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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
September 16, 2002
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on September 16, 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 (attended until 9:40 p.m.)
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (attended until 9:40 p.m.)
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, M. Creighton
(attended until 9:40 p.m.)
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath (attended until 9:40 p.m.)
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano (attended until 9:40 p.m.)
Director of FinancelTreasurer, N. Taylor
Confidential Secretary to the Clerk, H. Keyzers (attended until 9:40 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Pingle indicated that she would be disclosing a
pecuniary interest with respect to Item #8 of Report #1.
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Resolution #C-436-02
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
June 24, 2002, the minutes of a special meeting of Council held on
July 12, 2002, and the minutes of a special meeting of Council held
on September 9, 2002, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Mutton informed the meeting that a joint assessment of the
Iter project took place this past weekend. At this point, the
technical site is being assessed and Clarington's site is passing the
test. It is becoming the site to beat. Negotiations are set to begin
this week. The Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer have been
invited to attend the International Fusion Conference at Lyon,
France next month to participate in the ongoing assessment of the
various sites.
Mayor Mutton advised that the launching of the Clarington Transit
System was a success. He also advised Council of the ground
breaking event that took place at the Courtice South Arena earlier
in the day.
Councillor MacArthur advised that the Clarington Terry Fox Run
was a huge success. Participants are estimated at 1200+ and the
money raised for cancer research totalled $75,000 +. With over
170 volunteers involved, there are too many people to thank.
Special recognition goes to Mary Tillocock, Pat and Bob
Marjerrison, Brad Hockin, and Paul Siemon. As well, special
recognition and thanks go out to Grant Ashton and Phil Broome
and all the Operations staff who went well beyond the call of duty.
Councillor Robinson thanked the Emergency Services Department
and the Durham Regional Police for helping to make the 150th
Orono Fair a huge success.
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Councillor Trim advised that he attended the Durham Regional
Police Services Award ceremony on Friday, September 13. On
July 3, he attended the groundwater protection studies. He
attended the 1st corn roast of the Orono Crown Lands Trust.
Councillor Trim noted that 160 graduates attended the Kids and
Kops Program. The Operations Department has been busy getting
ready for kitchen waste composting. The Health and Social
Services members toured the new seniors complex, Hillsdale
Manor in Oshawa. Councillor Trim has ridden the Clarington
Transit and advises that he has concerns with the language and
conduct of some young people using the transit system.
He attended the AMO Annual Meeting and met the new premier
and 16 cabinet members. During the summer he visited the
Bondhead and Bowmanville cemeteries along with the Operations
Manager. Staff is doing an excellent job. He also advised Council
that information will be forwarded to them concerning the Regional
"No Smoking By-law."
A public meeting is being held for the purpose of:
. Passing a by-law to stop up and close a portion of the
unopened road allowance between Blocks 2 and 3,
according to C.G. Hanning's Plan of the Village of Orono,
shown as Part 4, Plan 40R-21260.
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this road closure.
Mayor Mutton presented Roy Forrester with the Senior of the Year
Award. Roy has been a life long resident of Orono, past owner of
the Orono Weekly Times, Chair of the Oak Ridges Trail - Clarington
Chapter, life long member of the Clarington Concert Band. He also
served on the Ganaraska Conservation Authority, 1978-1986, he
sat of the Advisory Committee, 1986-1990 started the skiing
program at the Ganaraska Forest Centre. He is an active board
member of the Orono Senior Citizen's Complex. In the late 1990's
he created a newsletter for the Ganaraska Conservation Authority
to help inform and make people aware of the various activities
available.
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Brad Cooper, OVERT Search and Rescue, 234 Senator Street,
Pickering, L 1V 6N2, appeared before Council representing
volunteers of the OVERT Search and Rescue Team. The team
began in 1991 following a search for a missing girl. In 1996 they
signed their first mandate with the Durham Regional Police
Department. The team consists of 150 volunteers providing a
minimum of 50 hours per year. Their volunteers are their biggest
asset. Everyone brings a unique ability with them. The cost
incurred by each volunteer is $300 - $600. The OVERT Search
and Rescue consists of a canine unit, rescue unit, patrol unit,
marine unit and communication dispatch personnel. OVERT is a
non-profit organization and the only regular revenue is a weekly
bingo.
Mr. Cooper expressed his thanks to the Municipality of Clarington
for their grant and stressed the need for funding to allow OVERT to
continue to grow. OVERT is expanding to include an emergency
measures office to cover the Durham area in, providing assistance
and is acquiring a state of the art command post. Since the actions
of September 11 th people are more aware of the things that can
happen. OVERT will need to purchase equipment and provide
training to their volunteers. Mr. Cooper advised that OVERT does
not have a facility and the only way people can get in touch with
them is over the phone. Mr. Cooper invited Council to come and
support them on September 28th for Family Safety Day being held
at the Clarington Fire Hall.
Sergeant Joseph Maiorano, Durham Regional Police Services,
77 Centre Street North, Oshawa, L 1 G 4B7, presented Council with
an update of the 2002-2004 Business Plan Review. The
presentation's motto is "Planning together for a safer community
2002 and beyond..." Mr. Maiornao provided an overview of the
following:
Why do we engage in business planning?
Who must be committed to business planning?
What is our business planning model?
How did we develop our business plan?
What does our 2002 - 2004 business plan look like?
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September 16, 2002
Resolution #C-437-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the agenda be altered to allow Dennis Whalley to be listed as
the third delegation.
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Deborah Tinmouth, 3862 Wilcox Road, R.R. #2, Orono, LOB 1 MO,
appeared before Council on behalf of residents of Wilcox Road.
She submitted another copy of the petition signed by residents
concerned with dirt bike activity in their neighbourhood. Mrs.
Tinmouth stated that she was not here to outline their problems in
detail but to advise Council of solutions. They believe that the
bikers need to be stopped at the tunnel under Highway 115. The
tunnel consists of two parts. Part I is the actual culvert under the
highway, which has laneways approaching and departing about ten
feet wide with 5-foot high frost fence along both sides. Part I ends
at Part II being a parcel of private property on the east side of the
tunnel. At this juncture, there are two 90 degree turns to be
negotiated and then the trail heads up the side of Highway 115 to
Wilcox Road. They are proposing the closure of Part I of the tunnel
during the spring, summer and fall, when Part II of the tunnel is
closed. They also propose that walking stiles be constructed at
both ends of Part I of the tunnel so that it is not closed to the
various trail hiking associations. The gates and stiles can be
removed during the winter months when Part II of the tunnel is
open. In other words, Part I and Part II need to be married
together. The residents of Wilcox Road would like Council to
investigate the unopened road allowance from the 9th Concession
as it runs east off Highway 115. Although this appears to be an
uninhabited area, they do not know what private landowners might
be involved in having the ATV traffic rerouted south to the 9th line
and into the forest. Mrs. Tinmouth advises Council that the
residents would also be interested to hear if Council can assist
them with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act that has
recently passed, and how it might impact off road vehicle travel
along Wilcox Road which is, of course, located within the moraine.
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George Ashe, 2800 Courtice Road, Unit 52, Courtice, L 1 E 2M6,
appeared before Council requesting sponsorship for the
Superwalk 2002 taking place on Sunday, September 29th in Ajax.
Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the central nervous system
resulting in movement problems, lack of balance, tremor and
postural instability due to loss of dopamine producing cells in the
brain. Diagnosis often leads to feelings of anxiety and depression.
Parkinson's is a progressive disease. No one dies of Parkinson's
but associated problems such as heart disease or pneumonia are
accelerated by Parkinson's.
Dennis Whalley, 51 Birchfield Drive, Courtice, L 1 E 1 M9, was called
but was not present.
Tim Young, 21 Kingscourt Road, Bowmanville, L 1C 2K7, appeared
before Council requesting that the restraining order be lifted off of
his dog (Report CLD-31-02). The police report fails to mention that
the dog is always on a 5ftlease. The boy that was bitten came into
the backyard while the dog was on its leash. The dog is very well
trained and obedient. Mr. Young feels that it is not fair that the dog
has to be muzzled. There is usually someone home and the dog is
only out of the house for a few hours at a time.
Sheila and George Brooks, 7 St. George Street, Bowmanville,
L 1C 2K2, appeared before Council regarding Report CLD-31-02.
Mr. Brooks stated that the boy who was bitten is his daughter's son.
He states that children were running and playing in Mr. Young's
backyard when the dog tackled the boy from behind. The dog has
now bitten twice. Mr. Young's daughter was running with the dog
but the leash was not on the dog at the time the boy was bitten.
Resolution #C-438-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Council recess for 10 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m.
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DELEGATIONS
Resolution #C-439-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow for the
consideration of Report CLD-31-02 at this time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-440-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report CLD-31-02 be received; and
THAT the Order to Restrain served on Tim Young be dismissed.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-441-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the communications to be received for information be
approved with the exception of Items 1-6, 1- 14, 1- 24, 1-25,
1-26,1-38,1-42,1-43,1-44,1-45, I-52, I-57, 1-61,
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Minutes of the Village of Tyrone and Surrounding Community
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on June 19, 2002, passed the following
resolution regarding GTA International Marketing Awards of
Excellence - Durham Region Recipients:
"a) THAT Report #2002-A-24 from the Commissioner of
Economic Development and Tourism be received for
information;
b) THAT a copy of Report #2002-A-24 from the
Commissioner of Economic Development and
Tourism be forwarded to the eight area municipalities;
and
c) THAT the Regional Chair send out letters of
congratulations in this regard."
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement
Association meeting dated May 9, 2002.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation Authority meeting dated
July 10, 2002.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement
Association meeting dated June 13, 2002.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Clarington Museum Transitional Board meeting
dated June 12, 2002.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
meeting dated June 19, 2002.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority meeting
dated June 20, 2002.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
meeting dated May 16, 2002.
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Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee (DNHC) meeting
dated June 21,2002.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Village of Tyrone and Surrounding Community
Centre Board meeting dated July 9, 2002.
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Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
meeting dated July 16, 2002.
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Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board meeting dated
July 15, 2002.
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Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement
Association meeting dated July 11, 2002.
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Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee meeting dated June 11, 2002.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
meeting dated June 20, 2002.
(Received for Information)
Ontario Power Generation, Nuclear Report Card for Darlington
Nuclear Second Quarter 2002.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement
Association meeting dated August 8, 2002.
(Received for Information)
Richard Ward, writing to Regional Council notifying them of his
complaints regarding an irrigation system at 27 Bugey Lane in Ajax.
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Jim Murphy, Director of Government Relations, Greater Toronto
Home Builders Association and Kevin Macintosh, Director of
Communications and Government Relations, Ontario New Home
Warranty Program, providing Council with fact sheets for review
that give background on their respective roles in the new home
industry as well as helpful information for buying a new home.
(Received for Information)
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), advising Council that
FCM has called on the Government of Canada to continue working
closely with Canadian municipal leaders to address a number of
key policy priorities. The new Executive reaffirmed FCM's long-
term commitment to protecting and enhancing the quality of life in
Canadian municipalities. It called once again for funding programs
and revenue sources to meet the increased responsibilities
transferred to them by other orders of government. FCM Executive
Members have already begun pursuing these issues with federal
leaders and officials.
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on June 19, 2002, passed the following
resolution:
"a) THAT the Region of Durham endorse the resolution of
the City of Mississauga; and further
b) THAT the Regional Chair communicate with other
GTA municipalities about forming a committee to
make specific recommendations to the Government
with respect to OMB reforms."
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on July 10, 2002, passed the following
resolution:
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THAT the Ministry of the Environment & Energy be
requested to establish a protocol for municipal
involvement in the Permit To Take Water process and
develop the necessary science to support this
process;
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b) THAT Parts 1 and 2 of the resolution of the Township
of Oro-Medonte and the resolution of the Durham
Environmental Advisory Committee be endorsed as
elements of the process; and
c) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report #2002-J-16
from the Commissioners of Works and Planning be
forwarded to the Ministry of the Environment &
Energy, the Township of Oro-Medonte, the Durham
Region Environmental Advisory Committee and the
local municipalities within Durham Region."
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on July 10, 2002, passed the following
resolution regarding Co-operative GTA Planning Initiatives:
"a) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2002-P-54 from
the Commissioner of Planning be received for
information; and
b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2002-P-
54 be forwarded to the local municipalities within
Durham Region."
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham, on June 19, 2002, passed the following
resolution:
"a) THAT the Region enter into an eight year contract
commencing January 1, 2003 with Miller Waste
Systems for the receiving, hauling, and landfill
disposal of a minimum of 100,000 tonnes of
residential non-hazardous garbage waste per year
from Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Uxbridge and
Scugog at Miller Waste Systems waste transfer
facilities in Whitby and Pickering at a cost of $67.66
per tonne, including net GST, as per the Miller Waste
Systems to RFP 332-2001;
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b) THAT the Region negotiate with Miller Waste
Systems and Canadian Residual Management
Corporation for the receiving, hauling, and disposal of
up to 50,000 tonnes of residential non-hazardous
garbage waste per year at their waste transfer
facilities with the waste being ultimately transferred to
the American Ref-Fuel "energy from waste" facility in
Niagara Falls, NY in response to the Region's request
for additional pricing information under RFP 332-
2001;
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THAT the Region negotiate with Courtice Auto
Wreckers for an extension to an existing contract to
receive, process, compost and dispose of residential
leaf and yard waste materials delivered by Oshawa,
Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, and the Region's Waste
Disposal Sites to the Courtice Auto Wreckers
compost facility located on Thornton Road North in
Oshawa until the end of January 2004;
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THAT the Region retain C.N. Watson and Associates
Limited together with engineering consulting
resources to undertake the following:
i) examine, analyze, and report on the cost
benefits to the Region on each of the
innovative proposals submitted by Miller Waste
Systems and Canadian Residual Management
Corporation under RFP 332-2001;
ii) review, analyze, and report on the costs
associated with an automated cart based
waste collection system, including the impact
on processing waste materials for subsequent
disposal, recycling and composting, for the
municipalities of Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and
Oshawa;
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that an initial upset limit for the project be
established at $75,000, including net GST, with
funding from the Regional Solid Waste
Management Reserve Fund;
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e ) THAT Regional staff negotiate with the City of
Pickering on becoming a participating municipality
with respect to the implementation of an acceptable
integrated waste collection program in that
community, response to the Pickering Council
resolution dated May 6,2002 (CC #249) (WRC-13-
2002), and further, Regional staff continue to work
with Oshawa, Whitby and Ajax regarding the
implementation of an acceptable integrated waste
collection program in those municipalities;
f) THAT a copy of Report #2002-J-14 from the
Commissioners of Finance and Works be forwarded
to all Area Municipalities within the Region for their
information; and
g) THAT all efforts be made to maximize the revenue
from the Waste Diversion Organization;
h)
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THAT the owner of 1515 Thornton Road North,
Oshawa address the following matters prior to
the Region executing any contract extension:
A. Participate in inspections to determine
compliance with all MOE Certificates of
Approval, Provincial regulations and
guidelines under the jurisdiction of MOE,
Zoning, Property Standards, Ontario
Building Code and site plan agreement
provisions;
B. Full compliance with all MOE
Certificates of Approval and relevant
Provincial regulations and guidelines
under the jurisdiction of MOE; the MOE
shall certify compliance in writing to the
City and the Region;
C.
Full compliance with Zoning By-law No.
60-94, the Property Standards By-law of
the City of Oshawa and all relevant
provisions of the Ontario Building Code;
the City shall certify compliance in
writing to the Region; and
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D. Approval of revised site plans and an
amending site plan agreement, as
necessary, which illustrate both long
term uses and interim uses (i.e.
rehabilitation of school portables); all
locations and proposed buffering shall
be to the satisfaction of the City for both
the long term and interim uses; the City
shall certify that this condition has been
satisfied in writing to the Region.
ii)
Regional and City staff inspect the site not less
than once per month during the contract
extension for compliance with the MOE
Certificates of Approval, Zoning By-law,
Property Standards By-law, Ontario Building
Code, site plan agreement and good
housekeeping practices; and further that the
owner of 1515 Thornton Road North address
any non-compliance issues within 10 working
days of being notified in writing by the City, the
Region or MOE; and further that the
involvement of 1515 Thornton Road North,
Oshawa in the compost contract be cancelled
should non-compliance extend beyond the 10
working days set out above; and
iii) THAT the owner of 1515 Thornton Road North,
Oshawa install/construct all required site
improvements required by the amending site
plan agreement by November 1, 2002, and
further, that the Region cancel the involvement
of 1515 Thornton Road North in the compost
contract should the City advise the Region in
writing that the required site improvements
have not been installed/constructed in
accordance with the foregoing; and
i) THAT the Regional Chair and Clerk be authorized to
execute the above noted contracts."
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Doug Barns, Assistant Deputy Minister, Integrated Environmental
Planning Division and Carl Griffith, Assistant Deputy Minister,
Operations Division, Ministry of Environment and Energy, providing
Council with a copy of the changes to the Drinking Water Protection
Regulation.
(Received for Information)
Stephanie Jurrius, Legislative Coordinator (Acting), Region of Peel,
advising Council that the Region of Peel on June 20, 2002, passed
the following resolution:
"THAT the proposed timetable for the preparation of a
Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) to bring Peel's
Official Plan (OP) into conformity with the Oak Ridges
Moraine (ORM) Conservation Plan, be endorsed;
AND FURTHER, that the report of the Commissioner of
Planning dated, May 29,2002 titled, "Implementing the Oak
Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Regional Official Plan
Conformity" be forwarded to the Province of Ontario as the
Region of Peel's intended timetable for bringing the Peel
Official Plan (ROP) into conformity;
AND FURTHER, that the Province of Ontario be requested
to allocate sufficient funding to assist municipalities in
implementing the requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine
(ORM) Conservation Plan;
AND FURTHER, that a copy of the subject report be
forwarded to the area municipalities in Peel Region, the
Region's of York, Durham, and Halton, adjacent area
municipalities, counties, and conservation authorities, and
other interested parties for their information."
(Received for Information)
Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle - Bond Head Ratepayers
Association, thanking Council, the Engineering Department and all
those involved in making the new "Hunter's Bridge" on Mill Street
become a reality and a great asset to the community.
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John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with an excerpt
from the Hansard record of proceedings in the Ontario Legislature
for June 18,2002. Mr. O'Toole's debate on the Hydro One Inc.
Directors and Officers Act, 2002, is recorded in the transcript.
(Received for Information)
Amanda Fracz. thanking Council for sponsoring her for the
Academic Excellence Award.
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Raymond Carriere, National Chairman, Communities in Bloom,
encouraging Council to investigate involving the community in the
Communities In Bloom Program that recognizes and rewards
municipalities' on-going commitment to arts and cultural activities.
Crafted for municipalities of every size and from every region of the
country, this national program will award matching funds, a
Certificate of Excellence and the right to call the community a
Cultural Capital of Canada for the yea of designation. Deadline for
applying for a 2003 award is October 18, 2002.
(Received for Information)
Paul Newall, Director, Ontario Power Generation, providing Council
with information rebutting directly and indirectly key points in the
Ontario Clean Air Alliance (OCAA) arguments regarding Ontario
Power Generation's coal-fuelled generating stations.
(Received for Information)
Fareed M. Amin. Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of
Transportation, providing Council with a copy of the Guidelines and
Requirements for the 2002 Ontario Transit Renewal Program,
which is a key part of the new provincial transit investment plan
announced by the Premier on September 27, 2001. The 2002
funding allocation for Clarington is $5,128.
(Received for Information)
Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham, on July 10, 2002, Council's
correspondence regarding the new consolidated Regional
Administrative Headquarters was received for information.
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Jim Miller, Minister's Office, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, advising Council that the Ontario Legislature has
approved the new law, An Act to Improve Public Safety and to
Increase Efficiency in Building Code Enforcement. The legislation
will take effect in 2004.
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Steve Jacobs, Senior Project Manager, URS Cole Sherman,
providing Council with a copy of the Study Design Report for
Highway 35 Four-Lane Planning and Preliminary Design Study
from Highway 115 northerly to Highway 7 (Lindsay) Class
Environmental Assessment, Group 'B' Project.
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), advising Council that
the FCM has established an Airports Sub-committee to advocate
the interests of municipal government as they relate to airports.
The initial focus of the Sub-committee will be to represent municipal
governments in federal government consultations on a proposed
Canada Airports Act and a review of airport rents. The Sub-
committee also has an interest in issues such as federal airport
regulations, airport security, and competition in the airline industry.
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Herb Raglan, Special Events Coordinator, Ontario Federation of
Anglers & Hunters, thanking Council for their support in helping to
raise funds for local conservation projects as well as others of
provincial significance throughout Ontario.
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario, providing Council with a
copy of a letter dated July 19, 2002, from the Office of the Fire
Marshal regarding Public Fire Safety Guidelines 04-40-12, Staffing
- Single Family Dwellings (10 firefighters in 10 minutes, 90% of the
time).
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Janet Georgieff, Executive Director, The Community Foundation of
Durham Region, providing Council with a copy of their Annual
Report. The report's title captures the spirit of the Foundation: to
build a legacy for the citizens of Durham Region by working
together with their donors, supporters, partners, and grant
recipients.
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Carl DeFaria, Minister of Citizenship, advising Council that on
July 6, 2002, notice was published in the Ontario Gazette that
additional sections of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001
(ODA) will be proclaimed on September 30, 2002 and
December 31,2002. This is a significant move forward in their
continuing efforts to improve independence and opportunity for the
province's 1.9 million people with disabilities. On September 30,
further proclamation will bring into law sections of the Act setting
out specific accessibility obligations on the part of municipalities,
the government of Ontario and the broader public sector, including
public transportation providers, hospitals, colleges and universities
and school boards.
(Receive for Information)
Gregory W. Baxter, Account Manager, Municipal Relations,
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, providing Council with
a copy of the 2001 Annual Report for the Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation.
(Received for Information)
Deb Hutton, Hydro One Networks Inc., providing Council with a
copy of an information booklet that every Hydro One Networks'
customer in the province will receive. This booklet will arrive in
conjunction with each customer's first bill under the new market
structure.
(Received for Information)
Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on July 10, 2002, passed the following
resolution regarding Review of Part Two: Report of the Walkerton
Inquiry:
"a) THAT the Province be requested to consult with
municipal water providers, planning authorities,
boards of health, medical officers of health, AMO, and
alPHa as it develops the legislation, policies and
processes needed to implement the Inquiry
Recommendations; and
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b) THAT the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Environment
and Energy, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care,
Durham MPPs, area municipal councils, conservation
authorities serving Durham, the Chief Medical Officer
of Health and alPHa be so advised."
(Received for Information)
Gary Majesky, advising Council that he has received a new notice
of impending conviction from the Municipality regarding a ticket that
he has already paid by cheque. Mr. Majesky has spoken to Mayor
Mutton and Councillor Rowe regarding his concerns that Yorkville
Drive was receiving undue over surveillance from Clarington
Parking Enforcement. He is concerned that the parking
enforcement officers issue multiple tickets at the same time. It is
physically impossible to write three tickets at the same time,
involving different homes on a given street.
(Received for Information)
John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing a copy of the report of the
Select Committee on Alternative Fuel Sources. Mr. O'Toole served
as a member of this All-Party Committee and he is confident that its
findings will help make Ontario a world leader in the use of
alternative energy.
(Received for Information)
Sharon Baillie-Malo, Uranium and Radioactive Waste Division,
Natural Resources Canada, providing Council with the final scopes
of the environmental assessment for both the Port Granby Project
and the Port Hope Project and responses by the responsible
authorities to major issues raised during the public consultations.
(Received for Information)
Durham Regional Health Department, advising Council that on
August 6, 2002, a dead crow was reported to the Health
Department as presumptive positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
Durham Region joins 26 other health units in Ontario with WNV
confirmed or presumptive positive birds. To date, 63 confirmed and
10 presumptive cases of WNV in birds have been identified in most
southern Ontario health units and as far north as Algoma. Positive
birds have also been identified in Quebec and Manitoba. Positive
mosquito pools have been detected in Peel Region.
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Gary Polonsky, President, Durham College and University of
Ontario Institute of Technology, expressing appreciation for the
Municipality's continued support with regard to the establishment of
Ontario's newest university, the University of Ontario Institute of
Technology.
(Received for Information)
Marion E. Irwin, President, Durham Chapter, ALS Society of
Ontario, providing Council with information about the Walk to
D'Feet ALS being undertaken on Saturday, September 28, 2002,
by the Durham Chapter of the ALS Society of Ontario. The second
annual Walk to D'Feet ALS will be held again at the Ajax Rotary
Waterfront Park.
(Received for Information)
John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council that he has
forwarded Municipal letters dated July 17, 2002, regarding Tile
Loan Interest Rates and Protection of Ontario's Water Resources to
the Minister, the Honourable Helen Johns.
(Received for Information)
Ann Mulvale, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario
(AMO), advising Council that AMO has appointed representatives
for the Waste Diversion Organization Board. The following
individuals have been appointed:
. Mr. Terry Cassidy, Councillor, City of Quinte West;
. Mr. Bas Balkisoon, Councillor, City of Toronto;
. Mr. Lionel LaLonde, Councillor, City of Greater Sudbury; and
. Mr. Peter Crockett, General Manager, Transportation,
Operations and Environment, City of Hamilton.
(Received for Information)
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), providing Council
with FCM's Ten-Point Proposal for a new partnership with
municipal governments.
(Received for Information)
Beverly Stevenson, Rabies Research and Development Unit,
Ministry of Natural Resources, advising Council that the Ministry of
Natural Resources will begin aerially baiting regions of
southwestern, southcentral and northern Ontario on September 17,
2002 to vaccinate foxes against rabies. The vaccine is a live-virus
vaccine which is not normally considered dangerous for healthy
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People should avoid touching the vaccine and vaccine package.
Anyone who comes into direct contact with the vaccine should
contact their physician as a precaution.
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Amelia Bond, thanking Council for sending a letter and a birthday
card for her 90th birthday. Ms. Bond would also like to extend her
thanks to Councillor Trim for his photograph and assistance.
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John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council that he has written
to the Minister of Environment and Energy, the Honourable Chris
Stockwell asking him to provide an update on the provincial
perspective on Integrated Pest Management and related issues
governing the application of pesticides.
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Dalton McGuinty, Leader of the Official Opposition, Leader of the
Ontario Liberal Party, providing Council with the highlights of the
policy on the Ontario Municipal Board.
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John Wiersma, President and CEO, Veridian Corporation, providing
Council with a copy of Veridian's 2001 annual report.
(Received for Information)
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), advising Council
that the Province has announced $5 million of funding through the
Victims' Justice Fund (VJF) for police and community based victim
services' pilot projects. For over a year, AMO and the Ontario
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) have been working with the
Provincial government to utilize the VJF to fund police and
community based programs that assist victims. The Victims'
Justice Fund, which is funded through fine surcharges, was
originally established for this purpose in 1995.
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities, advising Council that the
Green Municipal Funds are now accepting submissions year round.
The Green Municipal Enabling Fund (GMEF) provides grants for up
to half the cost of feasibility studies that assess the technical,
environmental and/or economic viability of innovative projects. The
maximum grant is $100,000.
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Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL), advising
Council that CCIL has organized a symposium for September 24,
2002, that addresses the extent and impact of changes in attitude
around the provision of safe drinking water in Ontario, reviews new
regulations and creates a forum for discussion that will focus on the
impact of those changes in the years to come.
(Received for Information)
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Regional Municipality of Durham, providing Council with an
information bulletin regarding Class Environmental Assessment for
Additional Water Pollution Control Plant Capacity for Whitby,
Oshawa and Clarington (Courtice): Addendum to the
Environmental Study Report.
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Doug Moffatt, Mayor, Township of Scugog, advising Council that a
document published regarding the electoral boundaries
restructuring has some serious flaws which he feels can be
corrected. The proposed riding of Pickering-Durham is perhaps the
most confusing riding boundary imaginable. Mr. Moffatt suggests a
better alignment would be to leave all of the urban portion of
Pickering with a 25% portion of Ajax, for riding A, a portion of
Whitby and Ajax (75%) to be riding B, the south portion of Oshawa
to be riding C, and a northern boundary of all A, B & C to be
established at (perhaps) Taunton Road. The portion of the Region
of Durham north of this line to be included in the new mainly rural
riding (Highlands of Durham?) which would include Brock,
Uxbridge, Scugog and the rural portions of the City of Pickering,
Town of Whitby and City of Oshawa.
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Larry O'Connor, Chair, Health & Social Services Committee,
Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham,
Social Services Department will be hosting an award-winning,
community economic initiative designed to create employment and
dispel some of the myths and stereotyping surrounding
homelessness. The presentations are scheduled for September 11
and 12, and October 3 and 17 at the Whitby Mental Health Centre,
700 Gordon Street, Whitby.
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Ministry of Finance, advising that Ernie Eves' government is moving
forward to support economic growth in municipalities with the
launch of consultations on Opportunity Bonds and tax-incentive
zones. The Opportunity Bonds program will create tax-free bonds
to support investments in infrastructure, while tax-incentive zones
will help promote investment within identified communities. The
Ontario government announced its commitment to these programs
in the 2002 Ontario Budget.
(Received for Information)
Sandy Archibald, Clarington Youth Advisory Committee, inviting
Council to attend an information meeting to focus on reduction of
crime, fear and physical disorder relating to graffiti. The meeting
will take place on September 24, 2002, at the Courtice Community
Centre from at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
(Received for Information)
Betty Irving, Secretary, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade
Committee, thanking Council and all of the people involved for the
generous acceptance of the grant money that they received. These
funds help to ensure a great, enjoyable, successful parade each
year for our community.
(Received for Information)
Marika Hare, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Enbridge, Regulatory
Affairs, providing Council with a copy of the Gas Franchise
Handbook.
(Received for Information)
Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, providing Council with a copy of Ontario Smart Growth, A
New Vision. This publication outlines the province's vision for
Smart Growth in Ontario and the steps that are being taken to
make this vision a reality. Smart Growth is the Ontario
government's vision for promoting and managing growth in ways
that create strong economy, build strong communities and promote
a healthy environment.
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Ministry of Natural Resources, advising Council that Ontario has
launched a nuisance bear review and unveiled membership of the
review committee. The committee will review the biology, literature
and geographic and socio-economic factors relating to perceived
nuisance bear problems in Ontario. It will also look at the municipal
impacts and compare the effects of bear harvesting from
jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
(Received for Information)
Tom Saychuk, Construction and Asset Management, Region of
Durham, providing Council with a newsletter for the road surface
rehabilitation on Courtice Road, from 0.2 km north of Bloor Street,
northerly 0.75 km in the Municipality of Clarington.
(Received for Information)
Bernard Gerestein, Manager of Communications and Community
Relations, Port Hope Area Initiative, advising Council that the Low-
Level Radioactive Waste Management Office is organizing an
Open House. The event will take place from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. on
Friday, November 1, 2002 and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on
Saturday, November 2, 2002, at the Royal Canadian Legion on
Toronto Road in Port Hope. Low-Level Radioactive Waste Expo
'02 offers the Municipality of Clarington the opportunity to explain its
role, activities and programs to the residents of Port Hope and
eastern Clarington.
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on June 19, 2002, passed the following
resolution regarding the traffic safety on Liberty Street between
Baseline Road and King Street in Bowmanville:
"a) THAT Report #2002-W-74 of the Commissioner of
Works be received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Report #2002-W-74 be forwarded to
the Municipality of Clarington; Mr. Clayton Morgan,
Chair, Clarington Traffic Management Advisory
Committee and Mrs. Patricia Lee, 48 Liberty Street
South, Bowmanville."
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Resolution #C-442-02
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item 1-6 be referred to the Director of
Engineering to allow for the Liberty Street/Duke Street/Baseline
Road intersection to be studied.
"CARRIED"
Uldis Siksna, Works Department, Region of Durham, providing
Council with details with respect to Regional cost sharing pertaining
to St. Stephen's Estates.
Resolution #C-443-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item I - 14 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Allan Gotlieb, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Foundation, inviting
Council to participate in the Ontario Heritage Foundation's Heritage
Community Recognition Program 2002. Council may submit up to
four nominations, a maximum of one in each available category,
built, cultural or natural heritage preservation, or heritage garden
conservation. Small project groups may also be considered for
nomination where the effort is shared. The nomination deadline is
Monday, September 30, 2002.
Resolution #C-444-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item 1- 24 be referred to the Director of
Operations to report back to the next General Purpose and
Administrative Committee.
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Robert MacDonald, advising Council of the kind, courteous and
helpful staff that the Municipality of Clarington has. While doing
some genealogical research Mr. MacDonald discovered that his
grandmother's favourite brother, Oscar G. Sowden, had never been
formally recognized by having his name placed on the cenotaph in
Newtonville. Mr. MacDonald did find a name on the
acknowledgement inside the doors at Newcastle Town Hall which
lists those of Clarke Township in WWI who gave their lives.
Unfortunately it lists Oscar G. Snowden, not Sowden. Mr.
MacDonald met a very helpful lady named Wendy, who not only
listened to his story, but also photocopied the military records he
had substantiating his position and forwarded them to Mr. Fred
Horvath. Mr. Horvath not only contacted him but he happened to
stop at the cenotaph and was pleased to see that his great-uncle
has now been recognized. We are all too quick to criticize when
someone employed by the public makes an error.
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Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item I - 25 be received for information.
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Helen Johns, Minister of Agriculture and Food, addressing
Council's resolution concerning the implementation of the made-in-
Ontario safety net strategy for Ontario's agriculture sector. Ontario
farmers and the provincial government developed a proposal that
included contributions from the federal government to provide
additional support to Ontario producers during a transition period.
The Honourable Lyle Vanclief responded with a unilateral decision
to fund the Market Revenue Insurance (MRI) program at the same
rate for two years as the previous year. Ontario put up $20 million
more than was required last year, and it was not matched by the
federal government. Federal and provincial government officials
have been working together and she is hopeful that it will provide a
benefit to the farmers of Ontario. Ms. Johns is working with federal
counterparts and with the other provinces in the development of the
new Agricultural Policy Framework. Federal and provincial officials
continue to consider options for long-term risk management
programming. There will be opportunities for discussion and input
from industry on this and other issues.
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Resolution #C-446-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 26 be referred to the Clarington
Agricultural Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
Canadian Heritage, advising Council of the Cultural Capitals of
Canada Awards. The Cultural Capitals of Canada consists of two
types of awards which differ by the type of activities they support.
The Cultural Capitals of Canada awards will be given for proposals
celebrating culture and integrating arts and culture into community
planning. Single municipalities or groups of two or more
municipalities are eligible to apply. The Innovative Cultural Bridges
will be given for proposals oriented towards innovative projects
involving partnership activities that celebrate community identity
through cultural exchanges and the strengthening of cultural
capacity. Groups of two or more municipalities of any size in at
least two provinces or territories are eligible to apply.
Resolution #C-44 7 -02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 38 be referred to the Director of
Community Services and the Visual Arts Centre.
"CARRIED"
Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle - Bond Head Ratepayers
Association, advising Council that the Newcastle - Bond Head
Ratepayers Association fully supports Council's resolution opposing
the Region of Durham's Council decision to erect a new multimillion
dollar city hall in Whitby. They feel more study is necessary to
eliminate the possibility of cost overruns, such as those on the
construction of the Harwood Avenue, Highway 401 interchange.
The future of the Local and regional governments are uncertain and
having all departments under one roof is not that great an
advantage with the technology that is available today.
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Ron Hooper, President of Hooper's Jewellers, thanking Council for
having the courage and good sense to not support the current
proposal to construct a new Regional Headquarters building. In
addition to not needing a single site to house all of the offices
required to administer the various aspects of regional government,
he is most unhappy with the process which was followed in arriving
at this decision. A matter of this importance should have been fully
discussed at the local level, and only when a consensus was
reached, should it have been voted on at the regional level. Had
Mr. Hooper been given the opportunity he would have contested
the argument that, when projected over a twenty-five year period,
owning is better than leasing.
Edmond Vanhaverbeke, President, Clarington Board of Trade,
thanking Council for passing a resolution that Council does not
support proceeding with a new Regional Headquarters based on
the current Financial Business Case. After discussion with the
Clarington Board of Trade Executive, Mr. Vanhaverbeke can report
that the feeling of the Board is that proceeding with such a massive
project at this time is questionable at best. At a time when
governments are downsizing and businesses are requiring less
office space than ever before, the timing just isn't right for a new
Regional Headquarters.
K.R. Malcolmson, CEO. and General Manager, Greater Oshawa
Chamber of Commerce, applauding Council's fortitude with
reference to the Regional Headquarters building. They agree with
the four points in Council's resolution and the final resolve to not
proceed with a new Regional Headquarters based on the current
Financial Business Case. It is the position of the Greater Oshawa
Chamber of Commerce that the focus of municipal government is
the provision of services to ratepayers not investment in capital
assets such as office buildings. They further believe the risk of
ownership should be borne by the private sector and government
where possible lease assets.
Resolution #C-448-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT copies of Correspondence Items I - 42 to I - 45, inclusive be
forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham.
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Joyce Savoline, Regional Chairman, Regional Municipality of
Halton, advising Council that the Regional Municipality of Halton on
June 19,2002, passed the following resolution:
"1. THAT each County Federation of Agricultural,
Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario office, and
upper and single tier municipalities within the
geographic area of the Central Zone Smart Growth
Panel be advised of Halton's Agricultural Advisory
Committee's concern over the lack of agricultural
representation on the Central Zone Smart Growth
Panel.
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THAT the Regional Chairman, on behalf of Council,
write to Premier Eves and the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing emphasizing the importance of
agricultural representation on the Central Zone Smart
Growth Panel and urging that representation by the
Ontario Federation of Agriculture or the Christian
Farmers on the Panel be considered;
3. THAT copies of the Regional Chairman's letter be
forwarded to the Province and Report PPW83-02 to
the organizations identified in Recommendation #1
with a request that they support this resolution."
Resolution #C-449-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT a copy of Correspondence Item I - 52 be forwarded to the
Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on July 10, 2002, passed the following
resolution:
'WHEREAS the Minister of Transportation has written to the
Regional Municipality of Durham with a proposal for capping
the costs of the 401 interchange projects in Durham Region
at Carruthers Creek Drive, Stevenson Road, and Lake Ridge
Road,
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
a) THAT the Region of Durham thanks Minister Sterling
for his letter received June 27,2002, concerning the
escalating 401 interchange construction costs;
b) THAT the Regional Chair advise Minister Sterling that
the Region accepts the arrangement outlined in his
letter which caps the total Regional and Area
Municipal contribution to construction of the 3
interchanges as follows:
Aiax Interchanae $20.3 million
Stevenson Road $6.6 million
Interchanae
Lake Ridge Road $7.0 million
Interchanae
Total Regional & Area $33.9 million
Municioal Commitment
. c) THAT the Councils of Ajax, Oshawa and Whitby be
requested to endorse the arrangement outlined in the
Minister's letter and advise Regional Council of such
endorsement as soon as possible;
d) THAT Regional staff be authorized to work with
Ministry of Transportation staff to formalize the
arrangement outlined in the Minister's letter;
e) THAT the agreements the Region has with Ajax,
Oshawa and Whitby for the 401 interchange projects
in their municipalities be amended to reflect the
arrangement outlined in the Minister's letter;
f) THAT the Regional Chair and Clerk be authorized to
execute any documentation required to formalize the
arrangement outlined in the Minister's letter and the
amended agreements between the Region and the
three area municipalities relating to the 401
interchanges;
. g) THAT no changes shall be made to the Region's
share of the costs of the three interchanges from
those set out in the Minister's letter without prior
approval of Regional Council; and
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h) THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Ministers of
Finance, Municipal Affairs and Housing, and
Transportation; Durham MPPs, Area Municipalities
and other interested parties."
Resolution #C-450-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item I - 57 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
D. Iafrate, Senior Vice President, Darlington Nuclear, Ontario
Power Generation Inc., (OPG), providing Council with a copy of
Ontario Power Generation's annual report for 2001. It focuses on
OPG's readiness to compete in Ontario's new electricity market,
which opened to competition on May 1, 2002.
Resolution #C-451-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item 1-61 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Larry Kraemer, Chair, Canadian Association of Nuclear Host
Communities, expressing thanks for all the assistance they
received from the Municipality of Clarington in translating the
Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities' letter of
introduction to Madame Rita Dionne Marsolais, the Minister of
Energy in the Province of Quebec. Staff member Marie Knight
Stanley went above and beyond the call of duty in an effort to
ensure the translation was correct.
Resolution #C-452-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT a letter of thanks be sent to Marie Knight Stanley, Deputy
Clerk.
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J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation (CLOCA), advising Council that CLOCA is seeking
nomination suggestions from their watershed partners concerning
environmental contributions made by individuals, community
groups and businesses/corporations. Nominations close on
Monday, October yth at 4:30 p.m.
Resolution #C-453-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Protect the Ridges be nominated by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington to receive the community groups award.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-454-02
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Ontario Power Generation be nominated by the Council of
the Municipality of Clarington to receive the business/corporations
award.
"CARRIED"
Ministry of Agriculture and Food, providing Council with the
following information regarding the announcement on Nutrient
Management Act, 2002:
1. news release
2. backgrounder
3. letter to Head of Council
4. Ministry Protocols for Ontario Regulations made under
the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 - Nutrient Units
Protocols
5. Ministry Protocols for Ontario Regulation made under the
Nutrient Management Act, 2002 - Nutrient Management
Plan Protocols
6. Ontario Regulation made under the Nutrient
Management Act, 2002
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Resolution #C-455-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 77 be referred to the Clarington
Agricultural Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of a
letter and an article send to the Honourable Janet Ecker, regarding
the Waterfront Trail. It describes a trek by supporters of the
Waterfront Regeneration Trust between Niagara-on-the-Lake and
Gananoque to raise awareness about the need to fund and
complete the Waterfront Trail. The group is hoping SuperBuild will
provide an estimated $9 million of funding for municipalities across
southern Ontario to complete projects worth $27 million. Mr.
O'Toole supports all efforts that will bring together governments
and citizens to build the pedestrian-friendly lakefront access
envisioned by the Waterfront Regeneration Trust.
Resolution #C-456-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item I - 83 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Deborah Harron-Thomson, Director, Communications Central
Region, Canada Post, advising Council that Canada Post
temporarily closed the Kendal Post Office on Regional Road 9 at
close of business on Wednesday, September 4, 2002. The
Postmaster is retiring as of that date, and he has sold his store in
which the Post Office is located. Customers who are now receiving
their mail through General Delivery will, as of September 5, receive
their mail through either a rural mailbox close to their homes which
they will have to purchase and install, or to a group mailbox.
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Resolution #C-457-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item I - 86 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-458-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda,
with the exception of Items D - 6 and D - 16 to D - 31, inclusive.
"CARRIED"
W.J. Huether, advising Council that he is opposed to the Heritage
Conservation Area project. He suggests that Council proceed very
cautiously with this matter. This designation appears to create a
similar encumbrance on a residence as a Heritage Designation,
from the material that he has received so far. The difference is that
the Conservation Area consists of an entire district rather than one
house. With the Heritage Designation, an individual owner applies
for his house and can apply for a repeal later. There appears to be
no repeal available for an owner under the Area plan. If his
application for Permit is declined, he must appeal to the Ontario
Municipal Board. It seems to be a dangerous situation to assume
that all owners are in agreement with this process unless each is
given a summary of the pros and cons and signs off on the
imposition of this Designation. Since the Municipality has seen fit
to commit substantial funds to this project, Mr. Huether is confident
that these moneys are aimed at making certain that each owner is
contacted and made aware of all the implications of this
Designation.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services)
Kim Goyne, expressing her strong objection to the heritage
conservation district designation of the residential core of
Bowmanville. Prior to purchasing their home, they were assured by
the Clarington Planning Department that no special restrictions or
designations applied to their new home and neighbourhood, and
that none were planned.
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Ms. Goyne was extremely distressed to discover recently that the
Municipality is now exploring the possibility of imposing a special
designation on their area. They would never have purchased their
home if they had known that this was coming. Prior to approving
the designation, Council should ensure that there is a
comprehensive polling of all area residents by an independent
party, and that the wishes of the whole are taken into consideration
rather than those of only a vocal few. Both Ms. Goyne and her
husband work long hours and adding any steps to application,
consultation or approval to the upkeep of their home and property
will make routine tasks time consuming and unpleasant.
Contacting the necessary parties for approval is also a problem.
Will Municipal hours be extended to accommodate residential
applications and inquiries? If the designation causes their homes
to be on the market longer when they attempt to sell them, or
reduces their resale value, will the Municipality compensate them
for their losses? Will area homeowners be reimbursed for the
additional time and material costs incurred with maintaining and
renovating their homes under the designation? Who will pay the
costs associated with administering and enforcing the guidelines?
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services)
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Robert J. Kyle, Commissioner & Medical Officer of Health, Region
of Durham, requesting Council to proclaim the week of October 7 -
13, 2002, as Falls Prevention Week. For the fifth year in a row, the
Falls Prevention Workgroup is planning a public awareness
campaign for the week of October 7 - 13, 2002. In 1997, there
were 47 injury-related deaths in Durham Region residents aged 65
years and older. Seventy percent of these deaths were the result
of a fall. Falls are the leading cause of injury amongst older adults
(65 years of age and older). Research has shown that injuries from
a fall often lead to loss of independence, limited mobility, possible
admission to an institution, social withdrawal and self-imposed
isolation due to fear, anxiety and loss of self-confidence. The
majority of falls take place in the home. In 2002, 599 Durham
Region residents aged 65 years and older were hospitalized as a
result of an injury-related fall.
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Lorraine Knowles, Vice Principal, Courtice Secondary School,
requesting Council's permission to hold a Terry Fox Run on
Wednesday, September 25th from Courtice Secondary School. The
event will run from 9:30 a.m. until 11 :00 a.m. In the case of
inclement weather, the rain date would be Monday, September 30,
2002. The event is a walklrun/cycle/rollerblade completion of a
route approximately 7.5 kilometres in length, proceeding west on
Nash Road from the school to Tooley Road, north on Tooley to
Pebblestone Road, east on Pebblestone to Trulls Road and then
south to Nash, returning eastbound to the school.
(Approved provided the organizers
apply for and obtain a road occupancy
permit)
D-5
Jason White, Waste Reduction Week Coordinator, requesting
Council to declare October 21 - 27, 2002, Waste Reduction Week
in support of the nation wide Waste Reduction Week campaign.
Waste Reduction Week has created essential awareness of the
reduce, reuse, recycle activities (3R's) at a grassroots community
level. This year Waste Reduction Week will take a progressive turn
towards associating the everyday school, home and work activities
of Ontario with waste reduction activities.
(Proclaimed)
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Cathie Abbott, Think Pink Committee Chairperson, CIBC Run for
the Cure, requesting permission to fly their flag at the Municipal
Administrative Centre from September 16 to October 6,2002.
Think Pink Week takes place from September 16 to September 20,
2002. Think Pink Week marks the official opening of their run,
which takes place on October 6, 2002, at Durham College.
(Proclaimed and approved the request
to fly the CIBC Run for the Cure flag at
the Municipal Administrative Centre
from September 16 to October 6,2002)
D-8
Stephanie Miskew, Coordinator, Durham's Child Nutrition Project,
requesting Council to proclaim the month of September as
Breakfast for Learning Month. The goal of this month is to increase
awareness of the importance of child nutrition as it relates to
learning. Since 1999 Durham's Child Nutrition Project, with the
support of the Regional Municipality of Durham, has helped
thousands of children in over 56 nutrition programs get a good start
on each day by providing nutritious meals and snacks in a warm
and caring environment.
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G. Scott Brown, advising Council of the issue of stop signs that
were and are posted at the intersection of Wade Square and Adair
in Courtice. There was a story printed in the Statesman
newspaper, which touched on some of the concerns of their
community but failed to touch on the logic of their proposal. The
stop sign on Wade Square for southbound traffic serves no purpose
as the sidewalk crosses the east and westbound lanes of Wade
Square where no stop signs exist. The stop sign for northbound
traffic on Adair services no purpose as there is no traffic on Adair,
no homes on Adair and Adair is an unassumed road. Reference
was made to the possibility of a fatality occurring because of the
additional stop signs that were put in, which he finds completely
ludicrous as the Municipality should be looking at the issue of
liability and the fact that "a hazard exists that the municipality knew
of or should have known about" if something happens at the
intersection if someone is injured.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering)
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Susan Shetler, Founder, People Against Pornography, requesting
Council to declare October 20 through October 27,2002, White
Ribbon Against Pornography Week. Durham Regional People
Against Pornography works in a partnership with CAS.E.
(Canadians Addressing Sexual Exploitation), a national
organization based in Toronto to educate, motivate and encourage
Canadians to react to issues of sexual exploitation.
(Proclaimed)
D - 11
Sharon Budnick, Marketing Manager, Auto Workers Community
Credit Union, requesting Council to declare Thursday, October 17,
2002, Credit Union Day. Some 100 million credit union members
around the world will celebrate International Credit Union Day on
Thursday, October 17, 2002. As they do, they will celebrate the
unique service their credit unions provide and the many ways their
families and communities have benefited from the credit union
difference.
(Proclaimed)
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Craig Moore, Chairperson and Darren Mahoney, Co-Chairperson,
Labour-Management Health and Safety Committee, requesting
Council to proclaim October 21 - 25, 2002, as Health and Safety
Week. Opening ceremonies will be held at Durham College Skill
Centre at 1610 Champlain Avenue on October 21,2002, at
9:00 a.m.
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The Honourable Denis Coderre, Minister of Citizenship and
Immigration, requesting Council to proclaim October 14 - 20,2002,
as Canada's Citizenship Week. The week is a time to reflect on
what it means to be Canadian and to celebrate the values that draw
us together. Canada's Citizenship Week 2002 will provide an
opportunity to reflect on the value of citizenship and immigration
and to focus on the privileges, rights, responsibilities and
obligations of citizenship.
(Proclaimed)
Louise Button, Town of Newcastle Block Parent Inc., requesting
Council to proclaim October 20 - 26, 2002, as Block Parent Week.
In recognition of this week they would like to request that the Block
Parent flag be flown at the municipality's office on Temperance
Street. They are also requesting permission from the Community
Services Department to advertise Block Parent Week on the two
service boards, Garnet Rickard Complex and near the Bank of
Montreal.
(Proclaimed and approved request to fly
the Block Parent flag at the Municipal
Administrative Centre from October
20 - 26, 2002)
Betty Irving, Secretary, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade
Committee, requesting permission to hold the 41st Annual
Community of Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade on Saturday,
November 16, 2002, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Ms. Irving is also
requesting the use of the Old Fire Hall. The parade route will start
on Church Street by the Old Fire Hall and end at Memorial Park on
Liberty Street.
(Approved provided the organizers
apply for and obtain a road occupancy
permit)
Bob Burke, Chair, Board of Directors, Bethesda House, requesting
Council to assign a municipal liaison officer to Bethesda House.
This would be a great way to improve communication between the
Bethesda House Board of Directors and the Municipality.
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Resolution #C-459-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Councillor Trim be appointed as the municipal liaison officer
to Bethesda House.
"CARRIED"
Bettyanne Cobean, Clerk-Treasurer, County of Bruce, advising
Council that the County of Bruce passed the following resolution:
'WHEREAS Bill 81, the proposed Nutrient Management Act,
purports to ban the land application of untreated domestic
waste from private individual septic systems;
AND WHEREAS the banning of such practices shall require
the treatment of such waste at municipally owned sewage
treatment plants;
AND WHEREAS the impact of the proposed legislation shall
cause new and significant costs to be borne by homeowners
and the host sewage treatment plants accepting such waste;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Bruce County
Council requests the Government of Ontario to provide direct
funding to local municipalities to cover the costs of (1)
undertaking the required engineering studies to determine
which sewage treatment plant or plants have the capacity to
handle increased volumes resulting from Bill 81; and, (2)
undertaking required upgrades to municipal sewage
treatment plant capacity where plants are required to receive
septic tank wastes;
AND FURTHERMORE, that this motion be forwarded to:
Chris Stockwell, Minister of the Environment
Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Helen Johns, MPP, Minister of Agriculture and Food
Bill Murdoch, MPP
AND FURTHERMORE, that this resolution be forwarded to
all municipalities in Ontario and AMO for endorsement."
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Resolution #C-460-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence D - 16 be referred to the Clarington
Agricultural Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on July 10, 2002, passed the following
resolution regarding Brock Community Health Centre Proposal:
"a) THAT the proposal of the Brock Community Health
Centre Steering Committee to establish a Community
Health Centre, be endorsed;
b)
THAT the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Health and
Long-Term Care, Minister of Community, Family and
Children's Services, Durham Region's M.P.s and
M.P.P.s, and the BCHC Steering Committee, be so
advised; and
c) THAT Durham Region's municipal Councils be so
advised and their endorsement requested."
Resolution #C-461-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the resolution of the Region of Durham regarding the Brock
Community Health Centre proposal be endorsed by the Council of
the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Canadian Violence Education Services, requesting Council to
support them by placing an ad in their 'Crime Proofing You' book.
This educational manual is distributed free of charge throughout the
area. The Canadian Violence Education Service takes great pride
in its pro-active stance on violence education through their free
seminars and workshops. Proceeds from the fundraiser will remain
in the community.
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Centerfold
Back Cover
Full Pa e
Lar e Business Card
Inside Back Cover
Inside Front Cover
2/3 Pa e
1/2 Paae
1/3 Paae
1/4 Paae
Standard Business Card
$1500.00
$1500.00
$ 795.00
$ 195.00
$ 995.00
$1250.00
$ 625.00
$ 495.00
$ 425.00
$ 350.00
$ 99.00
Resolution #C-462-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 18 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Christine Bentley and Joe Tilley, Young Women's Christian
Association (YWCA), requesting financial support. For more than
55 years the YWCA of Durham has been a leader in providing high
quality programs and services for women and children in Durham
Region. Government funding and United Way grants make it
possible for YWCA to provide basic program needs, but they must
rely on community support to meet the ever-increasing demand for
services. Funding is required for program costs, and repairs and
upgrading of the 75-year old YWCA facilities.
Resolution #C-463-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Young Women's Christian Association be advised of the
Municipality's Grant Policy.
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Rod Piukkala, Deputy Chief, Durham Regional Police Service,
requesting Council to proclaim the following resolution regarding
High Risk Offenders:
'WHEREAS police services in Ontario are governed by the
public disclosure requirements of the Police Services Act
regarding the release of the names of High Risk Offenders
living in neighbourhoods;
WHEREAS corresponding and comparable public disclosure
legislation exists elsewhere in other provinces within
Canada;
WHEREAS members of the community in which High Risk
Offenders reside continue to demand full public disclosure of
all dangerous offenders;
WHEREAS police services and other offender management
stakeholders owe it to the public to ensure that current
practice continues to yield world-leading safety results;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Government of
Canada and the Province of Ontario join police leaders in
supporting the following initiatives designed to enhance and
support the current system:
i. an international study be launched to collect more
current data on the effect of full public disclosure and
recidivism rates of High Risk Offenders - particularly
sex offenders;
ii. a national workshop be held to discuss consistent
public notification thresholds and strategies;
iii. a review take place of new and emerging
technologies that could assist all of the stakeholders
in the offender management system; and
iv. that the proposed National Sex Offender Registry be
based on and linked to the highly successful Ontario
model."
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Resolution #C-464-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the resolution of the Durham Regional Police Services
regarding high risk offenders be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Jayne Carman, Clerk, City of Brant, advising Council that the City
of Brant on July 16, 2002, passed the following resolution:
'WHEREAS the protection of the environment and of potable
drinking water is of primary importance;
AND WHEREAS to ensure the protection of the environment
and of potable drinking water, compliance with legislation
and regulations are necessary and desirable;
AND WHEREAS the results of the Walkerton Inquiry
confirmed that in general the water providers in the Province
of Ontario exhibit a high level of expertise and competence;
AND WHEREAS it is necessary that the public have a high
level of confidence in the expertise and competence of the
water providers to operate and maintain a safe and reliable
drinking water system;
AND WHEREAS the Ministry of the Environment and Energy
evaluates the performance of each individual water system
according to specific prescribed criteria and assigns a pass
or fail grade;
AND WHEREAS in determining the pass or fail grade the
Ministry does not provide for any flexibility or procedural
framework which would acknowledge non-compliance on a
short-term basis with certain administrative or operational
matters that are non-critical and pose no risk to the health
and safety of the community;
AND WHEREAS the Ministry makes available to the public
the results of the pass or fail grade for each water system
with no explanation as to why the particular grade has been
assigned;
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AND WHEREAS the public generally interprets a fail grade
assigned to a water system to mean that the health and
safety of their water supply was compromised;
AND WHEREAS this interpretation by the public is
misleading in that, given current practices, it is highly
probable that a fail grade is the result of non-compliance with
certain administrative or operational matters that are non-
critical and pose no risk to the health and safety of the
community for which the public need not be alarmed;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Ontario Ministry of the
Environment and Energy be requested to reconsider the
criteria and reporting format for the evaluation of water
systems;
THAT the evaluation criteria reflect and acknowledge
unusual or unexpected circumstances that on a short-term
basis may prohibit that municipality's ability to comply with
certain administrative or operational matters that are non-
critical and pose no risk to the health and safety of the
community;
THAT the reporting format accurately communicate to the
public the performance of the water system so as to not
needlessly alarm the public for matters that do not affect
their health and safety;
THAT the Ministry make efforts to educate the public so they
have an understanding of the results of the Ministry
evaluations of the water systems by providing an explanation
with all results published;
THAT a framework that promotes a partnership with
municipalities in which the Ministry and the municipality work
together on a cooperative basis for the benefit of the citizens
of Ontario be developed and implemented;
AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to municipalities
province-wide and the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario for endorsement."
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Resolution #C-465-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D- 21 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Corporation of the City of Weiland, advising Council that the City of
Weiland passed the following resolution:
"THAT the Government of Ontario be urged to address the
many and various issues restricting Ontario trained doctors
to return to Ontario to practice stemming from limitations in:
current legislation; membership in medical associations; and
the current number of doctors in the health system; and
THAT this resolution be circulated to all Ontario
municipalities for endorsement."
Resolution #C-466-02
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item D - 22 be received for information.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #C-467 -02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the resolution of the Corporation of the City of Weiland
regarding Ontario trained doctors be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that the
City of Pickering on July 29, 2002, passed the following resolution:
'WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Pickering has been supportive of the construction of
Highway 407 through the City of Pickering to connect to
Highway 35/115; and
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WHEREAS this support has been expressed as far back as
1990 when it endorsed the preferred route alignment of
Highway 407 through Pickering and in 1996 when Council
requested the Ministry of Transportation to proceed
expeditiously with the planning and environmental
assessment work relating to the construction of Highway 407
east from Markham Road to Highway 35/115, including two
links with Highway 401; and
WHEREAS Council supported the extension of Highway 407
through Pickering to Highway 35/115 because it recognized
not only the economic benefits to the City of Pickering and
the Region of Durham but also the requirement for an
alternate commuter route for residents throughout the
Region of Durham; and
WHEREAS Council was of the understanding that the
extension of Highway 407 east of Brock Road would be
completed by 2005; and
WHEREAS the Ministry of Transportation made a
presentation to the Regional Works Committee wherein it
was indicated that an Environmental Assessment Terms of
Reference and an Environmental Assessment for Route
Location and Concept Design would need to be completed
and that this would not occur until the end of 2004; and
WHEREAS the completion of the Environmental
Assessment studies will delay the completion of Highway
407 to Highway 35/115 until approximately 2010; and
WHEREAS the required Environmental Assessment studies
were completed in 1994 but not filed with the Ministry of
Transportation; and
WHEREAS any delay to the construction of Highway 407
east of Brock Road in Pickering to Highway 35/115 will have
a major impact on the economic well-being of the Region of
Durham;
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NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the
City of Pickering hereby requests the Honourable Norm
Sterling, Minister of Transportation, to direct that the Terms
of Reference for the Environmental Assessment for Highway
407 completion from Brock Road in Pickering to Highway
35/115 be completed no later than December 31 , 2002 and
that the Environmental Assessment for the Route
Location/Concept Design be completed no later than
December 31,2003; and
FURTHER THAT the Minister of Transportation set a
deadline of no later than December 31, 2005 for the
extension of Highway 407 beyond Brock Road in Pickering;
and
FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Council
of the Regional Municipality of Durham and all area
municipalities for endorsation; and
FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to:
The Honourable Janet Ecker, MPP, Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, MPP, Whitby-Ajax
Jerry Quellette, MPP, Oshawa
John O'Toole, MPP, Durham."
Resolution #C-468-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 23 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Brian Sweet, Director of Corporate Services, The Corporation of the
Municipality of Leamington, advising Council that the Corporation of
the Municipality of Leamington on July 22, 2002, passed the
following resolution:
'WHEREAS the Ministry of Environment formerly had an
Environmental Compensation Fund which would assist a
municipality in paying the cost of cleaning up an oil spill if the
cost was not recoverable against the person causing the
spill;
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AND WHEREAS the discontinuance of this fund by the
Provincial Government has placed an unfair and onerous
burden upon municipalities;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ministry of
the Environment be requested to re-establish an
Environmental Compensation Fund to be used to reimburse
Municipalities for the clean up of spills once other sources of
recovery of funds have been exhausted;
AND THAT this resolution be circulated for support to all
other Ontario Municipalities."
Resolution #C-469-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the resolution of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Leamington regarding Environmental Compensation Fund be
endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Keith J. McNenly, CAO and Clerk-Treasurer, Town of Mono,
advising Council that the Town of Mono on July 23, 2002, passed
the following resolutions:
"THAT WHEREAS the issuance of permits to take water are
the exclusive prerogative of the Ontario Ministry of the
Environment;
AND WHEREAS the public, municipalities, other agencies
such as conservation authorities and the Niagara
Escarpment Commission have no effective input into the
issuing or monitoring of water-taking permits;
AND WHEREAS commercial water taking operations are
deemed a land use with potentially serious negative impacts;
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THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Mono resolves to
call upon the Provincial Government to invoke an immediate
moratorium on the issuance of permits to take water for
commercial ventures so as to permit a comprehensive
review of the process by which all permits to take water are
issued and monitored, and to permit the creation of
comprehensive source water protection plans by watershed;
AND that such a review involve consultation with and direct
participation of affected stakeholders, including the public,
municipalities, conservation authorities and the Niagara
Escarpment Commission;
AND that copies of this resolution be submitted to MPP and
Premier Ernie Eves, the Ontario Minister of the Environment,
local conservation authorities, the Niagara Escarpment
Commission, all municipalities in Ontario and the Association
of Ontario Municipalities;
AND further requests resolutions of support from all
municipalities."
And
"THAT WHEREAS the Niagara Escarpment Commission is
charged with protection of lands and the environment within
its jurisdiction;
AND WHEREAS commercial water taking operations are a
land use with potentially serious negative impacts;
THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Mono resolves to
request that the Niagara Escarpment Commission vigorously
assert its mandate to protect the environment by requiring
full Plan Amendments for all commercial water taking
operations proposing to locate within Commission
jurisdiction;
AND that copies of this resolution be submitted to MPP and
Premier Ernie Eves, the Ontario Minister of the Environment,
local conservation authorities, the Niagara Escarpment
Commission, all municipalities in Ontario and the Association
of Ontario Municipalities;
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AND further requests resolutions of support from all
municipal councils."
Resolution #C-470-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the resolutions of the Town of Mono regarding issuance of
permits to take water be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Lloyd Churchill, Chair, Rural Ontario Municipal Association,
requesting Council to help the Rural Ontario Municipal Association
either financially or by supplying goods and services. Ontario
farmers over the past weeks have been helping out the drought-
stricken farmers in the Prairie Provinces by shipping tonnes of hay.
Helping neighbours in time of need is the only response. They are
reminded of the assistance provided to eastern Ontario during the
ice storm a couple of years ago. Whether you are from a farming
area or not, we all consume farm products, so the current situation
is important to us all.
Dean Wasson, Chairman, Peterborough Flood Relief Committee,
requesting donations to the Peterborough Flood Relief Committee
fundraising campaign. On June 11 and 12, Peterborough residents
experienced a record breaking rainfall. As a result, on June 28,
2002, Chris Hodgson, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, declared the City of Peterborough a "Disaster Area" for
the purpose of the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program.
This tragic natural disaster has left many residents without the
necessary resources to cover their unfortunate losses. Financial
support will be instrumental in attracting Provincial financial
assistance. For every dollar raised the province will contribute up
to $2.00, and up to 90% of all approved claims.
Lois Gordon, The Writers' Circle of Durham Region, requesting
Council for financial support. More than 300 strong, The Writers'
Circle of Durham Region is planning to publish their first ever
anthology, Signatures. While the Ontario government has
sponsored them with a grant from the Trillium Foundation, they are
bound by their agreement to seek contributions totalling $1,000.00
from other sources to supplement the expenses they will incur.
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Resolution #C-471-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the foregoing organizations be advised of the Municipality's
Grant Policy.
"CARRIED"
L.J. LeBlanc, CAO/Clerk, Municipality of Hastings Highlands,
advising Council that the Municipality of Hastings Highlands passed
the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Hastings
Highlands is extremely concerned about the safety of its
residents, employees and visitors to the area due to the
number of reported encounters with bears in and around our
populated areas;
AND WHEREAS the number of nuisance and potentially
dangerous bear encounters has increased dramatically in
the last several years;
AND WHEREAS the Council of Hastings Highlands feels
that unless action is taken immediately, it is only a matter of
time until further bear attacks on human beings and/or
livestock are going to happen in this Province;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the
Municipality of Hastings Highlands request the Province of
Ontario to immediately re-introduce the 'spring bear hunt' to
help address this urgent problem;
AND FURHTERMORE that a copy of this resolution be sent
to all member municipalities of the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario for endorsement."
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September 16, 2002
Resolution #C-472-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item D - 27 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
David E. Evans, suggesting the creation of a local, town or
municipality based charity that would 'adopt' an African town or
region. The charity would attempt to provide material and human
resources to assist in the development of the adopted location. For
example, donated building materials would be sent together with a
crew of skilled volunteers to build a new primary school.
Participation of the 'adopted' locals would, of course, be necessary,
as it would also allow the transfer of knowledge, allow the local
population to maintain the new infrastructure and encourage self-
help. In addition, it would also be important to assist in the
development of a local economy. Many African locations suffer
from the vagaries of the weather, therefore, to have a more diverse
economy would mitigate the effects of a natural disaster and also
encourage self-sufficiency.
Resolution #C-473-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 29 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Clay Taylor, writing several pieces of correspondence to Council
regarding the excessive noise from Mosport Park. Mr. Taylor is
requesting enforcement of the noise by-law on weekends when
Mosport events are taking place.
Resolution #C-4 74-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 30 be referred to the Clerk's
Department.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Report #1
Resolution #C-475-02
G.PA Report Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
September 9, 2002
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on September 9, 2002, be approved with the exception
of Item #8.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Pingle disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to Item
#8 of Report #1 , and refrained from discussion and voting on the
subject matter. Councillor Pingle's relatives reside in the immediate
area of the subject matter.
Resolution #C-476-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PSD-086-02 be received;
THAT the request for removal of Part Lot Control in respect of
Block 1412 on Plan 40M-1776 be approved and the Part Lot
Control By-law attached to Report PSD-086-02 be adopted;
THAT a copy of the By-law attached to Report PSD-086-02 and
Report PSD-086-02 be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of
Durham for their information; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-086-02, any
delegation and the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning
Department be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Report #2
CLD-31-02
See Resolution #C-440-02, page 7.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-4 77 -02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the Municipality's Road Closure and Conveyance Policy
requiring a land appraisal and the deposit of an R Plan to be paid
by the applicant before the processing of the application be waived
provided that the applicant pays the Municipality an amount
determined by the Director to be fair and equitable of the costs
incurred by Lycett and Hartwig for the preparation of an appraisal of
land value and R Plan which amount is to be refunded to Lycett and
Hartwig on receipt by the Municipality.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-478-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the price for Part A by Blight be determined on the basis of
the price paid by Lycett and Hartwig for the portion of the road
allowance to be transferred to them.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-479-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2002-132 to
2002-145, inclusive and that the said by-laws be now read a first
and second time:
2002-132 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of
Newcastle (Gilbert Trolly)
2002-133 being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of
Registered Plan 40M-2094 from Part Lot Control
(Stephen Pustil on behalf of Penwest Developments
Corporation Limited)
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2002-134 being a by-law to repeal By-law #87-53, being a
by-law formulating a plan for protecting property and
the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants in an
emergency area
2002-135 being a by-law to designate the property known for
municipal purposes as 5311 Akers Road,
Bowmanville, Municipality of Clarington as a property
of historic or architectural value or interest under the
Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18
2002-136 being a by-law to amend By-law #99-90, as amended,
a by-law to regulate and prohibit certain animals or
classes thereof within the limits of the Municipality of
Clarington
2002-137 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and
A.E. Sharp Limited, Willowdale, Ontario, to enter into
an agreement for direct purchase of Natural Gas
2002-138 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and
Citicorp Vendor Finance Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario,
for the lease of computers
2002-139 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and
Harnden & King Construction, Ajax, Ontario, for the
Parking Lot Improvements, Clarington Beech Centre,
20 King Street East, Newcastle Waterfront Trail
2002-140 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and
Grace Featherstone, Newcastle, Ontario, for the lease
of Concession Space, Orono Park
2002-141 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of
Newcastle (Ridge Pine Park Inc.)
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2002-142 being a by-law authorize entering into an Agreement
with the Owners of plan of Subdivision 18T -92022
and any Mortgagee who has an interest in the said
lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington in respect of 18T-92022 (1477677 Ontario
Limited)
2002-143 being a by-law to authorize an amending contract
between the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington and Viacom Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario,
for Transit Passenger Shelter Advertising, as
originally authorized under By-law 99-110
2002-144 being a by-law to stop up and close as public highway
and approve conveyance of Part 4 on Reference Plan
40R-21260
2002-145 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington (Wayne Allen)
"CARRIED"
Councillor Ping Ie disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to
By-law 2002-131, and refrained from voting on the subject by-law.
Councillor Pingle's relatives reside in the immediate area of the
subject matter.
Resolution #C-480-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2002-131 , being a
by-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-1776
from Part Lot Control, and that the said by-law be now read a first
and second time.
"CARRIED"
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September 16, 2002
Resolution #C-481-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2002-132 to 2002-145,
inclusive, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-482-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2002-131, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-483-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
WHEREAS Iter Canada has requested the Mayor to attend the
International Fusion Conference at Lyon, France in October, 2002
to represent the Municipality of Clarington;
WHEREAS France, Spain and Japan will be showcasing their Iter
communities at the conference with their respective government
representatives;
WHEREAS the site review and selection process is now in its
critical stage;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the
Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officer to represent the
Municipality of Clarington at the International Fusion Conference
and that the necessary funds be drawn from Unclassified
Contingency Account #7007-X-298.
"CARRIED"
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September 16, 2002
Resolution #C-484-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
WHEREAS at their meeting held on December 4, 2000, Council
adopted By-law 2000-203 being a by-law to amend the procedural
by-law of Council by adopting the schedule of meetings for the term
of Council;
AND WHEREAS Council feels it expedient to amend the said
schedule of meetings;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the schedule of
meetings be amended by rescheduling the Council meeting
originally set to be held at 7:00 p.m. on October 15, 2002, to
October 7,2002, following the General Purpose and Administration
Committee meeting; and
THAT the appropriate by-law be forwarded to Council.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-485-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT staff revisit the 1991 proposal regarding automobile wrecking
yards and report back to the General Purpose and Administrative
Committee.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-486-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the Director of Engineering be requested to review the
intersection of Nash and Courtice Road for the installation of traffic
lights.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Trim advised Council that Taunton Road and Liberty
Street traffic lights are still not working.
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Councillor Trim advised that he has received information on the
Federal electoral boundaries. On Page 10, Map 3 it is stating that
Clarington would be positioned with the Town of Port Hope,
Cobourg, Former Township of Hope and the Township of Hamilton.
Clarington is a valuable member of the Durham Region. Clarington
has much to offer; to go east is not the right move. The brochure
states that we have until October 1ih to be included on the agenda
for the public meeting.
Councillor MacArthur advised that Ontario Street School has
acquired the land on Duke Street across from the school and that
they have concerns regarding the safe crossing of children.
Resolution #C-487-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the presentation of Brad Cooper, OVERT Search and
Rescue be received with thanks.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-488--02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the presentation of Sergeant Joseph Maiorano, Durham
Regional Police be received with thanks.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-489-02
Move by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the delegation of Deborah Tinmouth be referred to the
Director of Engineering Services.
"CARRIED"
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September 16, 2002
Resolution #C-490-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the delegation of George Ashe be received with thanks and
encouragement.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-491-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the meeting be "closed" to consider a legal matter.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-492-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be
ratified.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Councillor Pingle stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting,
vacated her chair and refrained from voting on the confirming
by-law.
Resolution #C-493-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2002-146 being a
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington at this meeting held on the 16th day of
September 2002, and that the said by-law be now read a first and
second time.
"CARRIED"
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CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-494-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2002-146 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-495-02
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:59 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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