Keith Kelly, submitting his resignation from the Clarington Accessibility
Advisory Committee.
(Resignation received, a letter be sent to Mr.
Kelly thanking him for his service to the
Committee and correspondence referred to
the Municipal Clerk)
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Sandra Kranc, 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."
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(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Planning Services and to the Agricultural
Advisory Committee)
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.
(Correspondence referred to the Municipal
Clerk to place an ad in the local newspapers)
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 to Canada
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 instructors/lifeguards, 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.
Resolution #C-034-06
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be referred to the Director of Community Services,
the Kawartha Pineridge District School Board, and Peterborough Victoria
Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board.
"CARRIED"
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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)
Short Term (January 1, 2006 - June 1, 2006)
. An allotment of $23,770 from the Housing Divisio n 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 comprehensive 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;
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AND FURTHER THAT the province be requested to match community
raised funds."
Resolution #C-035-06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the resolution of the City of Kingston regarding the Heating Crisis for Low
Income Families be received for information.
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Betty de Haan, CAO/Clerk, Township of South Stormont, advising that
theTownship 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;
AND WHEREAS these gravestones and the stone wall around the
cemetery has deteriorated substantially, 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 FURTHUR 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.
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Resolution #C-036-06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the resolution of the Region of Durham regarding Bill 25, An Act to Preserve the
Gravesites of Former Premiers of Ontario be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
MOTION
NOTIGE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report -
January 23, 2006
Resolution #C-037 -06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of January 23,
2006, be approved with the exception of Item #3.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-038-06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
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.
"CARRIED"
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January 30, 2006
Report #2 - Report PSD-010-06 - 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 East Beach Road and the West Beach Lands Owned
by Port Darlington Harbour Company
Resolution #C-039-06
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report PSD-010-96 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Report #3 - Confidential Report EGD-006-06 - Property Matter
Resolution #C-040-06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report EGD-006-06 be
approved.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-041-06
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Regional Chair, Roger Anderson be thanked for his presentation.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-042-06
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT John Stephenson's comments regarding Places to Grow (Item #5 of
Report #1) be forwarded to the Province of Ontario.
"CARRIED"
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January 30, 2006
Resolution #C-043-06
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the request of Afrika Nieves-Bentley for funding be referred to the Mayor's
Office.
"CARRIED"
OTHER BUSINESS
Regional Update
Councillor Schell ~dvised Council the Region of Durham Region Planning Committee
will be holding a Public Meeting in regard to the Official Plan on February 2, 2006 in
the Council Chambers of the Municipality of Clarington.
Boards and Committees Update
Councillor Foster advised of the upcoming Wetland Stomp fund raiser to be held on
February 25,2006. He noted that John O'Toole will be the guest speaker at the
Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on February 2,2006.
Councillor MacArthur advised Council that the budget for Kawartha Conservation has
been approved; allocating $300,000 to the Durham Region. Also, the Clarington
Older Adult Association's budget for 2006 was approved with a mere 0.25% increase.
He announced the unveiling of the new shelter at the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area will
take place at the Earth Day Event on April 22, 2006. In closing, Councillor MacArthur
noted hunting along the lake continues to be a concern; Conservation Officers are
working with the Samuel Wilmot Nature Committee on this matter.
Councillor Pingle advised Council that St. Marys will be holding another Open House
this summer. She announced that Tyrone will host their 2nd annual Valentines Dance
on February 11, 2006 at the Tyrone Community Centre.
Mayor Mutton advised that Durham Regional Police Services will be attending a future
Council meeting with a presentation on the regulation of replica firearms in Clarington.
Councillor Robinson advised Council of a concern in regards to incorrect addresses
on Veridian bills due to street name changes.
Resolution #C-044-06
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT a list of street name changes be forwarded to Veridian.
"CARRIED"
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January 30, 2006
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-045-06
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2006-007 to 2006-020, inclusive and that
the said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
2006-007 being by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
2006-008 being by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
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
2006-010 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington
2006-011 being a by-law to establish, layout and dedicate certain lands as public
highways in the Municipality of Clarington
2006-012 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington
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
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
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
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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
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
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
Bo'.';nanville 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.
2006-019 being a by-law to authorize an agreement between The Regional
Municipality of Durham and The Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington
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.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-046-06
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2006-007 to 2006-020, inclusive be
approved.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-04 7 -06
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2006-021 being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the
30th day of January, 2006, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second
time.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-048-06
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2006-021 be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-049-06
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:05 p.m.
"CARRIED"
MAYOR
MONICIPAL CLERK
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
FEBRUARY 13, 2006
CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION
1-1 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region
of Durham on January 25, 2006, passed the following resolution:
"a) THAT Report #2006-CQW-02 of the Chief Administrative Officer,
the Commissioner of Finance, the Commissioner of Works, the
Commissioner of Planning, and the Commissioner and Medical
Officer of Health be endorsed and submitted to the Province as the
Region's response to the December 5, 2005, EBR posting
(AA05E0001) on Bill 43, the Clean Water Act 2005;
b) THAT the Province should articulate and discuss with municipalities
and others, its overarching vision of the source water protection
program including legislative, regulatory, funding, program and
partnership activities;
c) THAT the Province should make firm multi-year funding
commitments to all aspects of the source water protection initiative,
not just plan preparation;
d) THAT Provincial legislation to enable Source Protection Planning
should:
i) Rationalize, harmonize and integrate the basic source water
protection requirements now described in a variety of acts
and policies (Nutrient Management Act, Planning Act,
Greenbelt Act, Provincial Policy Statement) into a single
comprehensive policy statement on protection of drinking
water sources;
ii) Rationalize and clarify the roles of planning authorities and
jurisdictions in protection of water quantity and quality;
iii) Create Source Protection Committees for Conservation
Authority areas rather than for larger source protection
regions to enable meaningful local participation by citizens
and municipalities;
iv) Require the Minister to have regard for municipal resolutions
and comments on the Source Protection Plan;
v) As recommended by Justice O'Connor, focus on use of
existing legislative and regulatory tools and mechanisms to
implement source protection policies;
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vi) Minimize the duplication between the process to develop the
Source Protection Plan (SPP), and the subsequent process
to bring the Municipal Official Plan into conformity with the
SPP;
e) THAT the Province should retain primary responsibility to enforce
Source Protection Plans by:
i) Utilizing its existing powers (e.g. under the Safe Drinking
Water Act) to enter, inspect, order compliance, etc., in
support of SPPs, since the Province is the approval authority
for the Plan; and
ii) Properly funding and exercising its authority to regulate
industries and businesses that transport, use or create
potential source water contaminants (e.g. chemicals, fuels,
pesticides) to ensure compliance with those regulations;
f) THAT the Province should provide an option for upper or single tier
municipalities to conduct, by agreement with the Province, certain
source water protection enforcement activities;
g) THAT the Province should ensure that farmers are required to
prepare only a single environmental protection plan for their farm
and provide funding to assist farmers in reaching compliance with
SPP requirements;
h) THAT Source Protection Plans should be results-based and focus
effort and investment on activities that will produce meaningful
improvements in drinking water safety, overall water quality, and
long-term sustainability of the water source;
i) THAT the Province should recognize that in many cases, financially
assisting people to meet the source protection requirements will be
a more effective investment in achieving the desired results than
legal action;
j) THAT a copy of Report #2006-COW-02 of the Chief Administrative
Officer, the Commissioner of Finance, the Commissioner of Works,
the Commissioner of Planning, and the Commissioner and Medical
Officer of Health be forwarded to the Minister of the Environment
(MOE), the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister
of Public Infrastructure Renewal, the Association of Municipalities
of Ontario and Durham's area municipalities and Conservation
Authorities (CAs)."
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1-2 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region
of Durham on January 25, 2006, passed the following resolution:
"a) THAT a copy of Report #2006-P-3, of the Commissioner of
Planning be forwarded to the Province as Durham Region's
response to Bill 51, the Planning and Conservation Land Statute
Law Amendment Act 2005; and
b ) THAT a copy of Report #2006-P-3 of the Commissioner of Planning
be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and
the eight area municipalities."
I - 3 Craig Burch, Director of Education, Durham District School Board,
providing Council with a copy of the Annual Report for 2005.
1-4 Mary Ann Martin, Chair, Board of Trustees and Patricia A. Manson,
Director of Education, Durham Catholic District School Board, writing to
Council regarding the Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement of
November 21,2005, in which the Region of Durham is a designated
limited partner. They are requesting that Council help to win spending
provisions for the needs of immigrant children and youth from the
agreement.
I - 5 Dr. Donald R. Richardson, Senior Consultant, Communications and
Consultation, Gartner Lee Limited, advising Council that Garner Lee
Limited has been retained by Cameco Corporation to engage area
residents in shaping plans for renewal of its Port Hope facility as part of
Cameco's Vision 2010 project. Vision 2010 is a large, long-term
investment in Port Hope that builds on work now underway through the
federally funded Port Hope Initiative.
I - 6 Ronald Hooper, Chairman, Board of Management, Bowmanville Business
Centre, advising Council that the Boards of Management of Bowmanville,
Newcastle and Orono are seeking to present their arguments to the
Ontario Municipal Board regarding the proposed offer made in connection
with the West Bowmanville Developments.
1-7 Dr. D.L. Reynolds, Associate Medical Officer of Health and Jason Garay,
Epidemiologist, Durham Region, providing Council with a copy of the
Snapshot on Enteric Illnesses.
I - 8 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee meeting dated
January 13, 2006 (Copy attached)
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1-9 Martha A. Pettit, Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of
Ajax, advising Council that the Town of Ajax on January 19, 2006, passed
the following resolution:
"THAT the resolution of the Council of the City of Belleville regarding the
proposed expansion of Veridian Corporation hydro services within
Belleville be endorsed."
1-10 Martha A. Pettit, Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of
Ajax, advising Council that the Town of Ajax on January 19, 2006, passed
the folloviing resolution:
"THAT the resolution of the Municipality of Clarington regarding the
proposed expansion of Veridian Corporation hydro services within the
Municipality of Clarington be endorsed."
I - 11 Marilyn Pearce, Mayor, Township of Scugog, advising Council of the
appointment of Bev Hendry as the new CAO of the municipality. Leading
the senior management team for the Township, Ms. Hendry will oversee
the delivery of services, strategic planning and administration for the
Township employees and over 22,000 residents.
I - 12 Sharon Dionne, Chair, Urban Development Institute/Ontario Durham
Chapter, writing to the Honourable Minister David Caplan, advising him
that he will be receiving comments with regard to the Proposed Growth
Plan from UDI/Ontario, which speaks on behalf of their industry. Without
derogating from those industry-wide comments, they would like to
comment on how the Proposed Growth Plan will impact community
building in their end of the Greater Golden Horseshowarea.
1- 13 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, providing Council with a
copy of Report 2006-P-9 of the Commissioner of Planning regarding the
Province's Proposed Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
I - 14 Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Culture, providing Council with a copy of a
bulletin outlining regulations that have been made to implement the
amended Ontario Heritage Act. These regulations mark a major step
forward for heritage conservation in Ontario.
I - 15 Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance and John Gerretsen, Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, announcing the release of the Ontario
Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) allocations for 2006. The
government is increasing OMPF funding to $707 million in 2006, $51
million or 7.7% more than the 2005 OMPF funding announced last March.
This increase in funding reflects the government's commitment to
supporting municipalities and ensuring that the OMPF grants continue to
remain up to date and responsive to municipal financial needs.
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I - 16 Federation of Canadian Municipalities, advising that they are optimistic
about continued support for municipal issues with the new Prime Minister
and his government. During the campaign, FCM President Kovach wrote
to the four party leaders asking them to spell out their positions on key
municipal issues. In its response, the Conservative Party committed "to
include municipalities in discussions of issues related to their jurisdiction
and concerns." It also expressed strong support for efforts to develop a
long-term plan .for the gas-tax transfer, maintain infrastructure funding, and
address the fiscal problems affecting municipal governments.
I - 17 Hardiner S. Takhar, Minister of Transportation, advising Council that they
are continuing to deliver on their commitment to dedicate two-cents per
litre of the provincial gas tax to municipalities for public transit. Between
October 2004 and October 2005 they provided $156 million of gas tax
funding, staring with one-cent per litre towards 83 transit systems serving
110 municipalities. This year between October 2005 and October 2006
they will provide $232 million in gas tax funding, or one and one-half cents
per litre. The Municipality of Clarington will be eligible to receive an
allocation of $554,659 for the period October 1, 2005 to
September 30, 2006.
I - 18 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, thanking Council for providing him with a
copy of Clarington's resolution supporting General Motors of Canada
Limited in Oshawa and a comprehensive auto strategy for Canada.
1-19 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the
Region of Durham on January 25, 2006, passed the following resolution:
"a) THAT the 2006 Timetable for the review of the detailed Regional
Business Plans and Budgets (as outlined in Attachment #1 of
Report #2006-F-1 of the Commissioner of Finance) be adopted with
a final Council approval date scheduled for April 19, 2006;
b ) THAT staff be authorized to notify the public of Regional Council's
intention to adopt the 2006 Regional Business Plans and Budgets
for Property Tax Purposes, and the 2006 Business Plans and
Budgets for the Police Services Board, Durham Region Transit
Commission and Outside Agencies at its regularly scheduled
meeting of April 19, 2006; and
c) THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to the Police Services
Board, the Conservation Authorities, other Outside Agencies and
the local Area Municipalities."
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CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
o - 1 Bill and Frances Huether, providing Council with their questions pertaining
to the Proposed Heritage Conservation District:
1. There is no "partway" on Heritage District designation. How can
there be a three year pilot designation? If an owner on Beech
wishes to sell his home, does he declare to the Real Estate agent
that the home is Heritage, Non-Heritage, or what, during this three
year pilot?
2. If other streets are to be designated in the future, who will bear the
cost of preparing individual guidelines for each?
3. A proposal was put forth at Council that the present guidelines be
available as advisory material for all owners in Clarington. This
seemed to have the support of all concerned. The guidelines were
prepared at great cost. Does this mean that only Beech Avenue
will have access to this service?
(Motion to advise of actions taken with
respect to Report PSD-012-06)
o - 2 Kim Goyne, advising Council that she does not want her home or her
neighbourhood subject to the proposed Heritage Conservation District.
She notes that she supports the "James-Humber Compromise" of
implementing educational programs in lieu of district designation.
(Motion to advise of actions taken with
respect to Report PSD-012-06)
0-3 Catherine Crawford, Assistant Location Manager, requesting permission
to close Lakeshore Road East from Park Lane to Riley Road on Thursday,
February 7,2006, to film a Motion Picture entitled "Blaze".
(Motion to approve the actions taken by
the Municipal Clerk pertaining to the
issuance of a Road Occupancy Permit)
D - 4 David Staples, Parade Chairman, Durham Central Fair, requesting
Council's permission to hold the annual parades associated with the
Durham Central Fair on Friday, September 8,2006 and Saturday,
September 9, 2006.
(Motion to approve provided the
organizers apply for and obtain a Road
Occupancy Permit)
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D - 5 John and Pat Rundle, advising Council that they are opposed to the idea
of the heritage designation for the entire area known as Old Bowmanville
as originally suggested and note that they approve of the "James-Huber
Compromise." They had hoped that the idea would be generally accepted
as the best solution to the problem and that their neighbourhood would
become amiable again.
(Motion to advise of actions taken with
respect to Report PSD-012-06)
D - 6 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council that he has received an
inquiry from a constituent regarding noise abatement along Highway 401
in south 30wmanville. It has been brought to his attention that, with the
re-grading of some of the property between Baseline Road and Highway
401, the south end of town is more vulnerable to noise. It would appear
that the removal of berms, a railway spur and vegetation means that some
of the nOise from the highway is no longer blocked.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Engineering Services)
D - 7 Kevin McAlpine, Chair, Canada Day Committee, Rotary Club of Courtice,
inviting Council to partner with the club to bring this exciting day to
Clarington. Their July 1, community event will be back at the Garnet B.
Rickard Recreation Complex with activities starting at 5:00 p.m. and
ending shortly after dusk with an amazing fireworks display. He would be
happy to meet to discuss the plans for 2006 and why the Municipality
should be an important partner in this fabulous community initiative.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 8 Cathy Vincelli, Executive Director, Paralympics Ontario, providing Council
with a copy of the Bid Guidelines for hosting the 2007 Ontario Paralympic
Summer Championships. As one of the Ontario Games Programs,
Paralympics Ontario works in partnership with the Sport Alliance of
Ontario to deliver the Ontario Paralympic Summer Championships. Bids
are due in the Paralympics Ontario office no later than Friday, April 28,
2006, 4:00 p.m.
(Motion for Direction)
0-9 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the
Region of Durham on January 25, 2006, passed the following resolution:
"a) THAT AMO's position in opposition to Bill 206, Ontario Municipal
Employees Retirement System, 2005 be supported;
b) THAT copies of this resolution and Report #2006-F-4 of the
Commissioner of Finance, be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario,
the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of
Finance, Opposition Leaders, all Durham MPP's and the area
municipalities; and
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c) THAT the area municipalities be requested to endorse this
resolution and forward similar resolutions to the Premier of Ontario,
the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of
Finance, Opposition Leaders and all Durham MPP's."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 10 Municipality of Grey Highlands, advising Council that the Municipality of
Grey Highlands on January 9, 2006, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Municipality of Grey Highlands considers the
establishment of new renewable and non-renewable energy projects to
have significant local land use planning implications;
AND WHEREAS Clause 23 of Bill 51 proposes to exempt all energy
projects III Ontario from the Planning Act if they are an undertaking or
class of undertakings within the meaning of the Environmental
Assessment Act;
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of this Council that the Environmental
Assessment Act and the associated proponent driven screening process
does not adequately address matters of municipal interest;
AND WHEREAS Section 17 (Official Plans), 34 (Zoning By-laws) and 41
(Site Plan Control) of the Planning Act provide local Municipalities with the
necessary authority to establish policy and regulations for new energy
projects;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Municipality of
Grey Highlands does not support the position of Bill 51 and their concerns
be submitted on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry at
http://www.ene.Qov.on.va/envreqistrv/026868ea.htm;
FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to all Ontario Municipalities
seeking their support by submitting their concerns on the Environmental
Bill of Rights Registry."
(Motion for Direction)
0- 11 Stephen Keast, Clerk, Town of The Blue Mountains, advising Council that
the Town of The Blue Mountains on January 16, 2006, passed the
following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Town of The Blue Mountains considers the establishment
of new renewable and non-renewable energy projects to have significant
local land use planning implications;
AND WHEREAS Clause 23 of Bill 51 proposes to exempt all energy
projects in Ontario from the Planning Act if they are an undertaking or
class of undertakings within the meaning of the Environmental
Assessment Act;
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AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of this Council that the Environmental
Assessment Act and the associated proponent driven screen ing process
does not adequately address matters of municipal interest;
AND WHEREAS Section 17 (Official Plans), 34 (Zoning By-laws) and 41
(Site Plan Control) of the Planning Act provide local Municipalities with the
necessary authority to establish policy and regulations for new energy
projects;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of The Blue
Mountains does not support the position of Section 23 of Bill 51 for the
aforementioned reasons and that the position of Council with regard to
Section 23 of Bill 51 be submitted to the Environmental Bill of Rights
Registry and forwarded to John Gerretson, Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing, Donna Cansfield, Minister of Energy, Jim Wilson, Simcoe-
Grey M~P and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 12 Michael Angemeer, Chair, Durham Strategic Energy Alliance (DSEA),
requesting confirmation of Clarington's representation on the newly
formed Durham Strategic Energy Alliance Board of Directors. The
Municipality has been well represented by Suzanne McCrimmon,
Clarington Board of Trade. The DSEA is in the process of registering as a
non-profit corporation, which will be concluded early in the New Year. Mr.
Angemeer is requesting that he receive a response by February 28, 2006.
(Motion for Direction)
0- 13 Diane Cane, County Clerk, Northumberland County, writing to Roger
Anderson, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising that
the Council of the Northumberland County on December 14, 2005, passed
the following resolution:
"NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Northumberland County put
the Ontario Provincial Government on notice that we refuse to accept the
transfer of administration and financial costs associated with the OMERS
program;
AND FURTHER this transfer represents additional downloading on
municipal governments which are already financially strapped due to
programs downloaded by the previous Ontario government;
AND FURTHER that is motion be circulated to AM.O., ROMA, Eastern
and Western Ontario Warden's Caucus', the Provincial Government, MPP
Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance, Premier of Ontario Dalton McGuinty
and all other levels of government in Ontario;
AND FURTHER this motion be forwarded to AMO and ROMA for delegate
discussion at the 2006 conventions."
(Motion for Direction)
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0- 14 Reid Hasted, writing to Council regarding the pathway beside his home
and the repairs that are required. He is requesting that the walkway be
closed and the land split up evenly between the four adjoining residents.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Operations)
o - 15 Cathy Pitcher, Executive Assistant, Board of Governors, Durham College,
inviting the submission of name(s) of any individual(s) that would be an
effective Governor of the College. Ms. Pitcher has provided a copy of the
College's Values and Mission Statement. The College has three
vacancies for the term beginning September 1, 2006 and is seeking
candidates. Candidates should posses one or more of the following
qualifications:
· experience in business, social services and/or health services
. strong leadership skills
· past and/or current community involvement
. diversity inclusive of the community
Letters of interest and resumes are to be received by February 17, 2006.
(Motion for Direction)
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DURHAM NUCLEAR HEALTH COMMITTEE (DNHC)
MINUTES OF MEETING
Darlington Nuclear
Site Engineering Services Building
Third Floor Boardroom
Clarington, Ontario
'RECEIVED
JAN 3 0 2006
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
MAYOR'S OFFICE
January 13,2006
AGENDA
1 :00 PM
Dr. Robert Kyle, Durham Region Health Department (DRHD)
( Chair)
Ms. Mary-Anne Pietrusiak, DRHD (presenter)
Mr. Ken Gorman, DRHD
Mr. Frank Bajurny, Ontario Power Generation (OPG)
Dr. Dave Whillans, OPG
Mr. Phil Dunn, Ministry of the Environment
Mr. Alex Heydon, Public Member
Mr. Ken Shrives, Public Member
Ms. Norma Drummond, Public Member
Ms. Lorraine Weigel, Public Member
Dr. Gerry Gold, Public Member (Presenter)
Dr. Barry Neil, Public Member
Mr. Hardev Bains, Public Member
Mr. Brian Devitt, DRHD (Secretary)
Mr. Randy Leavitt, OPG (Presenter)
Mr Gregory Smith, OPG (Presenter)
Mr. John Coleby, OPG (Presenter)
Mr. Irv Benovich, OPG (Presenter)
Ms. Vanessa Hughes, OPG (Presenter)
Mr. Don Terry, OPG (Presenter)
Mr. Lloyd Murray, Durham Region Works Department (presenter)
Mr. Gordon Reidt, DEMO
Mr. Ross MacEachern, DRHD (presenter)
Mr. Pat Lucas, OPG (Presenter)
Ms. Sue Stickley, Low Level Radioactive Waste Management
Office (LLRWMO) (Presenter)
Ms. Judy Herod, LLRWMO
Ms. Janice Szwarz, Municipality ofClarington
Mr. Anthony Waker, University of Ontario Institute of Techllology
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Ms. Anne Marie Holt, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health
'.:Unit
Ms. Janice Hudson, OPG
, REG~TS
Robert Kyle, Chair of the DNHC, opened the meeting and welcomed everyone.
Gregory Smjth, Senior Vice-President of Darlington Nuclear, welcomed the DNHC
and reported on Darlington.
Last year was a very strong year for Darlington Nuclear. It was the best year yet in
terms of hUHlan performance and the forced loss rate (the length of time units are
unavailable due to unplanned maintenance). In 2005, Darlington had the lowest forced
loss rate of any multi-unit nuclear station in Canada.
. It is well-known that throughout the nuclear industry that the best run stations are the
safest and most profitable as well. Therefore, Darlington places a lot of emphasis on
their plans to improve station reliability, equipment performances as well as all aspects
of safety. Currently, Darlington managers and supervisors are communicating to their
staff Darlington's business plan for 2006 including plans and targets for work to be
done on station equipment.
Darlington is constantly working towards improved performance, which is monitored
by the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WAND) in Atlanta. As well, the sister
organization, the Institute of Nuclear Power Operators (INPO), administers a system to
rate the performance of nuclear stations around the world. Darlington is striving to be
in the top quartile for performance and be among the best in the industry. The top
quartile for performance is 98 out of 100.
1.0 Adoption of the Agenda
The Revised Agenda was adopted.
2.0 Adoption of the DNHC Minutes of the November 18, 2005 meeting
The Minutes were adopted with a correction to the spelling of Mike Morton's name in
4.4.
3.0 Correspondence
3.1 Dr. Kyle's office received the minutes of the Pickering Community Advisory
Council meetings for November 2005.
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3.2 Dr. Kyle's office received a copy of the resolution by the Municipality of Durham
to endorse the resolution of the Municipality of Clarington that fully supports the
construction of a new Nuclear Generating Station at Darlington Nuclear site "B",
dated December 12, 2005.
3.3 Dr. Kyle's office received a letter from the LLRWMO updating the progress on
the Port Granby Project and an invitation to a community meeting on January 16,
2005 at the Newtonville Community Hall, dated December 22,2005.
4.0 Nuclear Power / Environmental Issues
4.1 Report on the Safe Shutdown State of Units 2 and 3 at Pickering A
Randy Leavitt, Director of Project Support, provided a presentation on the safe
shutdow~. ,)fUnits 2 and 3 at Pickering A. The highlights of his presentation were:
. OPG senior management decided that the restart of Units 2 and 3 would
not proceed because the financial risk for the return on investment did not
make a good business case.
. OPG will place Units 2 and 3 in a long term safe storage state until the
remainder of the station is ready for decommissioning.
. Both reactors will be defuelled and the heavy water removed from the
moderator and heat transport systems.
. Some modifications will be required to upgrade the fuelling machines to
safely defuel the reactors and provide sufficient storage of space for the
heavy water.
. The 4 Units at Pickering A are interconnected for fire protection and the
common containment system and must not be compromised as Units 2
and 3 are shut down.
. Units 2 and 3 cannot be readily separated from the remainder of the
station and must be accessible for staff to walk through to work in Units 1
and 4.
. The Main Control Room and the Irradiated Fuel Bay for Pickering A are
located between Units 2 and 3 in the centre of the station and cannot be
separated from Units 1 and 4.
Randy estimated the transition to Safe Storage State of Units 2 and 3 will take 2-3
years. Randy answered many questions about the project and will bring a progress
report to the DNHC in about one year.
Randy Leavitt can be reached at (905) 839-1151 extension 6878 or bye-mail at
randv.leavitt@opg.com for more information. The overheads Randy used are
attached as Appendix 1.
4.2 Implementation of Recommendations and Suggestions by Operation Safety
Review Team (OSART) on Unit 4 at Pickering A Update
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John Coleby, Senior Vice-President of Pickering A Nuclear, gave a presentation on
the outcome of the last OSART visit from September 5-9, 2005. The highlights of
John's presentation were:
. OSART is a team of international nuclear plant experts who first came to
Pickering Nuclear in February 2004 to review the operation and safety of
Unit 4 that had recently restarted on invitation of the Canadian
Government and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC).
. OSART missions review nuclear plant performance and programs against
international best practices.
. OSART prepared a report of their findings in February and presented the
report to the CNSC in July 2004.
. The OSAR T report had 12 recommendations, 11 suggestions and 7 good
practices listed.
. OSART followed up with a mission from September 5-9, 2005 to check
on the implementations of their recommendations and suggestions with a
report for the CNSC.
. The results of the September mission were 43% of the issues were fully
resolved and 57% were progressing satisfactorily. No issues were
evaluated as having unsatisfactory progress.
John indicated a presentation of the OSART evaluation will be made to the CNSC
in February or March 2006. The OSART report of the September 2005 mission
will be released to the public after the meeting with the CNSC. John will have
copies of the report provided to Robert Kyle and the DNHC.
John Coleby can be reached at (905) 839-1151 extension 3260 or bye-mail at
iohn.colebv@opg.com for more information. The overheads John used are
attached as Appendix 2.
4.3 Monitoring of Radioiodine in Ash at the York-Durham Pollution Control Plant
Update
Irv Benovich, Senior Technical Expert for OPG, provided an update on the
potential impacts of Iodine-13l at the York-Durham Water Pollution Control
Plant. The highlights ofIrv's presentation were:
. In February 2004, concern was expressed by Dr. Barry Neil, Public
Member for the DNHC, that Iodine-13l monitored by OPG in the
incinerator ash of the York-Durham Pollution Control Plant may have
potential health effects for the workers in the plant and the community
near the plant.
. The origin of the Iodine-13l was determined not to be from nuclear
generating stations but from medical diagnostic and treatment use.
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. An action plan was developed after discussions initiated by the DNHC
with OPG and the Durham Region Works Department (DRWD) in June
2004.
. OPG assisted the DRWD by providing their expertise and laboratory
services and conducted a study from September 2004 - September 2005
by: .
o Measuring exposure rates near the ash and the plant
o Analyzing rain water collected under the incinerator plume
. The laboratory results showed no detectable Iodine-13I in any sample of
rainwater within 500 metres downwind from the incinerator stack.
. The total dose of Iodine-13I near the incinerator ash was not statistically
different from the building background radiation detected.
. Conclusion - There is no concern for adverse health effects for the
workers at the plant or to the community due to Iodine-13I at the current
levels.
Lloyd Murray, from the DRWD, indicated the expertise and service provided by
OPG staff was greatly appreciated. Dr. Barry Neil also was very satisfied with the
investigation conducted as result of his concern. Robert Kyle thanked OPG and
DRWD staff for their efforts to investigate and report to the DNHC on this issue
over the past several months.
Irv Benovich can be contacted at (905) 839-6746 extension 5092 or bye-mail at
irv.benovich(ciJopg.com for more information.
4.4 Port Granby EA Update
Sue Stickley, Communications Officer for the LLRWMO, provided an update on
the Port Granby EA Project. The highlights of her presentation were:
. The LLRWMO completed the Draft EA Study Report fQr the Port
Granby Project and incorporated additional investigations requested by
the Municipality of Clarington:
o Install an additional composite liner for additional environmental
protection
o Construct an underpass beneath Lakeshore Road for trucks
hauling waste
o Upgrade the municipal roads affected by the project prior to
commencement of moving material
. The LLRWMO developed 3 additional base liner system options for the
Municipality to consider but an enhanced cover system designed with a
capillary drainage system was recommended as the best option to address
the issues of environmental protection.
. The LLRWMO recommended the construction of the underpass.
. The LLRWMO will cost share the road repairs with the Municipality.
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. The Municipality and the Municipal Peer Review Team for Clarington
indicated the capillary drainage layer was a better solution for
environmental protection than an additional composite liner because:
o Keeps the waste dry rather than containing contaminated leachate
o Uses natural material found on site therefore less trucking is
needed
o Becomes a non-mechanical, paSSIve system and therefore IS
maintenance free
o Sensors within the capillary layer can provide early detection and
location of cover system leakage
o Monitoring of the capillary barrier system is a relatively easy
process
. Public Information sessions were held at the Newtonville Town Hall in
J. ~ovember 2005 to present the new capillary drainage layer design and
the Draft Project Discussion Group Terms of Reference to local residents.
. Next steps include:
o January 16, 2006, a community meeting at the Newtonville
Community Hall is scheduled to discuss the Draft Terms of
Reference for Port Granby Project Discussion Group that will be
in place for a trial period of one year
o January - March 2006, the LLRWMO staff and consultants will
revise the Effects Assessment Studies for the Draft Environmental
Assessment Screening Report (EASR) with the design chan13e
recommendations and present it to the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington and the public for comments
o June 2006, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington will
consider consent for the "preferred option" for the Port Granby
Project
o Spring 2007, Federal Responsible Authorities will issue the Draft
EASR for public comment
o Fall 2007, Responsible Authorities will finalize the EA Screening
Report for public comment
o Early 2008, LLRWMO will submit the detailed licensing
submission to the CNSC for approval
o Summer 2008, construction will begin on the Port Granby Long-
Term Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Facility
Sue Stickley will continue to update the DNHC on the progress of the Port Granby
EA Project. Sue can be reached at (905) 885-1092 or bye-mail at
stickleys(@aecl.ca for more information.
4.5 Darlington Nuclear Waste Management Facility (WMF) Update
Pat Lucas, Technical Section Manager of Used Fuel Dry Storage, provided an
update on the WMF project for Darlington Nuclear. The highlights of Pat's
presentation were:
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. CNSC EA Decision was received November 7,2003.
. CNSC Construction Licence Hearing was July 9,2004.
. Engineering Procurement Contract was awarded April 2005.
. Construction is expected to begin on April 19, 2006.
. Substantial completion of the project is expected on August 27,2007.
. The close-out of the project is expected on September 4,2007.
The DNHC will be provided regular updates on the progress of the WMF project
at Darlington Nuclear. Pat Lucas can be contacted for more information at (800)
263-8009 extension 1521 or bye-mail at pat.1ucas(ZiJopg.com for more
information.
4.6 Pickering Nuclear WMF Update
Pat Lucas provided an update on the WMF expansion at Pickering Nuclear. The
highlights of his presentation were:
. CNSC Decision on the EA was released on May 28, 2004 to proceed with
the application to amend the Pickering WMF Operating Licence.
. CNSC granted the Construction Licence to OPG on December 23, 2004.
. EA Follow-up Plan was approved by the CNSC in July 2005. A meeting
with City of Pickering and other key stakeholders will be scheduled soon.
. Engineering and design work was started in 2005 and will be completed
soon.
. Construction is expected to begin in late 2006 with the WMF in-service by
2008.
The DNHC will be provided regular updates on the progress of the WMF at
Pickering Nuclear. Pat Lucas can be reached at (800) 263-8009 extension 1521 or
bye-mail at patJuca(a)opg.com for more information.
5.0 Health Effects
5.1 Progress Report on the Health Department's Radiation and Health in Durham
Region
Mary-Anne Pietrusiak, Epidemiologist for the DRHD, provided a brief update on
the pro gress being made on, the research and preparation of the report on Radiation
and Health in Durham Region since the last meeting.
The Health Department is still attempting to obtain data from Cancer Care Ontario
(COO) but COO is concerned that privacy legislation prevents them from releasing
the data. The Health Department received support, on January 9, 2006, from the
Research Ethics Board of the Research Institute of Lakeridge Health Corporation,
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for release of the cancer data from COO. If COO recognizes this decision, the
cancer data for Durham Region should be available to the Health Department soon.
Mary-Anne presented the congenital anomaly results for the Health Department's
Radiation and Health in Durham Region report at a scientific meeting of the
Canadian Congenital Anomalies Surveillance Network in Ottawa in November
2005. Her presentation of Durham Region statistics and findings were very well
received.
Mary-Anne Pietrusiak will continue to update the DNHC on the progress of the
report Radiation and Health in Durham Region. Mary-Anne can be reached at
(905) 668-4113 extension 3185 or bye-mail at mary-
anne.pietrusiak@region.durham.on.ca for more information.
5.2 Report on the Health Department's Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza
Outbreaks
Ross MacEachern, Manager, Environmental Health Division, provided a detailed
presentation of the Health Department's preparedness for an influenza pandemic.
The highlights of Ross' presentation were:
. Influenza is a severe, acute, respiratory illness called the 'Flu' with abrupt
onset of symptoms and most people are sick for a few days with some
needing medical attention.
. The illness is spread by coughing/sneezing, contact with contaminated
hands or surfaces.
. The incubation period varies from 1-3 days, people are communicable for 3.:-
5 days and infectious 24 hours prior to the onset of symptoms.
. Influenza A hosts are humans, birds, pigs, horses and mammals, Influenza B
hosts are mainly humans and Influenza C are also humans but it is not a
major health concern.
. Influenza A can jump the species barrier and has caused all previous
Influenza pandemics.
· Seasonal Influenza occurs every year and affects about 500,000 deaths
globally and there are effective vaccines and antivral drugs available.
. Pandemic Influenza occurs on average every 30 years causing severe illness
and death and affects all age groups globally for which there is no effective
vaccine. In 1918 the 'Spanish Flu' killed approximately 40 million people
worldwide.
. The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests the next pandemic could
cause 2-7.4 million deaths, disrupt society, cause major economic losses and
WHO experts predict it is inevitable and imminent.
. Pandemics of the 20th Century were in 1918 causing 20-40 million deaths,
1957 causing 2 million deaths and 1968 causing 1 million deaths.
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. Lessons learned from past pandemics are; they behave unpredictably,
rapidly surge in numbers of cases, mostly originate in parts of Asia and
unfold in waves.
. Approximately 30 countries have developed Pandemic Plans including
Canada.
. Canada expects 11,000-58,000 deaths with 34,000-138,000
hospitalizations, 2-5 million outpatients and 4.5-10.6 million people
critically ill and unable to work for at least half a day.
. Ontario has developed a detailed plan, Ontario Health Pandemic Influenza
Plan, based on international and international guidelines.
. Ontario expects 5,000-12,000 deaths with 22,000-52,000 hospitalizations
and 980,000-2.5 million outpatient visits.
. Durham Region has developed a detailed plan, Health Department
Pandemic_ Influenza Plan, with the Health Department having the
re:S1-'onsibilty to implement the local surveillance systems and establish
communication roles and responsibilities.
. Durham Region expects 200-500 deaths with 1,000-2,200 hospitalizations
and 45,234-105,544 outpatient visits.
. The impact could result in up to 35% of the workforce off work,
overcrowding of hospitals, home care and outpatient services, and a severe
shortage of medical personnel and medical supplies.
In summary, no vaccines will be available at the onset of the pandemic and when
vaccines are available they will be in short supply and will be provided to priority
groups.
Ross indicated that in the meantime we should get the annual influenza vaccine
and be prepared, in case on a pandemic, to participate in the Health Department
Influenza Pandemic Plan.
Ross MacEachern can be reached at (905) 723-3818 extension 2507 or bye-mail at
ross.maceachem@region.durham.on.ca for more information. The overheads Ross
used are attached as Appendix 3.
6.0 Communications
6.1 Community Issues at Pickering Nuclear
Don Terry, Manager of Community Affairs, provided information on community
issues at Pickering Nuclear. The highlights ofDon's presentation were:
. Units 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 are operating at or close to full power.
. Unit 6 is in a planned outage for maintenance and is expected to be
completed in late January 2006.
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. The start-up of Unit 1 revealed a problem that initial investigations suggest a
small tool may have been left in a boiler by a contractor. Don will report
further to the DNHC when he has more information on the incident.
. Pickering A has worked more than 3.5 million hours without a lost-time
iI1Jury.
. Pickering B has worked 175,000 hours without a lost-time injury.
. December 3, 2005, Pickering B had a leak of heavy water outside a reactor
building and the lost water was frozen and quickly recovered. Emissions
were well below any regulatory limits and there was no threat to the
community.
. Several retired OPG employees were invited back to Pickering to learn
about the station's performance and take a tour of the facility. The retirees
were most impressed with the improvements in housekeeping,
professionalism in the control room, level of security, progress in improving
performance and a sense that the plan is achievable.
. In December 1965, construction began on Pickering A. In 2006, OPG will
be recognizing and celebrating their 40th anniversary as a corporate citizen
in Pickering.
. The Corporate Citizenship Program of OPG focuses on the environment,
education and community initiatives and they are looking for opportunities
to partner with community organizations.
Don Terry can be reached at (905) 839-1151 extension 5966 or bye-mail at
don.ten"y@opg.com for more information.
6.2 Community Issues at Darlington Nuclear
Vanessa Hughes, Manager of Public Affairs at Darlington Nuclear, provided
information on community issues at Darlington Nuclear and the highlights were:
. Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 are operating at full power.
. On January 12, 2006, a pump seal failed on Unit 4 resulting in some
radioactive water leaking onto the floor inside a containment room. The
water was recovered and put back into circulation.
. The leak did not create any radioactive releases to the environment or cause
any injury to staff and there was no interruption to the operation of Unit 4.
. An investigation is underway to determine why the seal failed.
. Vanessa will update the DNHC on the results of the investigation at the next
meeting.
Vanessa Hughes can be reached at (905) 697-7443 or bye-mail at
Vanessa.hughes@opg.com for more information.
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6.3 OPG Health Physics Department Update
Dr. Dave Whillans, Member of the DNHC, provided a handout of the organization
and laboratory activities conducted by the Health Physics Laboratory at 1549
Victoria Street in Whitby as requested by DNHC members after a tour of the lab
on September 23,2005. The handout is attached as Appendix 4.
7.0 Other Business
7.1 Topics Inventory Update
Brian Devitt indicated the Topics Inventory will be revised to include the
presentations made today and it is attached as Appendix 5.
7.2 Future Topics for the DNHC to Consider
Robert Kyle indicated the topics for discussion at the next meeting on April 21,
2006 may include:
. Report on the OPG partnership with UOIT for $10 million
. Report from UOIT on the progress of their nuclear program including. a
tour of the UOIT
. Report from provincial officials on their plans for new nuclear facilities in
Ontario
. Progress report from Mary-Anne Pietrusiak on the report Radiation and
Health in Durham Region
· Report form Health Canada on Health Effect of Radon in Houses
8.0 Next Meeting
Date
April 21, 2006
Time
12:00 pm lunch served
1 :00 pm meeting begins
Location
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
2000 Simcoe Street North
Community Room A-144 Gordon Willey Building
Oshawa, Ontario
Note: See map attached to the Draft Agenda of the April 21st
DNHC meeting for directions to the Gordon Willey Building
9.0 Adjournment at 4:00 PM
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~!ocipgron
REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2006
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6,2006
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) EGD-007 -06 - Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for
January, 2006
(b) CSD-002-06 - Municipality of Clarington's Participation in the Canadian Tire
Jumpstart Program
(c) CSD-003-06 - Admission Standards for Public Pools
2. FORTHWITH RECOMMENDATIONS
(a) CSD-001-06 - Clarington's Brian McFarlane Hockey Museum - Branding
Strategy
(b) COD-002-06 - Tender CL2006-1, Hampton Pond Recovery
3. PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND AMENDMENT TO DRAFT
APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T -96013 TO PERMIT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF 38 SEMI-DETACHED/LINK DWELLINGS ON A SCHOOL
BLOCK
APPLICANT: CCCC DURHAM WEST L TD (THE KAITLlN GROUP L TD)
THAT Report PSD-011-06 be received;
THAT the applications to amend the Clarington Official Plan and Draft Approved
Plan of Subdivision 18T-96013, submitted by CCCC Durham West Ltd. to permit
the development of 38 residential units, be referred back for further processing and
the preparation of a subsequent report; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-011-06 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
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4. PROPOSED BOWMANVILLE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
(a) THAT Report PSD-012-06 be received;
THAT no further financial resources be spent on the Heritage Conservation
District Plan through consultants;
THAT the draft Bowmanville Heritage Conservation District Plan be adopted
as the Old Bowmanville (North Ward) Heritage Guidelines for use as a
resource document by residents;
THAT any interested parties or delegation be advised of Council's decision;
(b) THAT a Beech Avenue Heritage Conservation District Plan be drafted to
refil:;~t the request of the Beech Avenue residents for designation of a
Heritage Conservation District under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
(Attachment 2 to Report PSD-012-06), subject to 100 percent sign-off on
designation;
THAT the Beech Avenue Heritage Conservation District By-law be adopted
when the specific Beech Avenue Heritage Conservation District Plan has
been drafted;
THAT, upon reconstruction of Beech Avenue, no further dollars be spent
beyond traditional road construction; and
THAT the Beech Avenue Heritage Conservation District be reviewed
approximately three years after it comes into force.
5. REZONING AND AMENDMENT TO DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION 18T-88051 TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF
13 RESIDENTIAL UNITS
APPLICANTS: 2075568 ONTARIO INC. AND MIDDLE ROAD DEVELOPMENTS
THAT Report PSD-013-06 be received;
THAT the amendment to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 18T-88051, submitted
by 2075568 Ontario Inc. be approved subject to the conditions contained in
Attachment 3 to Report PSD-013-06;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by 2075568 Ontario Inc. and Middle
Road Developments be approved and that the proposed Zoning By-law contained
in Attachment 4 to Report PSD-013-06 be passed;
THAT a By-law to remove the Holding (H) symbol be forwarded to Council at such
time that the applicant has entered into a subdivision agreement;
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THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized by By-law, to execute an amendment to
Subdivision Agreement between the Owner and the Municipality of Clarington at
such time as the agreement has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Directors
of Engineering Services and Planning Services;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-013-06 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Region of Durham Planning Department; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-013-06 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
6. APPLlCAT!ONS TO AMEND THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY-LAW TO PERMIT THE WESTERLY EXPANSION OF WILMOT
CREEK COMMUNITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 66 ADDITIONAL SINGLE
DETACHED DWELLING UNITS
APPLlCANf: RIDGE PINE PARK INC.
THAT Report PSD-014-06 be received;
THAT Amendment No. 48 to the Clarington Official Plan as submitted by Ridge
Pine Park Inc. to expand westerly the Wilmot Creek Adult Lifestyle Community by
extending the Urban Residential area and Special Policy Area B to the west and to
place a District Park symbol on the area of the Municipal Waterfront Park as
contained in Attachment 2 of Report PSD-014-06 be adopted;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by Ridge Pine Park Inc. be approved and
that the Zoning By-law Amendment, as contained in Attachment 3 to Report
PSD-014-06, be adopted;
THAT a By-law to remove the Holding (H) symbol be forwarded to Council at such
time that the applicant has satisfied the provisions of Section 23.4.3 of the Official
Plan including executing a site plan agreement; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-014-06, any delegations, and the
Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's
decision.
7. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
FOR THE MEETINGS OF JANUARY 19, 2006
THAT Report PSD-015-06 be received; and
THAT Council concurs with the decision of the Committee of Adjustment made on
January 19, 2006 for applications A2005-0043, 2005-0053 and A2005-0054, and
that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the
decisions of the Committee of Adjustment.
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8. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL
APPLICANT: CONDOR DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
THAT Report PSD-016-06 be received;
THAT the request for removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Blocks 149 to 156
on Plan 40M-2113 be approved and that the Part Lot Control By-law, attached to
Report PSD-016-06, be passed pursuant to Section 50 (7.1) of the Planning Act;
and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-016-06, any delegations and the
Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's
decision.
9. ARTERIAL ROAD FENCING
THAT staff report back to the General Purpose and Administration Committee with
respect to a policy on the design of fencing along arterial roads.
10. PRIMROSE SUBDIVISION, COURTICE, PLAN 40M-1945, 'CERTIFICATE OF
ACCEPTANCE' AND 'ASSUMPTION BY-LAWS', FINAL WORKS INCLUDING
ROADS AND OTHER RELATED WORKS
THAT Report EGD-008-06 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-1945; and
THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report EGD-008-06, assuming
certain streets within Plan 40M-1945 and abutting Plan 40M-1684 as public
highways.
11. NORTHEAST BOWMANVILLE SUBDIVISION PHASE 5, BOWMANVILLE,
PLAN 40M-1776, 'CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE' AND 'ASSUMPTION
BY-LAWS', ROADS AND ABOVE GROUND SERVICES
THAT Report EGD-009-06 be received;
THAT the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for the Roads and Above Ground Services, which include final stage
roads and other related Works, constructed within Plan 40M-1776; and
THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report EGD-009-06, assuming
certain streets within Plan 40M-1776 as public highways.
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12. INTENTION TO DESIGNATE 483 KING AVENUE EAST, NEWCASTLE
VILLAGE AS A HERITAGE PROPERTY (THE WALLBRIDGE HOUSE)
THAT Report CLD-001-06 be received;
THAT the notice of objection served on the Municipal Clerk under Section 29. (5)
of the Ontario Heritage Act be referred to the Review Board for a hearing and
report; and
THAT Aird & Berlis and Dunbury Homes be advised of Council's decision.
13. OSHAWA/CLARINGTON ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING AND
JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY LEASE AGREEMENTS
-i-HAT Report COD-008-05 be received;
THAT the Lease agreement, Attachment #1 to Report COD-008-06, with the
Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living in the amount of $12,021.93
per annum for one (1) year term be approved; .
THAT the Lease agreement, Attachment #2 to Report COD-008-06, with the John
Howard Society in the amount of $12,021.93 per annum for one (1) year term be
approved; and
THAT the By-laws attached to Report COD-008-06, marked Attachment #3 and
Attachment #4, be approved authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the
necessary agreements.
14. RATIFY ACTIONS
THAT the actions taken at the "closed" session be ratified.
REPORT II 2
Cl!J!.#1gton
REPORT
PLANNING SERVICES
Meeting:
COUNCIL
Date:
Monday, February 13,2005
Report #: PSD-018-06
File #:
PLN 33.11.1
By-law #:
Subject:
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON COMMENTS
DURHAMNORK RESIDUAL WASTE DISPOSAL STUDY - PROPOSED
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended to Council:
1. THAT Report PSD-018-06 be received;
2. THAT the letter from the Director of Planning Services to the Ministry of the
Environment, dated February 6, 2006 and attached to this report as Attachment 1 be
endorsed as the comments of the Municipality of Clarington on the Proposed
Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference for the DurhamNork Residual Waste,
Disposal Planning Study; and
3. THAT a copy of this report and Council's resolution be forwarded to the Ministry of the
Environment, Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch and the Region of
Durham Works Department.
Submitted by:
ReVieWedbYO~~
Franklin Wu
Chief Administrative Officer
a J. Crome, M.C.I.P.,R.P.P.
Director, Planning Services
JAS/FUDJC/df
6 February 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-018-06
PAGE 2
1.0 BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF REPORT
1.1 The Regions of Durham and York are both currently implementing Blue Box and organic
waste collection programs that are expected to divert upwards of 60% of their solid
waste from disposal within a few years. The Regions have commenced a joint Residual
Waste Disposal Planning Study to determine how to manage the residual solid waste
remaining after diversion efforts. They are also seeking to explore the potential for the
residual waste stream to be used as a fuel source to produce energy to meet the
Province's growing energy needs.
1.2 The Residual Waste Study is subject to the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.
Proposed Terms of Reference for the Environmental Assessment (EA) study have been
submitted to th~ Ministry of the Environment (MOE) for approval. The Director of
Planning Services has already submitted comments to the Ministry by letter in order to
meet the comment deadline of February 6, 2006 (see Attachment 1). A copy of the
Terms of Reference is available in the Planning Services Department for review.
Appendix "F' to the Terms of Reference forms Attachment 3 to this report.
1.3 The EA Terms of Reference are also accompanied by five Background Documents that
contain the rationale supporting the development of the Terms of Reference. However,
these documents do not form part of the Terms of Reference submitted for review and
approval by MOE.
1.4 The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an overview of the DurhamNork
Residual Waste Disposal Planning Study and the proposed EA Terms of Reference,
and to seek Council's endorsement of the comments on the Terms of Reference
submitted to MOE by the Director of Planning Services.
2.0 OVERVIEW OF TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE RESIDUAL WASTE EA
2.1 Purpose and Description of the Undertakina
2.1.1 The purpose of the undertaking, as set out in the Terms of Reference, is:
· To process - physically, biologically and/or thermally - the waste that remains after
the application of both Regions' at-source waste programs in order to recover
resources - both material and energy - and to minimize the amount of material
requiring landfill disposal.
· In proceeding with this undertaking only those approaches that will meet or exceed
all regulatory requirements will be considered.
The waste proposed to be managed will be:
· Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) from residential sources generated within Durham
. and York Regions remaining after at-source diversion;
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. A portion of post-diversion Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (IC&I) waste
traditionally managed by the Regions at their waste disposal facilities; and
. Municipal post-diversion residual waste from neighbouring non-Greater Toronto
Area (GTA) municipalities that may provide disposal capacity for processing
residues.
2.1.2 A description of the proposed undertaking has been developed for the purpose of
initiating the EA Study. The undertaking would be a residual waste processing
facility(ies) that would be capable of managing the minimum 316,000 tonnes/year of
residual wastes projected to remain after the achievement of the Regions' diversion
objectives. This amount includes the receipt of a quantity of additional post-diversion
wastE' from other sources. Over the 35-year planning period (2011 - 2045), it is
projected that ~ minimum of 13.3 million tonnes of residual waste will require
management.
2.1.3 The description of the undertaking may be refined through the course of the EA study.
The final description of the undertaking will be included in the EA document submitted
to the Minister of Environment for approval.
2.1.4 The agreement between Durham and York recognizes that each Region would be
responsible for the disposal of its share of any residue created from the processing of
the waste (likely landfill). Agreements with other municipalities that may be able to
provide disposal capacity in return for accepting residual waste at the new DurhamNork
facility(ies) are being contemplated.
2.2 Alternatives to the Undertakina (Alternative Approaches and Technoloaies)
2.2.1 During development of the EA Terms of Reference, potentially available ways to
process the waste remaining after diversion, or "Alternatives To", were screened for
reasonableness and applicability to the purpose of the undertaking. As a result, the
following "Alternatives To" will be considered in the EA study:
. Mechanical Treatment -This alternative may be considered for the pre-processing of
wastes to be managed by biological or thermal processing alternatives to capture
recyclable content and to improve the consistency and mixture of materials for
processing. It may also be used for the management of the respective process
residues to capture recyclable content (eg. metals). Examples include screens for
sorting materials and magnets for recovering ferrous metal.
. Biological Treatment - This alternative offers the potential for a relatively stable
landfill with reduced odours and other nuisance impacts, and may be applicable to
the EA given the proportion of organics remaining in the waste stream. Examples
include anaerobic digestion and aerobic bio-drying of alternative fuel.
. Thermal Treatment - Based on recent industry activity in Ontario and facilities
operating in other jurisdictions, this alternative is reasonably available from both a
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commercial and technical perspective. Examples includes gasification, pyrolysis,
and conventional combustion (ie. incineration).
2.2.2 A seven step process is proposed in the Terms of Reference for the selection of a
preferred "Alternative To" for the managing of the residual wastes. This process
includes assembling each of the component alternatives into a range of alternative
residual waste processing systems with each system being capable of managing the
entire projected residual waste stream. Each of the alternative disposal systems will be
evaluated to determine the potential effects associated with it (including natural
environment, social, economic, legal and technical effects), and potential mitigative
measures to address these effects. The system which exhibits the best balance of
advantages and disadvantages, based on criteria established by the public and
agencies, will t: selected as the preferred "Alternative To".
2.2.3 It is expected that each of the proposed processing alternatives will require landfill
disposal capacity for process residues. The landfill component will be identified
following the identification of the preferred "Alternative To". Options to address the
landfill component, depending on the amount of capacity required, may include
contracting to use private sector landfill capacity, the identification of new landfill
capacity, and/or the establishment of agreements with neighbouring municipalities
outside the GT A.
2.3 Alternative Methods of ImplementinQ the UndertakinQ (Alternative Sites)
2.3.1 Following the identification of the preferred "Alternative To" (ie. residual waste.
processing system), a seven step process will be used to identify and evaluate
"Alternative Methods (ie. potential sites). Site selection will start with a review of the
entire study area to identify those areas considered to be generally unsuitable for the
purposes of locating the preferred disposal system. The criteria to be used to exclude
areas from further consideration are set out in Appendix F (Table F-1), and include
significant natural heritage areas, prime agricultural lands, and residentially designated
lands. The broad areas of land remaining after the application of these exclusionary
criteria would be considered as generally suitable for the purpose of locating the
preferred disposal system.
2.3.2 Specific siting requirements based on the preferred Alternative To (eg. minimum
required site area) will be used to identify a list of siting opportunities In those areas
identified as being generally suitable. At this point, a long-list of siting opportunities will
be developed with a focus on publicly owned lands and, if necessary, the issuance of a
request for "willing seller" properties within the areas previously identified as being
generally suitable.
2.3.3 If it is determined that the long-list does not include a reasonable range of alternative
sites, then a review of privately owned lands in the study area would be undertaken to
identify additional siting opportunities. The owners of identified properties would be
approached to determine if a negotiated acquisition of property is feasible, in effect
becoming a willing seller. The only circumstances that would lead to the expropriation
of privately owned lands would be a determination, in consultation with the public and
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MOE, that the publicly owned and willing seller sites already identified still do not
present a reasonable range of siting alternatives.
2.3.4 Appendix F (Table F-2) of the Terms of Reference sets out the preliminary factors to be
used in the further evaluation of the long-list of potential sites. The purpose of this
evaluation is to eliminate less preferred sites using criteria such as: proximity to required
infrastructure, potential impact of the haul route, and land use compatibility. In addition,
prospective vendors of the technology(ies) comprising the preferred disposal system will
be requested to submit their qualifications and may be invited to submit their own
alternative site(s) for consideration. Prospective vendor site(s) would be required to
meet minimum compliance requirements, such as being located in Ontario, in order to
be included on the short list of sites.
2.3.5 The short list of sites will then be evaluated using the criteria set out in Appendix F
(Table F-3). These criteria include public health and safety, natural environment, social,
economic, technical and legal considerations. The application of this criteria will result
in the identification of a preferred site. Concurrently, a Request for Proposals will be
issued to prospective vendors with the intent of identifying a preferred vendor.
2.4 Required Approvals
2.4.1 Once the EA study is completed, it must be submitted to MOE for final approval. The
Terms of Reference indicate that MOE approval of the EA study is currently expected to
occur in 2009.
2.4.2 The Ontario Environmental Protection Act (EPA) requires that a Provisional Certificate.
of Approval be issued in order for a waste management facility to be established and
operated. Detailed investigations will be completed at the preferred site, once selected,
to satisfy the requirements of the EPA in order to obtain a Certificate of Approval.
These studies will confirm the suitability of the proposed facility(ies) on the proposed
site.
2.4.3 The Terms of Reference is silent on the issue of whether Regional or area municipal
planning approvals will be required for the new facility(ies). If the land and waste
facility(ies) are owned individually or jointly by Durham or York Regions, it is expected
that planning approvals would not be required. However, the Terms of Reference
(Section 2.2) note the potential for the study proponents (ie. Durham and York Regions)
to enter into partnership agreements with private sector parties, in particular the
vendor(s) of the preferred technology(ies), in order to implement the undertaking.
Accordingly, the need for area municipal and Regional planning approvals for the
proposed waste management facility(ies) will be determined once the issue of
ownership has been determined later in the study.
2.5 Estimated Schedule
2.5.1 The Terms of Reference include a preliminary schedule for the undertaking of the EA
Study and implementing the undertaking, as follows:
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MOE approval of EA Terms of Reference
Initiate EA Study
March 2006
March 2006
Evaluate "Alternatives Toll the undertaking (ie. technologies)
2006
Select Preferred "Alternative To"
Evaluate "Alternative Methods" of implementing the undertaking (ie. siting)
Initiate com etitive rncess to identi a referred vendor tech nolo
Select preferred site and preferred vendor
Complete site specific studies to confirm suitability
Documentation to support approvals
Submit a Iications
EA review and approval by MOE
2006
2006/
earl 2007
End of 2007
2008
Implementation of the undertaking
2009
Mid 2009 to
2010
This schedule will be updated as the EA study progresses.
3.0 COMMENTS
3.1 As noted previously, Attachment 1 to this report is a letter to the Ministry of the
Environment, submitted on February 6, 2006, providing the Municipality's comments on
the proposed Terms of Reference. The first point in the letter requests that the Terms
of Reference be modified to clarify the discussion on the site selection process.
3.2 More importantly, the letter indicates the Municipality's objection to the proposal in the
Terms of Reference to focus the site selection process on publicly owned sites
considered to be generally suitable for the processing of post-diversion waste such as
existing and/or designated industrial lands. It notes that no justification is provided for
giving priority to publicly-owned lands and that it assumes that there is a reasonable
range of alternative sites available for analysis and comparison.
3.3 A further comment indicates that the net effect of a focus on publicly owned lands would
be to prejudice the site selection process in favour of sites owned by Durham and York
Regions since there is no guarantee that any other public body would be the willing
seller of a potential site. The letter also notes that is highly unusual for the site search
for a public facility to be focused on publicly owned lands, and that the first priority of the
siting process should be to identify the best possible site.
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4.0 CONCLUSIONS
4.1 Council's endorsement of the comments submitted by Staff will strengthen the
Municipality's position that the proposed Terms of Reference, by focusing on publicly
owned lands, will unfairly bias the site selection process. Although it is recognized that
there is some urgency is identifying and implementing a management process for the
residual waste, it is equally important that the EA process be unbiased and that it
provide a wide range of alternative sites for analysis and comparison.
4.2 Staff will continue to monitor the progress of the Residual Waste EA and will report back
to Council as required.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 -
Letter from Director of Planning Services to the Ministry of Environment,
dated February 6,2006
Glossary of Terms
Appendix 'F' - Proposed Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference
- DurhamNork Residual Waste Disposal Planning Study
Attachment 2 -
Attachment 3 -
List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision:
Mr. David Bell
Project Officer, EA Project Coordination Section
Ms. Barb Boffey
DurhamNork Residual Waste Study Project Coordinator
Att~chment .1
To Report PSD-018-06
~!!!f!Pgron
February 6, 2006
Mr. David Bell
Project Officer, EA Project Coordination Section
Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch
Ministry of the Environment
2 St. Clair Avenue West, Floor 12A
Toronto,Ot...! M4V 1L5
Dear Sir:
RE: Proposed Terms of Reference - DurhamNork Residual Waste Environmental
Assessment
Comments of the Municipality of Clarington
File No.: PLN 33.11.1
Please accept this letter as the comments of the Municipality of Clarington on the proposed
Terms of Reference for the DurhamlYork Residual Waste Environmental Assessment.
Section 4.2 of the proposed Terms of Reference sets out the process for determining
"Alternative Methods" of Implementing the Undertaking (Alternative Sites). This section
indicates that the process of identifying siting alternatives for a processing facility(ies) "will not
seek to consider all lands within the study area but rather will focus on those lands considered
to be generally suitable for the processing of post-diversion residual waste such as existing
and/or designated industrial lands." It is proposed that only two categories of sites be
considered in the EA evaluation:
· Publicly owned lands .... that are considered to be generally suitable for the processing
of residual waste; and
. Lands offered by a "willing seller" property owner .... that are located in areas that are
considered to be generally suitable for the processing of residual waste.
The wording of Section 4.2 would appear to indicate that the EA, and in particular the site
selection process, will only consider publicly owned lands and sites offered by willing sellers.
However, Section 6.2 (Screening and Comparative Evaluation of Alternative Methods) indicates
that site selection will start with a review of the entire study area, which is identified by Appendix
D as being all of the Regions of Durham and York. It is only in Step 4 of the evaluation process
that a preference for publicly owned lands and, if necessary, sites offered by willing sellers, is
expressed. The proposed Terms of Reference further state that the only circumstances that
would lead to the expropriation of privately owned land would be a determination that publicly
owned and willing seller lands do not provide a reasonable range of siting alternatives.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T (905) 623-3379
( .
D. Bell - Page 2
The Terms of Reference should be revised to clarify the process by which potential sites will be
identified. Specifically, Section 4.2 should be revised to more clearly indicate that the initial site
search will include all lands within Durham and York Regions, and that publicly owned lands
and willing seller sites will only be given priority in the site selection process once a long list of
potential sites has been identified. .
Nevertheless, the Municipality of Clarington strongly objects to focusing the site search on
publicly owned lands. No discussion or justification for the use of this criteria is provided in
either the Terms of Reference document or in the Background Papers (which are not subject to
approval by your Ministry). It also assumes that there is a variety of surplus publicly-owned
industrial lands that would provide a reasonable range of alternative sites for analysis that does
not pre-determine the site selection process.
Although it could be. c:lrgued that publicly owned lands would be less difficult to acquire than
privately-owned lanas, in reality this argument would only apply to lands owned by the Regions
of Durham and York. There is no guarantee that any other public body would be the willing
seller of a potential site identified through the site selection process. As such, the net effect of
a focus on publicly owned lands would be to prejudice the site selection process in favour of
sites owned by the two Regional governments.
The focus on publicly owned lands would also appear to be problematic given that the potential
number of sites will be further limited by the exclusionary criteria outlined in Appendix F and
further described in Background Paper 2-3 (Section 2.2: Area Screening). In particular, both the
Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the Greenbelt Protection Plan include conditions
that restrict the establishment of infrastructure, including waste management systems. These
restrictions, together with the long list of proposed exclusionary criteria,further brings into
question the advisability of further limiting the site search by a focus on publicly owned lands.
As a final point, it is highly unusual for public agencies seeking to locate public infrastructure to
focus their site search on lands in public ownership. The first priority of the site search should
be to identify the best possible site.
A report seeking Clarington Council's endorsement of these comments will be considered at the
Council meeting of February 13, 2006. Should you have any questions, please contact Janice
Szwarz of my office.
Si
id J. Crome, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Director of Planning Services
Idf
cc: Mayor John Mutton
Councillor Jim Schell
Barb Bottey, Regional Municipality of Durham
Attachment 2
To Report PSD-018-06
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Aerobic Treatment
The biological treatment of organic waste by bacteria that require oxygen.
Anaerobic Digestion
The controlled biological conversion of organic material, by bacteria, in the absence of oxygen,
to producer biogas, liquid effluent and a solid, partially stabilized organic material.
Combustion
1. Burning, or rapid oxidation, accompanied by the release of energy in the form of heat and
light. 2. The controlled burning of waste, in which heat chemically alters organic compounds,
converting it into stable inorganics such as carbon dioxide and water.
EA
Environmental Assessment
EPA
Environmental Protection Act
Gasification
The conversion of solid material such as coal or waste into a gas for use as a fuel.
IC&I
Industrial, Commercial and Institutional
MOE
Ontario Ministry of the Environment
MSW
Municipal Solid Waste
Pyrolysis
Decomposition of waste and its constituent chemicals by heat in the absence of oxygen
Attachment 3
To Report PSD-018-06
ytir~r&gion
Proposed
Environl17ental AssesslTlent
Terl17s of Reference
...prepared in accordance with Sections 6.(1) and
6.(2)(a) of the Environmental Assessment Act
December 16, 2005
"tt
Appendix F
Preliminary Screening and Evaluation Criteria for
"Alternative Methods" of Implementing the Undertaking
(i.e., Alternative Sites)
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Appendix F
Preliminary Screening and Evaluation Criteria
for" Alternative Methods" of Implementing the
Undertaking (i.e. Alternative Sites)
TABLE F-l: Preliminary Exclusionary Criteria for the Identification of Suitable
Areas where a long-term waste management facility could be sited. (Step 2)
o Exclude designated) lands located within areas protected by Provincial/ Federal
legislation.
o Exclude designated residential areas and areas within an appropriate separation
distance2 of these designations.
o Exclude designated Natural Heritage Features and Areas and areas within an
appropriale separation distance of these designations. Examples include:
o Significant Habitat of Endangered and Threatened Species and Species at Risk;
o Significant Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest;
o Significant Wetlands, Woodlands, etc.;
o Ground water Discharge/Recharge Areas;
o Wellhead Protection Areas and Infiltration Areas;
o Designated Hazard Land; and,
o Conservation Areas.
o Exclude Prime Agricultural Lands.
o Exclude designated Park / Recreational Lands and areas within an appropriate
separation distance of these designations.
o Exclude Institutional facilities and areas within an appropriate separation distance of
these facilities or lands (e.g. schools, hospitals).
o Exclude areas around federally regulated airports as per Transport Canada Guidelines.
JDesignated refers to land uses and related policies as set out in FederalIProvincial
Statues and Regulations and applicable Municipal Official Plans/Municipal Policy Plans.
These designations will be clearly defined at the outset of the evaluation of "Alternative
Methods"
2 Appropriate Separation Distances will be defined following the identification of the
preferred "Alternative to" and in consultation with the public, agencies and the MOE.
Consideration will also be given to existing land use compatibility guidelines including, for
example, the MOE's "D-Series" Guidelines for Land Use Compatibility, and B-7 Series
Guidelines for Reasonable Use Concept.
l~~
Appendix F
Preliminary Screening and Evaluation Criteria
for .. Alternative Methods" of Implementing the
Undertaking (i.e. Alternative Sites)
TABLE F-2: Preliminary Factors to be used in the Evaluation oftbe "Long-List" of
Alternative Sites. (Step 5)
Proximity to required
infrastructure (dependent on
technology selected)
rJ Example: Maximum distance (to be specified) from electrical
grid interconnection point or heat load if an EFW facility was
part of the preferred "Alternative To"
o Distance to required sewer and water services
Site accessibility
o Maximum distance (to be specified) from major highway, rail
line and/or transit system
Potential impact of the haul route
(!.e., traffic, noise, land use, cost)
[J Length of haul route (distance to main waste generation
so urce( s))
[j Land use along haul route
o Road type, width and traffic volumes along haul route
Property size
o Minimum size (determined in Step 3) in comparison with the
actual site size (ie. amount of surplus land available beyond the
minimum site size requirement)
Land use compatibility
u Designated industrial or industrial type land use adjacent to the
site
A vailability of site
o Requirement to acquire site through expropriation
Potential impacts on unregulated
airport operation
[I Proximity to unregulated airports
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Appendix F
Preliminary Screening and Evaluation Criteria
for" Alternative Methods" o{ Implementing the
Undertaking (i.e. Alternative Sites)
TABLE F-3: Preliminary Comparative Evaluation Criteria to be used in the
Evaluation of the "Short-List" of Alternative Sites. (Step 6)
." ~' '.
Prelf...
Evaluation Criteria '
Public Health & Safety and
Natural Environment
Considerations
o Potential Air Quality Impacts
Note; The preferred technology must at least
meet all applicable air quality regulations.
o Potential Water Quality Impacts (Surface Water
and Groundwater)
o Potential Environmentally Sensitive Areas and
Species Impacts
o Potential Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecology
Impacts
Social and Cultural Considerations
o Compatibility with Existing and/or Proposed
Land Uses
o Potential Impact on Residential Areas
o Potential Impact on Parks and Recreational Areas
o Potential Impact on Institutional Facilities or
Areas
o Potential Impact on Archaeological and Cultural
Resources
o Potential Traffic Impacts
Economic / Financial
Considerations
o Operation and Maintenance Costs for
Facility(ies)
o Capital Costs to develop Facility(ies)
Technical Considerations
o Compatibility with Existing Infrastructure
o Design/operational flexibility provided by site
Legal Considerations
o Complexity of Required Approvals
o Complexity of Required Agreements
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SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS
FEBRUARY 13, 2006
BY -LAWS
2006-022 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Hard-Co Construction Limited,
Whitby, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Hampton Pond
Recovery (Item 2 (b) of Report #1)
2006-023 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle
(2075568 Ontario Inc. and Middle Road Developments) (Item #5 of
Report #1 )
2006-024 be::-:g a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Ridge
Pine Park Inc.) (Item #6 of Report #1)
2006-025 being a by-law to establish, layout and dedicate certain lands as
public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item #11 of
Report #1 )
2006-026 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item
#11 of Report #1)
2006-027 being a by-law to establish, layout and dedicate certain lands as
public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item #10 of
Report #1)
2006-028 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item
#10 of Report #1)
2006-029 being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan
40M-2113 from Part Lot Control (Condor Developments Ltd.) (Item
#8 of Report #1)
2006-030 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and John Howard Society,
Bowmanville, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the lease space
at 132 Church Street, Bowmanville, ON (Item #13 of Report #1)
2006-031
2006-32
2006-33
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being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Oshawa Clarington Association
for Community Living, Oshawa, Ontario, to enter into agreement for
the lease space at 132 Church Street, Bowmanville, ON (Item #13
of Report #1)
Confidential Property Matter (Item #14 of Report #1)
being a by-law to Repeal By-law 2005-217