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PRAYER
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
October 28, 2002
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on October 28,2002, 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 8:27 p,m.)
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, M. Creighton
(attended until 8:27 p,m,)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath (attended until 8:27 p.m.)
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano
Manager, Development and Review, L. Taylor (attended until 8:27 p.m.)
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Confidential Secretary to the Municipal Clerk, H, Keyzers
(attended until 8:27 p,m.)
Municipal Clerk, p, Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Robinson indicated that he would be disclosing a
pecuniary interest with respect to Item 2 b) of Report #1.
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MINUTES
Resolution #C-550-02
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
October 7, 2002, be approved.
"CARRIED"
DELEGATIONS
Margriet Kempers, 22 Quinn Drive, Bowmanville, L1C 3T1,
appeared before Council to read a petition containing 19 signatures
opposing the no parking signs that were placed on the north side of
Quinn Drive for the following reasons:
1. Traffic travelling both east and west on Quinn Drive cannot
see on coming traffic. Nor can they safely see children
running between the cars from the park;
2. That these signs have been placed on Quinn Drive to
accommodate the Bowmanville Soccer Association and that
soccer games take place for two nights per week for
approximately 2 - 4 hours. The needs of the residents of
Quinn Drive have been neglected. Also there is, in fact, a
parking lot on the west side of Waverley Public School.
3. Emergency Services vehicles would not be able to access
fire hydrants on Quinn Drive. As a result of the signs being
placed on the north side of the street emergency service
vehicles would not be able to turn onto Quinn Drive from
Waverley Road, Lawrence Avenue or Hillier Street during
the course of a soccer game.
4. No parking signs have also been ignored by people
attending soccer games.
5. When soccer games are taking place, Ms. Kempers cannot
safely back out of her own driveway;
6. Several sections of the traffic by-law are violated during the
course of every soccer game from May to September.
Ms. Kempers circulated pictures of the area to Members of Council.
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DELEGATIONS
Janet Lange, 2 Shoreview Court, Bowmanville, L1C 3V2, appeared
before Council requesting financial help for the Humane Society of
Durham Region. Ms. Lange advised that funding is incredibly low
and they are working towards accomplishing an unending source of
income. The staff are funded by donations only. The facilities are
run down and nothing is being done about it. Some of the animals
are left alone in the dark at night. The electrical system does not
work to properly light up over night. The building is rented and they
hope in the future that they could buy their own facility. In the
meantime the space needs major renovations. Ms. Lange
circulated pictures and a wish list for the Humane Society.
John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, 75 King Street East, Bowmanville,
L1 C 3X2, appeared before Council and thanked them for the
opportunity to work collaboratively on the federal electoral
boundaries. He advised that he is not in support of the current
proposal however he would be happy with the proposal if Brock
was brought in. This proposal would recognize future growth. The
Township of Brock, Township of Scugog and the Municipality of
Clarington share community interests. Mr. O'Toole will be
presenting a more comprehensive report to the Region of Durham
on November 8, 2002. Mr. O'Toole requested clarification of
whether Clarington wished to be in or out of the Greater Toronto
Area. His recollection from 1995 - 1996 was that Clarington did not
wish to be included in the Greater Toronto Area. Has this position
changed?
Resolution #C-551-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Council recess for 10 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 7:47 p.m.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-552-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the communications to be received for information be
approved with the exception of Items I - 8, I - 10, I - 17, I - 18,
I - 29 and I - 35.
"CARRIED"
I - 1
C06.DU Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee meeting dated
September 20, 2002.
(Received for Information)
I - 2
C06.SA Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee meeting dated September 10
20
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02.
(Received for Information)
I - 3
C06
NE Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement
. Association meeting dated September 12, 2002.
(Received for Information)
I - 4
C06
CL Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
. meeting dated September 19, 2002.
(Received for Information)
I - 5
CO6.L0 Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee meeting dated Septembe
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02.
(Received for Information)
I - 6
D21.GE Len Crispino, Ontario Chamber of Commerce, commending
Council on their efforts in pursuing Canada's bid f
or the Iter project
in Clarington. Mr. Crispino knows that the quality and amount of
work that has gone into this bid will be a sound base for success
.
They share in the conviction with which Clarington has pursued this
bid. The economic impact arising from a successful bid is
enormous, not just for the community but for Ontario and Canada
as well.
(Received for Information)
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October 28, 2002
I - 7 Ian Johncox, President and Bob Malcolmson, General Manager
D21.GE and CEO, Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, thanking
Council for their efforts to date in pursuing Canada's bid to have the
Iter project located in Clarington. They are confident that the efforts
put forward by Council will go a long way to bringing Iter to Durham
Region.
(Received for Information)
I - 9 Nancy Hughes Anthony, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce
D21.GE ,
supporting Council in their efforts to bring Iter to Canada. The
success of bringing a project of the magnitude of Iter to Canada
would not only be an outstanding contribution to their innovation
agenda, but it would also serve as an excellent example of our
country's leadership as an innovative nation.
(Received for Information)
I - 11
EO6
GE Shari Lynn Spratt, Regulatory Coordinator, Enbridge, providing
. Council with a copy of the 2003 Test Year Rates Case Notice of
Application together with the Application filed by Enbridge
Consumers Gas.
(Received for Information)
I - 12 Minutes of the Clarington Museums Transitional Board meeting
CO6.B0 dated September 11, 2002.
(Received for Information)
I - 13
S07.GE Suzanne Tigwell, Executive Director, Resources for Exceptional
Children -Durham Region, provided Council with a copy of their
2001-2002 Annual Report.
(Received for Information)
I - 14 Robert Kyle, Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health, Region
M02.GE of Durham, advising Council that the week of October 21 - 27
,
2002, has been organized by the National Quality Institute in
conjunction with lead sponsors focusing on Healthy Leadership.
The week is designed to expose Canada's corporate leaders to
think strategically about organizational and employee health
strategies that protect and enhance the health and well-being of
their employees while enhancing the economic health of their
organizations.
(Received for Information)
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October 28, 2002
I - 15 Andy Mitchell, Secretary of State (Rural Development)(Federal
L11.GE Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario), advising
that the Government of Canada has been very pleased to partner
with the Province of Ontario and local governments through the
Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program. Working together, to date
300 projects across Ontario have been ap
roved
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an
announced,
representing a federal investment of over $440 million and total
project costs of over $1.9 billion. On September 30
the
,
Govemment of Canada's Speech from the Throne acknowledged
the success of programs such as the Canada-Ontario Infrastructure
Program by a signaling a long-term federal commitment to
infrastructure: Working with provinces and municipalities, the
government will put in place aten-year program for infrastructure to
accommodate long-term strategic initiatives essential to
competitiveness and sustainable growth. With the extraordinary
and positive response to the Canada-Ontario Infrastructure
Program, all federal funds available under the program have been
earmarked for eligible projects nominated by the Province of
Ontario. Since earlier this summer, the Govemment of Canada has
closed the window for project nominations and will only consider
new projects for which nominations have been previously agreed to
by both Canada and Ontario.
(Received for Information)
I - 16
C06
GA Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority meeting
. dated September 19, 2002.
(Received for Information)
I - 19
C07.GE Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, writing to the Federal
Electoral Boundaries Commission of O
t
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n
ar
o, advising that the City
of Pickering on September 17, 2002, considered the proposed
electoral boundaries restructuring within the Regional Municipality
of Durham. Pickering Council stated that the proposed Pickering-
Durham riding is unacceptable because it will divide the City's
urban population and half of that population will be added to that of
three rural townships. The urban interests of the Pickering
population are very different from those of the three rural
townships. City Council has requested that the Commission give
consideration to a Federal riding that would include only the City of
Pickering.
(Received for Information)
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October 28, 2002
I - 20 Gary Polonsky, President, University of Ontario, Institute of
Technology, providing Council with a copy of their university
viewbook and CD-ROM. These will be key recruitment materials
for their fist class of students, to be welcomed in the fall of 2003.
(Received for Information)
I - 21 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising Council that the Town of
S08.SM Ajax, on October 15, 2002, passed the following resolution:
"1. THAT the Council of the Town of Ajax approves a
Regional Smoking By-law, provided it is in the form of
the draft By-law appended to the Region of Durham
"Regional Smoking By-law Report';
2. THAT it be recommended that a Regional Smoking
By-law include a provision to allow bars to also
establish a designated smoking room, no greater in
size than 50% of the occupiable public space of the
premises;
3. THAT the Region review existing smoking regulations
in other Ontario racetracks, casinos and gaming
establishments, particularly the Blue Heron Casino
and the Woodbine and Mohawk Race Track/Slots,
and consider including similar standards for such
facilities in a Regional Smoking By-law."
(Received for Information)
I - 22 Diane Holgate, General Manager, Ontario Central -Network
Provisioning, Bell Canada, advising Council that Bell Canada,
Ontario Central-Network Provisioning is pleased to release draft
Telecommunications Community Design Guidelines for the Greater
Toronto Area. The draft guidelines address a wide variety of
planning policies across the GTA municipalities regarding long term
telecommunication network facilities planning and siting, timing of
access to a common trench, and coordinated facilities design
among utility partners. During the fall 2002, Bell will be undertaking
a comprehensive Outreach Program. The objectives of the
Program are to:
Make presentations/workshop meetings pertinent to the
content of the Guidelines;
Obtain feedback from participants identified do the
distribution list and others as the participants deem
appropriate;
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Prepare a survey outlining the feedback from participants;
and
Prepare a final document that the GTA municipalities and
Bell can implement fully.
(Received for Information)
I - 23 Regional Municipality of Durham, advising Council that there are no
E05.GE health concerns with respect to water quality in Durham Region's
municipal water supplies. The water in all municipalities and
communities was, and continues to be, safe to drink. Charges by
the Ministry of the Environment are based on reporting obligations
imposed upon municipalities as part of the regulations implemented
by the Ontario government in August of 2000.
(Received for Information)
I - 24 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, writing to the
S08.SM Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health, Region of Durham,
advising that the City of Oshawa on October 16, 2002, passed the
following resolution:
"1. THAT correspondence dated September 9, 2002,
from Carol Smitton, Committee Secretary, Region of
Durham Health and Social Services Committee,
requesting City Council's response with respect to the
granting of a Region-wide by-law regulating smoking
of tobacco in public places and workplaces be
received for information;
2. THAT Oshawa City Council endorse the
implementation of a Regional No-Smoking By-law;
3. THAT it be recommended that a Regional Smoking
By-law include a provision to allow bars to also
establish a designated smoking room, no greater in
size than 50% of the occupiable public space of the
premises;
4. THAT it be recommended that Section 1 (f)(iv) of the
draft by-law concerning the definition of `designated
smoking room' be amended and redefined so as to
include the common area of the building or structure
in the allotted non-smoking area;
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5. THAT it be recommended that the ventilation system
identified by the Pub and Bar Coalition of Ontario be
investigated."
(Received for Information)
I - 25 Steve Shaw, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and
Communications, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, providing
Council with a copy of the Financial Assessment Analysis (FAA)
that was presented to the Pickering Advisory Committee on
September 18, 2002.
(Received for Information)
I - 26 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, commending Clarington's staff
,
Mayor and Council for their response to the need for additional
services and facilities in our growing communities. Mr. O'Toole had
the opportunity to review the `Clarington Report Card" presented by
Mayor Mutton at the Clarington Board of Trade luncheon.
(Received for Information)
I - 27
D21.GE James Flaherty Minister of Enterprise, Opportunity and Innovation,
writing to John O'Toole advising that the Ontario
government
remains committed to supporting the Iter project ff Canada wins the
bid.
(Received for Information)
I - 28 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to the Honourable Tim Hudak
T02.GE ,
Minister of Consumer and Business Services, forwarding a copy of
a letter from the Municipality of Clarington regarding matters
relating to the approval of a LCBO Agency Store in Hampton. Mr
'
.
O
Toole points out that the Council resolution asks the Alcohol and
Gaming Commission to advise the Municipality directly when any
future applications for storefront LCBO operations are received.
(Received for Information)
I - 30 Clifford Curtis, Director of Transportation and Field Services
T04.GE ,
Durham Region, providing Council with the schedule of remaining
road rehabilitation work in Clarington, as follows:
Courtice Road October 28
Trulls Road October 29
Baseline Road November 21
Green Road October 23
Hetherington/Spry
Chantell/Roser October 31
Lawrence/Dutchess/Burk November 6
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Moffat November 11
Newcastle Lot October 25
Church Street November 1
North Street end of November
(Received for Information)
I - 31 Dennie Radcliffe, expressing appreciation for the prompt service
M04.GE received when she made a request at the beginning of September.
While walking one morning, an elderly man who lives on Baldwin
Street in Newcastle caught the toe of his shoe on an elevation on
the sidewalk and fell. Much to her appreciation, two young men
driving by spotted them and came to the rescue. Ms. Radcliffe
reported the incident to clerical staff and suggested that sidewalk
repairs would be appreciated in two trouble spots along the main
street of the village. The repairs have been completed. She is
most happy with the swift action of staff and wish to extend thanks
from herself and her neighbours in the village.
(Received for Information)
I - 32 Marg Zwart, Treasurer, 2002 Great Canadian Town Band Festival,
F11.GE providing Council with the outstanding balance on the loan they
received from the Municipality. As of September 12, 2002, the
Great Canadian Town Band Festival is separately incorporated and
independent of the Clarington Concert Band. They gratefully
acknowledge that the festival would not have continued without the
Municipality's generous support.
(Received for Information)
I - 33 Walter Gibson, The Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research, thanking
M04.GE Council and staff for the assistance given to the organizing
committee regarding this year's Terry Fox Run. Mr. Grant Ashton
and the staff at Operations were especially helpful setting up the
park with picnic tables, pylons and the stage. On the day of the
run, staff was invaluable preparing the route for their participants.
They received great compliments on the tour setup and
organization of the site.
(Received for Information)
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I - 34 Transport Canada, announcing the membership of the Green
Space Stewardship Advisory Committee. This committee will be
D02.OA tasked with the development of a vision for the federally owned
Green Space Lands. The Committee will also assist in the
development of the Green Space Master Plan for the long-term
protection of the federally owned portion of the Oak Ridges Moraine
and areas around the Rouge Park as Green Space in perpetuity.
The Green Space Strategy has three components:
Protection through continued federal ownership;
Guiding Principles under which the lands would be managed
and protected in perpetuity; and
Creation of a Stewardship Advisory Committee composed of
external land management entities and led by Transport
Canada with a mandate over the following twelve months to
develop a Master Plan embracing the Guiding Principles.
(Received for Information)
I - 36 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), advising Council that
A01.FE FCM is encouraged by the federal government's initial commitment
to assist communities hit hard by the softwood lumber trade
dispute, but more is needed. That is the message FCM will be
taking to the Government of Canada as it continues its push for
meaningful community and sector adjustment measures.
(Received for Information)
I - 37 Steve Blight, Program Manager and Rob James, Operations .
E05.GE Manager, Pilot Emission Removals, Reductions and Learning
Initiative (PERRL), advising Council that PERRL is a new federal
initiative which is part of Canada's Action Plan 2000, the federal
government's action plan to combat climate change. It is designed
to provide Canadian companies, organizations and even individuals
with an economic incentive to take immediate action to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions. Through PERRL, the federal
government plans to buy the rights to verified greenhouse gas
emission reductions from eligible projects, each on a fixed price per
tonne basis. PERRL is now accepting bids for GHG removals and
reductions from two types of new projects: landfill gas capture and
combustion, and COZ capture and geological storage. Project
proposals and bids will be accepted until December 12, 2002.
(Received for Information)
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I - 8 Ignatius Ntaganda, Program Consultant, Ministry of Health and
SOO.GE Long-Term Care, thanking Council for their submission requesting
underserviced area designation for General/Family Practitioners for
the Municipality of Clarington. Over the next few weeks, they will
be fully reviewing the data and information contained in the
submission. Once the review is completed, they will notify Council
of the decision regarding designation.
Resolution #C-553-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item I - 8 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
I - 10 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting
C06.CL dated September 12, 2002.
Resolution #C-554-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item I - 10 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
I - 17 Agricultural Groups Concerned about Resources and the
E05.GE Environment (AGCare), providing Council with copies of fact sheets
related to the agricultural use of pesticides. AGCare is a coalition
representing 45,000 Ontario Feld crop and horticultural producers
on key issues such as crop biotechnology, pesticides and nutrient
management.
Resolution #C-555-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 17 be forwarded to the Clarington
Agricultural Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
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I - 18 Rick Johnson, Chair, Regional Works Committee, Region of
E06.GE Durham, writing to Hydro One regarding the power supply service
and ESA approval, traffic signal control devices. Since
deregulation of the Ontario electricity market, the supply of power to
a number of new traffic control signals and delays in the submission
of the ESA inspection approval certificate have resulted in serious
motor vehicle collisions, well after associated road improvements
and the installation of the traffic signal control plant have been
completed by Regional forces. The Works Committee is requesting
that Hydro One and the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) review
their respective permit and work order process, to ensure the timely
approval and the supply of power to new traffic control devices in
the Region of Durham.
Resolution #C-556-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item I - 18 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
I - 29 Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, inviting participation in a Dialogue
500.GE with Lakeridge Health. In an open and informal setting we will have
the opportunity to express opinions and exchange ideas to help
shape the future of health care delivery in Clarington and across
the region. The event will take place on November 20, 2002, from
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Baseline Community Centre.
Resolution #C-557-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item I - 29 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
I - 35 Federation of Canadian Municipalities, advising Council that the
AOf .FE Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Municipalities, the City
of Mount Pearl and the Town of Paradise have won a major legal
victory over Sprint Canada Inc. on the issue of municipal
government authority to levy taxes on the gross revenues of
telecommunications carriers.
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Resolution #C-558-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item I - 35 be referred to the Director of
Finance.
"CARRIED"
Correspondence Item D - 17 was received as a handout.
Resolution #C-559-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda,
with the exception of Items D - 7, and D - 10 to D - 17, inclusive.
"CARRIED"
D - 1 Dwight and Karen Short, advising Council that the crosswalk on
T07.GE Trulls Road and Nash Road in Courtice is busy before and after
school. About a year or two ago there was an extra lane made for
parking, or dropping off children at school and they believe that it
solved a couple of problems, but not all of them. Mr. and Mrs.
Short suggest either installing traffic lights or widening the roads.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering)
D - 2 Gerald Dafoe, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Public Health
M02.GE Association, requesting Council to proclaim November 24 to
December 1, 2002, as the Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Week
and to proclaim December 1 as World AIDS Day. Canadian
HIV/AIDS Awareness Week is a unique occasion when we can
identify and examine the health, social, political, legal and
economic realities of HIV/AIDS. The Canadian public needs to
know that HIV/AIDS is still a crisis. By involving communities in
AIDS awareness efforts and informing them of the disease's
ongoing complexity within Canada, the groundwork is laid for new
and better HIV prevention programs and foster understanding and
support for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
(Proclaimed)
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D - 3 Sid Ryan, President, CUPE Ontario, requesting Council to proclaim
M02.GE October 30, 2002, as "Child Care Worker Appreciation Day", a
recognition day for the many people who work providing care to
children in the Clarington community. Many of these workers
(usually women) work for low wages and little recognition for the
important work they do. They provide us with care for our children -
an essential service.
(Proclaimed)
D - 4 Suzanne McCrimmon, Economic Development Manager,
Clarington Board of Trade, requesting a joint partnership in the
Business Retention and Expansion project. Business Retention
and Expansion (BR &E) is an action-oriented and community-based
approach to business and economic development. It promotes job
growth by helping communities learn about issues and concerns of,
as well as opportunities for, local businesses and set priorities for
projects to address these needs: Ultimately, communities will have
greater success in attracting new business if existing businesses
are content with local economic conditions and community support.
(Correspondence referred to the Chief
Administrative Officer)
D - 5 Julie Siciliano, requesting Council to erect lights at the park directly
R05.GE opposite her house on Varcoe Road, for security reasons. This
park contains a baseball diamond, a large open field and two small
parkettes. It has been a late night meeting place for groups of
people (often teenagers and young adults) to drink liquor,
smoke/ingest drugs and light fires in public garbage cans. The fact
that the park is unlit at night makes it a perfect spot for these
individuals to engage in these illegal activities. The Durham
Regional Police are aware of these activities and occasionally drive
through the park at night or fly overhead by helicopter as an
attempt to enforce security and order. As a local resident, she is
concerned that these kinds of activities are taking place in such
close proximity to where she lives. It is unsafe for her or her
teenage children to walk through the park at night and she feels
insecure going to sleep at night knowing there are intoxicated
teenagers across the street.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Operations)
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D - 6 W. Kay Lycett on behalf of Wade Puk, requesting Council to legally
T09.PU close a portion of Maynard Road that is not presently maintained by
the Municipality. Mr. Puk resides at 7437 Maynard Road, Orono,
which is a residential property fronting on the east side of a portion
of Maynard Road which is not presently being maintain by the
Municipality as a public road.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering)
D - 8 Janet Lange, Humane Society of Durham Region, requesting
F11.GE Council for financial support. Ms. Lange is a volunteer with the
Humane Society of Durham Region. The facility that the Humane
Society uses is in need of repair. The building does not have a
proper ventilation system, and the lighting system is disgraceful in
most areas. At night most of the animals are left in the dark
because the night lights do not work. There is also not enough
space for all the animals and, on average, they have to turn away 2
- 3 dogs per week. Recently the wagon they use to transport
donated food and any large abandoned or abused animals to the
shelter had broken down for good. They cannot afford to fix it.
They are in need of desperate help financially, not just to make the
place look good but to keep it running up to par and to keep the
cycle of adoption and awareness going.
(Advise of municipal grant policy)
D - 9 Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Clarington, requesting
M02.GE Council to proclaim the week of November 6 to 13, 2002, as Unity
in Diversity Week. This proclamation has been supported by the
Baha'is of Clarington for the past nine years and has had the
Council's approval before. They are also requesting approval to
hang a banner. The activities that are celebrating this event is a
source of promoting the Oneness of Humanity as well as
eradication of prejudice.
(Proclaimed and permission granted to
erect Unity in Diversity Week banner in
the Municipality of Clarington)
D - 7 Daniel Millette, requesting Council to build a permanent skateboard
M04.GE park in Courtice. Mr. Millette is a 15 year old who loves to
skateboard but he would be more interested in skateboarding if he
had more designated areas. He is aware that there is a skateboard
park in Bowmanville and that there is a mobile one but it would be a
lot easier to have a skateboard park in Courtice. Some people
think that they are up to no good, that is not true, some people ruin
it for others.
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Another solution could be to pave a flat parking lot with wooden
ramps bolted down or perhaps some concrete ramps, curbs and
other things they could use.
Resolution #C-560-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 be referred to the Director of
Engineering.
"CARRIED"
D - 10 Allan Gotlieb, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Foundation, inviting
M02.GE Council to participate in the Ontario Heritage Foundation's Young
Heritage Leaders Program 2002. Now in its third year, this London
Life-sponsored program provides opportunity to recognize young
people, 18 years old and under, who have made significant
contributions to community heritage preservation. The nomination
deadline is Monday, December 16, 2002.
Resolution #C-561-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 10 be referred to the Municipal
Clerk to place an ad in the local newspaper; and
THAT a copy be forwarded to the Clarington Youth Advisory
Committee.
"CARRIED"
D - 11 Evelyn Rozario, President, Orono BIA, requesting Council to
F11.GE provide the Orono BIA with an interest free loan of $3,500.00 to be
paid back over the next five years. The Orono BIA is currently in
the process of having their Christmas Wreaths for the main street
refurbished. They have been using these light fixtures for the last
12 - 15 years and they need to be reworked. The work has been
quoted at $5,000.00.
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Resolution #C-562-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 11 be referred to the Director of
Finance.
"CARRIED"
D - 12 Alderman John Schmal, President, Federation of Canadian
C10.M0 Municipalities, requesting Council to endorse the following
resolution:
"WHEREAS a high quality of life depends on healthy and
sustainable communities;
WHEREAS air pollution threatens quality of life;
WHEREAS exposure to today's concentrations of fine
(~4 particulate matter, a major component of smog, increases
the risk of premature death, asthma attacks, breathing
difficulty, lung cancer and heart attacks;
WHEREAS thousands of Canadians die prematurely each
year from air pollution;
WHEREAS health costs from air pollution reach $1 billion
dollars annually in Ontario alone, according to the Ontario
Medial Association;
WHEREAS Canadians need to be fully informed on the state
of the air they breathe;
WHEREAS Canadians need to better understand options for
cutting air pollution;
WHEREAS it is known that the pollution causing smog can
contribute to climate change, and that taking action on clean
air will also help protect the climate;
l~ WHEREAS municipal governments must partner with federal
l and provincial/territorial .governments to develop and
implement programs and policies to improve air quality;
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WHEREAS the 2001 Speech from the Throne made clean
air a priority for the Government of Canada;
WHEREAS more scientific research is needed to better
understand the link between air pollution and health;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington call
on the Government of Canada to accelerate the delivery of
its Clean Air Agenda and specifically focus on the need to
develop and implement a comprehensive Clean Air Action
Plan that will:
• Advance scientific understanding of the link between
air pollution and health;
• Provide financial resources to municipal governments
for programs that cut smog and climate pollution;
• Ensure Canadians have access to accurate
information on the quality of their air and on action
they can take to reduce their exposure and their
emissions;
• Ensure significant emission reductions for the
transportation sector; and
• Partner with provincial/territorial governments to
encourage stronger pollution reduction standards for
industry and the electric power generation sector; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be
communicated to our Member of Parliament, federal
environment, health and finance ministers, provincial
finance, health, environment and energy ministers, federal
and provincial opposition leaders, community media and the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Resolution #C-563-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the resolution of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
regarding the Clean Air Action Plan be endorsed by the Council of
the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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D - 13 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that the
C10.M0 City of Pickering on October 7, 2002, passed the following
resolution:
"WHEREAS Community Justice Alternatives of Durham
Region has provided victim support through the Victim
Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP) to Durham Region
for 20 years; and
WHEREAS VORP is a non-profit organization that has
established community partnerships with some 200 agencies
and 85 volunteers; and
WHEREAS the goal of VORP is to provide support to victims
of crime and greater accountability for offenders who have
impacted the lives of victims; and
WHEREAS in 2001, Community Justice Alternatives
provided support to 797 victims of crime; and
WHEREAS the Agency is funded by the Provincial Ministry
of Public Safety and Security; and
WHEREAS on June 11, 2002, Community Justice
Alternatives was advised of 70% cut in funding from $54,000
to $16,000; and
WHEREAS such a cut will place in crisis the ability to
continue services to victims in Durham Region;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the
City of Pickering hereby requests that the Minister of Public
Safety and Security reinstate funding to Community Justice
Alternatives of Durham Region to the 2001 level; and
FURTHER THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to all
Durham municipalities for their endorsement and to the
Durham Regional Health and Social Services Committee;
and
FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
i~ the Honourable Janet Ecker, Minister of Finance and all
Durham MPP's."
Council Minutes - 2i - October 28, 2002
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-564-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the resolution of the City of Pickering regarding community
justice alternatives be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
D - 14 Hazel McCallion, Mayor, City of Mississauga, advising Council that
the City of Mississauga is greatly concerned about the amount of
litter that is accumulating in communities, along sidewalks and
roadsides, at interchanges, in plaza parking lots, around
construction sites and next to schools. Ms. McCallion is requesting
Council to appoint an anti-litter ambassador to represent Clarington
in an anti-litter public awareness campaign.
Resolution #C-565-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the resolution of the City of Mississauga regarding litter be
endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington; and
THAT the Director of Operations be appointed the anti-litter
ambassador to represent Clarington in an anti-litter public
awareness campaign.
"CARRIED"
D - 15 Mayor, Town of St. Marys, advising Council that the Town of St.
C10.M0 Marys passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Ontario Energy Board has consented to
allow Union Gas to charge a retroactive fee, which will cost
the average residential gas customer $120.00 and totals
approximately $150 million, to recover additional system
operation costs that occurred during the winter of 2000/2001;
AND WHEREAS this retroactive charge will affect all
customers who receive Union Gas, including municipalities
and their taxpayers,
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Separated
Town of St. Marys asks that the provincial government issue
a policy directive under Section 27.1 of the Ontario Energy
Board Act disallowing the retroactive rate hike granted to
Union Gas in order to protect consumers and taxpayers;
AND FURTHER THAT copies of this motion be circulated to
all Ontario municipalities through the AMO asking for letters
of support and asking that they pass similar motions calling
for action by the provincial government against this unfair
charge."
Resolution #C-566-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item D - 15 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
D - 16 Leslee Winchester, Clerk-Treasurer, The Township of Pickle Lake,
C10.M0 requesting Council's endorsement of the following resolution
passed by the Township of Pickle Lake on October 8, 2002:
"WHEREAS the Provincial Government enacted legislation
requiring fuel oil distributors to ensure their customers abide
by the new and restrictive standards regarding their personal
fuel holding tanks, fuel tank stands, fuel lines, furnaces and
chimneys;
AND WHEREAS the government enacted these rules
without public or private consultation;
AND WHEREAS this municipality feels that this legislation is
unjust, and will cause undue stress, hardship and cost;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of
Pickle Lake petition the government to amend this act to
exclude existing installations."
Council Minutes - 2s - October 28, 2002
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-567-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D -16 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
D - 17 Alex Shepherd, M.P., Durham, providing Council with a copy of his
proposed boundary changes for the Federal Riding of Durham.
This is a result of negotiations in Ottawa with a number of other
Federal Ridings including those of the Durham Region. The salient
point is that they have been able to negotiate a general acceptance
of an additional riding for the Region of Durham from it's present
base today of 4 to 5 ridings. Mr. Shepherd has received support
from the Oshawa and District Chamber of Commerce for this
proposal, and is awaiting further support.
Resolution #C-568-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the proposed boundary changes for the Federal Riding of
Durham from Alex Shepherd be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Council Member
Yea
Na Declaration of
Pecuniary
Interest
Absent
Councillor MacArthur X
Councillor Pingle X
Councillor Robinson X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Ma or Mutton X
Council Minutes - 2a - October 28, 2002
NOTICE OF MOTION
Resolution #C-569-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe
WHEREAS the Ministry of the Environment issued Certificates of
Approval for Organic Soil Conditioning Sites provided the
applicants meet the conditions required by the Environmental
Protection Act and Ontario Regulation 347;
AND WHEREAS Certificates of Approval have been issued for
various sites throughout the Municipality of Clarington without
municipal consultation;
AND WHEREAS the spreading of sewage biosolids has caused
concern with residents of the municipality in regard to the possible
effects on wetlands and groundwater sources;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ministry of the
Environment be requested to suspend all current Certificates of
Approval and withhold granting of any future certificates on lands
located within the Municipality of Clarington and that the Regional
Health Department receive a copy of this resolution.
"CARRED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
ncil Member
Pecuniary
Yea Nav tr,ro~o~.
Councillor MacArthur
Councillor Pingle
Councillor Robinson
Councillor Rowe
Councillor Schell
Councillor Trim
Mayor Mutton
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Council Minutes - zs - October 28, 2002
REPORTS
Report #1
G.P.A. Report
October 21, 2002
Resolution #C-570-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on October 21, 2002, be approved with the exception of
Items #2 b), #5 and #7.
"CARRIED"
Item #2 b)
Port Granby
Project
Councillor Robinson stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item
2 b) of Report #1 (Addendum to Report PSD-101-02); and refrained
from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor
Robinson lives in the vicinity of the Port Granby Low-Level
Radioactive Waste Management Office.
Resolution #C-571-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the Addendum to Report PSD-101-02 be received;
THAT the recommendations contained in Report PSD-101-02 be
approved as follows;
"THAT the Terms and Reference for the Port Granby Project
Community Advisory Committee, attached to Report PSD-
101-02 as Attachment 1, be approved;
THAT the Clerk be directed to advertise for the positions of
the Community Advisory Committee and report back to
Council;
THAT the Regional Councillor for Wards 3 and 4 be
appointed as the Council representative on the Community
Advisory Committee;
THAT the Medical Officer of Health for Durham Region be
requested to provide a representative on the Community
Advisory Committee;
Council Minutes - z6 - October 28, 2002
REPORTS
THAT a copy of Report PSD-101-02 and Council's resolution
be forwarded to the Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Management Office, Natural Resources Canada-Energy
Resources Branch, and the Durham Region Medical Officer
of Health"; and
THAT a copy of Report PSD-101-02 and Committee's decision be
forwarded to Mr. Harvey Thompson, FORTHWITH.
°CARRI ED"
Item #5 Resolution #C-572-02
TS Health
And Safety Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
Consultants
Inc. THAT Report PSD-106-02 be tabled to allow staff to prepare an
agreement.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING MOTION)
Resolution #C-573-02
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-572-02 be amended by adding
the following thereto:
"THAT the Director of Planning Services be authorized to
provide the municipality's comments to the Ministry of the
Environment at such time as site plan approval has been
granted to the satisfaction of the Directors of Planning
Services and Engineering and the site plan agreement has
been executed by the Mayor and Clerk."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-572-02 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
Council Minutes - 27 - October 28, 2002
REPORTS
Item #7
Parking
Quinn Drive
Resolution #C-574-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report EGD-46-02 be received;
THAT Quinn Drive be posted as 'No Parking' May to September on
the north side from Waverley Road to Lawrence Crescent;
THAT Waverley Road be posted as 'No Parking Anytime' on the
west side from Lawrence Crescent to Regional Road 57 and that
the yellow centre line on Waverley Road from Lawrence Crescent
to Spry Avenue be reapplied during 2003 to create an off-centre
yellow line to improve safety by providing a wider parking lane on
the east side; and
THAT the By-law attached to Report EGD-46-02 be approved by
Council.
"CARRIED"
Report #2
Fusion Energy
Conference
Resolution #C-575-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT ADM-08-02 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of ADM-08-02 be sent to all Durham MPs, all Durham
MPPs, Durham Region Municipalities, the Town of Cobourg, the
Town of Port Hope and the City of Peterborough.
"CARRIED"
Councillor MacArthur provided Council with comments regarding
Clarington's participation at the fusion energy conference in Lyon.
The trip was a very worthwhile exercise and contributed greatly to
Clarington's Iter bid for all the reasons given in the official report.
One thing the presentation was lacking, however, was participation
of federal or provincial officials, which would have indicated some
support from those levels of government. Our booth on the floor of
the conference was well put together and attractive, however, he
felt it concentrated too much on the technical aspects of the
tokamak and not enough on the socio-economic and geographic
features.
Council Minutes - 2s - October 28, 2002
REPORTS
The assembled scientists wanted to know more about geography,
climate, housing prices, educational opportunities, recreational
facilities, health care, religious and ethnic communities. Councillor
MacArthur recommended that for the next presentation of this
nature information on all the above, complete with good maps, be a
more prominent part of the display. After a lengthy discussion with
Alex Shepherd, he would recommend to Iter that they set up
meetings with Mr. Shepherd to devise a strategy for increasing the
federal involvement.
Resolution #C-576-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the independent report of Councillor MacArthur be included
as an addendum to Report ADM-08-02.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-577-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Confidential Report CLD-45-02 be referred to the end of the
agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-578-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the Confidential Verbal Report from the Chief Administrative
Officer and the Director of Corporate Services regarding a
personnel matter be referred to the end of the agenda to be
considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes - z9 - October 28, 2002
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-579-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the delegation of Janet Lange regarding the Humane Society
of Durham Region be referred to the Clerk's Department for
preparation of a report.
"CARRIED"
BY-LAW S
Resolution #C-580-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2002-162 to
2002-164, inclusive and 2002-166 to 2002-170, inclusive and that
the said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
w
2002-162 being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking
Enforcement Officers for Private Property
2002-163 being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking
Enforcement Officers
2002-164 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Ron
Robinson Limited, Bowmanville, Ontario, to enter into
agreement for the Storm Sewer Construction Old
Scugog Road, Hampton and Storm Sewer Repairs
various locations
2002-166 being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended,
being a By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways,
Municipal and Private Property in the Municipality of
Clarington
2002-167 being a by-law to amend By-law 2000-203, the
procedural by-law of Council by amending the
schedule of meetings for the term of Council
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BY-LAW S
2002-168 being a by-law to authorize the transfer of lands from
Gatehouse Holdings Limited to the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington, for nominal consideration,
the lands more particularly described as Block 86,
10M-764, Part Lot 35, Concession 2, former
Township of Darlington, Municipality of Clarington
2002-169 being a by-law to authorize the transfer of lands from
Dane mark Williams to the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington, for nominal consideration,
the lands more particularly described as Parts 4, 27
and 29, 10R-1543, minus Part 1, 40R-21419, Part
Lots 12 and 13, Concession 1, former Town of
Bowmanville, Municipality of Clarington
2002-170 being a by-law to authorize the transfer of lands from
Schickendanz Bros. Limited to the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington, for nominal consideration,
the lands more particularly described as Part Lots 7
and 8, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington,
Municipality of Clarington
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-581-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2002-162 to 2002-164,
inclusive and 2002-166 to 2002-170, inclusive, be approved.
"CARRIED"
OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Mutton advised Council that the Municipality of Clarington
has now received full fare integration with the Town of Whitby and
the City of Oshawa for the Clarington Transit System. Mayor
Mutton thanked the Director of Engineering and all his staff for a job
well done.
Mayor Mutton advised that he, Frank Wu, Nancy Taylor and Susan
McCrimmon from the Board of Trade attended a presentation from
the Ministry of Affairs and Housing regarding opportunity bonds.
There was good representation from Markham to Clarington.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Resolution #C-582-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Jennifer Knox be appointed to the Local Architectural
Conservation Authority Committee for the remainder of the term of
Council;
THAT the appropriate by-law be forwarded to Council for approval;
and
THAT Jennifer Knox and the Local Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-583-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the meeting be "closed" for consideration of a legal matter
and a personnel matter.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-584-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be
ratified.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-585-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2002-171, being a
by-law to amend By-law 2001-010 and to appoint a member to the
Local Architectural Advisory Committee for the Municipality of
Clarington, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second
time.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes - sz - October 28, 2002
OTHER BUSINESS
Resolution #C-586-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2002-171 be approved.
"CARRIED'
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Councillor Robinson disclosed a pecuniary interest earlier in the
meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the confirming
by-law.
Resolution #C-587-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2002-172 being a
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington at this meeting held on the 28th day of
October 2002, and that the said by-law be now read a first and
second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-588-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2002-172 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes - 3s - October 28, 2002
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-589-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:20 ~.m.
"CARRIED"
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