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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/18/2006 . . . ~iJlgron DATE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2006 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS PRAYERS ROLL CALL DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of a meeting of Council held on October 16, 2006 Minutes of the first meeting of Council held on December 4, 2006 PRESENTATIONS None DELEGATIONS None COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information I - 1 Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation Authority dated September 6, 2006 I - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated September 19, 2006 I - 3 Minutes of the Physician Recruitment Committee dated September 28, 2006 1-4 Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated October 4, 2006 I - 5 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area dated October 10, 2006 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET. BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 . . . Council Agenda - 2 - December 18, 2006 I - 6 Minutes of the Santa Claus Parade dated October 10 and 23, and November 15, 2006 I - 7 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated October 19, 2006 I - 8 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated November 21, 2006 I - 9 Meeting Notes of the Port Granby Discussion Group dated October 11, 2006 1- 10 Laura F. Fraser - Mitchell Fraser Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament Fundraiser I - 11 Seanna Dempsey, Senior Development Officer, SickKids Foundation - Mitchell Fraser Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament 1-12 Jim Hankinson, President and CEO, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) - Semi-Annual Performance Report 1-13 Judy Lewis, Co-founder & Executive Vice President, Strategic Objectives - National Family Dinner Night 1-14 Gerri Lynn O'Connor, Mayor, Township of Uxbridge - Regional Information Coordinator (RIC) Position I - 15 George A. Daniels, Fund Development Coordinator, Canadian Red Cross, Region of Durham Branch - Canadian Red Cross Disaster Management Program 1- 16 Gordon Barrie - 2006 Senior of the Year Award 1-17 Mary Tillcock, Run Day Organizer, The Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research - Terry's Marathon of Hope I - 18 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Member Communication - Bill 14, The Access to Justice Act 1-19 Kathy Coulthart-Dewey, CMO, President, and Martin deRond, AMCT, Chair, AMCTO Zone 4, Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario, (AMCTO) - Staff Attendance at Zone 4 Meetings 1-20 John O'Toole, M.P.P., Durham - Use of Cables or Chains on Road Service Vehicles . . . Council Agenda - 3- December 18, 2006 1-21 Mike Colle, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration - Ontario's Volunteer Recognition Programs I - 22 John Gerretsen, Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - 2006 Municipal Performance Measurement Program (MPMP) I - 23 Pierre Paquette, Oak Ridges Moraine Symposium Coordinator, The Moraine. For Life - 2007 Moraine for Life Awards Receive for Direction o - 1 Ian D. Macnab, CAO, Kawartha Conservation - Kawartha Region Conservation Authority 2007 Budget 0- 2 Lindsay Balment, Coordinator, Fundraising Events, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Ontario Division - 2007 Super Cities Walk for MS o - 3 Laurie Lazenby, Secretary, Navy League of Canada, Bowmanville Branch, Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps - Tag Days 2007 0-4 Lynne Gray, BScN, RN, Public Health Nurse, Injury Prevention Program, Region of Durham Health Department - "Injury Prevention Week" o - 5 John Connolly, A/Director General, Community Development and Partnerships Directorate, Human Resources and Social Development Canada - 2007 Therese Casgrain Volunteer Award 0- 6 Kim Wildman, P2P Program Coordinator, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Durham Region Office - "Heart and Stroke Month" o - 7 Jeanne McFarland and Donna Metcalf-Woo, Event Organizers, Clarington Polar Bear Swim - 5th Annual Clarington Polar Bear Swim 0-8 Ernie Hardeman, M.P.P., Oxford - Provincial-Municipal Fiscal and Service Delivery Review o - 9 Janet Beckett, City Clerk, City of Port Colborne - Flaws of the Municipal Property Assessment System 0-10 Martin de Rond, Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk, Town of Ajax - Bill 51, An Act to amend the Planning Act o - 11 Victoria Leskie, Clerk, County of Prince Edward - Freezing of Payments to MPAC . . . Council Agenda - 4 - December 18, 2006 D - 12 Linda M. Ringler, Clerk-Treasurer, Township of Chisholm - Freezing of Base Assessment for Ontario Municipalities D - 13 Pat Pilgrim, CAO/Clerk, Township of Madawaska Valley - Medical Care Practitioner Shortage in Ontario D - 14 A.L. Georgieff, M.C.I.P., R.P.P., Commissioner of Planning, Region of Durham - Request for Nominations to the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) for the 2006-2010 Term D - 15 Confidential Correspondence Regarding a Personnel Matter D - 16 D. Bowen, Deputy Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham- Appointments to the Durham Trail Coordinating Committee (DTCC) MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS 1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of December 11, 2006 2. Report CLD-026-06 - Confidential Personnel Matter 3. Confidential Verbal Report from the CAO and the Director of Finance - Personnel Matter 4. Confidential Report from the Solicitor and Director of Planning Services - Property Matters UNFINISHED BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS BY-LAWS BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT U1JLiIJgloo Council Meeting Minutes October 16, 2006 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on October 16, 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. Pingle Councillor G. Robinson Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Deputy Fire Chief, M. Berney, attended until 8:07 p.m. Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana, attended until 8:07 p.m. Director of Planning Services, D. Creme Deputy Clerk, A. Greentree, attended until 7:08 p.m. Solicitor, D. Hefferon Director of Operations, F. Horvath, attended until 8:22 p.m. Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano, attended until 8:22 p.m. Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor, attended until 8:22 p.m. Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, C. Fleming, attended until 8:07 p.m. Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting. MINUTES Resolution #C-424-06 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on September 25,2006, be approved. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes -2- October 16, 2006 Mayor Mutton recognized staff of the Municipality for the excellent job they have done over the past three years during this term of Council. Mayor Mutton acknowledged Councillor Ping Ie for her nine years of service to Clarington and extended best wishes to her in her retirement from municipal politics. Mayor Mutton expressed appreciation to the Bowmanville Zoo for providing a free day at the zoo for all residents of Clarington over the past weekend. He further advised that discussions with Far Sight Investments regarding land use compatibilities with the Bowmanville Zoo were progressing and expressed thanks to Mr. Hackenberger. PRESENT A nONS Lou DeVuono, Rocky's Ride for Diabetes, addressed Council highlighting the success of the 2006 Rocky's Ride for Diabetes, a motorcycle ride event supporting the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and presented Mayor Mutton with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of the Municipality's support of the event. Bradford Soles, Chair, Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee, addressed Council providing background information on the formation and mandate of the Committee and outlining the Environmental Assessment process to date regarding the Highway 407 East extension. He stated the project is starting a route planning phase and it is in this next phase where the community has the greatest need to represent itself. Mr. Soles noted 25 of the proposed 40 kilometres of roadway will pass through the Municipality of Clarington and the impact on the social and economic forces of the community will be great. He stated the 407 Corridor will change people's lives and every effort must be undertaken to ensure its location has the lowest impact on the natural environment and the greatest benefit to the public and the economy. A copy of Bradford Soles presentation was distributed to Members of Council. Attached to the presentation were copies of letters from the Clarington Highway 407 Advisory Committee members and Mr. Soles urged Council to read their comments. In closing, Mr. Soles thanked Members of 407 Community Advisory Committee for volunteering their time and to staff for support of the Committee. Councillor Schell expressed appreciation to Members of the Clarington 407 Community Advisory Committee for their efforts on behalf of the Municipality. Council Meeting Minutes - 3- October 16, 2006 DELEGATIONS Resolution #C-425-06 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the agenda be altered to add Hannu Halminen to the list of delegations. "CARRIED" Richard Ward addressed Council concerning Report ADM-06-06 - Repeal of By-law 2001-141, stating he was pleased the by-law was repealed but was still requesting information on the justification for implementing the by-law. He also requested Council initiate an investigation into Lawrence Glen Holdings to determine if there were grounds for charges under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 with respect to improper campaign contributions. Paul Rousseau addressed Council on behalf of area skateboarders and their parents requesting Council investigate the construction of a skateboard park in Orono. Mr. Rousseau stated skateboarding today is a multi-million dollar sport, extremely popular with today's youth. He advised skateboarders have been seen on Orono streets because there is no park for their use. Mr. Rousseau noted parents have to take their kids to other communities to skateboard. He stated a skateboard park in Orono would offer a safe location, provide youth with a focus and direction and have a positive effect on the community. Mr. Rousseau submitted a petition containing approximately 400 signatures requesting support for an Orono Skateboard Park. In response to questions on location and construction, Mr. Rousseau's son replied there was a baseball diamond in Orono Park that was no longer used and that a skateboard park could be located there and that any type of structure would be appreciated. In response to further questions concerning temporary or permanent structures, Mr. Rousseau stated the portable ramp was well used and he has seen parks in other communities with both temporary and permanent structures. Karen van Dyken was called but was not present. Mayor Mutton requested her delegation be heard following all other delegations. Council Meeting Minutes -4- October 16, 2006 Libby Racansky addressed Council concerning Report #2 - Hancock Neighbourhood Design Plan requesting Council support the recommendations in Report PSD-112-06 to refer the report back to staff for review of options. Ms. Racansky stated the existing plan does not respond to new Provincial legislation, the Provincial Policy Statement or Provincial guidelines. She stated an alternate design of the subdivision would allow for the protection of provincially significant wetlands while allowing the developer to build the same number of units. Ms. Racansky requested copies of all updates on the Conditions of Approval to share with other residents and that she, and any other interested parties, be permitted to be directly involved in the planning of the Hancock neighbourhood. Bill Manson, WDM Consultants, was called but was not present. Andy Anderson, Headgate Group, was called but was not present. Hannu Halminen addressed Council concerning Item 6 of Report #1 - Amendment to Foster North Neighbourhood Design Plan Proposed Amendment to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivisions and Related Rezoning stating he supported both the amended recommendation and minor staff revisions. Karen van Dyken addressed Council concerning Item 6 of Report #1 - Amendment to Foster North Neighbourhood Design Plan stating she has resided in the area for just one year and moved there because it was a safe environment. She expressed concern with the increase in traffic that will result if the bridge is constructed. Karen van Dyken said the area is already busy because motorists are coming down Manvers Road from Highway 115 and that there have been many accidents at the intersection of Manvers Road and Grady Drive. Ms. van Dyken felt the bridge would be a detriment to the area and would create an unsafe situation for residents. COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-426-06 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the communications to be received for information be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Correspondence Items 1- 8 and 1-13. .CARRIED" I - 1 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated September 19, 2006. I - 2 Minutes of the St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee dated September 12, 2006. Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - October 16, 2006 I - 3 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated September 21, 2006. I - 4 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee (DNHC) dated September 15, 2006. I - 5 Minutes of the Tyrone Community Centre Board dated September 14, 2006. I - 6 Minutes of the Santa Claus Parade dated September 26, 2006. I - 7 Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee dated October 3, 2006. 1-9 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, forwarding correspondence to the Honourable Michael Bryant, Attorney General, in support of Council's resolution calling for the appointment of additional Justices of the Peace to address the shortage of JP's in Durham Region. 1- 10 John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, forwarding a copy of "Ontario's Affordable Housing Strategy", an information booklet for Municipal Councillors and Officials providing a review of key components of the Affordable Housing Program (AHP) and complementary initiatives including the Ontario Mortgage and Housing Initiative; the Provincial Rent Bank; and the new Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. I - 11 Steve Shaw, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Chair, Noise Management Committee, Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) forwarding a copy of the GTAA's 2005 Noise Management Report. 1-12 Suzanne Tigwell, Executive Director, Resources for Exceptional Children - Durham Region, forwarding a copy of their 2005/06 Annual Report; identifying past year highlights and advising of the launch of their new website www.rfecdurham.com. I - 14 George A. Daniels, Fund Development Coordinator, Canadian Red Cross, Region of Durham Branch thanking Council for their support and financial assistance for the Red Cross Disaster Management Program. Council Meeting Minutes - 6- October 16, 2006 1- 15 Bev Billings, RN, BScN, Public Health Nurse, Durham Lives!, forwarding an information sheet on the development of a food charter, a document articulating a commitment to a common approach to food security, requesting input from Community Partners and extending an invitation to attend Visioning Day on November 17, 2006, to begin the process of developing a charter for Durham Region for endorsement by Regional Council in 2007. I - 16 Yvonne J. Williams, Director of Marketing and Development, The Driftwood Theatre Group, thanking Council for their support of the Group's 2006 Ontario Summer Theatre Tour, indicating 4,682 people in 20 communities attended a performance, and advising they will be making an application to the Municipality for support for their 2007 season. I - 8 Dr. R. J. Kyle, Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health, Region of Durham, introducing the first Annual "Friend of Health" Award to recognize community partners for their support and cooperation in working collaboratively with Health Department staff in the delivery of programs and services and advising that Evelyn Mayhew, Food Services Coordinator, Municipality of Clarington, has been chosen as one of the 2006 "Friend of Health" Award winners for the "Healthy Eating in Arenas" initiative. Resolution #C-427 -06 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item 1- 8 be received for information. "CARRIED" 1-13 Councillor Joe Dickson, Town of Ajax, congratulating Clarington Council on the great job the municipality has done in reducing waste this year; advising October 16 to 22,2006, has been proclaimed "Waste Reduction Week in Durham Region" and issuing a friendly waste reduction challenge to all area municipalities to reduce their waste per capita as part of Waste Reduction Week celebrations. Miller Waste has donated $1,000 to be shared amongst the winning municipalities and runners-up in both urban and rural communities. Council Meeting Minutes - 7- October 16, 2006 Resolution #C-428-06 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item 1-13 be received for information. "CARRIED" CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION Resolution #C-429-06 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, including hand-out Item D - 9, with the exception of Items D - 6 to D - 8, inclusive. "CARRIED" D - 1 Monte Solberg, P.C., M.P., Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, advising October 16 to 22, 2006, has been proclaimed "Canada's Citizenship Week" in support of the values of equality, respect and freedom all Canadian share, and encouraging municipalities to participate in the event by passing a resolution proclaiming Canada's Citizenship Week. (Proclaimed) D - 2 The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Trust, inviting Council to participate in the 2006 Heritage Community Recognition Program, a program to recognize those making exceptional contributions to heritage preservation in their local areas, enclosing the 2006 brochure and nomination form, and advising the deadline for nomination is December 6, 2006. (Correspondence referred to the Municipal Clerk to place a notice in the local newspapers) D - 3 The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, Chainman, Ontario Heritage Trust, inviting Council to participate in the 2006 Young Heritage Leaders Program, a program to recognize young people helping to preserve, protect and promote our rich and diverse heritage, enclosing the 2006 brochure and nomination form, and advising the deadline for nomination is December 8, 2006. (Correspondence referred to the Municipal Clerk to place a notice in the local newspapers) Council Meeting Minutes -8- October 16, 2006 D - 4 Terry Tzikas, Secretary, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade requesting permission to hold the 45th Annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 18, 2006, starting at 10:30 a.m., highlighting the parade route and requesting the cooperation of the Police Department, Operations Department and Municipal Services and the use of the Old Fire Hall. (Approved provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) D - 5 Linda Gasser forwarding comments and questions regarding the Vote- By-Mail process for the 2006 Municipal Elections. (Correspondence referred to the Municipal Clerk) D - 9 Cecile D. Bowers, Secretary, Branch 178, The Royal Canadian Legion, requesting permission to fly the Poppy flag at the Municipal Administrative Centre and to canvass the Clarington area for their Annual Poppy Canvass commencing on October 27,2006. (Approved to sell poppies and to fly the Poppy flag at the Municipal Administrative Centre) D - 6 Mayor Marolyn Morrison, Town of Caledon, advising Council that the Town of Caledon, at a meeting held September 12, 2006, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS the Town of Caledon has been the recipient of the aggregate levy for 15 years; AND WHEREAS the cost of aggregate, fuel and other costs have risen in the 15 year period; AND WHEREAS the levy remitted to the Town is used exclusively for road projects; AND WHEREAS the value of the levy is depreciated in its purchasing power for these projects; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Corporation of the Town of Caledon request that the Province of Ontario increase the Town portion of the levy from 4 cents per tonne to 8 cents per tonne beginning on January 1, 2007; Council Meeting Minutes - 9- October 16, 2006 AND FURTHER THAT this motion be circulate to the Region of Peel and other major lower tier aggregate producers in southern Ontario." Resolution #C-430-06 Moved by Councillor Ping Ie, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the Town of Caledon be advised of Council's earlier resolution concerning the aggregate levy. "CARRIED" D - 7 Beverly Briscoe, Clerk-Treasurer, Township of Admaston/Bromley, advising Council that the Township of Admaston/Bromley, at a meeting held September 7, 2006, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS on July 4th, 2006 a portion of the Township of Admaston/Bromley experienced a tornado assessed by Environment Canada as an F1 and possible F2, and, WHEREAS to date, 29 damage reports filed with the municipality total $1,007,404.00 in damages, and, WHEREAS insurance claims will cover only $332,988.00 of said damage recovery, and, WHEREAS under formula the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program would possibly cover $449,611.00 of the damage recovery, and, WHEREAS the municipality, small businesses, farmers and rural residents affected would be required to raise $224,805.00 which would be an impossibility, and, WHEREAS it would appear that severe weather such as that experienced this summer may well be a trend for the future, NOW THEREFORE BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: 1. THAT the Government of Ontario be advised that the present Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program formula is ineffective and unworkable, and, Council Meeting Minutes - 10- October 16, 2006 2. THAT the Government of Ontario be requested to review and revise the present Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program to make it more economically feasible for use by Ontario municipalities, their rural residents and their respective businesses, farms and properties, and, 3. THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to The Hon. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing, The Hon. Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance, and Julian Fantino, Commissioner of Emergency Management, Community Safety and Correctional Services, and circulated to the local member of Provincial Parliament and to all municipalities in Ontario through the Association of Municipalities of Ontario urging their support." Resolution #C-431-06 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the resolution from the Township of Admaston/Bromley concerning the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program formula be endorsed. "CARRIED" D - 8 Paul Jones, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby, advising Council that the Town of Whitby, at a meeting held September 25,2006, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS the Province of Ontario through the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care has given Lakeridge Health the mandate to plan and evaluate options to the current Lakeridge Health Whitby site; AND WHEREAS a recent review of the current Lakeridge Health Whitby site indicates that considerable investment is required in the site to allow it to remain open;. AND WHEREAS The Town of Whitby continues to experience unprecedented population growth, thereby increasing the need for hospital services; AND WHEREAS the GTA/905 Healthcare Alliance recommended in their Places For Care report that planning should start now for new hospital facilities that will be needed in the Town of Whitby; Council Meeting Minutes - 11 - October 16, 2006 AND WHEREAS the Town of Whitby has consistently supported the need for a hospital in Whitby providing residents with appropriate access to 24 hour emergency services as well as outpatient and inpatient care close to home; AND WHEREAS the new University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Durham College and Lakeridge Health currently provide, and can expand, regional and provincial education and training of physicians and other healthcare professionals; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Whitby support and encourage the efforts of this group which includes: Lakeridge Health, the Lakeridge Health Whitby Hospital Foundation, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, and Durham College in planning for a replacement facility for Lakeridge Health Whitby with expanded programs. And further request and encourage the Province of Ontario to endorse the reinstatement of a Hospital within the Town of Whitby; AND further that this resolution be forwarded to The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, The Honourable George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care for Ontario, Foster Loucks, Chair of the Central East Local Health Integration Network, Dr. Ron Bordessa, President of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Leah Myers, President of Durham College, Roger Anderson, Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham, Tony Clement, Minister of Health (Canada), Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance (Canada), Christine Elliott, MPP, Whitby-Ajax and the other municipalities within the Regional Municipality of Durham: Resolution #C-432-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the resolution from the Town of Whitby concerning a replacement facility for Lakeridge Health Whitby be endorsed. "CARRIED" MOTION Council Meeting Minutes - 12- October 16, 2006 REPORTS Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report - October 2, 2006 Resolution #C-433-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of October 2,2006 be approved with the exception of Items #6 and #17. "CARRIED" Item #6 Resolution #C-434-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report PSD-109-06 be received; THAT the revised Foster North Neighbourhood Design Plan bounded by the Foster Creek Valleylands, King Avenue West, Rudell Road and the SI. Lawrence & Hudson (Canadian Pacific) Railway be received; THAT the Neighbourhood Design Plan be revised so that the 10 m lots fronting on the Street A (Massey Street extension), between King Avenue West and Street F be revised to have a minimum frontage of 15 m; THAT the application for the proposed Amendment to Draft Approved Plans of Subdivision 18T-89059 and S-C-20001001 and related Zoning By-law Amendment, submitted by Foster Creek Developments, 2083302 Ontario Limited, and Robert J. Stephenson be approved as per Attachment 2 to Report PSD-109-06, subject to the conditions of Draft Approval, as contained in Attachment 3 to Report PSD-109-06; THAT the application for Zoning By-law Amendment, submitted by Foster Creek Developments, 2083302 Ontario Limited, and Robert J. Stephenson be approved as per Attachment 4 to Report PSD-109-06; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized by By-law to enter into an agreement with the Owners and the By-law be forwarded to Council at such time the Owners are prepared to proceed with this development; Council Meeting Minutes - 13 - October 16, 2006 THAT a By-law to remove the "Holding (H)" Symbol be forwarded to Council at such time as the Owners have entered into a subdivision agreement with the Municipality; THAT a copy of Report PSO-109-06 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSO-1 09-06 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Item #17 Resolution #C-435-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report COO-060-06 be referred back to staff. "CARRIED" Report #2 - Hancock Neighbourhood Design Plan Resolution #C-436-06 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report PSO-112-06 be received. THAT staff report back on the options for the review of the Hancock Neighbourhood Design Plan; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSO-112-06 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Report #3 - Application for Removal of Holding Symbol, Applicant: 1370304 Ontario Limited Resolution #C-437 -06 Moved by Councillor Ping Ie, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report PSO-113-06 be received; Council Meeting Minutes - 14- October 16, 2006 THAT the application submitted by 1370304 Ontario Limited to remove the Holding (H) symbol be approved for Part of Lots 7, 12 to 16 and all of Lots 8 to 11 on Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 18T-98012; THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-113-06 to remove the Holding (H) symbol be passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-113-06 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Report #4 - Application for Removal of Holding Symbol, Applicant: Miller Paving Limited Report #5 - Servicing Agreement for Hancock Road Works - Miller Paving Limited Resolution #C-438-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Reports # 4 and #5 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered following the "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" Report #6 - Request for Proposal RFP2006-2 Supply of Concession Beverages Resolution #C-439-06 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report COD-057-06 be received; THAT Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Toronto, Ontario be awarded the contract to supply concession beverages on an 'as required' basis for the period of November 1, 2006 to October 31, 2011 based on the unit prices submitted. Estimated value of this contract is $312,376; THAT the funds required be drawn from the respective Community Services operating budgets; THAT all commissions and revenues due to the Municipality be directed to appropriate Community Services operating budgets; and Council Meeting Minutes - 15- October 16, 2006 THAT the By-law attached to Report COO-057-06, marked Schedule 'A', authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement be approved. "CARRIED" Report #7 - Tender CL2006-37, Bowmanville Animal Shelter/Hampton Community Hall Flat Roof Replacement Resolution #C-440-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report COO-058-06 be received; THAT Barr's Roofing, Siding, Sheetmetal Ltd., Newcastle, Ontario, with a total bid amount of $85,000.00 (excluding G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of the Request for Tender, be awarded the contract for the Bowmanville Animal Shelter and Hampton Community Hall, Flat Roof Replacement. THAT the total funds required in the amount of $94,190.00 ($85,000.00 tender plus consulting) be drawn from the following accounts: i. $24,595.00 be drawn from the Animal Services Building / Roof Replacement Account #110-36-370-83605-7401; i. $29,595.00 be drawn from the Hampton Community Hall / Roof Replacement Account #110-36-370-83627-7401; ii. $30,000.00 be drawn from the Building Services - Renovation / Construction Account #100-36-370-10115-7501; and iii. $10,000.00 be drawn from the Building Services - Repairs / Maintenance Equipment Account #100-36-370-1 0115-7173; THAT the attached By-law marked Schedule 'A"'authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be approved. "CARRIED" Report #8 - Report COO-061-06 - Confidential Legal Matter Report #9 - Confidential Verbal Report from the Solicitor - Legal Matter Council Meeting Minutes - 16 - October 16, 2006 Resolution #C-441-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Reports # 8 and #9 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS Addendum to Report EGD-37-06 - Servicing Agreement for Baseline Road Works- Bowmanville Creek Developments Inc. (The Torgan Group) Resolution #C-442-06 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Addendum #1 to EGD-37-06 be received; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute, on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, the Servicing Agreement with Bowmanville Creek Developments Inc. (The Torgan Group) and 220 Real Estate Limited Partnership/Societe En Commandite 220 Immobiliere (RONA) for the road and road related works on Baseline Road required as a condition of site plan approval for the site development on the south side of Baseline Rd east of Waverley Road; THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Addendum #1 to Report EGD-37-06 to confirm its decision to enter into the Servicing Agreement with Bowmanville Creek Developments Inc. and 220 Real Estate Limited Partnership/Societe En Commandite 220 Immobiliere (RONA); and THAT Bowmanville Creek Developments Inc. and 220 Real Estate Limited Partnership/Societe En Commandite 220 Immobiliere (RONA) be notified of Council's decision and that the Servicing Agreement be forwarded to them for execution once it has been drafted to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services and the Municipality's Solicitor. "CARRIED" Addendum to Report PSD-109-06 - Amendment To Foster North Neighbourhood Design Plan And Revisions To Rezoning For Amendment To Draft Approval Applicant: Foster Creek Developments, 2083302 Ontario Limited and Robert J. Stephenson Addendum to Report PSD-109-06 was received as a hand out. Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - October 16, 2006 Resolution #C-443-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Addendum to Report PSD-109-06 be received; and THAT the by-law referenced in recommendation NO.4 of Report PSD-109-06 be replaced with the revised Zoning By-law Amendment, contained in Attachment 2 to the Addendum to Report PSD-109-06. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-444-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Bradford Soles, Chair, and Members of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee be thanked for their efforts concerning the 407 East extension process. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-445-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the delegation of Richard Ward be referred to staff to compile information as requested. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-446-06 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the delegation of Paul Rousseau and petition requesting construction of a skateboard park in Orono be referred to staff and that staff liaise with Paul Rousseau concerning the potential development of the park. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-447-06 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the delegation of Karen van Dyken be referred to the Director of Planning Services. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 18- October 16, 2006 Resolution #C-448-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the delegation of Libby Racansky be referred to the Director of Planning Services. "CARRIED" OTHER BUSINESS Resolution #C-449-06 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Arthur Jennings be appointed to the Durham Region Transit Advisory Committee representing the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-450-06 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the Rules to Procedure be waived to allow for the introduction of a motion of New Business at this time. "CARRIED" NEW BUSINESS Resolution #C-451-06 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson WHEREAS the residents of Newcastle Village have raised numerous concerns with respect to the volume and speed of traffic in the vicinity of Newcastle Public School; and WHEREAS the residents of Bowmanville have raised numerous concerns with respect to the volume and speed of traffic travelling on Waverley Road Now therefore be it resolved by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington: Council Meeting Minutes - 19 - October 16, 2006 THAT a four-way stop be installed at the intersection of Edward Street East and Glass Court; THAT a four-way stop be installed at the intersection of Waverley Road and Lawrence Gate/Lawrence Crescent; and THAT the appropriate by-laws be forwarded to Council. CARRIED" Resolution #C-452-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the Rules to Procedure be waived to allow for the introduction of a motion of New Business at this time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-453-06 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the community park in the Foster Creek North Development be named 'The Rickard Community Park'. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-454-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting be "closed" to consider Reports #8 and #9. "CARRIED" The meeting resumed in open session at 8:30 p.m. Resolution #C-455-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 20- October 16, 2006 Resolution #C456-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the Rules of Procedure be waived to allow for introduction of a motion of reconsideration at this time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C457 -06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Resolution #C-341-06 passed on June 26, 2006 with respect to the Miller Waste application to amend the Durham Region Official Plan be reconsidered. "CARRIED" Resolution #C458-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the sixth paragraph of Resolution #C-341-06 be deleted and replaced with the following: "THAT the By-laws to remove the Holding (H) symbol be forwarded to Council at such time as Miller Paving Limited has indicated its intention to execute a servicing agreement, a draft site plan agreement and a woodlot conservation easement in favour of the Municipality;". "CARRIED" Report #4 - Application for Removal of Holding Symbol - Applicant: Miller Paving Limited Resolution #C459-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PSD-114-06 be received; Council Meeting Minutes - 21 - October 16, 2006 THAT the application submitted by Miller Paving Limited to remove the Holding (H) symbols from all of the lands zoned "(H) A-77" be approved given that the applicant has indicated its intention to execute a servicing agreement, a draft site plan agreement and a woodlot conservation easement in favour of the Municipality and that the appropriate by-law be passed subject to the provisions of Section 24 of the Planning Act and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-114-06 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Report #5 - Servicing Agreement for Hancock.Road Works - Miller Paving Limited Resolution #C460-06 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report EGD-50-06 be received; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute, on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, the Servicing Agreement with Miller Paving Limited for the road and road related works on Hancock Road required as a condition of site plan approval for the site development on the west side of Hancock Road north of Baseline Road; THAT the by-law attached to Report EGD-50-06 to confirm its decision to enter into the Servicing Agreement with Miller Paving Limited be approved; and THAT Miller Paving Limited be notified of Council's decision and that the Servicing Agreement be forwarded to them for execution once it has been drafted to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services and the Municipality's Solicitor. "CARRIED" BY-LAWS Resolution #C-461-06 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster , THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2006-195 to 2006-212, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 22- October 16, 2006 2006-195 Being 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.) 2006-196 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (CCCC Glen Abbey Limited) 2006-197 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Foster Creek Developments, 2083302 Ontario Limited and Robert J. Stephenson) 2006-198 Being a by-law to authorize entering into an agreement with the Owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T-89044 any Mortgagee who has an interest in the said Lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of 18T-89044 (Headgate Developments Inc.) 2006-199 Being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington 2006-200 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2005-145, a By-law respecting the appointment of a Chief Building Official, Building Inspectors, Plumbing Inspectors and Fire Safety Inspectors 2006-201 Being a by-law to authorize an extension of the Term of the Contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and the Corporation of the City of Pickering for a further six month period to June 30, 2007 2006-202 Being a by-law to Repeal By-law 2001-141, a By-law to maintain a safe and secure work environment at the Municipal Administrative Centre and the Orono Works Yard 2006-203 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (1370304 Ontario Limited) 2006-204 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Miller Paving Limited) 2006-205 Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Coca-Cola Bottling company, Toronto, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Supply of Concession Beverages Council Meeting Minutes - 23- October 16, 2006 2006-206 Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Barr's Roofing, Siding, Sheetmetal Ltd., Newcastle, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Bowmanville Animal Shelter/Hampton Community Hall, Flat Roof Replacement 2006-207 Being a By-law to designate the Beech Avenue block asa heritage conservation district, and to repeal By-law 2006-176 2006-208 Being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Servicing Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, Bowmanville Creek Developments Inc. and 220 Real Estate Limited Partnership/Societe En Commandite 220 Immobiliere (RONA) for the purpose of constructing road and road related improvements on Baseline Road east of Waverley Road 2006-209 Being a By-law to authorize amend By-law 91-58, as amended, being a By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways, Municipal and Private Property in the Municipality of Clarington 2006-210 Being a By-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended, being a By- law to Regulate Traffic on Highways, Municipal and Private Property in the Municipality of Clarington 2006-211 Being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Servicing Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Miller Paving Limited regarding the Miller Waste site on the west side of Hancock Road 2006-212 Being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Conservation Easement Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Miller Paving Limited regarding the Miller Waste site on the west side of Hancock Road Resolution #C-462-06 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2006-195 to 2006-212, inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 24- October 16, 2006 CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-463-06 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2006-213 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 16th day of October, 2006, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-464-06 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2006-213 be approved. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-465-06 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:40 p.m. "CARRIED" MUNICIPAL CLERK MAYOR 41',..",,- tMUlnDfnn J_"'~"'U Council Meeting Minutes December 4, 2006 Minutes of the first meeting of Council held on December 4,2006, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: Mayor J. Abernethy Councillor A. Foster Councillor R. Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor G. Robinson Councillor C. Trim CouncillorW. Woo Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Executive Director to the Mayor, L. Bruce Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Manager, Communications and Marketing, J. Cooke Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Deputy Clerk, A. Greentree Solicitor, D. Hefferon Director of OperatiOns, F. Horvath Acting Community Co-ordinator, H. Lynch Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Director of FinancelTreasurer, N. Taylor Fire Chief, G. Weir - Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, C. Fleming Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie The Municipal Clerk called the meeting to order and extended congratulations to Members of Council-Elect. Ashleigh Young sang O'Canada. The invocation was given by Pastor Ron Smeding. The Municipal Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mayor-Elect Jim Abernethy. Jim DaCosta came forward to bestow the Chain of Office upon Mayor Abernethy. Council Meeting Minutes - 2- December 4, 2006 The Municipal Clerk then administered the Oath of Office to the following: Adrian Foster Ron Hooper Mary Novak Gord Robinson Charlie Trim Willie Woo Local Councillor Local Councillor Regional and Local Councillor Local Councillor Regional and Local Councillor Local Councillor The Municipal Clerk declared the Council of the Municipality of Clarington for the term 2006 to 2010 to be organized and turned the first meeting over to His Worship Mayor Jim Abernethy. REMARKS Regrets were expressed on behalf of Bev Oda, M.P., Durham. John O'Toole, M.P.P., Durham, congratulated the new-elected Council and extended greetings on behalf of the Province of Ontario. He stated it is an honour and privilege to serve the community and urged Members of Council to be cognizant of their Oath of Office to truly, faithfully and impartially exercise their duties on behalf of the citizens they were elected to serve. John O'Toole confirmed his commitment to working with Clarington Council. INAUGURAL ADDRESS Mayor Abernethy extended a special thanks to Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk for conducting the first meeting and the Swearing in Ceremony for the new Council, Jim DaCosta for presenting the Chain of Office, Ashleigh Young for singing O'Canada and Pastor Ron Smeding for his kind words and blessing. Mayor Abernethy recognized special guest John O'Toole, Member of Provincial Parliament who brought greetings from the Province and acknowledged Roger Anderson, Chair, Durham Region Council and Bev Oda, M.P., Durham who were unable to attend this evening. Mayor Abernethy welcomed friends and relatives of all members of Council here to celebrate successes and show their continued support that is so very important and appreciated. He expressed personal appreciation to his family; to each and every individual who supported his campaign; and to all who exercised their right to vote in this municipal election. He further extended congratulations to every candidate who ran for office thereby supporting and participating in the democratic process; especially all who were successful in the elections stating he anticipates working harmoniously and productively with all members of Council. Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - December 4, 2006 Mayor Abemethy remarked the 2006 to 2010 term marks the first four-year term for Ontario Municipalities and outlined Council priorities, together with the help of municipal staff, to provide transparency in spending, to establish both long and short- term priorities, to increase the participatory role and profile for the entire Council, and to provide an open and accessible process for public participation as well as a commitment to ensuring sound business practices and outcomes in Council's initiatives. Mayor Abernethy confirmed Clarington Council's confidence and support for the competence and expertise of staff in working together to build a strong team environment to offer the residents of Clarington the best possible public service, and Council's commitment to working productively with all levels of government. Mayor Abernethy now called upon members of staff, Council and the residents of Clarington to join together in common purpose to respect, support and build a community that future generations will be proud to inherit. He also offered thanks to the many volunteers who play such an important role in helping to provide the quality of life experienced in Clarington and to ask those volunteers to continue their participation and encourage others to get involved. In closing, Mayor Abernethy extended Seasons Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year and invited all residents to attend the traditional Mayor's Levee to be held on Sunday, January 7, 2007, at the Orono Town Hall. REPORTS Schedule of Meetings - 2006 - 2010 Resolution #C-466-06 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report CLD-024-06 be received; THAT the meeting schedule for 2006 to 2010 attached to Report CLD-024-06 be approved; and THAT the appropriate by-law be forwarded to Council. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 4- December 4, 2006 MOTION Resolution #C-467-06 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim WHEREAS Subsection 3.2(d) of the Veridian Shareholders' Agreement states that each Initial Shareholder shall nominate the Mayor of the Initial Shareholder as one of the Initial Shareholder's nominees to the Board of Directors; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON THAT Mayor Jim Abernethy be nominated as one of the Municipality of Clarington's members on the Board of Directors. "CARRIED" BY-LAWS Resolution #C-468-06 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2006-214, being a by-law to adopt the meeting schedule for the years 2006 - 2010 and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-469-06 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2006-214, be approved. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 5- December 4, 2006 CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-470-06 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2006-215 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this first meeting held on the 4th day of December, 2006, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-471-06 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2006-215 be approved. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-472-06 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:45 p.m. "CARRIED" MAYOR MUNICIPAL CLERK SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE DECEMBER 18, 2006 CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION I - 1 Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation Authority dated September 6, 2006. (Copy attached) 1-2 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated September 19, 2006. (Copy attached) I - 3 Minutes of the Physician Recruitment Committee dated September 28, 2006. (Copy attached) I - 4 Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated October 4, 2006. (Copy attached) I - 5 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area dated October 10, 2006. (Copy attached) I - 6 Minutes of the Santa Claus Parade dated October 10 and 23, and November 15, 2006. (Copies attached) I - 7 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated October 19, 2006. (Copy attached) I - 8 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated November 21,2006. (Copy attached) I - 9 Meeting Notes of the Port Granby Discussion Group dated October 11, 2006. (Copy attached) I - 10 Laura F. Fraser, Mitchell Fraser Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament Fundraiser, thanking Council for their generous donation to this year's fundraising event in memory of Mitchell Fraser, which raised $21,000 for Sick Kids Hospital and advising of plans for another tournament in May 2007. I - 11 Seanna Dempsey, Senior Development Officer, SickKids Foundation, thanking Council for providing a grant for use of hall in the amount of $1478.31 in support of the Mitchell Fraser Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament fundraising event, aiding research into neuroblastoma, a deadly childhood cancer of the nervous system. 1-12 Jim Hankinson, President and CEO, Ontario Power Generation (OPG), forwarding OPG's semi-annual performance report "It's All About Performance" providing updates on OPG's key projects, operations and objectives. Summary of Correspondence -2- December 18, 2006 I - 13 Judy Lewis, Co-founder & Executive Vice President, Strategic Objectives, thanking Council on behalf of M & M Meat Shops for supporting the second annual National Family Dinner Night which raised more than $27,000 for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada and advising of next year's National Family Dinner Night to be held September 20,2007. I - 14 Gerri Lynn O'Connor, Mayor, Township of Uxbridge, forwarding correspondence to the Honourable Leona Dombrowksy, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), regarding the vacant Regional Information Coordinator (RIC) position in the Regional OMAFRA Office in Lindsay, the critical role of the RIC position; and, the need to fill the position as soon as possible in order to adequately market resources and facilitate delivery of pertinent information to the agriculture and rural sectors in Central and Eastern Ontario. I - 15 George A. Daniels, Fund Development Coordinator, Canadian Red Cross, Region of Durham Branch, thanking Council for its generous donation of $4,300 in support of the Canadian Red Cross Disaster Management Program. 1-16 Gordon Barrie, 2006 Senior of the Year Award recipient, expressing appreciation to Clarington Council for presenting him with the 2006 Senior of the Year Award and commemorative plaque. I - 17 Mary Tillcock, Run Day Or~anizer, The Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research, advising the 26 Anniversary of Terry's Marathon of Hope raised over $82,000 for cancer research through the efforts of participants and thanking the Municipality of Clarington Council and staff for support given to 'Run Day' making it a successful, safe and enjoyable day for everyone. 1-18 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Member Communication, advising Bill 14, The Access to Justice Act, passed ThirdReading in the Legislature on October 19, 2006, and advising the Act will regulate paralegals and reform the justice of the peace system; update the Provincial Offences Act, the Limitations Act, 2002, and the Coutts of Justice Act, ensure a more open and transparent appointment process for justices of the peace; and, help solve the current critical shortage of JP's. 1- 19 Kathy Coulthart-Dewey, CMO, President, and Martin deRond, AMCT, Chair, AMCTO Zone 4, Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario, (AMCTO) outlining how AMCTO can assist municipal professionals with implementation of effective municipal administration through the Association's ongoing professional development, education and government relations initiatives and encouraging Council to support staffs continued education and professional development and attendance at future AMCTO Zone 4 meetings. Summary of Correspondence - 3- December 18, 2006 I - 20 John O'Toole, M.P.P., Durham, forwarding correspondence received from the Honourable Donna Cansfield, Minister of Transportation in response the Township of Essa's resolution supporting the use of cables or chains on road service vehicles and advising that the Ontario Good Roads Association has decided not to prepare a business case to assess tire chain usage at this time but that endorsement for the resolution will be considered when the Ministry of Transportation's policy on chains, cables and studded tires is reviewed. I - 21 Mike Colle, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, forwarding program criteria, eligibility requirements and nomination forms for Ontario's Volunteer Recognition Programs, programs to recognize exceptional individuals through The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards, The Outstanding Achievement Awards for Voluntarism in Ontario, and the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers, and advising the deadline for submission is January 15,2007. I - 22 John Gerretsen, Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, forwarding reporting requirements for the 2006 Municipal Performance Measurement Program (MPMP) and requesting staff inform the local Municipal Services Office when results have been published. The correspondence indicates the Ministry is also working in partnership with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) to develop a web-based query and analysis tool that will make it possible for municipalities to extract and analyze MPMP and FIR results and to see how they compare with others. I - 23 Pierre Paquette, Oak Ridges Moraine Symposium Coordinator, The Moraine. For Life., forwarding details of the 2007 Moraine for Life Awards, awards presented annually to individuals, organizations or agencies that have contributed significantly to improving the ecology and hydrology of the moraine and social well-being of people who live and work on or downstream the Oak Ridges Moraine and inviting nominations for the following categories: Community Champion, Municipal Leadership, Collaborative Efforts and Pro-active Approaches. The deadline for submission is January 15, 2007. CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION D - 1 Ian D. Macnab, CAO, Kawartha Conservation, forwarding copies of the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority 2007 budget for municipal review. (Copy of 2007 Budget forwarded to Members of Council under separate cover) (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of FinancefTreasurer) Summary of Correspondence -4- December 18, 2006 D - 2 Lindsay Balment, Coordinator, Fundraising Events, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Ontario Division, requesting permission to hold the 2007 Super Cities Walk for MS in Bowmanville on Sunday, April 15, 2007; attaching a map of the two routes including a request to use sidewalks and to post a Banner above the roadway leading into downtown Bowmanville four weeks prior to the walk; and, advising additional insurance has been obtained and a permit has been requested from the Region of Durham for use of Liberty Street as part of the Walk. (Motion to approve the request to install the banner and the use of sidewalks provided the organizers obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the EngineeringServices Department) D - 3 Laurie Lazenby, Secretary, Navy League of Canada, Bowmanville Branch, Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps thanking Council for honouring their prior requests for Tag Days and requesting permission to hold Sea Cadet tagging at selected businesses April 26, 27 and 28 and September 27,28 and 29, 2007, noting proceeds raised from the two events help raise funds for the local corps and to pay for cadet functions. (Motion to approve Tag Days for April 26, 27 and 28 and September 27, 29 and 29, 2007) D - 4 Lynne Gray, BScN, RN, Public Health Nurse, Injury Prevention Program, Region of Durham Health Department, requesting April 23 to 29, 2007, be proclaimed "Injury Prevention Week", (Motion to Proclaim) D - 5 John Connolly, AlDirector General, Community Development and Partnerships Directorate, Human Resources and Social Development Canada, forwarding nomination brochures for the 2007 Therese Casgrain Volunteer Award, an award presented annually to one Canadian man and one Canadian woman who have contributed significantly to the advancement of a social cause and the well-being of their fellow Canadians and advising the deadline for submission is February 1, 2007. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Municipal Clerk to place a notice in the local newspapers) Summary of Correspondence - 5- December 18, 2006 D - 6 Kim Wildman, P2P Program Coordinator, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Durham Region Office, requesting February 2007 be proclaimed "Heart and Stroke Month" and requesting to fly their flag during the month of February. (Motion to Proclaim and to grant permission to fly the Heart and Stroke flag at the Municipal Administrative Centre) D - 7 Jeanne McFarland and Donna Metcalf-Woo, Event Organizers, Clarington Polar Bear Swim, requesting approval for members of Clarington Fire Station 2 to attend the 5th Annual Clarington Polar Bear Swim to be held January 1, 2007, at the Newcastle Waterfront to raise awareness of the need for organ and tissue donations and to support the Canadian Liver Foundation. In 2006, a donation of $4400 was presented to the Canadian Liver Foundation. (Motion approve request) D - 8 Ernie Hardeman, M.P.P., Oxford, forwarding a sample resolution calling upon the Provincial government to expedite the promised Provincial-Municipal Fiscal and Service Delivery review in order to balance the delivery of service with the ability to pay and to take action to protect municipalities and ratepayers from increased property taxes or significant reductions in service; and, requesting Clarington Council to the following resolution: 'WHEREAS the gap between the transfers from the province and the cost of social programs is growing and is now estimated by the Association of Municipalities at over $3 Billion; and WHEREAS delays in balancing the cost of delivering services with the ability to pay are resulting in delayed maintenance of infrastructure, reduced municipal services and property tax increases across the province; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in the opinion of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington that the provincial government's currently proposed Provincial-Municipal Fiscal and Service Delivery Review (which will not be completed until February 2008, after the next provincial election) is needlessly drawn out and that a full review to balance the delivery of service with the ability to pay should be completed much more expediently, in order to avoid hitting taxpayers with unsustainable property tax hikes or significant reductions in service." (Motion for Direction) . Summary of Correspondence - 6 - December 18, 2006 D - 9 Janet Beckett, City Clerk, City of Port Colborne, advising Council that the City of Port Colborne, at a meeting held August 28, 2006, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS, MPAC currently has an annual budget of approximately $146 million dollars; AND WHEREAS, the taxpayers of Niagara pay approximately $5 million a year towards this annual budget including $200,000 from the taxpayers of Port Colborne; , AND WHEREAS, MPAC is now requesting a $16 million dollar increase (or 11 %) to their overall budget to hire an additional 225 staff and establish a larger bureaucracy; AND WHEREAS, the additional funding will do nothing to fix the root of the problems facing the present assessment program for property values and provide no relief to the taxpayer; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the Corporation of The City of Port Colborne hereby objects to any further downloading of costs for MPAC to the local taxpayer and hereby urges the Provincial government to take immediate action and fix the flaws of the property assessment system. AND FURTHER, that Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance, Tim Hudak, MPP, Peter Kormos, MPP, Kim Craitor, MPP, Jim Bradley MPP, AMO and FCM, Regional Council and all municipalities in the Niagara Region be so advised." (Motion for Direction) D -10 Martin de Rond, Director of Legislative ServiceslTown Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising Council that the Town of Ajax, at a meeting held October 23,2006, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Town of Ajax Official Plan establishes provisions aimed at protecting and preserving its supply of employment lands; AND WHEREAS the Town of Ajax recently completed an Employment Report that indicates that the municipality requires all of its designated employment lands in order to provide for a balanced community; AND WHEREAS the Town of Ajax is further amending its Official Plan in order to prevent the conversion of employment lands to retail and/or residential land uses; Summary of Correspondence - 7 - December 18, 2006 AND WHEREAS the Region of Durham Official Plan contains provisions which indicate that Regional Council shall prevent the consumption of employment lands intended for industrial uses by commercial uses; AND WHEREAS it is imperative that the Town's long-term supply of designated employment lands is not jeopardized; AND WHEREAS other municipalities within the Province have experienced pressure to convert employment lands to non- employment uses; AND WHEREAS the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) came into effect on March 1, 2005 which indicates that planning authorities shall promote economic development and competitiveness by providing for an appropriate mix and range of employment uses to meet long-term needs and a diversified economic base, including maintaining a range and choice of suitable sites for employment uses and protecting and preserving employment areas for current and future uses; AND WHEREAS the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal has since issued the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe on June 16, 2006 which considers major retail uses to be non- employment uses, and that the municipal conversion of employment lands would only be permissible following a municipal comprehensive review; AND WHEREAS Bill 51, being an Act to amend the Planning Act, the Conservation Land Act and other related amendments to other Acts, received Royal Assent on October 19, 2006 and, further, that sections 1 to 19, subsection 20 (3), sections 21 to 28, section 31 and subsection 33(1) come into force on a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, AND WHEREAS Bill 51 includes instruments whereby appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of amendments to official plans and zoning by-laws involving the conversion of designated employment lands to non-employment uses are restricted, including that there shall be no right of appeal in respect of a municipality's refusal or failure to adopt or approve such an amendment application; AND WHEREAS the Town of Ajax has recently spent over $700,000 to defend its position before the Ontario Municipal Board in relation to private applications to convert a significant component of its employment lands to non-employment uses; Summary of Correspondence - 8- December 18, 2006 AND WHEREAS the Town has appealed a Decision of the Ontario Municipal Board under Section 43 of the Ontario Municipal Board Act, and has further requested leave to appeal such Decision to the Ontario Divisional Court under Section 96 of the Ontario Municipal Board Act, at considerable further expense, in order to defend the Town's interests with respect to the conversion of a significant component of its employment lands; AND WHEREAS Section 70.5 (1 )(a) of Bill 51 establishes that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing may make regulations providing for transitional matters respecting matters or proceedings that were commenced before or after the effective date, and further that a regulation may be retroactive to December 12, 2005; AND WHEREAS on October 16, 2006 two further significant applications have been advanced on other strategically vital employment lands within the Town proposing conversion to major retail uses; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ajax hereby requests the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to include as an effective date for the Regulations for Bill 51 to be December 12, 2005, being the date of First Reading; AND FURTHER THAT the Lieutenant Govemor be requested to proclaim Bill 51 in its entirety immediately; AND FURTHER THAT the Lieutenant Governor be requested forthwith to include as the date for Bill 51 to come into full force and effect to be December 12, 2005, being the date of First Reading; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario requesting endorsement; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal. (Motion for Direction) D - 11 Victoria Leskie, Clerk, County of Prince Edward, advising Council that the County of Prince Edward, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS the County of Prince Edward 2006 levy from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is in the amount of $380,000.00 which represents 2.0% of the ratepayers tax billing; and Summary of Correspondence - 9- December 18, 2006 WHEREAS property assessment changes have created confusion and disruption to ratepayers and municipalities across Ontario which resulted in significant expense to municipalities in an effort to assist its ratepayers; and WHEREAS on March 28, 2006 the Ontario Ombudsman released a report which dealt with improving MPAC's assessment methodology and appeal processes making 22 recommendations; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario announced that property tax reassessments by MPAC would be cancelled and property assessments would be frozen for the next two years to allow for the implementation of the Ombudsman's recommendations to Ontario's property assessment system; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the County of Prince Edward notify the Minister of Finance that it will freeze payments to MPAC at the 2006 rate until it is determined that MPAC has implemented changes that will result in an improved and strong, functioning system that is fair to all Ontarians, and that this resolution be circulated to our MPP, MPAC, the Ontario Ombudsman, and all other municipalities in Ontario for support. (Motion for Direction) D - 12 Linda M. Ringler, Clerk-Treasurer, Township of Chisholm, advising Council that the Township of Chisholm, at a meeting held October 24, 2006, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS ratepayers in the Corporation of the Township of Chisholm have brought their concerns to the attention of the Township council: and WHEREAS the present methodology of applying the current "fair market system" of property taxation has created hardships for low, fixed income and senior ratepayers; and WHEREAS ratepayers have in effect been penalized for taking pride in and improving their properties; and WHEREAS many working families and seniors will be forced out of their homes due to the effects of the mysterious and unfair MPAC property assessments; and WHEREAS a more simple and fairer method of assessment would be far less expensive to maintain which will reduce every Ontario Municipality's cost of operation; Summary of Correspondence - 10- December 18, 2006 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province of Ontario freeze the base assessment for Ontario Municipalities at 2005 as passed by resolution of the Corporation of the Town of Niagara-on- the-Lake on June 12,2006 and supported by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Chisholm Resolution Number 2006- 287 on June 27,2006, AND FURTHER that future property assessments increase only upon the sale of a property thus protecting all ratepayers and, in particular vulnerable ratepayers, from unfair taxation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of the Province, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MPP Monique Smith, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and all Ontario Municipalities requesting their support. (Motion for Direction) D -13 Pat Pilgrim, CAO/Clerk, Township of Madawaska Valley, advising Council that the Township of Madawaska Valley, at a meeting held November 6,2006, passed the following resolution: ''WHEREAS ongoing cuts to medical admissions has created a doctor shortage in Ontario; and WHEREAS these cuts in admissions are a direct result of provincial funding cuts to medical schools and training centers in Ontario. This has resulted in lower numbers of medical practitioners graduating to work in the medical care field in Ontario; and WHEREAS these lower numbers entering the career of medical care givers have resulted in a drastic shortage of caregivers in all areas of Ontario; and WHEREAS this shortage has resulted in greater competition by medical boards to secure the lower number of graduates to fill the many places in need of medical practitioners; and WHEREAS foreign trained doctors are still not being accepted in large numbers to practice under the guidelines as set forth by the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons; and WHEREAS local boards by being forced into this competition without the resources to compete in this new field of "Free Agency" buying of medical personnel are asking local municipalities to fund this hideous practice; and WHEREAS recruiting doctors to (re)locate to rural Ontario is becoming increasingly more difficult; and Summary of Correspondence - 11 - December 18, 2006 WHEREAS as medical funding and education funding are mandates the province has steadfastly and enthusiastically administrated and in the best interest of Ontario residents this should continue to be a provincially funded system; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Madawaska Valley requests that the government of Ontario take immediate action both administratively and fiscally to resolve the medical care practitioner shortage in Ontario. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario for their consideration of support. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be forwarded to A.M.O. for its consideration and subsequent action on behalf of the supporting municipalities, and to John Yakabuski, MPP and George Smitherman, Health and LongcTerm Care Minister. (Motion for Direction) D - 14 A.L. Georgieff, M.C.I.P., R.P.P., Commissioner of Planning, Regional Municipality of Durham requesting Council to nominate a representative to the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) for the 2006-2010 term and forwarding a list of interested persons for consideration. (Copy forwarded under separate cover) (Motion for Direction) D - 15 Confidential Correspondence regarding a personnel matter. (Copy forwarded under separate cover) (Motion for Direction) D -16 D. Bowen, Deputy Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham requesting that Clarington Council reconfirm the appointment of Laura Tyler (citizen member) to the Durham Trail Coordinating Committee (DTCC) and appoint a new Council representative. The endorsement of a Regional Trail Network by Regional Council and the Councils of the Area Municipalities in 2006 fulfilled part of the Committee's mandate; the next step is for the DTCC to facilitate the implementation of the approved Trail Network by identifying potential funding and partnership opportunities. It is anticipated that this objective can be met in 2007. Ms. Tyler has indicated her interest in continuing to serve until the Committee's mandate has been fulfilled. (Motion for Direction) , ' ,..... :..JTION . i: ,-,",,~< ,,..,,,,,,.,,,",,,,,,,," t' W,'t I - 1 ~ L_ ......,;~~~ i q".;.' i;. n:;:;;:-:-C: !~~:_~~~.,~~~_:-_~.L~ :--l~" .-- :'."-.----;.' '_'_' ' .,<20.___ I I 1 ..=....=-~~=:=.J==~:..J . ...... -.'= .l.==:j -"-1 , BOL.=kE..... Minutes of Meeting # 7/06 Meeting #7/06 was held on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at the Kawartha Conservation office. Chair Ruth called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. Present: Alex Ruth, Chair larry O'Connor, Vice-chair Audrey Holden John Huke Don MacArthur Blair Martyn Donna Villemaire Absent: lynn Philip Hodgson Guy Scott Staff: Ian Macnab Guest: Tom Smith Adoption of Agenda Res. # 62/06 T wps. of Cavan-Millbrook-North Monaghan Township of Brock City of Kawartha lakes City of Kawartha lakes Municipality of Clarington Township of Scugog City of Kawartha lakes Township of Scugog Township of Galway, Cavendish & Harvey Chief Administrative Officer Moved by: Seconded by: Don MacArthur Donna Villemaire Resolved, That, the agenda for meeting #7/06 be adopted as received. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest None was declared. Minutes of Meeting # 6/06 Res. # 63/06 CARRIED Moved by: Seconded by: John Huke Donna Villemaire Resolved, That, the minutes of Meeting # 6/06 be adopted as received. CARRIED -2- Permit Application P2006-043 The Board of Directors reviewed an application to develop land within the floodplain of Ops Drain #1. Staff recommended that the application be supported subject to floodproofing. It was also noted that further development within this area would be difficult without the benefit of a Master Drainage Plan. Res. # 64/06 Moved by: Seconded by: Larry O'Con nor Don MacArthur Resolved, That, staff be directed to issue a permit for this development in accordance with plans submitted to the Authority and the reasoning and conditions provided in the staff report to the board of Directors dated September 6, 2006. CARRIED Res. # 65/06 Moved by: Seconded by: Don MacArthur John Huke Resolved, That, the CAO correspond with the City of Kawartha Lakes clearly indicating that Kawartha Conservation cannot support future development that falls under the 2005 Provincial Policy Statement if such development is within the floodplain and that master drainage planning is essential to the Ops Drain #1/Jennings Creek watershed and to all other sub-watersheds within the City proposed for development if development is to proceed in an orderly manner. CARRIED New Business/Questions/ltems of Interest Director Holden asked about aquatic plant growth in Balsam Lake, expressing that there was more growth this year than in previous years. The CAO noted that all lakes were experiencing increased growth this year and that it was likely due to increased temperatures and precipitation. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m. Alex Ruth Chair Ian D. Macnab Chief Administrative Officer The next meeting of the Board is scheduled for Odober 2fh . CLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE 1-2 Minutes of Meeting September 19th, 7:00 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: James Rook David Reesor Karin Murphy Clayton Morgan Andrew Kozak Councilor MacArthur Karina Isert Duane Cook Jennifer Knox REGRETS: Victor Suppan PLANNING STAFF: Isabel Little GUESTS: John Lock Jennifer Knox welcomed John Lock, contract Planner, to the meeting. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 06.20 The Registry Avenue include been revised and sted that the heritage district designation by-law for Beach I description of each property on the street. The by-law has d by Council and of today it has been registered. A Heritage Conservation District Advisory Committee is to be established to review specific heritage permits. The Committee was asked to appoint a representative. Andrew Kozak volunteered and the Committee passed the following motion: 06.21 Moved by Councilor MacArthur, seconded by Clayton Morgan THAT Andrew Kozak represent the Heritage Committee on the Heritage Conservation District Advisory Committee. "CARRIED" Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee Meeting: September 19th, 2006 Inventorv Uodate Page 2 Karin Murphy and David Reesor have been working on the inventory update for Orono and Newcastle Village over the summer. They will also update the inventory for Tyrone. The Planning Services Department has secured funding to hire a contract planner to assist with the inventory update. Anant Patel will be working on the project from September to December. Anant is currently photographing heritage resources in the rural areas. It is staffs goal to have all the historical information, photographs, staff reports, designation by-laws, etc., that are available on a property amalgamated into a database that can be accessed by all Planning staff. 06.22 ial plaque program. nual deadline of The Walbridae House Staff contacted the Ontario Heritage Trust in regards t An application is to be submitted to the Trust fo September 15th. The application is to certify tha . . The subject of the plaque has not pre . proposed location . Adequate arrangements have been ma plaque and the grounds surrounding it . The consent of the property r at the propo . The location of the plaque is a to the pub . The plaque will be unveiled at a . A financial contribution will be pr near the The Trust has confir for what it expecte usually contribut , and large corporations roject is 17,500 and there is no set limit r groups, such as heritage committees, . s pledge between $5,000 and $7,500 ed the entire cost. A 1000 applic of t Village they were 1000 backgro up porting documentation, is to be submitted with the r ared historical research on the property as part ion submitted directly to them by the Newcastle I So ty. As the research has already been completed, ation they already had on file was sufficient to fulfill their irement. No response has been received to date. arin Murphy, seconded by David Reesor THAT the Committee request Planning Staff to submit a provincial plaque application for the Wallbridge House. .CARRIED" Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee Meeting: September 19th, 2006 CORRESPONDENCE Page 3 Green Road Extension and CP Rail Grade Separation - Request for comments Notification was forwarded to the Committee in regards to the Green Road Extension and CP Rail Separation Schedule 'C" Class Environmental Assessment. The Notice indicated that the Municipality has initiated a Class Environmental Assessment and an open house was being held on August29111. There are no heritage structures within the area being assessed. 407 Committee Discussion arose on the impact the project will have on the feature. There was some confusion in regards to the Com comments on the natural feature. Staff will provide writt the next meeting. The Ministry of Culture has sent Heritage Committee Advisor. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS Karina Isert discusse She provided detail Environmental AI for Committee review. 3, 2006. 6 was last meeting that took place. Environmental Assessment and the East She brought copies of these reports ext meeting would be held on October Kanna constructi 175111 annive had ended a CIP meeting in Orono in regards to the beautify the community. Orono will be celebrating their king for people to help with ideas for the celebration. The balance in the ccount after paying the CHO membership renewal was $911.15 on August 31, 2006. 06.23 Moved by Karina Isert, seconded by Councilor MacArthur THAT the financial report be accepted as presented. .CARRIED" Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee Meeting: September 19th, 2006 NEW BUSINESS Page 4 Doors Open Ontario Trainina Session A training session on Doors Open Ontario will take place on September 28, 2006 in Cobourg. The Committee members were encouraged to attend. Heritaae Propertv Tax Rebate Proaram Staff have contacted the Town of Whitby and the Town of implementation of the Heritage Property Tax Rebate Progra any applications to date as they are both working on finar the Program in place. Both are proposing a 10% r t accepting applications in early 2007. in regards to their . her have received he requirements to put Ajax expects to be Rezonina of 120 Queen Street. Bowmanville Science and Technolo or the Science and Technology Park in plan component can include any d as sign nt by the Committee. David Reesor park area, photograph of buildings that port back at the next meeting. The adve November a meet as usual I intments to the Heritage Committee will be posted in make the appointments in January. The Committee will d November and will not meet in December. 06.24 Moved by Clayton Morgan THAT the meeting be adjoumed Next Meeting Oct 17th, 2006, 7:00 PM Municipal Administrative Centre I - 3 PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 28, 2006 5 P.M. ROOM 1B TOWN HALL 1. Meeting called to order at 5 p.m. 2. Sheila introduced Mary Berker, Physician Services Specialist with Lakeridge Health. 3. Sheila updated the committee on the possible prospects currently considering Clarington for their practice. 4. Sheila updated the committee on the P AIRO tour the previous week. This year there were not many prospects from Ottawa, but Kingston, London and Toronto were all positive experiences. Due to a scheduling conflict, no one able to attend Hamilton. 5. There was much discussion surrounding incentives to offer prospective doctors. There are currently four new doctors in the area and a welcome basket is being put together to be presented to them. Sheila pointed out that one doctor has asked for a lifetime membership to either a ski hill or golf club. The concern is these are small businesses - such a gift would be a burden. It was discussed about approaching developers for money to be used towards such incentives. Masood pointed out that in the past developers may have donated $5,000 towards a sponsorship and in return received $20,000 in advertising. Ron pointed out that could be a tough sell in this case. Discussion then turned to what Whitby does for their incentives. They receive $25,000 per year from developers. The committee would like to know how they do that. It was decided a relationship needs to be established with developers. Jim pointed out face-to-face meetings were needed and volunteered with Ron to start that process. Jim suggested that not only developers should be approached but also local businesses such as St. Mary's Cement and OPG. He said the committee should also look to other groups such as service clubs to contribute. Discussion moved on to how money would be banked. The municipality does not want to hold the account. The committee is unable to hold an account. Jim put forth the motion that the committee will raise $25,000 pending approval of the Directors of the Clarington Board of Trade, which will hold the funds. Seconded by Clayton Morgan. Carried Discussion moved on to what the incentive package should look like. There was discussion about subsidizing house and what form that would take and that workspace is also another area of concern for incoming doctors. It was pointed out by Ron that the focus should be on helping the families who are relocating. Nancy wondered about selling sponsorships to the builders - i.e. Gold, silver etc. They . could get recognition for their commitment by using the information in their advertising - showing them as a visible supporter and partner in physician recruitment. Everyone agreed there will be a fundraising committee set up which will explain the need to possible partners in the community to help physicians and their families find housing. Nancy, Vanessa, Massood and Sally are heading up the committee to plan the Appreciation Dinner for the existing doctors. Discussion was raised about the houses used by the hospital for the students. Two are owned by the hospital and one is owned by the Foundation and leased to the hospital. Restoration of the two owned homes is not possible - but the one that is leased there is a possibility of improving. Sheila is in discussions with the Foundation with ideas on how to proceed. Meeting adjourned 6:25 p.m. , , I - 4 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes of a meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee held on October 4,2006 at 2:30 P.M. at the Animal Shelter ROLL CALL Present: John Stoner, Chair Rhonda Johnson, Vice Chair Councillor Adrian Foster (attended until 3:58 p.m.) John Sturdy Sheila Elkington, Sr. Animal Services. Officer (attended until 3:45 p.m.) Anne Greentree, Deputy Clerk Cindy Fleming, Administrative Assistant, Acting Secretary Absent: Charmaine Dunn Helen Koscok 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Rhonda Johnson THAT the minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee for the meeting of June 14, 2006, be approved without comment. CARRIED 2. COMMUNITY EVENTS - UPDATE i) Safety Day - September 30, 2006 Anne advised that due to a staff shortage at the Shelter, only one officer was available to attend the Safety Day on September 30, 2006, and was only able to attend for half of the day. She stated the event was very well attended and that next year she hoped the Shelter could participate for the full day. Councillor Foster suggested an e-mail be sent out prior to the event requesting volunteers to staff the table. Anne highlighted the purpose of the event in promoting fire and life safety education to the community and reported that copies of the Regional brochure on Emergency Preparedness would be made available to the public at the Shelter. Animal Advisorv Committee -2- October 4. 2006 ii) Photo with Santa Anne stated she has received many positive comments about last year's Photo with Santa event and outlined the format of the day. A copy of the previous advertisement was circulated. Anne advised $295 was raised and requested the Committee's input on holding the event again this year. The Committee felt the event was worthwhile and it was suggested that the event be held either the last Saturday in November or the first Saturday in December. John Stoner confirmed he would be Santa and Anne confirmed she would follow-up with the photographer to determine his interest. 3. QUARTERLY REPORT FOR April, May, June, 2006 A copy of Addendum Report to CLD-019-D6 - Animal Services Quarterly Report - April to June, 2006 - Corrections was distributed to Committee Members. Sheila advised the statistics reported as "quarterly" in Report CLD-019-06 were actually for the month of June 2006, and the "year-to- date 2006" statistics were actually for the Second Quarter of 2006. The Committee discussed overtime hours. Sheila confirmed that the figures include overtime hours worked but do not include hours taken as "time-in-Iieu" of overtime. She also confirmed that overtime hours are not usually generated as a result of the Pickering agreement as the Pickering animals are brought in during the day. Anne advised that cats remain an issue. She requested Committee input on the issue of a "No Tum-Away" Policy which eventually results in a higher euthanasia policy. This matter will be further discussed at a future meeting. 4. SHELTERING FOR PICKERING - UPDATE Anne advised in June, the City of Pickering exercised their option to extend their sheltering agreement with the Municipality of Clarington for six months and that a further six-month extsnsion was recently requested. She noted however, that Pickering does not intend to carry on the agreement for the full six-month term noting they were very close to a resolve and having a permanent solution. Anne highlighted various issues that have impacted the Clarington Animal Shelter but noted generally the arrangement has been a positive experience in spite of difficulties dealing with the two municipalities' conflicting priorities and policies conceming animal health and welfare. Animal Advisorv Committee -3- October 4. 2006 5. LICENSING PROCESS FOR 2007 - DISCUSSION Anne advised licensing revenue is as forecasted to be for 2006; as a result of re-contracting with Animal Licensing Services Inc. (ALS). She noted in previous years there had been a number of customer-service related issues with ALS and that in order to address the issues a customer services manual was developed and a training session was held with the contractor and his employees. She noted there have been very few complaints received since the training session. Anne requested the Committee's input regarding the door-to-door program. The Committee concurred that the program should be continued. Discussion took place on the need to promote licensing of cats, issues concerning the sale of lifetime licences and points of sale for animal licensing. Anne stated staff would do a mail-out every few years to update records concerning lifetime licenses. 6. VETERINARIAN SERVICES CONTRACT Anne advised the current Veterinarian Services Contract expires at the end of this year and that she would be drafting a tender for a new contract and was hoping to incorporate emergency veterinary service into the new document. Sheila noted the only emergency service currently available is in Whitby, it is expensive and is quite a distance to drive with an injured or sick animal. Staff are considering options to better service animal emergency needs. 7. OTHER BUSINESS John circulated newspaper articles from England reporting on the deaths of children recently killed by a roteweiller and the increased authority provided to the police in dealing with vicious dogs. Anne distributed copies of Report CLD-022-06 - Proposed New Responsible Pet Owner By-law and Kennel By-law advising the Report was presented to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on October 2, 2006, and was referred back to staff for further review. Anne suggested that the Kennel By-law be the focus of the next Animal Advisory Committee meeting and that interested parties be invited to the meeting to voice their comments and concerns with respect to the by-law. The Committee concurred with the suggestion of focusing the next meeting on the Kennel By-law. Animal Advisorv Committee -4- October 4. 2006 The Hellenic Animal Welfare Society (World Society for the Protection of Animals) Official Gazette Volume One dated July 29,2003 Law 3170/2003 Pets, stray pets and other provisions was distributed to Committee members for information. 8. NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be on November 29, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m. , "060CT17 Pt1 3:'1' Draft minutes Not vet approved bv Committee .... ....~.I.."'. ..5..._ D1STr'j.PUT~- C"D"~ Lt},~ "..,,,.','" v , ,,' .~ -. ~..=,,~. ;)~ ' '", U_"'.'Ilo,~",,-.: MINUTES OF MEETING OF SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2006 AT 7:00 P.M. OREJN.t.L T\ CUPrES rfJ~ ~--'l-'-- -..--.---!.. . """"""--'-..-".".-. -- ._;,_..~._--,_.~..~.---.J -----..~"..~-~ .......-t.>.._-~- - ,._---1 Present: (Voting) Allan Hewitt, Chair Karin Murphy, Vice Chair John Stoner Leanne Sobol Brian Reid Arthur Burrows Jim Cleland Joe McKenna Greg Wells f....~~-..=~,......= r~' .... -j--- . m.E.~.~~_..._,_.. , ". , '. .-"..- -. . AlSo Present: Peter Windolf, Staff Jenny Bilenduke, Acting Secretary Regrets: David Best Absent: Councillor Don MacArthur 1) Presentation by Faye Langmaid, Manager of Special Projects, Planning Services Department, Municipality of Clarington A presentation was given to provide the members with an understanding of land use planning legislation in general and more specifically that which would impact on the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area. The Oak Ridges Moraine Act and Plan was introduced in 2001 and the Greenbelt Plan, in 2005. The Greenbelt Plan extends 325 kilometers from the eastern end of the Oak Ridges Moraine, near Rice Lake, to the Niagara River in the west, and covers 81% of the land inClarington. The Greenbelt Plan attempts to offer permanent protection to Ontario's agricultural land base and to those ecological features and functions occurring on this landscape. Clarington's Official Plan policies promote the creation of a clean, green, accessible waterfront. It also attempts to protect the wetlands which are a significant wildlife habitat, and woodlands. Furthermore it attempts to establish natural linkages between core areas. Securing agreements between stakeholders for the establishment of the natural heritage system is vitally important and the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area is a model for others in Clarington. The Management Plan is coming up on a 10 year review in 2008 but consultation and evaluation should start in 2007 and should look at expansion plans, future connections and the wildlife corridor. The members were advised that they will be provided with a copy of the Final Greenbelt Area, along with the minutes of this meeting. I 2) Agenda Additions Under Other Business three items were added. . Bench . Butterflies . Newsletter Acceotance of Agenda MOVED by Karin Murphy, seconded by Arthur Burrows THAT the agenda for October 11, 2006 be accepted. CARRIED 3) Minutes of September 12, 2006 ADDroval of Minutes MOVED by John Stoner, seconded by Leanne Sobol THAT the minutes of September 12, 2006 be approved. CARRIED 4) Issues Arising from the Minutes None S) 2007 Capital Program /' There. was a discussion about potential Capital Projects that the Committee members might consider for the 2007 budget year. Possible projects were felt to be significant include: . Paving the trail approaches to the bridge - this would permanently correct the erosion problems on the limestone trail . . Secondary Trail- from the Lovekin cairn area, down into the valley and then looped back up to connect to existing trail. This trail loop could be either limestone or woodchip. . Secondary Trail-from the north viewing platform through the Mature Forest looping back out to the Waterfront trail. This trail would be woodchip. . Re-routing a portion of the Lake Meadow trail away from an eroding creek bank. The project would also include moving a bench and interpretive sign. Other points of discussion were: . The need to consider costs for 2008 for the development of a new Management Plan . The Waterfront Regeneration Trust has asked all waterfront municipalities to identifY future trail improvement projects that they could have on file should a future funding program from the Federal or Provincial governments become available. Paving the entire waterfront trail through the Wilmot Nature Area will be suggested to them as a possible future project. . A connection across the marsh area would be a very expensive project, potentially in the area of $300,000, and this is not something that could be phased in. The members discussed the possibility of private or corporate sponsorship for such a large project. . There have been complaints about excessive garbage in the Ministry of Natural Resources parking lots on both Cobbledick Road and Toronto Street. The MNR will receive the meeting minutes and is requested to take the appropriate action to clean- up the parking lots. . Peter will contact the Operations Department about picking up the picnic tables that may have been left in the area. 6) Updates' Kiosk. Location. Sign Content The members were provided with a revised design drawing of the kiosk and advised that the project will soon go to tender. Purchasing will get prices and it is expected that the project should be completed by the end of2006 weather permitting. The members were asked to consider the best possible location for the kiosk. An informal count was taken and seven favoured the Cobbledick site, while 2 preferred the Toronto Street site. With respect to sign content, Peter has been working with Gary Page of Page Graphics. The kiosk will contain a double sided 4' 6' sign panel. An aerial map of the nature area with the various trails and features illustrated will be the main content on one side. The other side of the sign will provide an area to post the newsletter and any notices for upcoming events. This side might also include content on seasonal changes in the SWNA, prohibited uses, and contact information. . Trail Upgrades The Operations Department has completed the trail upgrades and installation of culverts. This work will reduce or eliminate the trail erosion that occurs at 3 points along the Lake Meadow and Waterfront trails. Promotion of Wilmot Nature Area The Community Services Department has advised that they will provide free advertising for the SWNA in the spring Leisure Services Guide. Peter will provide Communications and Marketing with updated text and photos of the SWNA for the Guide. 7) Meeting Schedule The members talked about whether it is appropriate to meet in November given that the municipal election is the day before the next scheduled meeting. The members decided to go ahead with the next meeting scheduled for November 14, 2006, understanding that no major decisions should be made before the next Council appoints a new SWNA Advisory Committee. It will be necessary for Committee members to reapply to sit on the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Advisory Committee and applications were made available for those who wish to reapply. Peter will find out what the deadline is to have these in to the Clerk's Department and will advise. 8) Other Business Bench The bench on the Toronto St. side has been badly damaged, probably by a vehicle striking it. Operations will be asked to remove the damaged bench. Butterflv Houses There was discussion about whether butterfly houses are actually useful in providing habitat. In recognition of the effort people have made to build them, the remaining butterfly houses will still be put up. 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Valerie has contacted 4BZ signs for prices on signs for Button Boxes o Just lettering on boxes $5.00 a box o Santa and lettering on boxes $6.50 a box o This price includes them putting the signs on the boxes o Marie made the motion to go with the $6.50 a boxfor the signs seconded by Dawn. All in favour - Motion accepted . Valerie has spoken with 4BZ signs regarding a 45th Anniversary sign for our float. The cost for two signs 8 feet X 2 feet on coroplast would be $275.00 for both signs. Valerie to check to see if it would be possible to be able to change the year on these signs. . Date to work on float will be October 21, @ 11:00. Valerie to inform committee via e-mail. . Valerie has been speaking with Nancy Taylor from the Municipality regarding a dirmer out for our Wrap Up Meeting. Nancy confirmed that this is fine as a Volunteer Dinner after the event, it was a past practice of ours as a Committee, and we are a self-funding committee. . A date for our wrap up dinner will be decided at our next meeting and restaurant . Permit has been completed and given to Terryl.. . Program meeting will be at Val's house on November 15th. MARIE HAMMOND - Treasurer . Dawn made a motion to accept the Budget seconded by Sherri. All infavour, motion accepted TRACY BAYLEY-BUCKLE -Makeup . Terryl has completed the letter to forward to Reid's Dairy for drinks for parade day. . Tracy busy rounding up make up crew, she has one volunteer so far. DEBBIE FERNANDES - Floats and Finers . ROTC sent paper work and was given to Sherri. . Debbie has all floats and fillers letters out in mail. . Postage bills given to Marie. DAWN LONGMIRE - Buttons, Costumes . Santa has declined photo on buttons. . David is working on a full face drawing of Santa for buttons. . Dawn is working with Pat Lange on Walking skirts, a Celtic theme for skirts. . No new costumes this year maybe next year. . Book of businesses has been given to Terryl, donation letters on disc. . New Flags - Val will speak with 4BZ signs regarding pricing for flags. We may require a Canadian, Provincial and 3 Santa Flags. ROGER LEETOOZE - JudgingIPosterslRogers CablelButtons and Button boxes . Nothing to report - absent TERRYL TZIKAS - Secretary . Was absent from meeting. KATHY MCLAUGHLIN - Publicity . There will be an ad in this Friday's (October 13th)paper for Floats and Fillers at a cost of $340.70, ($290.70 for ad and $50.00 for colour). . Hoping to get ad in Community Corner of Statesman for Oct. II - Floats and Fillers and November 1 - Costumes. . Contacted both schools - Public and Catholic. . Will be contacting McDonalds shortly for ad on placements. . Article will be in paper October 27th for Costumes. SHERI CRAGO - Bands . Sheri has spent $4,000 so far for bands. . There are 6 bands confirmed. . Clarington Concert Band will confirm this Friday. . The bands to date are: o Bowmanville Legion Pipe Band o Durham Regional Pipe Band o Toronto Signals o Thrup'Nee Bit o Bowmanville High School o Central Public School NEW BUSINESS: . Nothing to report Next meeting Monday October 23, 2006 Room lC -7:00 p.m. SANTA CLAUS PARADE - MINUTES OF MEETING October 23, 2006 Start Time: 7:10 PM Finish Time: 8:35 PM Attendance: Valerie McCormick, Dawn Longmire, Kathy McLaughlin, Marie Hammond Sheri Crago, Tracy Bayley-Buckle, Roger Letooze, Debbie Fernandes Absent: Terryl Tzikas VALERIE McCORMICK - Chairperson . Valerie has been in contact with the following people: o Gord Weir - Fire Chief to drive car in parade o Ken Hockin - Parade Announcer o Bill Reid at Fire department for Walkie Talkies o Doug and Mike - Commentators o Roy Nichols Motors for cars for dignitaries o Fred Horvath for Municipal Truck to pull our Float and to have Court house open for make up o Graydon Brown will pull Santa Float o Jim Connell- Legion to sell buttons . Jim Connell from Legion requires a cheque for $250.00. . Val has been in contact with 4BZ signs and Roger has dropped off button boxes. They can make the two signs 8 ft X 2 ft and be able to change the year for us, $275.00 for two signs. o Dawn make the motion to have two signs made up for $275.00 for two, seconded by Marie. All in favour - Motion accepted . Val has contacted Flags Unlimited and ordered Provincial and Canadian Flag along with 5 carrying slings (5 finials for free) at a cost of$293.84 and has given bill to Marie. . The existing Santa Flags will be cleaned. Tracy will be cleaning the flags and painting the Flag Poles where there is some rust. . She has requested a quote for new Santa flags from Flags Unlimited at a cost of . $120.00 for each flag. . 4BZ signs may be able to do flags for less. This will have to be looked into for next year. . Val gave "Flag Rules" to Dawn so that the flags are lined up in the proper arrangement on Parade day. . Val showed this years button design, we will be going with 9,000 buttons this year, the unit price will remain the same for less buttons. . Valerie would like to know if we know of anyone that would be interested in joining committee for traffic/volunteers. Organize volunteers for parade day. . Volunteer of the year was discussed. o Marie made the motion that Ken Hockin to be our Volunteer of the year award, seconded by She"i. All in favour - Motion accepted . James Publishing called to say their donation is a reduction on the cost of our programs. Cost is $375.00 and they charge us $200.00. Their name must be put on program. . Committee Float looks great - need children to sit on float. . Santa float has been cleaned. . Rogers Cable has been in contact with Val, if we require them. Roger to send e- mail to them as he usually does. . Dinner Wrap up meeting will be held at Bobby C's on November 29th. Meeting will start at 6:30 p.m followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. We will be inviting Santa and his wife, also Mike and Doug our Commentators. . Greg Belanger will Marshal the parade once again this year. Sue St. John will help with traffic control and Tammy Johnson is not available to help out as she is working that day. Kathy will take pictures on Parade day. MARIE HAMMOND - Treasurer . Marie gave cheque for $250.00 for Legion to Val. . No donations have come in yet. . Marie has four drivers for dignitary cars. TRACY BAYLEY-BUCKLE -Makeup . Tracy has her calls out for Make up help. . . She will be placing a sign up on Costwne Pick Up day for anyone interested in helping with make up on Parade morning. . Reid's Dairy has donated 75 cartons of apple juice; if these are small boxes she will order 50 more juice bags. DEBBIE FERNANDES - Floats and Fillers . Floats and Fillers are slow coming in. . The Kendal Pipe and Drum have contacted her regarding handing out candy. Asked ifkids pulling a wagon can hand out candy and Committee decided that yes they can. . Ministry of Transportation will be a new entry in the Parade this year. . Val has asked Ministry of Transportation to help with traffic control at the end of the parade. DAWN LONGMIRE - Buttons, Costumes . Dawn has some bills for Marie: o Invoice for Letterhead - $358.45 o Pat Lange - Costwne Fabric etc. $420.80 . Dawn forwarded copies of cheques from Bank to Marie . Dawn has a concern regarding the end of parade. Could there be barriers on Park Street. Val suggested for Dawn to go to Memorial Park at the beginning of the Parade and block off the parking area with caution tape. ROGER LEETOOZE - JudgingIPosterslRogers Cable/Buttons and Button boxes . Roger has 2 carts from Ayren Links, and 2 carts and 1 Gator from Quarry Lakes. He has contacted Bob's Towing for transportation of these carts on parade day. Waiting for call back. . Roger discussed visibility of Button Sellers with Jim from the Legion and Roger told him that we have purchased Santa hats for them to wear - Button sellers may wear Santa hats but cannot force them to wear them. . There is one definite judge, but still working on this. TERRYL TZIKAS - Secretary . Terryl was absent from meeting; however, Valerie presented her report. . Terryl is currently completing the Permit process. . Central School has been booked for the bands. . John O'Toole will be in the parade. . Bev Oda has not confirmed yet and Terryl will follow up. . Roger Anderson will not be in the parade. . Mayor to be followed up after the election. . Overt has a new contact person and Terryl is trying to contact him. . St. John's Ambulance will be in the parade. KATHY MCLAUGHLIN - Publicity . There will be an ad in this Friday's (October 27th) paper for Costume pickup at a cost of $77 1.00. . Hoping to get ad in Community Corner of Statesman for November I sl for Costume pick up and floats and fillers. SHERI CRAGO - Bands . Clarington Concert Band is booked and on a Float. . With bands on floats we require insurance certificate. Vehicles must have Ontario Licence plates. . There are nine confirmed bands plus St. Stephens High School Band. . Sheri is still waiting for a call back from the Sea Cadets. . Emily Stowe is in parade with their school band. Will need Certificate of Insurance as they are on a float. NEW BUSINESS: . Roger mentioned that 2008 would be the 50th Parade. His wife would like to do a book on the History of Parade. This will be further discussed with the Committee. Motion to end meeting by Roger, seconded by Tracy. All in favour - Motion Accepted Next meeting Monday November 6, 2006 Room IC -7:00 p.m. SANTA CLAUS PARADE - MINUTES OF MEETING November 15,2006 Program Meeting Start Time: 7:10 PM Finish Time: 8:35 PM Attendance: Valerie McCormick, Dawn Longmire, Kathy McLaughlin, Sheri Crago, Tracy Bayley-Buckle, Roger Letooze, Debbie Fernandes, Marie Hanunond .:. Previous Minutes were accepted by Roger Seconded by Marie. All in favour - ACCEPTED VALERIE McCORMICK - Chairperson .. Valerie mentioned that she has picked up the signs for the float and look very good and Mark has mounted them on the sides of the float. . Rob at 4BZ Signs has made up a sweater for us to look at; maybe next year we will look at purchasing. . Some committee members interested in sweatshirt from 4BZ Signs. MARIE HAMMOND - Treasurer . Marie stated that donations are down this year. . Maybe send out donations letters next year third class. Letters to go out in September of next year (Terry target for August). . It was mentioned to maybe think of a way to include names for higher donations somehow next year. TRACY BAYLEY-BUCKLE -Makeup . Tracy reported that she has 14 people for makeup. . Flagpoles are done. DEBBIE FERNANDES - Floats and Fillers . Has complete listing for floats and fillers. DAWN LONGMIRE - Buttons, Costumes . Has a vest for anyone who needs one. ROGER LEETOOZE - JudgingIPosterslRogers CablelButtons and Button boxes . Roger will require a cheque for Bob's Towing. . Buttons to be delivered to Legion on Friday. Val will pick up buttons for Santa and committee. . Parade will be broadcast on Rogers on the following dates: o November 19@6:00p.m. o November 23 @ 8:00 p.m. o November 26 @ 4:30 p.m. TERRYL TZlKAS - Secretary . Bev Oda has been confirmed. . Charlie Trim has been confirmed for Regional Councillor. KATHY MCLAUGHLIN - Publicity . Will place "thank you" ad in paper after parade day. SHERI CRAGO - Bands . Oshawa Legion band is in parade . Maybe state on Website that there is a limitation to the number of bands in parade for next year. NEW BUSINESS: . Wrap up meeting will be November 29th at Bobby C's: o Meeting 6: 1 5 p.m. o Dinner7:15p.m o Val will invite Mike and Doug, Santa and his wife, and Charlie Trim to join us for dinner at 7:15 p.m. Motion to end meeting by Sheri, seconded by Kathy. All in favour - Motion Accepted Next meeting Wednesday November 29, 2006 Wrap up meeting and dinner Bobby C's Bowmanville 1-7 GANARASKA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE FULL AUTHORITY October 19/06 FA 06/05 1. Welcome and Call to Order The Vice-Chair called the Full Authority meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. and welcomed all in attendance. MEMBERS PRESENT: Forrest Rowden, Vice-Chair - Township of Hamilton Mark Lovshin - Township of Hamilton Charlie Trim - Municipality of Clarington Brian Fallis - Township of Cavan-Millbrook-North Monaghan John Morand - Municipality of Port Hope Cal Morgan - Municipality of Port Hope Raymond Benns - Township of AlnwicklHaldimand Pam Jackson - Town of Cobourg Bill MacDonald - Town of Cobourg ALSO PRESENT: Linda Laliberte, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Mark Peacock, Watershed Services Coordinator Greg Wells, Planner Members of the public ABSENT WITH REGRETS: John Mutton, Chair - Municipality of Clarington ALSO ABSENT: Dave Marsh - City of Kawartha Lakes 2. Disclosure of Pecuniarv Interest None. 3. Minutes of Last Meetina FA 47/06 MOVED BY: Mark Lovshin SECONDED BY: Brian Fallis THAT the Full Authority approve the minutes of the September 21,2006 meeting. CARRIED. 4. Adootion of the Aaenda The Chair informed the members that there was an additional piece of correspondence. Minutes FA 07/06 - Page 2 FA 48/06 MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: Pam Jackson Charlie Trim THAT the agenda be adopted as amended. CARRIED. 5. Delegations: None. 6. Presentations: a) Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program Dave Brown, Fisheries Biologist, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, presented to the Full Authority members. Then members asked several questions in regards to the presentation. FA 49/06 MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: Charlie Trim Mark Lovshin THAT the Full Authority receive the presentation for information purposes. CARRIED. FA 50/06 MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: John Morand Brian Fallis THAT the Full Authority request the Ministry of Natural Resources in conjunction with the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters to restrict fishing licences for the taking of bait fish on streams where the Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program is carried out; FURTHER THAT it be requested that consideration be given to limit the use of row and require uses of barbless hooks on streams where the Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program is in place. CARRIED. b) Biennial Tour Overview The General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer presented the CO from the Biennial tour. FA 51/06 MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: John Morand Charlie Trim THAT the Full Authority receive the presentation for information purposes. CARRIED. Minutes FA 07/06 - Page 3 7. Business Arisinq from Minutes: a) 2007 Preliminary Budget FA 52/06 MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: Ray Benns Brian Fallis THAT the Full Authority receive the 2007 Preliminary Budget for information, and, FURTHER THAT the budget be forwarded to the watershed municipalities indicating in the cover letter that the vote to approve the 2007 levy will be taken at the December 2007 Full Authority meeting. CARRIED. 8. Chair and General Manaqer/Secretarv-Treasurer Remarks The Vice-Chair announced that the November meeting will be cancelled due to the Latornell Symposium and the December meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December ih, 2006. The General Manager announced that Lisa Lawson has been hired as the Corporate Services Assistant. She also reminded the members of the 60th Anniversary celebration to be held Wednesday, November 22, 2006. Invitations will be sent out to the municipalities and an ad will be placed in the local newspapers. In honour of the 60th the Conservation Authority is holding an essay and poster contest in the schools as well as a photography contest for general public. 9. Correspondence: The Chair requested the correspondence to be moved to in camera as it deals with property. 10. Applications under Ontario Requlation 148/90: Permits approved by Executive: a) 168/06-853-09/06 (Township of Hamilton) - bridge replacement b) 168/06-854-09/06 (Sandra Wedlock) - Municipality of Clarington - house addition and septic c) 168/06-855-09/06 (Township of Hamilton) - bridge replacement d) 168/06-856-09/06 (Township of Hamilton) - bridge replacement e) 168/06-857-09/06 (Cy Wilson) - Municipality of Hamilton - 30'x40' automotive garage and gravel f) 168/06-858-09/06 (Town of Cobourg) - regrade for soccer field FA 53/06 MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: . Charlie Trim Ray Benns Minutes FA 07/06 - Page 4 THAT the Full Authority approve the permits issued by the Executive. CARRIED. Permits requiring Full Authority discussion: None 11. Committee Reports: None. 12. New Business: a) Compensation Plan FA 54/06 MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: John Morand Pam Jackson THAT the Full Authority receive the staff report for information purposes. CARRIED. b) Clean Water - Healthy land Financial Assistance Program The Stewardship Technician presented a Clean Water - Healthy Land Financial Assistance Program which is being proposed in the Region of Durham to the Board members. FA 55/06 MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: Charlie Trim John Morand THAT the Full Authority approve the "Clean Water - Healthy Land Financial Assistance Program" within the Municipality of Clarington of the Regional Municipality of Durham. CARRIED. 13. Other Business: None. 14. In Camera: FA 56/06 MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: Mark Lovshin Ray Benns THAT the Full Authority move in camera. CARRIED. FA 57/06 MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: Ray Benns Cal Morgan . Minutes FA 07/06 - Page 5 THAT the Full Authority move out of camera. CARRIED. 15. Adiourn The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. on a motion by Pam Jackson. CHAIR GENERAL MANAGER! SECRETARY~REASURER '06N0lJ24 pt112:47:31 1-8 CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES NO. I) AUTHORITY MEETING ,_,.,~,~___<o_~_"_~____"'__'___'_'_~ " C~~':~=~: ACK. BY. Tuesdav. November 21. 2006 - 5:00 P.M. ORIClNM. T : CUPi[S TO: 11" '-.-, MEETING LOCATION: 100 WHITING AVENUE, OSHAWA AUTHORITY'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, BOARDROOM Present: J. Schell. Chair P. Perkins. Vice Chair C. Clarke J. Drumm G.Emm J.Gray J. Kolodzie J. Neal M. Pearce P. Pingle -I I ~!. l '~ ----~1.~ =3 - ..--,,1-- 1 . , --'J I __". rf~ll;~L. (E.,- J.R. Powell. Chief Administrative Officer D. White. Director. Corporate Services G. Geissherger. Community Outreach Coordinator R. Hersey. Director. Development Review & Regulation M. Hrynyk. General Superintendent P. Lowe. Director, Watershed Stewardship. Community Outreach & Education P. Sisson, Director. Engineering & Field Operations G. 800 Chao, Director. Groundwater M. Stauffer. Administrative AssistantIRecording Secretary Absent: M. Brenner S. Crawford ....... J. Schell called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. DECLARATIONS of inlerest by members on any matters herein contained _ NONE ADOPTION OF MINUTES Res. #117 Moved by G. Emm Seconded by J. Kolodzie THAT the Authority minutes of September 19, 2006 be adopted "s circumted. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (I) Article - newsdurhamregion.com (attached as Schedule 3-1 to 3-2) New Oak Ridges Trail Read for Action (2) Email from Conservation Ontario (attached as Schedule 3-3 to 3-4) Earlier Media Release - Heads Up and FYI - Ontario Home Builders' Association Res.#118 Moved by J. Kolodzie Seconded by P. Perkins THA T the "bove CO"espondence items be received for itiform"tion. CARRIED cont'd.. ...2 AUTHORITY MINUTFS - Tuesday. November 21. 2006 - 5:00 P.M. Page 2 DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND REGULATION (I) Staff Report #4629-06 (attached as Schedule 4-1 to 4-3) Applications for Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alteration To Shorelines and Watercourses - September I to October 31.2006 Res. #119 (2) Res. #120 (3) Moved by G. Emm Seconded by P. Pingle THAT the attached appUcatiollS be approved and the respective permits be issued. CARRIED Staff Report #4630-06 (attached as Schedule 4-4 to 4-11) APPLICANT (OWNER):Jennifer & Aldred Clarke (Owners) APPLICA TION(S): Development activities associated with the construction of a detached garage/accessory building. LOCATION OF SITE: 125 Cedar Crest Beach Road. Bowmanville. Part of Lot 12. Broken Front Concession, Municipality of Clarington (Formerly Darlington) Moved by P. Pingle Seconded by J. Kolodzie THAT the application be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The project shaU generaUy be carried out in accordance with the plans and specifieations submitted in support of the application, as they may be amended by the following conditions. 2. The applicant agrees to instaU and maintain aU sedimentation controls as directed by Authority staff. 3. AU disturbed areas shaU be seeded, sodded or stabilked in some other manner acceptable to the Authority. 4. The applicant agrees to maintain aU existing drainage patterns. S. A Professional Engineer shaU provide confirmation in writing, that the plans, design and construction drawings submitted in support of the application wiU withstand anticipated ho.v.ontal and vertical hydrostatic pressures acting on the structure as per Ontario Building Code Section 2.1.1.13. 6. A certified Ontario Land Surveyor (O.LS.) is to confirm and provide documentation in writing that the finished floor elevation of the structure has been constructed above a minimum elevation of 77.0Sm or 2S1.8feet. 7. A Professional Engineer shaU provide written verification that the works were completed in accordance with the approved plans, prior to the expiry of the permit. 8. Prior to the issuance of a permit, the owner agrees to enter into a Save-Harmless Agreement with the Authority (or to amend the existing Save-Harmless Agreement), to be registered on title at the owner's expense. CARRIED Staff Report #4632-06 (attached as Schedule 4- I 2 to 4-18) APPLICANT (OWNER):Doug Rennie (Owner) APPLICA TION(S): Development activities associated with the construction of a new flood proofed foundation, an addition to an existing single family dwelling. attached garage and associated filling/grading activities. LOCATION OF SITE: 5 Way Street, Whitby. Ontario. Part of Lot 24. Concession 6. Whitby cont.d.....3 . AUTHORITY MINUTES - Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 5:00 P.M. Res. #121 Page 3 Moved by G. Emm Seconded by J. Neal THAT the application be approved subject to the follawing conditions: 1. The project shall generally be carried out in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted in support of the application, as they may be amended by the following conditions, 2. The applicant agrees to instoll and maintain all sedimentation controls as directed by Authority staff. 3. All disturbed areas shall be seeded, sodded or stabilked in some other manner acceptable to the Authority. 4. The applicant agrees to maintain all existing drainage patterns. 5. All excavated materiol is to be removed from the site. 6. No openings, doors, windows or otherwise shall be permitted belaw an elevation of 162.0 m or 531.6 feet. 7. A certified Ontario Land Surveyor (O.L.S.) is to confirm and provide documentation in writing that the finished jIaor euvation of the proposed dwelUng and all minilnum openings (i.e. windows, doors, or otherwise) ta both the dwelUng andfoundation have been constructed above a minimum opening elevation of 162.0 m or 531.6feet. 8. A Professional Engineer shall provide confirmation in writing, that the plans, design and construction drawings submitted in support of the application will withstand anticipated ho,*ontal and vertical hydrostatic pressures acting on the structure (in accordance with O.B.C. Section 2.1.1.13). 9. A Professional Engineer shall provide written verification that the works were computed in accordance with the approved plans, prior to the expiry of the permit. 10. Prior to the issuance of a permit, the owner agrees to enterinto a Save-Harmless Agreement with the Authority, to be registered on titu at the owner's expense. CARRIED DIRECTOR - ENGINEERING AND FIELD OPERATIONS (I) Staff Report #4631 (attached as Schedule 5-1 to 5-2) Conservation Areas Report - Fall 2006 Res. #122 Moved by M. Pearce Seconded by J. Neal THAT Staff Report #4631-06 be receivedfor information. CARRIED DIRECTOR - WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP, COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION (I) Staff Report #4633-06 (attached as Schedule 6-1 to 6-3) 2006 Durham Children's Groundwater Festival Summary Res. #123 Moved by J. Neal Seconded by P. Perkins THA T Staff Report #4633-06 be received for i'lformation. CARRIED DIRECTOR - CORPORATE SERVICES (I) Staff Report #4628-06 (attached as Schedule 7-1 to 7-11) Upgraded Policies for Staff Uniforms and DiscriminationlHarassment Res. #124 Moved by P. Pingle Seconded by M. Pearce THAT Stoff Report #4628-06 be received for information; THAT the proposed policy on staff uniforms and the proposed policy on Human Rights be approved; and, THAT these policies be incorporated in the Personnel Polley to replace existing policies on these matters. CARRIED cont'd.. ...4 AUTHORITY MINUTES - Tuesday, November 21,2006 - 5:00 P.M. Res. #125 Res. #130 Page 4 Moved by G. Emm Seconded by J. Neal THAT the meeting convene "In Camera" to discuss Property and Personnel molters. CARRIED Moved by J. Kolodzie Seconded by C. Clarke THAT the meeting reconvene and that the actions of the "In Camera" session be adopted. CARRIED MUNICIPAL AND OTHER BUSINESS (I) Staff Report 114634-06 (attached as Schedule H-I to H-4) Highway 407 Individual Environmental Assessment Upcoming Public Information Centre #2, Long and Short List of Route Alternatives Res. #131 (2) Moved by I. Gray Seconded by M. Pearce THA T Staff Report #4634 be received for information. CARRIED CLOCA Board of Directors Membership - 2007-2010 J. Schell advised members that population growth in the municipalities of C1arington and Whitby entitled them to an additional member respectively on the CLOCA Board of Directors, based on the representation formula set out in the Conservation Authorities Act and utilized by the Region of Durham. Discussion ensued. Res. #132 (3) Moved by P. Perkins Seconded by P. Pingle THAT the chief administrative officer advise the clerks of the Municipality of Cl4rington, the Town of Whitby and the Region of Durham of the need for consideration being given to amending the current representation formul4 to the CWCA Board of Directors. CARRIED Heber Down Conservation Area P. Perkins tabled a letter (Wagner-Pitchforth, November 20, 2006) concerning a property adjacent to the Heber Down Conservation Area. The chief administrative officer updated the members on the history of this property going back to 1995. Mr. Powell will follow-up with the property owners and report back. ADJOURNMENT Res. #133 Moved by J. Neal Seconded by C. Clarke THAT the meeting a4journ. The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m. .. . /" .4' PORT GRANBY PROJECT ~~ ~,,"__I_ - 9 --;-::::~:- t "~JttV~ ~ '06NOl,J02Pt1 3'07'~l, 'l~~'" "-:"'r'-\ , , , , , , . ~ "" - ,..---~- Port Granby Project Discussion Group ~ Meeting Notes Wednesday, October 11, 2006, Newtonville HaIl7:00-9:00;p__m. --~~_....:. Particioants , -'---; 1 .,.~ I ..-- I Community: Gerry Mahoney, Sarwan Sahota (South-East Clarington Ratepayers Ass~c;iation _ . ,-' SECRA); Gord Ewington, (Port Granby Project Discussion Group representative); Bonrjie, _~- McFarlane, Rae Coakwell, Frances Brooks, Penny Stripp, Mario Formosa, Harry worrlf,i3r.ian.. '. "'n. ,..__.... ' Devitt (Durham Region Health D~partmenVDurham Nuclear ~ealth Committee); Rose Mll~", /'\Q L_t:...Q.,..w Tisnovsky, Luanne HIli, and Clanngton Councillors Charlie Tnm and Gord Robinson _"0 ,. "p; .... 'c, ' . Municipality of Clarington: Janice Szwarz; Dave Hardy and Pam Foster (Municipal Peer Review Team) Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Office (LLRWMO): Gary Vandergaast, Sue Stickley, Judy Herod. Facilitator: Chris Haussmann, Haussmann Consuning Inc. Introductions Led by Chris Haussmann, individuals around the table introduced themselves to each other. Sue Stickley conveyed regrets from both John O'Toole MPP and Bev Oda, MP that they were unable to attend due to commitments in their respective legislatures. Dave Hardy conveyed regrets from Coun. Gord Robinson that he had another meeting that evening and would do his best to attend both, Coun. Robinson arrived later during the Discussion Group meeting. Port Granbv Proiect Uodates: LLRWMO; Municipality of Clarington; SECRA LLRWMO Port Granby Project Manager Gary Vandergaast reported that soon after the last meeting in June, the Municipal Peer Review Team endorsed the draft Environmental Assessment StUdy Report (EASR). Clarington Council, in turn, gave its consent to the EASR and its 15 supporting documents, which are now being reviewed by the federal Responsible Authornies and other federal and provincial agencies. Complete copies were distributed to the SECRA executive and are available at the Clarington Public Library in Bowmanville and at the Project Information Exchange in Port Hope, The federal agency review period will extend to the end of October. Representatives of the federal agencies toured the existing and proposed Port Granby waste management sites and construction material and waste haul routes in September. Because the LLRWMO incOrporated many of the chan!;les that had been requested during the federal review of the Port Hope EASR into the Port Granby Project draft document, the LLRWMO was hopeful that fewer revisions will be required, which would mean the' revised EASR Could be ready by the end of February for submission to the Responsible Authorities (RAs). The RAs would then develop the draft Screening Report on the Environmental Assessment for public release and comment during Summer 2007. Gary explained that the RAs would take responsibility for coordinating these public comments. The public would have a further opportunity to comment during the licensing process for the facility through the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. Port Granby Project Discussion Group ] of4 2006 October II . . ..., PORT GRANBY ,- .. - PROJECl' Municipality of Clarington Janice Szwarz reported that Clarington Council endorsed the clean-up criteria report submitted by the LLRWMO, following detailed review by the Municipal Peer Review Team. As part of the cleanup criteria, which will define the volume of waste to be excavated from the existing site, detailed procedures for monitoring and verification plans will be developed to ensure the criteria are met. Dave Hardy of the Peer Review Team said the clean-up criteria has been reviewed for the past two years, and all parties are now in agreement. Janice also said council reaffirmed its desire for the eventual end use of the existing waste management site, once the waste has been removed and the site is rehabilitated. Since 1999, council has supported passive recreational uses at the existing site. She said the council has acknowledged the site will not be cleaned up to background, but to a point that will permit it to meet all regulatory standards. Council also has recognized that it could require two to three decades, after the waste is relocated, before the groundwater at the site is completely fiushed of contaminants. In addition, Janice said the Peer Review team has developed criteria for membership on a citizen Complaints Panel that is intended to resolve disputes that may arise during the construction period. Residents agreed to review the criteria as a group during an upcoming meeting of SECRA and report back. A brief discussion followed about the direction of groundwater flow. Gord Ewington asked if it were possible that, during construction, groundwater flow in the area of the existing waste management site could change and run toward people's properties and wells. Both Janice and Dave Hardy assured the residents that extensive computer modeling and test wells have shown that the groundwater (water flowing deep under the ground) runs toward the lake and that this would not change. Gary said additional groundwater monitoring will be carried out before construction begins, during the construction period and after the mound is completed. He said a complete environmental monitoring program would be developed. SECRA Jerry reported that SECRA will hold a general membership meeting in November to develop the organization's course for the next year and look for new people to serve on the executive. He suggested, and the LLRWMO agreed, that the next Port Granby Discussion Group meeting could be deferred until January, which would permit residents to attend the SECRA meeting in November. Issues raised at the June 7. 2006 Meetlna: a. Resident concerns about how the Project will affect them As a follow-up to the last meeting, residents expressed a desire for the LLRWMO to conduct radiological soil testing and well testing on their properties prior to the start of construction. This would provide a baseline against which future testing could be compared. Gary said the LLRWMO was committed to doing this, and he expected the work would begin in April 2007. Sue added that private wells immediately east and west of the existing waste management facility had been tested for radioactive and non-radioactive properties. No contamination was found. Gary said the LLRWMO would report back to the group in January with more details about the environmental monitoring program. A question was asked about the degree of disruption the Project will cause on Lakeshore Road. Gary responded that the road could be closed for a few days during construction of the underpass for the internal waste haulage route but, after that, there would not be disruption or traffic conflicts. He reiterated the purpose of building the underpass was to avoid traffic disruption. Port Granby Project Discussion {Jroup 20f4 2006 October 11 . . . ~ PORTGRANBY ,- t _ - PROJECl' Council Trim asked when waste haulage would begin. Construction could begin in late 2008, but waste would not be moved from the site until about 2010, Gary said. Given this timeframe, Coun. Trim said comprehensive baseline testing of properties should begin immediately so several tests could be completed to provide sufficient data. He advised the LLRWMO to do a "complete blitz of the area before year end," to give residents an "insurance policy in their pocket." Gary explained that baseline testing has already been done to satisfy the requirements of the Environmental Assessment, however, the office intends to gather additional baseline information in some areas. One resident mentioned that the potential issue of construction material haulage trucks speeding should be discussed. Penny Stripp added that any discussion of community concerns should include health. Dave Hardy responded that an environmental management plan would be in place before construction began as would more work on managing potential project effects. Janice reminded residents that they had previously supported the idea of having an inspector from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission on site during the construction phase. b. Ideas for Port Granby community needs - during and after Project construction Coun. Trim urged residents to provide him with their ideas about what they, as a community, wanted to gain in economic benefits from the Project. He reminded them that the municipality will receive a $10 million host fee once a licence is granted and that there should be a perceived local benefit. He said residents should submit their ideas to him by early January in time for the upcoming municipal budget deliberations. Interest accrued from the $10 million currently goes into general revenues, Janice explained. In response to the kinds of issues or improvements that are important to the local community, Rose Mary Tisnovsky mentioned that the maintenance of the Cameco fence surrounding the existing waste management facility was important as her cattle had been able to escape through a hole in the past week. Penny Stripp said there was a need for improved guardrails in the hollow along Lakeshore Road to the east of the existing waste management site. Posts were missing and guide wire was completely absent, posing a safety hazard. Bonnie McFarlane said she was particularly interested in beautification of the waterfront. Such an initiative could create a destination for bicyclists and antique car enthusiasts. By starting these projects now, she said, the community might feel better about the Project. Sarwan Sahota said it was premature for residents to talk about what they wanted to gain as a commun~y before the Project received approval and licensing. He said residents had always opposed the Project. He suggested they sit down as a group so they could report back in one voice. Coun. Robinson asked what was being done to address the concerns of the most affected residents. He cited the effect of truck traffic at the corner of Elliott Road and Concession Road 1 and suggested that some mitigation measures should be put in place sooner rather than later, e.g. tree planting. c. Complaints Resolution and Community Monitoring Process - Draft Framework Sue distributed a flow chart as a draft for discussion, which explained how the proposed two- tier complaints resolution process might handle a complaint. She gave two examples of how individual and group complaints would be handled and how a Project Monitoring Advisory Committee could monitor the progress of the complaint resolution. She said that complaints would be handled expeditiously with a telephone hotline as the first step and continuous two-way Port Granby Project Discussion Group 30f4 2006 October II ...., PoRT GRANDY /' ... _ - PROJECl' communication to resolve the issue. The Complaints Resolution Panel would be called upon only if several other steps in the process had failed to resolve the issue. Rae Coakwell mentioned that the criteria drafted by Hardy Stevenson for membership on the complaints panel could be too restrictive; however, Janice said it was intended that people who were somewhat removed from, yet interested in, the local community, would sit on it, such as school principals, a member of the Conservation Authority or a retired judge or lawyer. She said members should be people whom community residents would trust. Sue explained that the Project Monitoring Advisory Committee would review environmental monitoring data and help to interpret it for residents as well as monitoring complaints resolution. Brian Devitt said, ultimately, such a committee would need to rely on technical support to help it interpret complex data. Sarwan suggested the residents review this information and report back to the next Discussion Group meeting with their comments. Janice added that residents might also return with suggested names for membership to the panel. The future ownership of the existing waste management facility and surrounding lands, a total of 620 acres, was discussed. Gary explained that all of the land, currently owned by Cameco, would be transferred to the federal government after a licence for the proposed long-term waste management facility was granted. The existing 46-acre waste management facility would be turned over to the federal government for a nominal fee, however, Cameco would expect to receive fair market value for the remainder of the lands, Gary explained. Asked if the lands would be sold on the open market after the Project was completed, Gary said this would not necessarily happen. He said the federal government might want to retain ownership of the land for some period into the long-term monitoring and maintenance phase of the new facility. Janice said the municipality might be interested in owning the prime waterfront land. She mentioned that a great deal of the land was environmentally sensitive, which would impose limitations on it future uses. Janice also suggested that residents, at the upcoming SECRA meeting, could discuss possible end uses for the existing facility site after the waste is removed and the land is rehabilitated. Sue added that residents looking into end uses might want to consider community use of the entire 600 acres. Issues for Future Discussion: 1. Complaints Resolution Process and Complaints Resolution Panel membership 2. Ideas for Port Granby community needs for submission to Clarington council budget talks 3. End Use of existing waste management facility "nd surrounding lands 4. Environmental Monitoring Program - LLRWMO to provide details of pre-construction baseline monitoring plans 5. Ideas for ways to reduce project effects at the corner of Elliott Road and Concession Road Next Meeting Tentatively - January 10, 2007 - Newtonville Community Hall Adjournment: 9:00 p.m. Port Granby Project Discussion Group 40f4 2006 October II ; -- qgron REPORT #1 REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2006 SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2006 RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION (a) PSD-121-06 - Canadian Urban Archetypes Project: Urban Fonn and Energy Consumption (b) EGD-052-06 - Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for October, 2006 (c) ESD-012-06 - Monthly Response Report -October 2006 (d) CLD-025-06 - Pet Plan Insurance Shelter Partnership Program - Update 2. FORTHWITH RECOMMENDATIONS (a) Designation of Members of Council as Department Chairs (b) PSD-117 -06 - Ontario Heritage Trust Heritage Community Recognition Program Nominees (c) Appointment of Deputy Mayor (d) Nominations to the Conservation Authorities 3. AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION FEES BY-LAW PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS THAT Report PSD-115-06 be received; and THAT the By-law amendment (Attachment 1 to Report PSD-115-06) detailing the specific amendments to By-law 96-032, being a By-law to require the payment of fees for information and services provided by the Municipality of Clarington, as amemded, be approved. CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF.CLARINGTOfll 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO L1C 3A~ T 905-623-3379 Report #1 -2- December 11 , 2006 4. ADULT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD REGIONAL ROAD 22 (BLOOR STREET) AND MEADOWGLADE ROAD, COURTICE THAT Report PSD-116-06 be received; THAT Council endorse actions taken to provide an Adult School Crossing Guard for the location of Regional Road 22 (on the west side of the intersection at Bloor Street) and Meadowglade Road in Courtice; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-116-06 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 5. LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY COMPANY LANDS AT MILE 288.9 FOR THE WATERFRONT TRAIL THAT Report PSD-118-06 be received; THAT the license agreements for recreational purposes be entered into with the Canadian National Railway Company lands at Mile 288.9 under the access bridge to Wilmot Creek Retirement Community, Part of Lot 3, Broken Front Concession, former Township of Darlington; THAT By-laws authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement for the above noted license be adopted; THAT Council authorize staff and the municipal Solicitor to take all necessary steps to finalize this license agreement; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-118-06 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 6. ENFIELD TRANSFORMER STATION - CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT UPDATE THAT Report PSD-119-06 be received for information; THAT Hydro One be requested to provide a presentation to Council and meet with affected residents at a location within Clarington prior to finalizing the Notice of Completion of the Environmental Study Report; THAT Hydro One and the Ministry of the Environment be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-119-06; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-119-06 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. Report #1 - 3- December 11, 2006 7. PORT GRAN BY PROJECT - EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL PEER REVIEW SERVICES THAT Report PSD-120-06 be received; THAT the existing contract with Hardy Stevenson & Associates Limited, Toronto, for Consulting Services, Port Granby Long-Term Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Project, be extended to the end of 2008; THAT the total funds required be expensed to Account # 100-50-385-10175-7160; THAT the By-law, Attachment 1 to Report PSD-120-06, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement, be approved; and THAT the interested parties be advised of Council's decision. 8. CLARNEW SUBDIVISION PHASE 1, NEWCASTLE, PLAN 40M-1976, 'CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE' AND 'ASSUMPTION BY-LAWS', FINAL WORKS INCLUDING ROADS AND OTHER RELATED WORKS THAT Report EGD-053-06 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-1976; and THAT Council approve the By-laws attached to Report EGD-053-06, assuming certain streets within Plans 40M-1976 and 40R-17504 as public highways. 9. PORT OF NEWCASTLE SUBDIVISION, NEWCASTLE PHASE 1 STAGE 1A, PLAN 40M-1984 (PART OF) AND PHASE 1 STAGE 2, PLAN 40M-2003 'CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE' AND 'ASSUMPTION BY- LAWS', FINAL WORKS INCLUDING ROADS AND OTHER RELATED WORKS THAT Report EGD-054-06 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 Plans 40M-1984 and 40M-2003; and THAT Council approve the By-laws attached to Report EGD-054-06, assuming certain streets within Plans 40M-1984 and 40M-2Q03 as public highways. Report #1 -4- December 11, 2006 10. ST. STEPHENS ESTATES SUBDIVISION PHASE 1, BOWMANVILLE, PLAN 40M-1977, 'CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE' AND 'ASSUMPTION BY-LAWS', FINAL WORKS INCLUDING ROADS AND OTHER RELATED WORKS THAT Report EGD-055-06 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-1977; and THATCouncil approve the By-laws attached to Report EGD-055-06, assuming certain streets within Plan 40M-1977 as public highways. 11. PROPOSED NEW RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER BY-LAW AND KENNEL BY-LAW THAT the Addendum to Report CLD-022-06 be received; THAT the Kennel By-law (Attachment 2 to Addendum to Report CLD-022-06) be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT the Responsible Pet By-law (Attachment 1 to Addendum to Report CLD-022-06) be forwarded to Council for approval; and THAT Animal Alliance of Canada, the Animal Advisory Committee, and all interested parties I.isted in Addendum to Report CLD-022-06 be advised of Council's decision and forwarded a copy of the By-laws. 12. TENDER AWARDS COUNCIL BREAK THAT Report COD-063-06 be received; and THAT By-law attached to Report COD-063-06, marked Schedule "cn authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the necessary agreement, be approved. 13. LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR CANCELLATION, REDUCTION, APPORTIONMENTS OR REFUND OF TAXES THAT Report FND-018-06 be received; and THAT the list (Attachment 1 to Report FND-018-06) of applications for cancellation, reduction, apportionments or refund of taxes be approved. Report #1 -5- December 11, 2006 14. CASH ACTIVITY - THIRD QUARTER OF 2006 THAT Report FND-019-06 be received; THAT in accordance with provision of Chapter 25, Section 286 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the Municipality of Clarington for the third quarter of the year 2006, as shown on the attached schedule (Part A to Report FND-019-06); and THAT Part "A" to Report FND-019-06 of the expenditures for the third quarter of the year be confirmed. 15. RATIFY ACTIONS THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting be ratified. SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS December 18, 2006 BY -LAWS 2006-216 Being a by-law to establish Members of Council as Chair of Departments and to repeal By-law 2003-178 (Item 2 of Report #1) 2006-217 Being a by-law to appoint an acting Head of Council to act in the place of the Head of Council for the Municipality of Clarington and to repeal By-law 2003-177 (Item 2 of Report #1) 2006-218 Being a by-law to require the payment of fees for information and services provided by the Municipality of Clarington and for prescribing the amount of such fees and to amend By-law 96-032, as amended (Item 3 of Report #1) 2006-219 Being a by-law to authorize the entering into a Recreational Purpose Licence Agreement with Canadian National Railway Company, the owner Part of Lot 3, Broken Front Concession former Township of Darlington, now in the Municipality of Clarington, Region of Durham (Item 5 of Report #1) 2006-220 Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Hardy Stevenson & Associates limited, Toronto, Ontario, to enter into an agreement for Consulting Services, Port Granby Long-Term Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management (Item 7 of Report #1) 2006-221 Being a by-law to establish, layout and dedicate certain lands as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item 8 of Report #1) 2006-222 Being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington and to name them (Item 8 of Report #1) 2006-223 Being a by-law to establish, layout and dedicate certain lands as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item 9 of Report #1) 2006-224 Being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item 9 of Report #1) 2006-225 Being a by-law to establish, layout and dedicate certain lands as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item 10 of Report #1 ) 2006-226 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) 2006-227 Being a by-law to repeal By-law 99-90, as amended, and to amend By-laws 91-20 and 93-161, as amended, a by-law to licence, regulate and prohibit certain animals or classes thereof within the limits of the Municipality of Clarington, or defined areas therein (Item 11 of Report #1) 2006-228 Being a by-law to licence, regulate and govern kennels in the Municipality of Clarington (Item 11 of Report #1) 2006-229 Being a By-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Ron Robinson Limited, Bowmanville, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Courtice Entrance Feature (Item 12 of Report #1)