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PRAYER
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
April 14, 2003
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on April 14, 2003, at 7:00 p,m"
in the Council Chambers,
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor J. Mutton
Councillor D, MacArthur
Councillor p, Pingle
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor Rowe
Councillor J, Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
(attended until 7:20 p.m.)
Director of Community Services, J, Caruana (attended until 7:20 p.m,)
Director of Emergency Services, M. Creighton (attended until 7:20 p,m.)
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Director of Operations, F, Horvath (attended until 7:20 p.m.)
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano
Director of FinancelTreasurer, N. Taylor (attended until 7:20 p,m.)
Confidential Secretary to the Municipal Clerk, H. Keyzers
(attended until 7:20 p,m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Schell indicated that he would be disclosing a pecuniary
interest with respect to Correspondence Item I - 11 ,
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Resolution #C-209-03
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
March 31, 2003, be approved as amended by removing the word
"also" from the first paragraph on page 32,
"CARRIED"
Mayor Mutton introduced the 1st Newcastle Cub Pack along with
their leaders Wendy Skan, Ron Moffat, Todd Perkin and Dave
Skan. The Cubs are attending tonight's meeting to learn more
about caring for the community and local government.
Janie Dodds advised prior to the meeting that she was unable to
attend. The presentation has been reschedule for April 28, 2003,
Derick Biss, 23 Jane Street, Bowmanville, L 1 C 1 G3, advised prior
to the meeting that he would not be in attendance
Correspondence Item I - 34 was distributed as a handout.
Resolution #C-21 0-03
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the communications to be received for information be
approved with the exception of Items 1- 1, I - 11, I - 17, I - 27,
I - 31, 1- 32 and I - 34,
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Janet Ecker, Minister of Finance, writing to Council to advise of the
regulations that were recently filed to facilitate property tax billing
for the 2003 taxation year. In keeping with the policy that was
applied in the previous reassessment, the Province has reset
education property tax rates for the 2003 taxation year to ensure
that the Province does not gain additional revenue due to the
reassessment. The 2003 uniform residential education tax rate is
0.335%, reduced from the rate of 0,373% that applied to the 2001
and 2002 taxation year. The business education tax rates for 2003
have been reset for each upper-tier and single-tier municipality to
maintain revenue neutrality by offsetting the impacts of the 2003
reassessment.
(Received for Information)
Hospice Durham, providing Council with their newsletter entitled
"Hospice Heartlights", They are also advising Council of the 2003
Walk Run for Hospice Durham which will take place on June 8,
2003, at the Ajax Rotary Park at 9:00 a.m,
(Received for Information)
Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of
Ontario, advising Council that the Ministry of Finance has
announced the finalization and release of the following two
regulations:
0, Reg 73/03 prescribing threshold tax ratios for the purposes of
the levy restriction; the method for calculating 2003
tax ratios for municipalities subject to the levy
restriction, and; the method for applying levy
adjustments under the 5% cap for commercial,
industrial and multi-residential properties;
O. Reg 74/03 prescribing the education tax rates for the residential
and business property classes for 2003
(Received for Information)
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Regional Municipality of Durham, providing Council with a media
advisory regarding water charges. The Region of Durham
completed a resolution of the outstanding charges that had been
laid against it, in 2002, under the Ontario Water Resources Act.
Durham Region pleaded guilty to six charges and agreed to pay a
fine of $40,000, plus a victim fine surcharge payable to the
Province of Ontario. The charges relate to events that occurred
following the implementation of Regulation 459/00 under the
Ontario Water Resources Act. There are three categories of
charges to which Durham Region has pleaded guilty,
(Received for Information)
P.M, Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on March 26, 2003, passed the following
resolution:
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THAT Mike Slocombe and Paul Foster be appointed as Area
Weed Inspectors under the Weed Control Act and that the
area of responsibility be identified as the Regional
Municipality of Durham; and
b) THAT the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and
the area municipalities be advised."
(Received for Information)
Canadian Nuclear Association, providing Council with a copy of the
Association Electronic News letter for March 25, 2003,
(Received for Information)
P,M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on March 26, 2003, passed the following
resolution:
"a) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2003-P-36 be
endorsed as the Region's comments (which are noted
in italics) on the Central Ontario Smart Growth
Panel's draft Discussion Paper - Shape the Future;
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THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No, 2003-P-
36 be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing, Durham M.P.P's, Smart Growth
Secretariat, and all Durham area municipalities."
(Received for Information)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on March 26, 2003, passed the following
resolution regarding 2002 Annual Building Permit Activity Review:
"a) THAT Commissioner's Report No, 2003-P-32 be
received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2003-P-
32 be forwarded to the local municipalities."
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on March 26, 2003, passed the following
resolution:
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THAT Regional Staff continue to participate in the
development of Stage 2 submission of the "Greater
Toronto Area Transportation Demand Management
Program" application for funding under Transport
Canada's Urban Transportation Showcase Program;
b) THAT Regional Staff report back when the key
elements and costs of participating in the program
have been determined; and
c) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2003-P-
31 be forwarded to the City of Toronto and local
municipalities in Durham."
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee meeting dated March 4, 2003,
(Received for Information)
Ontario Power Generation, providing Council with a copy of News
from Darlington Nuclear Neighbours.
(Received for Information)
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that the
Minister of Finance, Janet Ecker, kicked off a budget initiative with
a commitment to an 18% increase, over the next three years,
representing $106 million. The other announcements related to
transit, water and highways should provide some immediate
assistance.
(Received for Information)
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), advising Council
that AMO will be attending the Ontario budget presentation and
requesting the following:
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A clear signal that they will be moving ahead with a 'new
deal' with the Province. A good first step would be access to
the gas tax to support the municipal transportation systems,
from roads and bridges to transit;
Other actions that make sense: matching the right service
with the right tax base would see more uploading of the
financing of social and community health programs. Zero-
rating the provincial sales tax for the municipal government's
purchase of services and goods would help stretch the
property tax;
An overall financing strategy for drinking water and sewer
services that reflects the capital requirements for upgrading
municipal systems and the policy directions related to
Justice O'Connor's recommendations for a multi-barrier
approach to ensuring safe drinking water;
A comprehensive, province-wide West Nile prevention
strategy that is funded by the province;
Extension of the Provincial Homelessness Rent Supplement
Program beyond 2005 and working with municipalities to
fast-track through pilot programs that would provide about
2,000 affordable rental housing units as part of the
Community Rental Housing Program;
To work with them on a plan that will address the current
inequities and complexity of the Current Value Assessment
system that arise from along other matters, the
cappinglclawback program,
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Andy Mitchell, Secretary of State, (Rural Development) writing to
the Honourable Janet Ecker, Minister of Finance regarding funding
under the Canadian-Ontario Infrastructure Program. He states the
Government of Canada is very proud to partner with the Province of
Ontario in this important program. Together they have jointly
approved and announced 381 projects across Ontario to date,
representing a federal investment of $525 million and total project
costs of more than $2,2 billion. The federal government's record on
infrastructure funding is solid. Since 1994, a federal investment of
more than $2.7 billion has been made for infrastructure projects in
Ontario,
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Along with commitments for affordable housing and Toronto
waterfront revitalization, programs such as Canada-Ontario
Infrastructure Works (COIW), COIP, Cultural Spaces Canada,
Strategic Highways Infrastructure Program (SHIP) and the
Federation of Canada Municipalities (FCM) Green Funds have all
contributed greatly to the quality life in Ontario,
(Received for Information)
Andrea Maenza, Durham Children's Aid Society, providing a copy
of the latest issue of the 'Community Connections', a community
newsletter.
(Received for Information)
Central Lake Ontario Conservation, providing Council with a copy
of their 2003 Special Projects, as follows:
Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival - March 8 - 16 and
Weekend March 22, 23
School Environmental Education Programs (All Year)
G.L. Roberts Earth Day Events (Partnership) - Community
Cleanup April 23
Cranberry West Tree Planting - April 26 - Scout Trees
Canada
Public Conservation Area Cleanup Days - From April 23 -
May 15 - Dates and locations to be announced
2 Long Sault Conservation Area Management Plan Open
Houses - Tentative Date May 10 and Sept. (TBA)
2 Lynde Creek Watershed Management Plan Open Houses
- Tentative Dates TBA (June and Sept.)
Private Landowner Stewardship
Family Bike & Hike Picnic (Partnership with South Oshawa
Community Police Partners) - Sat. June 28
Ontario Family Fishing Weekend (Partnership) Tentative
July 4 - 6
Fishing Day - Heber Down Conservation Area - Date TBA
Communities in Bloom - Partnership with City of Oshawa
Earth Keepers Environmental Day Camp (June 30 to Aug.
22)
Durham Children's Groundwater Festival - Sept. 29 - Oct. 3
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Clarington Hwy. 407 Community Advisory
Committee.
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Minutes of a meeting of the Newcastle Community Hall Board held
on March 18, 2003 at 7:00 p.m,
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario, informing Council that Bill
191, the Highway Traffic Act Amendment Act (Emergency Vehicle
Safety) 2002 was passed by Legislature last December and now
proclaimed, The bill protects police officers, firefighters,
paramedics, public utility workers and other emergency personnel
whose vehicles are stopped on roadway shoulders.
(Received for Information)
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Andy Harvey, President, The Ontario Traffic Conference informing
Council that the following resolution related to reserving fluorescent
yellowlgreen school signs for school crossing use only was passed
on Friday, March 28, 2003:
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'THAT until the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario revises
the Ontario Traffic Manual, Book 6 "Warning Signing" the
OTC can not condone the use of non-standard signing,
which contradicts the Ministry standard and it should also be
noted that the sheeting is currently used on the "Stop/slow
paddle" as well as on the back of zone painting trucks".
(Received for Information)
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Frank Klees, Minister, Ministry of Transportation, thanking Council
for their continuing efforts to improve the community's access to
Transit. The Government of Ontario is committed to working in
partnership with municipalities to assist in this effort. The Ministry
would like to help ensure that the province has a transit system that
will help strengthen the economy and protect the environment.
Listed below are some measures that the Ministry is pursuing to
ensure the Ontario Transit Renewal Program (OTRP) meets its
goals:
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In 2003, the provincial government would be providing
$103,9 million in transit renewal funds, After consulting with
municipal stakeholders, OTRP will allocate up to one-third of
this funding for fleet replacement and major refurbishment
expenditures,
OTRP is also designed to support Smart Growth's goals,
such as improving the natural environment. In 2003, the
government will provide incentive funding to promote
ridership and encourage the purchase of alternative fueled
vehicles.
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. With OTRP, the province has created a new partnership that
will reduce the municipalities' share of capital investment in
transit fleets, A comparable commitment needs to be made
by the government of Canada. The government of Ontario
will continue to encourage the federal government to
become an equal partner in funding highway and transit
infrastructure and equipment.
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Sheila Richardson, Chair, OCMBP Steering Committee, informing
Council that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing officially
launched the Ontario Centre for Municipal Best Practices (OCMBP)
with the mandate to:
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Continue the evolution of a standard performance
measurement framework;
Identify 'best practices'; and
Prepare reports offering guidance for practitioners in
applying the 'best practices'.
The first series of seven best practices are now on the web page
(www.ocmbp.ca). which they encourage everyone to access,
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Nuclear Canada, providing Council with a copy of the Canadian
Nuclear Association Electronic Newsletter for April 2, 2003.
(Received for Information)
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The Regional Municipality of Durham, Health Department News
Release informing Council that staff have received over 1,400 calls
from area residents related to the SARS outbreak. Health
Department staff are currently investigating and managing five
probable and two suspect cases of SARS in the Region and are
following up on 260 contacts that have been identified throughout the
community. Currently, all suspect and probable cases, and those
under investigation in Durham Region are linked to the Scarborough
Hospital Grace Division SARS investigation, A suspect case of
SARS involves sudden onset of fever of over 38 degrees C, one or
more respiratory symptoms including cough, difficulty breathing,
shortness of breath, contact with a probable case or travel to Asia
within the last 10 days. A probable case includes suspect cases that
progress to severe respiratory illness, If you have concerns, please
contact Durham Regional Health Department at (905) 723-8521 or 1-
800-841-2729.
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities informing Council of the
Municipal-Aboriginal Co-operation for Economic Development.
Neighbouring municipal governments and First Nations across
Canada are working together to create economic opportunities and
improve the quality of life in their communities. A new report
identifies best practices in municipal and First Nations' partnership
building for economic development. It is an important resource for
municipal governments and First Nations interested in pursuing
similar partnerships. Partnerships in Practice: Case Studies in
Municipal and First Nations' Economic Development Co-operation
documents the experiences of five partnerships and provides
practical advice on pursuing joint economic development initiatives.
By pooling assets, municipal governments and First Nations can
improve their local and regional economies, Joint initiatives can
open up a larger market for both, as First Nations' land holds a full
range of untapped opportunities for economic development.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of a meeting held on February 13, 2003, Clarington
Agricultural Advisory Committee.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Port Granby Project Community Advisory Committee
(CAC) meeting dated March 3, 2003.
(Received for Information)
Adam Quipp, Project Director, Associate, Rowan Williams Davies &
Irwin Inc" providing Council with a copy of a technical paper
pertaining to Air Quality Regulations, With increasing public
scrutiny, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) has been under
pressure to be more responsive and accountable. As a result,
regulatory compliance and industrial responsibility have become
top priorities at the MOE. Under the Ontario "Mandatory Air
Monitoring and Reporting" Regulation 127, all facilities are required
to report their air emissions by June 1st. Like the Certificate of
Approval, this regulation applies to factories, hospitals, schools,
municipalities and even office buildings.
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Resolution #C-211-03
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 1 be referred to the Director of
Operations,
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Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to
Correspondence Item I - 11 and refrained from discussion and
voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell's employer is St.
Marys Cement.
Minutes of the St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee
meeting dated December 3, 2002.
Resolution #C-212-03
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item 1- 11 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Allan D, Hewitt, Chair, Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management
Advisory Committee, advising Council that on Saturday, April 26,
2003, starting at 10:00 a.m, they will be celebrating Earth Day at
the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area. Events will begin in the east
parking lot. The day's events will also include the opening of their
new parking lot, the unveiling of their new Snake Hibernaculum, a
presentation and exhibit of live native snakes by the Indian River
Reptile Zoo and volunteer shrub planting.
Resolution #C-213-03
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 17 be received for information.
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Members Advisory, urging
Municipal Governments to Participate in National Antenna Tower
Policy Review, Increased demand for wireless services, such as
cellular phones and pagers, has prompted telecommunications
companies to develop plans for additional antennas.
Resolution #C-214-03
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 27 be referred to the Director of
Planning Services.
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Fernando Pellegrino, District Manager, Canadian Waste informing
Council that on March 28, 2003, Canadian Waste Services Inc, filed
an Application with the Environmental Assessment and Approvals
Branch of the Ministry of the Environment for a Provisional
Certificate Of Approval for a solid, non-hazardous waste transfer
station. The lands affected by the Application are located adjacent
to the easterly limits of McKnight Road in the Municipality of
Clarington, The nature of the proposed undertaking for which a
Provisional Certification Of Approval is being sought from the .
Ministry of the Environment by Canadian Waste Services Inc, is
briefly summarized as follows, namely:
. The development of transfer station to facilitate the receipt
and shipment off-site, to an approved waste management
facility for disposal, of up to a maximum of 800 tonnes of
solid, non-hazardous waste per day;
· A maximum storage capacity of up to 1100 tonnes of waste
within the transfer station at anyone time for a period of 24
hours (average) and 96 hours (maximum);
· The outside storage of a maximum of 100 tonnes of
recyclablelreusable materials (i.e. cardboard, metal, wood,
tires etc,) in containers to be located in the yard to the east
of the proposed transfer station, east of McKnight Road; and
· The ability to operate the proposed waste transfer station 24
hours a day, seven days a week,
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Resolution #C-215-03
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I - 31 be referred to the Director of
Planning Services.
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Durham Region - Durham Environmental Advisory Committee
informing Council of the 2003 Environmental Achievement Awards.
The Region of Durham and D-EAC have established an awards
program to recognize significant contributions in creating,
maintaining or promoting a healthy environment in Durham Region.
Award Categories include:
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George Scott Stewardship Award: for the maintenance,
protection, or preservation of the natural environment.
Dr. J. Murray Speirs Restoration Award: for the
restoration of degraded natural environments.
Irene Kock Education/Communication Award: for
fostering effective communications, sharing knowledge, or
exhibiting leadership in helping others to learn about the
natural environment.
Innovative Plans/Policies/lnitiatives Award: for forward-
thinking efforts to encourage positive change with respect to
the natural environment.
Jessica Markland Partnerships Award: for cooperative
efforts to enhance the environment involving public,
community and private interests.
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To nominate an individual or organization in the public, private or
non-profit sector, submit applications no later than April 25, 2003 to
Mr. Chris Darling, Planning Department, Regional Municipality of
Durham,
Resolution #C-216-03
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I - 32 be referred to the Director of
Planning Services.
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William J, Harford, President, Durham Region Labour Council,
thanking Council for supporting the unionized staff to carry out the
custodial duties of the expanded Clarington Municipal offices.
These new employees would be members of the Canadian Union
of Public Employees, dedicated to serving their respective
municipal employers.
Resolution #C-217 -03
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 34 be received for information.
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Resolution #C-218-03
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the Correspondence Items for direction be approved as per
the agenda with the exception of Items D - 9 to D - 11 , inclusive.
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Keri and Derick Biss, writing to Council with concerns about the
water build up in front of their house and the lack of drainage at 23
Jane Street, Bowmanville, They feel that this is a serious problem
which needs to be solved immediately, The amount of water build
up on the sidewalk is extreme. It stretches all along the sidewalk in
front of their house and forms a huge pool on their driveway.
(Correspondence referred to the
Directors of Engineering Services and
Operations)
Heather Farquhar, Secretary, Liberty Pentecostal Church,
requesting permission to set off fireworks on their property on
Sunday, June 29, 2003. The fireworks will be set well back from
the public in a cleared off field, There will also be two flat bed
trucks which will assist as barriers and separate the public from the
display, The fireworks will be supervised by a fireworks display
company as well as a member of their congregation who is a
fireman and several adults over the age of 21.
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The fireworks will be lit by a licensed supervisor from the fireworks
company.
(Approval granted to set off fireworks on
June 29, 2003, provided they are set off
by an individual over the age of 21)
Petition from the residents of Longworth Avenue between Scugog
Street and Liberty Street, Bowmanville, requesting Council to
implement traffic calming measures on Longworth Avenue, With
the elementary school on the street and the large number of
children residing on Longworth Avenue, they feel that their safety
and the safety of their children are at risk.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering Services)
Robert W. Runciman, MPP, Ministry of Public Safety and Security,
informing Council of the National Emergency Preparedness (EP)
Week from May 4th _10th, During EP Week, communities across
the country participate in activities aimed at increasing awareness
of emergency management. Public awareness and education are
crucial components for successful emergency management at the
community level. Public and community awareness of emergency
management and individual family preparedness will help us toward
our goal of building disaster resilient communities throughout
Ontario,
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Colleen Flanagan, Coordinator of the Green Ribbon of Hope
Campaign, Child Find Ontario, requesting Council to proclaim the
month of Mayas Green Ribbon of Hope Month and to proclaim
May 25, 2003, as National Missing Children's Day, Each year, over
66,000 cases of missing children are reported in Canada, enough
to fill every seat in the SkyDome. These children and teenagers
are classified as runaways, wandered off, or the victims of parental
or stranger abduction, Thankfully, over 90% of missing children are
recovered. Council can playa vital role in publicizing this issue to
citizens, as well as promoting child safety, by support the 12th
Annual Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign,
(Proclaimed)
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Margaret Howe, Chair, Winter Lights Celebration, inviting Council to
participate in the 2003 edition of the Winter Lights Celebrations
program. The goal of the program is to encourage communities
throughout Canada, to decorate with lighting displays, with the
objective of creating attractions for tourism from within Canada and
from abroad. Winter Lights Celebrations is committed to fostering
civic pride, cultural and heritage awareness and the enhancement
of quality of life through community involvement. Registration
deadline is September 12, 2003.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Corporate Services)
Martha Rutherford Conrad, Administrator, Clarington Museums and
Archives, advising Council that the Clarington Museums
Transitional Board on March 12,2003, passed the following
resolutions:
"THAT the Clarington Museums Transitional Board
recommend to Council that there be an amendment to By-
law 2002-044 to include the Newcastle Village and District
Historical Society within Clarington Museums and Archives."
''THAT the Clarington Museums Transitional Board
recommend to Council that Joan Anderson be appointed to
the Clarington Museums Transitional Board to represent the
Newcastle Village and District Historical Society."
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Community Services)
Martha Rutherford Conrad, Administrator, Clarington Museums and
Archives, advising Council that the Clarington Museums
Transitional Board on March 12, 2003, passed the following
resolution:
"THAT the Clarington Museums Transitional Board
continues to support the option that the museum have the
entire library building to meet its current space requirements;
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THAT any decision made by Council will honour the bequest
of the donating family; and
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THAT the Clarington Museums Transitional Board will
respect the decision made by Council."
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Community Services)
Janis Lankester, A.M,C.T., Clerk, Haldimand County, advising
Council that Haldimand County on March 10, 2003, passed the
following resolution:
"THAT Report PS-WW-2003 dated March 6, 2003 RE:
Municipal Septage Strategy Addendum to Report PS-WW-
01-2003, be received;
AND THAT Staff be directed to prepare a letter for the
Mayor's signature, to the Ministry of the Environment
requesting that the Ministry reconsider the proposed five
year phase-out of land application of untreated septage by
further investigating, through consultation with septage
haulers, the current policy regarding the use of sewage
lagoons and land application of untreated septage;
AND THAT the letter state Council's position that approval of
the proposed regulation and resultant requirement for a
municipal septage strategy, would significantly impact the
County's current waste water disposal capabilities,
necessitating upgrades to these facilities to maintain the
current capacity of the facilities in addition to providing
additional capacity to treat municipal septage;
AND THAT the letter stress that funding from the Province to
implement these upgrades would be imperitive, to allow
Haldimand County and other municipalities to comply with
the proposed regulations and required municipal septage
strategy;
AND THAT the letter stress that a consultative process take
place with all stakeholders prior to implementation of the
proposed regulations;
AND THAT the letter request that the MOE include AMO and
ROMA in the consultation process regarding the proposed
regulations;
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AND THAT a copy of the letter to the MOE be forwarded to
AMO, MPP's Tim Hudak and Toby Barrett and Rural
Municipalities, advising them of Haldimand County Council's
position regarding the Ministry's proposed regulations for the
proposed five year phase-out of land application of untreated
septage,"
Resolution #C-219-03
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the resolution from Haldimand County regarding a septage
strategy be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Louise Gartshore, City Clerk, City of Woodstock, advising Council
that the City of Woodstock on March 6, 2003, passed the following
resolution:
'THAT whereas the purpose of the new property taxation
regime was to provide a tax system that was fair,
understandable and comparable across the province;
AND WHEREAS the introduction of the various capping
programs to protect certain classes has resulted in a system
that is complex, difficult to understand and unfair to many
property taxpayers;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the City of
Woodstock request that the Province of Ontario immediately
review it's capping program with an aim to eliminate it
completely; and
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all
municipalities in Ontario, the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario and the Municipal Finance Officers Association for
their support."
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REPORTS
Report #1
G.PA Report
April 7, 2003
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Resolution #C-220-03
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the resolution from the City of Woodstock regarding a new
property taxation regime be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Senator Consiglio Di Nino, urging Council to review their buying
practices and to consider alternatives to products made in China.
The few pennies saved come at the expense of the fundamental
rights and freedoms of hundreds of millions of Chinese citizens.
Mr. Di Nino is a strong supporter of the Dalai Lama's efforts to free
Tibet from Chinese occupation. Unfortunately, the mass
consumption of products produced in China has been
misinterpreted by Chinese leaders as approval of their repressive
regime, The income derived from exports has allowed the Chinese
government to further expand its apparatus of control and brutality.
Resolution #C-221-03
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 11 be received for information,
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-222-03
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on April 7, 2003, be approved with the exception of
Item 9.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Item #9 of Resolution #C-223-03
Report #1
Janitorial Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
Service Contract
WHEREAS the construction of the Municipal Administrative Centre
and Main Branch Library required the consideration of a change to
the method of providing janitorial services, and it is considered in
the best interest of the Municipality to assess the needs of the
Corporation during the first full year of its operation;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT Report COD-05-03 be received;
THAT the janitorial services for the Municipal Administrative Centre
and Main Branch Library be provided by contract of employment
with staff under the direction of the Director of Operations;
THAT Council approve the hiring of no more than 3 contract
Building Services 1 position, and 2 part-time (maximum 24 hours)
contract positions, for the period of twelve months;
THAT the contracts of employment be drafted by the Manager of
Human Resources, using the provisions for temporary employees
within the existing CUPE Collective agreement with an agreement
from CUPE to extend the period of employment to twelve months;
THAT the Director of Operations monitor the janitorial service
function over the contact period and make recommendations for the
permanent provision of janitorial services through the 2004 budget
process; and
THAT the competing firms be thanked for their interest and advised
of Council's decision,
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
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REPORTS
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Pecuniary
Council Member Yea Nav Interest Absent
Councillor D. MacArthur X
Councillor Ping Ie X
Councillor Robinson X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Mavor Mutton X
Report #2 Resolution #C-224-03
G.PA Report Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
April 14, 2003
2003 Current THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
. and Capital Committee on April 14, 2003, be approved,
Budget
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Pecuniary
Council Member Yea Nav Interest Absent
Councillor D. MacArthur X
Councillor Pingle X
Councillor Robinson X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Mavor Mutton X
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items of business considered under this section of
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BY-LAWS
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Resolution #C-225-03
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2003-044 to
2003-046, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second
time:
2003-044 being a by-law to authorize entering into an
Agreement with the Owners of Plan of Subdivision
18T -89064 and any Mortgagee who has an interest in
the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality
of Clarington in respect of 18T-89064
2003-045 being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of Lot 46
Church Street, Block 29 Plan, Village of Newcastle
Hanning Plan from Part Lot Control
2003-046 being a by-law to regulate the draining, cleaning and
clearing of lands within the Municipality of Clarington
and to repeal By-law 90-160 being a By-law
respecting the deposit of and retention of certain
waste on lands in the former Town of Newcastle
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-226-03
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2003-044 to
2003-046 inclusive, be approved.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-227-03
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the meeting be "closed",
"CARRIED"
The meeting continued in "opened" forum at 8:03 p.m,
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting
and refrained from voting on the confirming by-law,
Resolution #C-228-03
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2003-047 being a
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington at this meeting held on the 14th day of
April 2003, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second
time,
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-229-03
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2003-047 be approved.
"CARRIED"
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ADJOURNMENT
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April 14, 2003
Resolution #C-230-03
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:06 p.m,
"CARRIED"