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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
June 2, 2003
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on June 2,2003, at 1 :00 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor J. Mutton
Councillor D. MacArthur
Councillor P. Ping Ie
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor Rowe
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (attended until 1 :20 p.m.)
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath (attended until 1 :20 p.m.)
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano (attended until 1 :20 p.m.)
Director of FinancefTreasurer, N. Taylor (attended until 1 :20 p.m.)
Confidential Secretary to the Municipal Clerk, H. Keyzers
(attended until 1 :20 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this
meeting.
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Resolution #C-300-03
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
May 12, 2003, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-301-03
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the communications to be received for information be
approved with the exception of Items I - 4, I - 8, I - 10 and I - 16.
"CARRIED"
John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to The Honourable Jim
Flaherty, requesting Minister Flaherty to arrange a meeting
between representatives of the municipality and scientific/technical
experts for the Province of Ontario pertaining to the Iter project.
(Received for Information)
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), advising Council that
FCM and the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) signed a
memorandum of understanding on April 30, 2003. It is designed to
build common approaches to the prevention and resolution of
issues that arise between railways and communities. The
agreement is particularly timely, given Canada's population growth,
growing concern over greenhouse gas emissions, and increased
reliance upon rail for moving freight and passengers.
(Received for Information)
Gregory Smith, Senior Vice President, Ontario Power Generation,
thanking Mayor Mutton for speaking at their Day of Mourning
ceremony.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the GO Transit meeting dated April 11, 2003.
(Received for Information)
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Ed Binsted, Secretary, Orono Fish and Hunt Club, advising Council
that the Orono Fish and Hunt Club were approached by Constable
Steve Cody of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Bowmanville
Detachment, to determine the feasibility of Mr. Cody's 64 man
detachment using the Club for the purpose of their Annual
Qualification with their handguns. Mr. Cody's request was
reviewed and approved by the Club and will occur for three weeks
Monday through Friday, stating June 2,2003.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Village of Tyrone and Surrounding Community
Centre meeting dated April 26, 2003.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee meeting dated May 13, 2003.
(Received for Information)
The Honourable Norman Sterling, Attorney General, Minister
Responsible for Native Affairs, advising Council that they have
recently undertaken the most extensive courthouse restructuring
initiative in Ontario's history. Since 1996, they have committed
more than $269 million to construct and renovate court facilities
across the province. With respect to Durham Region, they are now
in the process of pursuing a new public-private partnership
approach to construct a consolidated courthouse that would bring
together all Durham court services into one location.
(Received for Information)
Robert Richards, President and Chief Administrative Officer,
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, announcing the
launch of an Ontario Parcel web site at www.ontarioparcel.ca. The
web site features general information, frequently asked questions,
delivery schedules, technical and contact information, and more.
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on May 7, 2003, passed the following
resolution regarding the Province's new direction on Nutrient
Management Act Regulations:
"a)
THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2003-P-45 be
received for information; and
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b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2003-P-
45 be forwarded to the Municipality of Brockton, the
Area Municipalities in Durham, the Durham
Agricultural Advisory Committee, the Durham
Environmental Advisory Committee and the Durham
Region Federation of Agriculture."
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee meeting dated
April 11, 2003.
(Received for Information)
Alex Penelas, Mayor, Miami-Dade County, Florida, inviting Council
to the Ninth Inter-American Conference of Mayors and Local
Authorities on June 24 - 26, 2003. The Conference will provide an
excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences of great
importance for all concerned with the consolidation of democracy
and the building of local government in our hemisphere.
(Received for Information)
Robert Hann, President, Valiant Property Management, writing to
The Right Honourable Jean Chretien, Prime Minister, requesting
that the Government of Canada support attracting Iter to the
Clarington site by voting to help fund this mega project.
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on May 7, 2003, passed the following
resolution regarding Cordon Count Program, 2002 FACTS Bulletin:
"a) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2003-P-47 be
received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2003-P-
47 be forwarded to the Local Municipalities, Minister
of Transportation, City of Toronto, Toronto Transit
Commission, GO Transit, Region of York, Region of
Peel, and the Region of Halton."
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated
April 15, 2003.
(Received for Information)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to the area
municipalities, advising that the Region of Durham passed a
resolution on May 7,2003, pertaining to the Annual Solid Waste
Management Servicing and Financing Study and proposed 2003
Current and Capital Budget and related financing.
(Received for Information)
M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, writing to The Right Honourable
Jean Chretien, Prime Minister, advising that the Town of Ajax on
May 12, 2003, endorsed the resolution of the Municipality of
Clarington with respect to the Iter project. Ajax Council is very
supportive of this project and the benefits of the Durham Region.
(Received for Information)
Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising Council that the
Township of Scugog on May 12,2003, endorsed the resolution of
the City of Pickering regarding the proposed Federal electoral
boundaries readjustment, in which they expressed their absolute
objection to divide Pickering as proposed in the Report tabled with
the Speaker of the House of Commons.
(Received for Information)
Ontario Power Generation, providing Council with a copy of the
Darlington Nuclear Report Card for the first quarter of 2003.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Port Granby Project Community Advisory Committee
meeting dated May 1, 2003.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory
Committee meeting dated May 7,2003.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Meeting
dated April 17, 2003.
(Received for Information)
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GO Transit Public Affairs Department, advising Council that to
celebrate Clean Air Day Canada, GO Transit is teaming up with ten
local transit systems for an exciting promotional campaign designed
to thank those who already use local transit and encourage those
who don't to give it a try. GO Transit, and their local transit
partners, are giving away 21 prize packs during the two-week
campaign. Each prize pack consists of a GO Transit July monthly
pass and free local transit travel for the month of July.
(Received for Information)
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Debbie Zimmerman, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of
Niagara and Karen Farbridge, Mayor, City of Guelph, encouraging
Council to participate in the Nations in Bloom competition.
(Received for Information)
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Mark Brogno, Coordinator, Fund Raising Event, Multiple Sclerosis
Society, Ontario Division, thanking Council for their support during
the 2003 SuperCities WALK for MS. $28,764.09 was collected on
WALK weekend. It can be expected that another few thousand
dollars will be mailed or dropped off to their office over the next few
weeks, brining the total raised by these four WALKs over their goal
of $30,000.
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Nuclear Canada, advising Council through their electronic
newsletter that Ontario Enterprise Minister Jim Flaherty stated that
the Ontario government is a strong supporter of siting the Iter
project in Canada. "It's a once-in-a-Iifetime opportunity to be able
to purchase a cluster of innovation and a clean energy source,"
stated Mr. Flaherty. The Minister has voiced his strong support to
the federal government, stating that the province of Ontario was
prepared to supply half the required funding of Canada's portion of
the Iter project. Minister Flaherty stated that, "It is vital that the
federal government be a strong and active supporter on the
project."
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Lifestyles Health Fitness, Goodlife Fitness, Curves for Women and
The Bottom Line, thanking Council for making the commitment that
the Municipality will not enter into direct competition with the local
fitness industry in new facility construction.
(Received for Information)
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David Pecaut, Chair, Toronto City Summit Alliance, inviting Council
to attend the second Toronto City Summit on June 5, 2003, at the
Metro Convention Centre. Mr. Pecaut has also provided a copy of
"Enough Talk", an action plan for the Toronto Region.
(Received for Information)
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Christine Stevenson, writing to Council as a positive Mosport
neighbour. Ms. Stevenson lives within Y2 km of the track on
Concession Road 9, and they were well aware of its operation
when they purchased their home. They decided that the days of
louder racing that would occur within the months the track operates
were not significant enough to prevent them from moving to this
beautiful area on the Oak Ridges Moraine. They have been more
than happy here and have found that the track gradually came to
playa significant and positive role in their lives for the months it
operates. They hear the sounds of the cars but the noise only
brings positive thoughts to them. Their introduction occurred with
people arriving on their doorstep looking for accommodation. They
eventually decided, like six other families locally, to operate a Bed
and Breakfast business from their home. Guests are thrilled to be
able to stay close to the track and their lives are richer for the
varied personalities and professions they have encountered.
Visitors staying with them eat out in restaurants in Bowmanville, fill
their tanks with gas at local gas stations before driving back to the
United States, buy groceries for lunches at local grocery stores and
firewood from neighbours along the road. They have seen guests
go antique shopping to Port Hope and Port Perry before returning
home. We may not be able to reduce the noise levels of the cars
for the months they run, but we can increase our understanding of
the role they play in our economy, and take pleasure in knowing the
dollars they create will eventually filter through to our hospitals and
other important services to the benefit of us all for years to come.
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Paul and Kara Pie Is, advising Council that five and a half years ago
they built their home in the shadows of Mosport and they have
never had a single moment of regret. They were aware that the
track was there but they still built here knowing what was
associated with living this close to a race track. They understand
noise can be of great concern to some people especially to
someone who moves into an area and finds that a race track is
being built. This may not be the case of the latest issue of noise
since it would mean that the noise issue is forty years old. They
would suspect that, like themselves, the track was here before they
moved in.
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They have a greater choice of where they live than a race track has
the option of where it can set up business. Mosport has been
operating since the early sixties and has contributed to the Region
in many ways; the biggest contribution would be the revenue that is
created by staging races that see fans come from various parts of
the world. Mr. and Mrs. Piels were pleased to see that there were
strict guidelines put in place for the Edenfest event, that would
certainly have been a noisy situation that would have bothered
them. Mosport is now only a racing venue and the noise issue is
one similar to those living in the flight path of an airport.
(Received for Information)
Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising Council that the
Township of Scugog on May 12, 2003, endorsed the resolution of
the Municipality of Clarington calling on the Federal and Provincial
Governments to pursue vigorously and take all necessary steps to
successfully attract Iter to Canada.
(Received for Information)
The Canadian Hearing Society, advising Council that the Canadian
Hearing Society is offering free of charge, an opportunity to try the
state of the art video conferencing services. Video conferencing is
an attractive alternative that will eliminate costly travel and
accommodation, eliminate lost time through travel and of course
will eliminate all those inconveniences associated with getting
together with someone who is a long distance away.
Resolution #C-302-03
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I - 4 be referred to the Clarington
Public Library Board.
"CARRIED"
The Honourable Lincoln Alexander, Minister of Citizenship, advising
Council of the tenth anniversary of the Lincoln M. Alexander Award
Program. Commencing in 2003, two secondary school students
and one individual between the ages of 16 and 25 whose name has
been put forward by the community, will be recognized for their
exemplary leadership in eliminating racial discrimination. Mr.
Alexander also advises that these awards have been increased
from $2,500 to $5,000 each. The deadline for nominations is
June 6, 2003.
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Resolution #C-303-03
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 8 be referred to the Clarington
Youth Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED'
Wil Gonidis, Regional Director, Bell Canada, advising Council that
they have received Council's resolution regarding the expansion of
the local calling area. However, there are a number of parties
impacted by the decision who have raised important questions
about implementation of the new process that should be addressed
prior to Bell working more closely with the municipality. For
example, there is uncertainty with regard to the following issues:
which service providers should be required to contribute to a fund
to compensate for lost long distance revenues; which would be
eligible to receive compensation; and how toll revenue
compensation should be computed. These issues will have to be
resolved before established local service providers, like Bell, can
provide any specific municipality with a final cost analysis or
develop any associated pricing impacts on affected constituents.
The timing of these resolutions is presently unclear.
Resolution #C-304-03
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 10 be referred to the Clerk's
Department.
"CARRIED"
John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to The Honourable Frank
Klees, Minister of Transportation, regarding the use of ATVs. Mr.
O'Toole advises that the municipality is suggesting that the Ministry
of Transportation close a tunnel under Highway 35/115 to prevent
drivers of ATVs from using the tunnel to cross under the highway
and then proceed over private property en route to trails in the
Ganaraska Forest.
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Resolution #C-305-03
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item I - 16 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Correspondence Items D - 12 and D - 13 were distributed as
handouts.
Resolution #C-306-03
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Items including item e approved as per the
agenda with the exception of Items D - 3 and D - 8 to D - 11 ,
inclusive.
"CARRIED"
B. Erin Rudderham, Public Health Nurse, Region of Durham,
requesting Council to proclaim June as "Health Before Pregnancy"
month. During this month, Durham Regional Health Department
Public Health Nurses will highlight lifestyle habits before pregnancy
that can affect the health of the baby. The overall theme is "Health
Before Pregnancy Makes a Difference".
(Proclaimed)
Chantal Mailhot, Oshawa Cycling Club, requesting Council's
permission to close specific roads within the Municipality of
Clarington to host its 20th Annual Scugog Circle Century Tour on
Sunday, August 24, 2003. The event is open to a maximum of 400
participants, and runs from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All routes begin
and end at Durham College in Oshawa, and run mostly on quiet
roads through rolling countryside.
(Approved provided organizers apply for
and obtain a road occupancy permit)
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Colleen Konoby, advising Council that she is in opposition to the
proposed Zoning By-law Amendment that would permit Bed and
Breakfast establishments. Ms. Konoby does not believe that there
can be proper control and/or monitoring of such establishments.
She does not want such an establishment on her street or
anywhere near where she lives. You can never be sure of the type
and character of a person who would use such an establishment,
whether they were a criminal or not. Such a person who would be
"here today and gone tomorrow" would not have the same care for
a community that one would have that lives here. Such people may
be out for their own pleasure with no respect for another's property,
such as noise, litter, property destruction, use of inappropriate
language and/or behaviour, and could possible even endanger our
children. Ms. Konoby states that an added three cars to homes
with Bed and Breakfasts would make her already crowded street
even more crowded.
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Director of Planning Services)
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Georg Krohn, Chair of Hospitality, Great Canadian Town Band
Festival, requesting Council to proclaim the Great Canadian Town
Band Festival, scheduled for Friday, June 13, 2003, at the Orono
Fairgrounds as well as Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15,
2003, at the Silvanus Gardens in Orono, as a community cultural
festival.
(Proclaimed that portion of the event
that is being held on public property as a
community cultural festival provided that
a policy of liability insurance for a
minimum of $2 million including liquor
liability is obtained, listing the
Municipality as an additional insured,
subject to conditions satisfactory to the
Director of FinancefTreasurer)
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Amanda Cliff, Director General, Communications Branch, Indian
and Northern Affairs Canada, inviting Council to share in the
celebration of National Aboriginal Day this June 21, 2003, a
celebration that recognizes the historical and contemporary
contributions of Aboriginal peoples in Canada.
(Proclaimed)
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Detective Craig Greentree, Durham Regional Police, requesting
Council to cover the cost of the ball diamond rental fee on
September 20, 2003. On September 20, 2003, the 3rd Annual
Luke's Place Charity Baseball Tournament will be held at the
Garnet B. Rickard Complex, east and west ball diamonds. This
event is organized in memory of Luke Schillings, a 3 year old boy
who was murdered in his Mitchell's Corners home in August of
1997 by his father. Luke's Place is a recognized charitable
foundation that was initiated by Kate Schilling, Luke's mother.
Their goal is to help raise funds that are needed to assist in
establishing Luke's Place, a much-needed facility within the Region
of Durham.
(Advised that the 2003 municipal grant
allocation has been expended and to
advise of grant policy for next year)
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Myno Van Dyke, Newcastle Village and District Historical
Society, requesting approval to close Highway 2 from
Church Street to Mill Street and from Mill Street to Beaver
Street in Newcastle, on June 21 and 22, 2003, for the
Massey Show Tractor Displays.
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Gary Cole, West Durham District Orange Lodge, requesting
approval to hold the Orange Day Parade in Orono on July 5,
2003.
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occupancy permit)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham writing to the area
municipalities, advising that the Region of Durham on May 7, 2003,
passed the following resolution:
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THAT Report #2003-J-12 of the Commissioners of
Social Services and Finance be forwarded to the Area
Municipal Councils for their review, and response by
June 16, 2003, regarding their willingness to
participate with the Region in the proposed
Community Rental Housing Program, specifically as it
relates to the following parameters:
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. The proposed 20 year program length;
. The preliminary unit allocations for each Area
Municipality as detailed in the report;
. The Area Municipal target rents as detailed in
this report;
. The development of tenders specific to each
Area Municipality;
. The mandatory proportional sharing of
incentives by the Area Municipality to a
minimum of the Regional contribution (i.e.
waiving of Development Charges or other
types of contributions such as municipal lands);
and
. The identification of the nature, location and
type of rental housing development required to
meet local needs; and
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THAT the Federal Minister of Human Resources
Development, the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, and local MPP's be
advised of the Region of Durham's concern with:
. The lack of significant financial participation by
the Provincial government in the Community
Rental Housing Program, since the non-
matching of Federal funds by the Province
creates an extraordinary higher financial
requirement for municipalities;
. The requirement for a tender instead of a
request for proposal process for the selection
of affordable housing projects;
. The limitations on municipal and private non-
profit housing participation;
. The limited timetable, which requires projects
to be selected by October 31, 2003, and
. That the ownership of public housing is limited
to 25% and that public dollars should be
invested in public housing in perpetuity."
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Resolution #C-307-03
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 3 be referred to the Director of
Planning Services and the Director of FinancefTreasurer.
"CARRIED"
Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that the
City of Pickering on April 28, 2003, passed the following resolution:
'WHEREAS in a resolution passed by the Council of the
Corporation of the City of Pickering on February 4, 2002,
directed the Director of Planning and Development to report
on the elements of a Growth Management Study which
would provide the basis for an Official Plan Review of all
lands within the northern boundary of Highway #7 and the
southern boundary as the C.P. Belleville Rail line; and
WHEREAS in the resolution passed by Pickering Council on
February 4, 2002, it was noted that the Official Plan Review
would from the basis for how Pickering will manage future
growth pressures; and
WHEREAS in a resolution passed on May 21, 2002,
Pickering Council established a Working Group whose
mandate was to prepare detailed terms of reference for the
Growth Management Study; and
WHEREAS this Working Group was comprised of
representatives of the City, including Members of Council,
the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Region of
Durham, the TRCA and various community stakeholder
groups; and
WHEREAS planning consultants, through the public
tendering process, were invited to submit proposals, based
on the detailed terms of reference prepared by the Working
Group, to carry out the Growth Management Study; and
WHEREAS Pickering Council enacted By-law Number
6013/02 on July 29,2002, to improve Interim Control over
the study area; and
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WHEREAS no objections were received by the City of
Pickering with respect to the passing of Interim Control By-
law Number 6013/02; and
WHEREAS the consulting firm of Dillon and Associates was
selected to undertake the Growth Management Study and
have held a series of Task Force Meetings and has held a
public Open House advising residents of the Study and
receive feedback; and
WHEREAS in a resolution passed on October 21,2002,
Pickering Council expressed its concern that the North
Pickering Land Exchange Review Panel was initiating
planning processes and principles in isolation of initiatives
already undertaken by the City of Pickering through its
Growth Management Study; and
WHEREAS in a letter dated October 22, 2002, to the
Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, Mayor Arthurs conveyed the resolution passed by
Council on October 21,2002, and went on to state Council's
desire to work in cooperation with the Province to arrive at
the best possible land use plan on the understanding that
the best plan can only be accomplished if local and Regional
planning processes are respected and the Province works
cooperatively with the City of Pickering and the Region of
Durham; and
WHEREAS in the letter dated October 22, 2002, Mayor
Arthurs requested that Members of Council have an
opportunity to meet with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing to discuss a cooperative planning process; and
WHEREAS two Zoning Orders that were filed on April 17,
2003, under the Planning Act and the Planning and
Development Act, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing effectively precluded the City of Pickering's and the
Regional Municipality of Durham's responsibility and
jurisdiction for planning for almost one-quarter of the
geographical area of the City of Pickering; and
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WHEREAS Section 2 of the Municipal Act, 2001, authorizes
municipalities "to be responsible and accountable
governments with respect to matters within their jurisdiction
and each municipality is given powers and duties under..."
the said Act which powers and duties include"... fostering
the current and future economic, social and environmental
well-being of the municipality.. ."; and
WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing by
his action on April 17, 2003, effectively placed his
government's interest above the stated intent of the
Municipal Act, 2001, and the interests of the constituents of
the Corporation of the City of Pickering;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the
City of Pickering hereby petitions the Legislative Assembly of
the Province of Ontario to repeal the two Zoning Orders filed
by the Minister of Municipal Affairs as the City of Pickering
continues with its Growth Management Study in consultation
with the Province of Ontario, the Region of Durham, the
TRCA and all interested stakeholders in this planning
process; and
FURTHER THAT the decisions of the City of Pickering
continue to have the full weight and authority of the Planning
Act and the Municipal Act, 2001; and
FURTHER THAT these decisions be of full force and effect;
and
FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to:
. The Honourable Ernie Eves, Premier of Ontario
. Dalton McGuinty, Leader of the Opposition
. Howard Hampton, Leader of the New Democratic
Party
. The Honourable Gary Carr, Speaker of the Legislative
Assembly
FURTHER THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to:
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The Association of Municipalities of Ontario
All Ontario Municipalities
GTA Task Force on Ontario Municipal Board Reform
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Resolution #C-308-03
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the resolution from the City of Pickering regarding the
Growth Management Study be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Brenda Percy, Information Coordinator, Administrative and
Governance Services, Municipality of Chatham-Kent, advising
Council that the Municipality of Chatham-Kent on April 22, 2003,
passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS there are insufficient controls to prevent
criminals convicted of first degree murder from being
incarcerated in minimum security facilities;
WHEREAS some of these criminals have simply walked
away from these institutions to become a serious risk to
society as well as a tremendous drain on police resources in
seeking out the return of these offenders;
WHEREAS the escape of these criminals from these
insecure facilities cause serious public alarm; and
THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council for the
Municipality of Chatham-Kent support the Canadian
Association of Police Boards in its efforts to express its
concerns to the Solicitor General of Canada about criminals
convicted of first degree murder being incarcerated in
minimum security facilities, and request that immediate
corrective action through changes to corrections policy be
taken to prohibit the incarceration of criminals convicted of
first degree murder in minimum security facilities."
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Resolution #C-309-03
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the resolution from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent
regarding incarceration of criminals be endorsed by the Council of
the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Linda Gasser, requesting Council to write to the Ministry of
Transportation forthwith, and ask that the draft Terms of Reference
pertaining to the 407 East Completion Environmental Assessment
be released to the public immediately. The Ministry of
Transportation has provided the Terms of Reference to the Durham
municipalities and two of the three advisory groups asking them to
consider the documents confidential. Ms. Gasser wonders why the
Ministry of Transportation bothered to set up a Community Advisory
Committee if they intend to keep us in the dark and withhold key
documents. By requesting that the draft Terms of Reference be
kept confidential, the Ministry of Transportation has put municipal
Councils in an untenable position. The Ministry is asking Council to
withhold key information from residents, during a public process
designed to solicit input from all stakeholders, on a project that will
have impacts across the Region.
Resolution #C-31 0-03
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the request from Linda Gasser to write the Ministry of
Transportation requesting the release of the draft Terms of
Reference pertaining to the 407 East Completion Environmental
Assessment be released to the public immediately be endorsed by
the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Report #1
G.P.A. Report
May 20, 2003
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June 2, 2003
Carl De Faria, Minister Responsible for Seniors, Ministry of
Citizenship, requesting Council to nominate a Senior of the Year
Award recipient by June 30, 2003. Each year the Government of
Ontario designates June as Seniors' Month to celebrate the
countless experiences, accomplishments and contributions of
seniors. Across the province, community organizations and local
governments host special events to recognize seniors and the
countless contributions they make to Ontario's way of life.
Recipients are individuals, who after age 65, have enriched the
social, cultural or civic life of the community, without thought of
personal or financial gain.
Resolution #C-311-03
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Mavis Carlton be nominated to receive the Senior of the Year
Award.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-312-03
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on May 20, 2003, be approved.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-313-03
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Addendum to Report EGD-17-03 be received;
THAT Report EGD-17-03 be lifted from the table and received;
THAT the policy attached to Addendum to Report EGD-17-03
addressing gates in fences abutting pubic open space be approved;
and
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
THAT this policy be incorporated into future subdivision
agreements.
"CARRIED"
By-law 2003-079 which relates to the recommendations contained
in Report PSD-065-03 which was approved by the General
Purpose and Administration Committee FORTHWITH on
June 2, 2003, was distributed as a handout.
Resolution #C-314-03
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2003-070 to
2003-079, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second
time:
2003-070
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
2003-071
being a by-law to amend By-law 2000-105, being a
by-law to prescribe the height and description of
lawful fences in the Municipality of Clarington
2003-072
being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Price
Waterhouse Coopers Toronto, Ontario, to enter into
agreement for the Commercial Review and Market
Impact Study, Bowmanville West Main Central Area
2003-073
being a by-law to authorize entering into an
Agreement with the Owners of Plan of Subdivision
S-C-2002-004 and any Mortgagee who has an
interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington in respect of S-C-2002-004
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2003-074 being a by-law to authorize entering into an
Agreement with the Owners of Plan of Subdivision
18T-90050 and any Mortgagee who has an interest in
the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality
of Clarington in respect of 18T-90050
2003-075 being a by-law to authorize entering into an
Agreement with the Owners of Plan of Subdivision
18T-95005 and any Mortgagee who has an interest in
the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality
of Clarington in respect of 18T-95005
2003-076 being a by-law to authorize an application to be made
to Council as the approving authority under the
Expropriation Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26 for the
approval of the expropriation of all interests in the
lands described as 774 Martin Road, Parts 14 and 15,
10R-234, Part Lot 15, Broken Front Concession,
former Township of Darlington, for the purposes of a
community park
2003-077 being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and the
Municipal Clerk to execute an agreement between the
Municipality of Clarington and with the Owner and the
Lessee of Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan
40R-21874 as provided for in Resolution #C-290-03
2003-078 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington
2003-079 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of
the former Town of Newcastle
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-315-03
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2003-070 to
2003-079, inclusive, be approved.
"CARRIED"
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OTHER BUSINESS
Boards and
Committees
Update
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June 2, 2003
Councillor Robinson advised Council that on July 26, 2003, the
Kendal Community Hall Board will be holding their annual Fun Day.
He advised that the Newcastle Arena Board has paid the
Municipality $59,000 towards their loan. On June 18th the Orono
BIA will be holding an Open Forum at the Orono Town Hall.
Councillor Trim advised Council that the Clarington Youth Advisory
Committee will be holding a special meeting at the Garnet Rickard
Complex tonight at 4:00 p.m. Bethesda House will be having a
meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. and Councillor Trim advised that they
are looking for an Executive Director of Operations.
Resolution #C-316-03
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the meeting be "closed" for consideration of a confidential
verbal report from the Solicitor pertaining to a legal matter.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-317 -03
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2003-080 being a
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington at this meeting held on the 2nd day of June 2003, and
that the said by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-318-03
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2003-080 be approved.
"CARRIED"
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ADJOURNMENT
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Resolution #C-319-03
June 2, 2003
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 1 :48 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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