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PRAYER
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
February 25, 2002
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on February 25,2002, 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, T. Cannella
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Prevention/Communications Manager, Fire Services, B. Hesson
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano
Assistant Director of Community Services, B. Taylor
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Confidential Secretary to the Clerk, H. Keyzers
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Later in the meeting, Councillor Trim indicated that he would be
disclosing a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegation of
Richard Ward.
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February 25, 2002
Resolution #C-101-02
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the minutes of a special meeting of Council held on
February 11, 2002, and the minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on February 11,2002, be approved.
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Mayor Mutton announced the formation of a new not-for-profit
corporation, Iter Canada Host Inc, to oversee the Canadian
responsibilities in closing Canada's bid and in building and
operating Iter.
Councillor Trim announced that on February 21,2002, Mayor
Mutton was elected Chairperson of the Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority.
DEVELOPMENT CHARGES HEARING
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Paul Christensen, 7700 Carscadden Road, Orono, LOB 1 MO,
appeared before Council requesting his property be exempted from
the development charges fee. Development charges are not to be
applied on properties that have two or less buildings. The Ontario
Municipal Board ruling does not cover farm property. The
Municipality of Clarington believes that there is still a building there.
Mr. Christensen questioned if all vacant lands are levied a garbage
removal fee as he has been charged garbage removal for a
property that has no building on it. Even the Emergency Services
Department considers this to be a dwelling lot. The house that was
located on the property was moved in 1989.
Mayor Mutton presented Dominic Iafrate and Phil Lesauvage of
Ontario Power Generation with the Mayor's Corporate Citizen of the
Year Award. Ontario Power Generation and Darlington Nuclear
have been one of the most prolific organizations that this
municipality has ever seen. Their actions have spoken for
themselves.
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Dominic Iafrate and Phil Lesauvage, Ontario Power Generation,
appeared before Council to present their annual update on the
operations of the Darlington Nuclear Plant. Mr. Iafrate introduced
Terry Doran, Director of Site Support Services and Pat McNeil,
Senior Vice-President of Nuclear Strategy and Support who will be
taking an active role in stakeholder relationships across Durham
Region. The events of September 11 th have reached into our
everyday lives, and they feel it has impacted daily in their
operations. Increased security has meant major expenditures of
time and resources as they move to meet their new security
requirements. Mr. Iafrate was pleased to report that 2001 was a
year of milestones for Darlington Nuclear. Many targets and
improvements were achieved and many initiatives were launched
that will help ensure their efficient, safe and clean operation in the
years ahead. Their vision for Darlington is to achieve sustained
performance in the top 25 percent of the world's nuclear generating
facilities. Last year, that represented a 96 percent rating. He
pointed out that two of their reactor units are performing above the
90 percent mark. It is also important to point out that they are
meeting their targets in all the safety related indicators in the index.
However, their production indicators are not where they should be,
mainly due to the need to shut the units down to perform
modifications and maintenance. They have made significant
improvements to their conventional safety record. Twice in the past
six months they have reached the milestone of working 1 million
hours without a lost time accident. In 2001 they launched a
Wellness program at the station that has proven very successful. A
year ago, Mr. Iafrate relayed to Council the poor record on keeping
steam doors properly closed throughout the plant. This year, he is
pleased to report that incidents of leaving these key safety-related
doors unlatched has been significantly reduced. On the technology
side, they were able to fix many long-standing equipment problems.
A major milestone was the complete elimination of what they call
"technical jumpers." These are small temporary changes that were
made in various systems over the years, but which became
permanent. One event that attracted much attention last spring
was the excursion of a small amount of tritium from the station into
their lagoon system, and subsequently released into Lake Ontario.
The amount of tritium released was well below their regulatory
levels and posed no safety hazard to the community. The incident
showed that their safety and monitoring systems were able to
rapidly detect the abnormal release and allow them time to take
remedial action and minimize the impact of the release. One
challenge that continues to dog them and others on Lake Ontario is
zebra mussels.
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OPG is looking at new technologies and techniques to help prevent
the live ones from attaching themselves to the internal pipe
systems. However, the shells continue to come in from the lake
and have to be removed by the tonne from water intake structures
and the forebay. Total cost to Darlington Nuclear exceeds $1
million annually. However, they also had a number of good news
stories on the environment and public safety front in 2001. They
include:
. Radiation dose to the public as a result of Darlington's
operation dropped by 45 percent last year due to
improvements in monitoring noble gases and better
management of carbon-14;
. Darlington was the first North American nuclear station to
receive its ISO 14001 environmental certification; and
. Darlington also received a national award from the Wildlife
Habitat Council for the work they have done in wildlife
habitat conservation on their site.
Mr. Iafrate circulated copies of the Darlington Nuclear Ecological
Effects Review study to Members of Council for their review. From
a public safety viewpoint, Ontario Power Generation will be funding
the installation of a public alerting system to be installed within a
3-km radius of the station this year. While their main business is
producing electricity, Darlington Nuclear and OPG are privileged to
playa major role as a member of the Clarington community.
Whether it is through purchases of local supplies, assessment
payments to the municipality or the simple fact that so many of their
employees reside in Clarington and enjoy its benefits, they take
their role as corporate citizens very seriously.
Ivan Ciuciura, Durham Emergency Measures, appeared before
Council to discuss public alerting warning. Mr. Ciuciura provided
Council with a powerpoint presentation regarding warning the
public of a serious accident at the nuclear plant. Although this is a
low probability, there is a potential for severe offsite effects. The
primary zones around nuclear plants have been defined using a 10
km radius. The standard alerting has been set for the 3 km
contiguous zone, however it has now been recognized that this
alerting must extend to the 10 km zone. Cabinet has directed that
this be in place by year end.
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Mario Veltri, 68 King Street East, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3X2, appeared
before Council to discuss an unopened road allowance in Kendal.
Mr. Veltri owns property in Kendal that consists of 52 + acres of
land. He has attended several meetings with staff of the Public
Works and Planning Departments and they have come to the
conclusion that they will not allow him to build a house on the
property because he does not have access to it. Mr. Veltri is
hoping that Council will support him. He is not here to build a
subdivision or commercial building he only wishes to build one
house. The Town owns the road allowance and he is asking
Council to improve the road so he may get his building permit.
Peter Grady, 69 Ravenswood Drive, Brampton, L6Y 4A 1, appeared
before Council representing the family to the west of the unopened
road allowance. Mr. Grady is in support of Mr. Veltri's request and
would like to have a fanm entrance off the unopened road
allowance. Mr. Grady believes that what we are dealing with is a
small matter compared to the momentous decisions the Clarington
deals with. He believes that the cost of this unopened road
allowance may not be $150,000, as previously stated, and there
are other options. Mr. Grady is looking for fairness so they do not
have landlocked lands, and that Mr. Veltri does not have property
that he pays taxes on but cannot use. Mr. Veltri has the right to
apply and receive a building permit. Should this application go to
the Ontario Municipal Board, Mr. Veltri would have a very good
chance of winning. Mr. Grady believes that this is an innocent and
reasonable request.
Richard Ward, 3709 Regional Road 9, Orono, LOB 1 MO, appeared
before Council to discuss the $3,500 judgement against him.
These costs are based on improper information given to the court.
He spent 4 y" hours in court regarding the municipal election and
won his case but the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing gave
the judge misleading information. He was called a "career litigator"
and was fined $3,500. This is not a reasonable statement and
awarding the cost is improper and illegal. This is improper and
injustice. Mr. Ward is taking other measures of investigating.
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Bob Wing, 243 King Street East, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3X1, presented
Council with a petition containing 781 signatures in support of the
Regional Non-Smoking By-law. Mr. Wing has owned and operated
the National Home Video located at the Bowmanville Mall for 15
years. Unfortunately the coffee shop beside his store is an open-air
coffee shop and his employees and he breathe the second hand
smoke daily. He would like Council to support the Regional Non-
Smoking By-law. People have a choice to smoke but his
employees do not have that choice when it comes to second hand
smoke. Mr. Wing is trying to protect his employees.
lain Alexander, Darlington Soccer Club, 35 Rehder Avenue,
Bowmanville, L 1 C 1 Z9, appeared before Council disappointed with
the recommendations contained in Report CSD-03-02, not to go
forward with the Indoor soccer facility and the three accompanying
outdoor fields in Courtice at this time but rather to phase them in
over time. There is only one critical component of any municipal
facility and that is that it provides maximum service to the
communities' recreational needs while allowing for the most
efficient use of scarce community funds. The Darlington Soccer
Club is the largest sports, youth and volunteer organization in the
Municipality and has members from all of Clarington's communities
participating in its summer and winter programs. Their total
registration, summer and winter for last year is 5600 players plus
over 700 volunteer conveners, club administrators and coaches.
Registration for the 2002 outdoor season is well under way and has
already exceeded 2001 numbers with the growth tracking to exceed
500 new players. This makes Clarington home to the largest sports
organization in Durham. The Darlington Soccer Club asks that the
Council make a recommendation for both Municipal staff and
Council to participate with the Darlington Soccer Club in a more
detailed review of an alternate indoor recreation complex and site
with soccer being primary user but offering alternative use to the
community. Further the Darlington Soccer Club is willing:
. To fund a more detailed study and information gathering to
show their commitment and willingness to participate to
allow Council to make the best possible decision;
. To raise funds from within their corporate and business
sponsors as well as from within the club itself;
. To pre-register for the 2003-2004 indoor season.
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Resolution #C-1 02-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Council recess for 10 minutes.
"CARRIED"
Meeting reconvened at 8:20 p.m.
Resolution #C-1 03-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the communications to be received for information be
approved with the exception of Items I - 9 and I - 11.
"CARRIED"
M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, writing to the Honourable David
Turnbull, Solicitor General, advising that the Town of Ajax on
January 28, 2002, passed the following resolution:
"THAT the Committee recommend to Council:
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THAT the Duke Engineering Preliminary Contiguous
Zone Design Reports be endorsed as the basis for
implementing a public alerting system for the 3 km
Pickering and Darlington Contiguous Zones;
THAT Council reaffirm its commitment to public
alerting for the entire 10 km Primary Zone around
each nuclear station and that the Interim Provincial
Nuclear Emergency Plan be amended to incorporate
this provision;
THAT the Duke Engineering Preliminary Primary
Zone Design Reports be endorsed as the basis for
implementing a public alerting system for the 3 - 10
km zone. However, based on options provided in the
Duke Primary Zone reports, the Province be advised
that Council is open to other options for alerting so
long as the intent of alerting the public in the entire
Primary Zone is met and that funding for this alerting
not fall to the Region or local area municipalities; and
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. THAT this report be forwarded to the Solicitor General
and that the Minister be urged to accept the Duke
Engineering Contiguous Zone reports so that
implementation can begin immediately, and further,
that the Minister either accept the Duke Primary Zone
reports or propose an alternate solution so that the
public alerting can be extended to the entire Primary
Zone."
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Clarke Museum and Archives Board dated
February 4, 2002.
(Received for Information)
Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Report Card for Darlington
Nuclear for the month of December 2001.
(Received for Information)
Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister, writing to Council to clarify the
mandate and responsibilities of the Smart Growth panels and their
functions in realizing Ontario's Smart Growth agenda. Smart
Growth is the province's strategy for promoting and managing
growth to sustain a strong economy, build strong communities and
promote a clean and healthy environment. These panels will play
an important role in working with provincial ministries and local
municipalities to achieve this objective. They began by changing
the name from Smart Growth Council to Smart Growth Panel to
reflect the fact that these new entities do not represent another
layer of government. He understands that municipalities have
areas of self-interest, as they should. However, sometimes those
areas of self-interest transcend local boundaries. The purpose of
the panels is to assist and complement municipal and provincial
decision-making on cross-cutting issues such as transportation
investment, and the protection of natural ecosystems. Secondly,
their consultations with stakeholders showed them that a "one-size-
fits-all" approach is not appropriate in Ontario and that Smart
Growth should reflect the unique circumstances of different parts of
the province. To respect these different needs, the five panels in
Eastern, Southwestern, Northeastern, Northwestern and Central
Ontario will also provide input on specific priority issues.
(Received for Information)
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J. Rae Abernethy, Chair, Sea Cadet Committee, Navy League of
Canada, thanking Council for their letter of appreciation and the
certificate for volunteers for the year 2001. As Branch President for
the International Year of Volunteers, he knows how much time the
members of the Navy League put into keeping their Cadet Corps
alive and well. They deserve the recognition they have received
from the government of Canada. Mr. Abernethy would like to
inform Council of one of their outstanding cadets. Her name is
Megan McOustra who lives in Newtonville. She received an award
for being the Best Band Member on May 8,2001. On May 27,
2001, at their annual review, she received the Navy League of
Canada Medal of Excellence awarded by the National Executive
and presented to her by their National President, Albert Foster.
She was selected as the Best Cadet in Central Ontario region by
the Navy League's Ontario Division. As a result of the Ontario
Division award, she was awarded the "Marine Club" gold medal on
January 25, 2002, at a formal dinner in the Royal York Hotel.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated January 9 and
January 17, 2002.
(Received for Information)
Jack Eilbeck, writing to Council to advise them that he feels that the
Courtice Complex is one of the most complete, functional and
efficient fitness centres that he and his wife Pat have been
associated with. The citizens of Clarington are indeed fortunate to
have such a Complex available for their recreation programs.
(Received for Information)
Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising Council that the
Township of Scugog on February 11,2002, passed the following
resolution:
'THAT the Region of Durham be advised that this Council is
opposed to the Region of Durham enacting a Region-wide
By-law to regulate the smoking of tobacco in public places
and workplaces as it is the view of this Council that local
businesses have responded by self-regulating with respect
to this matter."
(Received for Information)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on February 13, 2002, passed the
following resolution:
"a) THAT the Regional Tax Levy of approximately $12
million for Transit purposes formerly GO Transit be
maintained in 2002 and subsequent years;
b ) THAT of this amount approximately $3.6 million/year
be retained by the Region of Durham as a reserve for
Durham's contribution to the GO Transit Capital
Program;
c) THAT in 2002 the remaining $8.4 million be
distributed to the area municipalities for use by them
for transit related purposes; such distribution to be on
the basis of proportion of weighted assessment; and
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THAT the Task Force make recommendations for the
distribution of the $8.4 million between the Region
and the area municipalities for transit purposes in
2003 and subsequent years by December 31,2002."
(Received for Information)
Francoise Guenette, Director of Corporate Communications,
Lakeridge Health, advising Council that the Lakeridge Health Board
of Trustees voted to approve Health's $4 million deficit budget. In
its submission to the Ministry of Health, the Board of Trustees has
in fact indicated that if the deficit budget is not approved and
Lakeridge Health is asked to make further cuts, Lakeridge Health
feels it would be prudent and responsible to first consult its
community. A number of positions will be reduced in the
organization; however, the total impact on employees will be
minimized through the offer of early retirement and voluntary exit
packages, the elimination of currently vacant positions, and the
reduction of hours. The resultant staffing impact will not be known
until all redeployment effects are complete, including all obligations
under their collective agreements in conjunction with the unions.
(Received for Information)
Ken Gardner, advising Council that on May 12, 2002, the Oshawa
Competition Motorcycle Club will be holding an event in the
Ganaraska Forest.
(Received for Information)
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario advising Council of the
successful first meeting with the Province under the Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU). As part of the new Municipal Act, there
was provision for consultation and on December 19, a
Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Province
and AMO. The MOU provides for pre-consultation on legislation
and regulations that could have significant financial impacts on
municipal governments. It also provides the municipal sector with
an opportunity to share its ideas on initiatives that the sector feels
would help municipal government serve their communities. The
following discussions took place:
. Affordable Housing Program
. Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System
. Climate Change
. Bill 155, Sustainable Water and Sewage Systems Act, 2001
(Received for Information)
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), advising Council
that the Province has indicated that it is fully committed to the
devolution of the OMERS plan. The current OMERS Act requires
the Province to approve changes to the OMERS plan, including
decisions regarding the disposition of surplus and plan benefit
changes. Over the past two weeks, AMO staff have been
researching governance models in other jurisdictions and working
with a number of professional staff associations. The firm of Hicks
Morley has been retained to provide advice.
(Received for Information)
Tony Romano, Director, Corporate Affairs, Treasurer-Secretary,
Greater Toronto Area, providing Council with formal notice of the
Annual Meeting of the members of the Greater Toronto Marketing
Alliance. The meeting will be held at Le Royal Meridien King
Edward, Toronto on February 28,2002.
(Received for Information)
George Armstrong, Manager of Regulatory Affairs and Key
Projects, Veridian Corporation, providing Council with a copy of a
letter to Ontario Energy Board regarding their March 1, 2002,
distribution rate adjustments to Municipal Corporations.
(Received for information)
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David Peters, Director, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
advising Council regulatory changes under the Municipal Act made
last year provided municipalities designated as service managers
with authority to provide financial incentives to private sector
developers of affordable housing by entering into agreements to
provide such housing. Subsequent to the enactment of this
legislation, municipal representatives pointed out that the lower tier
municipalities within the boundaries of the service manager's
jurisdiction were unable to waive their development charges or
provide other corresponding financial concessions. This issue has
been addressed through Bill 111 , An Act to revise the Municipal Act
and to amend or repeal other Acts in relation to municipalities.
Specifically, Bill 111 amends Section 210.1 of the Municipal Act by
adding subsection 9.1 which provides the requested authority.
(Received for Information)
Peter Chackeris, Manager, Inter-regional Transit Office, Ministry of
Transportation, advising Council that they have received our
"Expression of Interest" proposal dated January 29, 2002, for
Round One of the Golden Horseshoe Transit Investment
Partnerships (GTIP) program. In accordance with their review
process, our proposal will be reviewed to determine if the proposed
projects fall within the eligibility criteria of the program.
(Received for Information)
Dr. Gordon Chong, Former Chairman, Greater Toronto Services
Board, providing Council with a copy of a business case for
introducing interregional bus rapid transit service in the GT A
developed by the Greater Toronto Services Board.
(Received for Information)
Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Region of Durham, writing to the
Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing inviting him to appear before Regional Council to provide
details on the role and operation of the Smart Growth Panel for
central Ontario. Council members expressed concerns about the
nature and scope of issues to be dealt with by the Panel, their
accountability to taxpayers, and the funding of the panel itself or
initiatives they may bring forward.
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Ann Mulvale, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario
(AMO), advising Council that they have received the Municipality's
membership renewal and that we will continue to receive all the
benefits and privileges of AMO membership. The Municipality's
continued support sends a strong message to the Province that
municipalities are united in their determination to ensure that
municipal governments are given the flexibility, the scope and the
ability to deal with their own local issues.
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Ruth Coursey, Director of Planning, Town of East Gwillimbury,
advising the Provincial Planning and Environmental Services
Branch that a number of municipalities have formed a discussion
group to address implementation of the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan (ORM). It is their intent to continue these
meetings on a regular basis to discuss common issues and to
develop implementation strategies that can be applied in a
consistent manner by each municipality. One of the first issues
which has been raised is the interpretation of the ORM
Conservation Plan and particularly its applicability to individual sites
in each municipality. Property owners will be relying on the local
municipal planning staff to provide accurate and complete
information on the impact of the ORM Conservation Plan on their
specific properties. Given the expectations of the public, they
would like to request a meeting with Provincial staff prior to the
actual release of the final Plan, to review and understand both the
intent and implementation of the Plan. This will provide the ability
to answer the multitude of questions which will be received the
moment the Plan is formally released.
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Cam Jackson, Minister of Citizenship, providing information and
nomination forms for three award programs that provide for an
opportunity to thank volunteers and recognize them in a significant
way. The programs are:
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The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards which recognize
volunteers for continuous service with a community group
The Outstanding Achievement Awards for Voluntarism in
Ontario which recognize superlative volunteer work by
individuals, groups or businesses
The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers which is presented
to young volunteers between the ages of 15 and 24 years in
recognition of their outstanding achievements.
(Received for Information)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on February 13, 2002, passed the
following resolution:
"a) THAT Report #2002-A-5 from the Commissioner of
Economic Development & Tourism be received for
information and the accompanying Landscape Industry
Resources Guide be received for information; and
b) THAT Report #2002-A-5 and the accompanying guide be
forwarded to the eight local municipalities."
Resolution #C-1 04-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item I - 9 be received for information and
copied to the Clarington Board of Trade.
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on February 13, 2002, passed the
following resolution regarding Xtremewater Corporation
Announcement of Funding:
"a) THAT Report #2002-A-6 from the Commissioner of
Economic Development & Tourism be received for
information; and
b) THAT Report #2002-A-6 be forwarded to the eight
area local municipalities."
Resolution #C-1 05-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item I - 11 be received for information and
copied to the Clarington Board of Trade.
"CARRIED"
Correspondence Item D - 22 was circulated as a handout.
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Resolution #C-1 06-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda,
with the exception of Items D - 5 and D - 16 to D - 21, inclusive.
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J.R. McLachlan, Clerk-Administrator, Municipality of Huron East,
advising Council that the Municipality of Huron East on
January 22, 2002, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS most regions of Canada experience severe
winter conditions, which can include high concentrations of
ice and snow; and
WHEREAS snow and ice are proven to seriously hinder
mass and individual transportation networks; and
WHEREAS road salts have traditionally and are routinely
used to combat icy conditions hence assisting to open public
roadways thereby reducing traffic accidents and related
human fatalities and injury; and
WHEREAS the application of road salts on public roads has
been proven to reduce traffic accidents by up to 75%; and
WHEREAS by adding road salts to the list of CEPA toxic
substances, the Government of Canada is exposing local
municipal bodies to undue legal liability both for utilizing a
toxic substance on public property or for opting not to make
use of road salts hence increasing the potential for human
traffic fatalities on poorly maintained and icy winter
highways; and
WHEREAS a reduction in the residue from road salts
entering into the environment can be achieved by improving
storage and delivery technique rather than by classifying
road salts as "toxic" under the CEPA legislation;
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THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Government of Canada
should not add road salts to the list of CEPA toxic
substances but rather, should seek to engage stakeholders
in cooperative dialogue aimed at achieving the stated
environmental goals while at the same time preserving
public safety on winter roadways and that the motion
pertaining to the Government of Canada not to add road
salts to the list of CEPA toxic substance be circulated to all
municipalities of Ontario."
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Patricia Lecuyer, advising Council that she feels that smoking
should not be banned. Ms. Lecuyer's opinion is that this "holy war"
on smokers has gone beyond "freedom" and it should end.
Smoking may not be healthy (however she doesn't believe
everything she reads), but other forms of unhealthy lifestyles are far
worse. She has read that there is no proof that second-hand
smoke is harmful to people. Cars and factories are nauseating and
are the worst environmental dangers. Bowmanville and most of the
area do not have public transportation and so we all use our
poisonous cars. She has stood outside schools waiting for a child
and she is shocked by the fumes from buses, which the children
are inhaling five days of every week for ten months. Wonder why
so may children have asthma? In the U.S. and likely here, there
are more people dying of obesity than tobacco but do we dare
insult these obese people with the rude comments smokers put up
with? Almost everyone who quits smoking gains multi pounds.
(Advised of Council's decision and
forwarded a copy of Report
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referred to the Region of Durham)
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David Climenhage, submitting a proposal to establish a non-profit
Canadian Band Museum and Hall of Fame in Clarington. The
Museum would house the only collection of early wind instruments
in Canada. It would extend the Great Canadian Town Band
Festival into a summer long festival featuring the best wind
ensembles in Canada and from other parts of the world. The
museum would become a center for excellence in the collection,
restoration and performance on early instruments including a
resident 19th Century Brass Band. The festival and museum would
be operated by a non-profit foundation and would be located at
Silvanus Gardens, the former Forestry Station in Orono.
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This will provide long term use for the park-like setting and existing
buildings on the site. Mr. Climenhage is seeking support mainly
through the Clarington Tourism and is also requesting financial
support.
(Correspondence referred to staff)
Steve Stewart, Branch President and Sharon Walker, Branch
Manager, The Canadian Red Cross Society, requesting Council to
proclaim March as Red Cross Month. They are also requesting
that the Red Cross flag fly at the Municipal Administrative Centre
during March, as a tribute to the many citizens who give of
themselves, to help those in need, by volunteering with the Red
Cross.
(Proclaimed and permission granted to
fly the Red Cross Flag during the month
of March at the Municipal Administrative
Centre)
Brian Coburn, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs,
providing Council with a copy of a directive that he is posting on the
Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) registry that prevents challenges
to effective municipal by-laws regulating livestock operations. Mr.
Coburn recognizes that in some areas of the province,
municipalities are struggling to deal with new or expanding livestock
farms in their communities. That is why ministry staff continues to
work with municipalities to provide advice, assistance and third-
party review of nutrient management. He is firmly committed to
making the passage of Bill 81 - the Nutrient Management Act - a
priority when the Legislature resumes sitting. Mr. Coburn intends to
issue the directive under the Farming and Food Production
Protection Act as an interim measure, while they work towards this
legislation.
(Correspondence referred to the
Clarington Agricultural Advisory
Committee)
Petitions submitted by Clarington residents regarding the Prospect
Street bridge. They are encouraging the Municipality to repair and
keep the "wooden bridge" located at the base of Prospect Street.
They believe it is a vital link for the community.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering)
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Kathryn Mooney, Executive Director, Sunrise Recreational Youth
Group for Developmentally Handicapped, writing to Council
regarding the Smoking By-law. One of their most consistent and
vital sources of funding has come from their bingo sponsorship at
Bingo Country, Oshawa. Recently, it has become apparent that the
newly proposed and comprehensive anti-smoking by-laws will soon
be impacting their community. They feel that it is necessary to be
vocal to the local government with their concerns about the extent
to which these by-laws may produce serious negative side effects.
The new by-laws will include Bingo in the same category as bars
and restaurants. As such, several important distinctions have been
over looked:
1) Bingos are run by non-profit organizations, where funds are
used to support our communities;
2) Bars and restaurants are for profit organizations. Revenue,
is retained by the owners for personal use;
3)
It has been established by precedent in other communities
that Bingo players will not continue to play if they cannot
smoke. Bingo halls in other communities affected by similar
by-laws have closed their doors, and funds, which one
supported local charities, are now being spent in casinos;
and
4) Unlike bingos, which will shut down, people do continue to
eat and socialize in bars and restaurants even after they've
become non-smoking environments.
In summary, by banning smoking in Bingo halls, charities and non-
profit groups in the community will be negatively impacted in a
dramatic, and unfair way. While local bars and restaurants will
most likely survive intact, charities and non-profits will struggle and
possibly fail.
(Advised of Council's decision and
forwarded a copy of Report CLD-08-02
and correspondence referred to the
Region of Durham)
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Bill Skitch, advising Council that he does not wish the name of
George Manners Street to be changed to Yates Road. While not a
deep-roots resident of the community, he respects and appreciates
the historical significance of names which help preserve a
community's past. He cannot see any merit in this application to
change the name.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services)
Myno Van Dyke, President, Newcastle Village and District Historical
Society, advising Council that the Newcastle Village and District
Historical Society opposes the proposal to change the name of
George Manners Street to Yates Road. The Hanning Plan of 1868
clearly shows this street as Manners. This street was originally
called Manners Street after George Manners who was an important
historical figure in the development of the community of Bond
Head. In 1990, there was an identical proposal to change the
name of this street which was properly dealt with by The
Corporation of the Town of Newcastle. This proposal was in
response to some confusion between Manners Street and Manvers
Street in Newcastle. The Newcastle Village and District Historical
Society provided input and assistance and an excellent decision
was made to rename the street George Manners Street. They are
now quite puzzled as to why this identical scenario is being brought
up again twelve years later.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services)
Bob Willsher, advising Council that the Kawartha Pine Ridge
District School Board's Committee of the Whole Board voted to
close the Courtice South School effective June 30, 2002. The
building and property will be offered first to the Ontario Realty
Corporation and the three other school boards operating in the
area, secondly to the municipality and post-secondary institutions.
If none of these organizations are interested in the property, it could
then be available for public sale.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services)
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Shawn Walsh, Communications and Advocacy Chair, Durham
District Council, The Easter Seal Society, requesting Council to
proclaim March as "Easter Seal Month". The Easter Seal
Society's Spring Campaign runs through the month of March and
features exciting fundraisers throughout the entire Region of
Durham. In fact, communities across Ontario are coming together
to help raise much-needed funds in support of young people with
physical disabilities. The Easter Seal Society is dedicated to
helping children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities
achieve their full individual potential and future independence. This
is accomplished through financial assistance, summer camp,
research, advocacy and public education.
(Proclaimed)
Gary and Rona Lea Zolumoff, advising Council that there is a
thriving Wetland and Marsh located on the land with a proposed
zoning by-law amendment and proposed draft plan of subdivision
submitted by William Tonno Construction Limited from "Agricultural
(A) zone" to an appropriate zone category to permit the
development of a variety of residential dwellings. There must be
some type of study done as to how any part of this development
proposal might move forward and be considered without destroying
the natural habitat.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services)
The Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association Executive,
writing to Council requesting that the Prospect Street Bridge be
preserved, fully restored and continue to playa role in the larger
pedestrian and roadway connections of Bowmanville. The 87-year-
old wooden and steel structure is the last of its type in an urban
area of Clarington, which at one time, had many. As well, it is part
of the historic grid structure of old Bowmanville, an often
overlooked system of streets and roads which has shaped the
character of the town for 200 years. They believe this link not only
adds an irreplaceable charm to the communities which surround it,
but symbolizes a good faith link between the two sections of the
North Ward neighbourhood, divided some 87 years ago by the
railway. The Prospect Street Bridge is truly a gem in Clarington's
crown, it is an integral part of the function of their ideal
neighbourhood and continues to shape the way they live.
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It cares for their children on the way to school, reminds them of a
time when commuting to work was a few blocks into town, provides
a route or destination for Sunday walks and out of town guests and
punctuates the concrete and asphalt streetscape with a delightful
discovery of part of the heritage which continues to shape the way
they live.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering)
Kent Young, Executive Officer, Durham Region Home Builders'
Association, requesting Council to proclaim the month of April 2002
as "New Homes Month" in recognition of home construction and
ownership as a basic factor in their economic progress and the
quality of our lives. Mr. Young is also inviting the Mayor to be their
guest for dinner on Tuesday, March 19, 2002, starting at 6:30 p.m.
at General Sikorski Hall along with the other Municipal Mayors of
the Durham Region.
(Proclaimed)
Correspondence from Ana Pacheco-Rye, Coordinator,
Durham's Child Nutrition Project, requesting Council to
proclaim the month of March as Nutrition Month. Durham's
Child Nutrition Project is aware of the impact of good
nutrition in relation to learning. Their goal is to increase
awareness of the importance of child nutrition as it relates to
learning and to enhance healthy eating habits for children
that will last a lifetime.
(Proclaimed)
Sherry Bonazza, Darlington Soccer Club Inc., advising Council that
they are extremely disappointed that the I ndoor Soccer facility is
being removed from the South Courtice Community Park. They
would like to know what they could do to try and get this project
back on track. Council may not know that for the last several years
they have been financing general maintenance and the upgrading
of several fields in the community. At the main Darlington OPG
fields on Solina Road they have spent in excess of $50,000.00.
Their Indoor program has 500 players registered, but please take
into account the waiting lists they do have, the numerous players
who have to leave Clarington to play, and that their adult players
cannot secure any gym time to begin an adult league. They do not
advertise their Indoor Soccer league because they know the
numbers that will register will far exceed the space they have
available.
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Between schools' extracurricular events, volleyball, basketball,
badminton, scouts, brownies, guides and the list goes on, gym time
is at a premium in Clarington. There are a few options they could
possibly look at. The club could approach banks or corporate
sponsors and try and drum up some financial help. Maybe the
plans for the Indoor facility could be scaled down? If it would help,
they could look at the Indoor Soccer facility plans the budget is
based on and make suggestions that could bring costs down. They
only need a basic rectangular building. Are there any other cost
cutting measures that could be taken, so an Indoor Soccer facility
can become a reality?
Resolution #C-1 07-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 5 be referred to the end of the
agenda to be considered during Unfinished Business.
"CARRIED"
M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising Council that the Town of
Ajax on January 28, 2002, passed the following resolution:
'WHEREAS domestic violence remains a very serious on-
going concern within the Regional Municipality of Durham;
and
WHEREAS Council wishes to be pro-active in ensuring that
Ajax continues to be a safe and secure community for all
residents;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Ajax hereby
requests that the Durham Regional Police Service proceed
to form a Domestic Violence Unit; and
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Council
of the Regional Municipality of Durham, the Councils of all
municipalities within the Region of Durham, all Durham
Region MP's and all Durham Region MPP's for
endorsement."
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Resolution #C-1 08-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item D - 16 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Jennifer Ward, Associate Manager, Special Events, The Easter
Seal Society, requesting Council's help with the 24 hour relay for
Easter Seal Kids. Each year, with the support of over 3,000
participants, volunteers and the corporate community, more than 80
teams participate and raise over $600,000 every year. Teams
collect pledges, run walk or crawl relay style for 24 hours, and this
year they want the Municipality of Clarington to join in the fun.
They are requesting that the municipality display their 11 x 17
colourful event poster to spread the word in the community.
Resolution #C-1 09-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the request to display The East Seal Society's 11 X 17
poster for the 24 hour relay be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington; and
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Communications and
Tourism Manager.
"CARRIED"
Daniel Gatien, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Clarence-
Rockland, advising Council that the City of Clarence-Rockland on
February 5, 2002, passed the following resolution:
'WHEREAS the welfare and well being of our children and
especially children with special needs, are at risk whenever
they have to be moved from their regular daycare services
when faced with interruptions caused by strikes;
WHEREAS the Provincial, Federal and Municipal
governments confirm the importance and the role of daycare
services in our society by their continuous monetary support
and initiatives for different daycare programs;
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WHEREAS under the present legislation, subsidized parents
lose their subsidy when daycare services are not available at
their regular daycare during a strike and they have no other
alternative but to place their children in a non-subsidized
daycare centre;
WHEREAS the legislation and authority for daycare services
in our Province lies with the Government of Ontario;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Government of Ontario be
petitioned to declare daycare services an essential service in
the Province of Ontario and that unionized daycare
personnel have no right to strike;
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be
forwarded to all Parent's Associations of daycare services
and other related associations as well as to our local
Member of Parliament and Ontario municipalities for their
support, as recommended."
Resolution #C-11 0-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie
THAT Correspondence Item D - 18 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, writing to the Region of
Durham advising that the City of Oshawa on February 4, 2002,
passed the following resolution:
"1. THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Oshawa advise the Council of the Regional
Municipality of Durham that Oshawa Council does not
support a new Regional administrative building
regardless of location.
2.
THAT City Council consult with the Downtown
Oshawa Board of Management, the Downtown Action
Committee and the Greater Oshawa Chamber of
Commerce regarding their views as to the impact of a
new Regional administrative building on the
downtown and the financial implications on taxpayers.
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3. THAT City Council seek feedback from Oshawa
taxpayers on the long-term debt burden which would
result from proceeding with a new Regional
administrative building.
4. THAT City Council request that all local municipalities
in Durham seek feedback from the business
community, Chambers of Commerce/Boards of Trade
and taxpayers as to the appropriateness, and cost of
a new Regional administrative building.
5. THAT the Region be requested to investigate
opportunities to renegotiate leases at reduced rates
and all other more cost-effective alternatives to the
construction of a new Regional administrative
building.
6.
THAT the Minister of Finance and the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing be advised of
Oshawa's position on this matter.
7 . THAT a copy of the City Manager's Report CM-02-14
dated January 30, 2002, be circulated to all area
municipalities."
Resolution #C-111-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 19 be referred to staff for
preparation of a report pending Request For Proposal submissions.
"CARRIED"
Carolyn Downs, Manager Council Support City Clerk, City of
Kingston, advising Council that the City of Kingston on
February 12, 2002, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS Municipal taxpayers have been forced to take
on the financial responsibility for services and programs
previously provided by and administered by the provincial
government, including what were formerly provincial
highways, and;
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WHEREAS despite the massive download, the provincial
government have failed to provide municipalities with
enough new sources of substantial revenue in order to
handle the download, and;
WHEREAS according to the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities, government funding provided to municipalities
since 1995 as a proportion of total municipal revenues to
18%, lower than funding levels in the U.S.A. or Europe, and;
WHEREAS Prince Edward Island, Alberta, British Columbia
and Quebec currently allocate a portion of provincial
gasoline taxes to their municipalities;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Kingston City
Council demand that the Province of Ontario provide
additional funding to help municipalities pay for items such
as the maintenance and upkeep of roads by allocating a
portion of provincial gasoline taxes to municipalities, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Kingston City Council
insist that no further downloading of services takes place in
the Province of Ontario, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Kingston City Council
request that the Ontario government undertake a full review
of other provincial revenue sources, in consultation with
municipalities, to determine which of these revenue sources
should be given in total or in part to municipalities in
recognition of the added financial responsibilities
municipalities now have as a result of downloading, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT copies of this resolution
be circulated for comment and endorsement to all
municipalities of Ontario with a population over 50,000,
Premier Mike Harris, Ontario Liberal Leader Dalton
McGuinty, Ontario NDP Leader Howard Hampton, John
Gerretsen (MPP), Tony Clement (MPP) Chris Stockwell
(MPP), Elizabeth Witmer (MPP), Jim Flaherty (MPP) and Mr.
Ernie Eves."
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Resolution #C-112-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the resolution of the City of Kingston regarding gasoline
taxes be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Terry James, Vice-President and Luncheon Co-ordinator, Durham
Region Senior Games, requesting financial support to assist them
with a special Awards Luncheon for the winners of the Provincial
Championships. They are a volunteer, non-profit organization
dedicated to presenting the following local activities each year for
the enjoyment of senior residents: 5-pin bowling, lawn bowling,
darts, bid euchre, bridge, shuffleboard, tennis, golf, cribbage,
horseshoes, 10-pin bowling and snooker.
Resolution #C-113-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item D - 21 be referred to the Regional
Municipality of Durham.
"CARRIED"
Report #1 Resolution #C-114-02
G.PA Report Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
February 18, 2002
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on February 18, 2002, be approved.
"CARRIED"
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Grant Applications Resolution #C-115-02
#02-026
#02-038 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
Development
Charges
Ontario Power
Generation
Durham
Emergency
Measures
Unopened Road
Allowance in
Kendal
THAT a one-time grant in the amount of $500.00 be awarded to the
Bowmanville Business & Professional Women's Club and to the
Toronto Cornish Association.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-116-02
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the delegation of Paul Christensen be referred to staff for
preparation of a report.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-117-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the presentation of Dominic Iafrate and Phil Lesauvage,
Ontario Power Generation be received with thanks.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-118-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the presentation of Ivan Ciuciura, Durham Emergency
Measures be received with thanks.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-119-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the delegations of Mario Veltri and Peter Grady be received
with thanks.
"CARRIED"
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$3,500 Court
Judgement
Councillor Trim disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to the
delegation of Richard Ward. Mr. Ward referenced the 2000
Municipal Election, in which Councillor Trim was the successful
candidate for Regional Council, Wards 3 and 4.
Resolution #C-120-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the delegation of Richard Ward be received with thanks.
"CARRIED"
South Community Resolution #C-121-02
Park
BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the delegation of lain Alexander be referred to staff for
investigation of possible alternative methods to construct an Indoor
Soccer facility.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-122-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2002-019 to
2002-026, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first
and second time:
2002-019 being a by-law to amend By-law 2001-074 being a
by-law to appoint Members to the Clarington
Agricultural Advisory Committee for the Municipality of
Clarington
2002-020 being a by-law to amend By-law 2001-004 being a
by-law to appoint Members to the Clarington Traffic
Management Committee for the Municipality of
Clarington
2002-021
being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of
Registered Plan 40M-2066 from Part Lot Control
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2002-022 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the former
Corporation of the Town of Newcastle
2002-023 being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 25 to the
Clarington Official Plan
2002-024 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the
Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the
Municipality of Clarington
2002-025 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Lease
Amending Agreement between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Canadian Waste
Services Inc. in respect to the Clarington Waste
Transfer Station
2002-026
being a by-law to authorize the execution by the
Mayor and Clerk of a Transfer Agreement between
the Municipality of Clarington and the Trulls Land
Corporation or to its direction
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-123-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2002-019 to 2002-026,
inclusive, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Schell was pleased to announce that the Durham
Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee has now been formed
and that Clarington farmers are well represented on the Committee.
The Committee's first meeting will take place on April 3rd in Whitby.
Councillor Trim advised Council that he attended a presentation at
the Health and Social Services Committee regarding family and
domestic violence. On February 13th the Region received an
excellent presentation from the Durham Regional Police
Department.
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Mayor Mutton advised Council that the police budget came within
budgetary guidelines at the Finance Committee Meeting.
Clarington will be receiving four new officers. The $158,000 for
transit will be voted on next week at the Region. A report will be
going to the next General Purpose and Administration meeting
announcing Clarington transit routes.
Councillor Pingle advised that the Ontario Power Generation
has distributed pamphlets regarding Reactivity Week being
held from March 11 - March 15, 2002.
Councillor Robinson reminded Council of the fundraising event that
will be taking place at Newcastle Town Hall on March 16th. On April
16th the Kendal Community Centre will be having a Yuks Yuks
event. The money raised will go towards painting the community
centre.
Councillor Rowe advised that the Visual Arts Centre has unveiled
art from High School students that will be on display until March
24th Clarington Youth Advisory Committee had a workshop
facilitated by the Community Services Department. Councillor
Rowe announced that she will be the guest speaker for the 4-H
Group tomorrow night at the Solina Hall speaking on municipal
government.
Councillor Schell advised that the Bowmanville BIA is having an all
members meeting on Tuesday, March 26 regarding budget
discussion. The Rotary Club of Courtice, a new service club, has
been announced. Their charter dinner is scheduled to be held
May 10, 2002.
Councillor Trim advised that the Visual Arts Centre has a new
Board of Directors.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Councillor Trim stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting
and refrained from discussion and voting on the confirming by-law.
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Resolution #C-124-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2002-027 being a
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington at this meeting held on the 25th day of February 2002,
and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-125-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2002-027 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-126-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:45 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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