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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/14/2002 ~ . . . Council Minutes PRAYER ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON January 14, 2002 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on January 14, 2002, 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 J. Rowe Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director of Engineering Services, 1. Cannella (attended until 7:50 p.m.) Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, M. Creighton (attended until 7:50 p.m.) Director of Planning Services, D. Crome (attended until 7:50 p.m.) Solicitor, D. Hefferon Director of Operations, F. Horvath (attended until 7:50 p.m.) Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Deputy Director of Community Services, B. Taylor (attended until 7:50 p.m.) Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor (attended until 7:50 p.m.) Confidential Secretary to the Clerk, H. Keyzers (attended until 7:50 p.m.) Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie MAYOR'S ANNUAL ADDRESS Mayor Mutton thanked Council and staff for a very good 2001. He especially thanked the men and women in the emergency services field, we are very proud of the job that they do. The year 2002 will mark the beginning of a Clarington wide recreation wave as the construction on the new Courtice twin pad arena will start. The Mayor also announced with pleasure that the municipality has now purchased land on Green Road and Baseline Road for a major baseball facility in Bowmanville with the ability to host large tournaments on regulation size hardball diamonds. The new Bowmanville baseball park will also host 2 softball diamonds and 4 soccer fields. The ultimate development of the Bowmanville Community park will have multi court basketball, multi court tennis and a skateboard facility. . Council Minutes - 2- January 14, 2002 . MAYOR'S ANNUAL ADDRESS . He is also announced that he has asked staff to expedite the purchase of the Rudell Road community park site in Newcastle and we will be preparing for a short term acquisition of this property some 4 - 8 years earlier than projected. This property will have 4 soccer pitches and 2 softball diamonds in the initial park development. Phase 2 will include a multi court tennis complex, multi-court basketball complex, skateboard facility, playground area and connectability with the Samuel Wilmot nature area. The ultimate park development for both the Bowmanville and the Newcastle properties will be the home of twin pad arenas paid for by development charges. Of course we will be continuing to build our "wonderland" parks with Pearce Fanm Park in Newcastle on the books for this year. 2002 will also be the year of transportation improvements across the municipality; the Bowmanville north/south transit route pilot project will become a reality. The Longworth bridge will be started this year and Longworth Avenue will be complete from Liberty Street to Regional Road 57 which will greatly alleviate traffic congestion in the Bowmanville area. Other transportation improvements will be Prestonvale Road in Courtice and Concession Street, Bowmanville. On the planning side, we expect to see the completion of the Clarington zoning by-law that will provide a much better marriage with our official plan. The first phase of the downtown Bowmanville fal;ade project will also commence. Clarington will continue to work on some significant Clarington-wide waterfront projects, hopefully with announcements by the end of this term. Customer service will remain our core administrative focus with extended business hours for our residents and some e-government initiatives that will increase accessibility to the municipality. Industrial/Commercial and Institutional growth will be our growth base objective. He added that 2001 was one of the best years for building permits since 1989. Several applications are expected to be submitted and of course, the icing on the cake will be the announcement of the Iter project, which will continue to bring worldwide attention and investment in Clarington. . In 2001 Clarington developed closer partnerships with the two School boards, Lakeridge Health Bowmanville and the City of Oshawa. In 2002, we will continue to work for the common benefit off all ratepayers together in order to expedite the construction of new schools, attract new physicians to Clarington and to find efficiencies between our municipalities respectively. Last year Clarington came in with the lowest tax increase in Durham Region and was recognized as one of the most financially stable municipalities in the GTA. This year's target of a 2% increase for today's services puts us in the same low increase range as other well-known fiscally responsible municipalities such as the City of Mississauga. Council Minutes - 3 - January 14, 2002 . MAYOR'S ANNUAL ADDRESS Thirdly, the core and non-core services review at Durham Region must result in the elimination of some of the services that are not mandated in order to reign in the Regional spending and projected perpetual tax increases. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Schell indicated that he would be disclosing a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item I - 34. ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Rowe advised Council that the Library Board has hired a new Chief Librarian to replace Cynthia Mearns. Ms. Patricia Enright will begin her duties at the Library commencing February 11, 2002. Ms. Enright comes to the Municipality of Clarington from Port Hope Library where she has been employed for the last 9 years. . MINUTES Resolution #C-008-02 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on December 10, 2001, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-009-02 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the minutes of a special meeting of Council held on January 7,2002, be approved. "CARRIED" DELEGATIONS . Cora Tonno, Wm. Tonno Construction Limited, 121 Marica Avenue, Oshawa, L 1G 3G9, appeared before Council to answer questions regarding Correspondence Item D - 9. .' . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - 1 F22.TA 1-2 C06.AN 1-3 C10.MO 1-4 C06.SA -4- January 14, 2002 Resolution #C-01 0-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Items I - 11, 1- 32, 1- 34, 1-36, I - 46, and I - 50. "CARRIED" Carllsenburg, Vice-President, Customer Relations, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, providing Council with an information kit regarding the 2001 Property Assessment Notice Mailing Campaign. The kit includes: . A sample Property Assessment Notice Five MPAC fact sheets A table-top display with brochures A copy of the Information Insert mailed to property owners (Received for Information) . . . Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated November 13, 2001 . (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on December 6, 2001, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT Mr. John Nemeth, Ms. Libby Racansky and Mr. John Howden be appointed as members of the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee; and b) THAT the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee and the local municipalities be advised of the appointments." (Received for Information) Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee dated October 9,2001. (Received for Information) Council Minutes - 5 - January 14, 2002 . COMMUNICATIONS 1-5 L 11.GE Cam Jackson, Minister of Citizenship, providing Council with a copy of the latest Abilities Magazine on the recently proposed Ontarians With Disabilities Act, 2001. (Received for Information) 1-6 P14.AN Laurie Whyte, President, Ontario Fur Managers Federation, providing Council with a copy of the Environmental Registry of public comment regarding the management of wolves in and around Algonquin Provincial Park. As the primary managers of Ontario's wild furbearer resources, they are concerned that the proposed regulations for a 30-month moratorium on the hunting and trapping of wolves in the area goes beyond what is necessary for adequate management. (Received for Information) 1-7 C10.MO John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, thanking Council for their leadership in supporting the resolution on public infrastructure. Mr. O'Toole is encouraged by the willingness of municipalities and the Province to work together on this important initiative, and looks forward to further cooperation from our federal colleagues. (Received for Information) . 1-8 D02.0A P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on December 5, 2001, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the Province be acknowledged for the Oak Ridges Moraine initiative and be strongly urged to provide financial and technical assistance to the Region and other stakeholders to implement the directions of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan; b) THAT Regional Council endorse Commissioner's Report No. 2001-P-95 as Durham Region's submission to the Province of Ontario on Bill 122 and the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan; c) THAT the Region does not support the Ministerial control for establishing, revoking or amending the Oak Ridges Moraine legislation and that any changes to the Plan should be effected by legislation subsequent to a full public consultation process; . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-9 C10.MO 1- 10 D02.0A - 6- January 14, 2002 d) THAT the Oak Ridges Moraine legislation be amended to specifically provide for the timely progressive rehabilitation of mineral aggregate operations; e) THAT the Oak Ridges Moraine legislation allow for the more restrictive Regional Official Plan policies to apply to aggregate operations and agricultural uses; and f) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2001-P- 95 be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Durham local municipalities, the Region's of Peel and York and the Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition." (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on December 5,2001, passed the following resolution regarding Ministry of the Environment - Municipal Groundwater Studies Initiative: "THAT Report #2001-W-147 of the Commissioner of Works be received for information and a copy be sent to the Municipality of Clarington, Township of Brock, Township of Scugog and Township of Uxbridge and the Conservation Authorities within the Region of Durham." (Received for Information) Katherine Guselle, President, Save the Ganaraska AGAIN (SAGA), advising Barbara Konyi, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, that they see some potential problems with the draft Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. They have great concerns that the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act and the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan do not allow the municipalities' Official Plans' aggregate and agricultural policies to be more restrictive than the Plan. They also have great concerns about further expansion of aggregate extraction in the 2 km wide Natural Linkage Area and Core Areas. They further strongly object to the consideration of aggregate extraction in Core Areas during the 10- year review of the Plan. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 12 C10.MO I - 13 M06.GE I - 14 C06.SA 1- 15 D02.0A - 7 - January 14, 2002 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of correspondence from James M. Flaherty, Minister, regarding the resolution on gasoline prices. The Minister writes that the gasoline tax has not changed in the time that this government has been in office and that it has remained at 14.7 cents per litre, with diesel at 14.3 cents. He adds that there is no guarantee that reducing these taxes at the provincial level would translate into savings for consumers. (Received for Information) Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that municipal governments in Ontario will operate under a new Municipal Act. A number of amendments were made to the Bill in response to AMO's submission. Of note is a new provision that requires a review of the legislation in 2007 and every five (5) years. There is nothing in the legislation that would prevent changes outside of the mandatory review periods. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee held on November 20, 2001. (Received for Information) Stephanie Jurrius, Legislative Assistant, Region of Peel, advising Council that the Region of Peel on December 6, 2001, passed the following resolution: "That Regional Council receive the report of the Commissioner of Planning dated November 15, 2001, titled "Impacts of Bill 122 and the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan" and the attached appendices; And further, that the subject report and appendices be forwarded to the Province as the Region of Peel's input into Bill 122 and the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan; And further, that Regional Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to amend the proposed Bill 122 and draft Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan in accordance with the subject re port; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - 16 D08.GE 1- 17 L 11.GE 1- 18 C06.DU 1- 19 D02.0A -8- January 14, 2002 And further, that Provincial staff be requested to consult with the Region of Peel on the development of implementation regulations, manuals and guidelines being prepared by the Province in support of Bill 122 and the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan; And further, that a copy of the subject report be sent to the area municipalities in Peel Region, adjacent Regions and area municipalities, Counties and Conservation Authorities, the Region of Durham, and interested parties, for their information; And further, that the Region of Peel request additional funding from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the additional responsibilities downloaded to the Region of Peel for the Oak Ridges Moraine conservation plan." (Received for Information) A.L. Georgeiff, Commissioner of Planning, Region of Durham, providing Council with a copy of Report 2001-P-100, Official Plan Review - Population Targets. (Received for Information) The Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising Council of the formal requirements for Year 2 of the Municipal Performance Measurement Program and to acknowledge the great efforts and spirit of cooperation that went into revising the program for 2001. Council may access the formal requirements made under Section 83.1 of the Municipal Act at www.mah.Qov.on.ca. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee Meeting of November 23, 2001. (Received for Information) John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of his correspondence addressed to Steve Gilchrist, Chair of the Committee on General Government regarding Clarington's concerns over not having an opportunity to address the Committee on Bill 122, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act 2001. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-20 D02.0A 1-21 S04.GE 1-22 C06.NE 1-23 T03.GE - 9 - January 14, 2002 Steve Gilchrist, M.P.P., Scarborough East, thanking Council for their letter regarding the scheduling of debutants for the hearings on Bill 122, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act 2001. It was, indeed, regrettable that the Committee received three times as many requests than there were speaking slots but he did ensure that there was a broad range of interests represented. To that end, presumably the Region of York would have shared much, if not all, of the concerns of other municipalities situated on the moraine. At the same time, Mr. Gilchrist can assure Council that Committee members gave equal consideration to written submissions and he notes that they did receive a brief from the Municipality of Clarington. To that end, he can assure Council that, unless a different series of suggestions or concerns was advanced in an oral presentation, we can rest assure that the Municipality was not, in any way, disadvantaged. (Received for Information) Lisa Kowal, Chair of the Advisory Committee, Clarington Project, providing the Ministry of Community and Social Services with a proposal for funding for the Clarington Project Activity Centre. As a group of community members who have come together to find solutions to issues facing people with developmental disabilities in the Clarington Area, they have had much success. They have all worked very hard to achieve the degree of success they have so far. Although they have experienced a good degree of success, they now find themselves at a point of needing more than community support and resources. The community and the demands for services have grown in both number and complexity. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board. (Received for Information) Alan Drozd, Principal Planner, Policy and Special Projects, City of Oshawa, advising Council that the City of Oshawa on December 3,2001, passed the following resolutions: "1. THAT Report DS-01-276 dated November 14, 2001, from the Commissioner of Development Services, be endorsed as the City of Oshawa's comments on the Durham Transportation Master Plan - Public Consultation Draft - September 2001; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-24 C06.CE 1-25 C06.GA 1-26 A01.FE 1- 27 A01.AS - 10- January 14, 2002 2. THAT a copy of Report DS-01-276 dated November 14, 2001, from the Commissioner of Development Services, be forwarded to the Region of Durham and all Durham area municipalities; and 3. THAT staff prepare an addendum report focusing on the needs and importance of the movement of goods into, within, and exiting the Region." and "1. THAT the report of the Commissioner of Development Services, dated November 28,2001, Item No. CM-01- 91 Addendum, be endorsed as additional City of Oshawa comments on the Durham Transportation Master Plan - Public Consultation Draft - September 2001; 2. THAT a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Development Services, dated November 28, 2001, Item No. CM-01-091 Addendum, be forwarded to the Region of Durham and all Durham area municipalities." (Received for Information) Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated December 4, 2001. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated November 15, 2001 and December 13, 2001. (Received for Information) Jack Layton, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, advising Council of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Second Annual Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show in Ottawa on February 7 - 9, 2002. (Received for Information) Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), advising Council of the ROMA nominations and elections 2002 annual conference. Nominations must be submitted by February 1, 2002. (Received for Information) Council Minutes - 11 - January 14, 2002 . COMMUNICATIONS 1-28 E05.GE Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology, advising Council that Ontario's electricity market will open to competition on May 1, 2002. Earlier this year, Premier Harris announced that the market would open to competition when the following four key principles were met: protecting consumers and offering more choice; ensuring a strong business climate with a reliable supply of electricity; protecting the environment; and encouraging new ways of doing business and new sources of power. (Received for Information) 1-29 SOO.GE Gail Paech, Assistant Deputy Minister, Long-Term Care Redevelopment Project, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, advising Council that the Government of Ontario has recently reaffirmed its position on the current role municipalities play in long- term care, and has decided not to alter the existing statutory requirement for municipalities to operate a home for the aged. (Received for Information) . 1- 30 L 11.MU Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), advising Council that AMO welcomes a new era of cooperation as a historic memorandum of understanding on provincial-municipal consultation is signed. The memorandum of understanding follows passage of a new Municipal Act for Ontario, the first comprehensive overhaul of Ontario's municipal legislation in 150 years. The new Act is the product of extensive consultation and hard work with municipal and business groups to find the right balance between municipal flexibility and strong accountability to taxpayers. (Received for Information) 1-31 A01.UR Urban Development Institute/Ontario (UDI), advising Council of the UDI evening workshop 2002 "Economic Market and Housing Update" being held on January 23, 2002. (Received for Information) 1- 33 E07.GE John Murphy, Executive Vice President - Human Resources, Ontario Power Generation, announcing that Ontario Power Generation and the Durham Regional Police Services entered into a multi-million dollar, multi-year security service agreement covering Ontario Power Generation's Pickering and Darlington nuclear generating stations. This agreement provides for added specialized police presence at their nuclear stations, utilizing highly skilled Durham Regional Officers, and it will be accomplished without burdening regional taxpayers. (Received for Information) . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-35 M04.GE 1-37 C06.KA 1-38 A05.GE 1-39 C06.IT 1-40 M02.GE I - 41 C10.MO - 12- January 14, 2002 Paul Brace, Manager of Planning Services, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, regarding a second access to Newcastle Public School. Mr. Brace has discussed the issue with the Facilities Services Department of the Board. They feel that the Board complied with all the requirements of the Municipality during the site plan process. The site plan was approved with the single access to the property. The Board has no plans to alter this. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation Authority dated December 5, 2001. (Received for Information) Malcolm Heins, Chief Executive Officer, The Law Society of Upper Canada, providing Council with copies of brochures entitled "Making a Complaint: How we can help" and "The Lawyers Fund for Client Compensation: How it works." (Received for Information) Iter Canada, providing Council with a copy of Update, volume eight - December 2001. (Received for Information) Dr. D.L. Reynolds, Associate Medical Officer of Health, providing Council with a copy of the "Snapshot on Teen Pregnancy." The snapshot describes trends in the teen pregnancy rate for Durham Region and Ontario and also explores the hospital teen pregnancy rates for Durham Region municipalities. In addition, this report describes what the Health Department is doing to prevent teen pregnancy and to support pregnant teens and teen mothers. (Received for Information) John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, thanking Council for copying him regarding the resolution of the Township of Havelock-Belmont- Methuen with respect to standardized health services, home care and ambulance services. Mr. O'Toole has referred this resolution to the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-42 A01.GR 1- 43 M02.GE 1- 44 M02.GE 1- 45 L11.GE 1-47 C06.SA - 13 - January 14, 2002 Gordon J. Chong, Greater Toronto Services Board, providing Council with copies of the Draft Countryside Strategy for the Greater Toronto Area (GT A). The Draft Countryside Strategy consolidates, in one document, the many issues that affect the GTA countryside. (Received for Information) Donna Eastwood, Clarington Board of Trade, advising Council that the Clarington Business Exhibition (CBEX 2002) is being set for Friday, May 3rd at the Garnet Rickard Complex. (Received for Information) Canadian Red Cross, advising Council that volunteers are needed for the Personal Disaster Assistance Program (PDA). The Personal Disaster Assistance Program is a partnership program with the local municipal fire services, which provides help when needed to victims of a personal tragedy. Their service objective is to provide basic and immediate needs, up to a 72 hour period, to those directly affected by a personal disaster such as a house fire, gas leak, serious motor vehicle crash, etc., in a way that impacts their ability to better cope with losses. (Received for Information) Ralph Goodale, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, thanking the Mayor for his presentation on November 6, 2001, to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources on Bill C-27, An Act respecting the Long-term Management of Nuclear Fuel Waste. Mr. Goodale would like to assume that the municipality's views have been heard and understood. He fully recognizes that the municipality is very interested in the selection of an approach that would eventually be implemented for the long-term management of nuclear fuel waste. Mr. Goodale is encouraging Clarington to liaise with the Waste Management Organization (WMO) to make our views known and continue to inform the Government about the results of our discussions. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee dated December 11, 2001. (Copy attached) (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 48 E05.GE 1- 49 C06.CL I - 11 D02.0A - 14- January 14, 2002 The Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising Council that on December 12, he introduced framework legislation that would help ensure safe and sustainable water services for Ontario. If passed, the proposed legislation would be an important step to ensuring long-term financial stability for water and sewage systems. Moving toward full-cost recovery is good stewardship. If the true cost of using water services is paid, he hopes to see it is no longer taken for granted and this important natural resource will be used more wisely. The Sustainable Water and Sewage Systems Act, 2001 has now received first reading and they will work together throughout the legislative process to find practical solutions for preserving groundwater and our many lakes and rivers as one of Ontario's most precious resources. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated November 29,2001. (Received for Information) Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising Council that legislation to protect the water resources and natural features on the Oak Ridges Moraine was passed by the Ontario Legislature. The legislation passed includes amendments to: require a revocation of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan to be subject to a public process; require public consultation when the plan is reviewed in 10 years; ensure that the 10-year review cannot consider removing lands within natural core and natural linkage designations; and require final approval by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for zoning amendments required to bring local zoning into conformity with the Plan. Resolution #C-011-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item I - 11 be received for information. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-32 L 11.GE 1-34 C06.ST - 15- January 14, 2002 Robert W. Runciman, MPP, Leeds-Grenville, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, announcing a new resource tool which has been developed - the Community and Economic Development Resources (CEDR). This new web-based resource is designed to help advance community's economic development strategies. Whether you are just getting started, or looking to rejuvenate community and economic development plans, CEDR can help identify the range of strategies available and show how Ontario's programs and services can help. Resolution #C-012-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item I - 32 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-013-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-012-02 be amended by adding the following: "THAT a copy of the correspondence be send to the Clarington Board of Trade." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-012-02 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item I - 34 and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell is employed by St. Mary's Cement. Minutes of the St. Mary's Cement Community Relations Committee dated September 12, 2001. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-36 E05.GE 1-46 C06.CL - 16- January 14, 2002 Resolution #C-014-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - 34 be received for information. "CARRIED" Elizabeth Witmer, MPP, Minister of the Environment, writing Council in response to their letter dated October 16, 2001, regarding biosolids and related water testing. A hydrogeologist within the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has reviewed the situation and visited the sites. The hydrogeology report received on September 27,2001, by the York-Durham District Office recommends test wells in the area of the berm, the composting facility and the gravel pits. This will aid in modelling of groundwater flow and allow chemical and microbiological testing to determine any potential adverse impacts. A site meeting was held on October 18, 2001, with members of Protect the Ridges and MOE staff. The meeting was held to discuss the report findings and identify the locations for the test wells. Well locations were adjusted slightly based on comments from the Protect the Ridges representatives. Resolution #C-O 15-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item I - 36 be received for information. "CARRIED" Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee dated December 20, 2001. Resolution #C-O 16-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item 1- 46 be received for information. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I-50 A01.KA D - 2 M04.GE - 17- January 14, 2002 Ian D. Macnab, Chief Administrative Officer, Kawartha Conservation Authority, providing Council with copies of the proposed 2002 budget for Kawartha Conservation. They are seeking Council's endorsement of the budget and support for it within the Region of Durham. Resolution #C-O 17-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham be advised that the Municipality of Clarington supports the Kawartha Conservation's levy request pertaining to the Municipality. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-018-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Items D -1, D -19, D - 20, D - 21, D - 22, D - 25, and D - 26 - D 31, inclusive. "CARRIED" Della and Rodney Graham, writing to Council regarding an area of concern which is bordered by Hemmingway Drive, Pebble Beach Drive and Pinedale Crescent in Courtice and is the greenbelt/conservation area/park behind these homes. They have lived at 31 Pinedale Crescent for 10 years and before any of the homes on Pebble Beach Drive or Hemmingway Drive were built. They moved to this area and paid significantly more money for their home for the privilege of backing on to a conservation area that they knew would never be built on. Over the last five years they have seen a deterioration of this area to the point that it looks more like a recycle compost heap than the lovely greenbelt that they moved into. People dump their dirt, trees, grass, leaves, plants, rocks, cement etc. in the trees behind them and throughout the whole area. The whole area's landscaping has been changed to suit other people's agendas. Some people have gardens planted outside their lot boundaries with trees planted around them that completely blocks off access to the Greenbelt area and makes entry next to impossible. Some people have gone past their property lines by 100 to 200 feet. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-3 T08.GE D-4 M04.GE - 18- January 14, 2002 They have ripped out trees and brush, replanted trees taken from the conservation area and sodded over walkway paths and encroached on the natural beauty to the point where there is no natural beauty left in their area. These people have tried to intimidate people to stay off "their lawns" and are trying to block off all access to a path that runs far behind their property lines. They have already sodded over one path that ran closer to their property line and reach farther into the greenbelt every year. (Correspondence referred to the Municipal Clerk) Patricia Lee, providing Council with a petition that was brought to Council's attention on June 26, 2001, regarding the traffic flow along Liberty Street South of King Street. On Thursday, November 29, 2001, there was a young girl, 13 year-old Leigh Anne Tendam, fatally hit by a pick-up truck on Liberty Street South, between Nelson Street and Southway Drive and later died that night due to her injuries. Ms. Lee would like to stress her concerns on this tragic accident and wonders why it has had to come to the death of a child to hopefully realize that Liberty Street South of King Street is no longer a safe street. (Correspondence referred to the Region of Durham) Petition from concerned seniors regarding the new fitness rates. Most of the seniors come to the gym in the morning when it is not crowded with the members that are still out there working. Most of them use only the exercise gym and change room facilities. As a group, they are not as interested in Yoga classes or swimming classes as they are in achieving a membership rate that they can afford. They are aware that there are rates offered for people that choose to swim only. Why is it that if someone wanted to use only the swimming pool portion of the facility, they can get a special low rate, but if they want to use only the exercise room, they have to pay the full cost of all that is offered? Are we trying to force them to quit or look elsewhere for an exercise facility? They don't want to look for another gym because they like the one they are at and their property tax dollars are supporting it. But don't fool ourselves, there are lots of other facilities close by that offer lower cost rates. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Community Services) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-5 C10.MO D-6 S08.SM - 19- January 14, 2002 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising Council that the City of Oshawa on December 3, 2001, passed the following resolution: "1. THAT the fluorescent yellow/green colour be adopted as the standard for school area, school crossing and school crossing ahead signs consistent with the Transportation Association of Canada, Manual of Uniform Traffic control Devices; 2. THAT funding for the conversion of signs to the new standard be considered with the 2002 Operating Budget; and 3. THAT copies of Report OS-01-0465 dated November 8, 2001, from the Commissioner, Department of Operational Services be forwarded to the Region of Durham and its area municipalities." (Correspondence referred to the Director of Engineering and the Director of Operations for review and report) Bob Wing, President, De-Ka Home Entertainment Inc., advising Council of his concerns regarding second hand smoke in the workplace up to 15 hours a day, 7 days a week. Mr. Wing operates a video specialty store in the Bowmanville Mall. His location in the mall is next to a Coffee Time donut shop. This shop permits smoking as per the by-laws of the Municipality of Clarington. The coffee shop is open to the Atrium at the east end of the mall as is his shop, Goodlife Fitness, Saan and Soundworks. The smoke coming from the coffee shop fills his video store and at times is extremely bad, causing sore eyes and throats. Mr. Wing is requesting that Council take steps to protect him, his staff and his patrons from the choking second hand smoke coming from Coffee Time at the Bowmanville Mall. They have the right to work in a smoke-free atmosphere like the Town Hall. (Correspondence referred to the Municipal Clerk) Council Minutes - 20- January 14, 2002 . COMMUNICATIONS D - 7 F21.DE Paul Christensen, writing to Council regarding the imposing development charges on his building permit for 7700 Carscadden Road. Development charges may not be charged for his building permit as defined by 2, (3), (b). Furthermore this is not a new lot, as there was a house on this lot up to the fall of 1989. The Ontario Municipal Board has already ruled that imposing of development charges in similar cases was outside the intent of the Development Charges Act, 1997. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) D-8 T02.GE John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to Ron Hooper, Chairman, Bowmanville Business Improvement Association, regarding a suggestion from one of this constituents for a fundraising during the Christmas season that the BIA may find of interest. The suggestion is that parking meters be used at this time of the year to collect change for local charities. The free parking will still be provided, but that shoppers be given the option of feeding the meters with spare change for charity. The coins collected voluntarily during the Christmas free parking program might be given to a group such as the Salvation Army or some other charity that is especially active at Christmas. . (Correspondence referred to the Municipal Clerk) D-9 D21.DE Scott Brown, Wm. Tonno Construction Limited, advising Council that they are the owners of 3112 Tooley Road. The current house on the property is vacant and damaged through vandalism to the extent that renovation is not an option. In addition this land is under review and proposed for a school site. In order to clean up and maintain this property in a proper and safe state they need to "board up" the house or demolish it. Boarding up the house will only serve as a very temporary solution. The vandalism will not stop unless the house is demolished. They are prepared to face the loss of the house value and the additional cost of demolishing the house in order to secure the premises. It is however not encouraging to do all this when they are then faced, through the policy of the Municipality of Clarington, with a Municipal levy charge if they have not obtained a building permit within two years of receiving a demolition permit. Mr. Brown is requesting that they be exempt from the two-year limit and that no development charge levy be applied to this lot in the future. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 10 M02.GE D - 11 M02.GE D - 12 E05.GE - 21 - January 14, 2002 Melissa Whitefield, Regional Marketing Representative, Central Lakes Region, Canadian Red Cross, requesting that Council partner with them to be educators to the communities and workplaces. Leading by example, they hope that Council considers their revised and current 3-year First Aid programs for our individual staffing needs. They have very limited resources and are not accustomed to promoting their services. The Red Cross believes that any support generated should get to those who need it the most and not to self promotion or advertising. Therefore, they are asking Council to work together with them in providing visual presence where possible. Some examples that were suggested would be to provide a linkage from the municipal website to the Red Cross National website. Another would be to ensure that they are listed in the Municipality's directories. (Correspondence referred to the Communications and Tourism Officer) N. Erie Sexsmith, Chair, Walk of Hope, Oshawa-Whitby Kiwanis, Local Support Committee, requesting Council to proclaim the week of January 20th "Walk of Hope" week. Mr. Norman Ball is a 58 year old grandfather from Toronto. Mr. Ball has devoted 2 years of his life to walk 8,250 miles across North America to raise $10 million to help save desperate and dying children of third world countries. Some of these children endure unbearable conditions living in the streets of Romania, Guatemala, EI Salvador, Brazil and India. Mr. Ball's "Walk of Hope" commenced January 1, 2001, in Phoenix, Arizona. He is currently in Chatham, Ontario and expects to walk through Durham Region on January 20 - 24, 2002. (Proclaimed) Natalie Eyre, writing to Council regarding the phase out and possible ban of pesticides on private property. As a responsible home owner, she works hard at maintaining her property. Ms. Eyre is asking to oppose such drastic measures as a ban or other restrictions that limit her choice as to how she maintains her property. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Operations) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 13 F11.GE D -14 M02.GE D -15 S08.SM - 22- January 14, 2002 Peter Richtig, Executive Director, AIDS Committee of Durham, requesting financial assistance. The AIDS Committee of Durham is an incorporated, not-for-profit, community-based charity, and is celebrating its tenth year of service to the people of Durham Region. As their work in the community continues to grow past their ability to fund-raise, they constantly need to look at new sources of revenue. They are, historically funded through the federal and provincial governments and through local fund-raising initiatives. The AIDS Committee of Durham provides a host of services to the people of the community and they would ask that Council formally recognize the contribution that they make to the health and welfare of the community by making a small grant to their organization; so that they can continue to provide services to the whole of Durham Region. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Community Services) Robin Newell, Program Coordinator-Person to Person Campaign, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario-Durham East Chapter, requesting Council to proclaim the month of February, 2002 as Heart Month. A flag raising ceremony at the Municipal Administrative Centre would recognize this proclamation. Every February the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario celebrates Heart Month by holding its Person-to-Person Giving Campaign. This annual campaign raises funds by canvassing neighbourhoods throughout Ontario. (Proclaimed and approval granted to raise the Heart and Stroke Foundation Flag at the Municipal Administrative Centre) J.P.'s Sports Bar, writing to Council regarding a new smoking by- law. As the owner of J.P.'s Sports Bar in Newcastle he is personally against this by-law. Most of his customers are also opposed to this by-law. Such a by-law may well put them out of business. He would say that 95% of their business is from patrons who smoke. He believes that it should be up to the individual business owner to decide whether their establishment will operate as smoking or non smoking. (Correspondence referred to the Municipal Clerk) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -16 C12.SA D -17 C12.BO D - 18 M02.GE - 23 - January 14, 2002 Allan Hewitt, Chair, Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee, advising Council that there are two vacancies, which the Committee would like filled as soon as possible. Mr. Hewitt also advises that he has been nominated by the Committee to take the Chair's position, vacated by Terry Hutchinson. (Correspondence referred to the Municipal Clerk) Dianne McKenzie, advising Council that she is submitting her resignation from the Bowmanville Museum Board effective January 9, 2002. (Ms. McKenzie be thanked for her dedication to the Board and correspondence referred to the Municipal Clerk) Rev. G.v. Leahy, Pastor, St. Joseph's Parish, advising Council of the upcoming events regarding the World Youth Day 2002: 1. Four Parish Walkathon - Sunday, May 25, 2002 This is a four parish walkathon involving St. Anthony, St. Therese, St. Joseph's and St. Francis of Assisi. There are three starting points, one in each community and ending at Bowmanville Memorial Park. 2. World Youth Day Cross - Wednesday, June 5th and 6th, 2002 The Cross is a marker for the start of World Youth Day 2002. As the Cross journeys from Montreal into Toronto, along Highway 2, it will be stopping in Newcastle and Bowmanville. The Cross will be placed on public display at Bowmanville Memorial Park ending with a Candle Light Vigil in St. Joseph's Church. 3. Bowmanville as a Rest Stop - Friday through Sunday, July 26 - 28, 2002; Council Minutes - 24- January 14, 2002 . COMMUNICATIONS St. Joseph's Parish has been asked by the National Level to be a Rest Stop for the pilgrims making their way into Toronto. What this means for Bowmanville is the provision of rest areas with washroom, medic-stations and possibly mechanic stations. St. Joseph's Parish will also be provided bottled water and light snacks. (Activities approved provided the organizers apply for and obtain Road Occupancy Permits and that the correspondence be referred to the Director of Operations) D - 23 M02.GE Shelley Dooher, Manager, Volunteer Initiatives, Human Investment Programs, advising Council that the Department of Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) was proud to launch the Therese Casgrain Volunteer Award. The award honours the memory of Therese Casgrain and acknowledges the contributions Canadian volunteers make to society. Each year, the award recognizes a Canadian man and woman whose pioneering spirit, social commitment and lifelong voluntary efforts have contributed significantly to the advancement of a social cause and the well- being of their fellow Canadians. (Correspondence referred to the Municipal Clerk to place an ad in the local newspapers requesting nominations) . D - 24 M02.GE Cynthia Williams, President, The Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC), inviting Council to submit nominations for the award of the Vanier Medal. This Medal was established in 1962. It is awarded annually, as a mark of distinction and administrative excellence, to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to public administration. An independent panel of five judges, appointed annually, selects the person, who, in its opinion is the outstanding candidate of those nominated for the award. Posting date for the nominations with accompanying background material is March 31,2002. (Correspondence referred to the Municipal Clerk to place an ad in the local newspapers requesting nominations) . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 1 C10.MO D - 19 M04.GE - 25 - January 14, 2002 Sharon Vokes, County Clerk, Corporation of the County of Grey, advising Council that the Corporation of the County of Grey on December 4, 2001, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has announced the creation of Smart Growth Management Councils; AND WHEREAS these Councils appear to be arbitrarily imposed upon the Municipal Sector; AND WHEREAS the imposition of a non-elected body assuming the authority of the Provincial government over duly elected Municipal Councils is not considered a beneficial addition to an already complex local government sector; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of Ontario reconsider its proposal and invite further consultation from the Municipal sector and more particular, the Association for Municipalities of Ontario prior to reintroducing any similar Smart Growth proposal so they truly can support and assist Municipal and inter municipal decision making rather than further eroding the democratic process of Municipal government; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario, A.M.O., all Cabinet Ministers, the Leaders of the Opposition parties, as well as our local MPP's." Resolution #C-019-02 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 1 be received for information. "CARRIED" Pete Maartense, advising Council that he feels that it is a waste of space and money to place an Olympic size ice surface in the new complex. There will be a tremendous amount of extra upkeep, not to mention the extra costs to refrigerate areas this large. It is a well known fact that even NHL players have problems adjusting to these larger ice pads. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 20 F05.BU D - 21 F05.BU - 26- January 14, 2002 Resolution #C-020-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item D - 19 be referred to the Director of Community Services. "CARRIED" Brenda Carrigan, Board Chairman, Clarington Public Library, advising Council that the Library Board's capital budget request for 2002 is $1,000,000.00. This request is hereby submitted to Council in accordance with By-law 85-85. The Library Board recognizes that this is a significant increase in the amounts requested in the past. The major item in the 2002 budget is the amount requested for the furnishings and equipment for the new main library. Resolution #C-021-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item D - 20 be referred to the Director of Finance/Treasurer for inclusion in the 2002 budget. "CARRIED" Brenda Carrigan, Library Board Chairman, Clarington Public Library, advising Council that the Clarington Public Library's current budget request, including non-controllable impact items and priority #1 for 2002 is $1,479,229.00. This request is hereby submitted to Council in accordance with By-law 85-85. Resolution #C-022-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item D - 21 be referred to the Director of Finance/Treasurer for inclusion in the 2002 budget. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 22 C06.CL D -25 - 27- January 14, 2002 Gerald Brown, Vice Chair of Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee, advising Council that the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee on January 7, 2002, passed the following resolution: "THAT at the next Municipality of Clarington Council meeting, the Municipality of Clarington be requested to pass a by-law that will eliminate the dumping/depositing of paper sludge within the Municipality of Clarington." Resolution #C-023-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item D - 22 be referred to the Municipal Clerk for review and report. "CARRIED" Robert Kyle, Commissioner & Medical Officer of Health, Region of Durham, forwarding the final draft of the Durham Region West Nile Virus Response Plan to Council. The purpose of the plan is to define the respective roles of the Region of Durham and the area municipalities with respect to West Nile Virus (WNV) surveillance, control and prevention. In general, the plan envisages that the Region shall lead WNV surveillance and communications activities and the area municipalities shall lead source reduction and vector control activities. Resolution #C-024-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence D - 25 be referred to the Director of Operations for review and report. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 26 C10.MO D - 27 M02.GE - 28- January 14, 2002 Ulli S. Watkiss, City Clerk, City of Toronto, providing Council with a copy of Clause NO.6 contained in Report No. 17 of the Works Committee, headed "Results of Litter Audit and Formation of Clean Streets Working Group", which was adopted, without amendment, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on December 4, 5 and 6, 2001. Council has requested the Minister of the Environment to amend Bill 90, Ontario's Waste Diversion Act, to include brand owner responsibility for municipal litter abatement by providing full funding for municipal litter abatement programs or by implementing deposit return programs; and has forwarded a copy of that letter to the Chairman of the Ontario Standing Committee on General Government, and to all Ontario municipalities urging that they consider supporting this request of the Provincial Government. Resolution #C-025-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the City of Toronto's report entitled "Results of Litter Audit and Formation of Clean Streets Working Group" be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Raymond Carriere, National Chairman, Communities in Bloom, inviting Council to participate in the 2002 Ontario edition of Communities in Bloom. First, there are provincial and national editions of Communities in Bloom, thus municipalities have the opportunity to learn more about the program and receive valuable information. Second, Communities in Bloom will help our local committee to organize and finance itself by providing helpful information to involve and prepare our community along with fund raising venues. Finally, all municipalities, participating in either the national or the provincial editions, receive a rating (from one to five "blooms"). This rating system is aimed to identify the communities that are worthwhile to live in, work and visit. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 28 T06.GE D - 29 C10.MO - 29- January 14, 2002 Resolution #C-026-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Correspondence Item D - 27 be received; and THAT a copy of the correspondence be sent to the Manager of Communications and Tourism. "CARRIED" Salt Institute of Canada, writing to Council regarding whether or not "road salts" should be declared "toxic" substances under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. They are asking that Council join them in telling the federal government that this is a bad idea. Listing salt as a "toxic" substance will do nothing to improve salt management and raises very real risks for Canadian drivers trying to negotiate slippery roads, for workers trying to earn a regular paycheck and for businesses and industries trying to remain competitive in global markets and provide jobs at home. "Toxic" listing will compromise roadway safety and jeopardize the Canadian economy. Nor will living with a "toxic" label on salt be affordable. Not only do alternative deicers cost far more than salt, but courts have rendered multi-million dollar judgements for "failure to maintain" roadways if they use inappropriately inadequate amounts of salt to maintain safe driving conditions. Not only will a "toxic" ruling invite lawsuits from injured parties, but insurance carriers will certainly factor their increased exposure into adjustments in liability coverages. Resolution #C-027-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item D - 28 be referred to staff to report back to Council regarding alternative uses. "CARRIED" Carolyn Downs, Manager Council Support/City Clerk, City of Kingston, advising that the City of Kingston on November 20, 2001, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS well managed and adequately funded home health care is a growing need in our community; and . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 30- January 14, 2002 WHEREAS the provincial government has recently introduced Bill 130, The Community Care Access Corporations Act, 2001, which would dramatically change the governance of Community Care Access Centres, giving the minister of Health and Long Term Care unprecedented powers which includes the appointment of board members and executive directors; and WHEREAS this bill many receive third reading and Royal Assent by mid-December, without public consultation having taken place; and WHEREAS direct community control of services will be lost while public concerns are being raised over the need for increased funding of home care which is provided at less than one-tenth the cost of long term care facility placement; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Kingston calls on the provincial government to halt passage of Bill 130 and to hold public consultations and committee hearings to receive public input into any plans for re- organizing long term health care; AND FURTHER THAT copies of this resolution be sent by the clerk to the Premier of Ontario, the Kingston and The Islands Member of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and all Ontario municipalities with a population in excess of 50,000." Resolution #C-028-02 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 29 be received for information. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 30 C10.MO - 31 - January 14, 2002 Mark Becker, Clerk-Treasurer, Township of Ashfield-Colborne- Wawanosh, advising Council that the Township of Ashfield- Colborne-Wawanosh on November 20, 2001, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS under the Farm Registration and Farm Organization Funding Act, that came into effect January 1998, eligible farmlands can be classed in the Farmlands Property Class and taxed at 25 per cent of the municipal residential rate; AND WHEREAS the criteria for this class are: . The property is assessed as farmland. This is done through the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation, which has locations throughout the province. The property is part of a farming business that generates more than $7,000 in annual gross farm income. The farm business operating on the property has a valid Farm Business Registration Number. The property is owner by a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. . . . AND WHEREAS farm property that does not satisfy eligibility criteria is classed in the Residential/Farm Property Class, and taxed at the full rate set by the municipality; AND WHEREAS an annual Farmland Property Class application form was mailed to property owners by OMAFRA, and had to be returned to ensure that the Farmland Property Class was maintained. The deadlines were August 31st for the Farmland Property Class tax rate in the following year; AND WHEREAS if you did not submit your form by the deadline, you would not be eligible for the Farmland Property Class tax rate and would be required to pay property tax based on 100% of the residential/farm tax rate for your entire farm property in the following year; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 32- January 14, 2002 AND WHEREAS your Property Assessment Notice is received in December, for the following year. If the property is to be taxed at the farmland property class rate, the assessment notice property classification will read, "Farmland Taxable: Full"; AND WHEREAS if it is then determined that the property is not in the farmland class (25% of the municipal residential/farm tax rate) you can file a written appeal directly to the Assessment Review Board. The deadline to file an appeal is March 31 of the taxation year; AND WHEREAS if the appeal deadline has expired, the owner will pay the tax at the full residential/farm rate for the year, and there are no exceptions; AND WHEREAS there has been many cases throughout the Province, of new owners purchasing such properties, usually in the spring of the taxation year, and not finding out until they receive their final tax bill from the local municipality, that their eligible farmlands are being taxed at the full residential/farm rate for the year; AND WHEREAS the previous owner did not submit such property applications by August 31 5t for the following year, and nor did they appeal such Property Assessment Notice for the following year, which results in the full residential/farm rate for the entire year, and being a financial burden to the new owner; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh petitions the Provincial Government to change their legislation to allow property owners to make application to OMAFRA, to amend their Farmland Property Class, for the current taxation year; AND FURTHER that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing, the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, all Municipal Councils in Ontario and all M.P.P.'s in Ontario." . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 31 L 11.GE - 33- January 14, 2002 Resolution #C-029-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Correspondence Item D - 30 be referred to the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee. "CARRIED" Tom Euverman, Mayor, District of Houston, writing to Council regarding the current lumber dispute between Canada and the United States. To date, Canada and the U.S. have enjoyed many successes as neighbouring countries. In particular, in 1994 the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was formed. This agreement was designed to foster increased trade and investment among the partners. Specifically, it contained an ambitious schedule for tariff elimination and reduction of non-tariff barriers, as well as comprehensive provision on the conduct of business in the free trade area. This agreement was designed to foster economic activity and remains a priority for both countries. Recently, a five- year lumber quota agreement between the U.S. and Canada expired, and some elected representatives and lumber producers have filed documents designed to restrict future Canadian exports. Tariffs totalling more than 30% have been applied to Canadian wood products, severely impacting resource-based communities such as theirs, while driving up the cost and restricting availability of quality product to the U.S. consumer. Mr. Euverman is encouraging Council to write to the provincial and federal governments, urging them to personally intervene in, and affect an end to this dispute. Resolution #C-030-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - 31 be received for information. "CARRIED" . Council Minutes REPORTS Report #1 G.PA Report January 7,2002 - 34- January 14, 2002 Resolution #C-031-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on January 7, 2002, be approved. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS Addendum CSD-01-02 . BY-LAWS . Resolution #C-032-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the Addendum to Report CSD-01-02 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-033-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2002-03 to 2002-05, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 2002-03 being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement between the Municipality of Clarington and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 74 (Inside and Outside) 2002-04 being a by-law to amend By-law 86-112, a by-law to establish a Street Name Map and Street Name Inventory in the Municipality of Clarington 2002-05 being a by-law to repeal By-law 2001-106 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS - 35- January 14, 2002 Resolution #C-034-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2002-03 to 2002-04, inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-035-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Council recess for 10 minutes after which time the meeting be "closed" to consider a personnel matter. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 8:05 p.m. in a "closed" session. Resolution #C-036-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified. "CARRIED" CONFIRMING BY-LAW Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from voting on the confirming by-law. . . . Council Minutes - 36- January 14, 2002 CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-037-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2002-06 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 January 2002, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-038-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2002-06 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-039-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:13 p.m. "CARRIED"