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PRAYER
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
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March 1, 2004
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on March 1,2004, at 7:00 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor J. Mutton
Councillor A. Foster
Councillor D. MacArthur
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Chief Administrative Officer/Acting Clerk, F. Wu
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella (attended until 7:30 p.m.)
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (attended until 7:30 p.m.)
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, Mike Creighton
(attended until 7:30 p.m.)
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Director of Operations, F. Horvath (attended until 7:30 p.m.)
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano (attended until 7:30 p.m.)
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor (attended until 7:30 p.m.)
Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, H. Keyzers
Acting Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, C. Tennisco
(attended until 7:30 p.m.)
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
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There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this
meeting.
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Resolution #C-095-04
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
February 16, 2004, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-096-04
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the communications to be received for information be
approved with the exception of Items I - 2, I - 15, I - 20 and I - 29.
"CARRIED"
Ian Macnab, Chief Administrative Officer, Kawaratha Conservation,
providing Council with copies of their 2004 proposed budget. Mr.
Macnab is requesting that Council endorse its full implementation to
the Regional Financial and Administration Committee.
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on February 11, 2004, passed the
following resolution regarding Arterial Road Corridor Design
Guidelines Study:
"a) THAT Joint Report #2004-J-7 of the Commissioner of
Planning and the Commissioner of Works be received
for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Joint Report #2004-J-7 of the
Commissioner of Planning and the Commissioner of
Works be forwarded to the area municipalities in
Durham."
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board meeting
dated February 11, 2004.
(Received for Information)
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Greg Martino, Account Manager, Municipal Relations, Municipal
Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), responding to a citizen
group's request to review the current Assessment Process. Mr.
Martino notes that 2003 was the first back-to-back update of
assessment values in Ontario's history. MPAC has set and is
working towards achieving performance standards regarding
Assessment Roll Quality. Since the inception of Current Value
Assessment, Assessment Roll Quality following each reassessment
continues to meet or exceed the international standards as set by
International Association of Assessing Officers (IMO). According
to the IAAO's international standards, the quality of an assessment
update is determined through the relationship between the
assessed value and the actual sale value of a property which sold
in the base year. This is the assessment-to-ratio or the ASR. The
closer the ratio is to 1.00, the more accurate the assessment.
When the ASRs for many properties are examined, the median
ratio can be determined for each property type. The median of a
group of numbers is the middle number after they have been sorted
from lowest to highest. The analysis also determines the degree of
uniformity (Coefficient of Dispersion or COD) of the assessment
update. The COD measures how tightly the ASRs are clustered
about the median. The more uniform the assessments, the lower
the COD. A further indication of the Assessment Roll Quality can
be measured through a review of both Request for Reconsideration
(RfR) and Appeal activity immediately following a reassessment.
RfRs and Appeal activity have declined consistently in Ontario
since the inception of CV A in 1998.
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Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting
dated February 5, 2004.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement
Association meeting dated February 10, 2004.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting
dated February 5, 2004.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board meeting dated
January 20, 2004.
(Received for Information)
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Frank Haylow, Director, Fire and Emergency Services, The
Municipality of Port Hope, writing to the Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority expressing a concern with the lack of
location and emergency signs within the forest area. Due to the
massive size of the forest area and the number of people that use
it, firefighters feel that both emergency response and rescue could
be unnecessarily prolonged as locating victims is extremely difficult
without a location. Signage would also assist emergency personnel
if there ever happened to be a forest fire, especially if outside
assistance was required. Fire Officers are requesting that the
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority include monies in their
2004 budget for location signs within the forest area. If total
signage of the forest is not financially feasible within the current
budget year, signage could be phased in provided that the main
intersections are identified as soon as possible.
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Linda Laliberte, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Ganaraska
Forest Conservation Authority, responding to Mr. Haylow's letter
regarding the concern with the lack of location and emergency
signs within the Ganaraska Forest. Within the Central and East
Forest there are location markers that are referenced on both the
new Central and East maps. There are 30 of these location
markers in the Central forest and 33 in the East Forest. Staff is
currently working on completing the West forest map in 2004, which
will also contain additional location reference markers. The 2004
budget does provide for additional funding for signage in the forest
and the staff at the Ganaraska Forest would be happy to meet with
Mr. Haylow to explain the ongoing Ganaraska Forest signage
program and the work of the Ganaraska Forest Fire Committee.
(Received for Information)
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Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Report Card for the Darlington
Nuclear Station, Fourth Quarter 2003.
(Received for Information)
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John Gerretson, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Minister Responsible
for Housing, Minister Responsible for Seniors, writing to Council to
affirm the provincial position on the GST rebate for municipalities.
Finance Minister, Greg Sorbara, has stated quite clearly that the
Ontario government has no intention of clawing back the rebate.
The GST funding will help Ontario's municipalities meet the fiscal
challenges they face.
(Received for Information)
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Region of Durham, providing Council with a copy of the Region of
Durham's five-year program 'Working in Partnership for Healthy
Watersheds - 2004 - 2008".
(Received for Information)
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John Gray, Mayor, the Corporation of the City of Oshawa, writing to
The Honourable John Gerretsen, requesting that Mr. Gerretsen
update him with respect to the anticipated timing of proclamation of
Bill 56, Brownfields Statute Law Amendment Act, 2001, and the
issuance of the related regulations.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee meeting dated
January 16, 2004.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of the Greater Toronto Transit Authority meeting dated
January 16, 2004.
(Received for Information)
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Paul Martin, Prime Minister, providing Council with a copy of his
government's first Speech from the Throne and his Address in
Reply to the Speech.
(Received for Information)
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John Stephenson, writing to The Honourable David Anderson,
Minister of the Environment, requesting a response from Mr.
Anderson regarding his letter pertaining to the "Feasible Concepts
Report" on the Port Granby Project.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory
Committee meeting dated February 18, 2004.
(Received for Information)
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Rich Tindall, Engineering Planning and Studies, Region of Durham,
providing Council with copies of Public Notices to announce the first
round of Public Information Centres for the Biosolids Master Plan
Study. This round will involve a total of five separate Public
Information Centres to be held at geographically diverse locations
across the Region of Durham. The Public Information Centres are
as follows:
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Monday, March 1, 2004 - Cannington Community Centre;
Wednesday, March 3, 2004 - Port Perry Community Centre;
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3. Thursday, March 4, 2004 - Hampton Community Hall;
4. Monday, March 8, 2004 - Pickering Recreation Centre; and
5. Wednesday, March 10, 2004 - Columbus Community
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Chris Conti, Executive Director, Friends of Second Marsh, providing
Council with a copy of their Wetlands & Wildlife Newsletter.
(Received for Information)
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A.C. Wong, Manager, Environmental Health Division, Region of
Durham, advising Council that the sewage system management
agreement with the Municipality of Clarington is about to expire on
Mach 31,2004. Mr. Wong advises that they have had great
success in administering the OBC-Pt. 8 (sewage system) and
would like the opportunity to renew their agreement for another
three years. They are proposing a small change in the user fee
structure to reflect the work performed on behalf of the
municipalities. The fee to replace a septic tank has been reduced
from $500 to $200. The review fee for a lot in a privately serviced
new subdivision will remain at $200. They are also in the process
of drafting the new sewage system management agreement for
Council's review and consideration.
(Received for Information)
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Linda Marsh, Program Consultant (a), Ministry of Health and Long-
Term Care, Acute Services Division, Community Health Division
confirming the recruitment of Dr. R. Moolla. The April/May/June
2004 List of Underserviced Area Designation, as of February 17,
2004, for the Municipality of Clarington displays as follows:
Designated Complement: 51 GP/FPs
Vacancies: 12 GP/FPs.
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Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager,
Bowmanville Business Centre advising the nominations for the
seven positions on the Board of Management is as follows:
Lori Allin Cactus Clothing Co.
Justin Barry - Justin Barry Optical
Angela Becz - CBS Group Inc.
Ron Hooper - Hooper's Jewellers Ltd.
William Huether - James Insurance Brokers Limited
Edgar Lucas Intowne Gallery
Brian Purdy James Publishing Co. Ltd.
(Received for Information)
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Craig Burch, Director of Education, Durham District School Board,
submitting a copy the 2003 Annual Report. The Report highlights
the achievements and contributions of students, parents,
volunteers, staff and education and community partners.
(Received for Information)
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Cheryl MacLeod, Executive Director, Hospice Durham, advising
that Hospice Durham is dedicated to providing palliative and
bereavement support in Durham Region and are dedicated to
increasing awareness of Hospice services in the community.
(Received for Information)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Premier
McGuinty that the Region of Durham on February 11,2004, passed
the following resolution:
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THAT the Provincial Government be requested to
proceed expeditiously with improvements to the
Provincial highway network in Durham Region,
including:
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i) The extension of Highway 407 to Highway
35/115, including two high-speed freeway
connections to Highway 401 ;
ii) The expansion of Highway 401, including the
construction of new and improved
interchanges; and
iii) The extension of Highway 404 and the related
widening of Highways 12 and 48;
b) THAT the Provincial Government be requested to
take the following actions in the immediate term to
facilitate the timely implementation of these
improvements:
i) Resume and expedite completion of the
Highway 407 East extension EA study;
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Continue with the implementation of new
Highway 401 interchanges at Lake Ridge Road
and Stevenson Road, in accordance with the
approved cost sharing agreement between the
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iii) Minister of Transportation and the Region of
Durham;
iv) Complete the necessary EA and design
studies, and budget financing, to widen
Highway 401 to a 10-lane cross-section, from
Brock Road to Stevenson Road, as the first
step in the ultimate expansion program;
iv) Review and update the previously completed
Preliminary Design Report for Highway 401
between Brock Road and Courtice Road,
especially as it relates to the location and
configuration of future interchanges and grade
separations;
v) Conduct a study to determine the future
configuration of Highway 401 and its
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Courtice Road to the east Durham boundary;
vi) Initiate design for the Highway 404 extension
and Highway 48 expansion; and
vii) Proceed with planned improvements to
Highway 7/12 between the north and south
junctions of Highway 7; and
c) THAT copies of Joint Report #2004-J-6 of the
Commissioner of Planning and the Commissioner of
Works be forwarded to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty,
Premier of the Province of Ontario, the Honourable
Harinder Takhar, Minister of Transportation, the Regional
Municipality of York, all Durham MPP's and area
municipalities within Durham."
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Resolution #C-097-04
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the resolution from the Regional Municipality of Durham
regarding the extension of Highway 407 to Highway 35/115 and the
expansion of Highway 401 be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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John Gray, Mayor, the Corporation of the City of Oshawa, writing to
The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, advising that the City of Oshawa
proclaimed unanimous endorsement of the University of Ontario
Institute of Technology's (UOIT) request to the Province of Ontario,
for full support as approved by the previous government. UOIT
requires worthy investments in order to complete all necessary
development currently underway on campus. UOIT has had and
will continue to have the most significant impact on Oshawa and
the Region of Durham since Colonel Sam McLaughlin brought
General Motors Canada to Oshawa.
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Resolution #C-098-04
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the resolution from the City of Oshawa regarding the
University of Ontario Institute of Technology's request to the
Province of Ontario for full support be endorsed by the Council of
the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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Allan Hewitt, Chair, Clarington Public Library, advising Council that
the lease of the Newcastle Village branch library located at 50 Mill
Street North has been extended for a further five years from
January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2008.
Resolution #C-099-04
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
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THAT Correspondence Item 1 - 20 be confirmed by the Council of
the Municipality of Clarington; and
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THAT the Newcastle Village branch library lease be extended for a
further five years from January 1, 2004 to December 31 , 2008.
"CARRIED"
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John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising he will present a petition in
support of extendin~ Highway 407 to Highway 35/115 to the House
between March 22n and June 241h. An invitation is being extended
to Council, to attend the Legislature for my StatemenVPetition.
Resolution #C-1 00-04
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item 1 - 29 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-101-04
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Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda,
with the exception of Items D - 3 and D -11 to D - 18, inclusive.
"CARRIED"
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T.G. Gettinby, Deputy Clerk-Administrator, the Township of Brock,
requesting Council's endorsement of a staff report prepared by their
planning consultant, providing comments on the discussion papers
released by the Region of Durham Planning Department with
respect to the Regional Official Plan Review.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services)
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Ian Macnab, Chief Administrative Officer, Kawartha Conservation,
providing Council with details on the Provincial White Paper on
Watershed-based Source Protection Planning released by the
Province on February 12th, 2004. It is proposed to establish Source
Protection Planning Boards to coordinate and review key functions
that will be part of the source water protection planning process and
will be the Board of Directors of the conservation authority. Each
region will have a multi-stakeholder Source Protection Planning
Committee comprised of five municipal representatives and ten
stakeholders. Conservation authorities have been proposed as the
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lead agencies for source water protection of surface and ground
water resource planning. Municipal input and support for the plan
will be an important consideration. Written comments regarding the
white paper may be submitted until April 1 ih, 2004.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services)
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John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council of a constituent's
concern with the weight of the Blue Boxes. Seniors are suggesting
that perhaps the use of wheels would make them more mobile and
the addition of lids would prevent papers from blowing out.
(Correspondence referred to the
Regional Municipality of Durham)
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Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager,
Bowmanville Business Centre, requesting Council to approve the
following street closings for 2004:
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All closures include King Street from Scugog Road to George
Street, Temperance Street from Church Street to the hole in the
wall, and Division Street from the municipal parking lot entrance to
the Royal Bank parking lot.
. Maple Festival & All That Jazz
Friday, April 301h from 8:00 p.m. (Temperance Street from
King Street to Church Street) and as above from 9:00 p.m.
until Saturday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m.
. Fabulous Fifties Festival (new)
Friday, June 251h from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. (Temperance
Street from King Street to Church Street) and as above on
Saturday, June 261h from 5:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
. August Midnight Madness
_ Friday, August 131h from 5:00 p.m. until August 141h at 12:30
a.m. as above.
. Apples Festival and Craft Sale
Friday, October 151h (Temperance Street from King Street to
the hole in wall at 7:00 p.m.; Temperance Street from King
Street to Church Street at 8:00 p.m.) and as above from 9:00
p.m. until Saturday, October 161h at 8:00 p.m.
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. Moonlight Magic Evening
. Friday, December 3rd (Temperance Street from King Street
to Church Street at 4:30 p.m.) and as above from 6:00 p.m.
to December 41h at 12:30 a.m.
(Approved provided organizers apply for
and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit
from the Engineering Services
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George A. Daniels, Community Services Coordinator, Canadian
Red Cross, Region of Durham, requesting Council to declare the
month of March, 2004 as "Red Cross Month" in conjunction with a
flag raising ceremony. When disaster strikes, Red Cross staff and
volunteers leap to action to help those affected.
(Proclaimed and permission granted to
fly the Red Cross flag at the Municipal
Administrative Centre)
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Jo-Anne Cerovich, Area Co-ordinator, Clarington, March Door to
Door Fundraising Campaign, Kidney Foundation of Canada,
requesting Council to declare the month of March, 2004 as "Kidney
Health Month" in conjunction with a flag raising ceremony. Since
1964, the Kidney Foundation has invested $64 million into
research.
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(Proclaimed and permission granted to
fly the Kidney Foundation flag at the
Municipal Administrative Centre)
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Sally Barrie, Administrator, Durham Region Community Care,
requesting Council to declare June 3, 4 and 5, 2004 as "Community
Care Tag Days". The annual event is a key role in the fundraising
efforts to assist local Community Care programs.
(Proclaimed)
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Connie Vail, RN, BScN., Public Health Nurse, Durham Region
Health Department, requesting Council assistance to aid in the
awareness of A TV safety and declare the week of May 10 to May
161h, 2004 as "ATV Safety Week". The campaign will include media
information, distribution of resources in the community and a
community event in the Ganaraska Forest highlight the week. The
Durham Region ATV Safety Coalition has representatives from
Durham Region Police Service, Durham Region Health
Department, Durham Region Works Department, Ontario Ministry
of Transportation, Municipality of Clarington, Township of Brock,
Township of Scugog, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority,
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Outback ATV Club and the Perfect Getaway ATV Guided Tours.
The goal is to reduce the number of injuries related to ATV use by
promoting safety.
(Proclaimed)
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Shawn Taylor, R.P. Bio., President, Westside Marsh
Reconfiguration Project, requesting a further extension until
April 15, 2004, to their Noise By-Law Exemption, to ensure
sufficient time to complete the work before the spring breakup. The
initial extension was granted in a letter dated December 22, 2003,
to provide permission to conduct 24 hour dredging operations until
March 1, 2004. The dredging sub-contractor was unable to
complete the work, by March 1, 2004, due to severe cold weather
and ice formation in January and February.
(Extension to the noise by-law
exemption to April 15, 2004 Approved)
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Jean-Michel Komarnicki, President, and Richard Toms, Director of
Clarington Visual Arts Centre advising that they will celebrate the
100th Anniversary of the Cream of Barley Mill in the year 2005. The
Mill is home to the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington. The year 2005
is also the 1001h Anniversary of the Rotary Club. They hope to
have a significant fun event focused on the Mill and would take in
other historic sites in the community. They would appreciate our
input and ideas in planning this event.
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Resolution #C-1 02-04
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 3 be referred to the Director of
Corporate Services and the Director of Operations.
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The Corporation of the Town of North Perth advising Council that
the Town of North Perth on February 2, 2004, passed the following
resolution:
"WHEREAS the Provincial Government has recognized our
water resources as "precious" and "vital";
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AND WHEREAS Environment Canada further recognizes
that "financing by municipal governments for the treatment of
water supplies and wastewater is becoming increasingly
constrained";
AND WHEREAS Environment Canada has stated that
"metered households generally show reductions in water
usage", and that "water conservation can generate
significant environmental benefits";
AND WHEREAS the United States Environmental Protection
Agency, under its Guidelines for Water Conservation Plans
lists Universal Metering as a Level 1 , or minimum measure
for water conservation;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of
the Town of North Perth requests the Government of
Canada invest in a plan to help fund universal metering
programs for small municipalities;
AND FURTHER that the Province of Ontario invest in a
similar plan;
AND FURTHER that the funding to follow the traditional one
third being paid by each level of government;
AND FURTHER that this resolution be sent to ROMA and
AMO for distribution to all Ontario municipalities for
endorsement and support, and to MP's and MPP's."
Resolution #C-1 03-04
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the resolution from The Corporation of the Town of North
Perth regarding Provincial recognition of the town's water resources
and funding programs for small municipalities be endorsed by the
Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
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Carole Boivin, Ontario Regional Coordinator and Tim Funchion,
Volunteer/Member of Bowmanville Rotary Club, requesting
Council's assistance pertaining to the Rick Hansen Wheels In
Motion event as follows:
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. Recruiting more participants and teams of participants; if
every Member of Council and the Accessibility Advisory
Committee committed to recruiting 10 participants, this
would be a solid base and extremely beneficial to the
success of their event;
. Involvement of Mayor Mutton as the Honorary Chair of the
event on Sunday, June 13, 2004; and
. Provide access to distribution channels/communication to
recruit municipal employees and the community-at-Iarge to
the event.
Resolution #C-104-04
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 12 be referred to staff to work in
conjunction with the Rotary Club.
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on February 11 , 2004, passed the
following resolution:
"a) THAT the draft by-law, Attachment 1 to Report #2004-
RTIC-1 of the Commissioner of Planning, providing
for the transfer of the lower-tier power relating to
public transportation systems, other than highways
(transit) to the Region, be presented to Council for
enactment; and
b) THAT the by-law, if enacted, be forwarded to the
Council of the lower-tier municipalities requesting
resolutions consenting to the by-law, and further, that
their responses be received on or before March 24,
2004."
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Resolution #C-1 05-04
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 13 be referred to the Director of
Engineering.
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Brenda Hamilton, Township Clerk, The Corporation of Loyalist
Township, advising Council that Loyalist Township on February 9,
2004, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Minister of Finance and the Minister of
Municipal Affairs jointly issued a letter dated December 22,
2003, to the Municipal Treasurers;
AND WHEREAS the above letter stated as follows:
"municipalities are asked to recognize that the government
cannot commit in advance to a Fall 2004 reconciliation";
AND WHEREAS that statement generates a significant
degree of uncertainty for both the 2003 and 2004 fiscal year
where actual costs incurred have in the past been funded by
a year end reconciliation;
AND WHEREAS the project shortfall resulting from the
above statement for the 2003 and 2004 years combined, if
the CRF allocation remains at its current level, is 7% of the
2003 tax levy;
AND WHEREAS the Reeve of the Municipality has already
issued a letter in response to the Deputy Minister of Finance
expressing Council's concern;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of
the Corporation of Loyalist Township request support from
other municipalities on this same matter."
Resolution #C-1 06-04
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
That Correspondence Item D - 14 be received for information.
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Janice McKinnon, Deputy Clerk, Corporation of the Township of
Ramara, advising Council that the Township of Ramara, passed the
following resolution:
"THAT Council ask the Liberal Provincial Government to
retain all Power Generation in public ownership, so that the
residents of Ontario can have power at cost and a reliable
system; and
THAT this resolution be circulated through AMO."
Resolution #C-107-04
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Itern D - 14 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Brian Knott, City Solicitor/Clerk, City of Sarnia, advising Council
that the City of Sarnia on January 26, 2004, passed the following
resolution:
"THAT Sarnia City Council supports the efforts being made
by the Mayors of some of the larger Canadian cities to
realize full municipal rebates of the GST, and a 5 cent per
litre share of the Federal Gas Tax; and
THAT a similar position be adopted by other municipalities
with respect to PST; and
THAT the City of Sarnia believes that a percentage of the
revenues realized by the 8 percent PST, and 7 percent GST,
imposed on goods and/or services in the various
municipalities within the Province of Ontario, and collected
and remitted by the organizations and businesses within said
Province, be negotiated between representatives of all
governments, and that the agreed upon figure be remitted by
the organizations and businesses directly to the municipality
based upon the time schedules now implemented; and
THAT this motion be forwarded to the usual municipalities, to
AMO, to our local MP and MPP, and to the Mayor of
Toronto,"
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Resolution #C-1 08-04
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 16 be referred to the Director of
Finance/T reasurer.
"CARRIED"
Victoria Leskie, County Clerk, County of Prince Edward, advising
that the County of Prince Edward passed the following Resolution
and request endorsement:
"WHEREAS Regulation 390/03 was filed on October 30,
2003 exempting "omitted assessments" for trailers for the
2001 and 2002 taxation years but not for the 2003 taxation
year; and
WHEREAS not all campgrounds have been re-assessed for
2003 and thus not all campgrounds are being treated the
same; and
WHEREAS notice of "omitted assessment" were not issued
until November 2003, after the trailer owners have paid their
fees for 2003 and returned to their permanent residence;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of
the County of Prince Edward hereby requests the Minister of
Revenue to pass a regulation to exempt the "omitted
assessment" for trailers for the 2003 taxation year; and
THAT this resolution be sent to the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, MPAC, and all Ontario
municipalities for endorsement and support."
Resolution #C-1 09-04
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the resolution from the County of Prince Edward regarding
omitted assessments be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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March 1, 2004
Denise Labelle-Gelinas, City Clerk, Corporation of the City of
Cornwall, requesting Council endorse a recommendation from a
meeting on February 9, 2004, made by the City Transportation
Engineering to regulate wheelchairs operation upon City highways
including sidewalks. The proposed by-law amendment to the
Traffic & Parking By-law 069-1989 would improve the safe
operation of wheelchairs. However, in the City's solicitor opinion
this would increase the City's liability,
Resolution #C-11 0-04
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D -18 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1
G.P.A. Report
Feb,23,2004
Report #2
South
Courtice
Business Park
Resolution #C-111-04
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report
of February 23, 2004, be approved,
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-112-04
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Council pass the Interim Control By-law contained in
Attachment 1 to Report PSD-024-04; and
THAT notice of passing of the Interim Control By-law be given in
accordance with Subsection 38(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990, C.P, 13, as amended.
"CARRIED"
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Confidential
Reports
PSD-025-04
PSD-026-04
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Resolution #C-113-04
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Shell
THAT Confidential Reports PSD-025-04 and PSD-026-04 regarding
property matters be referred to the end of agenda to be considered
during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Back Yard
Festival
Resolution #C-114-04
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the issue of the Back Yard Festival be lifted from the table.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-115-04
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report COD-012-04 be received;
THAT due to the increased complications associated with the
arrival and parking of vehicles in a short time frame if the Back Yard
Festival were to continue as a fireworks event only, the event be
cancelled and the saving be applied to offset the 2004 operating
budget.
"CARRIED"
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Appointments
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-116-04
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Suzanne Elston be appointed to the Durham Environmental
Advisory Committee;
THAT Tim Sergant be appointed to the Durham Agricultural
Advisory Committee; and
THAT the Region of Durham be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-117 -04
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2004-056 to
2004-061 inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first
and second time:
2004-056 being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered
Plan 40M-1994 from Part Lot Control
2004-057 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the
former Town of Newcastle
2004-058 being a by-law to amend By-law 96-32, as amended, to
require the payment of fees for information and services
provided by the Municipality of Clarington and for
prescribing the amount of such fees
2004-059 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
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OTHER BUSINESS
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2004-060 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
2004-061 being an Interim Control By-Law passed pursuant to
Section 38 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c,P.13, as
amended
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-118-04
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2004-056 to
2004-061 inclusive be approved.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Mutton advised Council that the Region of Durham has
received a Notice of Motion requesting that the Regional Chair be
elected at large.
Mayor Mutton attended a meeting with the Newcastle Ratepayers'
Association to address concerns of the Councillors' salaries, After
the meeting Newcastle residents thanked him for the clarification.
He stated that Members of Council have acted honourably, In 1998
Council did not agree with the salary recommendations and that the
Mayor personally wrote a cheque back to the Region. In 2001 a
report was written and approved delaying a raise for one term. This
resulted in a total saving of $49,500, To this date Clarington's
policy still shows a one term delay. The confusion arises when
residents hear about Regional Salaries, On March 215\ 2001,
Clarington Council attempted to defer salary increases but was
defeated. On December 15\ 2001, a policy was created to attach
Councillor's salaries to the union agreement, again it was defeated.
Mayor Mutton noted that residents should not confuse Clarington
with the greater scheme of Regional Councillors' salaries.
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The Mayor discussed the remuneration of the Veridian Board and
noted that Veridian is not a private corporation and he has
requisitioned their salaries. These salary amounts will be listed in a
report to be forwarded to Council.
He addressed the issue raised to the editor of the local newspaper
regarding Councillors not receiving severance packages in the
past. This has been in place since 1996, The Mayor noted that he
has the correct information should anyone wish to review it.
Councillor Trim stated that the Bowmanville Foundry celebrated
their 1 OOth Anniversary, in 2003 and is still awaiting recognition from
Council. Mayor Mutton advised that the book is in its final stages
and the Bowmanville Foundry's 100th Anniversary will be
acknowledged as soon as possible.
Resolution #C-119-04
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the meeting be "closed" to address Confidential Report
PSD-025-04 and PSD-026-04 pertaining to property matters.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-120-04
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be
ratified.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-121-04
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2004-062 to
2004-063 inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first
and second time:
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2004-062 being a by-law to authorize an application to be made to
Council as the approving authority under the Expropriation
Act, R.S.O, 1990, c.E.26 for the approval of the
expropriation of all interests in the lands described as the
portion of Part Lot 31, Concession 1, former Township of
Clarke, shown as Part 1 on the draft plan of survey
attached to this by-law, for the purposes of a community
park
2004-063 being a by-law to authorize a Purchase Agreement
between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
and Durga Persaud and Deokie Persaud, in respect to the
purchase of Part 1 on Plan 10R-3178, Part Lot 32,
Concession 1, former Township of Clarke
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-122-04
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2004-062 and
2004-063 be approved,
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-123-04
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2004-064 being a
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington at this meeting held on the 1 st day of March 2004,
and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
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CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-124-04
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2004-064 be approved,
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-125-04
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p,m.
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