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PRAYER
ROLL CALL
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Cora Tonno, Wm. Tonno Construction Limited, 121 Marica Avenue,
Oshawa, L 1G 3G9, appeared before Council to answer questions
regarding Correspondence Item D - 9.
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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.
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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:
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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
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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)
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Cam Jackson, Minister of Citizenship, providing Council with a copy
of the latest Abilities Magazine on the recently proposed Ontarians
With Disabilities Act, 2001.
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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.
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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.
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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;
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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;
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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;
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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.
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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;
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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.
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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:
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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;
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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."
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"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;
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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;
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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;
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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."
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 31
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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"
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REPORTS
Report #1
G.PA Report
January 7,2002
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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
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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"
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BY-LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
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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.
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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"