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ROLL CALL
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Also Present:
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
June 14, 2004
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
June 14, 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, F. Wu
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella (attended until 8:00 p.m.)
Manager of Emergency Services, M. Creighton (attended until 7:20 p.m.)
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome (attended until 8:00 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath (attended until 7:20 p.m.)
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano (attended until 7:45 p.m.)
Assistant Director of Community Services, B. Taylor
(attended until 7:20 p.m.)
Director of FinancefTreasurer, N. Taylor (attended until 7:45 p.m.)
Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, C. Tennisco
(attended until 7:20 p.m.)
Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Stanley
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
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There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for
this meeting.
Resolution #C-303-04
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
May 31,2004, be approved.
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Councillor Trim commented on the usage of the community
service facilities for functions other than sports. The Garnet B.
Rickard Complex hosted the "Racing against Drugs" which
consisted of 1500 students from Clarington. Futhermore, he
announced that the Ontario Management Insititute recognized 40
groups from across Ontario. Two hundred and fifty crossing
guards were also hosted by the Garnet B. Rickard Complex.
Councillor Pingle attended the Lightening Bolt Awards and
announced that the following four Clarington employees
received this award:
Captain Ron Klosinski
Firefighter Frank Azevedo
Firefighter Randy Cowan
Firefighter Jeff Dawson.
Councillor Foster attended the Rick Hansen "Wheels in
Motion" held Sunday, June 13, 2004; it was a great success.
He congratulated Clarington for their participation in the
event and stated Clarington was "neck to neck" for the top of
the 30 communities that participated.
Resolution #C-304-04
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the communications to be received for information be
approved, with the exception of Items 1-9 and I - 17.
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John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, thanking Council for a copy of their
correspondence to Premier McGuinty in support of the City
of Vaughan's resolution regarding municipalities receiving
funds through a share of the revenues from toll highways or
through taxes/payments in lieu provided by toll highways.
He generally agrees that municipalities need new sources of
revenue. At the same time, we all want improved
transportation infrastructure. As new highways are
developed, adjacent land becomes more valuable and the
municipality should benefit from an increase in taxes
produced by higher assessment. However, he also supports
a percentage of the gas tax being turned over to
municipalities and perhaps a percentage of toll fees being
made available to municipalities.
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Willis & Marilyn Barraball, 3499 Concession Road 7, Orono
advising Council they believe the Regional Chair should be a
directly elected position.
Minutes of the Clarington Public Library meeting dated
April 28, 2004.
Minutes of the Clarington Hwy. 407 Community Advisory
Committee meeting dated May 18, 2004.
Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
meeting dated May 18, 2004.
Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa advising of the following
staff appointments:
City Manager - Robert (Bob) Duignan
Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services - Rick Stockman
Acting Commissioner of Operational Services - Mike Bellamy.
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,
advising that Regional Council passed the following resolution:
"THAT Local Transit Initiative Funding included in the
2004 Regional Business Plans and Property Tax
Budget be allocated to the Area Municipalities in
accordance with Attachment #1 of Report #2004-F-35
of the Commissioner of Finance, and the Area
Municipalities be advised accordingly."
The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing thanking Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Regional
Municipality of Durham, for his correspondence and submission
from Council regarding community improvement provisions in the
Planning Act and related provisions in the Municipal Act. The
Ontario government introduced Bill 26, the proposed Strong
Communities (Planning Amendment) Act, 2003, to address Ontario
citizens' concerns, to help build clean, vibrant communities, and to
discourage urban sprawl. Mr. Anderson's concerns and
suggestions will be considered as part of the review of the
Municipal Act.
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The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing announcing the government is moving forward to
strengthen Ontario's communities by talking to Ontarians about
reforming the Ontario Municipal Board and the land-use planning
system. The introduction of Bill 26, Strong Communities (Planning
Amendment) Act, 2003 was a major step to planning reform.
Ron Albright, P. Eng., Totten Sims Hubicki, advising Council that at
a meeting held on May 31, 2004 Mr. Chris Fredericks addressed
the issue of Report PSD-058-04 - Heritage Designation. During his
delegation, Mr. Fredericks referred to Totten Sims Hubicki. Mr.
Fredericks is a past employee of the company. The opinions he
expressed do not represent the views of the company and Totten
Sims Hubicki was mentioned purely as evidence of his previous
professional experience. Mr. Fredericks has been asked to refrain
from using the company name when commenting.
John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, submitting to Council a copy of
correspondence he received from The Honourable John Gerresten,
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, regarding suggestions to
better control of vicious dogs as discussed with Marie Knight
Stanley, Deputy Clerk, Municipality of Clarington. The Minister has
reiterated that there are powers already given to municipalities
under the Municipal Act 2001 and the Dog Owners' Liability Act.
Should the municipality feel additional powers are necessary, he
would be pleased to pursue this issue.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario advising Council that
Premier Dalton McGuinty and Michael Bryant, Minister Responsible
for Democratic Renewal, introduced legislation to set fixed dates for
provincial elections to be held on the first Thursday in October
every four years, commencing Thursday, October 4,2007. The
legislation would establish a twenty-eight day campaign period.
Jim Schell, Chair, Central Lake Ontario Conservation, introducing
the new brand identity for Conservation Ontario - the umbrella
organization endorsed by and representing the province's 36
Conservation Authorities. This includes a statement of values,
revitalized logo and a new tagline symbolizing the heart of Ontario's
Conservation Authorities. The new logo embodies a number of key
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elements: different tree types, flowing water, terrestrial and aquatic
habitat, the big "C" for conservation and the inset "0" for Ontario.
The brand identity conveys who they are, what they do and how
they do it.
J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation, submitting to Council a copy of the 2004 Budget,
approved by the CLOCA Board of Directors on May 18, 2004 as
approved by the following resolution:
"THAT the proposed 2004 Budget Estimates totaling
$5,875,805 be approved as presented;
THAT the Region of Durham be requested to approve an
operating levy of $1,846,600 and a capital levy of
$1,475,000;
THAT projects outlined in the Budget Report be adopted as
projects of the Authority; and
THAT copies of the 2004 Budget Report be distributed to the
Region of Durham and member municipalities for their
information on projects and programs of the Central Lake
Ontario Conservation Authority."
Kim Mandzy, Project Scientist, Sierra Legal Defence Fund,
requesting the Ministry of the Environment to place a moratorium
on the use of sound-sorb until the Ministry can present evidence
that groundwater contamination does not exist or that the use of
this product poses no significant health risk. It was recognized in
the Ministry White Paper on Watershed-Based Source Protection
Planning that "source water protection is the first barrier in an
approach to ensure safe drinking water that safeguards the water in
our lakes, rivers and aquifers". Although it is recognized that
opportunities for waste diversion ought to be sought wherever
possible, it is submitted that waste diversion should not have the
effect of spreading contaminants.
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Catherine Brown, Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Integrated
Environmental Planning Division, Ministry of Environment, advising
of a proposal to the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry to amend
the Drinking Water Systems Regulation (0. Reg. 170/03) that may
affect municipal drinking water. The ministry is prepared to look at
options for making the regulation more workable for small
communities and rural water systems in the context to the
O'Connor recommendations.
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James G. Young, M.D., Commissioner of Emergency Management,
forwarding Nuclear Emergency Information brochures that Ontario
Power Generation, in conjunction with Emergency Management
Ontario, Durham Region and the City of Toronto, will be mailing to
residents near the Pickering and Darlington Nuclear Generation
Stations. The brochures will state what to do in an emergency. We
can assist by having staff inform any callers that there is no reason
for concern and reassure them the brochure is purely educational
and does not reflect any increase possible terrorist or nuclear threat
to our community.
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Marilyn Cole, Campaign Officer, Friends of Second Marsh inviting
Council to their fundraising Bike Rally to be held on August 22,
2004 at 8:30 a.m. The route will begin at the General Motors
headquarters parking lot in Oshawa, to Darlington Provincial Park
and then to OPG Darlington Green Corridor and end at the General
Motors parking lot for entertainment, food and prizes.
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Bruce F. Smith, Executive Director, Lakeridge Health Whitby
Foundation, providing Council with a copy of their Strategic Plan
2004 - 2005.
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The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing submitting to Council an information package containing
three consultation discussion documents and questionnaires
regarding key aspects of Ontario's land-use planning system.
Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
meeting dated May 20, 2004.
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Mayor Sutton, Chair CANHC, Municipality of Kincardine, writing to
the Nuclear Waste Management Organization advising that a
recent meeting the subject of peer review funding for NWMO
documents and process was discussed. The consensus was that
the NWMO should consider funding pre-approved reviews of the
NWMO documents and process.
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The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing announcing the government is taking the next step to
sustain planned growth and build strong communities. The
following is a series of public information sessions to be held in
major centres across Ontario to get input from the public and key
groups with interests in land-use planning on the government's
reform initiative:
June 8 Windsor June 29 Kingston
June 10 Vaughan July 6 London
June 15 Toronto Downtown July8 Thunder Bay
June 16 Toronto East July 12 Ottawa
June 17 Toronto West July 13 Oakville
June 22 Hamilton/Niagara July 15 Sudbury
June 24 Pickering
An information package including three consultation discussion
documents is available at www.planninqreform.ontario.ca or by
calling 1-866-751-8082.
Resolution #C-305-04
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item 1-9 be received for information.
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William Humber, Chair, Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood
Association, writing the Clarington Museums and Archives Board
Members advising of their disappointment and concern to learn that
their invitation to Charles Taws to attend the fifth annual meeting of
the Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association on May 19th, 2004
was prevented for political reasons - heritage designation. The
annual meeting has offered an opportunity for a wide variety of
neighbourhood topics to be addressed in a non-partisan and
engaging manner and no other attendees felt that their position
would be compromised by their participation. As a long-term
member and active contributor to the Museum, he found the
Museum's rebuff of our invitation distasteful and unacceptable.
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Resolution #C-306-04
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item I -17 be tabled and referred to the
"closed" session of Council later in the meeting.
"CARRIED"
Confidential Correspondence Item D - 27 was distributed under
separate cover as a handout.
Resolution #C-307-04
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda,
including the handout item, with the exception of Items D - 19 to
D - 24, inclusive.
"CARRIED"
Ontario Road Builders' Association, Ontario Sewer & Watermain
Construction Association, Toronto and Area Road Builders'
Association, Heavy Construction Association of Toronto, Ontario
Association of Foundation Specialists, and Ontario General
Contractors' Association requesting that Council consider
incorporation of some form of price indexing or escalation
provisions for steel products in future contracts. If not introduced,
fewer bids will be received for longer duration projects and
contractors will be forced to gamble on future costs by building
contingencies into their bids, which could end up exceeding the real
cost escalation. Suppliers of steel products are quoting drastically
higher prices than a few months ago, and, in many cases, are no
longer prepared to quote firm prices. The current situation is very
unstable and the duration of the current turmoil cannot be
forecasted.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Corporate Services)
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Bert Johnston, George Webster Cliff Trewin, residents of
Concession Street, East, Bowmanville advising Council of a traffic
incident on May 28, 2004 on Concession Street, West with a
parked car. They believe the location of the island (west of Liberty
Street and in the middle of Concession Street), the parking
permitted on both sides of the road, and the changes of the curbs
were contributing factors to the accident. They are requesting that
this traffic concern be investigated.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering Services)
Richard and Mary-Lou Brydson, 3384 Concession Road 7, Orono,
LOB 1 MO making application to purchase an unused road that is
contiguous to their lot on the west side, and running the length of
their property. The use of the roadway is essential for their access
to Concession Road 7; they cannot have direct access to
Concession Road 7 because of the nearby river, which is the
headwater of the Ganaraska River. Historically, all past owners of
their property have used this unused road as their driveway. All
residents at this property use this as a driveway. Securing this as
their driveway would mean a safer environment for their family and
all subsequent residents.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering Services)
Sandy White and Carol Reilly, Public Health Nurses, Injury
Prevention Program, Falls Prevention, Regional Municipality of
Durham, requesting Council to declare the week of
October 17 - 23, 2004 as "Falls Prevention Week". Falls
prevention is an important issue since approximately one in three
seniors fall each year and falls are the leading cause of fatal
injuries among seniors.
(Proclaimed)
Derryn V. Gill, Chair, Board of Directors, Spina Bifida and
Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario (SBHAO), requesting
Council to declare June as "Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Awareness Month". Hydrocephalus and spina bifida are life long,
complex conditions for which there is no cure. Left untreated they
may even cause death. SBHAO has been committed to making a
positive difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by
spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus.
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District Lodge, requesting Council to declare the week of
July 11 - 17, 2004 as "Orange Week".
(Proclaimed)
Rohini Patel raising concerns with light pollution in Courtice. The
unused lighting and energy is causing unnecessary hassles in
many different ways. Drivers are unsafe because of the light glare,
distracting them fro obstacles in their path. Light pollution is also a
great waste of energy; 30 percent of the light given off of street
lamps just goes skywards. That relates to the other issue; that
astronomers and scientists cannot study the night sky with the extra
light in the way.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of'Planning Services)
Alicia VanderSanden and Tanya Cumming voicing their concerns
about light pollution and the effect that it is having. Light pollution is
the product of unused light, it makes the sky seem extremely bright
above cities. It affects many people such as astronomers, sky
watchers and drivers. This also affects the environment. Migratory
birds in particular are affected by this because they are distracted
by the city lights and lighted windows. Light pollution is also a huge
waste of energy and money.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services)
Krista Raps bringing forward the issue of light pollution. This is
unused artificial light caused by large populated areas. It is
blocking the view of the stars and clear night sky. It is frustrating
sky watchers and astronomers. Light pollution causes us to use 30
percent more energy than needed and power drains on our already
stressed generators. The glare can cause road hazards and
problems for birds.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services)
Nicole Urbanowicz and Tracey Jingco voicing concerns with light
pollution. People are wasting energy more and more each day.
They believe wasting electricity is wrong and they conserve as
much as possible.
(Correspondence referred to the
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Anthony Estrela and Brandon Dragota voicing concerns about light
pollution. This is wasting electricity, thereby wasting money.
Unnecessary light can flash into drivers' eyes and the motorists can
cause accidents. It can kill birds by the light flashing in their eyes
causing them to crash down fro the sky and to the ground.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services)
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Kristen Merrett requesting more after school activities. A lot of
teenagers are getting into trouble because they have little to do in a
small town like Courtice. More activities could be started at the
Courtice Community Center or another public place. She suggests
sports, music, drama, art, debate groups, martial arts or any
number of different activities.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Community Services)
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Katherine Michelle MacGirr expressing her concerns over the
current issue of the public use of chemicals on lawns versus the
use of them on the grounds of golf courses. This sounds
completely hypocritical to her.
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Doug DeBoo advising of his concern of using sand on the roads
north of Taunton Road during winter months. It woks great, but
when the snow melts it leaves a mess on the roads, on the
sidewalk, even in the ditches. It would be a lot better to use salt
everywhere.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Operations)
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C. Mahur writing of her concern with a helicopter flying too low over
the subdivision of Sandringham and Trulls Roads. Her townhouse
was shaking and making loud cracking noises from the roof and
floors even after the helicopter finally left. Children were crying,
dogs were barking; the whole neighbourhood was terrorized. There
are already concerns with the construction of the homes. She asks
that the practice of flying helicopters so low be stopped.
(Correspondence referred to the
Durham Regional Police and to the
Director of Engineering)
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Phil Bird writing with his concerns related to the new Regional
Smoking By-law. He resides at Wilmot Creek, where they have a
Community Centre called "The Wheelhouse". Several of the
residents head down to The Wheelhouse in the morning to meet
with their friends to share conversation and a smoke in the
"Smoking Room". These people are in their late sixties to late
eighties and have probably been smoking since their teens. As of
June 1 this tradition will end because of the Regional Smoking By-
law. He asks for an explanation of how a few select locations can
be exempted from the new smoking legislation, but this little corner
of his community cannot.
(Correspondence referred to the
Regional Municipality of Durham)
Jean Quilter advising of her concerns with the use of Nelson Street
as the main/only exit/entrance to and from the development of
housing that is due to take place on the west side of Hunt Street.
Why would northbound traffic be forced to travel south to exit the
development, then have to travel north again? Logically it would
seem that an exit should also be available in the north end for
people who are not heading south towards the 401 area.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services)
Flora and Clifford Curtis requesting permission to hold a fireworks
display to close their family reunion on Saturday, July 31,2004.
The reunion is being held on Tooley's Road and relatives from all
over North America will be in attendance. They anticipate around
110 or more family members which have a history in residing on the
street over the past 40 years.
(Approved provided the organizers
obtain a fireworks permit from the
Municipal Law Enforcement Division)
Jack Colville, 55 Lawrence Crescent, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3M?,
voicing his concerns about the danger of walking on the Vanstone
bridge. A railing should be installed to ensure the safety for
pedestrians as vehicles speed by.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering Services)
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Peter Fallis, Fallis Fallis & McMillian, requesting Council's position
on the MPAC assessment of RV units as land in private
campgrounds.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of FinancelTreasurer)
Gary Clad, Manager of Council/Community Services and Deputy
Clerk, City of Windsor, advising Council that at a meeting held on
February 2, 2004 their Council passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation (MPAC) currently provides all assessment and
relocation services to municipalities; and
WHEREAS MPAC is both a monopoly and government
agency; and
WHEREAS there is no basis for price and service
comparison as there are no other service providers.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Windsor City Council
encourage the Province to consider all options, including the
privatization of the property tax assessment function and that
a copy of our resolution be sent to the Minister of Finance,
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and to all
Ontario municipalities with a population over 25,000 and
further, that Council petition the Premier of the Province of
Ontario to cap residential increases at no greater than five
percent, and that the tax policy be reviewed in generaL"
Resolution #C-308-04
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 19 be received for inforrnation.
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Dawn Halcrow, CAO/Clerk, Municipality of Hastings Highlands,
advising Council that their Council passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS, in its present form, O. Reg 170/03 imposes
undue and extreme hardship on rural ratepayers, targeting
municipalities and small businesses with punitive legislation,
threatening the survival of rural economics across the
province;
AND WHEREAS Reg. 170 requires rural municipalities and
applicable business owners to pay the cost of engineers'
reports plus the costs for weekly water testing, the toll will be
too great for small businesses to bear and many will have to
close their doors;
AND WHEREAS municipalities now overburden with costs of
previous provincial downloading, the residential/commercial
property tax base cannot carry the additional load of yet
another major provincial program;
AND WHEREAS our rural economy depends on tourism,
and the services provided by small businesses, the
draconian legislation of Reg. 170 will literally close the hand
that feeds us;
AND WHEREAS, recognizing that the recommendations of
the Walkerton Inquiry deserve close attention, the rush to
legislate "Safe Water" with Reg. 170 is counterproductive,
and creates undue and harmful consequences for rural
communities;
AND WHEREAS a healthy rural economy is the backbone of
Ontario, excessive regulations in Reg. 170 equally deserve
close attention to preserve our rural economy;
AND WHEREAS the Walkerton incident singularly exposed
gross negligence, it was a wake-up call for "due diligence",
calling for reasoned and affordable legislation that measures
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AND WHEREAS, the punitive requirements in Reg. 170
suggests that all drinking water in rural Ontario may be
unsafe, the assumption is unreasonable, given the results of
"safe" water tests from Health Units, every day;
AND WHEREAS, the Provincial Government has not
demonstrated a need for such drastic legislation, the need
for engineers' reports or weekly testing is neither justified nor
logistically feasible in remote rural areas;
AND WHEREAS, residents see the waste of overprotective
legislation daily in the news, they object to throwing more
hard-earned wages down the drain to prove to Queen's Park
that their already tested "safe" water is still "safe" to drink;
AND WHEREAS, drinking water tests for residents are free
at Health Units, Reg. 170 does not extend the same privilege
to Municipalities or businesses;
AND WHEREAS, such legislation should appropriately
reflect the degree of need for public protection, versus the
cost consequences for all Ontarians, Reg. 170 fails to meet
this criteria on both counts;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Municipality of
Hastings Highlands, on behalf of rural residential/commercial
ratepayers in the Province of Ontario, request that the
regulations in O. Reg. 170103 be revised: To properly assess
need with affordability; to recognize that the property tax
base cannot withstand further downloading of Provincial and
Federal Government programs; to protect the survival of
rural communities;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this motion be
circulated to AMO, ROMA and all rural Municipalities in
Ontario requesting their support and copies be forwarded to
Premier Dalton McGuinty, MOE Minister Leona
Dombrowsky, Tourism & Recreation Minister Jim Bradley,
Municipal Affairs Minister John Gerretsen, Consumer &
Business Services Minister Jim Watson, Economic
Development & Trade Minister Joe Cordiano, Finance
Minister Greg Sorbara, Public Infrastructure Renewal
Minister David Caplan, Legislation & Regulation
Commissioner Richard Patter, MPP Ottawa Centre."
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Resolution #C-309-04
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the resolution of the Municipality of Hastings Highlands
regarding Ontario Regulation 170/03 be endorsed.
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Ronn Hovianseian, Chair, Planet Earth Eco Youth Board, informing
Council that the group would like to become an official youth-based
environment committee to initiate and support environmental
stewardship among local environmental youth organizations within
the schools and communities around the province. Their vision is
the youth of today and the youth of tomorrow, together act on
preserving and restoring the planet earth.
Resolution #C-31 0-04
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the Correspondence from Ronn Hovianseian requesting the
formation of Planet Earth Eco Youth Board be referred to the
Director of Planning Services.
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John Williamson, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers
Federation, requesting Council to sign a petition in support of
calling for the federal government to return over $2 billion in federal
fuel tax revenues to Canada's municipalities. The CTF will be
driving a van from Victoria to Ottawa to raise awareness of the tax
component of gasoline and how little (less than 5%) that is
reinvested by the government in roadway construction and
maintenance. Their message is to direct half of gasoline and other
fuel tax revenues toward roadway construction and maintenance.
Resolution #C-311-04
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 22 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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M04.GE
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The Honourable John Gerresten, Minister Responsible for Seniors,
inviting Council to participate in the 2004 Senior of the Year Awards
to honour one outstanding local senior. Recipients are individuals
who, after age 65, have enriched the social, cultural or civic life of
the community, without thought of personal or financial gain. The
deadline for nominations is June 30, 2004.
Resolution #C-312-04
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Murray Patterson be nominated for the 2004 Senior of the
Year Awards.
"CARRIED"
Scott Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer, and Kathy Zammit, Chief
Returning Officer, Association of Municipalities of Ontario,
requesting nominations for the 2004-2005 AMO Board of Directors.
A summary of the offices for each caucus and an estimate of the
annual time commitment required is included.
Resolution #C-313-04
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 24 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Confidentiai Personnel Matter
Resolution #C-314-04
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item D - 27 be referred to the end of the
agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
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NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1
G.P.A. Report
June 7, 2004
Report #2
Confidential
Report
Resolution #C-315-04
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee
Report of June 7, 2004, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-316-04
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Confidential Report PSD-069-04 regarding a property matter
be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a
"closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
There were no items considered under this section of the agenda.
Resolution #C-317-04
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2004-141 to
2004-155 inclusive, with the exception of 2004-151 and that the
said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
2004-141 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle (Karam D. Singh)
2004-142 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington
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2004-143 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle (Middle Road Developments Inc.)
2004-144 being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered
Plan 40M-2172 from Part Lot Control (Vermont Village
Homes Ltd.)
2004-145 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle (1389877 Ontario Ltd.)
2004-146 being a by-law to adopt Amendment NO.38 to the Clarington
Official Plan (1389877 Ontario Ltd.)
2004-147 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Totten
Sims Hubicki Associates, 513 Division Street, Cobourg, ON,
K9A 5G6 to enter into an agreement for consulting services
for the Environmental Impact Studies Roster in the area of
Earth Sciences and Hydrogeology Resources as per their
proposal of May 25, 2004
2004-148 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Peninsula
Contracting Inc. Fonthill, Ontario, to enter into agreement
for the Guide Rail Installation
2004-149 being a by-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement
Officer
2004-150 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Gay
Company Limited, Courtice, Ontario to enter into an
agreement for the Courtice Fire Station #4 and Durham
Regional Policing Centre
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2004-152 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and
Marshall Macklin Monaghan Limited, 80 Commerce
Valley Drive, East, Thornhill ON, L3T 7N4 to enter into
an agreement for consulting services for the
Environmental Impact Studies Roster in the area of
Earth Sciences and Hydrogeology Resources, and
Terrestrial Resources as per their proposal of May 25,
2004
2004-153 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Aquafor
Beech Limited, 14 Abacus Road, Brampton, ON, L6T 5B7
to enter into agreement for the Environmental Impact
Studies Roster I the area of Earth Sciences and
Hydrogeology Resources, Terrestrial Resources, and
Aquatic and Fishery Resources as per their proposal
May 25, 2004
2004-154 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Niblett
Environmental Associates Inc., 1484 Highway 7A, P.O.
Box 160, Bethany, ON, LOA 1AO to enter into an
agreement for consulting services for the Environmental
Impact Studies Roster in the area of Terrestrial
Resources Aquatic and Fishery Resources as per their
proposal of May 25, 2004
2004-155 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and LGL
Limited, Environmental Research Associates, 22 Fisher
Street, King City, ON, L7B 1A6 to enter into an
agreement for consulting services for the Environmental
Impact Studies Roster in the area of Aquatic and
Fishery Resources as per their proposal of May 25,
2004
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-318-04
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2004-141 to 2004-155
inclusive, with the exception of 2004-151 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Robinson requested that staff delve into the feasibility of
a skateboard ramp being installed in Edna Brown Park-
Newtonville. Also, he requested that "Heritage Highway" signs be
erected along Highway #2.
Resolution #C-319-04
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Traffic
Management Advisory Committee:
Shane Morris
E.A. (Fred) Johns
Ward 1
Ward 2.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-320-04
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting be "closed" to consider Confidential
Correspondence Item D - 27 regarding a personnel matter,
Correspondence Item I - 17 regarding a personnel matter,
Confidential Report PSD-069-04 regarding a property matter, and
to receive two verbal reports from the solicitor regarding legal
matters.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-321-04
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session be ratified.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-322-04
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2004-151 and that the
said by-law be now read a first and second time:
2004-151 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Gay
Company Limited, Courtice, Ontario to enter into an
agreement for the Courtice Fire Station #4 and Durham
Regional Policing Centre
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-323-04
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2004-151 be approved.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-324-04
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2004-156 being a
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington at this meeting held on the 14th day of June 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-325-04
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2004-156 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-326-04
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:20 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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