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PRAYER
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
June 10,2002
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on June 10,2002, 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 Community Services, J. Caruana (attended until 8:04 p.m.)
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, M. Creighton (attended until 8:04 p.m.)
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath (attended until 8:04 p.m.)
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano (attended until 8:04 p.m.)
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Confidential Secretary to the Clerk, H. Keyzers (attended until 8:04 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor MacArthur indicated that he would be disclosing a
pecuniary interest with respect to the delegations regarding the
Great Canadian Band Festival.
Councillor Schell indicated that he would be disclosing a pecuniary
interest with respect to Correspondence Item I - 13 and the
Confidential Verbal Report of the Chief Administrative Officer.
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Resolution #C-332-02
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
May 27,2002, be approved.
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Mayor Mutton announced that there was an article on the front
page of the Toronto Star regarding an investigation from the
Ministry of Attorney General's office pertaining to St. Stephens
Estates. A memo was circulated from the Director of Planning
Services outlined the municipality's involvement. The newspaper
article mentioned servicing from the Region of Durham in 1996.
The Regional Joint Committee will be requesting a memo outlining
the Region's involvement.
Mayor Mutton advised Council that the Clarington Board of Trade
has hired Suzanne McCrimmon as their new Business
Development Manager. He advised Council that a news release
last week stated the progress of the Iter project. Two additional
sites have been announced.
Councillor Robinson thanked Fred Horvath for his involvement
regarding Ron Robinson's retirement party.
Councillor Rowe attended an all day workshop in Peterborough on
June 4, 2002, regarding the new Municipal Act. Clarington was
well represented by eight staff members. The highlights included:
. Reduced Act from 1400 pages of legislation to 400 pages
. More precise language
. Increased municipality's accountability
Councillor Rowe attended the Protect the Ridges Public Meeting on
June 5, 2002. The group presented a brief summary of the
activities and promises over the past two years and also showed
photos, maps and charts dealing with the issue. Councillor Rowe
reminded Council that all of this began more than two years ago
and our constituents are stili waiting for some answers and some
action from the Ministry of Environment.
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Councillor Trim advised that the Protect the Ridges Committee
have made presentations to the Region and that the Region is
working towards conclusions with the provincial government.
Councillor MacArthur stated that the statistics regarding biosolids
are disturbing.
Councillor MacArthur disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to
the delegations pertaining to the Great Canadian Band Festival and
refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter.
Councillor MacArthur's band is planning at the Festival.
David Climenhage, 6667 Leskard Road, Orono, LOB 1 MO,
appeared before Council to discuss the vision of the Great
Canadian Band Festival. Their goal is to create a sustainable and
high-level festival this year. They have raised close to $100,000 in
sponsorships and the event has been organized by dozen of
people on a year round basis. They appreciate the financial help
the municipality has given them. Mr. Climenhage believes that
there is no other set of venues like the Village of Orono. The event
will take place at Sylvanus Gardens; a gem in Clarington. Mr.
Climenhage states they would like to preserve this site in its current
state. This site provides parking, excellent setting, great acoustics
and it is an ideal location to hold concerts. The Committee has
been upfront and open on the use of Sylvanus Gardens and they
have willingly applied for permits and applications. Tents that were
erected on the site last year were inspected by municipal
authorities. The Executive is committed to building this festival in
future years and progress to a summer long festival. He indicated
that the Committee concurs with the recommendations of staff to
address the issue of the erection of the tents on site.
Colin Rowe, 27 Willey Drive, Bowmanville, L 1C 4Z7, advised
Council of the calibre of talent attending the Festival. The Festival
gives youngsters a chance to see what it is to be a professional
musician.
Jean Burnside, R.R. #2, 3595 Concession Road 8, Orono,
LOB 1 MO, thanked Council and the Communications and Tourism
Office for their support.
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Resolution #C-333-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the communications to be received for information be
approved with the exception of Items I - 4, I - 6, I - 8, I - 10, 1- 11,
1- 13, I - 27 and 1- 33.
"CARRIED"
Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, providing Council with a copy of the Summary of
Consultations which highlights the range of views of those who are
directly, indirectly, affected by the Provincial Policy Statement
(PPS).
(Received for Information)
Terry Nghiem, Operations Technician, Region of Durham, advising
Council that Cathodic Protection of the watermain on the following
streets is scheduled between June 3 and August 9, 2002:
STREET
Loscombe Drive
Hillier Street
Lawrence Crescent
S Avenue
FROM TO
S Avenue S Avenue
S Avenue Quinn Drive
S Avenue Quinn Drive
Baseline Road Waverl Road
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Village of Tyrone and surroundings Community
Centre Board dated May 21,2002.
(Received for Information)
Ann Smith on behalf of the Board of Brownsdale Community
Centre, thanking Council for the improvements that have been
made to the Brownsdale Community Centre.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting
dated May 9, 2002.
(Received for Information)
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The Native Cultural Centre of Durham Region, inviting Council to
their 5th Annual Traditional Pow Wow - "Honouring Our Youth."
This event will take place on Saturday, June 22nd and Sunday, June
23rd, 2002, from 10:00 a.m. at Durham College in Oshawa. The
Native Cultural Centre of Durham Region is a community-based
organization that has been hosting educational and cultural events
reflecting traditional Native perspectives since 1997.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated
May 21, 2002.
(Received for Information)
The Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, advising Council that he has extended the Ministry
requirement for the 2001 Municipal Performance Measurement
Program (MPMP) filing to July 31,2002. The deadline for filing the
Financial Information Return (FIR) is also extended to July 31,
2002, to be consistent with the MPMP deadline.
(Received for Information)
Rosaline M. Graham, Clerk, Municipality of Kincardine, advising
Council that the Municipality of Kincardine on May 22, 2002,
passed the following resolution:
"THAT Council endorse the Municipality of Kincardine's
membership in the Canadian Host Communities as a Class
A Voting Member; and
THAT Mayor Kraemer be appointed as the Municipality's
representative on the Board of Directors of the Canadian
Association of Nuclear Host Communities and, Councillor
Howard Ribey be appointed the Municipality's alternative
representative and Councillor Barry Schmidt be appointed as
second alternative, for a term to coincide with the current
term of Council;
FURTHER that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
City of Pickering, the Town of Deep River, Gentilly District
(Becancour, PO), Point Lepreau (Muscuach Parish, NB) and
the Municipality of Clarington."
(Received for Information)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on May 29, 2002, passed the following
resolution regarding York, Peel, Durham Groundwater
Management Strategy Study:
"a) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2002-P-35 from
the Commissioner of Planning be received for
information; and
b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2002-P-
35 be forwarded to the Local Municipalities and
Conservation Authorities."
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on May 29, 2002, passed the following
resolution:
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"a) THAT Regional Council support the Council of the
City of Pickering's initiative to seek clarification on the
notice provisions of the Planning Act; and
b) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2002-P-39 from
the Commissioner of Planning be sent to the City of
Pickering, the Local Municipalities, the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario and the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing."
(Received for Information)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on May 29, 2002, passed the following
resolution regarding Ontario Regulation 140/02 - Oak Ridges
Moraine Conservation Plan:
"a) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2002-P-36 from
the Commissioner of Planning be received for
information; and
b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2002-P-
36 be forwarded to the Local Municipalities in
Durham."
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that the
Provincial Government introduced for first reading the Reliable
Energy and Consumer Protection Act, 2002. The Bill provides the
Government with the authority to pursue a variety of options for the
future of Hydro One. The Bill also proposes that the government
retain ownership of transmission corridor lands to ensure that they
remain available for public use such as transportation, recreation,
and infrastructure. Hydro One would retain a statutory right to use
the land for transmission purposes and would continue to maintain
the lands. Also of importance to municipalities, if the Bill passes, it
would:
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Allow the Minister to order owners of dams to prepare and
implement operation and maintenance safety management
plans;
Require Hydro One to continue to serve remote northern
Ontario communities not connected to the provincial grid;
Clarify the legislative authority of municipal corporations to
dispose of their shares in municipal electricity utilities.
(Received for Information)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on May 29, 2002, passed the following
resolution:
"a) THAT Report #2002-MOH-26 of the Commissioner &
Medical Officer of Health, be received for information;
b) THAT Council continues to advocate for adequate,
stable and ongoing core provincial funding for
Hospice Durham;
c) THAT Council revisit this matter after the 2002-03
base provincial funding for Hospice Durham has been
determined; and
d) THAT the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Health and
Long-Term Care, Durham Region's MPP's, area
municipalities and Hospice Durham, be so advised."
(Received for Information)
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Minutes dated
May 16, 2002.
(Received for Information)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on May 29, 2002, passed the following
resolution:
"a) THAT the Durham Region West Nile Virus Response
Plan, as appended to Report #2002-MOH-27 of the
Commissioner & Medical Officer of Health, be
endorsed; and
b) THAT Durham Region's MPP's, area municipalities,
conservation authorities, district school boards, the
Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Durham
Environmental Network, be so advised."
(Received for Information)
JR. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation, advising Council that the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority on May 22, 2002, passed the following
resolution:
"THAT the Draft 2002 Budget Estimates totalling $3,536,100
be approved as presented;
THAT the Region of Durham be requested to approve an
operating levy of $1,568,000 and approve a regional capital
levy in the amount of $468,000;
THAT projects outlined in the Budget Report be adopted as
projects of the Authority; and
THAT copies of the 2002 Budget Report be distributed to the
Region of Durham and member municipalities for their
information on projects and programs of the Central Lake
Ontario Conservation Authority."
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on May 29, 2002, passed a resolution
supporting the Grey Association for Better Planning and the
Municipality of Greg Highlands regarding the Ontario Municipal
Board decision on water taking.
(Received for Information)
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Carolyn Downs, Manager Council Support/City Clerk, City of
Kingston, advising Council that the City of Kingston on May 7,
2002, passed a resolution endorsing the City of Brantford's
resolution regarding nurse practitioners.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
May 22, 2002.
(Received for Information)
Steve Jacobs, Senior Project Manager, URS Cole, Sherman &
Associates Ltd., advising Council that the Ontario Ministry of
Transportation (MTO) has retained URS Cole Sherman to
undertake a Planning and Preliminary Design Study to examine the
future plan for Highway 35 from the junction of Highway 115
northerly to Highway 7 in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Regional
Municipality of Durham. The purpose of this study is to develop a
plan for the Province's strategic goals for the movement of people
and goods through these areas. This study will determine the
ultimate vision for the Highway 35 corridor, and the need for interim
capacity, safety and operational improvements. The need for a
median between northbound and southbound traffic and
interchanges to improve safety on Highway 35 are also being
considered in this study. The opportunity for public input will be
provided throughout the course of the project. The next round of
Public Information Centres (PICS) will be held on June 18,2002, at
Ops Community Centre, Lindsay and June 19, 2002, at the
Manvers Arena and Community Centre, Bethany.
(Received for Information)
Environment Canada, inviting Council to a public meeting on the
Lake Ontario Lakewide Management Plan (LaMP) and the Niagara
River Toxics Management Plan (NRTMP) to be held Monday,
June 17, 2002. The purpose of the meeting will be to provide
updates on the Lake Ontario LaMP and the Niagara River Toxics
Management Plan.
(Received for Information)
Ontario Good Roads Association, providing Council with highlights
from the Ontario Good Roads Association Board of Directors'
Meeting of April 18, 2002.
(Received for Information)
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Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Region of Durham, informing
Council that he has written to the Honourable Chris Stockwell,
Government House Leader, Peter Kormos, New Democratic Party
House Leader and Dwight Duncan, Liberal House Leader,
requesting support of a speedy passage of Bill 139, the University
of Ontario Institute of Technology Act, 2002. This Bill is vital to the
creation of the new educational institution here in Durham Region.
Creation of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology is a
positive and practical step that responds to an immediate need for
new student places in Ontario. To delay will only penalize many of
our young people at critical points in their education.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee Meeting dated
May 14, 2002.
(Received for Information)
Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, advising Council that he has received a copy of the
resolution passed by the Pickering City Council on April 2, 2002,
requesting that the province increase the notification radius for
planning applications presently outlined in a regulation in the
Planning Act. The Planning Act establishes the ground rules for
land use planning in Ontario. It describes how land uses may be
controlled, and who may control them. The Act also outlines
certain administrative planning processes to ensure that they are
fair, open, accessible, timely and efficient. Some of these
processes are included in the regulations. Some of the regulations
provide additional detail on the administrative processes for certain
planning applications. These processes involve distance
requirements for giving of notice. The Planning Act does not
prohibit a municipality from exceeding those minimum
requirements, if deemed appropriate. In addition, sections 17(18)
and 34(14) of the Planning Act provide municipalities with an
opportunity to develop alternative procedures for informing the
public and obtaining its views about proposed official plan and
zoning by-law amendments.
(Received for Information)
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Sandy Archibald, Archibald Orchards & Estate Winery Ltd.,
thanking Council for supporting the 3rd Annual Fruit Wine & Food
Festival. Guests enjoyed award-winning wines from all across
Ontario matched with amazing foods prepared by local chefs. They
had the opportunity to demonstrate Clarington's fine hospitality to
local residents, as well as a number of visitors to the area.
(Received for Information)
John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council that he questioned
Transportation Minister Norm Sterling regarding Durham's
partnership with the Province of Ontario for construction of Highway
401 interchanges. Mr. Sterling has offered his commitment to
working with the Region to examine other funding options that
would reduce the impact on the Regional budget.
(Received for Information)
Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that the
City of Pickering on May 21, 2002, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington in the Regional
Municipality of Durham is bidding to be the host municipality
for the International Fusion Energy Research and
Development Project (Iter); and
WHEREAS the Iter project will lead essential, international
research into the commercially viable creation of a clean,
renewable energy source to meet the energy needs of
subsequent generations through fusion; and
WHEREAS the successful bid to bring Iter to Clarington will
mean an immediate infusion of highly skilled jobs and
provide a significant economic stimulus to Durham Region
while raising Canada's status as a leader in research in
development; and
WHEREAS the location of two nuclear power facilities within
the Region of Durham provides a regular source of local
tritium and an expansive base of nuclear expertise which
makes Durham an ideal location to host the Iter project; and
WHEREAS hosting the Iter project within the Region of
Durham is widely supported by the community and
understood to be a unique opportunity to play an important
role in the genesis of a potentially revolutionary new source
of energy;
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NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the
City of Pickering confirms its full support for the Iter project
and strongly urges the selection committee to opt for the
Municipality of Clarington in the Region of Durham as host
for the project; and
THAT the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby
confirms its confidence in the Canadian Nuclear Safety
Commission's ability to undertake a thorough and complete
review of the application for the project; and
THAT this motion be circulated to:
. All area Mayors and Chairs
. Dan McTeague, M.P. - Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge
Resolution #C-334-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item 1-4 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Dorothy Hartford, congratulating Council on the decision to have
the fireworks display at Mosport. The show was terrific and for a
very cold evening, the turnout was impressive. Most important, it
was a community event of the type that makes the name
"Clarington" stand out and mean something. Something to talk
about in a positive manner. Ms. Hartford is questioning the pending
changes to the entrance of the Bowmanville Valleylands. She
would have preferred the money be spent to upgrade the facility or
green belt for the further enhancement of the community, not
withstanding any factors for safety, etc.
Resolution #C-335-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item I - 6 be referred to the Director of
Engineering for response.
"CARRIED"
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Deb Vice, Martin Feaver and Kevin Campbell, Co-Chairs, Protect
the Ridges, advising Council that the Protect the Ridges public
meeting was held on Wednesday, June 5, 2002, at 7:30 p.m. in the
Enfield United Church. No action whatsoever has yet been taken
by the York - Durham Ministry of Environment to monitor the
potential for environmental damage from either the 'Sound-sorb'
berm at the Oshawa Gun & Skeet Club, or the composting site on
Harmony Road in Oshawa.
Resolution #C-336-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT a letter be sent to the Protect the Ridges Committee,
Durham Region Health Department, John O'Toole, MPP, reiterating
the Municipality of Clarington's concerns with respect to the
spreading of biosolids and advising that we support their efforts in
this matter.
"CARRIED"
Association of the Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that
Bill 30, the Volunteer Firefighters Employment Protection Act, 2002
would protect full-time firefighters who also volunteer as firefighters
from losing their jobs. It is anticipated that the Bill will proceed to
Second Reading debate/vote as early as June 6, 2002.
Resolution #C-337-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item I - 10 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Conservation Ontario, advising Council that they strongly support
Walkerton recommendations in the Part 2 Report. Conservation
Ontario participated in the Walkerton Inquiry at a number of expert
meetings and public hearings. Conservation Ontario submitted key
position papers entitled 'The Importance of Watershed
Management in Protecting Ontario's Drinking Water" and "Valuing
Benefits from Watershed Protection".
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Resolution #C-338-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item I - 11 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-339-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-339-02 be amended by adding
the following thereto:
"THAT Correspondence Item I - 11 be copied to the
Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee and the Durham
Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-338-02 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
Councillor Schell disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to
Correspondence Item I - 13 and refrained from discussion and
voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell's employer is St.
Marys Cement.
Minutes of the St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee
dated February 19, 2002.
Resolution #C-340-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item I - 13 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Tony Clement, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, advising
Council that the government recognizes that having adequate
physician services throughout the province is essential for Ontario
to meet its current and future health care needs. To meet this
need, the government is continuing to take important steps to
ensure that all Ontario communities have the physician services
they require. A key strategy shaping our plans is expansion of
medical education opportunities to address physician shortages in
Ontario. In May and June of 2001, Mr. Clement announced several
initiatives supporting this strategy. These include: 1) an increase
in medical school enrolment by 30%, 2) creation of a northern
medical school, 3) an increase of post-graduate training positions
by up to 25 in northern and rural communities, and 4) plans to
streamline and more than double the province's capacity to assess,
train and license foreign-trained doctors. This will produce up to 90
additional foreign-trained physicians requiring sponsorship by
underserviced communities.
Resolution #C-341-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item I - 27 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-342-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-341-02 be amended by adding
the following thereto:
"THAT Correspondence Item I - 27 be copied to the new
Physician Recruitment Advisory Committee."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-341-02 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
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Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising Council that the
City of Oshawa on May 21, 2002, passed the following resolution:
"1. THAT the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
be advised that Oshawa City Council is supportive of
the enactment of Bill 124; but, that he be requested to
amend the Bill by:
(a) Deleting Section 4.2, which would allow
applicants to appoint registered code agencies;
(b) Deleting Subsection 8(2.1), which would
require a chief building official to issue a
building permit, where the design has been
certified by a registered code agency, even if
found to not comply with the Ontario Building
Code;
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By amending Section 22 of Building Code Act
to enable a chief building official to maintain to
same control over registered code agencies
that he currently has over building inspectors;
and
(d) By deleting Section 7.1, which would require
every municipal Council to establish and
enforce a code of conduct for the chief building
official and inspectors, or by amending that
section to provide for a uniform code of
conduct, developed by the Province and
applicable to all participants in the building
construction sector;
2. THAT a copy of Report DS-02-122 be forwarded to all
area MPP's, the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister's
Parliamentary Assistant, Leaders of the Opposition,
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; and all
area municipalities in the Region of Durham; and
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THAT the Attorney General be urged to introduce for
enactment Bill 10, 'An Act to Amend the Limitation
Act', to limit the liability for building construction
participants to 15 years, to complement the intent of
Bill 124."
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Resolution #C-343-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the resolution from the City of Oshawa regarding the
enactment of Bill 124 be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-344-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the Correspondence Item D - 1 be approved as per the
agenda.
"CARRIED"
Jean Graham, Chairperson, Newcastle Lions Club, requesting
permission to hold a Walk For Dog Guides. All proceeds from the
walk will be donated to Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.
The walk is 10 km through Newcastle on Saturday, October 5,
2002. The starting time will be 9:00 a.m. at the Community Hall.
They estimate the walk will take approximately two hours to
complete. All the money pledged goes to providing Dog Guide
Teams to assist the blind, deaf and physically challenged.
(Approved provided the organizers
apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy
Permit from the Engineering Services
Department)
Arnot Wotten, Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee, advising
Council that the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated
April 11, 2002, passed the following resolution:
"THAT the correspondence requesting Regional Chair Roger
Anderson to provide his 20 Year Vision for Agriculture be
sent back to Council to forward to the Regional Chair."
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Resolution #C-345-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 2 be referred to Roger Anderson,
Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham.
"CARRIED"
Robert G. Boychyn, Chair, Durham Regional Police Services
Board, requesting Council to pass the following resolution regarding
domestic violence:
'WHEREAS the Durham Regional Police Services Board is
committed to excellence in public safety and police
governance in the Regional Municipality of Durham;
AND WHEREAS a Coroner's Inquest was recently
concluded regarding the death of Durham Region resident
and domestic violence victim Gillian Hadley;
AND WHEREAS the Coroner's Jury made a number of
recommendations, notably those related to the Justice
system and the coordination of efforts including (1) the
establishment of an implementation committee, and (2) "that
the Government of Ontario coordinate and streamline the
delivery of victim services/advocacy within the justice system
in order to avoid confusion regarding the roles and
responsibilities of those involved, and to avoid the
duplication of services";
AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario recently
established the Ministry of Public Safety and Security;
THEREFORE be it resolved that the Durham Regional
Police Services Board strongly supports the Hadley Inquest
recommendations as they relate to the Justice system (2
through 22 both inclusive and 37), inter-agency coordination
(1 and 49 through 52, both inclusive), and research, analysis
and reporting (53 through 58, both inclusive), and urges the
Government of Ontario to demonstrate leadership in
addressing Domestic Violence by coordinating, and where
necessary funding, the full implementation of said
recommendations within one (1) year;
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AND FURTHER that the Durham Regional Police Services
Board requests that the Government of Ontario provide
publicly, within 6 months, a status report regarding all 58
recommendations of the Hadley Inquest."
Resolution #C-346-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the resolution of the Durham Regional Police Services Board
regarding domestic violence be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Allen Forrester, Clerk-Treasurer Administrator, Township of South-
West Oxford, advising Council that the Township of South-West
Oxford on May 7,2002, passed the following resolution:
"RESOLVED that whereas the number of vehicles driving
well in excess of the posted legal rate of speed has
increased significantly in recent years, especially on 400-
Series Highways;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Government of
Ontario be petitioned to implement the use of photo-radar in
enforcing speed limits on these highways."
Resolution #C-347-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the resolution of the Township of South-West Oxford
regarding the use of photo-radar be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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Richard Toms, Director, Visual Arts Centre, inviting Council to
participate as a sponsor in Storefront Art. In the past this event has
benefited the participating stores, the students and the professional
artist who will oversee the design and creation of these imaginative
murals. Each business will be asked to contribute $100 toward the
cost of creating their mural. The subject of these murals will be the
storeowner's choice and may include advertisements for your store
or business. The mural can be hung in the window or displayed on
the wall of the business or store.
Resolution #C-348-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 5 be referred to the Director of
Community Services in order to participate at one of our facilities;
and
THAT a copy of the letter be sent to the Clarington Museum Board
and the Clarington Library Board.
"CARRIED"
Brady Del Rosario, requesting Council to contribute to his
fundraising efforts during his exchange program sponsored by
Canada World Youth. He is also requesting appropriate souvenirs,
for example Canadian pins and flags, that he could distribute during
the program. It is Mr. Del Rosairo's responsibility to raise public
awareness of this exchange program and of Canada World Youth
before his departure. He has been chosen to participate in the
Quebec/Brazil program which will start in the summer of 2002 for a
seven or eight month period. The structure of the program is as
follows: eight Canadian participants are carefully selected to
represent various geographic and demographic backgrounds.
Meanwhile, eight youths are selected by a partner organization in
the exchange country. Together, this culturally diverse group of
young people lives and works in a small Canadian community for
approximately 14 weeks. Each pair of participants - one from each
country - lives with a host family and works together on a local farm
or in a local social services/healthcare centre. This structure
ensures that everyone in the host community benefits from
exposure to difference cultural attitudes and values.
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Resolution #C-349-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Mr. Del Rosario be advised of the Municipality's Grant Policy;
and
THAT staff proceed in accordance with past practice.
"CARRIED"
Hazel McCallion, Mayor, City of Mississauga, advising Council that
the City of Mississauga on May 8, 2002, passed the following
resolution:
'WHEREAS the Mississauga News reported in an article
dated May 1, 2002, that the Province has studied the
feasibility of introducing tolls on Highway 403 through
Mississauga;
AND WHEREAS the same article quotes a spokesperson for
the Provincial Ministry of Transportation as saying that while
".. .no decision had been made on adding toll lanes to
Highway 403, ... it has not been ruled out."
AND WHEREAS Highway 403 is an important commuter
route serving Mississauga and other GTA west communities
carrying over 120,000 vehicles a day during business hours;
AND WHEREAS Highway 403, as part of a larger Provincial
highway network, plays an important role in the efficient
movement of goods and services for businesses within
Mississauga and across the GTA, including the rapid growth
in trade with the U.S.;
AND WHEREAS the Ministry of Transportation, as recently
as the fall of last year, was proceeding with the design for
adding two lanes in the centre median of Highway 403,
including an environmental assessment study with public
consultation, without any mention of tolls;
AND WHEREAS the two additional planned median lanes
are long overdue in relation to the rapid growth occurring in
Mississauga and other GTA west communities, including the
rapidly developing Churchill Meadows community;
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AND WHEREAS the City of Mississauga has previously
expressed support for the planned widening of Highway 403,
but not as a toll facility;
AND WHEREAS the introduction of toll lanes on Highway
403 could result in significant congestion on parallel City
roads, such as Eglinton Avenue and Burnhamthorpe Road,
along with significant delays to City buses using these
important parallel corridors;
AND WHEREAS the introduction of tolls on an existing
highway would represent a significant departure from
existing government policy, establishing a precedent with
province-wide implications;
AND WHEREAS additional development west of
Mississauga, particularly in Halton Region, could create
significant congestion to problems on Mississauga's east-
west roads, as commuters seek alternative routes to avoid
paying tolls on Highway 403;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province be
advised that the City of Mississauga strongly opposes any
proposals to introduce tolls on Highway 403 through
Mississuaga;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution be
forwarded to the Minister of Transportation, the Premier of
Ontario, all Mississauga MPPs, GTA municipalities and the
Smart Growth Panels and the Association of Municipalities
of Ontario."
Resolution #C-350-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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J.D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, advising Council that the
City of Vaughan on May 27,2002, passed the following resolution:
'WHEREAS York Region experienced an increase of 17,883
children age birth to 14 from 1996 to 2001 and a further
increase of 39,859 children is projected to 2026;
WHEREAS there are waitlist for spaces in child care centres,
child care fee assistance and child care special needs
resourcing;
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario no longer provides
capital funding to support the building of additional child care
centres (in new schools) and/or to address required
upgrades to existing child care centres;
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has not approved an
increase in child care funding to respond to the growth in the
child population in York Region since 1996;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province of
Ontario be petitioned to:
. Reinstate capital funding to support the building of
additional child care centres (in new schools) and to
address Health and Safety concerns in existing child
care centres; and
. Approve an increase in funding to support the needs
of the rapidly growing child population of York Region
for Child Care Fee Assistance and Child Care Special
Needs Resourcing; and
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to York Region, the
Minister of Community, Family and Children's Services, the Premier
of Ontario, the Prime Minister, Municipalities in the GTA, and the
MPP's and MP's representing York Region."
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Resolution #C-351-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the resolution of the City of Vaughan regarding additional
funding for child care centres be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Jill Eagles, Clerk, Village of Merrickville-Wolford, advising Council
that the Village of Merrickville-Wolford on May 27,2002, passed the
following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Ontario Government has decided to
discontinue the pediatric cardio-vascular surgery (PCS)
program at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario and is
moving this program to the Toronto Hospital for Sick
Children in April 2003;
AND WHEREAS the rural communities of Eastern Ontario,
including the Village of Merrickville-Wolford, are currently
suffering from decreasing access to health care through
doctor and nurse shortages in their communities and with
the recent announcement are being advised special cardiac
care will not be available for their children in the immediate
area;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has historically
recognized that more than one specialized medical service
location is required by residents of the Province due to its
geographic size;
AN D WHEREAS the discontinuance of the program could
endanger the lives of children in Eastern Ontario and
Western Quebec with special cardiac needs;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Council of the
Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford requests
the Provincial Government re-evaluate the discontinuation of
the pediatric cardio-vascular surgery (PCS) program at the
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario."
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Resolution #C-352-02
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Jim Potter, Coach, Darlington Under 16 Team, requesting Council
to help financially support the chance of a lifetime for many young
boys to participate in the Gothia Cup in Gothenberg Sweden.
Teams from 69 different countries will be participating in this
prestigious event. This team currently plays in the Premier Division
of the Central Soccer League and they are currently ranked number
52 in the entire Province of Ontario.
Resolution #C-353-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Mr. Jim Potter be advised of the Municipality's Grant Policy.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-354-02
Moved by Councillor Ping Ie, seconded by Councillor Robinson
WHEREAS the residents of the Municipality of Clarington pay
$46.00/1000 gallons for disposal of private waste;
AND WHEREAS the residents of Port Hope pay $30.00/1000
gallons for disposal of private waste;
AND WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Durham sets the
disposal rates;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of
Clarington request the Regional Municipality of Durham to review
the rates being charged for people with septic systems.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-355-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on June 3, 2002, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-356-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the Confidential Verbal Report from the Solicitor, the
Confidential Verbal Report from the Chief Administrative Officer
and Confidential Report PSD-060-02 be referred to end of agenda
to be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-357-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2002-086 to
2002-092, inclusive and 2002-094, and that the said by-laws be
now read a first and second time:
2002-086 being a by-law to amend By-law 2002-020 being a
by-law to appoint members to the Samuel Wilmot
Nature Area Management Advisory Committee for the
Municipality of Clarington
2002-087 being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 27 to the
Clarington Official Plan (St. Stephen's Estates Inc.)
2002-088 being a by-law to amend Sign By-law 97-157, as
amended of the Municipality of Clarington (Willsonia
Industries Limited)
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2002-089 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington (1276467 Ontario Ltd. &
Ashton Development Corp. (Clarington) Ltd.)
2002-090 being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of
Registered Plan 1 OM-832 from Part Lot Control
(1276467 Ontario Ltd. & Ashton Development Corp.
(Clarington) Ltd.)
2002-091 being a by-law respecting the appointment of a Chief
Building Official, Building Inspectors, Plumbing
Inspectors and Fire Safety Inspectors
2002-92 being a by-law to authorize an agreement between
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and
Hydro One Networks Inc. to allow construction access
to cross Hydro One Networks Inc. Transmission Line
Easement
2002-094 being a by-law to designate a certain portion of
Registered Plan 40M-1977 as not being subject to
Part Lot Control and to repeal By-law 2001-082
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-358-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2002-086 to 2002-092,
inclusive and 2002-094, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-359-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Stuart McAllister and Andrew Kozak be appointed to the
Clarington Traffic Management Committee.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-360-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Council recess for 10 minutes after which time the meeting
be "closed" to consider two confidential verbal reports and
Confidential Report PSD-060-02.
"CARRIED"
Councillors MacArthur and Schell each stated pecuniary interests
during the "closed" session of Council and refrained from voting on
the following resolution.
Resolution #C-361-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be
ratified.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-362-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2002-093, being a
by-law to authorize the purchase agreement between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Jeffrey Charles
Kelso in respect to the purchase of a portion of 1895 Cobbledick
Road, Part Lot 32, Concession 1, former Township of Clarke,
Municipality of Clarington, and that the said by-law be now read a
first and second time.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-363-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2002-093, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillors MacArthur and Schell stated pecuniary interests earlier
in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the
confirming by-law.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-364-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2002-095 being a
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington at this meeting held on the 10th day of June 2002,
and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-365-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2002-095 be approved.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-366-02
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:45 p.m.
"CARRIED"