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PRAYER
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Absent:
Also Present:
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
May 13, 2002
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on May 13, 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. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor J. Rowe (on vacation)
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella (attended until 7:37 p.m.)
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (attended until 7:37 p.m.)
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome (attended until 7:37 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano
Director of FinancelTreasurer, N. Taylor
Confidential Secretary to the Clerk, H. Keyzers (attended until 7:37 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
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There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this
meeting.
Resolution #C-275-02
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
April 29, 2002, be approved.
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Mayor Mutton advised Council that he took part in an excellent
Citizenship Ceremony held at St. Joseph's School. He also
advised that the Courtice Secondary School and the Ontario Power
Generation won the National Education Award.
On Friday, May 10, 2002, the Chief Administrative Officer and the
Mayor travelled to Ottawa along with the Mayor of Pickering and
the Mayor of Kincardine to meet with the Minister of Energy and
Nature Resources regarding Bill C-27 and Iter. The Minister will put
forward recommendations pertaining to Bill C-27 and he will order
further consultation if municipalities are not given enough voice. He
will continue to raise the Iter project at the highest level.
Angela McLellan, 247 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville, L 1 C 2M6,
appeared before Council along with Mary Lewis on behalf of the
Ontario Health Coalition. Public Medicare was established more
than 30 years ago, as the vision of a health system that would
provide quality health services for all was widely supported by the
majority of people. All those who lived before Medicare will never
forget what it means. Millions of Canadians were denied health
care services they needed because they could not afford them. It is
no exaggeration to say that public Medicare has saved millions of
lives and has enabled millions more to reach our human potential.
Canadians recognize that Public Medicare symbolizes the best in
our society. It is a system based on values of compassion, equity
and justice. For generations, Canadian Medicare and the values
upon which it is based has been a source of pride for Canadians
and an inspiration to other countries. Ms. McLellan is requesting
that Council pass a resolution ensuring that the principals of the
Canada Health Act are maintained.
Resolution #C-276-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the meeting be "closed" in order to hear the delegation of
AI Harris regarding a personnel issue.
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Correspondence Item 1- 25 was distributed as a handout.
Resolution #C-277-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the communications to be received for information be
approved with the exception of Items 1-14 and 1- 16.
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on April 17, 2002, passed the following
resolution:
"a) THAT the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham:
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supports and values Hospice Durham's programs and
services and their importance in the continuum of
health care in Durham Region;
ii) recognizes and appreciates the contributions of the
many volunteers who assist in the delivery of Hospice
Durham's programs and services; and
iii) urges the Govemment of Ontario to provide Hospice
Durham with stable and ongoing funding that
adequately covers the core costs associated with it
meeting the needs of Durham Region residents; and
b) THAT the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Health and Long-
Term Care, Durham Region's M.P.P.'s and area
municipalities and Hospice Durham, be so advised; and
c) THAT the Health & Social Services Committee and staff be
requested to analyze the budget of Hospice Durham,
regulations related to its funding, and any opportunities for
potential support within the responsibility of the Regional
Municipality of Durham and report back to Council."
(Received for Information)
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B. Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that the
City of Pickering on April 15, 2002, passed the following resolution:
"1. THAT City Council receive for information, Report to Council
MO 01-02 concerning the Canadian Association of Nuclear
Host Communities; and
2. THAT City Council endorse Pickering's membership in the
Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities, as a
Class A voting member, generally as described in the final
draft documents submitted by the Municipality of Kincardine
and attached as Attachment NO.1 to Report to Council MO
01-02; and that the appropriate City officials be authorized to
finalize and execute these documents.
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THAT Mayor Arthurs be appointed as the City's
representative on the Board of Directors of the Canadian
Association of Nuclear Host Communities, and that
Councillor Holland be appointed as the City's alternative
representative, for a term to coincide with the current term of
Council.
4. THAT a copy of Report to Counci.l MO 01-02 be forwarded to
the Municipality of Kincardine, the Municipality of Clarington,
the Town of Deep River, Gentilly District (Becancour, PQ),
and Point Lepreau (Muscuach Parish, NB)."
(Received for Information)
Scott Bolton, Operations Technician, Region of Durham, advising
Council that a survey of approximately 320 km of watermain is to be
conducted in areas of Oshawa/NewcastlelOrono/Cannington/Port
Perry and Uxbridge. The survey will start in the spring of 2002 and
should be completed by August 31, 2002. As part of their water
system quality standards, watermains are to be surveyed for leaks
every five years.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated
April 18, 2002.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
April 16, 2002.
(Received for Information)
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Robert C. Prowse, Town Clerk, Town of Richmond Hill, advising
Council that the Town of Richmond Hill on April 22, 2002, passed
the following resolution:
"THAT Richmond Hill Town Council amend and endorse the
council resolution from the City of Vaughan adopted on
March 18,2002, regarding the Potential Privatization of
Hydro Corridors - Hydro One Initial Public Offering, to read
as follows:
WHEREAS the hydro transmission corridors in the Greater
Toronto Area represent an important public resource which
was acquired on behalf of the taxpayers/ratepayers of
Ontario for the betterment of the province;
AND WHEREAS the use of the corridor lands, for such
public purposes as rapid transit and transportation,
environmental management, recreational uses and other
services and utilities, has the potential to play an
increasingly important role in supporting economic growth,
improving environmental health and in enhancing the quality
of life for the residents of a rapidly growing GT A;
AND WHEREAS the loss of this resource to the broader
public sector, through the privatization of Hydro One, would
further constrain municipalities and other public agencies in
their ability to provide essential services in a timely and
economical manner.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE
CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL
HEREBY RESOLVES:
THAT the Province of Ontario is hereby requested to
maintain the hydro corridors in public ownership and that
these lands be made available for public use, at nominal
cost, by municipalities and other public agencies;
THAT before determining the proper use of the corridor
lands, appropriate studies be completed to address health
and safety issues;
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AND THAT should the Province choose to include the
corridors as an asset to be included as part of the Hydro
One privatization, it is requested that terms and conditions
be included in the transfer of the lands, which will ensure
that the following principles will be adhered to:
1. Existing public uses are recognized and made
permanent with no additional compensation required;
2. The corridor lands will remain available for future
public uses at nominal cost to municipalities and other
public agencies;
3. That no reasonable public use shall be denied;
AND THAT municipalities and other potentially affected public
agencies be consulted prior to the privatization of the hydro
corridors and that they be allowed to provide input on any detailed
terms and conditions which may be attached to the transfer of such
lands.
THAT this resolution be forwarded to the following individuals,
municipalities and agencies for their endorsement:
. The Premier of Ontario;
. Members of the Provincial Cabinet;
. The Leader of the Opposition;
. The Leader of the New Democratic Party;
. Members of the Legislature for the Greater Toronto Area;
. The Region of York;
. The Municipalities of the Greater Toronto Area;
. The Toronto Transit Commission;
. GO Transit;
. Toronto Region Conservation Authority
(Received for Information)
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), advising Council
that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission will hold a one-day
public hearing on the establishment of Environmental Assessment
Guidelines (EA Guidelines) for the construction of the Darlington
Used Fuel Dry Storage Facility located in Clarington, Ontario. The
one-day hearing will be held on June 27, 2002.
(Received for Information)
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Tracey Sayer, Mediator, Mediation Co-ordinator, Durham Family
Mediation & Information Service, providing Council with a copy of
their newsletter "The Mediator". Durham Family Mediation &
Information Service (DFM&IS) is a family mediation service
connected with the Unified Family Court in Oshawa. They are
funded by the Ministry of the Attorney General as part of several
Unified Family Court initiatives across Ontario. Their purpose is to
provide separating and divorcing families an alternative to the court
process. Separating couples would come voluntarily to mediation
to resolve issues around custody, access, child support, spousal
support, and property equalization.
(Received for Information)
Emil Kolb, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, the Regional
Municipality of Peel, advising Council that the Regional Municipality
of Peel on April 18, 2002, passed the following resolution:
'WHEREAS the hydro transmission corridors in the Greater
Toronto Area (GTA) represent an important public resource
which was acquired on behalf of the taxpayers of Ontario for
the betterment of the province;
AND WHEREAS the use of the corridor lands, for such
public purposes as rapid transit and transportation,
environmental management, recreational uses and other
services and utilities, has the potential to play an
increasingly important role in supporting economic growth,
improving environmental health and in enhancing the quality
of life for the residents of a rapidly growing GT A;
AND WHEREAS the loss of this resource to the broader
public sector, through the privatization of Hydro One, would
further constrain municipalities and other public agencies in
their ability to provide essential services in a timely and
economical manner;
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Province of Ontario is
hereby requested to maintain the hydro corridors in public
ownership and that these lands be made available for public
use, at nominal cost, by municipalities and other public
agencies;
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AND FURTHER, that should the Province choose to include
the corridors as an asset to be included as part of the Hydro
One privatization, it is requested that terms and conditions
be included in the transfer of the lands, which will ensure
that the following principles will be adhered to:
Existing public uses are recognized and made permanent
with no additional compensation required;
. The corridor lands will remain available for future
public uses at nominal cost to municipalities and other
public agencies;
. That no reasonable public use shall be denied;
AND FURTHER, that municipalities and other potentially
affected public agencies be consulted prior to the
privatization of Hydro One and that they be allowed to
provide input on any detailed terms and conditions which
may be attached to the transfer of such lands;
AND FURTHER, that this resolution be forwarded to the
Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, the Minister of Transportation, the Minister of
Environment and Energy, the Minister of Finance, the Chair
of the Regional Chairs and Single Tier Mayors of Ontario,
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Greater
Toronto Area (GTA) Municipalities."
(Received for Information)
Ganaraska Wolves Volleyball Club, thanking Council for the grant
of $500.00. The club will continue to organize fund raising activities
and host tournaments in our local school gyms to help offset the
expense.
(Received for Information)
Peter Hume, Chairman, Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation, providing Council with the Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation's Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended December 31, 2001.
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Jennifer Utter, Wildlife Biologist, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation, providing Council with a copy of their newsletter
entitled "Durham Region Coastal Wetland Monitoring Project." This
project was initiated to integrate current coastal wetland monitoring
activities across the Region, and to collect additional data in order
to establish health trends among the wetlands. The project is in its
final design stage, and the baseline data collection will begin in late
spring of 2002.
(Received for Information)
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Norm Steeper, President, Ontario Senior Games Association,
providing Council with a copy of the Bid Guidelines for the Ontario
Senior Games - Actifest 2004. The Ontario Senior Games -
Actifest are a provincial multi-event games for seniors 55 years of
age and older. Actifest is held every two years and traditionally
takes place in August. The Ontario Senior Games - Actifest are
designed to strengthen the participation of active, healthy seniors,
promote the benefits of participation to local communities, build
partnerships and provide the opportunity for Ontarians to learn
more about themselves. Municipalities interested in submitting a
bid to host these Games must submit a letter of intent by
May 27,2002.
(Received for Information)
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Ron Wilson, Relay For Life Chair, Canadian Cancer Society,
advising Council of the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay For Life.
This is a non-competitive overnight relay that will take place at the
Oshawa Civic Fields. The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. on May 31
and end at 7:00 a.m. on June 1,2002. Teams consist of 10-12
family members, friends or co-workers who will take turns walking,
running or strolling around the track. Relay For Life is about a
community that takes up the fight against cancer. Last year Relay
For Life debuted in Durham Region raising $144,000 for cancer
research and support services for people living with cancer. An
important part of Relay For Life is the Luminary Ceremony.
Luminaries are candles that are purchased to remember loved
ones who have battled cancer. The luminaries are placed around
the relay track. As night falls, the candles are lit in a moving
ceremony providing light and inspiration as participants walk
through the night. Mr. Wilson is requesting a photo opportunity with
the Mayor at the Royal Bank for the week of May 12, 2002, to
launch the sale of their luminaries in the community.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of the Clarington Public Library dated March 27, 2002.
(Received for Information)
Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Report Card for all sites for the
month of March 2002.
(Received for Information)
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), advising Council that
the Federation of Canadian Municipalities is encouraged by the
findings and recommendations in the Interim Report of the Prime
Minister's Caucus Task Force on Urban Issues. FCM has been
collaborating on the development of a national rural strategy, and is
offering its full cooperation to the federal government to help
implement the kinds of recommendations and programs proposed
by the Task Force. The Interim Report, entitled "Canada's Urban
Strategy: A Vision for the 21st Century", recognizes urban
municipalities as being key to Canada's economic and social well
being.
(Received for Information)
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, advising Council that on
April 17, 2002, the Region of Durham passed a motion to support
the 2002 budgets of the five Conservation Authorities within
Durham Region to the amount of $3,845,564. In keeping with the
philosophy that environmental protection is the number one priority
for Conservation Authorities, projects in the 2002 Authorities'
budgets include:
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Ongoing development of a groundwater management
strategy for Durham Region and monitoring of groundwater
resources
Establishing a project to monitor the health of Durham's
coastal wetlands
Identification and mapping of the Region's natural heritage
and natural hazard features
Six watershed management plans to protect and enhance
the health of the Region's creeks and streams
Three aquatic resource management plans to protect
fisheries in Durham
Improvements to Authority flood forecasting and warning
systems
(Received for Information)
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), advising Council that
the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has an important
opportunity at its Annual Conference to influence the national
debate on ratification of the Kyoto Protocol and to propose
solutions that meets the following principles:
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No region of the country bears an unreasonable cost related
to reducing greenhouse gas emissions;
Greenhouse gas emissions related to producing oil and gas
and electricity be allocated to consuming jurisdictions and
sectors, rather than producing jurisdictions;
Sinks in the forest and agriculture sectors, particularly
Western Canada, are pursued as part of a national strategy
to diversify rural economies through development of a bio-
economy;
Investment in research and development, pilots and
commercialization of technologies and processes that
remove carbon dioxide from waste streams (i.e., coal
gasification, injection into reservoirs); and that
Canada's action plan to meet the Kyoto target maximize
improvements in productivity and competitiveness.
(Received for Information)
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Edward R. Sajecki, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, advising Council that the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan has been finalized and was filed as a Minister's
regulation (0. Reg. 140102) on April 22, 2002. This ecologically
based land use plan, which protects natural and water features on
the Moraine, preserves agricultural land, and limits development to
approved settlement areas, is now in effect. Mr. Sajecki has
provided Council with the following materials related to this
announcement:
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Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Document
News Release of April 22, 2002
Backgrounders on:
. refinements to clarify the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan;
. the vital corridor protected by Richmond Hill agreement;
. the proposed Oak Ridges Moraine Plan; and
. protecting water resources and natural features;
Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Land Use
Designation Map;
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5. Ontario Regulation 01/02; and
6. Ontario Regulation 141/02.
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City Clerk, City of Toronto, providing Council with a copy of Clause
NO.1 contained in Report NO.6 of The Policy and Finance
Committee, headed "Implications of the Sale of Hydro One for the
City of Toronto", which was adopted, as amended, by the Council
of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on April 16, 17
and 18, 2002.
(Received for Information)
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), advising Council
that AMO has responded to the Provincial Government's
consultation on the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement
System (OMERS) Report on autonomy and governance. It is
anticipated that the government may introduce legislation during
this Spring Session, so the plan can be devolved by
January 1, 2003. AMO will continue to raise municipal concerns
regarding the devolution with OMERS stakeholders and the
provincial government.
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Sandy Archibald, Owner, Archibald Orchards & Estate Winery Ltd.,
inviting Council to their 3rd Annual Fruit Wine & Food Festival on
Saturday, May 25, 2002. Ten Ontario Wineries will match their
wines with delectable cuisine created by local chefs. Seminars,
tours and easy listening jazz music compliment the day. Over 800
people were on hand last year to experience at taste of Clarington's
hospitability. Ms. Archibald is thanking the Municipality of
Clarington for their continued support of this significant community
event. All proceeds raised are to be used to support the valuable
programs and services provided by the Big Brothers/Sisters of
Clarington organization.
(Received for Information)
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Marc Leblanc, Commission Secretary, Canadian Nuclear Safety
Commission (CNSC), notifying Council of the Commission meeting
on Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response. At the
request of the Commission, CNSC staff has prepared a three-part
action plan to examine and to inform the Commission of nuclear
emergency preparedness and response in Canada. The first phase
of this initiative will include presentations to the Commission at a
public meeting to be held on May 23, 2002.
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Presentations by staff of Health Canada, the Office of Critical
Protection and Emergency Preparedness, and the CNSC will
consist of an overview of emergency preparedness and response in
Canada with emphasis on perspectives of these federal authorities.
The presentations will also describe proposed future steps for
engaging other levels of government and stakeholders for
subsequent discussions.
Resolution #C-278-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I - 14 be referred to the Director of
Emergency Services.
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Ed Vanhaverbeke, Clarington Board of Trade, providing Council
with a copy of the Letter of Understanding between the Clarington
Board of Trade and the Municipality of Clarington passed by the
Board on April 17, 2002. They are currently in the process of
recruiting and hiring a new Economic Development Officer.
Resolution #C-279-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I - 16 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-280-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda,
with the exception of Items D - 1, D - 5, D - 7 and D - 8 to D - 12,
inclusive.
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Ed and Lorna Thompson, writing to Council with concerns
regarding the property at Lot 35, Concession 4, Darlington. In the
past the water off the east hill was diverted to run south 200 - 300
metres and then flow across their property which in turn caused
flooding and erosion to their croplands. They believe this was done
by Township engineers to relieve the water flow from the bridge
because the bridge could not handle the amount of water based on
the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority's
recommendations. The proposal now is to divert the water from a
pond in a subdivision in the City of Oshawa into a storm sewer and
run it into the Municipality of Clarington approximately 200 metres
into the creek that runs through their agricultural land. Mr. and Mrs.
Thompson's concerns are as follows:
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will the bridge handle the added water;
they were not informed in any way that this was proposed;
flooding;
erosion;
contaminated water;
how this will affect livestock; and
the value of the land will decrease.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering)
Shirley Burnett, Program Manager, Durham Region Domestic
Violence/Sexual Assault Care Centre, advising Council of her
concerns regarding the lack of funding for Hospice Durham.
Hospice Durham offers much needed services in our region and it
would be a great loss to see their services put in jeopardy due to
inadequate funding. It seems to Ms. Burnett that our government
needs to support services that assist people in staying in their
homes and their communities instead of having to go to hospitals
and/or other institutions.
(Advised of actions taken with respect to
Report CSD-08-02)
Lori Armour, Heart and Stoke Foundation of Ontario, requesting
permission to host the Big Bike For Stroke in Bowmanville on
Saturday, May 25, 2002. The Big Bike is a 30-person bike that
teams ride after raising pledges. They will only be using one lane
of traffic off and on throughout the day and it is not a full lane
closure but a slowing of traffic. There will also be a police escort for
each of the rides. The route will be different this year as they have
changed their "host" location to Kelsey's restaurant.
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The times for the event will be approximately 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
with the centralized location being Kelsey's.
(Approved provided the organizers
apply for and obtain a road occupancy
permit)
Mark Wheatley, informing Council of his resignation from the
Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee. Due to his
work schedule he is unable to attend many of the meetings. Mr.
Wheatley enjoyed his involvement in the Committee and wishes
Council continued success.
(Thanked Mr. Wheatley for his
participation and correspondence
referred to the Clerk)
Marie McCarron, St. Stephen's Secondary School, requesting
permission to hold a Terry Fox Run on Friday, September 27,2002.
The event would begin at approximately 9:00 a.m., with staff and
students proceeding north on Middle Road in a staggered fashion.
They would walk 5 km north to just before Taunton Road, turn
around and retrace their path heading south on Middle Road to St.
Stephen's School. They anticipate that everyone would be back to
the school by 12:00 noon for a barbecue and spirit activities.
Resolution #C-281-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 1 be referred to staff.
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that
Studio 2, TVOntario's nightly current affairs program is holding a
contest to determine which Ontario community has the best main
street. Every town is in the running, no matter how big or small.
Tell TVO in 250 words, and four to five pictures, what makes your
main street the best in the Province. What makes it an attractive
place to visit or do business? What history, landmarks, and local
characteristics make it stand out? What does it say about your
community? If it's undergone revitalization, what has the makeover
done to improve your main street and make it reflect the community
your town has become? The deadline for entries is May 15, 2002.
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Resolution #C-282-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 5 be referred to the Business
Improvement Areas and the Communications and Tourism Division.
"CARRIED"
Sandra Jack, Acting Mayor, City of Kawartha Lakes, advising the
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, that the City of
Kawartha Lakes passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS agriculture is a major contributor to the
economy of the City of Kawartha Lakes, providing greater
than 80 million dollars in farm gate sales annually; and
WHEREAS a majority of the 1750 farms located within the
City of Kawartha Lakes are family owned and operated; and
WHEREAS City of Kawartha Lakes' farmers support their
provincial agriculture commodity organizations in lobbying
for a "Made in Ontario Safety Net Program"; and
WHEREAS the Council of the City of Kawartha Lakes
wishes to acknowledge the efforts of the city's agricultural
sector in lobbying both the provincial and federal
governments for the implementation of a Made in Ontario
Safety Net Program and a successful resolution to the
severe financial conditions plaguing all Ontario farmers that
will allow Ontario farmers the opportunity to be competitive
with producers in other jurisdictions;
RESOLVED THAT the letter circulated at the April 9, 2002,
Council meeting requesting serious consideration for the
implementation of a long-term safety new program, as well
as a copy of this resolution, be immediately forwarded to
both the provincial and federal ministries of agriculture and
to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for circulation
to all municipalities on behalf of the Council of the City of
Kawartha Lakes and under signature of the Mayor."
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Resolution #C-283-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the resolution of the City of Kawartha Lakes regarding the
"Made in Ontario Safety Net Program" be endorsed by the Council
of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Karen Mayson, Executive Director, Bethesda House, requesting
Council to consider Bethesda House for a grant for their new
shelter. Since becoming funded by the Ministry of Community and
Social Services in December of 2001, it has been stipulated that
they relocate the Bethesda House shelter by September of 2002.
The Ministry has committed $400,000 towards the purchase of a
new building.
Resolution #C-284-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT a grant in the amount of $500.00 be awarded to the
Bethesda House.
"CARRIED"
Walter Frank, Associate Broker, Frank Real Estate, requesting
Council to have a 'Welcome to Bowmanville" sign erected at the
TSC Stores site located on Baseline Road in Bowmanville.
Oshawa and Whitby have been doing this for years.
Resolution #C-285-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be referred to staff.
"CARRIED"
Janet Cringle, Great Canadian Town Band Festival Committee,
requesting that Council designate the military-style tattoo being
held on June 14,2002, at the Orono Fairgrounds a community
festival for the purpose of obtaining a licence from the Liquor
Licencing Board of Ontario.
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Resolution #C-286-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Great Canadian Town Band Festival scheduled for
June 14,2002, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight at the Orono
Fairgrounds (building opposite the main arena and a designated
outdoor seating area closer to the track) to celebrate the military-
style tattoo be designated a community cultural festival by the
Council of the Municipality of Clarington provided that a policy of
liability insurance for a minimum of $2 million including liquor
liability is obtained, listing the Municipality as an additional insured,
in an amount and subject to conditions satisfactory to the Director
of Finance; and
THAT Janet Cringle be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Donald G. McKay, Director of Corporate Services, the Corporation
of the Town of Whitby, advising Council that the Town of Whitby on
April 22, 2002, passed the following resolution:
'WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has implemented
education reforms which eliminate Grade 13 to create a K-12
system; and
WHEREAS this results in a "double cohort" of graduates in
2003; and
WHEREAS Ontario colleges and universities do not have the
apparent capacity to double enrolment without immediate
and substantial support from the Provincial government; and
WHEREAS the public has received no assurance that all the
necessary Provincial support will be forthcoming; and
WHEREAS it is imperative that the "double cohort" of
Ontario students receive access to university and college
which is equal to that available to current graduates;
THEREFORE the Council of the Corporate of the Town of
Whitby requests as follows:
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1. THAT the Province of Ontario and Minister of
Education give immediate public assurance that all
2003 graduates meeting 2002 admission entrance
standards will be guaranteed entrance into Ontario
universities and colleges;
2. THAT "double cohort" Ontario students meeting
minimum entrance requirements be given priority for
admission to Ontario universities and colleges over
non-Ontario applicants;
3. THAT the Province require all Ontario universities and
colleges to report forthwith on capacity for 2003 and
on projected enrolment demands and that the
Province disclose the results, together with its
solutions for any space deficiencies prior to
September 1, 2002; and
4.
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Training, Colleges
and Universities, the Minister of Education, the
Honourable Jim Flaherty, MPP and Ontario
Municipalities with a population over 50,000."
Resolution #C-287-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 11 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Karen Landry, Town Clerk, Town of Halton Hills, advising Council
that the Town of Halton Hills on March 25, 2002, passed the
following resolution:
"WHEREAS, Municipalities throughout Ontario have
grappled with smoking by-laws for restaurants, bars and
other public places;
AND WHEREAS any municipalities have implemented
smoking by-laws;
AND WHEREAS this is an issue of workplace health;
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AND WHEREAS these by-laws are not consistent across the
Province;
AND WHEREAS, smoking by-laws have become a divisive
issue between bars, restaurants and municipalities;
AND WHEREAS different smoking by-law restrictions
between municipalities create unfair competition;
AND WHEREAS bar and restaurant owners have repeatedly
stated that they want the rules to be consistent across the
Province;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario receives a large
amount of revenue from the taxation of cigarettes across the
Province;
IT IS NOW HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Town of Halton
Hills request the Province of Ontario to develop uniform
smoking regulations for all public places including bars and
restaurants to ensure a "level playing field" and fair
competition throughout Ontario;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the
Region of Halton, City of Burlington, Town of Milton, Town of
Oakville, Premier of Ontario, Opposition Leaders in the
Ontario Legislature, the M.P.P. representing Halton, and all
other municipalities;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the
President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for
discussion and recommendation at the annual AMO
conference in August 2002."
Resolution #C-288-02
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the resolution of the Town of Halton Hills regarding smoking
by-laws be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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Report #1
G.PA Report
May 6,2002
Report #2
Orono United
Church
Report #3
Realignment
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Resolution #C-289-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on May 6,2002, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-290-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the execution and delivery of a Transfer for a nominal
consideration, containing terms consistent with section 2.0 of
Report SOL-002-02 of Lots 1 and 2, East of Church Street, Block
"M", C.G. Hannings Plan to the Orono Congregation of the United
Church be approved; and
THAT Council pass a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
execute the Transfer on behalf of the Municipality.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-291-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report EGD-25-02 be received;
THAT Staff be authorized to proceed with obtaining all necessary
approvals required to realign the access road from Roenigk Drive to
the Bowmanville Creek valley parking lot and the associated
erosion protection work required to stabilize the west bank of the
Bowmanville Creek;
THAT the total estimated cost of $102,000.00 be approved and the
funds be obtained from Engineering Account No. 7205-02009-0261;
THAT the requirements of Purchasing By-law No. 94-129 be
waived for the purpose of Phase 1 of this project;
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THAT Ron Robinson Limited, Bowmanville, Ontario, be awarded
part of Phase 1 work at a cost of $24,917.00 (exclusive of G.S.T.),
and that payment for the work be made as extra work to Contract
CL2002-3 (an existing contract between the Municipality and Ron
Robinson Ltd.); and
THAT the remaining work be completed by Municipal forces where
possible or be tendered in accordance with the Municipality's
Purchasing By-law.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-292-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Confidential Verbal Report of the Director of Finance and
the Solicitor regarding a legal matter be referred to the end of the
agenda to be considered during a "closed" session.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-293-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie
WHEREAS Clarington residents and Canadians alike pride
ourselves on the fact that Canada has provided universal, publicly
accessible health care to its citizens for over 30 years;
WHEREAS the principles of the Canada Health Act are the basis
upon which our public health system was formed and have
provided public access to life saving and life enhancing care for
over a generation;
WHEREAS Canadians are challenged as we have never been
before to protect, restore and upgrade where necessary our public
Medicare system;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Clarington Council supports
Canada's public health care system and the principals of the
Canada Health Act;
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Clarington Council calls upon
the Romanow Commission, federal and provincial governments to
ensure that the principles of the Canada Health Act are maintained,
and the public health care system is publicly delivered and
upgraded where necessary, and that adequate public funding be
provided to do so;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Clarington Council hereby
proclaims May 15, 2002, National Public Medicare Day.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-294-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2002-068 to
2002-073, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first
and second time:
2002-068 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington
2002-069 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington
2002-070 being a by-law to establish, layout and dedicate
certain lands as public highways and to assume
certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as
public highways in the Municipality of Clarington
2002-071 being a by-law to authorize the execution by the
Mayor and Clerk of an Agreement between the
Municipality of Clarington and Toronto Great Lakes
College for the use of their sports fields
2002-072 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporate of the Municipality of Clarington and
Nu-Wood Construction, Ajax, Ontario, to enter into an
agreement for the construction of Memorial Arena
Expansion, Newca~t1e, Ontario
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2002-073
being a by-law to authorize the execution of a
Transfer of certain lands in Orono to the Orono United
Church
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-295-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2002-068 to 2002-073,
inclusive, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Trim advised that he represented the Mayor at the Knox
Christian School's 45th Anniversary celebration. On Friday, May
10,2002, along with Councillor Schell, he attended the celebration
of the establishment of the Courtice Rotary Club consisting of 26
chartered members. This celebration was opened by a Town Crier.
He stated that it was time for the Municipality to investigate the use
of a Town Crier for our festivals and requested staff to report back.
Friday afternoon Councillor Trim, the Director of Operations and
one of his supervisors traveled to the two cemeteries for inspection
prior to Mother's Day. Staff is to be commended and encouraged
to keep up the good work. Councillor Trim was in the Village of
Newcastle on Saturday, May 11th in the afternoon when a
disturbance occurred. A call was answered by the Durham
Regional Police Department in less than 10 minutes. Thursday,
May 9, 2002, Councillor Trim attended the KinArc Volunteer and
Family night. He also advised Council that the construction at
Taunton and Liberty Streets is now underway.
Councillor Pingle advised that on Saturday, May 11, 2002, she
attended a marathon euchre tournament in Ward 4. The money
raised at the tournament will help payoff the loan to the
Municipality for the addition to the arena.
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Resolution #C-296-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the meeting be "closed" for consideration of the Confidential
Verbal Report of the Director of Finance and the Solicitor regarding
a legal matter.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-297 -02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be
ratified.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-298-02
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Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2002-074 being a
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington at this meeting held on the 13th day of May 2002, and
that the said by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-299-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2002-074 be approved.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-300-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:24 p.m.
"CARRIED"