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DATE: JANUARY 13, 1997
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
December 9, 1996.
DELEGATIONS
1. Mr. D.K. Gottwald, 23 Ivan Road, Westhill, M1C 1V1 _
Report PD-5-97;
2. Andrew Jamieson, 24 Quinn Drive, Bowmanville, L1C 3T1 _
Hydro Property Between Quinn Drive and Hetherington
Drive (See Correspondence Item D - 10);
3. Ralph Brown on behalf of Residents of Wilde Court,
6 Wilde Court, Bowmanville - Parking Concerns; and
3. Randy Jeffrey, Birchdale Investments Limited,
1050 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, L1G 4W5 _
Report PD-2-97.
COMMUNICATIONS
Receive for Information
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Correspondence received from Don Welsh, Chairman,
Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee - Letter
of Appreciation;
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Correspondence received from Alison White, Rodeo
Ambassador '96, Ontario Rodeo Championships _
Letter of Appreciation;
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Correspondence received from the Office of the
City Clerk, City of Toronto - Proposed Amendments
to the Family Support Act, Non-Payment of Family
Support Awards;
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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Correspondence received from Bruce Taylor, Town
Clerk, Town of Pickering - Resolution re:
Development Charges;
News Release received from the Atomic Energy
Control Board - AECB Relicenses Pickering Stations
for Six Months;
News Release received from the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario Entitled "Government's
Motions to Amend Bill 86, The Better Local
Government Act, 1996";
Correspondence received from Bernard J. Kamin,
President and CEO, The Mosport Park Entertainment
Corporation - Warp Tour Musical Event July 19,
1997;
Correspondence received from Keith Norton, Chief
Commissioner, Ontario Human Rights Commission-
Letter of Appreciation;
Correspondence received from R.T. Malowney,
Director of Education and Secretary, The
Northumberland-Clarington Board of Education -
Appointment of Trustees;
News Release received from the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing Entitled "Government
Makes Restructuring Easier";
Correspondence received from F.G. Houston, Chair,
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority - Advising
of Resignation;
Correspondence received entitled "Ontarians Now
Have More to Save, Spend, or Invest";
Correspondence received from Donald G. McKay,
Town Clerk, Town of Whitby - Amendments to the
Development Charges Act, 1996;
Correspondence received from Lawrence Allison,
Director of Corporate Services, Town of Aurora -
Amendments to the Development Charges Act;
Minutes of a meeting of the Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committee, held on
November 19, 1996;
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Correspondence received from Robert M. Prentice,
Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk, Town of
Newmarket - Municipal Restructuring in the Greater
Toronto Area;
Correspondence received from J.D. Leach, City
Clerk, City of Vaughan - Development Charges;
Correspondence received from Stuart Hartley,
Canadian Soft Drink Association - Blue Box
Program;
Correspondence received from Al Leach, Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing - 1997 Municipal
Support Grant Program;
Correspondence received from G.L. Sevick, Regional
Manager, Central Region, Consumers Gas _
Organizational Changes;
Correspondence received from Al Leach, Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, addressed to Mayor
Hazel McCallion - Development Charges Act;
Correspondence received from the Canadian Radio-
Television and Telecommunications Committee _
Crossroads Television Network;
Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority held on December 3, 1996;
Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum
Board held on December 11, 1996;
Correspondence received from John P. Murphy,
Mayor, The Corporation of the' Town of Deep River _
Deep River Disposal Project;
Municipal Alert received from the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario Entitled "Crombie
Announces Recommendations on Municipal Governance
and Stage 2 of Municipal Act Reform";
Correspondence received from Lisa Polsinelli,
Regulatory Administration Co-ordinator, Consumers
Gas - EBRO 495 Consumers Gas 1998 Rate Case _
Notice of Application;
Correspondence received from the Clarke Museum &
Archives Museum Board - 1997 Appointments;
Council Agenda
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News Release received from the Atomic Energy
Control Board Entitled "AECB Announces Recent
Decisions" ;
Correspondence received from Ronald A. Irwin,
P.C., M.P., Minister of Indian Affairs and
Northern Development - Grand River Notification
Agreement;
Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum
Board held on November 13, 1996;
Correspondence received from Al Palladini,
Minister of Transportation, addressed to
Mr. George S. Graham, Clerk-Administrator,
Township of Brock - Commuter Rail Services in the
Greater Toronto Area;
News Release received from Better Roads Coalition
Entitled "Road User Forgotten in Ontario
Government's Desire to Rid Itself of
Responsibility for Roads";
Minutes of a meeting of the Clarke Museum &
Archives held on December 3, 1996;
Correspondence received from Al Leach, Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing - 1996 Ontario
Economic and Fiscal OUtlook;
Correspondence received from Denis Kelly, City
Clerk, City of North York - Municipal "Clean Air"
Summit;
Correspondence received from Nestor Chornobay,
Director, Strategic Planning Branch, Regional
Municipality of Durham - Notification of Meeting
for an Application to Amend the Durham Regional
Official plan to Incorporate Lake Ontario
Waterfront policies;
Correspondence received from Carol Smitton,
Committee Secretary, Regional Municipality of
Durham - News Release From the Ontario Ministry of
Health Dated November 14, 1996 re: Ontario's Chief
Medical Officer of Health Sounds the Alarm About
Tobacco and News Release From the Ontario Medical
Association Dated November 19, 1996 re: OMA
Releases Position Paper on Second-Hand Smoke,
Calls For Aggressive Action to Combat Health
Hazard;
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Correspondence received from
Clerk, Regional Municipality
Services Feasibility Study -
C.W. Lundy, Regional
of Durham - Communal
Status Report;
Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regional
Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham _
Imposition of an Interim Regional Levy for 1997;
Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regional
Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Proposed
Amendment to the Provincial Policy Statement _
Land Use Planning Near Airports; and
News Release received from the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing Entitled "Unified
Toronto to Save Money, Create Jobs".
Receive for Direction
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Correspondence received from Norm Monaghan,
Clarington Game Commission - Pheasant Release
Programme for 1997;
Correspondence received from Anthony Lancia,
Mayor, Township of Tiny - School Board Development
Charges;
Correspondence received from Susanne Clark,
Promotions Co-ordinator, Big Sisters Oshawa-
Whitby-Clarington - Requesting Proclamation of Big
Sisters Awareness Month;
Correspondence received from Justin Poy, 1997
March Drive Chair, The Kidney Foundation of
Canada - Requesting Proclamation of Kidney Month;
Correspondence received from Jean Nesbitt, Program
Manager, Tobacco Use Prevention, Regional
Municipality of Durham - Requesting Proclamation
of National Non-Smoking Week;
Correspondence received from Ray Rigby,
Superintendent of Business, The Peterborough
Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Roman
Catholic Separate School Board - Regional Road #57
Pedestrian Tunnel;
Correspondence received from John P. Murphy,
Mayor, The Corporation of the Town of Deep River
Deep River Disposal Project;
council Agenda
CORRESPONDENCE
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MOTION
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Correspondence received from George F. Vice,
34 Martin Road South, R.R. 6, Bowmanville,
L1C 3K7 - Requesting the Municipality of
Clarington to Name a Municipal Building or Street
in Honour of the "Fletcher Family";
Application received from the Rajesh Gupta
Charitable Organization - Requesting permission to
Manage and Conduct a Break Open Ticket Lottery;
Correspondence received from Andrew Jamieson,
24 Quinn Drive, Bowmanville, L1C 3T1 - Hydro
Easement Between Quinn Drive and Hetherington
Drive;
Correspondence received from John R. O'Toole, MPP,
Durham East - Safe Communities Foundation;
Correspondence received from Jacqueline Vaneyk,
6613 Clemens Road, R.R. 5, Bowmanville, L1C 3K6 -
Proposed Name Change for Regional Road 14;
Correspondence received from Fred Archibald,
6275 Liberty Street North, R.R. 5, Bowmanville,
L1C 3K6 - Proposed Name Change for Regional Road
14;
Correspondence received from Amanda Andrade,
105 Queen Street, Bowmanville, L1C 1M7 -
Requesting Facilities for Teenagers;
Application received from The Invisible Disability
Support Network - Requesting Permission to Manage
and Conduct a Break Open Ticket Lottery;
Application received from The Bethesda House of
Mercy - Requesting Permission to Manage and
Conduct a Break Open Ticket Lottery; and
Correspondence received from Daniel C. Marple,
Locations Manager, c/o Background Films -
Requesting the Closure of Temperance Street During
the Filming of "Stolen Heart" in the Municipality
of Clarington.
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
January 6, 1997; and
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THE CORPORATIO;; OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
Memorandum
To:
MAYOR D. HAMRE AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
From:
Date:
PATTI L. BARRIE, A.M.C.T., CLERK
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SEr~EMDER 13, 1997
subject:
HANDOUT _ COUNCIL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 13, 1997
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Attached hereto is a letter dated December 16, 1996, from
Suzanne Barrett, Director, Lake Ontario Program, Waterfront
Regeneration Trust and Rebecca Goodwin, National Projects
Director, The Nature Conservancy of Canada, requesting an
opportunity to secure some land in the Bond Head Bluffs area of
the Clarington waterfront for public uses.
suooested Recommendation:
THAT the correspondence dated December 16, 1996, from
Suzanne Barrett, Director, Lake ontario Program, Waterfront
Regeneration Trust and Rebecca Goodwin, National Projects
Director, The Nature Conservancy of Canada, requesting an
opportunity to secure some land in the Bond Head Bluffs area of
the Clarington waterfront for public uses, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning
and Development for review and preparation of a report to be
submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee;
and
THAT Suzanne Barrett and Rebecca Goodwin be advised of Council's
decisi
Barrie, Clerk
Patti
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Attachment
cc: W.H. Stockwell, Chief Administrative Officer
Department Heads
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DEC 20 '96 17:15, TO-CLARINGTqN
FROM-WATERFRONT REG TRUST
T-282 P,02/02 F-526
Waterfront Regeneration
Trust
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Rducie de regeneration du
secteur riverain
Commissioner
The Honourable David Crombie. PC,
Commissaire
L'honorable David Crombie. p.c,
Deputy Commissioner
David A, Carter
$ous-commlssaire
David A, Carter
December 16, 1996
Mayor Diane Hamre
Town of C1arington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario LlN 3A6
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Dear Mayor Hamre:
We are writing to inform you about an oPPOrtunity to secure some land in the Bond Head bluffs area
of the Clarington waterfront for public uses.
The Waterfront Regeneration Trust and The Nature Conservancy are collaborating to identify and
secure lands along the Lake Ontario waterfront for nature conservation and public uses. One of the
propeJties in whiCh we are interested is Lot 11. B.F.C., south of Lakeshore Road. The owner has
indicated to The Nature Conservancy thai he is prepared to donate this 8 acre parcel of land for
conservation purposes.
From our 1nI1Ial discussions wllll Cynthia Strike, II appears mat this propeny has porential YlIluc: as a
staging area. scenic viewpoint and rest stop for Waterfront Trail users, as it is anticipated that !he Trail
wUl run along Lal<eshore Road at this point. "This would be an important public lU'Ca along a largely
private section of the waterfront, and would complement the excellent Waterfront Trail system
Clarington has developed to date.
The Nature Conservancy is prepared to accept me donation of me land, but they ate $eeJcing 3 local
agency to assume long term ownership.
We would like to ~plore with. you and your staff the possible long tenn ownership and management
of the propeny by C1arington. as pan of the municipal Waterfront Trail system.
We look forward to your ~ponse. Please feel free to contact either of us with any questions you may
have.
Sincerely,
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Suzanne Barrett
Director, Lake Ontario Program
Waterfront Regeneration Trust
Rebecca Goodwin
Nallonal Projects DIrector
The Nature Conservancy of Canada
CC - Franklin Wu, Director of Planning & Devclopment
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Telephone (416) 314.9490 . Facsimile (416) 314.9497
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REPORTS
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1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
January 6, 1997; and
2. Confidential Report received from D. Hefferon,
Solicitor - Legal Matter (Distributed Under Separate
Cover);
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Report PD-6-97 - Correspondence From Stan and Libby
Racansky Regarding Placement of Fill (Tabled from the
General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting of
January 6, 1997) (To be distributed under separate
cover) .
BY-LAWS
97-1
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive By-law for the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington (Item #4 of Report #1);
97-2 being a by-law to amend By-law 86-112, a by-law to
establish a Street Name Map and Street Name
Inventory in the Municipality of Clarington
(Item #5 of Report #1);
97-3 being a by-law to establish a fee structure for
Vital Statistics for the Municipality of
Clarington, effective February 1, 1997 (Item #8 of
Report #1);
97-4 being a by-law to assume certain streets within
the Municipality of Clarington as public highways
in the Municipality of Clarington (Item #12 of
Report #1);
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97-6
97-7
being a by-law to amend By-law 95-10, as amended,
being a by-law to appoint Members to the Local
Architectural Advisory Committee for the
Municipality of Clarington;
being a by-law to amend By-law 96-32, a by-law to
require the payment of fees for information and
services provided by the Municipality of
Clarington and for prescribing the amount of such
fees (Approved by Council January 29, 1996);
Confidential Property Matter (To be distributed
under separate cover); and
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BY-LAWS
97-8
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 (Approved by Council December 9,
1996) .
. OTHER BUSINESS
BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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Council Minutes
December 9, 1996
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Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, December 9, 1996, at 7:00 p.m.,
in the Newtonville Community Centre
PRAYERS
Councillor Hannah led the meeting in prayer.
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ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor A. Dreslinski
Councillor C. Elliott
Councillor L. Hannah
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor D. Scott
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Also Present:
Chief Administrative Officer, W. H. Stockwell
Director of Commuuity Services, J. Caruana
Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Treasurer, M. Marano
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu
Clerk, P. Barrie
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest stated for this meeting.
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Resolution #C-877-96
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Novak
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THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on November 25, 1996,
be approved.
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DELEGATIONS
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Bernard Kamin, President, Mosport Park Entertainment Corporation, addressed
Council in support of Report ADMIN-34-96. Mr. Kamin thanked Municipal and
Regional Staff for their assistance during the staging of Edenfest 1996 and
indicated that this was a learning experience for all individuals involved. In
response to questions from Members of Council, Mr. Kamin indicated that for
future events, a different route will be utilized to access the park, the parking lots
will be open earlier, security measures will be tighter and the curfew and noise
level will be strictly adhered to.
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DELEGATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
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December 9, 1996
Clay Taylor, North Clarington Ratepayers Association, advised Council that the
Association applauds the noise abatement commitments which are outlined in
Report ADMIN-34-96 and sincerely hopes that these can be put into place before
the 1997 season at Mosport Park. The Report indicates that Mosport Park would
be able to reduce sound levels by 50% over last year. The Association is
questioning what the benchmark is for the 50% reduction and are requesting
assurances that should Mosport exceed the noise level on the first race of the
season, no more licences will be issued. Mr. Taylor advised that in setting the
noise levels for the Edenfest Concert, the noise by-law was circumvented. He
questioned the section in the report which referred to the Butterfield's residence
which is located 1.5 miles from Mosport Park. Mr. Taylor also indicated concerns
with respect to the security which was offered to residents, the telephone lines not
being operated on a 24 hour basis and traffic concerns. He requested that future
curfews for events such as this be 10:00 p.m. Also Mr. Taylor questioned the
status of a problem which a resident had with water lines being cut.
Correspondence Items I - 29 and I - 30 were distributed to Council as handouts.
Resolution #C-878-96
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the communications to be received fat information be approved with the
exception of Items I - 15, I - 16, I - 19, I - 23 and I - 25.
"CARRIED"
I - 1 Correspondence received from Niva Rowan, Forum on the Ganaraska
Steering Committee, 4627 Ganaraska Road, RR #1, Newtonville,
LOA 110 - Letter of Thanks for Financial Support;
I - 2 Correspondence received from Bernard J. Kamin, President and CEO,
The Mosport Park Entertainment Corporation - Eden Musicfest II -
July 11 - 13, 1997;
I - 3 News Release received from the Atomic Energy Control Board - AECB
Publishes Recent Radiation Doses From Pickering and Darlington
Nuclear Stations;
I - 4 Correspondence received from Ron W. Maurice, Director of Council
Services and City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of York - Changes
to Land Use Planning and Development Procedures;
I - 5 Correspondence received from 1.1.. Gartley, Commissioner of Finance,
Regional Municipality of Durham - Introduction of Pre-Authorized
Payment Plan for Water and Sanitary Sewer Customers;
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I - 6 News Release received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing - Leach Introduces Tenant Protection Act;
I - 7 Correspondence received from Bryon Wilfert, President, Federation of
Canadian Municipalities - 1996 Activities;
I - 8 Correspondence received from Pat Tierney, Chairperson, Canadian
Committee, Veterans Recognition and Remembrance Services - Letter of
Thanks for Sponsorship;
I - 9 News Release received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing - New Development Charges Act to Aim at Jobs, Affordable
Homes;
I - 10 Correspondence received from AI Leach, Minister, Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing - Draft Implementation Strategy for the Exemption
Provisions Introduced in the Land Use Planning and Protection Act, 1996
(Bill 20);
I - 11 Minutes of a meeting of the Newcastle Community Hall Board held on
September 23, 1996;
I - 12 Correspondence received from John Gray, OMA President-Elect, Ontario
Medical Association - OMA Position Paper on Second-Hand Smoke;
I - 13 Announcement received from Rogers Community 10 advising of the
appointment of Dave Whitaker to the Position of Manager, Programming
& Community Relations;
I - 14 Correspondence received from Walter Taylor, Clerk, Township of
Uxbridge - Highway 407 Extension;
I - 17 News Release received from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities -
Phase II of the Canada Infrastructure Works Program;
I - 18 Correspondence received from R.L WiIlsher, Chairperson, The
Northumberland-Clarington Board of Education - Municipal Boundary
Changes;
I - 20 Agenda of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Committee to be held
on December 3, 1996;
I - 21 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority held on November 19, 1996;
I - 22 Minutes of a meeting of the Clarke Museum & Archives held on
November 5, 1996;
Council Minutes
COMMUNICATIONS
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Letter of
Appreciation
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I - 24 Correspondence received from Nestor Chornobay, Director, Strategic
Planning Branch, Regional Municipality of Durham - Review of
Population Targets in the Durham Regional Official Plan;
I - 26 Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regional Clerk, Regional
Municipality of Durham - Referral and Appeal Request to the Clarington
Official Plan;
I - 27 Correspondence received from Earl S. Cuddie, Administrator-Clerk,
Township of Scugog - Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance;
I - 28 Newsletter received from the Canadian Soft Drink Association (CSDA) -
Recycling;
I - 29 Correspondence received from Bernard Kamin - Village of Tyrone
Fund-Raising Drive to Expand Their Park; and
1 - 30 Correspondence received from Terry Mundell, President, Association of
Municipalities of Ontario - Bill 98, Development Charges Act, 1996.
Resolution #C-879-96
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated November 22, 1996, from Ronald D. Robinson,
President, Oshawa-Durham Home Builders' Association, indicating the
Association's appreciation for a change within the structure in which they operate,
be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-880-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-879-96 be amended to include the following:
"and copied to all departments to be posted for the information of staff."
"CARRIEDl1
The foregoing Resolution #C-879-96 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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Miller Waste
Systems ~ Grant
Ashton
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Proposed
Demolition of
Newcastle Public
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7 ~ Eleven Canada
Re~Store Program
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December 9, 1996
Resolution #C-881-96
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence received from Alex Lubinsky, Supervisor, Miller Waste
Systems, expressing appreciation to Grant Ashton and staff in their support of his
company, be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LA1ER IN TIm MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-882-96
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-881-96 be amended by adding the following
thereto:
"and copied to the Public Works Department to be posted for the
information of staff."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-881-% was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
Resolution #C-883-96
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated November 26, 1996, from R.L. WiIlsher, Board
Chairperson, The Northumberland-Oarington Board of Education, regarding the
proposed demolition of Newcastle Public School, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-884-96
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated December 2, 1996, from Greg Ross, Vice
President, Operations, 7-Eleven Canada, regarding their national "Re-Store
Program", be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes
COMMUNICATIONS
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Region of Durham
Proposed Target
Reductions,
Timetable and
Format for the
1997 Regional
Budget
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Vacancy on the
Bowmanville Museum
Board
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Provincial
Proposal to
Restructure
Municipalities
in Toronto
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KIN Magazine
Message of
Support
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Resolution #C-885-96
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
mAT the correspondence dated November 26, 1996, from C.W. Lundy, Regional
Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, regarding the proposed target
reductions, timetable and format for the 1997 Regional budget, be received
for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-886-96
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
mAT the correspondence dated November 27, 1996, from Larry E. Paradis,
Chairman, Bowmanville Museum Board, advising of a vacancy on the
Bowmanville Museum Board, be received;
mAT the correspondence be referred to the Clerk in order for a replacement
member to be appointed; and
mAT Larry Paradis be advised of Council's decision.
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Resolution #C-887-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
mAT the correspondence dated November 14, 1996, from Donald G. McKay,
Town Clerk, The Town of Whitby, requesting Council's endorsement of a
resolution regarding the Provincial proposal to restructure the municipalities in
Metropolitan Toronto, be received for information.
nCARRIED"
Resolution #C-888-96
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
mAT the correspondence dated November 18, 1996, from KJ. McCaig &
Deborah McCaig, 1996197 Kinsmen & Kinette National Presidents, requesting
that the Municipality of Clarington purchase a Message-of-Support in the 77th
Anniversary of KIN Magazine, be received;
mAT the Municipality purchase a 1/12 page ad at the cost of $275.00; and
mAT KJ. McCaig and Deborah McCaig be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
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Region of Durham
Resolution reo
Aspects of
Service Delivery
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NOTICE OF MOTION
COMMTITEE REPORTS
Report #1
GPA Report of
December 2, 1996
Item #1(c)
Tender CL96-2
Grass Cutting
Over Expenditure
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Resolution #C-889-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
1HAT the correspondence dated November 25, 1996, from C.W. Lundy, Regional
Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising that the Region has passed a
resolution to appoint its own "Who Does What" Committee following the
completion of the Crombie "Who Does What" Panel, be received; and
1HAT the Regional Municipality of Durham be advised that the Municipality of
Clarington looks forward to working with them and other neighbouring
municipalities in this endeavour.
"CARRIED1'
Resolution #C-890-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Conncillor Novak
1HAT the correspondence dated December 2, 1996, from Ron Callaghan,
President, Break Open Ticket Program Management Alliance, regarding the
introduction of Video Lottery Terminals to racetracks, charity gaming halls and
liquor licensed establishments thronghout Ontario, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-891-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
1HAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
December 2, 1996, be approved, with the exception of Items #1(c), #6, #9, #10
and #15.
lICARRIED"
Resolution #C-892-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Conncillor Hannah
1HAT Report WD-43-96 be received for information.
"CARRIED ON TIlE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOlE"
Council Minutes
REPORTS
Item #6
Roster of
Consultants for
Environmental
Impact Studies
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Recorded Vote
Yea
Nav
Absent
Councillor Dreslinski
Councillor Hannah
. Councillor Novak
Councillor Scott
Mayor Hamre
Councillor Elliott
Councillor Pingle
Resolution #C-893-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report PD-163-96 be received;
THAT the Roster of Consultants for the Preparation of Environmental Impact
Studies, as indicated in Section 2.3 of Report PD-163-96 be approved and remain
in effect for the period from December 2, 1996 to December 1, 1999; and
THAT Purchasing By-law #94-129, Section 5, Paragraph 5.13, be waived for the
term of the Roster.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN 1HE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-894-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-893-96 be amended by deleting the third
paragraph and replacing it with the following:
"THAT Purchasing By-law #94-129, Section 5, Paragraph 5.13, be
amended as set out in the letter from the Municipality's Solicitor, dated
December 9, 1996."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-893-96 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
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Item #9
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Resolution #C-895-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the Clerk's Department be requested to prepare a report for submission to
the General Purpose and Administration Committee on the establishment of a
Committee composed of a staff member from each department and one
management person to review and bring forward a policy towards the
establishment of an employee suggestion plan with recompense/reward to
employees whose suggestions are used.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN 1HE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-896-96
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-895-96 be amended by adding the following
thereto:
"and that the President of the Union be advised of Council's decision."
ltCARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-895-96 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
Resolution #C-897-96
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the recommendations contained in Report TR-85-96 be divided to allow
for consideration of paragraph 9 separately from the remainder of the
recommendations.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-898-96
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the books and records of the recreation affiliate boards not be reviewed or
consolidated for the 1996 year subject to a legal opinion.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes
REPORTS
Item # 15
Municipal Sports
Fields
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Resolution #C-899-96
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
lliAT the remainder of Report TR-85-96 be tabled to allow time for staff to
liaise with the relevant boards prior to any action being taken.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-900-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
lliAT Report CS-1l-96 be received; and
lliA T a copy of Report CS-1l-96 be forwarded to the Clarington Baseball
Association, the Bowmanville Newcastle Baseball Association and the Darlington
Youth Soccer League.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) .
Resolution #C-901-96
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Elliott .
lliAT the foregoing Resolution #C-900-96 be amended by adding the following
thereto:
"lliAT the baseball and soccer associations be notified of the maximum
fees which they will be charged prior to setting their 1997 registration fee;
and
lliAT a report be forwarded to the 1997 budget discussions outlining
actual costs of maintaining the baseball and soccer fields, such report
not to include cutting of grass and maintenance costs."
"MOTION LOST ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE
Recorded Vote
Yea
Nav
Absent
Councillor Pingle
Councillor Dreslinski
Councillor Elliott
Councillor Hannah
Councillor Novak
Councillor Scott
Mayor Hamre
The foregoing Resolution #C-900-96 was then put to a vote and CARRIED.
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REPORTS
Report #2
Edenfest Music
Festival and
1996 Mosport
Activities
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Purchase of
Automatic Vote
Tabulators
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Resolution #C-902-96
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Novak
mAT Report ADMIN-34-96 be received;
mAT staff continue to meet with Mosport Park Limited in order to ensure that
the noise abatement program be put in place as agreed between the parties; and
mAT a copy of Report ADMIN-34-96 be forwarded to Mr. B. Kamin of
Mosport and Mr. Clay Taylor of the North Clarington Ratepayers' Association.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-903-96
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
mAT the foregoing Resolution #C-902-96 be amended by adding a new third
paragraph as follows:
'THAT, in future, Mosport Park Limited pay all necessary staff and
consultant costs."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-902-96 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
Resolution #C-904-96
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Novak
mAT Mosport Park Limited be advised that, in future, if all necessary
documentation is not received by the deadline outlined within the Special Events
By-law #93-156, a licence will not be issued; and
mAT a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to the North Clarington
Ratepayers' Association.
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Resolution #C-905-96
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
mAT Report CD-61-96 be tabled to the 1997 budget discussions; and
mAT the Municipality of Clarington agree, in principle, with the purchase of
automatic vote tabulators from Global Election Systems Inc.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes
REPORTS
Report #4
Confidential
Property Matter
Report #5
Fee For
Supplementary
Assessment
Recovery From
School Boards
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Resolution #C-906-96
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report TR-90-96 be referred to the end of the agenda to be discussed
during a "Closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-907-96
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingie
THAT Report TR-94-96 be received;
THAT beginning with the 1997 budget year, the Peterborough-Victoria-
Northumberland and Clarington Roman Catholic Separate School Board and the
Northumberland-Clarington Board of Education be invoiced, under Bill 26, for
recovery of their proportional share of the 1997 budget expenditure for fees paid
by the Municipality for supplementary assessment;
THAT the respective Boards be reimbursed for any difference between actual
charges and the invoiced amount, based on budget;
THAT staff be authorized to investigate and charge back if allowable and
administratively reasonable, each property giving rise to the fee for supplementary
assessment;
THAT if the charge back to the property owner is a reasonable and allowable
option, tbe Region and School Boards be reimbursed their proportional share
upon collection from the ratepayer;
THAT the by-law attached to Report TR-94-96 imposing the fees or charges be
approved; and
THAT the Region, the Peterborough-Victoria-Northumberland and Clarington
Roman Catholic Separate School Board Chairman and the Northumberland-
Clarington Board of Education Chairman, be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Addendum to Report PD-161-96 was distributed to Council as a handout.
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Markborough
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Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Addendum to Report PD-l61-96 be received;
THAT Report PD-l61-96 be lifted from the table and received for information;
THAT the application submitted by Markborough Properties Inc., to amend the
Clarington Official Plan be approved as Amendment No. 1 as indicated in
Attachment #2 to the Addendum Report, and that the necessry by-law attached
to Report PD-161-96 be approved and further that the Amendment be forwarded
to the Region of Durham for approval;
THAT the application submitted by Markborough Properties Inc., to amend
Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, be approved and the by-law attached to
Addendum to Report PD-161-96 as Attachment #3, be passed;
THAT as the revisions to Official Plan Amendment No.1 and the Zoning By-law
are minor, therefore, a new Public Meeting to consider the revised Amendment
and revised Zoning By-law be deemed to not be necessary; and
THAT any delegation and the interested parties listed in Addendum to Report
PD-161-96 be forwarded a copy of Committee and Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-909-96
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT Addendum to Report PD-155-96 be received;
THAT staff be authorized to issue the Request of Proposal for the Wilmot Creek
Nature Reserve Environmental Management Plan and report back with a
recommended consultant;
THAT an Advisory Committee for the Wilmot Creek Nature Reserve be
established with the membership identified in Report PD-155-96;
THAT Council appoint Councillor Ann Dreslinski to sit on the Advisory
Committee;
THAT the existing lease arrangements with the tenant farmers in the Wilmot
Creek Nature REserve be terminated as of May 31, 1997 and the Property
Manager be authorized to negotiate the revised lease arrangements with the
tenant farmers as indicated in Report PD-155-96; amd
THAT Mr. Daniel of Kait/in Group be thanked for his financial contribution and
be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Recorded Vote
BY-LAWS
Yea
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Coundillor Dreslinski
Councillor Hannah
Councillor Novak
Councillor Scott
Mayor Hamre
Councillor Elliott
Councillor Pingle
Resolution #C-910-96
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
TIIAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said
by-laws be now read a first and second time:
being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, to regulate traffic on highways,
municipal and private property within the Municipality of Clarington;
being a by-law to desiguate a certain portion of Registered Plan
4OM-1860 as not being subject to Part Lot Control;
being a by-law to adopt Amendment No.1 to the Clarington Official
Plan;
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
for the former Town of Newcastle (Markborough Properties);
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
for the former Town of Newcastle;
being a by-law to amend By-law 94-129, to approve the implementation of
bid bonds for tenders valued over $50,000;
being a by-law to approve the roster of consultants for the preparation of
Environmental Impact Studies - December 2, 1996 to December I, 1999;
and
96-206 being a by-law to impose fees or charges on the Boards of Education in
the Municipality of Clarington.
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Resolution #C-9I1-96
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 96-199 to 96-206 inclusive, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-912-96
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT the correspondence received from Railside Fabricating regarding a
confidential property matter, be referred to the end of the agenda to be
considered during a "Closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-9I3-96
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Council recess for 10 minutes.
I'CARRIED,r
The meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m.
Mayor Hamre advised that at a meeting held on December 6, 1996, the GTA
Mayors and Regional Chairs Committee discussed in great detail the newly
introduced Development Charges Legislation. The Committee is requesting that
all GTA Municipalities endorse the resolution put forward at that meeting.
Resolution #C-914-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT tbe principles and process related to the new Development Charges
Legislation as approved by the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs at their meeting
held on December 6, 1996, be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington.
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FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
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CONFIRMING BY-LAW
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Recorded Vote
Yea
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Councillor Dreslinski
Councillor Elliott
Councillor Hannah
Councillor Novak
Councillor Pingle
Councillor Scott
Mayor Hamre
Resolution #C-915-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Franklin Wu, Director of Planning and Development, be nominated as the
Municipality of C1arington's representative on the Committee to review Draft
Regulations pertaining to the Development Charges Legislation.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-916-96
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting be "Closed."
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-917-96
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the actions taken during a "Closed" session of Council, be ratified.
11CARRIED'1
Resolution #C-918-96
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 96-207, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of C1arington at this meeting held
on the 9th day of December 1996, and that the said by-law be now read a first
and second time.
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CONFiRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-919-96
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 96-207 be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-920-96
Moved by Couucillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:04 p.m.
'tCARRIED!!
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To supporters of the Bowmanville Santa Claus
Parade.
The committee has now finalized t~e 1996
F'a,-ade.
Ttlank you seem~ a very insignificant response
to express our sincere and heartful
appreciation for your continued support.
There are consid~,rable cccsts accrued to run
this event and w~ are particularily thankful
to the many businesses and individuals who
sponsc1r . the p at':" ade .. YCIU1- cC1mmi ttment has
allowed us to.~resent one of the finest non-
commercial Santa Claus Parades in Ontario.
The 1997 Santa Claus F'cu-ade prepal-ations are
already under. way and we le.ok fe,rW2\l-d to your
continued support. Thanks again and all the
best to you in 1997.
YC<D:u~~
Don Welsh
Chairman~ Bowmanvilla.
Committee
Santa Claus Parade
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QAUN-/CIPALlTY OF CIJIRi~JGrot>t
MAYOR'S OfFICE
Mayor Diane Hamre,
Municipality of Clarington,
40 Temperance St.,
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November 21 1996.
Dear Mayor Hamre,
I would like to take this opportunity to say a special thank you to Municipality
of Clarington for their contribution to the Ontario Rodeo Championships, in particular
to me, thll Rodeo Ambassador. As ambassador it is my duty to support the Rotary
and Kinsmen Clubs of Bowmanville with their charitable work in the community
particularly with the Cycistic Fibrosis, Disabled Children and Seniors organizations. It
is also my duty to promote the rodeo, the sponsor's products and their support to
make the Championship possible.
The tickets, clothing, jewellery and support from the sponsors made my duties
as ambassador extra special. I am also a Rotary ExChange Student from Australia
who's year ends January 10, 1997, being appointed Rodeo Ambassador has given
me opportunities to make my year in Canada even more memorable and it's
something I will alway's cherish. Thank you again for your contributions and your
support to the Rodeo Cb~~Pibh~~~~~l~ !
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Alison White,
Rodeo Ambassador '96
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Barbara G. Caplan
City Clerk
Sydney K. Baxter
Dep"ty City Clerk
City Hall
100 Q"een Street West
Toronto, Ontario
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Ref: 96nhc16.11 b
November 26, 1996
Telephone:
Fax:
1TY:
(416) 392-7039
(416) 392-1879
(416) 392-7354
To: All Municipalities in OnUlrio with
a population greater than 10,000
City Council. at its meeting held on November 18,19%, gaveconsidemtion to Clause II, contained in Report No.
16 of the Neighbourhoods Committee, titled "Proposed Amendments to the Family Support Act,
Non-payment of Family Support Awards".
Council adopted the Clause as amended, and in so doing took the fOllowing action:
I. Urged the Atlorney-General to amend the Family Support Act so that licenses to practice for
professions and trades covered by ProvinCial legislation be revocable for non-payment of Family
Support Awards. .
2. Requested the Attorney-General to delegate to municipalities the authority to withhold licenses and
permits from people who are in non-<:ompliance with family support awards under the Family Support
Act That the Attorney-General notify the municipality of people who are non-<:ompliant. This
authority should be included in the proposed amendment to the Family Support Act
3. Requested the Attorney-General to ensure access to the Legal Aid system for parents wishing to
adjust or enforce an award for child support.
4. Directed that the City work with all levels of government to develop acoordinated response to
address the long-term issues of family poverty including housing, employment, income, health and
economic development.
5. Circulated its action to all Municipalities in OnUlrio with a population greater th!Ul~9,{)Qfl::;:;;-':';~=;~',:,:'~';"'-
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
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December 20, 1996
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Municipality of Clarington,
40 Temperance St.,
Bowmanville, Ontario
LIC 3A6
Please be advised that the Council of the Town of Pickering passed the following
resolution at its regular meeting of December 16, 1996:
WHEREAS at an emergency meeting held on December 6, 1996, the GTA
Mayors and Regional Chairs Committee unanimously passed two' resolutions
to establish principles upon which development charges should be based and to
establish a forum for input to the proposed Development Charges legislation;.
and
WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs by letter dated December 9,
1996 to Mayor Hazel McCallion of the City ofMississauga has acknowledged
the two resolutions and has suggested a timetable to discuss changes to the
proposed development Charges legislation;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering
hereby endorses the two resolutions passed by the GT A Mayors and Regiorui1
Chairs Committee at its meeting of December 6, 1996; and
THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable AI Leach,
Minister of Municipal Affairs and all GT A Mayors and Regional Chairs
If you have any questions with respect to this matter, please do not hesitate to
contact the Clerks Department at 420-4611.
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AECB RELICENSES PICKERING
STATIONS FOR SIX MONTHS MUNICIPALITY Of CLARINGTON
MAYOR'S OFFICE
OTT A W A - The Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB) announced today that it has
fmalized its decision on the licence renewal for the Pickering Nuclear Stations A and B,
granting new operating licences that expire June 30, 1997.
In reaching its decision, the Board concluded that the stations are being operated safely.
Nevertheless, the short-term, six-month licence renewal indicates that the Board considers that
major safety-related changes are necessary at Pickering and that the sustainability of those
changes needs to be demonstrated.
The Board noted that there are encouraging signs of improvement through Ontario
Hydro's plans for recovery and in station management changes. As well, the Board was
encouraged by the commitment to safety expressed at the highest level of the utility. and by
the evident "buy-in" to this by the Pickering staff. However, as stated by the AECB's
President, Dr. Agnes Bishop, at the preliminary consideration of licence renewal in
September, the Board needs to see sustained results from the various commitments made by
Ontario Hydro and its employees, particularly in the areas of quality of operation and
maintenance work.
Contact:
The six-month licences will also provide an evaluation period for the AECB's on-site
staff, whose assessment on progress by March 31 next year will be factored into the Board's _
consideration of licence renewal beyond June _::7. r:~~~mU~IO~~, I:
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For immediate attention
GOVERNMENT'S MOTIONS TO AMEND
BILL 86, THE BETTER LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1996
ISSUE:
Standing Committee has completed its review of the Bill. AMO was successful in achieving some
further improvements.
SUMMARY OF THE KEY AMENDMENTS TO THE BILL:
While most of the 40 amendments were done for clarity and consistency, some substantive changes were
made.
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS:
. Nominations for the 1997 regulation eleclion will occur on or after March 31. 1997 rather than January
1, 1997;
Nomination papers will no longer require any other signatures than that of the candidate;
o The govemment has moved to prescribing a formula to arrive at maximum campaign limits and this will
be done through a Minister's regulation, the contents of which are not yet available;
. The Minister will also have transitional regulation authority to provide for matters that affect an election
and arise out of the restructuring of a municipality or local board.
o The Minister's regulation will cover, among other matters, the release and use, by a candidate, of
surplus campaign funds where restructuring results in a different council.
MUNICIPAL LIABILITY:
. Nuisance liability for sewer system failures has been clarified to include a sewage system or part thereof
under the Environmental Protection Act,
o Negligence for discretionary duties clearly limits action against a municipality, a member of the council
or an officer or employee where the exercise ot non-exercise of a discretionary power or fUnction
.results from a policy decision made in a good faith exercise of the discretion."
STATUS:
The Government is still anticipating Third Reading and Royal Assent before the House rises with a
proclamation date ot January 1, 1997.
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CANADA'S HOME OF MOTOR RACING
Mr. Wllliam Stockwell
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Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance St.
Bowmanville Ont.
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December 5, 1996
Dear Mr. Stockwell:
I am writing to advise you that I have just received notification that the Warp Tour
musical event is scheduled for Mosport Park on July 19, 1997 - this wil1,as it was last year a one
day show. I expect to open the gates between 6-7 am, the show will stan at about noon and . end
before 9pm.
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December 9, 1996
Patti L. Barrie, A. M. C.T.
Clerk
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
LlC 3A6
Dear Ms. Barrie:
Please accept and convey my sincere gratitude to Council for their generous
acknowledgement of Human Rights Day and Week, and the 48th Anniversary of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights.
The Municipality of Clarington' s gesture of support assists all of us in nurturing a climate
of understanding and mutual respect for the dignity and rights of each individual.
I look forward to continued co-operation and contact.
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The Northumberland-clarington
Board of Education
Leaders in Learning
FROM THE OFFICE OF
THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
6 December 1996
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Diane Hamre, Mayor
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6
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We are pleased to announce that at the Organizational Board Meeting of The
Northumberland-Clarington Board of Education held on Thursday,S December 1996,
Trustee R.L. Wills her was elected Chairperson and Trustee C.D.C. Tozer was elected
Vice-chairperson for 1996-97.
At the Special Meeting of the Board held on Wednesday, 27 November 1996,
Doris Linton was appointed Trustee for the Town of Campbellford, the Village of
Hastings, and the Townships of Percy, Alnwick and Seymour, effective the same date.
Sincerely
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Director of Education and Secretary
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
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December 27, 1996
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GOVERNMENT MAKES RESTRUCTURING EASIER
Changes to the regulation for implementing restructuring proposals will give
municipalities more tools to develop and negotiate locally-initiated, locally-driven
solutions, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing AI Leach announced today.
Amendments to Ontario Regulation 143/96, have been filed in response to requests
from municipalities who have asked for greater flexibility in building local proposals.
"More than 100 restructuring studies are underway in the province and I'm confident
these amendments will support reducing the costs of government and encourage even
more proposals: said Leach.
The ministry will now have the ability to fully implement restructuring proposals
received to date, ensuring they will be in place for the 1997 municipal elections. Also,
the deadline for issuing an implementation order involving werd boundary changes has
been extended to March 31, 1997 from January 1, allowing more time to implement
local restructuring plans received early in the new year.
These amendments to the regulation are consistent with the recent changes to the
Municipal Act contained in Bill 86, the Better Local Govemment Act, which received
royal assent on December 19, 1996.
"Without these changes a number of locally-developed solutions would not be
implemented in time for the municipal elections," Leach added. "Many municipalities
have put a great deal of work into developing their plans and we went to support their
efforts."
'These amendments are all part of a broader mandate to reduce bureaucraJy, DIST~TION ~'";
eliminate waste and duplication, and deliver services more efficiently,' said reafllj /...~ _ !
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Rick Temporals
Regional Operations Branch
(416)585-7235
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GANARASKA REGION
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1:1U~ICIPAl1rY OF CLARINGTOlII
MAYOR'S OFFICE
Ms. Diane Hamre, Mayor
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, ON
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AGENDA
Dear Ms. Hamre:
It is with regret that I inform you and members of council that I will be resigning as
the Town of Port Hope's representative on the Ganaraska Region Conservation
Authority board effective March 31, 1997 due to personal reasons. At this time I
wish to express my sincere gratitude for the support your council has shown me as
Chair of the Authority during the past 15 years.
I would also like to thank council for the support they have given the Ganaraska
Region Conservation Authority in the past and hope that this continues into the
future.
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COUNCIL INFORMATION 1-12
ONTARIANS NOW HAVE MORE TO SAVE.
SPEND. OR INVEST JIIH 6 3 11 PH '97
January 1,1997 marks the second stage of our government's tax cut for every
hardworking Ontario taxpayer, a move that will nu:ther encourage private sector job
creation. It also marks the flIst phase of our cut to the job-killing EHpT CEHT).
PersonaJ Income Tax Rate Cut
o On .January 1, the second stage of the personal income tax rate cut
announced in the 1996 Budget came into effect. Fully hatf of the promised
30 per cent personal income tax rate cut has been delivered, as promised. This will
mark the second lime in six months that Ontario taxpayers will see an inLTeaSe in
their take-home pay.
Since the first phase of the tax cut in July of 1996, 67% of the jobs
created in Canada have been created in Ontario.
o When we have fully implemented the tax cut in three years:
. 91 % of all taxpayers will see a 30% reduction in their provincial tax rates
. All taxpayers with ineomes of $60,000 or less will see their Ontario tax mtes
fail by 30% or more
. 64% of the benefits from this tax cut will be concentrated on middle-income
Ontarians earning between $25,000 and $75,000 a year
o the top marginal rate in Ontario will be reduced to 49.6 cent~ for every dollar
earned, the third lowest in Canada
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Payroll taxes.kill jobs. The government is committed to making the first $400.000 of
payroll for private Se<.tor employers exempt from the EAT. This tax cut will be
pha,ed in over three years:
-$200,000 exemption effective January 1,1997 , DIST~TION..
- $300.000 exemption effectiveJanuary 1, 1998 .
- $400,000 exemption effective January I, 1999 CLERK. __ _
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highest on-going marginal EHT rates when hiring new employees. 'This '~d
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taxpayers to save or spend more of their hard-earned money, e coura ing
entrepreneurs to invest, and attracting those with specialized sil ~- 0
Ontario. _
If you have questions regardin 9 the above or reqUir~-f'~~k~~._f k.. .."...~~.i
information, P1eas~ fax us at (416)504-8760
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY
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December 20, 1996
File: D-3000
Mayor Dian Hamre
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance street
Bowrnanville, Ontario
L1C 3A6
Re: Amendments to the Development Charqes Act. 1996
Reference is made to our letter of December 12, 1996 in connection
with the above.
The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Whitby at a meeting
held on December 19, 1996 passed the following resolution:
1. That the Council repeal the resolution passed at its December
9, 1996 meeting dealing with the amendments to the Development
Charges Act, 1996;
2. That, effective immediately, staff continue to process
applications for residential and non-residential development
provided that at the time charges are payable the applicant
enter into an agreement satisfactory to the Town of Whitby to
pay development levies based on the full cost provision of
facilities required according to the levels of service allowed
under the Town of Whitby's Development Charges By-law No.
3068-91, as amended, and the Development Charges Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. 0.9, as amended, by S.O. 1994, c. 23 and S.O. 1996,
c. 4, unless the Province of Ontario passes appropriate
legislation to provide for the same;
3. That all development applications which receive approval
contain an agreement whereby the Town will not be required to
refund levy credits which have been paid under the Town's
Development Charges By-law and the Development Charges Act and
~hich may be subject to a refund under proposed amendments to
the Development Charges Act; and,
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That the Town Administrator continue to review changes to the
Development charges Act proposed by the Province and report
back to the council not later than January 31, 1997 at which
time the Council will determine future action regarding growth
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THE CORPORATION. OF THE TOWN. OF WHITBY
In the Regional Municipality of Durham
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1.1UN!C1PALlTY OF CLARfNGTON
MAYOR'S OFFICE
December 12, 1996
File: D-3000
Mayor Dian Hamre
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance street
Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6
Re: Amendments to the Development Charqes Act. 1996
The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Whitby at a meeting
held on December 9, 1996 passed the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the legislation introduced by the provincial
government in connection with development charges will
negatively impact the Town of Whitby's ability to fund
residential growth related projects by a minimum of
$600,000.00 per year;
AND WHEREAS, the Council views the reduction of
development charges as a serious retrenchment of
municipal flexibility to finance needed growth related
services;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved as follows:
1. That, pending satisfactory resolution of the
development charge issue, the Council suspend any
and all consideration or processing of any green
field residential development not within a Council
approved plan of subdivision as of December 9,
1996; and,
2. That the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, Local M.P.P.'s, all
G.T.A. Municipalities, the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, the Regional
Municipality of Durham, the Durham Board of
Education, the Durham Region Roman Catholic
Separate School Board, the Urban Development
Institute (Toronto Chapter), the Toronto Home
Builders Association and the Oshawa Durham Home
Builders Association be advised accordingly.
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possible with the assistance and co-operation of all stakeholders.
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100 John West Way
Box No.1 000
Aurora, Ontario
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Tel (905) 727-1375
COUNCIL INFORMATION
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December 9, 1996
Ms. Patti Barrie, Clerk
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
L 1 C 3A6
Dear Ms. Barrie:
Re: Chief Administrative Officer re: Amendments to the Develooment Charaes Act:
Imoact of Prooosed New Legislation on the Town of Aurora's Develooment Charaes:
and Corresoondence reaarding the Prooosed New Develooment Charaes Legislation
from the Town of Richmond Hill. Reaional Municioalitv of York Finance and
Administration Committee. Corooration of the Town of Oakville and the Corooration
of the City of Vaughan
Please be advised that this matter was referred to Council for consideration at its
meeting held on December 3, 1996.
In this regard, Council adopted the following resolution:
#690.
Moved by Councillor Healy
Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
WHEREAS the Provincial Government introduced new Legislation for First
Reading on November 25, 1996 which proposes Amendments to the
Development Charges Act;
AND WHEREAS the proposed Amendments fundamentally and
philosophically transfer the burden of paying for a significant percentage
of new growth to existing tax payers;
AND WHEREAS the financial impact of this transfer will result in a
property tax increase of at least 14% in the Town of Aurora;
AND WHEREAS the removal of the "New growth must pay for itself"
principle will significantly undermine the Town of Aurora's ability to build
on a strong fiscal management track record of 6 years with a 0%
increase in the mill rate and no external debt;
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in view of the introduction of
"Development Charges Act 1996" the processing of all development
applications dealing with Residential Official Plan Amendments, draft
plans of subdivision, zoning amendments, land divisions and site plans be
deferred until the implications of financing, credits, front end agreements,
average service levels and transition on the provision of municipal
services and facilities from proposed changes are determined and clarified
to the satisfaction of the Town of Aurora;
AND FURTHER that after December 18, 1996 all subsequent residential
related Public Planning Meetings be cancelled until further notice;
AND FURTHER that the Region of York be requested to defer its Public
Meeting on January 8, 1997 to consider Regional Official Plan
Amendment # 3, the Regional Official Plan Amendment that would
provide for conformity between the Regional Official Plan and Official
Plan Amendment #17 until the above noted implications are clarified to
the satisfaction of the Town of Aurora;
AND FURTHER that the recently approved request for proposal for the
Terms of Reference for the Bayview East Urban Expansion Area
Secondary Plans and Servicing Study be held in abeyance until the above
noted implications are determined to the Town's satisfaction.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED.
YEAS: 7
NAY: 2
VOTING YEA:
Councillors Griffith, Healy, McKenzie, Morris, Ochalski, Sorley and
Wallace.
VOTING NAY:
Mayor Jones and Councillor Weller.
for your information and any attention deemed necessary.
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Director of Corporate Services
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
MINUTES
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTOtilEC 18 3 57 PH '96
LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 19, 1996
Members Present:
Janie Dodds
Eleanor Magder
Nancy Miller
Diana Grandfield
Paul Halminen
Victor Suppan
Mavis Carlton
Tom Barrie
Lynn Lovekin
Jim Vinson
Simone Georges
Councillor Ann Dreslinski
Planning Staff:
Isabel Little
Regrets:
Bill Paterson, Linda Kiff, Peter Thorne,
Adoption of Minutes
96-43
Moved by Simone Georges and seconded by Jim Vinson that the minutes of
the October 15th meeting be accepted.
"CARRIED"
Business Arisina
Plaque Presentation
Isabel reported the date for the presentation of Heritage plaques has been changed from
December 9, 1996 to January 27, 1997, so that it can be televised.
SI. Georqes Church
Isabel wrote a letter to Lynn to be forwarded to the Church reporting that the tree in front
on Mill Street should be left standing for the time being. The Region has agreed that an
arborist report be prepared. A root barrier may address the problem of roots affecting
the designated Church wall. They are looking into this problem and will report back to
the Municipality upon receipt of the arborist report. In turn the Church will be advised,
House Tour
Janie thanked Eleanor for hosting meeting with home owners on Sunday, November 3rd.
Janie reported that ads are appearing in the papers and she is receiving many phone
calls. Two people from LACAC are being assigned to each home. The list is as follows:
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Tom and Linda - The Kays home - 172 Liberty Street North
Eleanor and Simone - Strike Home - 8 Beech Street
Museum - their staff
Diana and Nancy - Trinity United Church
Mavis and Victor - Knox home - 182 Church Street
Isabel and Jim - Parker home - 3 Ontario Street
Bill - St. John's Anglican Church
Lynn and Janie - Roche home - 76 Queen Street
Sandwiches are to be made by Womens Institute and delivered the night before to home
owners along with treats for each home, gifts for homeowners and plastic bags etc.
Treasurer's Report
Eleanor gave the treasurer's report and expenses were received for payment.
There was a discussion regarding our current financial deficit. It was reported that we
have a very small budget compared with other LACAC's considering the size of the
Municipality.
There was further discussion regarding the number of homes we could hope to
designate in a given year. Designation without plaques, which results in the most cost,
was discussed but not felt to be appropriate. It was suggested we make a list of priority
properties out of the requests received and only designate a limited number per year.
96.44
Moved by Simone Georges and seconded by Tom Barrie that our budget
request to the Municipality remain the same for 1997 at $3010.00 -
$2700.00 for plaques and $310 for miscellaneous, and that members ,w
longer charge for mileage in fulfilliug their mandate.
"CARRIED"
It was suggested by Mavis Carlton that plaques be presented once a year only.
Motion to adjourn by Linda Kiff at 9:30 p.m.
NEXT MEETING
Newcastle Community Hall
January 21,1997
7:30 p.m.
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TOWN OF NEWMARKET
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December 20, 1996
Patti Barrie
Clerk
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
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Dear Ms. Barrie:
Re: Municipal Restructuring in the
Greater Toronto Area
At its meeting on December 16,1996, the Council of the Town of Newmarket
reviewed the issue of municipal restructuring in the Greater Toronto Area, and an
initiative of the Region of York to review the boundaries of local municipalities.
At that time, Council enacted a resolution that it should be the responsibility of
the local municipalities to determine how the restructuring of any area municipal
boundaries and responsibilities would improve the provision of services within
the framework and goals established by the Province.
I am enclosing a copy of this resolution for your information.
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Director of Corporate Services!
Town Clerk
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Moved by:
Councillor D. Burton
Seconded by:
Councillor P. MacDonald
RESOLUTION R25-96
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has encouraged local municipalities to
investigate the benefits of restructuring towards the goal of the more
efficient provision of services;
AND WHEREAS the determination of the benefits of restructuring should
be conducted by the local municipalities in order to ensure that needs and
aspirations of the communities are represented;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Newmarket has invited the Councils of the,
local municipalities surrounding the Town to a meeting to discuss the
initiatives of the Province in local government restructuring;
AND WHEREAS the Region of York has initiated a process to review the
structure of local governments within the Region:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Region of York be advised that
the Town of Newmarket believes that it is the role of the local
municipalities to determine how any restructuring of their boundaries and
responsibilities would provide a more effective provision of their services
within their jurisdictions within the framework and goals established by the
Province;
AND THAT the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Mr. Frank Klees, MPP, The
Regions of York, Durham, Halton and Peel, and the local municipalities
within the Regions be so advised.
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MAYOR'S O"i1CE
December 5,1996
Mayor Diane Hamre
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
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Dear Ms. Hamre:
The Council of the City of Vaughan at its Special Council meeting of December 2, 1996 passed the attached
resolution regarding DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES - CITY OF VAUGHAN, under Minute No. 548 which is
provided for your information and any action deemed necessary.
Please note that this matter will be further considered by Council pending receipt of a staff report outlining the
anticipated financial impact of this legislation on taxpayers and the City's ability to support its future growth.
You~ very truly,
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EXTRACT FROM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 2 1996
548. DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES
CITY OF VAUGHAN
MOVED by Regional Councillor Di Biase
seconded by Councillor Green
THAT the following recommendation arising from the Committee of the Whole, Closed Session
meeting of December 2, 1996, be APPROVED:
CARRIED
Recommendation
That staff be directed to prepare a report outlining the financial impact upon all
taxpayers in the City of Vaughan and the City's ability to provide municipal services
ana facilities required to suppon iuture growth of the Ciiy as a result of the proposed
Development Charges legislation;
That all deveiopment applications dealing with residential and non-residential official
plan amendments, draft plans of subdivision, zoning amendments, land divisions,
minor variances and site plans be deferred until Council has had an opportunity to
consider the staff report and provide further direction;
And That staff report to Council at the Council Meeting on December 9, 1996 as to
the items on the December 2, 1996 Committee of the Whole Agenda(s) to be
deferred pursuant to this direction;
And That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Premier Harris, the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, and all the Mayors of the municipalities in the GTA.
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Mayor Diane Hamre
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance St.
Bowmanville ON L 1 C 3A6
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Dear Mayor Hamre:
Municipalities are facing challenging financial times and difficult decisions. We, in the
soft drink industry, understand that responsible partnerships require committed
partners. As a committed partner to multi-material recycling, we wish to announce two
initiatives today that will assist your municipality's Blue Box program.
Aluminum soft drink cans commitment
Ontario's major soft drink companies have committed to continue using high value
recyclable aluminum cans for the next three years. This is a renewal of the industry's
pledge to support recycling programs as long as soft drink containers are collected in
the Blue Box. The original three year commitment was for 1994, 1995 and 1996.
PET soft drink container markets commitment
We are also pleased to inform you that effective immediately, our industry has
negotiated special arrangements with major PET buying markets in North America to
ensure that your municipality has a guaranteed market for the PET collected in your
Blue Box program. With this arrangement, there is no need to stockpile, restrict the
collection of, or dispose of any Blue Box PET collected anywhere in Ontario. With
many municipalities saving money for every tonne of waste that they divert from their
landfill, we are pleased to be able to participate with you in this necessary activity.
In the event that your municipality cannot sell its recovered PET through normal
channels, we would be pleased to assist you in arranging a market. You can now call
Beverage Recycling in Canada (BRinC), where President Mark McKenney (416-594-
3456) will assist you in having your market-specification, baled PET picked up at
market prices. This will ensure that the PET materials are properly diverted for
recycling.
Our industry is actively working with resin, end-market and other expert~t~rou.gh9ut-::,--: d." .'
North America and around the globe to resolve market issues for these' valuab1,(:{i':(.. "
materials. We hope to announce additional PET markets initiatives SO~I1".:;;1I1d...,6iJbJ.,,-._..-
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P.O. Box 32. RO\ol Bonk Plno, Toronto. Ontario M51 218
TEL (416) 369-3059 . FAX (416) 865-0887
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Part of the soft drink industry's continuing commitment to the Blue Box
Since 1986 the Canadian soft drink industry has financially supported curbside multi-
material recycling in Ontario. Over the past 10 years our industry has directly
contributed more than $30 million through its participation in OMMRI. We continue to
be committed to working with all levels of government through our ongoing participation
in Corporations Supporting Recycling (CSR).
Our contributions in the past have been through more than just direct capital, operating
or project funding. Our soft drink containers -- which ensure our consumers are getting
safe products - also provides municipal programs with significant revenues from the
sale of the collected recyclable materials. These revenues more than' 'cover the
COllection/processing cost of recycling our soft drink containers.
In fact, from 1994 to 1996 municipalities received $50 million in revenue from the sale
of recovered aluminum and PET soft drink containers to the secondary materials
market. When you consider that in total $174 million was generated from the sale of all
Blue Box materials, our containers provided municipalities with about 28 per cent of
their total Blue Box revenues in that period.
Soft drink cans account for over 90 per cent of all aluminum recovered. With fibre
prices and other commodity prices dropping in 1996, soft drink cans are now even
more significant to Ontario's recycling effort. Soft drink cans now generate about
40 per cent of the revenues for all Ontario Blue Box programs. Today's commitment
to continue using aluminum helps to provide a bridge to sustainable Blue Box funding
for all packaging and products collected.
Working with our municipal partners to build Ontario's Blue Box
In the weeks to come, CSDA or ElRinC representatives will be contacting your
municipality to make arrangements for speaking to Councilor the appropriate
Committee on details behind these and other initiatives. The soft drink industry
remains committed to the Blue Box system. We are also committed to our partnership
with municipalities, We are proud of the achievements that we have made together
with you since 1986, and look forward to future accomplishments in program
perionnance, efficiency and sustainable funding.
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CSDA-ON aluminum commitment press release (December 17,1996)
Toronto Star article on aluminum announcement (December 17,1996)
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VALUABLE ALUMINUM CANS TO STAY.
SOFT DRINK MAKERS PLEDGE TO RECYCLERS
Toronto, December 17 -- To support Blue Box recycling, Ontario's major soft
drink makers have committed to continue using high-value recyclable aluminum
cans for the next three years, Canadian Soft Drink Association Vice President
Stuart Hartley announced today.
"Recyclers can continue to rely on a large flow of valuable aluminum soft drink
cans into Blue Boxes, and they can continue to rely on the rich flow of revenues
that these aluminum soft drink cans provide to municipal recycling programs,"
Mr. Hartley said.
The soft drink makers pledging to support recyclers by using aluminum cans as
long as their containers are collected in the Blue Box are: Coca-Cola Beverages
Ltd. and Pepsi-Cola Canada Beverages Ltd.
"Aluminum is gold to the Blue Box," said John Lackie, Manager of Solid Waste
for the City of Barrie. "This is an important announcement because it will
safeguard the continued affordability of our recycling program. Aluminum cans
represent more than 40% of the revenues of the Barrie recycling program," Mr.
Lackie said.
"Today's announcement is good news because historically aluminum cans have
been by far the most valuable material, per tonne, in the Blue Box," said John
Hanson, Executive Director of the Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO).
Hign recycling revenues from aluminum means that recyclers make a clear profit
collecting all soft drink containers in the Blue Box. In Metro Toronto for example,
estimated revenues this year from soft drink's aluminum and PET recyclable
containers exceed their collection and handling costs by more than $300,000,
according to the respected recycling firm Resource Integration Systems.
Metro Toronto will collect an estimate 1 ,409lonnes of aluminum cans this year-
more than 94% from soft drink. While that tonnage is less than 2% of all
materials recycled through Metro's Blue Boxes, it provides 26% of Metro's total
rec,'c1ing revenues ($2.3 million out of $8.7 million).
Province-wide, aluminum is providing an estimated 40% of total recycling
revenues this year ($14.8 million out of $37 million).
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P.O. Box 32, Royal Bank Plaza, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2J8
TEL (416) 369-3059 . FAX (416) 865-0887
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Since 1990, the yearly average market price for aluminum has varied from a low
of $758 per tonne (1993) to a high of $2,045 (1995). This year the average
market price has been $1,600 per tonne. The average market price for
aluminum this decade is $1,282 per tonne.
The high prices commanded by recycled aluminum contrasts with other Blue Box
materials such as used newsprint which has ranged in price from $5 per tonne
(1990) to $159 (1995), averaging $50 per tonne this decade.
"We recognize that aluminum plays a key role in paying for the Blue Box," said
Mr. Hartley. Since 1994, revenues from recycled aluminum - more than 90% of
it from soft drink containers - have totalled about $7 million in Metro Toronto and
$50 million province-wide..
Ontario consumers prefer to buy their soft drinks in cans. Nearly 90% of all soft
drink containers purchased in Ontario are recyclable aluminum cans - and that
proportion is steady. We fully expect these levels of aluminum can purchases to
continue," Mr. Hartley said.
"For cities like London, this commitment to aluminum is important because it builds
stability into the recycling marketplace. A stable supply of high-value aluminum in
the Blue Box allows us to continue to get the best deal for our taxpayers," said Jay
Stanford, Manager of Solid Waste for the City of London.
"Aluminum soft drink containers carry the can for recycling in Ontario," Mr. Hartley
said.
The soft drink industry is working with the RCO, other packaging suppliers and
municipalities to insure long-term stability for Blue Box programs.
The aluminum cans used by Ontario soft drink makers are produced by Crown Cork
& Seal in Concord and. Vaughn, supporting 300 jobs, and by Ball Packaging in
Wllitby, supporting 185 jobs.
For further information:
Stuart Hartley
(416) 369-3059
Aluminum cans stay,
pop industry pledges
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ENVIRONMENT REPORTER
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Ontario's soft drink indus-
try will tell municipalities
across the province today it is
pledging to stick with alumi-
num canS for another three
years rather than switch to
slightly cheaper steel prod-
ucts.
The industry hopes to reas-
sure municipal politicians
that they can rely on at least
one item in the Blue Box to
bring in big dollars on the
volatile commodity markets
for recyclable items.
"Ontario's major soft drink
companies have committed to
continue using high.value re-
cyclable cans for the next
three yearsi' Stuart Hartley,
Ontario vice-president of the
Canadian Soft Drink Associa-
tion writes in a letter to mu-
nicipalities.
A previous three-year alu,
minumpledge expires at the
end oflhisyear.
"This Isvety significant to
municipalities that are wo~
ried about recycling budgets.
Aluminum is important to
them:' Said John Hanson, ex-
ecutivedirector of the Recy-
cling Council of Ontario.
Metro will collect 1,400
tonnes of aluminum cans this
year, accounting for $2.3 mil-
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lion of the $8.7 million in Blue
Box revenue for 1996, accord-
ing to the soft drink associa-
tion's estimates.
. Metro should m~lIPIl.lfjt
of. about $500,000 onajumi.'
num this year, the workS de'
partment estimates.
Declining prices for most
other Blue Box items means
Metro will spend $5.5 million
this year on the program,
which will divert 88,000
tonnes of. recyclables) ilwaf
from landfill sites, the depl\rlt
ment says.?
But sending the .*'le:
amount of material to Jlin4,',
fills' would cost Metro '$6,8
million; - according: \?'t:I1~
works department... '....'.\T.:
Plastics have becoI)1ePI'llC- .
ticaliy worthless and solllelo-
cal politicians in Metro are
pressing to eliminate plastic
pop bottles\fromBlu,?B?,,=
Programs,because they'-:Q~
far more to pick up ancl recy'
clethan they can besoldfor.
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tonne. It~ose frOI)l~li.!q9B!'''
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Plastic reachecl a high Qf$&61 .
per tonne in the fall of 1995'
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Ministry of
Municipal Affairs
and Housing
Office of the Minister
777 Bay Street
Toronto ON M5G 2E5
(416) 585-7000
Ministere des
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Bureau du ministre
777 rue Bay
Toronto ON M5G 2E5
(416) 585.7000
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Mayor Diane Hamre
The Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance St.
Bowmanville,ON
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MUNICIPALITY Of CLARINGTOO
MAYOR'S OffICE
AGENDA
Dear Mayor Hamre:
I am writing to inform you and yom Council of your municipality's 1997Municipal Support Orl\l1t
entitlement under the Municipal Support Program. " ' ' ,
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As you will recall, in the Fiscal and Economic.8tatement of November 29, 1995, the Finance
Minister announced a two-year funding commitmentto the Program. For 1997, the Program ,
allocation will be $736 million, of which $666 D:Jillionwjll be delivered through the Municipal ,
Support Grant. Last year, the Program was funded at $998 million of which $896 million wasp,aid '
as the Municipal Support Grant.
Your municipality's 1997 Municipal Support Grant entitlement will be $1,199,478. This amount
will be paid in seven equal monthly instalmentsbeginning the last week of June, 1997 and llndingin
December, 1997. " ,
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This year's grant distribution honours thecommitinent we made last year to add backthe one-time
amounts deducted in 1996 for thesocial. contract and tnmsportation~ition fund. Accordingly"
for 1997 each municipality will receive a creditfqrits social contract deferral and transpOrtl\ticin' ,
transition fund contribution. The credits will be Used to offset the across-the-board reductioritothe ,"
1997 grant.
For 1997 we are again capping the grant reduction. No municipality will have a grant reduction that'
exceeds 9.5% of the municipal levy. We have also considered the potential tax impact of the
reduction on individual households. According1y, non~separated municipalities in counties and,all
municipalities in the North will also qualify for additional support that will limit the potential tax
increases to $75 per honsehold.
My colleague, the Honourable Chris Hodgson,Minisier of North em Development and Mines, will' ,
be writing northern municipalities very shortly to inform them on how the government bas
recogni7M northern circumstances.
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The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will continue to have a financial integrity fund of
$ I 0 million available for municipalities that are in dire financial circumstances and in danger of
defaulting on their financial obligations. The fund will also be available to assist municipalities in
serious financial trouble that are attempting to amalgamate with their neighbours.
The transition fund that was established last year for transportation purposes to meet existing and
deferred program commitments and projects of provincial interest will have $60 million in 1997.
The Minister of Transportation will advise those municipalities that qualify for assistance under this
fund.
In the event that your municipality amalgamates with other municipalities effective January 1, 1997,
the 1997 entitlement of the new amalgamated municipality will consist of the sum of the
entitlements of the former municipalities.
To assist your municipality in understanding how the grant was calculated we are enclosing a
program allocation chart and a worksheet detailing the calculation of your municipality's entitlement.
If you require a further explanation, please contact Municipal Finance Branch at (416) 585-63 I O.
In closing, let me acknowlegge that municipalities, like the provincial government, have had to make
some toughfunding'deeisions recently. In last year's budgei,we tookthenecessary ilctions,
including the redtibtiott ofinihSferpaYments to our majorp!trtri6rs,tohelp cut anenomioils
provincial deficit.' ' "
As my colIeague,Finance Minister Ernie Eves, said in his econOlnicupdate last month, these tough
measures are workiD.g; The economic and fiscal plan this govermiierit has put in place is on track,
and we should have abalaricedbudget by fiscal year 2000-2001.
Municipalities, more than ever, need to restructure themselves to reduce costs and rationalize
services. We are committed to helping you do this. We are changing legislation to give you more
flexibility and control over services you deliver and we are eliminating red tape and duplication that
costs you time and money.
Sincerely,
The work is not over. Wide-ranging refonns to the organization, management, and financing of
local services are proposed by the Who Does What panel. ,These reforms are directed at increasing
accountability, eliminating overlap and dup~cation, ~proving quali:r.of~e~.~s, ~d ~nh~_~cing '_..
value for taxpayers' money. We value the mput receiVed from mumclpalltie inI:lItii;MOON
will be making decisions shortly based on recommendations from the panel. CURl< _ _ '
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1996/97 1997/98 Change
($M) ($M) ($M)
Municipal Support Grant Entitlement $896.1 $665.8 ($230.3)
Financial Integrity Fund $1.0 $10.0 $9.0
Transportation Transition Fund $100.0 $60.0 ($40.0)
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101 Consumers Drive
Whitby, Ontario L 1 N 1 C4
~,tU\;liCI?ALlTY Of CLAHlNGTON
MAYOR'S OffiCE
Tel. 19051 668-9341
If long distance:
'-800-265-6164 Itoll freel
Her Worship, Mayor Diane Hamre
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, ON
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Dear Madam Mayor:
I want to take this opportunity to inform you of several organization changes that were
announced at Consumers Gas earlier this week.
The changes in the design of our organization will assist us in meeting customer needs
in our regulated activities while responding to the imperatives of change. In particular,
they help us achieve a number of objectives including:
. Enhance our ability to respond to evolving customer needs by strengthening our
customer focus
. Enhance our flexibility to respond quickly to changes in our business environment
including competition and deregulation
. Strengthen our ability to respond to growth opportunities by entering new lines of
business or expanding existing businesses
. Speed up decision making and improve customer service by providing in'~'ai5TR~TIOI
authority for decisions involving customers to the people who work direbtl.'t"f.i>>ltb.LU
. ::::", .bnRy to '''l";re, d~~op aod rem;" the oompete",;" 4~
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We will be reorganizing the Operating side of our business in order to create four
distinct new business units.
These are:
. Distribution Operations - This business unit is the foundation of our core gas
distribution business. Its mandate is to provide all customers with efficient, safe
and reliable natural gas delivery. It will ensure that we have consistent
comprehensive gas distribution and gas utilization policies across all business
units.
. Retail Services - This business unit will be focused on serving the needs of
residential and small commercial customers. It will provide a broad range of
energy related products and services for these customers to choose from, beyond
natural gas distribution.
. Energy Services - This business unit will be focused on meeting the needs of our
large volume industrial, commercial and apartment customers. It will include the
development of products and services for these market segments, key account
management and Gas Supply.
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. Customer Support Centre - This business unit will provide high quality, cost
competitive customer-related services required by the other business units and
our end use customers.
Corporate groups include: Business Support Group, Administration, Human Resources
and Corporate Affairs.
Responsibility for our Distribution operations and customer accountability in Durham
Region will now rest with Lloyd Chiotti, Regional General Manager of our Central
Region (ie. GTA).
Please refer to the attached organizational chart for further detail.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or any other of the
Senior Managers at Consumers Gas.
G.L. Sevick, P. Eng.
Regional Manager
Central Region
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(416) 585-7000
COUNfilLjINFORMATIO~
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777 nlA Bay
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(416) 585-7000
December 9, 1996
Mayor Hazel McCallion
City of Mississauga
300 City Centre Drive, 3rd Floor
HissisBauqa, Ontario
LSB 3CI
Dear Hayor McCallion:
This letter is a follow-up to the meeting of GTA Mayors
and Regional Chairs that you hosted last Friday on the
new Development Charges Act.
I am in receipt of,the resolutions that were. passed at
the meeting and believe that they can form the basis
for an additional set of discussions on the
legislation. .
As Mr. Hardeman indicated it is not my intention to
withdraw the. Development Charges Act. As I have said
to you, and others, I am more than willing to listen to
sound argwments on the legislation and ways that it can
be improved.
Your proposal for a forum to discu~s the legislation is
one that I support: 1 would propose that the forum be
established quickly and that their first meeting be
held within the next two weeks. I would hope that
discussions would be concluded by January 3l, 1997. (1
have attached a draft timeline for discussions).
These discussions to be based on the following pre-
conditions:
. All municipal development freezes within' the GTA
must be repealed. The prOVince will not discuss
changes to the legislation if any municipality
maintains a development freeze; and
. The Development Charges Act that I introduced on
,November 25, 1996 will serve as the basis for
discussions. The government has already spent
over a year on consultation. If there are areas
of concern, or areas where the legiSlation can;be
improved, I am willing to consider changes.
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The province will be represented by my Parliamentary
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GTA Mayors
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Meeting Schedule:
First Meeting
Second Meeting
Third Meeting
Mid-December
- Review
Legislation
- Identify
Issues/Concerns
Early January
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Canadian Radio-television and
Telecommunications Commission
COUNCIL INFORMATION
Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des
telecommunications canadiennes
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DECISION
Ottawa, 4 December 1996
Decision CRTC 96-773
Crossroads Television Network
Hamilton, Burlington and Toronto,
Ontario - 951573500
Proposed Over-the Air Television Station
Devoted to Religious Programming - Denied
Following a Public Hearing in the
National Capital Region beginning on
8 July 1996, the Commission denies the
application by Crossroads Television
Network (Crossroads) for a broadcasting
licence to carryon an English-language
television programming undertaking at
Hamilton, operating on channel 36 with
an effective radiated power of 486,000
watts, to broadcast religious
programming from local studios and
other Canadian sources as well as
programming originating from foreign
sources.
In a related decision issued today, (Decision
CRTC 96-774), the Commission has also
denied an application by Trinity Television,
Inc. (Trinity), for a licence to carryon a
new religious over-the-air television
programming undertaking at Toronto.
Today's decisions are accompanied by
Public Notice CRTC 1996-152 in which the
Commission reiterates its expectations
regarding the provision of balance in
religious programming, and provides further
guidance for future applicants proposing to
offer such services.
Canada
DECISION
DEI: 9 2 04 PH '96
Ottawa, Ie 4 decembre 1996
Decision CRTC 96-773
Crossroads Television Network
Hamilton, Burlington et Toronto (Ontario)
- 951573500
Projet de station de television en direct
consacre il des emissions religieuses -
Refuse
A la suite d'une audience publique tenue
dans la region de la Capitale nationale il
partir du 8 juillet 1996, Ie Conseil refuse
la demande de licence de radiodiffusion
de Crossroads Television Network
(Crossroads) visant I'exploitation a
Hamilton, au canal 36, d'une entreprise
de programmation d'emissions de
television de langue anglaise d'une
puissance apparente rayonnee de
486 000 watts, afin de diffuser des
emissions religieuses en provenance de
studios locaux et d'autres sources
canadiennes, de meme que des emissions
en provenance de sources etrangeres.
Dans une decision connexe publiee
aujourd'hui (la decision CRTC 96-774), Ie
Conseil a egalement refuse une demande
presentee par la Trinity Television, Inc. (la
Trinity) en vue d'obtenir une licence visant
I'exploitation d'une nouvelle entreprise de
programmation d'emissions de television
religieuses en direct a Toronto. Les
decisions d'aujourd'hui sont accompagnees
de I'avis public CRTC 1996-152, dans lequel
Ie Conseil rappelle ses attentes ill'egard de
I'equilibre il maintenir dans la programmation
religieuse et donne des indications
supplementaires aux futures requerantes qui
proposeront d'offrir de tels services.
Balance
The Broadcasting Act (the Act) specifies
that programming offered by the Canadian
broadcasting system should provide a
reasonable opportunity for the public to be
exposed to the expression of differing
views on matters of public concern. The
Commission generally expects that, in order.
to satisfy this requirement, licensees of
over-the-air undertakings devoted to
religious programming should, in particular,
expose their audiences to different points of
view on religion. The Commission generally
takes the view that balance will be
achieved where, within a reasonable period
of time, a reasonably consistent viewer or
listener is exposed to a spectrum of views
on issues of public concern.
The Commission generally also expects an
applicant to make appropriate commitments
related to the provision of balanced
programming and to provide evidence of its
ability to meet its commitments. In Public
Notice CRTC 1995-198, the Commission
stated that applicants for broadcasting
undertakings devoted to religious
programming:
...must also be able to substantiate
their proposals for achieving balance
with concrete and viable plans for their
implementation.
In its original application, Crossroads set
out its commitment to broadcast a
minimum of 23 hours per week of balance
programming, of which 18 hours would be
required by condition of licence.
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Equilibre
La Loi sur fa radiodiffusion (la Loi) porte que
les emissions offertes par Ie systilme
canadien de radiodiffusion doivent, dans la
mesure du possible, offrir au public
I'occasion de prendre connaissance
d'opinions divergentes sur des sujets qui
I'interessent. Le Conseil s'attend
generalement que, pour garantir cet
equilibre, les titulaires d'entreprises de
radiodiffusion en direct consacrees ~ des
emissions religieuses exposent notamment
leurs auditoires ~ des opinions divergentes
sur la religion. II estime qu'en rilgle generale,
I'equilibre est atteint lorsqu'un
telespectateur ou un auditeur
raisonnablement constant est expose ~ un
eventail d'opinions divergentes sur des
questions d'interet general au cours d'une
peri ode raisonnable.
Le Conseil s'attend aussi generalement
qu'une requerante prenne des engagements
satisfaisants relatifs ~ la fourniture
d'emissions assurant I'equilibre et produise
une preuve de sa capacite ~ remplir ses
engagements. Dans I'avis public CRTC
1995-198, Ie Conseil a declare que les
requerantes de licences d'exploitation
d'entreprises de radiodiffusion consacrees ~
des emissions religieuses :
... doivent egalement etre capables
d'etayer leurs propositions en vue
d'atteindre I'equilibre par des plans
concrets et viables pour leur mise en
oeuvre.
Dans sa demande initiale, Crossroads a
precise son engagement ~ diffuser au moins
23 heures par semaine de programmation
assurant I'equilibre, dont 18 heures seraient
exigees par condition de licence.
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At the hearing the applicant confirmed that
the weekly total of 23 hours in its original
application included only 13 hours of
programming which would be provided
during the broadcast day (6:00 a.m. -
midnight), and that the remainder would be
broadcast in the overnight period.
During further discussions at the hearing,
Crossroads altered its original plan as set
out in its written application, by agreeing to
adhere to a condition of licence requiring
the provision of 18 hours per week of
balance programming during the broadcast
day. The applicant's plans for the
production of this balance programming
focused on three proposed programs: "Talk
Back TV", "Summit Meeting" and "Faith
Forum". In addition, Crossroads made a
further commitment to adhere to a
condition of licence requiring that a
minimum of eight hours per week of its
original balance programming be broadcast
during the evening broadcast period (6:00
p.m. to midnight).
In response to questions at the hearing, it
became apparent that Crossroads' proposed
program schedule provided for only 13
hours per week of balance programming
during the broadcast day. With respect to
the five additional hours of balance
programming required to meet its proposed
condition of licence, the applicant admitted
at the hearing that it was not in a position
to indicate where these hours would appear
in the schedule, other than that they would
be scheduled between 6:00 p.m. and
midnight. and possibly on weekends.
The applicant suggested that Vision TV (the
national specialty service providing inter-
faith religious programming) could be
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A I'audience, la requerante a confirme Que Ie
total hebdomadaire de 23 heures propose
dans sa demande initiale ne comprenait que
13 heures d'emissions qui seraient fournies
pendant la journee de radiodiffusion (6 h iI
minuitl et Que Ie reste serait diffuse pendant
la peri ode de nuit.
Lors de discussions subsequentes iI
I'audience, Crossroads a modifie son plan
initial expose dans sa demande ecrite en
acceptant de se conformer iI une condition
de licence exigeant la fourniture de
18 heures par semaine de programmation
assurant I'equilibre diffusee pendant la
journee de radiodiffusion. Les plans de la
requerante relatifs ilia production d'une
programmation assurant I'equilibre etaient
axes sur trois emissions proposees, soit
<< Talk Back TV >>, << Summit Meeting>> et
<< Faith Forum >>. De plus, Crossroads s'est
egalement engagee iI respecter une
condition de licence exigeant Qu'au moins
huit heures par semaine de sa
programmation originale assurant I'equilibre
soient diffusees pendant la peri ode de
radiodiffusion en soiree (18 h iI minuitl.
Lorsque Crossroads a repondu aux questions
qui lui ont ete posees i11'audience, iI est
devenu evident que son projet de
grille-horaire ne prevoyait que 13 heures par
semaine de programmation assurant
I'equilibre diffusee pendant la journee de
radiodiffusion. En ce qui a trait aux cinq
autres heures necessaires pour remplir la
condition de licence proposee, la requerante
a admis i11'audience qu'elle n'etait pas en
mesure de preciser ou ces heures
apparaitraient dans la grille-horaire, si ce
n'est Qu'elles seraient diffusees entre 18 h
et minuit et, peut-Iltre, en fin de semaine.
La requerante a avance que Vision TV (Ie
service specialise national offrant des
emissions religieuses interconfessionnellesl
involved in co-productions with Crossroads
to provide the required programming,
although Crossroads stated that it was
prepared to adhere to its commitments
regardless of the level of participation of
Vision TV. In an exchange of letters placed
on the public file subsequent to the hearing,
Crossroads confirmed that no formal plans
for co-production with Vision TV had, in
fact, been developed. No other firm plans
were proposed.
The Commission notes that Crossroads was
unable to provide a source for the additional
five hours of balance programming which
was not included in its proposed schedule,
and for which it was willing to accept a
condition of licence. The Commission
considers that Crossroads has failed to
substantiate its proposals with concrete
and viable plans for continuing to meet its
commitment to provide 18 hours of balance
programming weekly. The Commission
thus does not consider that Crossroads has
demonstrated its ability to meet its
commitments in respect of balance
programming.
At the hearing, the Commission also
discussed with the applicant efforts made
to secure commitments from other faith
groups for their participation in balance
programming. The applicant stated:
... we have not had the kind of
discussion which asked another faith to
make a commitment, but we have had
general discussions....we did not make
a specific proposal...we are promising
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pourrait participer A des coproductions avec
Crossroads afin d'offrir la programmation
exigee, bien que Crossroads ait declare
qu'elle etait disposee A respecter ses
engagements quel que soit Ie niveau de
participation de Vision TV. Dans un
echange de lettres versees au dossier public
Ala suite de I'audience, Crossroads a
confirme qu'en fait, aucun plan officiel de
coproduction avec Vision TV n'avait ete
elabore. Aucun autre plan ferme n'a ete
propose.
Le Conseil remarque que Crossroads n'a pu
fournir de source pour les cinq autres heures
de program mati on assurant I'equilibre qui ne
figurait pas dans son projet de grille-horaire
et pour laquelle elle etait disposee A
accepter une condition de licence. Le
Conseil estime que Crossroads n'a pas etaye
ses propositions par des plans concrets et
viables visant A respecter I'engagement
qu'elle a pris de fournir 18 heures de
programmation assurant I'equilibre par
semaine. II estime donc que Crossroads n'a
pas demontre qu'elle serait en mesure de
respecter les engagements qu'elle a pris en
ce qui concerne une programmation assurant
I'equilibre.
A I'audience, Ie Conseil a egalement disc ute
avec la requerante des efforts qui ont ete
faits pour obtenir des engagements de la
part de groupes d'autres confessions au
sujet de leur participation A fa
programmation assurant I'equilibre. La
requerante a declare ce qui suit
[TRADUCTION] :
... nous n'avons pas eu Ie type de
discussion ou I'on a demande A une
autre confession de prendre un
engagement, mais nous avons eu des
discussions d'ordre general... nous
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you that we will have those religious
expressions proportionate to their
reality within our society...
As set out in Public Notice CRTC 1996-152
which accompanies this decision, the
Commission considers it essential that
applications proposing to serve large urban
centres include firm commitments for the
participation of other faith groups in the
production and provision of programming.
In this respect, the Commission notes its
statement in Public Notice CRTC 1995-198
that .... it would expect each applicant to
demonstrate that the programming it
proposes will adequately meet the needs of
the community it serves. In some cases, in
particular those communities with diverse
populations. this may mean providing multi-
faith programming..
The Commission considers that, while the
applicant promised to produce certain types
of programs reflecting the views of other
faith groups, it did not substantiate such
proposals. Further, as previously noted in
this decision, while Crossroads indicated
that it had discussions with other faith
groups, it did not seek or obtain specific
commitments from those groups to
participate in its balance programming.
Given the diverse makeup of the population
in the areas proposed to be served by the
applicant, the Commission considers the
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n'avons pas fait de proposition precise...
no us vous promettons que ces groupes
religieux serant representes
proportionnellement ilia place qu'i1s
occupent dans notre societe...
Tel qu'il est mentionne dans I'avis public
CRTC 1996-152 accompagnant la presente
decision, Ie Conseil estime qu'il est essentiel
que les demandes proposant de desservir de
grands centres urbains comprennent des
engagements fermes relatifs ilia
participation de groupes d'autres
confessions ilia production et ilia fourniture
d'emissions.
A cet egard, Ie Conseil fait remarquer la
declaration qu'il a faite dans I'avis public
CRTC 1995-198, selon laquelle<< il
s'attendrait il ce que chaque requerante lui
prouve que les emissions qu'elle propose
d'offrir satisferont adequatement les besoins
de la collectivite qu'elle doit desservir. Dans
certains cas, en particulier s'il s'agit de
localites dont les populations sont diverses,
cela pourrait signifier offrir des emissions
multiconfessionnelles >>.
Le Conseil estime que, bien que la
requerante ait promis de produire certains
types d'emissions qui refllltent les vues de
groupes d'autres confessions, elle n'a pas
etaye de telles propositions. De plus,
comme il a ete mentionne dans la presente
decision, mllme si Crossroads a declare
s'lltre entretenue avec des groupes d'autres
confessions, elle n'a ni demande ni obtenu
d'engagements precis de la part de ces
groupes pour ce qui est de participer a sa
programmation assurant I'equilibre.
Compte tenu de la composition variee de la
population habitant les secteurs vises par la
requerante, Ie Conseil estime que les efforts
applicant's efforts to ensure participation in
its programming by other faith groups to be
inadequate in this case.
With respect to the monitoring of the
provision of balanced programming,
Crossroads set out a plan for a six-member
"Internal Compliance Committee., to be
appointed by the Board of Directors, to
oversee and monitor all program guidelines.
The applicant made a commitment that at
least three members of the Committee
would be recognized community members.
The applicant did not, however, make a
commitment to include representation on
the Committee of any specific faith group.
The Commission considers that the lack of
specific plans for the participation of multi-
faith groups on the Internal Compliance
Committee demonstrates an inadequate
commitment to reflect the concerns of the
diverse religious community in southern
Ontario.
Conclusion
In view of the foregoing, the Commission is
not satisfied that the applicant has provided
the necessary evidence that the proposals
set out in its application would be
implemented and consistently maintained.
In addition, also as discussed above, the
applicant's lack of firm plans for the
representation and reflection of other faiths
is not reassuring to the Commission in
terms of the achievement of the very
important balance requirement of the Act.
For these reasons, the Commission denies
this application.
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de la requerante visant il assurer la
participation de groupes d'autres
confessions il sa programmation ne sont pas
satisfaisants dans Ie cas present.
En ce qui a trait ilia surveillance de la
fourniture d'une programmation assurant
I'equilibre, Crossroads a prevu mettre sur
pied un << comite de la conformite interne >>
forme de six membres nommes par Ie
conseil d'administration afin de surveiller et
de controler toutes les Iignes directrices
relatives ilia programmation. La requerante
a pris un engagement selon lequel au moins
trois membres du comite devraient ~tre des
membres connus de la collectivite. La
requerante n'a toutefois pas pris
d'engagement selon lequel un groupe
confessionnel particulier serait represente au
sein du comite.
Le Conseil estime que I'absence de plans
precis relatifs ilia participation de groupes
multiconfessionnels au comite de la
conformite interne demontre un engagement
insatisfaisant pour ce qui est de refleter les
preoccupations des divers groupes religieux
du sud de l'Ontario.
Conclusion
Compte tenu de ce qui precede, Ie Conseil
n'est pas convaincu que la requerante a
fourni les elements de preuve necessaires
pour etablir que les propositions exposees
dans sa demande seraient mises en oeuvre
et systematiquement maintenues. De plus,
tel qu'il est mentionne ci-dessus, I'absence
d'engagements fermes de la requerante il
I'egard de la representation et du reflet
d'autres confessions ne rassure pas Ie
Conseil quant au respect de I'exigence tres
importante de la Loi en ce qui concerne
I'equilibre. Pour ces raisons, Ie Conseil
refuse la demande.
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The Commission acknowledges the many
interventions submitted both in support of
and in opposition to this application, as well
as the applicant's responses thereto.
Allan J. Darling
Secretary General
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Le Conseil fait etat des nombreuses
interventions favorables et detavorables ilia
demande ainsi que des reponses de la
requerante iI cet egard.
Le Secretaire general
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
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M I NUT E S - N O. 8
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesdav. December 3. 1996 - 5:00 P.M. DEe 9 2 04 PH '96
MEETING LOCATION: 100 WHITING AVENUE, OSHAWA
Present: B. Nicholson, Chairman
R. Anderson, Vice-Chairman
l. Harrell
L. Hannah
J. Gray
J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer
S. L. Hanson, Director - Corporate Services
C.L. Conti, Director - Resource Planning
D. Wright, Manager - Planning
M. Peacock, Manager -Engineering
M. Hrynyk, General Superintendent
Mrs. K.L. Tate, Executive Secretary
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The Chairman called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST - None
ADOPTION OF MINUTES of meeting of Tuesday, November 5, 1996
Res. #98
Moved by R. Anderson
Seconded by L. Hannah
THAT the Executive Committee Minutes 01 November 5, 1996 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
PLANNING & ENGINEERING REPORTS
(1) Staff Report #4113-96
Policy DevelopmentlPlanning and Regulations, Goodman Creek Two-Zone Policy
Res. #99
Moved by 1. Harrell
Seconded by R. Anderson
THAT Stall Report #4113-96 (attached 4S Schedule 3-1 to 3-5 01 Dec. 3/96) be recelved lor
informatWlI and filed.
CARRIED
Res. 1/100
Moved by R. Anderson
Seconded by 1. Gray
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES - DECEMBER 3, 1996 _ PAGE 2
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES' REPORTS
(1)
Slaff Report 1/4112-96
Budget Slatus Report - Period Ending October 31, 1996
THAT the Budget Status Staff Report 1/4112-96 (a/lached as Schedule 4-1 to 4-14 of Dec. 3/96), for
the period ending October 31, 1996, be ~ceived for infonnation.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
(I)
Slaff Report 1/4114-96
ACAO Communications
1/964589
Association of Conservation Autborities of Onlario
re David Crombie'sSlatement _ Otlawa
#964568
Association of Conservation Authorities of Onlario
re Gerry Houston, Chair, ACAO
Res. #101
Moved by L. Hannah
Seconded by R. Anderson
THAT correspondence items #964589 and 1/964568 (attached as Schedule H-1 to H-6 of Dec. 3/96) be
~ceived for infonnation,. and,
THAT CWCA send a leller of thanks to Mr. Gerry Houston on behalf of his years of service to the
ConservaJion Authorities of Ontario.
CARRIED
CHlEF ADADNISTRATIVE OFFICER'S REPORTS
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Staff Report #4108-96 (attached as Schedule 5-1 & 5-2 Of Dec. 3/96)
Cedar Valley C.A. - DurbamFields Subdivision,!8T-86028 _ IBT-86030, Osbawa
Res. 1/102
Moved by I. Harrell _
SecOnded by R. Anderson
THA T CWCA agree to enter into the necessary one-year renewable easements with the City of
Oshawa and/or the Region of Durham to provide emergency vehicle access to Subdivisions 18T-86028 _
18T -86030 until pennanent approved access routes from Simcoe Street have been established.
CARRIED
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Staff Report 1/4109-96
CLOCA : GRCA Slaff Rationalization: S.R. 1/4077-96
Res. 1/103
Moved by J. Gray
Seconded by L. Hannah
THAT Slaff Report #4109-96 (a/lached as Schedule 5-3 of Dec. 3/96) be ~ceived for information.
CARRIED .
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EXECUTIVE COMMIlTEE MINUTES - DECEMBER 3, 1996 _ PAGE 3
(3) Staff Report #4110-96 (attached as Schedule 5-4 & 5-5 of Dec. 3/96)
1997 Meeting Schedule - Board of Directors and Executive Committee
Res. #104
Res. #105
Res. #107
Res. # 108
Moved by R. Anderson
Seconded by 1. Gray
THA T the Executive Committee recommends to the Authority,
THAT Staff Report #4110-96 be received for information; and,
THAT the 1997 Meeting Scheduk for Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings, as
outlined in Staff Report #4]]0-96, be adopted.
CARRIED
Moved by R. Anderson
Seconded by L. Hannah
THAT the meeting convene "In Camera" to discuss a property matter.
CARRIED
Moved by R. Anderson
Seconded by 1. Gray
THAT the meeting reconvene.
CARRIED
Moved by L. Hannah
Seconded by R. Anderson
THAT the actions of the "In Camera" session be adopted.
CARRIED
MUNICIPAL AND OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor R. Anderson made a comment regarding the lack of continuity of signageltilarkings in some locations along
the Waterfront Trai], and wondered about the possibility of perhaps applying for some type of grants to fund the project.
Discussion ensued.
Res. #109
ADJOURNMENT
Res. #1]0
Moved by R. Anderson
SecondOd by 1. Gray
THAT sllJff be directed to investigate the markr of grants that may be aV(li/abte. to the Authority for
which it TIUlJ apply to fund projects such as signage/markings for portions of the Waterfroill Trail, and
report back at a future meeting. " . .
CARRIED
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Moved by R. Anderson
Seconded by L. Hannah
THA T the meeting tufjaum.
CARRIED
Tbe 1Ile<'.t;'>g adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
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MINUTES OF THE BOWMANVILLE MUSEUM BOARD MEETING
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DECEMBER 11TH. 1996 59 PH '97
PRESENT: L. Paradis; G. Ashton,' L. Jagoda; C. Morgan; D.McKenzie,' A. Bark,'
M. Novak
C. Taws; E. Logan
REGRETS: P. Pingle
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:05pm by the Chainnan, L. Paradis.
2.
Motion -
to adopt the agenda with additions to New Business: a) VISitors/Security
B) Development TtU Changes
Moved by C. Morgan
2nd L. Jagoda carried
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Motion -
to approve the November 13th, 1996 Board Meeting Minutes as
presented.
Moved by G. Ashton
2nd C. Morgan carried
96-J;
4. . BUSINESS ARISING:
McLauf!hlin Foundation
Nothing to report. Defer to next Board Meeting.
Heatinl! System
Nothing to report. Defer to next Board Meeting.
. Stonn Wuulows
The secr.etary will check with Fred Horvath into whether the town staff will install the
stonn windows.
Board Attendance Letters
A letter was sent to Beverley Dainard re the Board decision at the previous Board
Meeting. Tracie Hia has fonnally resigned from the Board. Town has staried
proceeding to repklce these two vacancies on the Board.
CorrwuJer
Nothing to report. Defer to next Board Meeting.
Mrs. Harvev Doa Sale
Gladys reported that she went to the sale with IArry and his wife but did not purchase
anything for the Museum coaection .
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Eavestrouf!.mnf!.
The secretary reported that Fred Horvath sent over his men to clean out the Museum
building eavestroughing.
1997 Budf!et Draft
Arnold Bark put before the Board a draft copy of the Museum's 1997 Budget and
Projected Revenue. There is a zero increase in the budget and he noted the difficulty
the Finance Committee had with the Projected Revenue as there are several missing
'factors re Movie Revenue and a decrease in the Provincial Grant. A discussion was
held on cutting stqff. Two new items are included: Membership Appeal - $2,000.00
and Cotporate Sponsorship - $1,000.00, therefore, the Finance Committee will have
to work extra hard to raise these necessary funds.
Mary Novak spoke about the Development Tax Changes at this time. She noted that
builders now have more control over where their tax dollars are being spent and that
they are delegating none to cultural activities, therefore, the town has to come up with
the full amount for museums, the arts, etc.
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to approve the 1997 Budget and Projeded Revenue.
Moved by A. Bark
2nd L. Jagoda
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CORRESPONDENCE:
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to accept the correspondence, listed in Section 2, for inf0171lOlion.
Moved by M. Novak
2nd C. Morgan carried
6.
. PRESENTATION OF NOVEMBER 1996 BHLS:
Motion -
to acknowledge payment of the November 1996 biIIs, listed in Section 3.
Moved by G. Ashton
2nd A. Bark
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FINANCE & PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT
Motion -
to approve the November 1996 Finance Report as presented.
Moved by M. Novak
2nd C. Morgan
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COlLECTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT I
Among the items donated during November were a model of WW1 trenches, which can
be used during the Remembrance Day School Programmes, Silk postcards and several I
photographs.
Motion -
to approve the Collections Committee Report.
Moved by D. McKenzie
2nd G. Ashton
carried
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PROPERTY COMMITTEE REPORT:
Nothing to report this month.
8. . CURATOR'S NOVEMBER 1996 REPORT:
The Curator reported 479 visitors to the Museum during the month of November.
Motion -
to accept the Curator's Report as presented.
Moved by A. Bark
2nd M. Novak
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9. FRIENDS OF MUSEUM REPORT:
Gladys reported that the Friends raised $1,913.00 at their Craft Sale.
The Friends also decorated the Museum and served refreshments at the Open House
on Saturday and Sunday. She thanked Charles for cutting the cedar and Bob Shafer
for the Christmas Tree, which he cut and delivered to the Museum.
, The rocking chair has been recovered and is in the master bedroom. The rose chair
has been repaired and the secretary and games table in the parlour will be repaired
next.
The Friends will not meet again until early. March.
Motian -
to accept the Friends of the Museum Repart for info171lOlion.
Moved by D. McKenzie
2nd C. Morgan carried
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10. NEW BUSINESS:
VrsiJors/Securitv
Arnold Bark noted an example of security problems when he was in the Museum when
Tom was already doing a Museum tour and another group came in looking for a tour
and asked the procedure for what happens in this instance. The Curator explained that
. the first group is generally asked to continue on their own and the next group started
on their tour, then the guide is available for questians from either group. Also, it was
noted that several charaders in town visit the Museum just to sit in the conservatory
and the Curator was asked whether this was an ongoing occurrence. The Curator will
keep an eye on this in the future.
Develooment Tax Clumf!es
Discussed in 1997 Budget.
11.
Motian -
to adjourn at 8:35pm
Moved by L. Paradis
carried
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Picked up poinsettias at AP.
Walking Tour, High School, 32pp.
Howard Anyon in with building engineers.
Friends decorated the Museum.
Reframed Jury "Scotch Cattle" picture.
Prepared for Christmas School Programme.
Student into research historical costumes.
Christmas Programme, St. Joseph's, 34pp.
Christmas Programme, St. Joseph's, 29pp.
Spoke at Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Christmas Open House, 7-9pm, 158pp.
Christmas Open House, 1:30-3:30pm, Allanah Coles and Doug Dewell provided
entertainment. Museum also on LACAC House Tour, 384pp.
Christmas Open House, 1:30-3:30pm, Ed Hoad, guitarist, provided
entertainment. Thanks to Friends and Board Members who helped out. 168pp.
Christmas Programme, St. Joseph's, 27pp.
Christmas Programme, Vincent Massey, 30pp.
Christmas Programme, St. Joseph's, 24pp.
Christmas Programme, Vincent Massey, 26pp.
Christmas Programme, Vincent Massey, 30pp.
Christmas Programme, Vincent Massey, 26pp.
Christmas Programme, Central School, 26pp.
Wedding Photos, 21pp.
Christmas Programme, St. Stephen's, 24pp.
Christmas Programme, Vincent Massey, 30pp.
Christmas Programme, Vincent Massey, 31pp.
Friends took down Christmas decorations.
Visited Central School for Christmas Presentatian" 25pp.
Put decoratWns and toys away. Cleaned up.
On holiday until January 6th.
Wedding Photos, 30pp.
Charles Taws
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Section 5
1995 1996
AdulJs 8 $16.00 Adults 2 $4.00
Family (3) 12 $12.00 Family (1) 4 $4.00
Children 21 $21.00 Children 0 0
Semors 1 $1.00 Seniors 0 0
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ADMISSIONS 42 $50.00 . ADMISSIONS 6 $8.00
DOOR $110.97 DOOR $190.96
DONATIONS DONATIONS
UNPAID 388 UNPAID 827
VISITORS VISITORS
MEMBERSHIP 451 MEMBERSHIP 420
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VISITORS VISITORS
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OUTREACH 20 OUTREACH 26
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Office of the Mayor
FAX LETTER
Thursday, December 5, 1996
Mayor Diane Hamre
Municipality of Cfarington
40 Temperance St
Bowmanville, Ontario
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AGENDA
Dear Mayor Hamre:
Re: DeeD River DisDosal Proiect
The attached press release is being issued tonight. I thought you might like to have an advance
copy,
Yours sincerely,
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Mayor
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The Corporation of the Town of Deep River
News Release
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For Release: 12:01 a.m., Friday, December 6, 1996
Deep River, Ontario - A unique opportunity for Canada to resolve a nagging environmental
problem may be slipping away.
The Town of Deep River is the only municipality to respond positively to the Canadian
government's call for a volunteer community to host a permanent disposal site for historic
low level radioactive wastes. But negotiations between the Town and the government are
not going well, according to the Town, and time is running out.
John Murphy, the Mayor of this community of 4300 in the Upper Ottawa River Valley, gave
notice last night that the Town could withdraw from the siting process at the end of the year
unless "substantial agreement" is reached. "Our residents voted more than a year ago to
accept the waste, subject to the terms of an agreement in principle we negotiated with a
federally-appointed task force" said Mayor Murphy. "The government has had fourteen
months to figure out how to live up to its side of the deal, but so far all they seem to be
doing is searching for ways to avoid their commitments."
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Earlier this year, Natural Resources Minister Anne Mclellan announced that the federal
government would pursue agreement with Deep River to establish the facility, which would
be designed to dispose of large volumes of low-level radioactive wastes now stored in
several Ontario locations, including Port Hope, Hope Township, Clarington, and
Scarborough. The Minister's decision ended a seven-year search for a disposal site, which
cost Canadian taxpayers in excess of $20 million and resulted in Deep River being the on Iy
volunteer community.
In addition to environmental safeguards, the agreement in principle provided for job
guarantees and cash compensation aimed at stabilizing the economy of the Deep River area.
Murphy pointed out that he and his Council have no mandate to continue discussions
beyond the end of the year. "The terms of the CAP are clear," he said "and our citizens
voted on those terms. They say if there is no legal agreement by the end of 1996, our
commitment is over."
But the Mayor isn't pulling the plug yet. "We still intend to work with the government to
reach an agreement if at all possible," he said. "We've been trying to help them solve this
waste problem for almost a decade, and we mean to see it through to the end-but for us
the end is very near."
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The Corporation of the Town of Deep River
BACKGROUNDER
page 1
Following is the full text of the notice of motion given by Mayor John Murphy at a Deep
River Town Council meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 1996. Notices of Motion are put
forward by the mover for the information of members, but are not debated or passed. This
motion is scheduled to be discussed and voted on by Deep River Town Council at its
regular meeting on Wednesday, December 18, 1996
WHEREAS on July 14, 1995, the Town and the Siting Task Force appointed
by the Government of Canada signed a Community Agreement-in-Principle
(CAP) with respect to the establishment of a disposal facility for Low Level
Radioactive Wastes;
AND WHEREAS the citizens of Deep River voted in favour of the
establishment of the facility in a referendum held on September 21,1995,
subject to the terms of the CAP;
AND WHEREAS the CAP provides that if the Government of Canada and the
Town fail to enter into a contract embodying the terms of the CAP before
December 31, 1996, the Town's consent for the facility is rendered null and
void;
AND WHEREAS this Council therefore has no mandate or obligation to
continue participation in the siting process after December 31, 1996 in the
absence of substantial agreement on the terms of the necessary contract;
AND WHEREAS to date such agreement has not been reached;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT at 12:00 midnight on December 30,
1996, unless such substantial agreement between the Town and the
Government of Canada has been reached, the Corporation of the Town of
Deep River will end its participation in the Low Level Radioactive Waste
Siting process, the community's consent for the establishment of a disposal
facility within the Town of Deep River will be withdrawn, and the
Community Agreement in Principle shall be null and void.
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BACKGROUNDER
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Following is an extract from the Deep River Community Agreement in Principle:
Preamble
The Government of Canada has determined that a resolution to the long standing
problems associated with historic low-level radioactive wastes (LLRW) would be
in the best interest of the people of Canada,
A satisfactory resolution must minimize the burden on future generations, protect
human health and the environment. and address social and economic concerns to
the satisfaction of the community that volunteers to host a LLRW disposal facility.
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To this end, the Government of Canada is committed to supporting a disposal
option that does not rely, to the extent reasonably achievable, on long-term
institutional controls as a necessary safety feature, The federal government seeks
a disposal option whereby the future use of natural resources is not prevented by
contamination.
The Deep River Community Agreement-in-Principle (CAP) establishes the
comrriunity-basedconditions under which a new facility for the disposal of low-
level radioactive wastes (LLRW) would be developed, operated, monitored and
closed, given
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(0) community approval of the proposed project in a referendum,
(b) a subsequent decision by the Government of Canada to proceed, and
(c) licensing of the project by regulatory authorities,
The CAP is a statement of conditions which the Council of the Town of Deep
River (Council) and the Siting Task Force (STF) believe to be reasonable with
respect to siting such a facility in Deep River, If the community votes to approve
the proposed project and the federal government decides to proceed, the CAP will
be converted into a contract between the Government of Canada and the
Corporation of the Town of Deep River. Failure to enter into stich a contract
before December 31, 1996 renders any consent null and void
If the community votes to reject the proposed project. or the federal government
decides not to proceed, or the licensing process concludes that the proposed
facility cannot sufficiently protect people and the environment, the CAP would be
null and void
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BACKGROUNDER
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Given community, government and regulatory approval, the Town of Deep River
is well positioned to:
(a) significantly improve the management of LLRW In Ontario and
(b) demonstrate to others, in Canada and elsewhere, that wastes resulting from
beneficial Industrial activities can be managed safely, responsibly and
cooperatively,
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Need for the Project
A disposal facility Is needed to protect people and the environment from LLR W
now stored In southern Ontario. LLRW In the Source Communities of Port Hope,
Claring/on, Hope Township and Scarborough are In temporary storage sites which
cannot provide the long-term protection required by the regulations of the Atomic
Energy Control Board (AECB),
Deep River has its own need for the proposed project. During the 1970 's, LLR W
was relocated to Chalk River Laboratories (CRL) In Deep River from Port Hope,
Gloucester and Mono Mills for temporary storage, While this material does not
pose any immediate health risk, there is an AECB regulatory requirement for
permanent disposal of these wastes, rather than continued temporary storage. In
addition, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) continues to produce and
manage, at Its CRL site, similar LLRW which will require disposal.
More detail on the Community Agreement in Principle is available at the Deep River internet site
-- http://intranet.ca/deepriverldrcap.html. The complete document is available from the Town
of Deep River,
For further information. contact:
L,H. Simons
Clerlc...Treasurcr, Co-ordinator
Corporation of the Town of Deep River
100 Deep River Rd,
P.O. Box 400
Deep River. Ontario
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Fax:
E.mail
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(613) 584-3237
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
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Toronto, ON M4W 1 E6
Tel: (416) 929-7573 . Fax: (4161929-7674
Email: amo@amo.municom.com
For Immediate Attention
Crombie Announces Recommendations on Municipal Governance
and Stage 2 of Municipal Act Reform
ISSUE:
David Crombie, Chair of the Who Does What panel announced recommendations dealing with municipal
restructuring across Ontario. The recommendations address county governments, Northern Ontario.
regions outside the GT A and GT A reform.
The second set of recommendations call for a new permissive Municipal Acffor 1998 that will substantially
increase municipal authority and autonomy.
THE FACTS. Governance:
The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is expected to respond to the Panel's recommendations in
the next few days and he has committed to introducing legislation on municipal restructuring before
Christmas,
The recommendations include:
Northern Ontario
Municipalities bordering unorganized territory would be allowed to annex surrounding areas to reflect "whole
communities and service areas."
In areas with no municipal organization, one-tier 8rea wide governance bodies (a muniCipality) would be
established. These would be similar in size to current di$t~cts but with boundaries based on 'Communities
of interest and service areas."
Incorporated municipalities wolild be included In the larger disbict body for purposes of "area-wide services
such as police. social services, planning and development, etc,"
The Provincial Land Tax would be eliminated.
Counties
The recommendations nole thatlhere is 'Wide support for a strong two-tier county system and widespread
acceptance of the need for county restructu~ng.. The Panel sets out a IIislon for "a stronger two-tier county
system with fewer, stronger lower tier-municipalities capable of funding and delivering services, and a
directly elected county council that Included cities and separated towns in the county federation."
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Municipal Alc.rt;
Municipal Governance and Staj!;e 2 of Municipal Act Reform
The recommendations call lor a "strengthened two tier system except where a one tier structure is a
compelling and locally agreed upon option,"
The number of lower-tier municipalities should be "reduced by amalgamation to create strong local
governments capable 01 delivering services and encompassing interdependent urban and rural
communities.11
Where separated municipalities have a "smaller or similar population base to the surrounding county," they
should be a part 01 the county federation. Where a separated city Is relatively too large for inclusion in the
county structure, "appropriate cost sharing arrangements between the separated city and the county must
be established."
The Panel recommended that the head of county council be directly elected, Other councilors would be
either elected by ward, or by a combination of lower tier heads of council and ward elections (with weighted
voting if necessary) depending on local circumstances.
Regions and Large Urban Centres
The Panel's letter notes that "a mandated provincial process is necessary for any meaningful relorm to
occur in region or for annexations to separated cities,"
The vision set out by the Panel is for "regions and large urban centres that are able to maintain basic
community services in the face of great fiscal pressures; support infrastructure and promote a climate of
investment to create jobs and foster economic. environmental and social sustain ability."
The recommendations call for a determination as to whether a single tier or two tier system (With some lower
tier consolidation) is appropriate indifferent regions dependent upon 'current realities and future needs,"
Regional govemance reviews should include a review of external regional boundaries. Consideration
should be given to changing regional boundaries when warranted by an extended "community of Interest."
Where two-tier system remains, a majority of regional councilors should be directly elected, Including the
chair of the regional council.
Where regional reviews have been held which provided for public consultation. the Province should appoint
an arbitrator or commissioner to make recommendations on govemance reform.
The Greater Toronto Area
The Panel has recommended that the Province Implement a GTA govemance structure ''based on three
fundamental and interrelated imperatives."
creation of a Greater Toronto Service Board (GTSB) eliminating the five upper-tier municipalities;
consolidation of member municipalities Into strong cities; and
consolidations in Metro that create a strong urban core lor the GT A.
The GTSB would represent a geographic area for the planned provision of services for the nexl25 years
Representation by municipalities which would be based on population. The GTSB would have no direct
taxing authority (revenues to be raised by user charges and levies on lower-tier municipalities.)
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Municipal Alert:
Municipal Governance and Stage 2 of MunicipalAcl Rcfonn
The Panel also recommended that the Province "appoint an' Implementation commissioner to act as an
interim chair of the GTSB." The Implementation commissioner would establish the GTSB; develop
proposals for municipal consolidations and report by April '97 for implementation by January 1, 1997; and
determine the GTSB membership based on the population of the newly consolidated cities by April '97.
THE FACTS - Stage 2 of the Municipal Reform Initiative:
In a second letter released today, the Who Does What sub-panel on Municipal Administration
recommended a complete overhaul of the Ontario Municipal Act. New, broader municipal powers would
equate to those of a natural person. That Is, that the municipality can manage the business of local
government without referring to a prescriptive and complex statutory framework of rules and regulations.
These powers shOUld be accompanied by clearly defined areas of responsibility as well as the authority
to pass by-laws and colleot taxes.
The Minister of MuniCipal Affairs and Housing is on record supporting a new streamlines and permissive
Municipal Act. The Government is expeoted to introduce the new municipal legislation in the new year.
AMO ACTIONS:
AMO will continue to advocate for approaches to governance that respect Ontario's diversity. We
have reminded the Government that one sixe dCle$ not fit all and that any legislation must be f1eldble
enough to accommodale varying models that reflect local circumstances and Interests.
AMO will continue to presslhe governmentfor information on the transfer of service responsIbilities
to munielpalities and the finanelal framework in which services will be delivered. This Information
is critical to any discussion of government strueture.
Once the Government responds to the Panel's recommendations on governanee, AMO will analyse .
the implications for municipalities and keep members Informed of all developments leading up to
government consultation in 1997.
Once the new Municipal Act is Introduced Into the LegiSlature, AMO will appear before the slanding
committee.
The panel's letters to the Minister are available on AMO's MUNICOM network. If you do not yet have
access to MUNICOM, you can receive copies by fax by calling 1-800-269-6397 and by requesting story
cods 26930 (governance, English), 26905 (governance, French), 26906 (municipal administration. English),
or 26907 (municipal administration, French)
For additional infonnation:
Deborah Dubenofsky, Director of Policy and Government Relations, at
(416) 929-7573 eX!. 312 or bye-mail at
ddubenofsky@amo.municom,com, or Pat Vanlni, Senior Policy Advisor
at ex!. (316) or bye-mail atpvanini@amo.municom.com.
F or fax transmission problems; Marla Pontes, Administrative Assistant at eX!. 326 or e-mail
mpontes@amo.munfcom.com
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Email: arno@amo.municom.com
For Immediate attenllon
BILL 86 - BETTER LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT
THE ISSUE:
The Belter Local Government Act Is going for clause by clause review by the Standing Committee on
Resources Development on Monday, December 10.
BACKGROUND:
This Bill is the first phase of reform to the Municipal Act and Includes changes to the Municipal Elections
Act, and consequential amendments to other related statutes,
The majority of the Crombie Panel's recommendations released August 14 are reflecled In the legislation.
AMO made comment to Minister Leach on those recommendations and a copy was mailed to all our
members in September.
Bill 86 received First Reading, October 17 and Second Reading on December 4, 1996 and has been
referred to the Standing Committee for consideration on Monday, December 10. AMO has provided the
Minister with some suggestions for changes to Bill 66.
We have been advised that the Standing Committee will not be taking pUblic presentations and will proceed
directly to clause by clause review.
HIGHLIGHTS OF AMO'S COMMENTS ON BILL 86:
AMO supports Bill 86 in principle as it is a start to eliminating the Province's prescriptive approach to
governing the services and functions of municipal governments.
Comments relate to:
The overuse of regulations Which would undermine the move to permissive legislation,
The need to provide for a one-time use of a candidate's campaign surplus funds where municipal
restructuring has occurred, resulting In a different council or council composition,
Removing the need for a Minister's regUlation to implement an upper tier council's decision to reduce
its size. This is unnecessary interference in local govemment matters. Municipal government structure
should be left to local determination within a public process. The utility of the triple majority rule for
restructuring proposals Is untested and should be monitored to ensure that restructuring is enabled by
provincial legislation.
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Bill 86 . Better Local (;;ovemmenr Acr
Changes to further improve the municipalliabllity component, including the ability to have a trial by jury.
Providing separated cities and towns with the ability to have the county in which they are located issue
debentures on their behalf.
AMO will be monitoring the clause by clause review of the Bill. Any significant amendments will be
communicated to our members as soon as possible. It is the Government's intent that this Bill receive Third
Reading and Royal Assent before the end of the current legislative session so that 1997 municipal elections
are conducted under this Bill. AMO will be organizing some workshops on the new legislation early in the
new year.
For further information, contact:
Pat Vanini, Senior Policy Advisor at (416) 929-7573 ex!.
316 or e-mail pvanini@amo.municom.com
For problems with fax transmission, contact: Lilian Cheung at (416) 929-7573 eld. 308 or e-mail
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500 Consumers Road
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Mailing Address:
PO BOX 850
SCARBOROUGH ON M1K 5E3
VIA REGISTERED MAIL
To The Clerks In the Municipalities in Which Consumers Gas Supplies Gas:
Re: EBRO 495 Consumers Gas 1998 Rate Case - Notice of Application
Pursuant to the Ontario Energy Board's Letter of Direction dated
December 19, 1996, enclosed herewith are English and French language
copies of Notice "A" together with the Application filed by Consumers Gas.
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THE CONSUMERS' GAS COMPANY LTD.
RATES
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
The attached application dated December 13, 1996 ("the Application") has been
filed by The Consumers' Gas Company Ltd. ("Consumers Gas") with the Ontario Energy Board
("the Board") under section 19 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.13. Any
customer of Consumers Gas may be' affected by the Board's decision regarding the Application.
Particulars of the Annlication
Consumers Gas has applied for an order or orders approving or fixing just and
reasonable rates and other charges for the sale, distribution, transmission, and storage of gas. The
rates and other charges for which approval is requested would be effective October I, 1997, and
would be based upon projected results for a test year commencing October 1, 1997, and ending
September 30, 1998 ("the fiscal 1998 year").
Under current rates, Consumers Gas projects a revenue deficiency of approximately
$58.4 million in the fiscal 1998 year, based on a 9.57 percent overall rate of return, which
includes a return on common equity of 11.5 percent, on a proposed rate base of $3,084.6 million.
The estimates of the 1998 rate base, rate of return, revenue deficiency and customer bill impacts
may be updated and amended.
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The level and pattern of consumption of each customer will determine the change
In each individual customer's bill if new rates are approved to cover this forecast 1998
deficiency.
Consumers Gas anticipates that the cost of its gas supply will be affected by
market price changes and by variations in the energy content of the gas it purchases for resale.
Transportation costs are also expected to change as a result of changes to the tolls proposed by
TransCanada Pipelines Limited and approved by the National Energy Board.
The Application will be supported by written and oral evidence. The written
evidence will be pre-filed and may be amended before the hearing is completed, Pre-hearing
conferences with Board Staff and other intervenors may be held to clarify the pre-filed evidence
and attempt to identify and resolve the issues. Any agreement reached on the issues will be
submitted to the Board for its consideration prior to or during the hearing,
Consumers Gas has also applied to the Board for such final and interim orders as
may be necessary in relation to the Application, including the disposition of any balances in the
outstanding deferral accounts.
How to See Applicant's Pre-filed Evidence
Material supporting the Application will be available for public inspection at the .
Board' 5 offices, and at the head office of Consumers Gas in North York. Copies of the complete
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pre-filed evidence supporting the Application, when it is filed, will be available for public
inspection at the same locations.
How to Intervene
If you wish to intervene (i.e. actively participate) in the proceedings relating to this
Application, you must file a written notice of intervention within 14 days after this notice of
application is delivered. Your notice of intervention must be delivered or mailed to the Board
Secretary and to Conswners Gas at the addresses below. The notice of intervention must state:
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your name, address, and telephone and fax nwnbers;
your intention to appear and participate at the hearing;
your interest in the Application; and
the issues you intend to address during the proceeding.
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must state this. All intervenors granted party status by the Board will receive notice of the time
and place of any pre-hearing conferences and of the hearing.
The Board Secretary will distribute a list of intervenors to all parties and to
Consumers Gas.
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How To Comment
If you wish to comment on the Application without becoming an intervenor, you
may write a letter of comment to the Board Secretary stating your views and any relevant
information. All letters of comment will be provided to Consumers Gas and will become part
of the public record in the proceeding. Alternatively, you may write to the Board Secretary to
state that you prefer to make your comments orally at the hearing, in which case you will be
notified of the time and place of the hearing, and of your presentation. If you wish to comment
in the French language at the hearing, your letter must state this.
IMPORTANT
IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE OR INDICATE TO THE
BOARD SECRETARY THAT YOU WISH TO COMMENT AT THE HEARING, THE BOARD
MAY PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE AND YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY
FURTHER NOTICE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS.
Procedural Orders
The Board may issue Procedural Orders as to how the Application will proceed,
and copies will be sent to all intervenors. A copy of the Board's Rules of Practice and Procedure
is available from the Board Secretary.
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Ontario Energy Board
P.O. Box 2319
2300 Yonge Street
26th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M4P IE4
Attn: Mr. Paul B. Pudge
Board Secretary
Toll Free: 1-888-632-6273
Head Office of Consumers Gas:
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Atria III, Suite 11 00
2225 Sheppard Ave, East
North York, Ontario
M2J 5C2
All documents related to this Application should be directed to the following addresses.
If sent by mail:
The Consumers' Gas Company Ltd.
P.O. Box 650
Scarborough, Ontario
MIK 5E3
Attn: Mr. Henry M. Lavergne
(416) 495-5253
(416) 495-6072 (Fax)
If delivered:
The Consumers' Gas Company Ltd.
500 Consumers Road, WillowdaIe, Ontario
Attn: Mr. Henry M, Lavergne
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Counsel for Consumers Gas:
Aird & Berlis
BCE Place
181 Bay Street
Suite 1800, Box 754
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2Y9
Attn: Mr. 1. H. FarreII
(416) 865-7728
(416) 364-4916 (faX)
DATED at TOf(:lllto December 19, 1996.
Ontario Energy Board
ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
PRESS RELEASE
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CLARINGTON MUSEUMS/CLARKE MUSEUM & ARCHIUES
4 Decelllbe.. 1996
NEW EXECUTIUE OFFICERS
At the ..egula.. 1Il0nthly lIleeting of the Cla..k,> Museulll Boa..d of
Di..ecto..s held on Tuesday. Decelllbe.. 3..d. 1995, the following Boa..d
Melllbe..s we..e elected to the Executiue fo.. a one yea.. te"lIl beginning
Janua..y 1st 1997.
Donna Robins. Honou..a..y Past-Chai"lIlan (Newtonuille)
G. B..ian Jung. Chai..lIlan (Bowlllanuille)
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Donald Igbokwe. T..easu..e.. (Newcastle Uillage)
Angela Ha....is. Executiue Sec..eta..y (Bu..keton)
Melllebe..s-at-la..ge: F..an Austlllan, (Ente..p..ise Hill)
Da..lene Sulliuan. (Newcastle Uillage)
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
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96-24 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 29, 1996
AG END A ID}j(tmn\~\l1)
AECB ANNOUNCES RECENT DECISIONS \)~
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orr A W A - The Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB) today-announced decisions
on the licensing of a number of nuclear facilities considered at its meeting of ~e~'l"ON
l;\J!J.ICll'ALll'I ~ OffICE
Power Reactors MAyOIl
The Board approved the renewal of the operating licence for Ontario Hydro's
Darlington Nuclear Generating Station near Bowmanville, Ontario, for a two-year term to
Nov. 30, 1998,
(With respect to the renewal of the operating licences for the Pickering Nuclear
Generating Stations A and B, the Board decision will be fInalized and announced at a later
date, likely within two weeks. Licences for the stations expire Dec. 31, and AECB staff have
reconunended a renewal for six-months.)
Waste Management Facilities
Licence renewals were approved for facilities operated by the University of Alberta, in
Edmonton, and for the Pickering Waste Management Facility operated by Ontario Hydro at its
Pickering nuclear station. Both were given two-year terms. to Nov, 30. 1998, and Dec, 31,
1998, respectively.
Fuel Facilities
The Board approved the renewal of the operating licences for the two reactor fuel
manufacmring facilities operated by General Electric Canada Inc. in Toronto and
Peterborough, Ontario, for two-year terms to Dec. 31, 1998.
Also approved was the renewal of the fuel facility operating licence for the Earth
Sciences Extraction Company, in Calgary, for a two-year term to Nov. 30, 1998.
Medical Accelerators
The Board approved the issuance of a particle accelerator operating licence, for an
indefInite period, for the London Regional Cancer Centre operated by the Ontario Cancer
Treatment and Research Foundation. An operating licence renewal was also approved, for an
indefInite period, for the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont Regional Hospital in Moncton, N.B.
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The renewal of the research reactor operating licence for the University of Toronto's Sub-
critical Assembly was approved for a one-year period to Dec. 31, 1997, which will permit
completion of the facility decommissioning program.
Documents related toAECB licensing decisions are available to the public at the Board's
Ottawa offices.
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AG EN fj A lllIlccmIIWlRID
DEe - 4 1996
To All Chiefs and Councils,
Mayors and Municipal Councils
i.1UWICIPAl.lTY OF CLARlNGtOtl;
Al.AYOR'S OffiCE
On October 3, 1996 I participated in the signing of an historic document at the
Six Nations Reserve in southwestern Ontario.
The formal signing of the Grand River Notification Agreement represented the
culmination of two years of negotiations between Canada (represented by the
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), the Province of Ontario,
two First Nations, nine municipalities and a conservation authority.
The Grand River Notification Agreement is significant not only due to the number
and diversity of signatories but it represents a recognition and a willingness on
behalf of all of the parties to work together to promote better information sharing,
more co-operative land-use planning and sustainable economic development in a
specified area - in this case the lower watershed area of the Grand River in
southwestern Ontario,
Highlights of the Agreement include:
. Reciprocal notification among the parties about land-use planning activities,
. An understanding shared by all of the parties that they are neighbours within
the notification area and that they share responsibilities in fostering good
economic development, land-use planning and environmental stewardship
initiatives within the notification area.
. The Agreement operates within existing processes for notification and
consultation about proposed projects.
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. Regular review of the effectiveness of the Agreement by all parties.
. The agreement is without prejudice to any of the parties' legal rights and
obligations or their positions on land claims.
For more information on this historic document I would encourage any interested
parties to contact:
Mr. John Donnelly
Acting Regional Director General
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
25 St. Clair Avenue East
TORONTO ON M4T 1 M2
Telephone: (416) 973-6201
Facsimile: (416) 954-4326
I believe this agreement is an excellent example of municipal-Aboriginal
co-operation and can be used by other First Nations, municipalities and provincial
governments across Canada as a model to foster new partnerships between First
Nations and other levels of government. As such, I will be forwarding a copy of
the Grand River Notification Agreement to the new Centre for Municipal-Aboriginal
Relations, created in June 1996 as a joint initiative between the Indian Taxation
Advisory Board and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, so that it may be
added to its inventory of "best practices. in municipal-Aboriginal relations.
I am pleased to enclose a copy of the signed Agreement along with samples of
media coverage from the signing ceremony. I hope this Agreement will be a
model for similar arrangements in the future.
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December 4, 1996
Municipality of Clarington
P. Barrie, Clerk
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Bowmanville, Ontario
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Dear Ms. Barrie:
Copies of the Minutes of the BowmanviUe Museum Board Meeting, held
November 13TH, 1996 and the Curator's November 1996 Report are enclosed
for inclusion on the agenda of the next Town Council Meeting.
Thank you.
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
BowmanvilIe Museum Board: New Committee Member Duties and Expectations
New Committee members are appointed by council after application to the Town of'~
Clarington. The Town and Bowmanville Museum Board Committee appreciate
applications and interest on serving on the Board but ask that potential and new
committee members request a copy of the guidelines and orientation for new
members as set out below. These guidelines set out some of the duties and
expectations of all committee members. With appointment to a volunteer run
board such as the BowmanvilIe Museum Board, a reasonable amount of
involvement, cooperation, and sharing of jobs is needed and expected. New
members should be able to contribute positively at meetings, be willing to help out
with activities and events organized and operated by the board. New members
should also be familar with the Bowmanville Museum Board Policy Book. New
committee member guidelines and some of the typically organized and operated
activities of the board include:
Meetings:
. Attend regularly scheduled meetings and notify as soon as possible
if unable to attend. One or two absences are understandable -- more
than two, and/ or consecutive missed meetings are not.
. Special meetings are sometimes called, members should be aware of
the short notice often given in these cases.
. Sub committees are often struck and this requires attending those
meetings as though they are regular Board meetings.
. Minutes are available for pick up and review before regularly
scheduled Board meetings - please pick them up and review them.
Committees:. Sub committees include: finance and planning, collections, property,
communications and some others, depending on need -- sitting on
at least one is expected.
Events:
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Projects:
Education:
. Events are organized as fundraisers to help maintain the Museum __
and as such, are very important to the Museum Board.
. Events occur every month and usually involve set-up, clean up,
keeping track of things, etc. - helping out is really appreciated.
. Many special projects are underway simultaneously such as exhibits
building restoration, grounds work, marketing, events, etc:
. Your particular background and interests would be most welcome to
help out on these projects and others.
. Letting people know about the Museum and its events helps attract
more paying visitors.
. Promoting the Museum, its activities, and heritage issues in general,
is beneficial to all and therefore, highly recommended,
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Section 1
MINUTES OF THE BOWMANVILLE MUSEUM BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 13TH. 1996
PRESENT: L. Paradis; P. Pingle; D. McKenzie; C. Morgan; A. Bark; G. Ashton
M. Novak
C. Taws; E. Logan
ABSENT: T. Hill; B. Dainard; L. Jagoda
1. VIe meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by the Chainnan, L. Paradis.
2.
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to adopt the agenda, with additions to New Business e) Attendance f) 97
Budget.
Moved by D. McKenzie
2nd C. Morgan carried
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to approve the Odober 9th, 1996 Board Meeting Minutes as presented.
Moved by G. Ashton
2nd C. Morgan carried
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4. BUSINESS ARISING:
McLauf!.hlin Foundatian
Vze secretary called BiU Stockwell's secretary, Pat, to inquire into whether he had
prepared another application to the McLaughlin Foundation. She passed the
infonnation on to Jennifer Cooke. Pat Pingle will follow up on this matter and report
back at the next Board Meeting.
Sullivan Entertainment Contmd
Mary Novak checked with Town lawyers re the Sullivan Entertainment contract and
. declared it legal, therefore, it was signed and returned.
Train Show
Clayton Morgan reported that $265.00 worth of books and shop goods were sold at the
Train Show. He thanked Larry, Mary, Les and Charles for helping out at the show.
Museum Board Aooointmenls
Pat Pingle reported that Board Appointments are made by the Town Council but that
, the Board can make a recommendation to their Council representatives on the Board
if they know of someone suitable who would like to apply. It was suggested that
perhaps afew months before the Board tenns are up the Museum should hold an open
house for interested applicants so that they can be aware of what is expected on this
Board, and that a copy of our infonnation sheet (made up by Les Jagoda) could go to
all applicants.
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Motian .
that next October (1997), prior to the new BoanI Appointments. the
Museum hold an open house to famiJUuize interested applicanJs to Boord
expectatians.
Moved by C. Morgan
2nd A. Bark carried
Yard Clean Uo Uodate
Dianne reported that Clayton, Ellen and herself planted approx 230 bulbs, in the front
gardens. Some of the bulbs were donated by Clayton's daughter. Owen Brothers will
return in the Spring to complete the trimming, etc.
, Museum Drivewav Reoairs
These repairs will now be completed in the Spring.
Lor!. Cabin
An estimate to restore the log cabin, cost $1,990.00, was received from Norman
Grawert. Other contractors contacted were unable to complete these repairs at the
present time. This matter was deferred to the Finance Report.
Free Fall
Charles reported that Free Fall attmcted thitty six visitors. He felt they were mainly
new families in the area.
Heatinr!. Svstem
The Curator contacted Jack Burgess, who suggested that to control the temperature of
each radiator a thermostat would have to be installed on each one, which would be
'quite expensive. An estimate for new regular thermostats has not been received to
date. Larry would like the situation of the boilers/thermostats clarified for him so
suggested that he meet with Mr. Burgess.
Motion.
that the Curator set up an appointment for Larry with Mr. Burgess to
discuss the heating system at the Museum.
Moved by P. Pingle
2nd C. Morgan carried
Co17Wuter/Ovemead Projector
The Curator reported that a portable overhead projector has been donated to the
Museum by tin anonymous donor. He put before the Board several costs for an
Pentium 100 computer, colour printer and scanner, costs approx $2,600.00.
Motion -
to inquire into costs to upgmde the Museum's present computer and
repart back at the next Board Meeting.
Moved by M. Novak
2nd P. Pingle carried
Archives Renovation Uodate
The Archives are now completed. The new storage shelves are already proving more
convenient for visitors and staff.
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PublU:ations
The Curator and Clayton Morgan have agreed to proceed with the publication
"Bowmanville, Then & Now". A new map, on the same lines as tile Tremaine Map,
will also be looked into. This map will have all the railway lines on it, with pictures
of the stations and trains around the outside. Clayton will look into these costs.
5. CORRESPONDENCE:
to accept the correspondence, as listed in Section 2, for information.
Moved by G. Ashton
2nd P. Pingle carried
6. PRESENTATION OF OCTOBER 1996BHLS:
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Motion -
to acknowledge payment of the October 1996 biIIs, listed in Section 3.
Moved by M. Novak
2nd . C. Morgan carried
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7. FINANCE & PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT:
Tile Finance Chainnan, A. Bark, reported that our Museum Operating Grant has been
approved for $12,235.00. Also, the Sullivan Entertainment cheque for $2,500.00 has
been received, therefore, our projected revenue will be in the black.
,A discussion on our Capital Expenses and renovating the log cabin was held.
Motion -
to accept Nonn Grawert's estinuzte to restore the log cabin, cost
$1,990.00.
Moved by C. Morgan
2nd A. Bark carried
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Motion -
to approve the October 1996 Finance Report as presented.
Moved by C. Morgan
2nd M. Novak
carried
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Mary Novak had to leave the meeting at 8:35pm.
COlLECTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT:
A discussion was held on the sale of a collection of dolls belonging to Mrs. Harvey.
,l1lis Open House sale will be held on November 24th. Many rare dolls will be
aJ'ailable at this sale.
Motion -
to approve the purchase of dolls at the Mrs. Harvey Open House Sale,
purchases not to exceed $300.00.
Moved by A. Bark
2nd P. Pingle carried
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'Gkulys, Charles and Larry will attend this sale.
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Motion -
to accept the Collections Committee Report.
Moved by C. Morgan
2nd D. McKenzie
carried
PROPERTY COMMITTEE REPORT:
, Dianne McKenzie reported on the Properly Inspection Report, completed last montJl by
Les and Mary.
The secretary had contacted Fred Horvath about the eavestroughing, but will check
back with him again. Next months inspection is by Les and Dianne.
Motian -
to accept the Properly Committee Report.
Moved by G. Ashton
2nd D. McKenzie
carried
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CURATOR'S OCTOBER 1996 REPORT:
. The Curator reported 551 visitors to the Museum during the month of October. He put
before the Board infonnation about placing an ad for the Clarington Museums in the
1997 CliIrington Visitor Guide, cost $350.00, which would be split with Clarke
Museum.
Motion -
to place an adforthe Clarington Museums in the 1997 Clarington VISitor
Guide, cost $350.00, which will be spliJ with Clarice Museum.
Moved by G. Ashton
2nd D. McKenzie carried
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to accept the Curator's October Report for inf0171lOlion.
Moved by C. Morgan
2nd G. Ashton
carried
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FRIENDS OF mE MUSEUM REPORT:
On behalf of the Friends, Gladys thanked the Board for the Friends Appreciation
NighJ. She reported they will be holding their Christmas Crq[t & Bake Sale on
November 16th and requested donations of baked goods, delivered on the Friday,
uncut.
Motion -
to accept the Friends Report for inf0171lOlion.
Moved by C. Morgan
2nd D. McKenzie
canied
10. NEW BUSINESS:
Travel Eroense
The Curator reported that his Travel Expense is over budget and requested an
. additional $100.00 for travel expenses to the end of the year.
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to add $100.00 to the Trove' Expense Account, making it $700.00.
Moved by A. Bark
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Friends Christmas Craft & Ba/u Sale
Dealt with in Friends Report.
Christmas Ooen House
The Museum's Christmas Open House will be held on Friday, December 6th, 7-9pm
(music by Tom plus cider and Christmas cookies), and the Friends serving on Saturday,
'December 7th, 1:30-3:30 (music by Allanah Coles and Doug Dewell) and Sunday,
December 8th, 1:30-3:30pm (music by Ed Hoad). The Board is asked to attend. TIle.
raffle will be drawn on the Sunday at 2pm.
Stonn Wzndows
The Curator requested that the stonn windows be installed. Larry will try and install
them before the next Board Meeting.
Attendance
A discussion was held on the attendance of several of the Board Members. Beverley
Dainard has missed six regular Board Meetings in a row and Tracie Hill had attended
only one meeting since her appointment on the Board with this being the third in a row
missed. The Bylaws read that if three meetings are missed in a row, then tennination
of their tenn on the Board is requested.
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that we send Beverley Dainard and Trru:U Hill a letJer thanking themfor
their past support but that acconUng to the Bylaw of the Board, re
having missed three or more Board Meetings in a row, that they are no
longer considered a Member of the Board, also to notify Town of the
two vacancies and request that a job description be given with the
applicatians to fill these pasitions.
Moved by C. Morgan
2nd G. Ashton carried
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1997 Budr!.et
Arnold Bark reported that it is time to complete a 1997 budget and set a Finance
Meeting for Friday, November 22nd at 4pm. The secretary will contact Les re the
meeting.
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to adjourn at 9:30pm.
Moved by L. Paradis
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BOWMANVILLE MUSEUM BOARD
CURATOR'S NOVEMBER 1996 REPORT
Picked up historical display at Royal Bank.
Dianne McKenzie borrowed military artifacts for display at Lord Elgin Public
School.
Remembrance Day School Programme, llpp.
Wedding Photos, 18pp.
Gladys Ashton helped to select quilts for upcoming exhibit. .
Remembrance Day School Programme, 12pp.
Don Self loaned tin toys for Christmas display.
Remembrance Day School Programme, 9pp.
Gave Evening Lecture to Bowmanville Tops at Lions Centre. 35pp.
Remembrance Day Programme, 12pp.
CSO in to rake leaves.
Wedding Photos, 26pp.
Met with Dan Matthews, of "Wind At My Back". He showed us around the
studio.
Walking Tour of Bowmanville, includes Museum visit, High School, 31pp.
Ken and I put up Christmas lights.
Howard Anyon cleaned out eavestroughing.
Walking Tour and Museum visit, High School, 30pp.
Met with Bill Humber. I proof read his manuscript for his new book on
Bowmanville.
"Friends of Museum" Annual Christmas Craft & Bake Sale.
Family Photos, 6pp.
Wedding Photos, 30pp.
Walking Tour and Museum visit, High School, 30pp.
David Reed donated WWI Diorama.
Walking Tour & Museum visit, High School, 22pp.
Picture about Toy/Quilt Display runs on front page of Bowmanville/Courtice
News.
Walking Tour & Museum visit, High School, 30pp.
I attended Ontario Historical Society Christmas Workshop at Clarke Museum.
I was allowed to attend free of charge.
Wedding Photos, 36pp.
Quilt Display completed.
Met with Mrs. McCloud, of Ross TiUey Public School. Dr. tilley's wife has
donated many significant items to the school. They need my advice on how to
display it properly and want to give us two documents and two rifles. I1le rifles
date to the 1860's and I've already checked with the police to see if we can
accept them.
Evening Tour, 8th Courtice Brownies, 14pp.
Steve Rowlands donated pictures of Dr. TIlley.
Went to Tyrone Mill to cut cedar for Christmas decoratians.
Charles Taws
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1995 1996
AdulJs 2 $4.00 AdulJs 10 $20.00
Family (2) 8 $8.00 Family (3) 12 $12.00
Children 0 0 Children 13 $13.00
Seniors 4 $4.00 Seniors 9 $9.00
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ADMISSIONS 14 $16.00 . ADMISSIONS 44 $54.00
DOOR $6.70 DOOR $23.51
DONATIONS DONATIONS
UNPAID 118 UNPAID 132
VISITORS VISITORS
MEMBERSHIP 259 MEMBERSHIP 303
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Ministry of
Transportation
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Ferguson Block, 3rd Floor
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Toronto. Ontario
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
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December 3, 1996
Mr. George S. Graham, AMCT, CMC
Clerk-Administrator
The Corporation of the
Township of Brock
38 Laidlaw St. S.
P.O. Box 10
Canning ton , Ontario
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Dear Mr. Graham:
Please accept my apOlogies for the delay in responding to your
letter of September 25, 1996, regarding commuter rail services in,
the Greater Toronto Area.
The province will work with its partners inClUding GO Transit,
municipalities and the private sector to assess the strategic
nature of each line. Our objective is to develop practical
options for continued operations of GO Transit rail services.
The preferred option of the province is to attract viable, short
line railway investors as new operators of these lines.
The provincial pOlicy regarding rail lines used by GO Transit
which are threatened with discontinuance, is to conduct a
business case analysis. Such an analysis is now being developed
for the CN Newmarket corridor. The ministry is leading this
initiative, together with representatives from GO Transit, Metro
Toronto, York Region, Simcoe County and the City of Barrie. This
group is responsible for identifying practical solutions for
protecting the Bradford GO train service.
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The ministry is also assessing the overall operations of GO
Transit in a plan for future inter-regional commuter needs in the
Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This plan is examining the most cost
effective means of managing the GTA transportation network.
I can assure you that this matter is considered a priority by the
ministry.
Thank you for sharing your concerns.
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Please find enclosed correspondence relating to the potential
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Dear Honourable Sir:
RE:
Potential Abandonment of Rail Corridors in the G.T.A
Our File: T03.GE
At a meeting held on July 8, 1996, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington
considered and endorsed a resolution of the Regional Municipality of Durham
regarding the above matter.
Enclosed is a copy of the Region's correspondence with the endorsed resolution
included therein.
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Ms. J. A. Eaglesham, Regional Clerk and Director of
Administrative Services, Regional Municipality of Halton
Ms. B. J. Zeran, Clerk, Regional Municipality of Peel
Ms. N. Wong, Clerk, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
Mr. M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax
J Mr. G.S. Graham, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Brock
Mr. B.C. Suter, City Clerk, City of Oshawa
Mr. B. Taylor, Clerk, Town of Pickering
Mr. E. S. Cuddie, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Scugog
Mr. W. E. Taylor, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge
Mr. D. McKay, Clerk, Town of Whitby
Mr. A. L. Georgieff, Commissioner of Planning
The Regional
Municipality
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Clerk's Department
605 RossIand Rd, East,
P.O, Box 623
Whitby, Ontario .
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Fax:' (905) 668-9963
c. W. Lun~y A.M:C.T.
Regional Clerk
COUNCIL INFORMATION
June 24. 1996
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The Honourable AI Pallaqini
Minister of Transportation
3rd Floor, Ferguson Block
77 Wellesley Street West
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PotentialA~andonment of Rail Corrid~rsjn the G.TA
Our File T03-G
Honourable Sir, the Planning Committee of Regjonal Council considered
the above matter anej'at a,meetir:tg held on June 19, 1996 Council -
adopted the following recommendations of the Committee:-
"a) . THAT the Minister of :Trans'portation and GO Transit be advised "
"that the Region of Durham considers GO rail,to be ani ntegral
component of the present and future transportation network in .
Durham and the rest of the GTA;, . .
b) THATthe Province of Ontario be requested to consider obtaining
rail right-of-ways being abandoned in the GTA, to ensure present
and future transit and land use planning objectives may be
achieved; .
'c) THAT the Provirice of Ontario be advised that'the Region of _
Durham considers the-CPR Havelock subdivision to be a critical
continuous transportation corridor which merits special
consideration to ensure future opportunities are preserved; and
d) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report #96-P-67 be forwarded to
area municipalities in Durham and other GTA Regions for
endorsement, and to Durham MPs and MPPs and the Ministry of
Transportation for information,"
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Mr. Jim Flaherty, M.P.P. (Durham Centre)
Ms. Julia Munro; M.P.P.(Durham-York)
Mr..John OToole, M.P.P. (Durham East)
. Mr. Jerry Ouellette, M.P.P. (Oshawa)
Mr. Dennis Hearse, Clerk,Regional Municipality of York
Ms. Joan A. Eaglesham, Regional Clerk and Director of
Administrative Services, Regional Municipality of Halton
Ms. BonnieJ.Zeran, Clerk,RegionalMunicipality of Peel .
Ms. Novina Wong. Clerk, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
Mr. M. de Rond. Clerk, Town of Ajax
Mr. G.S. Graham. Clerk-Administrator, Township of Brock
Mrs, P.L. Barrie, Clerk, Municioality of Clarington
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Commissioner's Report to Planning Committee
Report No, 96-P-67
Date: June 11, 1996
SUBJECT
Potential Abandonment of Rail Corridors in the GTA, File: 2.7.7
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. THAT the Minister of Transportation and GO Transit be advised that the
Region of Durham considers GO rail to be an integral component of the
present and future transportation network in Durham and the rest of the GTA;
2. THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to consider obtaining rail right-of-
ways being abandoned in the GTA, to ensure present and future transit and
land use planning objectives may be achieved; and
3. THAT copies of Commissioner's Report No. 96-P-67 be forwarded to area
municipalities in Durham and other GTA Regions for endorsement, and to
Durham MPs and MPPs and the Ministry of Transportation for information,
REPORT
1, Purpose of this ReDort
1,1 The Region has been advised by GO Transit that Canadian National Railways
(CNR) and Canadian Pacific Railways (CPR) are considering abandoning
several key rail right-of-ways in the GTA which are currently used or planned
for GO rail services. This report examines the implications of this action, by
specifically:
. outlining the new process for dispOSing surplus rail right-of-ways, as
articulated in the Canada Transportation Act (eTA):
. discussing the implications of potential abandonments on GO Transit
and Durham; and
. highlighting the conclusions of this investigation and future actions.
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2. Disoosina of Sumlus Rail Right-of-Ways - The Canada TransDortation Act
2.1 Report No. 95-RA-30 of the Chief Administrative Officer, provided as
Attachment No.1, advised Regional Council that the Federal Government
was considering the privatization of CNR. In keeping with this intended goal
of privatizing CNR and other government assets, the Federal Minister of
Transport introduced Bill C14, entitled the Canada Transportation Act (CTA),
in September of 1995, The CTA replaces the fonner National Transportation
Act (1987), which established initial directions for deregulating the
transportation industry, The CTA. which further details the deregulation
process, is expected to be passed into law by mid-June 1996.
2,2 The CTA outlines the new process for the sale, lease. transfer or
abandonment of rail right-of-ways. The legislation will enable a more
commercially-oriented approach to the disposal of surplus right-ot-ways,
allowing the railway companies to expedite the abandoning ot lines which are
unprofrtable or serve no future purpose. Given the accelerated timeframes
identified in the CTA for transferring ownership of a rail right-ot-way, there will
be limited opportunity for consultation with affected parties.
2,3 The Act enables any party to submit a formal request to purchase a right-ot-
way deemed surplus. Should no expression of interest be received, or no
funnal agreement be reached with an interested party. the railway company
may offer the line tor sale, first to the federal government, then the provincial
government, and finally the host municipality,
3. Imoact on GO Transit
3.1 There may be significant implications on GO rail service, if rail ri9ht-of-ways
deemed surplus are not maintained for rail uses, To date, GO Transit has
been advised that several right-of-ways currently used or ,planned for
commuter rail services, are being considered for abandonment, including:
. CNR Uxbridge Subdivision (expected abandonment - 1997), This
would affect service on the Stouffville route;
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. CNR Newmarket Subdivision (expected abandonment _ summer 1996).
This would affect service on the Bradford route;
. CPR Galt Subdivision (expected abandonment _ summer 1996), This
would affect service on the Milton route; and
. CPR Don BranCh (expected abandonment - unknown), There are
currently no GO rail services operating on this section of tracle
Abandoning this right-of-way could limit opportunities to improve
service on the Richmond Hill route and introduce new lines.
Attachment NO.2 illustrates the location of all right-of-ways (subdivisions) in
the GTA and identifies the corridors proposed for abandonment.
3.2 Given Current fiscal constraints, GO Transit is not in the position to purchase
abandoned rail right-of-ways, GO Transit has implored the Province to
assume a leadership rof~ on this issue, since valuable GO rail services could
be lost if the Province is not prepared to obtain/purchase necessary right-of
ways.
3,3 The systematic elimination of critical GO rail routes may affect the overall
effectiveness of the entire system. At some point, operating efficiencies may
be lost and the system may no longer be viable to operate.
4. Imolications to Durham Region
4.1 The abandonment of the aforementioned rail right-of-ways do not significantly
affect present GO rail routes serving Durham, However, there is concern that
future opportunities for commuter rail service may be adversely affected.
4,2 From Durham's perspective, the most pressing concerns are the proposed
abandonments of the CNR Uxbridge Subdivision and CPR Don Branch.
Abandoning the CNR Uxbridge Subdivision could impact future opportunities
to extend GO rail services to the Uxbridge urban area, Discarding the CPR
Don Branch, the connection between downtown Toronto and the CPR
Havelock and CPR Belleville Subdivisions. could hinder the extension of GO
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rail services to the proposed Seaton Community and to northern areas of
Durham, respectively, All three extensions are idenUfied as future objectives
in Section 16.3.24 ofthe Durham Regional Official Plan (DROP).
4,3 The longer term implications of the CTA are of greater concern. The new Act
gives railway companies more autonomy in the disposal of surplus lines. This
could have serious implications on the Region, especially if portions of more
integral railway corridors, such as the CNR Kingston, CNR York, CPR BeDeville,
CPR Havelock or the CNR Bala Subdivisions, are considered for abandonment.
4.4 Abandonments could also adversely impact Durham's businesses and
Industries which depend on rail freight services. In addition, emergency
response could be hindered if rail lines. planned for use as evacuation routes.
are abandoned.
5. Conclusions and Future Directions
5.1 Commuter rail is an integral component of Durham's present and future
transportation network, GO rail services play an important role in increasing
transit usage, reducing reliance on the single-occupant automobile and serves
as an important catalyst for land use planning objectives. Any initiative that
could adversely impact the provision of commuter rail services to Durham will
hinder the Region's ability to achieve the urban development goals articulated
in the DROP and should be questioned.
5.2 Every effort should be taken to protect rail right-of-ways from abandonment As
Report No. 95-RA-30 stated, it is imperative to maintain critical rail corridors in
public ownership in perpetuity, As such, an overall strategy should be
formulated to respond to proposed rail abandonments. This will ensure the
continued availability of these strategic corridors for commuter rail and other
transportation services.. A strategy should be formulated with the assistance of
all stakeholders, prior to the anticipated announcement from the railways on
abandonment plans. The on-going GTA Transportation Plan Study could
provide the forum for developing this strategy,
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5.3 It is important for the Province to assume a leadership role in this area, The
Province already has established planning policy in this area. Section 1,3,3,1 of
the recently released Provincial Policy Statements states that:
Corridors and rights-of-way for significant transportation and infrastructure
facilities will be protected.
This policy direction suggests that the Province should assume a proactive role
in ensuring rail corridors are maintained.
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A.L. Geor . .C.I.P., R.P.P.
Commissioner of Planning
1 - Report No. 95-RA-30
2 - Map of GTA rail right-of-ways (subdivisions)
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
NEWS RELEASE
(Issued: Immediately November 21, 1996)
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Dee 6, Rmclltt'!llJser Forgotten in Ontario
Government's Desire to Rid Itself of
Responsibility for Roads
"With no participation from the many Ontarians who pay the gas
taxes, diesel taxes and licence fees, the Ontario Government is
systematically proceeding to dismantle the overall road system that
has served Ontario for decades", says Harold Gilbert, Chairman of
the Better Roads Coalition, a coalition of road users.
The province, which expects to collect $3,295 billion in 1996-97 in
road user taxes, has proceeded to provide unconditional grants to
the municipalities with no requirement that some of these funds be
spent on the roads, At the same time, the province is transferring
many kilometres of highways of "provincial significance" to the
municipalities with no guarantee they will be maintained to any
adequate standard,
By abdicating its responsibility for municipal roads, the Ontario
government is threatening the overall road system in Ontario,
The Better Roads Coalition points out the consequences of these
actions:
· The uniform road system Ontarians have known in the province
is being threatened;
· lack of uniform road standards will lead to an increase in road
accidents;
. The province has lost a major economic lever -- the road
system -- which has been instrumental in building Ontario;
· Any further reduction in road quality will decrease tourism to
Ontario;
. Likewise, further reduction in road quality will result in
increased congestion and user costs, which ultimately results
in increased cost to the consumer;
. The municipalities wi!! be tempted to levy municipal gas, diesel
taxes, tolls and other road related licence fees to offset any
perceived loss in revenue from the province which will result in
road taxes being paid to three levels of government (federal,
provincial and municipal);
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POSITION PAPER
ROADS AND UNCONDITIONAL GRANTS
TO MUNICIPALITIES
November, 1996
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GENERAL STATEMENT
The difference between Ontario and many other provinces and, in fact U,S,
states, is that the infrastructure was put in place over many years, This allowed
for the orderly development of our economic base, This economic base then
became the means to develop our social programs that became the envy of the
world, If we now take a short sighted view of this infrastructure. we are
destroying the very mechanism that made this all possible,
Let us look at one major part of our infrastructure -- the Ontario road system,
particularly the many kilometres constructed and maintained by the
municipalities,
Often forgotten is the fact that out of the 100,000 kilometres of roads in the
province. only 23,000 kilometres are designated as provincial roads, Much of
the remaining kilometres are roads of "provincial significance" as they service
the provincial traffic throughout Ontario,
BACKGROUND
The Ontario road system was founded on the principle that a partnership existed
between the province and the municipality,
This partnership was glued together by the fact that the province would collect
the road user tax from the road user and the muniCipality would collect the land
tax from the land owner, and both would then contribute to the road system,
Highways that were clearly provincial in nature WOUld be financed, built and
operated by the province, Roads that were clearly local in nature would be built
and operated by the municipality (whether at a regional or municipal/evel), but
financing would come partly from the municipality and partly from the province
(the province to reflect the road user tax being collected),
In addition to these provincial and local roads, there were a number of
arrangements to look after roads that carried traffic, whether it be provincia/ or
local. These roads were financed by both the province and the municipality, but
often at a different level than the so-called purely local road, The provincial
amount would reflect the increase in provincial traffic, These roads included
connecting highway links through cities and towns, Separate agreements were
made for both construction and maintenance with the construction agreement
often covering a cost much larger than the maintenance agreement.
Because of the joint participation (particularly with respect to the financial
involvement of both parties), standards were set for all roads resulting in a
uniform road system throughout the province, Also, because of provincial
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involvement, funding requirements were determined based on the road needs
and the capability of the municipality to pay,
DID THE ARRANGEMENT WORK?
From a provincial point of view, there were issues that required ongoing
negotiations with the municipality, However, there was one major advantage _
that being there was a uniform road svstem in Ontario that could be used in its
entirety to provide an effective transportation network, Ontario then became a
strong economic province with a social conscience,
The municipality had to agree to standards to satisfy its other partner, the
province, but by and large, much of their road needs were met.
The road users gained because:
· there was a fairly uniform road system throughout the province. regardless of
who constructed it or maintained it;
· they paid one road user tax with the assurance that it would be directed to
maintaining/improving the road infrastructure;
· it was clearly understood who had overall responsibility for roads within the
province,
In the eyes of some, however, this situation was not satisfactory, Municipalities.
particularly financial administrators, wanted control over all funds being provided
by the province, Le, unconditional grants,
PROVINCIAL OBJECTIVES
The province, while dealing with additional requests for funding for welfare,
education, in addition to roads. was looking for ways to off-load some of the
costs onto the municipalities, Roads were always seen as a good candidate
since they were seen to be local in nature, Also, the province was looking for
ways to reduce costs and this seemed to be a good candidate, However, this in
most cases, was only in the eyes of the uninformed, since even during the active
days of construction of connecting link development roads, provincial municipal
advisory staff were at a minimum, with most of the work being done by municipal
staff or consultants working for the municipality,
Again to cut costs, the province was looking for a "pure" (Le, well defined)
provincial road system, This was now an opportunity to divest a number of
highways that were considered to have no provincial interest onto the
municipalities, These highways, and in some cases freeways (QEW), will no
longer be maintained as part of the provincial road system,
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ROAD USER FORGOTTEN
The road user has emerged as the forgotten participant. Why do we say this?
1. The road user will no longer be assured of a uniform road system in Ontario;
2. Provincial highways are being transferred with no long term guarantee that
they will be maintained as such;
3, Standards are being set arbitrarily by each municipality with no uniform
control over entrances. pavement width, shoulder width, etc;
4, Road user taxes are still going to the Consolidated Revenue of the Province,
In other words. there is no designation of these funds to the infrastructure;
5, Municipalities will consider and pressure the provincial government to allow
them to levy road user taxes as funds become constrained, This will result in
road user taxes being paid to three levels of government (federal. provincial
and municipal), In fact, this is already happening in the trucking and cartage
industries,
We realize disentanglement of various government responsibilities is a desirable
objective of the provincial government. While we support the principle, we do not
suooort orovincial aovernment abdication of its resoonsibilities to the taxoaver,
who in this case is the road user.
BETTER ROADS COALITION SOLUTIONS
We believe there are solutions:
1, The first alternative takes into consideration the fact that some type of block
grant municipal transfer will remain, If it does remain, regardless of the form,
the province could state that those funds that come from the road user taxes
would have to be spent on roads, The province would withdraw from all
special funding arrangements with, as we state, the simple requirement that
the municipalities be required to spend road user tax funds on roads,
2, Another solution we would offer is based on the fact that the province
maintain total responsibility for all roads of "provincial significance" that
contribute to the overall road system in Ontario, The municipalities would
then be totally responsible for roads which have the primary function of
providing local service to the community being served, This would require an
overall review of all the roads within the province to determine what service
the roads are providing, This is not an onerous task as much of the
information is now available within the Ministry of Transportation and the
municipalities,
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3, The third alternative is based on the principle of placing the emphasis on
standards:
· municipalities should abide by certain standards for the streets and
roads they are responsible for;
. these standards can provide municipalities with the incentive to
maintain, repair and upgrade their roads;
. the province is now proposing to make changes in the areas of
nuisance liability for roads as well as for accidents caused by snow or
ice to roads in cases of negligence as well as liability arising from the
obligation of municipalities to repair roads;
· the province has suggested that there be a prescribed statutory duty
to keep roads and bridges in "reasonable repair" having regard for a
number of facts; where it is determined that the municipality has met
the standard, the municipality would not be liable;
· it is reasonable to see the province establishing a number of codes
which will establish standards of outcome and accountability for
municipalities and regions;
· the province could establish a Code of Outcomes that establishes the
annual state of municipal roads measured through various indices
including: repair, upgrade the quality of roads, etc;
· with respect to local accountability, a Code of Processes could set the
required audit and inspection standards; it could require reporting to
the province and further release to local councils and to the public;
· failure to comply with the codified liability standards or the provincial
codes could lead to a reduction in any continuing transfer amount;
· in addition, failure to achieve the standard would preclude an
elimination of municipal liability,
All of these alternatives are based on the principle that the province has the
responsibility for the overall road system in Ontario,
Piecemeal responsibility for provincial routes spells disaster to the economic life
of the province, as well as a complete abdication of responsibility by the
province to the road user,
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CLARKE MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
DEe 30 4 06 PH '96 Municipality of CIarington
P.O. Box 152
ORONO, Ontario
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7086 Old Kirhy School Road, Hwy 35/115 at Region Rd 9, Kirby, Ontario
The regular monthly meeting of the Clarke Museum 8c Archives Board of
Directors was held at 7:00 pm Tuesday December 3rd at the Museum in
Kirby. #1996-12.
PRESENT: Chairman, Donna Robins; Curator, Mark Jackman; Treasurer,
Darlene"Sullivan; Executive Secretary, Angela Harris; Board
Member, Valerie St. Croix; Board Member, Donald Igbokwe;
Vice-Chairman, G. Brian Jung; Recording Secretary,
Gavin M. Stephenson;
REGRETS: Board Member, Fran Austman
ABSENT:
Councilor, Ann Dreslinski; Councilor, David Scott
**96-57** Moved by Donald, Seconded by Darlene, to adopt the agenda
as presented.
Carried.
**96-58** Moved by Valerie, Seconded by Donald, to adopt the minutes
of meeting #1996-11 as printed.
Carried.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
BEQUEST PROGRAMME
Mark reported that the report from the Municipal Solicitor had been
received at the General Purpose and Administration (GP8cM meeting.
There is to be a meeting involving Municipal staff and the Museum.
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Donna has received a phone call from the Municipal Treasurer regarding
the Solicitors response to the Bequest Programme. She stated that his
response had been negative. She also received a cal I from David Scott
wanting to set up a time to study the results, and to express his hope
to table the report at GP&A.
Donald expressed his hope that a way can be found around any legal
di fficulties.
Brian asked if Mark knew the name of the Solicitor.
NEW BUILDING
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The new building is coming along quite well. The roof sheeting is on
and the insulation is being installed. A new gas line has been
install ed.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME
The programme went well. Mark has received copies of the response
forms from the OHS. Mark read a summary of the comments. (see
attached)
BOOK BEE
The book bee was successful the first load of books is already to go
and should be picked up on Monday.
CORRESPONDENCE
1. Marilyn Mushinski, Minister; Ministry of Citizenship Culture and
Recreation; 6th Floor; 77 Bloor Street West; Toronto, ON;
M7A 2R9. Informing the Museum of receipt of CMOG operationg grant
approval for $7,461.00. (attached)
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David Wing; 220B Boundary Road; R.R.#2; Blackstock, ON;
Expressing his pleasure in reading of the Museum's
programme and acknowledging the efforts of both Mark and
aChieving this goal. (attached)
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participation in the Guide to
of the Canadian Heritage
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Canadian Huseu.s and Galleries part
lnfor.ation Hetuork's HEB site.
BUILDING REPORT
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The painters have sent a letter proposing a solution to the peeling
paint on the building's exterior with an estimate of the cost for
installing 30, 1 inch round louvred vents. The Painters claim that
there is a moisture problem in the building.
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**96-59** Moved by Donna, Seconded by Donald, that the board requests
further information regarding the "moisture problem" as
described in the letter from Toun and Country of October 8,
1996 and the proposed solution and other alternatives as
wel I as a guarantee to the success of the solutions.
Carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT
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Darlene presented the month end accounts and expenses. Attached.
Angela asked for clarification regarding the mileage claims.
Mark explained that these claims, are for the cost of transporting
artifacts, general Museum supplies, in school programming, etc.
Mark noted that there were two corrections to the financial report.
Item #7 Mark Jackman, petty cash, $99.75 should read Mark Jackman,
mileage, $99.75 and item #8 Mark Jackman, petty cash, $80.79 should
read Mark Jackman, Photo supplies & processing, $80.79
Donald asked about the payment to Schindler & England.
Mark explained that the payment was for stock for the Museum shop.
**96-60** Moved by Darlene, Seconded by Donald, that these accounts
be paid as presented.
Carr i ed.
The chair of the meeting was turned over to the Recording Secretary at
7:38 pm for the purpose of election of executive officers.
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ELECTION OF' EXECUTIVE OF'F'ICERS
Heneurary Past Chai rman -
Chari man -
DONNA ROBINS
VALERIE ST. CROIX
G. BRIAN JUNG
VALERIE ST. CROIX
DONALD IGBOKWE
ANGELA HARRIS
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Gavin listed the executive pesitiens that Were available, then asked
fer further nominations to each ef the executive postiens, and held
elections as necessary. The results Qf the elections are as fol lows:
Vice-Chairman -
Treasurer -
Executive Secretary -
Gavin then congratulated the new executive and
their new positions would be effective January
remainder of this Beard's appointment, December of
reminded them
1st 1997 for
1997.
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The Vice-Chariman resumed the chair ef the meeting at 7:41 pm.
OTHER MATTERS NEW BUSINESS
Mark distributed a list of the Board Meetings fer 1997 and a list of
special events. He noted the special book sale as an additien to the
list of special events. Copies ef the fliers fer the Children's craft
workshep were available for the Board members to pick up.
Angela volunteered to help with the werkshep starting at 1 pm.
Valerie volunteered to help with the workshop starting at 1 pm.
Brian volunteered to help with the werkshop starting at noen.
Brian thanked the Board for electing him the new
Museum Beard of Directers and thanked Donna for her
Museum and stated that he would look to her fer help
hooped that he would be able to fil I Denna's shees as
Chairman of
work with
and advice.
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Denna noted that there is a need fer the Chairman or his designate too
be present at the Municipal Administrative Centre from time too time.
She said that she weuld be willing too take en this task if asked.
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Valerie alse noted that she is available too attend meetings at the
Municipal Administrative Centre during the day time if asked.
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Brian stat~d that h~ may hav~ to call on th~ Vic~-Chariman or th~
Past-Chariman to go to day tim~ m~~tings in his st~ad, as it is
difficult to arrang~ tim~ off work for such m~~tings.
Mark
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~xpr~ss~d his thanks to th~ past ~x~cutiv~ and mad~ sp~cial
to Darl~n~ in h~r roll as Mus~um Tr~asur~r for th~ past two
**96-61** Mov~d by Donald,
of th~ Board of
1997 at 7:00 pm.
Carri~d.
S~cond~d by Ang~la,
Dir~ctors b~ h~ld on
that th~ n~xt m~~ting
TU~sday, January 7,
**96-62** Mov~d by
adjourn at
Carri~d.
Val~ri~, ,S~cond~d by
7:56 pm.
Donna,
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Gavin M. St~ph~nson,
R~cording S~cr~tary
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G. Brian Jung
Vic~-Chai rman
Endowment
Chequing-Orono
Fundraising
Savings
Chequing-Bowmanville
Total
1.135.47
$ - 926.97
7.627,89
70.37
2.140.30
$ 11,901.00
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Clarke Museum and Archives
For the Month of November, 1996
Bank Balances: (at Dec 2/96)
Payable To Purpose Amount Cheque Category
Consumers Gas Kirby $ 44.58 37 3c
Marll Jackman mileage $ 82,00 31 2i
-Marll Jackman petty cash 100.00 182.00 32 2m
Marll Jackman coffee maker 45.99 28 2g
Ontario Hydro Kirby 165.04 36 3c
Bell phone 101.13 38 2j
" Marll Jackman Jlelly Gash fiv<J/ c..y $ 99.75 21
,~ Marll Jackman petty-easll t-<-Io l,~l'li'J 80.79 180.54 34 4c
Canada Post postage P tn .<1Sf 'ii- 19.42 30 2k
Canada Post postage 144.45 35 2k
Canadian Statesman subscription 26.75 39 4e
Bowmanville Museum inventory 256.80 33 10a
Schindel & England inventory 396.70 29 10a
G. Stephenson workshop supplies 246.00 32 8e
Clarington Hydro Kirby 15.52 27 3c
CIBC Visa equipment rental 1.44 OM 2b
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Ministere des Affaires clviques,
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6th Floor
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Toronto ON M7 A 2R9
Tel.: (416) 325-6200
Fax: (416) 325-6195
68 etage
77 rue Bloor ouest
Toronlo ON M7A 2R9
Tel.: (416) 325-6200
Telee,: (416) 325-6195
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Ms. Donna Robins
Chairperson
Clarke Museum & Archives
P.o. Box 152
Orono, Ontario
LOB 1MO
Dear Ms. Robins:
Re: File Number 96-1DDD-0033
It is a pleasure to inform you that your application has
been approved for a Museum Operating Grant in the amount of
$7,461.00.
A cheque will be sent to you in the near future to assist
you with the 1996-97 operations of your organization.
The Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation has
always played an active role in community and economic
development, by providing resources for increased community
capacity building.
If you have any questions, please call the staff in the
Heritage Properties and Museums Programs of the Cultural
Programs Branch at (416) 314-7156.
The Ministry values the services you provide to your local
community and to the people of Ontario and wishes you
success in your activities in the coming year.
Yours sincerely,
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Marilyn Mushinski
Minister
cc: Mr, John O'Toole
MPP - Durham East
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R.R. # 2
Blackstock, Ontario
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Friday November 1, 1996
Clarke Museum and Archives
P.O. Box 152
Orono, Ontario
LOB 1MO
Dear Mark and Donna:
I was pleased to read in the local papers recently that an
expansion has finally been granted to the museum. The additional
display area will no doubt make much more of the extensive
collection available to t4e public.
This goal was reached largely due to your efforts and
perseverance over many years. I look forward to visiting the
museum when the expansion is complete. Congratulations.
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David Wing
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Canadian Heritage Reseau canadien d'informalion
Information Network sur Ie patrimoine
Ottawa. Canada
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Tel.fTel. : 819 994-1200
FaxITelecopieur: 819 994-9555
Your file Votre teJ&ence
Mr. Mark Jackman
Curator
Clarke Museum & Archives, Municipality of
Clarington
P.O. Box 152
ORONO, Ontario
LOB 1MO
Our file Notre ~e
NOV 1 4 1996
Dear Mr. Jackman:
I am delighted to note that your institution has
completed your entry for the Guide to Canadian Museums and
Galleries, and that the Clarke Museum & Archives,
Municipality of Clarington now appears in this collective
resource for all Canadian museums. Your participation is
valued and important for the continued growth and popUlarity
of the Guide.
As part of your member benefits, you will find enclosed
your Web ID and password for free access to our on-line
Information Resources. These include the National
Inventories and various Reference databases.
if:
I am pleased to report that preliminary reactions from
the community are very positive and there is wide interest
in the Guide. We are very encouraged by the initial
response to the Guide. After three months we have over 100
participating members, 50% of whom have completed their
Guide entry.
Interest in the Guide goes beyond our borders. In
September, CHIN was invited to demonstrate the Guide at the
"Museums for the New Millennium", an international symposium
celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Smithsonian
Institution. This event gave us an excellent opportunity to
test the Guide with audiences and I would like to provide
you with their feedback.
One of our objectives in creating the Guide was to
address the current frustration the public experiences in
trying to find out what is available now and in the future,
in Canadian museums and galleries. Audiences at the
Smithsonian found the ability to pose time-sensitive
questions such as "what exhibitions are on in city Y during
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month X" extremely useful. To answer these questions, Guide
information needs to include as many events as are offered
by institutions. We encourage your staff to update and
provide text descriptions of your events to address this
need.
Our experience to date in public reaction to the Guide
underscores the fact that images, particularly those
associated with specific events or exhibitions, are very
effective in drawing attention to your museum. We have
provided digitization specifications in the online Guide
help to assist your staff in this regard. We encourage you
to contribute images whenever possible.
In both the Smithsonian demonstration and in
preliminary focus group work, we have also found that
audiences are also very interested in collections-based
searches but found the entries which did not include
narrative description of little interest. The Guide entry
forms include provision for narrative description in the
collection section and we would encourage you to use this
feature to capture public interest. These descriptions in
themselves serve a promotional value, but more importantly,
they allow full text search on key words. The public
audience will thus find your institution more readily,
contributing to their satisfaction and concurrently,
highlighting your institution.
I appreciate your commitment to the development of a
collective presence for Canadian museums on the Internet and
am pleased that you are participating in the Guide. I would
be happy to receive any suggestions you may have for
improving the Guide and any of CHIN's other services.
Yours sincerely,
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Director General
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WORKSHOP EVALUATION
PREPARING FOR A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS
IN THE 19TH CENTURY
SATURDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 1996
How did you hear about this workshop?
-as a board member
-local paper
-Hope township LACAC
-Clarke Museum
-My mother made me come!
-Through the curator of the Clarke Museum
-Friend
-Through my membership
-My mother-OHS member
-From Paula Jackman
-Word of mouth
-I'm a member
-Through Historical Society publication
-Brochure
-From my sister
-Through Cobourg LACAC meeting
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What was your purpose in attending this workshop?
-To learn & have fun, also to celebrate 3 birthdays
-More about past Christmas
-General interest in Christmas past
-Fun, education
-To learn
-Learn about crafts from recyclable items and a bit of history
-To learn about the traditions of my favourite season - Xmas
-Learn about traditions
-To learn crafts & olden days food
-New ideas, good company
-Interest in xmas, 1800's
-Learn new things
-To revisit days gone by
-The crafts
-To improve my Christmas programme for school children
-Love history
-General interest
-A fun day with friends
-Food, decorations
-Interest in old traditions
-To learn more about Victorian Christmas dinner
3. How did the workshop programme, speakers, facilities, etc.,
meet or not meet your expectations?
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-Excellent
-Well
-The workshop program did in fact meet my expectations
-Definitely met my expectations
-More than met my expectations
-Excellent. Learned origin of some familiar ideas.
-I thoroughly enjoyed the programme and the way it all came
together. The facility was crowded but everyone pitched in
and made it all work.
-Very much!
-Wonderful
-Great
-Very good
-Wonderful - perhaps have water available for meals/lunch
-Excellent procedure (under crowded conditions)
-They all met my expectations and often surpassed them. Very
informative, quaint setting, great food.
-Fine
-Lovely setting, informative kit, interesting speakers
-Everything quite good, lack of space of course somewhat of a
problem, but everyone good natured about all.
-Very enjoyable, ran on schedule. Lunch, apple cider and
crafts were great.
-less participants & maybe have participants bring their own
pencils, scissors, pens.
-Very knowledgable
-They were very helpful and spoke clearly
-Excellent presentation. The lunch was fantastic _ tasty.
-It was very good
-Participants should be asked to bring scissors
-More room
4. What changes or improvements would you suggest?
-More room only, but still good.
-More about Christmas past.
-None
-More lighting, sharper scissors.
-Less participants perhaps although its nice to have an
enthusiastic group.
-The crafts
-Ask participants to bring scissors.
-Each person bring own pencil & scissors.
-Less but harder.
-The video was dull, perhaps a display would have been more
interesting.
-Do you have a variety of crafts or would they be the same
each year?
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Would you prefer (more/less/same amount) of activity by
participants?
-Same
-Nicely balanced
-The activity was just right - a real chance to try everything
and the teachers were very patient with us.
-Just the right amount
-More
-It was just fine the way it was.
-This was fine
-I thought there was quite a good balance between instructions
etc, & hands on.
6. Would you prefer (more/less/same amount) of talks?
-same
-Just right
-The talks were both relevant and interesting.
-More historical slide presentations
-More
-Less
7. Would you attend workshops if they were held in a location
near your community?
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-each year...23 yes
-every other year...6 yes
-no response...1D
8. Additional comments:
"Well done"
"A most interesting & educational day"
"Lovely!
Many thanks"
a great day. The information was good, clearly
easy to understand. The food was excellent.
made were delicious, and it was helpful to have
"This was
delivered and
The treats we
the recipes"
"Thank you for all your efforts on our behalf"
"Wonderful day - thank you!"
"A great day! Super lunch!"
"Enjoyed everything about this workshop"
"Excellent workshop & food"
"A very informative workshop. Well organized and friendly"
"Well done, very enjoyable, adequate demonstration foods.
"This was very much enjoyed"
"Maybe have construction paper, toilet paper etc, in a bag for
each participant, therefore, each person would have supplies.
Give each person a bag of supplies when registering, instead
of trying to scramble for pieces of paper etc."
"Super, loved it all"
"Very enjoyable day with delicious lunch"
"It is re-assuring to see such local participation, interest
& pride in our past"
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Ministry 01
Municipal Affairs
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Office of the Minister
777 Bay Street
Toronto ON M5G 2E5
(416) 585.7000
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W\VOR'S OffiCIO
TO ALL HEADS OF COUNCILS:
As you know, my colleague, Finance Minister Ernie Eves, issued an economic update
yesterday outlining the current fiscal situation in Ontario and prospects for the future. In
his update, the Minister noted that Ontario's fiscal agenda is on track, and that continued
improvement in the economy is projected.
For municipalities, there is a continued emphasis on local accountability for local
spending. To help you make these important spending decisions, we will be announcing,
in the very near future, the amount of transfer payments that will be forthcoming in 1997
to municipalities and detailed information about individual allocations.
We recognize that municipalities are also anxious to hear our Government's decisions
regarding the "Who Does What" exercise. The Government values the input already
provided by municipalities in this important process. The complete overhaul of who does
what in the delivery and funding of many government services will ensure the very best
service delivery by reducing waste, duplication and the over-all cost of the government at
the provincial and local levels.
To date, the Panel has made numerous recommendations to the Government on a wide
range of issues. We anticipate that we will make final decisions based on these
recommendations shortly,
conveyed to you.
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Communique
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Ministry of Finance
Queen's Park
Toronto ON M7A 1Y7
Ministere des Finances
Oueen's Park
Toronto ON M7A 1Y7
1996 ONTARIO ECONOMIC AND FISCAL OUTLOOK
FOR IMMEDIATE ~J::II=A..SE:
NOVEMBER 28, 1996
TAX CUTS CREATE STRONGER ECONOMY, MORE JOBS. SAYS EVES
Toronto - Finance Minister Ernie Eves today said that the government's plan for a
balanced budget and tax cuts is working to create jobs and restore prosperity in Ontario.
In a mid-year update to the standing Committee on FISCal and Economic Affairs, Eves
released figures that show that the govemmenfs plan to balance the budget by the end
of the fiscal year 2000-01 is on track. He added that, with improving economic
performance, he fully expects the province wiD exceed its 1996-97 budget target just as
last year.
"When this government took office, we faced a deficit of $11.2 billion. This meant that
the government was spending $1 miUion more per hou.r than it was taking in," Eves said.
"By next year, we will have reduced the deficit to $6.6 billion, a reduction of more than
40 per cent," added Eves.
Eves also pointed out that on January 1, 1997, Ontarians take-home pay wJ1l go up
again as the second stage of the tax cut announced in the 1996 Budget comes into
effect. "This will mark the second time in six months that Ontario taxpayers will see an
increase in their take home pay. Fully half of the 30 per cent personal income tax cut
will have been delivered as promised," said Eves.
Eves emphasized that the govemment's agenda to create jobs through tax cuts is not
limited to cutting personal income taxes. "Everyone agrees that payroll taxes kiD jobs -
we are doing something about it" As of January 1, the government will cut the
employer health tax for all businesses. "This will create jobs. When fully implemented,
it will mean that 88 per cent of private sector Ontario employers no longer have to pay
this payroll tax: said Eves.
Eves also restated his position that the federal Employment Insurance (EI) payroll tax is
being maintained at a level far higher than is needed to support benefits and provide for
a future economic downturn. He pointed out that the Canadian Federation of
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Independent Business and the Chamber of Commerce have stated there is clearly room
for EI premiums to come down from the $2.90 rate announced on November 19.
The Minister said that providing Ontarians with well-deserved tax relief is a key part of
the govemment's job creation strategy, and that strategy is working. Since June 1995,
there have been 127,000 net new jobs created in Ontario - close to 60 per cent of all
jobs created in Canada. Eves noted that he fully expects that the Ontario economy will
again outperform cautious govemment projections and should exceed projected levels
of jOb creation.
"Jobs are being created, business and consumer confidence is up and the govemment
is meeting its targetS towards a balanced budget. This shows our plan is working: said
Eves. "Today, Ontarians have more reasons to look to their future with confidence and
optimism. .
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Contact:
Karin Dillabough
Communications Branch
325-0333
Bev Hammond
Minister's Office
325-9566
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Ontario's Strong Economy,
Creating Jobs
1996
Ontario
Economic and
Fiscal Outloo,k
The Honourable Ernie Eves, a.c.
Minister of Finance
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General enquiries regarding
Ontario's Strong Economy, Creating Jobs
should be directed to:
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Ministry of Finance
Frost Building South, Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario M7 A 1Y7
(416) 325-0333
Copies are available free from:
In person:
Publications Ontario Bookstore
880 Bay Street, Toronto
Telephone (416) 326-5300
By phone:
Ministry of Finance 1-800-263-7965
French language Enquiries
1-800-668-5821
Telephone Device for the
Hearing Impaired (TrY) 1-800-263-7776
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Toll-free long distance 1-800-668-9938
By Mail:
Out-of-town customers write or call:
Publications Ontario Mail Order Service
880 Bay Street, 5th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M7A 1N8
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Ite document La vigueur de I'economie del'Ontario cree des emplois, Perspectives
economiques et revue financiere de I'Ontario de 1996 est disponible,en franyais.
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ONTARIO'S STRONG ECONOMY, CREATING JOBS
I am pleased today to present Ontario's
1996 Economic Outlook and Fiscal
Review for the information of members of
the Legislature and for all Ontarians,
Over the last year and a half, the
Government has acted to renew the
province's economy and get Ontario back
to work. Today I am providing a mid-year
update on what I believe to be the
concrete results of those actions,
including an economy that is outpacing
the cautious Budget projection of 1.9 per
cent growth for 1996 and is now
expected to grow by 2.3 per cent this
year.
In addition to this Statement, I am
releasing a document containing more
than 100 pages of additional information
focussed on Ontario's economic outlook
and fiscal position. This information will
be useful to Ontarians in understanding,
in detail, the economic and fiscal
environment in which we will be
preparing the 1997 Budget.
Furthermore, I will also be tabling in the
Legislature Ontario's 1996 Open
Financial Disclosure Report, which
outlines Ontario's financing activities.
This information will, I trust, be useful to
those wishing to offer advice or ideas to
the Standing Committee on Finance and
Economic Affairs, to members of the
Legislature or to me, directly, as Minister
of Finance, on the measures to be
included in the 1997 Budget. As
indicated when Ministry business plans
were released last April. we want to hear,
Ontario Real GDP GroMh
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ideas on how we can become 'a more
efficient, innovative and accountable
government. We continue to be ,open to
new and innovative ideas to achieve the
objectives we have set as a Province.
Our actions taken to date are producing
tangible results and our plan is working
for Ontarians.
Our Plan is Working
In the Common Sense Revolution and
the Throne Speech, we described our
vision for Ontario and our plan to make
that vision a reality. We are removing the
obstacles that too much government and
red tape have put in the way ot' people
who want to create jobs in Ontario.
Obstacles such as high taxes and
ballooning deficits threaten our children's
future and choke our economy.
When this government took office, we
faced a deficit of $11.2 billion. ,This
meant that the government was spending
$1 million per hour more than it was
taking in. In the Budget, we took the
T1ecessary actions and cut the deficit this
year to $8.2 billion, a reduction of
$3 billion or 27 per cent. By next year,
we will have reduced that deficit to $6.6
billion, a reduction of more than 40 per
cent. We will keep on that downward
trend until the deficit is eliminated by the
end of the fiscal year 2000-01.
So, I am pleased to report that the
economic and fiscal plan that this
government has put in place is on track.
We 'have over-achieved our fiscal target
for last year by almost $600 mil/ion.
Ontario's Balanced Budget Plan
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1995-96 Fiscal Performance
$ millions
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_roue 46.786 48,359 1,573
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Pr09f'8ms ~.713 44.005 292
Restructuring Wid Other 1,352 1,352
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Total Program Expense 43.713 45,357 1,644
Capital 3,412 3.473 61
Public Debt mtereet 8,969 8.255 (714)
Total Expense 56.094 57.085 991
Defictt 9,306 8.726 (562)
With improved economic performance, I
would expect that we will not need to use
the $650 million reserve set aside in the
1996 Budget for this year unless some
unanticipated risk, such as an economic
downturn, occurs to require its use, We
need to stay vigilant in our management
of the Province's budget. However, just
as last year, with improving economic
performance, I fully expect that we will
exceed our 1996-97 budget target.
Our 5-year Balanced Budget plan is
already producing dividends
. 127,000 net new jobs since June,
1995
. improved economic performance,
including lower interest rates
. lower interest rates compared to the
U.S., due, in part to more responsible
fiscal policy across Canada
. renewed confidence on the part of
consumers and investors
. over-achievement of fiscal targets and
flexibility to make key reinvestments
in services of critical importance to all
Ontarians.
According to the Conference Board of
Canada, consumer confidence in Ontario
has risen by 19.2 per cent so far this
year.
Nationally, business confidence held
steady in the third quarter, with 53 per
cent of respondents citing Ontario as the
most desirable province for investment.
For example, businesses in Ontario are
planning to increase plant and equipment
spending by 11.9 per cent in 1996.
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Since June, 1995 127,000 net new jobs
have been created in Ontario. Close to
60 percent of all jobs created in Canada
over this period were created in Ontario.
Prudent and cautious projections suggest
the creation of between 200,000 and
300,000 net new jObs over the next two
years. We fully expect that the Ontario
economy will again outperform our
cautious projections and exceed these
levels of job creation:
Lower interest rates are another indicator
of domestic and intemational confidence
in the economic and fiscal policies being
pursued in this country. The prime
lending rate is at its lowest level since
1956. Five-year mortgage rates are at
their lowest level since 1965. Housing
resales have increased 24 per cent so far
this year. Housing starts are up 21.6 per
cent from last year. Both housing resales
and housing starts are expected to
continue to strengthen Over the next few
years as stronger job gains, lower
mortgage rates and improved consumer
and business confidence support an
increase in activity.
Cutting Taxes and Creating Jobs
Providing Ontarians with well deserved
tax relief is a key part of our job creation
strategy.
It is leaving more money in Ontarians
pockets now. By leaving more money in
Ontarians pockets now and laying out a
real plan to continue to cut taxes, we are
restoring confidence about the future,
This will encourage people to buy what
they need and want for themselves and
their families,
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incentives for businesses to invest in
Ontario and for entrepreneurs to start up
new businesses. For people to take the
risks of building or expanding
businesses, they need to see the
potential rewards of their efforts. Our
plan for competitive tax rates will make
this happen.
A competitive tax system is also critical to
attract those with specialized skills to
companies in Ontario. These are the
people and companies that can help
Ontario compete throughout the world.
Their success means jobs and growth
not just for the companies themselves,
but for their suppliers and related
companies in Ontario and across the
country.
On January 1, 1997, Ontarian's take-
home pay will go up again as the second
stage of the tax cut announced in the
1996 Budget comes into effect. Fully
half of the promised 30 per cent personal
income tax cut will have been delivered,
as promised. This will mark the second
time in six months that Ontario taxpayers
will see an increase in their take-home
pay.
By 1999, we will have reduced Ontario's
personal income tax rate by 30.2 per
cent. For many with modest incomes,
the tax cut will be even larger. Ninety-
one per cent of all taxpayers will receive
a tax cut of 30 per cent or more. With
these changes, 10,000 more Ontarians
with low incomes will have their,Ontario
income taxes entirely eliminated and
more than 1.1 million Ontarians will
benefit from the Ontario Tax Reduction,
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And, the top marginal tax rate in Ontario
will be reduced to 49.6 cents on each
dOllar eamed, the second lowest in
Canada.
These changes all mean more money for
people to spend or invest, more
incentives for initiative and growth and a
more competitive tax system - and that
means jobs.
Our agenda to create jobs through tax
cuts is not limited tei cutting personal
income taxes. Everyone agrees that
payroll taxes kill jobs - we are doing
something about it. As of January 1, we
will cut the employer health tax for all
businesses. This will create jobs. When
fully implemented, it will mean that 88 per
cent of private sector Ontario employers
no longer have to pay this payroll tax.
This fall, the govemment kept its
commitment to cut the average Workers'
Compensation premium payroll tax by 5
per cent.
However, the federal Employment
Insurance payroll tax is being maintained
at a level far higher than is needed to
support benefits and provide for a future
econorryic downtum. As both the
Canadian Federation of Independent
Business and the Chamber of Commerce
have stated, there is clearly room for EI
premiums to come down from the $2.90
rate announced on November 19.
We have ended the tax and spend
POlicie, of the last decade. Last year's
BUdget contained 10 tax cuts, including
the personal income tax cut and the cuts
to the Employer Health tax, among
Private-Sector employers Requirecllo Pay the
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io Personal Income Tax Rate Cut
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· EHT Elimination tor Selt Employed
· Race Tracks Tax Rate Cut
· RST Exemption tor Call Centres
· RST Exemption on Fann Building Materials
. LTT Rebate tor First-time New Hornebuyers
· Film and Television Tax Credit
. Co-operative Education Tax Credit
. Paralleling Federal CIT Reductions
others. We have exempted call centres
from Retail Sales Tax. Since the Budget,
IBM has opened a 1,000 job call centre in
North York and S&P Data opened a new
30D-job call centre in North Bay. Canada
Trust, CIBC Insurance and TD Bank are
among others expanding their call
centres.
We have also provided a rebate of retail
sales tax on building materials available
to Ontario's more than 60,000 farmers,
through the end of this fiscal year. We
have provided an incentive for first-time
home buyers purchasing newly
constructed homes, in the form of a
rebate of the Land Transfer Tax, through
March 31,1997.
Other tax measures include the
introduction of the Ontario Film and
Television Tax Credit, the Co-operative
Education Tax Credit, a reduction in the
Race Tracks Tax and, by 1999, the
elimination of the Employer Health tax on
the self-employed. We have also
paralleled a number of federal corporate
tax budget changes that result in tax
reductions.
In the 1997 Budget, I will announce the
nexl steps in implementing the continuing
reduction in personal income taxes.
Ontario's Economy is
Responding to our Plan
Ontario's economy is showing solid
progress. In the 1996 Budget, we
expected real economic growth of 1 .9 per
cent in 1996. As I indicated earlier, our
current outlook is for 2.3 per cent growth
this year, increasing to 2.9 per cent in
1997 and 3.0 per cent in 1998.
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Lower taxes, more jobs and increased
wages will/ead to stronger growth in
disposable income and consumer
spending. In stark contrast to the
reductions in real disposable income
experienced during the early 1990's, real
disposable income is expected to rise by
2.3 per cent in 1997. This should lead to
a 2.5 per cent rise in consumer spending,
Investment spending is expected to rise
sharply as business confidence is
restored. Ontario's machinery and
equipment investment is expected to
grow by 10.0 per cent per year, on
average, over the 1996-98 period,
Non-residential construction will also
expand rapidly, rising at an average
annual rate of 6.3 per cent over the 1996
to 1998 period, a significant turnaround
following 6 years of decline.
Ontario accounts for close to 60 per cent
of Canadian manufactured exports. With
a much improved competitive position,
Ontario exporters are expected to
continue to gain market share in foreign
l)1arkets. Exports are projected to rise by
an average 4.8 per cent over the 1996 to
1998 period.
Export growth has produced a record
trade surplus, and, in the second quarter
of 1996 eliminated Canada's current
account deficit. Ontario's strong
competitive position has made a major
contribution.
Further details on the economic oul/ook
are contained in Ontario's 1996
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Stayinfj the Course
We are implementing changes that will
make govemment work better for the
people of Ontario. We will continue our
efforts to identify additional savings over
the next several months through the
Budget preparation and ministry business
planning process. These savings will not
only assure achievement of our balanced
budget target - they will permit significant
and substantial reinvestment in improving
health care, education and other services
that Ontarians have told us are priorities.
We are working toward completion of the
process of finding savings in the
government's own operations and
programs. These programs are currently
being reviewed and decisions will be
announced by the responsible ministers
following completion of the ministry
business planning process directed by
my colleague Dave Johnson, Chair of
Managef'(lent Board.
Local Governments
The Who DoesWhat panel, chaired by
David Crombie, is expected to release
the complete set of its recommendations
early in December. The wide-ranging
reforms to the organization,
management, and financing of local
services being examined are directed at
increasing accountability, eliminating
overlap and duplication, improving quality
of services and enhancing value for the
taxpayers' money,
In my November 1995 Fiscal and
Economic Statement, I announced a two-
year funding commitment for grants to
municipalities,
LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORMS WILL:
. Increase accountability
. Eliminate overlap and duplication
. Improve quality of services
. Enhance value for taxpayers' money
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Schools
For years, education spending in Ontario
has been increased without ensuring that
money was directed where it was needed
most-to educating students in the
classroom. The Sweeney Report found
that as much as 47 cents out of every
dollar was spent outside the classroom.
We have made it our priority to focus
spending on students in the classroom,
The Minister of Education and Training
has already announced a number of
measures to improve the quality of
education in Ontario classrooms, We are
implementing a demanding curriculum,
setting clear standards for students to
meet, and using province-wide testing to
measure student achievement against
those standards.
A new funding model is being designed
for our education system to make it fair
and more accountable to taxpayers, The
Minister is also reviewing the issue of
school govemance and he will be making
a comprehensive announcement on
restructuring and funding in the school
sector.
Colleges and Universities
The knowledge and skills of Ontario's
labour force are a key economic strength
of the province and are qualities on which
our program of jobs and growth will build.
Our colleges and universities playa
critical role in providing the education,
skills and research needed in a
competitive economy.
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The Advisory Panel on Future Directions
for Post-secondary Education is studying
the future of our post-secondary
institutions and is expected to report by
December 15. The Minister of Education
and Training will announce funding levels
for colleges and universities shortly
thereafter.
Initiatives introduced in the 1996 Budget
will continue to assist the post-secondary
sector.
, The Co-operative Education Tax Credit
will help promote co-op programs across
the province. Ontario Student
Opportunity Trust Funds will assist
qualified students who need support to
take advantage of the opportunities
offered by our post-secondary system.
This initiative has been an outstanding
success.
Universities and colleges are on track to
achieve their targets of raising nearly
$100 million from companies and
individuals. The Province will match any
donations to these trust funds made
before March 31,1997.
Hospitals
I want every person, every patient and
every parent in Ontario to know that this
government is committed to funding the
health care services we all need. Before
we were elected, we promised to keep
health care spending at no less than
$17.4 billion.
We have kept our promise, we are
keeping our promise and we will continue
to keep our promise, In 1996-97 we
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have allocated $17.7 billion to health
care.
In my November, 1995, Fiscal and
Economic Statement, I announced a
three year funding envelope for
hospitals.
We recognize that restructuring to
improve the quality of health care will
require major reinvestment. We are
committed to making the necessary
investments. In the coming days and
weeks my colleague the Honourable Jim
Wilson, Minister of Health, will announce
reinvestments in health care in Thunder
Bay, Sudbury and other communities.
As part of our commitment to maintaining
the health system, we have already
made significant new investments. More
people of all ages will receive higher
levels of care in their homes through the
reinvestment of $170 million into
community-based long term care,
An additional 80,000 seniors and people
with disabilities will receive services such
- as nursing, therapy, homemaking and
meal programs through this support and
reinvestment, which will also create some
. 4,400 full-time front-line positions for
nurses and other health care providers in
communities across the province.
We have increased funding for cardiac
care to enable cardiac surgeons to
perform 1,500, or 19 per cent, more
operations than they did in 1995-96,
We have earmarked $15.5 million for
additional training for Ontario's
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In order to help correct the physician
shortages in Northern and rural Ontario,
we are increasing the funding for
Northern medical schools, funding a rural
training program at the University of
Western Ontario and paying higher
weekend wages to doctors working in
emergency wards in underserviced
areas.
We are also establishing 30 more
examination centres for early detection of
breast cancer through the reinvestment
of $24 million. We are equipping
communities across the province with
modem diagnostic technology in the form
of 23 additional Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI) units. We have made 275
new drugs available to seniors and
welfare recipients.
We are reinvesting $23.5 million to
enhance community-based mental health
services, to ensure that services are in
place in the community before any more
changes are made to in-patient services
delivered by psychiatric hospitals.
We are reinvesting $25 million to expand
dialysis services, improve access to care
and provide treatment for more patients
with chronic kidney failure. Since
complications from diabetes are a major
cause of kidney failure, we have also
introduced programs that raise
awareness about diabetes and how to
reduce its incidence,
We have also reinvested $25 million in
hospitals, mostly in the Greater Toronto
Area, that are coping with the most
intense population pressures in Ontario,
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To date, the Minister of Health has made
almost 40 major reinvestment
announcements, with many more to
come.
Ontario's Strong Economy,
Creating Jobs
It has been a year and a half since the
people of this province asked us to
restore their vision of Ontario as a place
of prosperity and opportunity.
Today, Ontario's economy is regaining
strength. Jobs are being created in
increasing numbers. Interest rates are
down and consumer and business
confidence is up. Businesses are adding
new employees, purchasing machinery
and equipment and expanding and
locating in Ontario. We are meeting our
targets towards a balanced budget.
Today, more Ontarians are buying
homes, finding new jobs and investing in
the future.
The people of Ontario want to know that
tomorrow will be better than today-for
themselves, and for their children.
And, today, Ontarians have more reasons
to look to that future with confidence and
optimism.
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Chair, Environment Committee
Frank Baldassini
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ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
December 20, 1996
Ms. Patti Barrie, Clerk
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temerance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
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Dear Ms. Barrie:
RE: MUNICIPAL "CLEAN AIR" SUMMIT
Attached for your information and such action as may be necessary is an extract of
Clause 1 of Environment Committee Report No. 12 dated November 21, 1996, which was
adopted by the Council of the City of North York on December 11, 1996, respecting the
subject matter, which I trust you will find self-explanatory.
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EXTRACT OF CLAUSE 1 OF ENVIRONMENT COMMllTEE
REPORT NO. 12 DATED NOVEMBER 21, 1996
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 11, 1996
BY RESOLUTION NO. 96-18
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MUNICIPAL "CLEAN AIR" SUMMIT
Your Committee had before tt the following report (Octobar 30. 1996) from the
Envlronmant Committee Coordinator:
"BACKGROUND
On July 10, 1996 Council adopted Environment Committea Report
No, 7 dated June 6, 1996 respecting 'Air Quality Alert In the City
of North York'. The Environment Committee recommended that
the report (May 21, 1996) from the Environment Committee
Coordinator be received; that the City of North York continue to
support public transportation including fare and system integration
in the GT A as a responsible alternative to the automobile to
respond to the degradation of our air quality; and that the
appropriate City Officials take the necessary action to carry out
the recommendations.
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The Blue Ribbon Committee was established by Metro Council to
examine air quality In the GT A, Members are represented by local
municipaltties including Metro, Environment Caneda and other
organizations, Environment Canada financially supported the
pubilcation of the Blue Ribbon Committee Report.
DISCUSSION
The Staff Environment Team has developed an Environment
Committee information publication called 'Clean Air and You' that
will inform individuals how they can Improve our Environment and
Air Quality,
The Chair of the Blue Ribbon Committee has requested that their
Resolution be endorsed by all Councils in the GT A.
The Resolution was sent to appropriate members of the Staff
Environment Team for comment from their Department's
perspective,
The North York Transportation Department has provided
information from a transportation perspective for consideration by
the Staff Environment Team and Environment Committee.
The North York Planning Department has commented that the
sustainable transportation planning policies should sutt the local
context and resources,
The Staff Environment Team supports the Blue Ribbon Report
inttiatives in principle as outlined in the Resolution.
However, the SET is not prepared to recommend any iniliative to
control engine idling of stationary City vehicles used for
emergencies, radio dispatch, hydraulic equipment, pumping and
safety lights,
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The SET at its meeting on October 16, 1996 discussed the
feasibility of a By-law to deal with the idling of stationary vehicles.
It was decided that the Environment Committee should continue
to educate the public in prevention programs to combat air
pollution and not recommend the preparation of a vehicle idling
By-law.
Because of implications for the mandate and financial resources
of the Public Health Department. it was suggested by the Public
Health Department that the Environment Committee continue Its
commitment to public education and prevention programs to
combat air pollution.
CONCLUSION
The Staff Environment Team supports the Blue Ribbon Committee
Resolution in principle.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Environment Committee endorse the
Blue Ribbon Committee Resolution with the noted amendments
(attached as Appendix 'A')* and that the amended resolution be
circulated to all municipalities in the GTA for endorsement.'
. Attached as Schedule "A".
Your Committee also had before it the following communications:
a) (September 24, 1996) from Metro Council/or Joan King forwarding the
June 4, 1996 report entitled "Municipal 'Clean Air' Summit Blue Ribbon
Committee Report';
c) (August 7, 1996) from Mr, Ron Maurice, Director of Council Services and
City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of York, 2700 Eglinton Avenue
West, York, M6M lVl; and
d) (August 28. 1996) from Mr. John D. Leach, City Clerk, The City of
Vaughan, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan, LSA 1Tl;
copies of which are attached as part of Schedule "A".
Your Committee RECOMMENDS that:
a) the report (October 30, 1996) from the Environment Committee
Coordinator be adopted; and
b) Council ENDORSE the amended motion and forward the same to
Environment Canada, the Ministry of Environment and Energy and
ail area municipalities within the GT A for their consideration and
endorsatlon.
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Blue Ribbon Committee Resolution (as amended by the Staff Environment Team)
(amendments Irom the Stall Environment Team listed in bold)
WHEREAS the Greater Toronto Area is the largest metropolitan area in the Windsor/Quebec
City Corridor;
WHEREAS concentrations 01 ground level ozone exceed the Ontario objective lor acceptable
outdoor air quality in the Windsor/Quebec City Corridor and carbon monoxide and particulate
matter have been shown to adversely affect human health in the concentrations which exist
in the GTA;
WHEREAS motor vehicles are responsible lor a significant portion 01 these pollutants and
their precursors in the GT A;
WHEREAS public transit in urban areas Is the most viable approach to address the
social Impact of the automobile on the air quality; and
WHEREAS mandatory enhanced vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance programs
have been shown to reduce emissions 01 these harmful pollutants,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province of Ontario be requested to undertake
a study of the true cost to the cuts in public transit service with an aim to reinstate
those services where other modes of travel are seen to be a detriment to the air
quality;
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AND FURTHER, THAT the Province of Ontario accelerate Its review Of the Integration
of transit authorities In the GTA, to ensure that the most cost effective transit service
can be provided;
AND FURTHER, THAT the Province of Ontario approach the Federal Government with
an appeal to act and financially support those areas 01 responsibility In an assault to
curb the increasing degradation 01 air quality;
AND FURTHER, THAT municipaJilies reduce automobile use and emissions Irom their own
operations through the implementation 01 Green Fleets and Employee Trip Reduction
Projects; ,
AN D FU RTH ER, THAT municipalities develop sustainable transportation planning policies with
timetables lor their implementation;
AND FURTHER, THAT municipalities commit to public education and prevention
programs to combat air pollution;
AND FURTHER, THAT the Mayors and Regional Chairs of the GTA establish a Clean Air
Committee to coordinate clean air initiatives, and an integrated transit system lor the GT A,
and to advise the Ministry of Environment and Energy 01 local concerns;
AND FURTHER. THAT all GTA municipalities endorse this motion and inlorm the Premier of
Ontario,
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On February 18, 1996, the Toronto Transit Commission introduced significant service
reductions, the majority of which affected bus service throughout Metropolitan Toronto. This
action was precipitated by a number of factors but the most pivotal was the cut in the Provincial
subsidy of $47 million.
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seen to be disposable. These 'cuts' translated into financial savings to the overall operating costs
of the Toronto Transit Commission and were endorsed to meet budgetary targets without due
consideration or meaningful dialogue with respect to the inherent cost to the environment.
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approach to address the continuing degradation of the environment.
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The post war urban planning of Metropolitan Toronto was oriented towards the use of the car,
and the more recent urban planning of the surrounding 'regions' continue a land use trend to be
automobile based. Urban sprawl has not been limited to the road network necessary to support
development as it is evident that in certain areas. the roads no longer have the ability to carry
traffic in an efficient and unimpeded manner.
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approach to driving becomes the nann rather than the exception, then a further review of this
forrn of travel, in particular, the effect on the air quality must be evaluated in relation to other
options which are considered to be both feasible and cost efficient.
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saves energy and improves the air quality of urban areas. Simply put, lransit vehicles are many
times more efficient than the auto when it comes to moving large numbers of people at a given
time. Therefore, why is transit not being used 10 ils fullest extent by the public and supported
by the government?
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where high population densities <residential and employment) create the opportunity for transit
to move large numbers of people efficiently. When ridership is high, public transit has the
ability to cover its own direct cost and reduce the social costs of pollution, excessive energy lIse
and congestion. However, traditional transit service is lIImble to be cost eflicient in and arollnd
the urban areas. Another drawback to the suburban communities is that traditional transit service
will never be able to meet all the demands of less dense areas.
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operating costs as well as costs towards improvements to the existing transit facilities. Under the
present economic climate, this pattern may continue resulting in the inability to provide a cost
efficient service. Where service is not provided, then there is a greater reliance of the
automobile in the outlying areas.
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redeveloping) and in typical suburban residential neighbourhoods without seriolls consequence
to the environment. Cars caught in traffic queues deposit significant concentrations of ground
level pollutants such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide into
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Typical automobile commuters are generally indifferent to municipal boundaries and freely cross
from region to region as their origin and destination dictates. However, ~hen it comes to taking
the automobile driver out of the car and placing him or her into public transit, municipal
boundaries may cause difficulties.
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which is readily accessible, clean, reliable and cost efficient in comparison with automobile
operating costs of maintenance and parking, as well as travel time.
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total elapsed travel time (time including walking to/from a bus stop or subway) therefore
minimizing actual travel time on the public transit system would help increase transit lIse. The
need to ttansfer to complete a trip (and time associated with the transfer) is viewed as onerous
by most travellers.
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Passengers on the TIC system appear to be content to make one transfer either from bus to bus,
or from bus to subway. However. TIC studies have identified that there is a general reluctance
[Q make more than one transfer per trip if it can be avoided. A deterrent to public transit is when
commuters from the regional areas have to make transfers not only from bus to bus, but from
one transit authority to another.
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The grid system of concession roads in the Greater Toronto Area, is conducive to efficient and
frequent public transit during the peak hours. Subject to the internal street pattern of the
concession blocks, complementary local feeder bus service must be considered.
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It is estimated that there are approximately 17,000 pedestrian person trips per day (two way
trips) crossing the boundary of Metropolitan Toronto in order to access only one transit
authority, the TIC. The Province, through a GTA Task Force on Fare Integration, was
instrumental in bringing together fare integration between the GO Transit and the TIC systems,
in the form of a monthly pass. However, this did not take into account 'day trippers' and
therefore further action on fare integration is required.
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the type of service which should be expanded. Most regional authorities have service to connect
its buses with the TIC subway, but a more comprehensive service is required to carry
passengers between those areas which should rely on transit, reduce transfers, keep the fare
system attractive, thereby providing the automobile driver with a viable alternative.
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If a transit system is in place providing the service required, then the government has the option
to further encourage motorists to use public transit. As in certain cities in Europe, drivers within
designated areas purchase and display a monthly transit pass (TIC 'Metropass'). Revenue from
the sale of the 'transit pass' would automatically go to offset the operating cost of the local
transit authority.
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during peak periods, but psychologically, the displayed pass would be a constant reminder of
the transil alternative that exists. Enforcement of this strategy is key to its success and therefore
the appropriate legislative changes would have to be made.
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Unfortunately, this approach has been viewed too radical for drivers who have legitimate reasons
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are shared by buses, taxis, bicycles and private automobiles with three or more persons. HOV
lanes must constantly be evaluated and expanded lIpon when a more integrated transit service
is provided, principally that there is continuity of the HOV lanes into the regions. It is
important for automobile drivers caught in traffic queues to witness the unimpeded movement
of buses during the busiest time of the day.
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\Vhen parking is perceived as being convenient and free, many commuters will use their cars.
Parking often is provided as an employment benefit however, if an employer provides public
transit subsidy, then the employee must declare the subsidy as a taxable benetit. Consequently,
this must be looked at by the federal Government in more detail.
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special environment tax against the employer. (c'ncotfra~in.lJ Clulnmohile usc' can be sc~en as a tax
on air qua/if)') the proceeds of which would be allocated towards programmes to improve the
environment.
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the form of an additional commercial business tax. Government operated or regulated parking
lots (parking authorities) with appropriate regulation should be operated in a manner to influence
the use of the .automobile travelling into the downtown or other areas where good transit service
is provided. Parking lots should not be viewed as competitive commercial enterprise whiCh
actually attracts cars onto the road network merely for financial gain.
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In the regions which immediately surround Metropolitan Toronto, there are a number of transit
amhorities or operating agencies. Duplication of service to the public is not the question, but
proper, adequate and efficient service to the public is. Fare integration, service integration, user
pay must be evaluated in the context of social cost and not only service cost.
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minibuses to vans on the less used routes and possible for evening service.
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have led to significant environmental benefits and can be demonstrated.
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One of the important challenges facing transit agencies is a stable and continuing funding base
for its operation. To raise fares to offset budget shortfalls should not be automatic as this usually
results in loss in ridership which may. or may not return in time.
Since emissions per kilometre travelled from diesel buses decreases as there average operating
speed increases transit priority measures for the operation for the diesel bus fleet can further
reduce air pollutant emissions. Improving traffic flow for transit with the assistance of HOV
lanes, air quality will benefit, and the reliability of service should assist with the transfer of
drivers to transit.
11.0 The Provincial Government
Many of the transit problems go far deeper than the issue of inadequate service. In order to
effectively influence change, it is necessary that the funding agencies develop policies and make
decisions from a broader range of factors.
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with respect to acceptable impacts on the environment (Environmental Protection Act,
Environmental Assessment Act), it would be prudent for this level of Government undertake a
thorough review of the existing transit authorities in and around the Metropolitan area. In this
regard, efficient interface between existing services, and possibly the amalgamation of authorities
where appropriate, should be COnsidered. The Province should also study the real cost of
service cuts and not only its financial obligations to the taxpayer.
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As air knows no boundaries, and much of the air quality in the Greater Toronto Area is effected
by the prevailing south westerly wind, then the effects to the environment are more global in
character. Through the high gasoline taxes, and the extent of consumption gasoline in the GTA,
then the Federal Government should consider special subsidies to transit operators in this region
as its contribution towards the assault against the ever increasing problem of air quality
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From a national study, three quarters of Canadians believe that more money should be spent on
public transit. In larger cities, only 20% of automobile commuters actually require their car
every day of the week, for work or for personal errands on their commute to work.
Consequently, there is the potential for a signiticant change to public transit if service demands
can be met.
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Public transit reduces air pollution, saves energy and improves the air quality of urban life,
transit vehicles are many times more efficient than the auto.
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of personal vehicle travel are likely to deleriorate significantly, heighten the need for new
options and strategies to enhance mobility slIch as public transit.
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proponions, evidenced each year by the number of air quality advisory warning s issued during
the summer months. Government leadership is required now to establish the strategy which will
alter travel behaviour by providing an improved and more efticient transit system.
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The City of North York support public transit in urban areas as the mosl viable approach to
address the social impact of the aUlomobile on Ihe air quality. Therefore, it is recommended
that the Province of Ontario be requested to:
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Undertake a study of the true cost to the 'cuts' in public transit service with ,m
aim to reinstate those service where other modes of travel are seen to be a
detriment to the air quality;
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Toronto Area. to ensure that the most cost effective transit services can be
provided; and,
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those areas of responsibility in an assault to curb the increasing degradation of air
quality.
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Municipal "Clean Air" Summit
Blue Ribbon Committee Report
June 4, 1996
BAD AIR IURT: I"S
HIlLING US ~~E::~:~~2~
THE SUNDAY SUN
TORONTO. Ontario
Sunday. May 5. 1995
METRO WORKS
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Front cover. Botlom line should read 'Metro', not 'Metro We...'
Page I Blue Ribbon Committee membeisliipihOuid inClude Stephanie Thorson,
Toronto Environmental AfIiance
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Borough of East Yor1< incorrectly Identified as City of East Yor1<
Misspelling of member Joan Coiton, EnvIronmentalists Plan Transportation
F"ogure 1 should read "SOE, 1995". not "SOE, 1994'
F"JgUre 10 Is ham Metro's Slate of tile En.L~..~lI Report. 1995
F"Illure 111s ham tile SOE, 1995. The source Is the Canadtan Housing and
Morlgage Corporation .
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Report. 1995 and tile source Is tile Toron!rl Trans~ Commission
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Name
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Association of International
-4utomobili: Manufacturers
Canadian Petroleum Products Institute
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City of frobicoke
City of Mississauga
Cityol Toronto
CdJ"ot York
City of East York
CJe.1D Air P.1rtnffShip
Consumers Gas
Environment Canada
Environment Canada
Feet on the Street
Health Canada
Healtlly City Office
International GaunCH for
Local Environmental Initiatives
International Councillor
Local Environmental Initiatives
The Lung Association
Metro Cycling Committee
MetroCAO
MetroCierk
Metro Economic Development
Metro Council
Metro Planning
Metro Planning
Metro Transportation
!.fetro Transportation
Metro Works
Metro Works
Metro Works
Metro Works
Mmistry of Enrironmenl & Energy
Min/stry of Em'ironment & Energy
Ministry of Transportation
".fotor Venic/; M.inufacturer's
Associalion
0.1;3rIO Hydro
"'Dilution Pre:,;
;).'0- Transit S:,;: Committee
ProtectA,'r
ProtectAir
R:r;ponal Municipality of Halton
Institute for Rist Analysis
Supenor Pr0(J3f1e
Toronto Armospneric Fund
Toromo fnvm:mmental Alliance
Toronto Transr; Commission
Transponatio., 2000
Tn; Watufl1Jin] Regeneration Trust
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Adrian Bradford
Bob Clapp
Michael Edmonds
Peter Mifczyn
David Culham
Kate Lazier
Joe Milleve
Lorna Krawchuk
Jane Hargraft
John Finch
Esther Bobet
Terry Allsopp
Helen Hansen
Mary Hegan
Usa Salsberg
Phil Jessup
GabrieltJ KalJpos
Ian Morton
PM Pitch
Melissa Evans
BarbSuUivan
Jordan Rothwell
Joan K'mg
David Gurin
Laura Yon Zittwitz
Doug Royd
Ricllard 88ck
Kev;n Loughborough
Bob Davis
Pat Barr.n
Tilley Korovesl
Michael Young
Ian Parrish
Ovi CoIavincenzo
Mark Nantais
Andy Hoffer
Ken Ogilvie
Jack Layton
SteveDuinn
Cathy Wallis
Kathy Gastle
John Hicks
John Fuke
Deborah Sword
Joan Dorion
Nick Colella
Ross Snetsinger
Beth Benson
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Table of Contcnts
Blue Ribbon Committee - Members
Blue Ribbon Comminee Resolution .........".. 1
Introduction ,."..,...,...........,.""... 3
What is Ihe problem with outdoor nir qualily
in the Greater Toronto Area? .,...:,.......,...5
Wh.o.t is the impact of air pollution
onhum':'Ulh~alth'!.. .......... ..7
What are the solulions?
Enhanced Vehicle Emissions Inspeclion
andMaintenance .... .....................9
Green Fleets and Employee Trip
Reduction Projects...........,........... .11
Sustainable Transportation Planning Policies .., .13
Public Education,........................ .15
GTACleanAirCommiuee ......,.,........ .17
What Is the Blue Ribbon Committee?
The Blue Ribbon Committee was established by
Metro Council 10 examine air quality in the Greater
Toronto Area. The Committee recognized that there
are many sources of air pollutants. but for the
purposes of lhis report. have focused on vehicle
emissions.
Acknowledgements
Metro Council wishes to acknowledge the support
of Blue Ribbon Committee members in as.~embling
Ihis report, Metro Council also wishes to
acknowledge the generous financial support of
Environmenl Canada-Ontario Region. for
contributing 10 the production costs of this
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Windsor/Quebec City Corridor;
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WHEREAS concentrations of ground level ozone exceed the Ontario objective for
acceptable outdoor air quality in the Windsor/Quebec City Corridor and carbon
monoxide and particulate matter have been shown to adversely affect human health in
the concentrations which exist in the GTA;
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WHEREAS motor vehicles are responsible for a significant portion of these pollutants
and their precursors in the GTA; and
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WHEREAS mandatory enhanced vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance
programs have been shown to reduce emissions of these harmful pollutants.
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all municipalities in the GTA support a
mandatory enhanced vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program and request
the Province of Ontario to implement such a program;
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AND FURTHER, THAT municipalities reduce automobile use and emissions from their
own operations through the implementation of Green Fleets and Employee Trip
Reduction Projects;
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policies with timetables for their implementation;
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AND FURTHER, THAT municipalities (with leadership provided by the health units)
commit to public education and prevention programs to combat air pollution;
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Air Committee to co-ordinate clean air initiatives and to advise the Ministry of
Environment and Energy of local concerns;
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Premier of Ontario.
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011 hol summer da)'s, more and more
people are hal'ing serious difficult)'
breathing, especially children, the
elderly. people with asthma. emphysema, chronic
bronchitis alld heart disease, as well as /zealthy
people exercising outdoors. Year after year, alld
SIWlI1/er day after Sll1ll1ller daJ~ the Grealer
TommQ Area earns the dubious distinction of
being Callada's smoggiest metropolitan area. It is
making us sick and shortening Qur lives. The air
ill the GTA;s ill/olerable.
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To be fair. there have been many improvements to our
air o'"er the years: for example. lead. a serious health
threat. is almost absent from the outdoor air. And it is
true that in cenain weather conditions at least 50 per
cent of our air pollution blows in over the border from
the U.S. Reducing that unwelcome import promises to
be aoother- -baUte- liK.e -tiw--ane-against acid rain. In the
me::mtime. there are several effective things we can do
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to reduce the SO per cent of air pollution we produce
ourselves. For example. we can require mandatory
annual emissions lests and rep<lirs of all automobiles.
which the Greater Vancouver Regional District and 38
American states have done since the early I 990s. That
will calch the 20 per cent of cars that do 80 per ceDI of
the polluting.
How bad is the GTA's air?
Bad enough to kill an eXfra IS people each month in
Metro alone. That is the grim finding of a new
collaborative study by Dr. Haluk Ozkaynak of the
Harvard School of Public Health, Dr. Rick Burnett of
Health Canada and others. When the scientists
compared data on causes of deaths to amounts of
different air pollutants for the 20 years between 1970
and 1990. they found that two to four per cent of the
deaths from respiratory disease and heart allacks could
be blamed on air pollution.
While this study may shock residents of the GTA, it
merely corroborates the mounting evidence worldwide
that air pollution exacerbates existing health problems.
1eads-to m-crtaseatiospitartz8tion andllSe of
medication. and shortens life. A recent study in Los
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per .:enl ea.:h d:.lY, dept'nding upon what was ill the air.
It.s not just the downtown core in Toronto that is
harmful to our health. Figure I, produced by Metro
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and Energy. ...hows th;1I Scarborough. North York., and
~li..,i....~HI.\!" ;m: jusl a~ pollutcd. and exceed federal air
quality ohje(':livcs as o!"ten. as Ihe Bay St. financial
dimict. Moving beyond Metro. GTA communities like
Oak\'ilIe. Stouffville, and Oshawa. all within the
Windsor/Quebec City corridor. approach the pollution
lc\"els of Toronto. in 1994, the GTA experienced more
than 175 total hours of moderate to poor air quality
due to ground level ozone. And 1995 was worse.
:'\'ot only human beings are affected. Ma[erials such as
paint and rubber deteriorate faster in smog, and in
1990 MOEE estimated that up to $70 million worth of
crops .....ere damaged due to smog.
What's in the air that is 50 harmful'?
Ground-level ozone is formed when nitrogen oxides
and \-o!alile organic compounds (VOCs) react in the
presence of !Ounhght: ozone attacks lung tissue and
does the most damage to infants. asthmatics. and
healthy people doing aerobic exercise outdoors. Very
fine particles have been linked with increased deaths,
among other mings. Many trace toxic chemicals such
as benzene. polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs),
and metals piggyback on fine particles. and can cause
C'an.:~r. binh defects. neurological problems. or
damage the immune system. (Smog is usually defined
a~ ozon~ and fine panicles together.) The toxic gas
carbon monoxide. most dangerous for pregnant
women. fetuses. and people with heart disease.
decr~ases the body's ability to use 01liygen. Nitrogen
~md sulphur oxides change into acidic particles in the
air (acid rain). which can irritate lungs and airways as
\\dl;l" h~Hm \'l..'gl'l;ili{ln.
\\'ilh the exception of sulphur o1liides. which come
lIumly t"WIll industry in Olll<lrio and the U.S.. vehicle
cxhaUiOl iiO a main culprit for all of these air pollutants
in lh.: GTA. tSe," p;ige 5.) And if this Wi.isn't enough.
'-ehicles produce 13 per cent of our carbon dioxide,
\\-hi....h ,"ontrihules to global climate change.
What can we do?
En.::our.:!ge the Province of Onlario to require
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This is not a rndical step. In the U.S., 38 states have
mandatory programs, and the Greater Vancouver
Regional District has operated a similar "AirCare"
program for four years. This past year. MOEE ran a
voluntary pilol progrum of emissions checks, and
mallY municipalities sent thcir fleets tu he tested.
Technicians in that program found that when cars
pollute. they do so in a big wny: one vehicle can emit
pollutanls equivalent to 20 other curs. In lI111andatory
11M program. which would be delivered by the private
sector and cost governments nothing. offenders would
have [0 clean up their act or retire froll1lhe rOlld.
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inspection and maintenance. and me cleaner air it
would bring. The Canadian Council of Ministers of the
Environment. the Ontario Lung Association, the Motor
Vehicle Manufacturers Association. Pollution Probe.
the Canadian Petroleum Products Institute and the
Canadian Automobile Association are just some of the
o!1;;li1izations advocating mandatory testing. And a
1995 survey of the public showed 70 per cent of
Canadians favour 11M too.
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such as greening our own municipal ncets by using
more fuel efficient vehicles and cleaner fuels like
propane. natural gas and methanol. We can encourage
walking and cycling, public transit use. and car
pooling. We can implement sus[ainable transportation
and land use policies in planning for the future. We
can develop education programs for the public on how
to improve air quality. And we can establish a
committee to coordinate air quality improvements
throughout the whole GTA.
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Of course they will. When the federal government
oUllawed lead in gusoline, there was IIn immedinte
improvement in air quality. Toucher U.S. and
Canadian regulations on industrial emissions mean that
dying lakes and forests are now reviving from the
effects of acid rain. The Greater Vancouver Regional
District estimates that in 1995 alone. it.. AirCare
program reduced emissions of nitrogen oxides by SUO
tonnes. vacs by 6.865 lonnes. and curbon monoxide
by 68.000 lonnes. When officials at the Los Angeles
Olympics asked the public not to use their cars during
the week of the marathon races. ozone in the city
dropped by 30 per cent.
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Here in the GTA. we expect the population of
automobiles 10 increase faster than people if the
!"'urren! bud use pauem of urban sprawl cOnlinues. By
the year :W I 0, assuming a conservalive three per cenl
increase per year. there could be more Ihan 3.:5 million
cars on our roads. compared to 2.4 million today, and
those cars of the future will likely be travelling more
kilomctres per day. In the future. the sheer number of
vchicles will cancel oul the significant improvements
that car manufacturers have made in emissions
comrols on=r the past decade,
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exessi\'c noxious vehicle exhaust. many more of our
citizens. old and young. sick and healthy alike, will be
placed:1I risk.
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quality in the Greater Toronto Area?
The Greater Toronto Area is the largest
metropolitan area in Canada. It has the
most people, the most economic activity
and the most smog. The GTA is becoming the
smog capital of Canada. What is smog and why is
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particles. Motor vehicles andolher modes of
transpon:nion. utilities. solvent use, surface coating
and other industries are just some of the contributors
to smog. The Ontario Ministry of Environment and
Energy's document Air QualiO' in Omario.J994
reports that food vehicles contribute approximately 63
per am of the nitrogen oxides. 93 per cent of the
carbon monoxide and 38 per cent of the total
suspendcd pMliculacc emissions inlo the City of
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Ground l~\"el ozone is the main pollutant gas found in
smog. It fonns. spontaneously Ihrough a series of
ch~mical int~ractions involving nilrogen oxides.
mlalile o~i(' compounds and sunlight. You need
s~'\"(T.llllthc things to make this happen: dens~
populalions.. many industries and malar vehicles.
n:uural sour...~s. light winds. wann lemperatures and
sunshine. The GTA satisfies all of these conditions in
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City of Toronto
Particulate Emissions by Sector (1990)
Fuel Combuslion 25.9%
Industrial Processes 4.1%
Total Vehicles 37.5%
Incineration 0.4%
Other Transportation 32.1%
City of Toronto
Carbon Monoxide Emissions by Sector
(1990)
Total Vehicles 93.3%
Industrial Processes
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Fuel Combustion 2.00/0
Other Transportation
4.3%
Incineration 0.3%
City of Toronto
Nitrogen Oxides Emissions by Sector
(1990)
Total Vehicles 63.4%
Incineration 0.3%
Industrial Processes
5.1%
Fuel Combuslion 5.9%
Olher Transportalion 25.3%
Figure 2, Particulates, CO &: NO~ City ofToronro.
MOEE. Air Qualit)' in Omario.l994
In addition to lhe pollutants produced in the GTA. up
10 SO per cent of ozone and its precursors come from
the midweslern Uniled Slales.
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The OIl1;lrin IInc-hour oUldoor air quality ohjc't'tivc for
P'lUllU l~\'d ozonc is nO p;lrls per bil]ion. In 1994
(iTA 1Il1lni..ip:dilil's had 175 tOlall1mlf.\ or .lir tlllillily
\~ hl're ozonL' L'xl"cedeu KO ppo. Recent health studies
hiwc indicated health effec!., at ]evels as low as 40 prb
I Sl'l' lIeXl s~l.tiOIl on health dfcCls for more detail). In
addition 10 health ('ffecls. cll'\':iICd kvcls (11' U7.01l\.'
Jam age plants. crops. buildings and other materials.
Crop damage from high ozone levels is estimated to be
as high as 570 million al1l1l1,ll])'.
Particulates
lnhalahk p;\rticul:lIes :lre fint' particles suspended in
the air. Th..: scientific name is PMw- It muy be emitted
directly into the air. such as is the case wit.h diesel SOOI,
wood burning. farming. gasoline powered vehicles and
road duS!. PM\O can also he produced through
phOlochemical reactions among polluting gases.
In the eil)' of Tommo. it is estimated that up to 70 per
cent of the suspended particulates in the air come from
transportation. compared to 13 per cent for the whole
province, There is no Ontario air quality objective for
PM,o. although there is for tOlal suspended
panicu]ates, which includes PMIO. Although the one.
hour limit for TSP hasn't been breached in 24 years of
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data collecting in Ontario. rhe alllHwllllc:1ll h:l~
incrcused 20 per cent (rom J 991 to 1994. And r":ccllt
h~'lllth studies haw s!lnWllth:lt Ih~' ~'(lll~'~'lllcaljol1.~
found in Melm have health effecls.
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Acid aerosols are eltlrcmely fine parlicles, They form
when sulphur llillllidc <unl uilmgcll uxides. 11111.~tly from
coal.burning power plants and mOlar vehicles. are
trunsformed through chemical reactions into sulphuric
,lIld nilric acids. Acid aerosol cuncentraljon~ tend 10 be
highest on hot summer days. They are significant
because Ihey "stick" to inha]able particulates and can
c.ause additional damage to lung tissue. vegetution.
buildings and other exposed materials.
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Global Climate Change
In addition to the direcl health effects of air pollution
from human activities. they also contribute 10 global
climate change. or global warming. The main culprits
in accelerating the natural greenhouse eITect arc
carbon dioxide, methane, nilrous oxide and CFCs. In
Ontario. transportation and fuel combustion are the
two largest sources of carbon dioxide, The GTA is in
an area which has eltperienced a warming trend of
,7oe over the last century. As seen above. high
temperatures can lead to increased ozone episodes,
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,Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is an oclourless. colourless, and
toxic gas which is formed from the incomplele
combustion of carbon, The major contributor of carbon
monoxide is Ihe exhausl fumes of oil or gasoline.
powered engines. Sites rarely exceed the outdoor air
standard for carbon monoxide. However recent studies
have nOled at heahh effecls at levels expericnccd in
Toronto. The highesllevels (one.hour) of carbon
monoxide in the province in 1994 were recorded in
Mississauga. Oshawa. Toronto and Oakville respeclively.
Transportation accounts for 67 per cent of all carbon
monoxide emissions in the province.
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Nitrogen Oxides and Sulphur Oxides
Nitrogen oxidcs are (oxic gases Ihat result from hurning
fossil fuels. They are a precursor of ozone and can
oxidize to form acid aerosols (see above). In Olllario,
mOlor vehicles (43 per cent) are the single lurgest
source of this gas. Other transportal ion sources form
the nextlargesl pari (2.1 per cent) and ulilities .and
primary melals conlribute nine ,lOd four per cenl
respectively. There is nn Olll;trin st;uuJ;1n1 fur nitmgclI
oxides (but there is for nitrogen dioxide), and annual
emis...ions from vehicles (nboul .150.000 tonnes} h:lvc
not ,'hanged si(!nificantly in 10 ycars. This is in spill'
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of greatly improved emissions concrol systems in road
\.ehicles and reformulated fuels. There are two
explanations for this phenomenon: 1) the total number
of vehicles has increased. and 2) the total kilometres
U'aveled by lhose vehicles has increased.
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Sulphur oxides are produced when fuels containing
sulphur are burned (such as coal and diesel from point
sources). The major oxide of sulphur produced in
combustion is sulphur dioxide, a heavy, pungent and
colourlc:ss gas. The Ontario health-based standard for
sulphur dioxide is rarely exceeded. and emissions from
aU sources in 1994 were S8 per cent less than those in
1985. However. annual mean concentrations of sulphur
dioxide have remained at or higher than 1986 levels.
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Smelting and power generation emit 53 per cent of the
sulphur dioxide in Ontario's air. Thirty-six per cent
..:omes from other industrial sources, such as petroleum
refmeries and primary metals processing. Area
j;ources. including Iranspon:uion and space healing.
account for the remaining II per cent In addilion to
health effects associated with sulphur oxides and
suspended particulates. they make up a major
C('Impllnenl of acid rain.
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Air Toxies
Toxic air pollution consists of Ihose subnances in Ihe
air which are known or suspected to cause cancer,
genetic muulion. birth defects or other serious
illnesses in people. The MOEE rnonilors for volatile
organic compounds (e.g. benzene). polycyclic aromatic
h)'drocarbons (e.g. benzola)pyrene), and dioxins and
furans in Ontario's outdoor air. Sources range from
industrial pTOcesses 10 malar vehicles. Vehicle
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emissions are responsible for the majority of the
benzene and J ,3-dibutadiene in Ontario's outdoor air.
They also produce styrene and benzo[a]pyrene.
Benzene is a known human carcinogen and 1,3-
dibul.adicnc.lllyn:nc and hCllzolaJpyn:uc arc !;uspcctcd
human carcinogens. There is no Ontario ouldoor air
qualily standard for benzene (however it is a non.
threshold toxic according to the Canadian
Environmental Protection Act); Ontario is developing
one for 1.3-dibutadiene; the 24.hour standard for
styrene is 400 jig/mJ (the highest recorded level was
in 1990 in North York: 23.7 J.l.g1m').
What is the impact of air pollution
on human health?
Tllis summer, millions of people ill tile
Greater Toronto Area will be exposed to
levels of smog which have been linked to
a br0a4 spectrum of adl/erse health effects
illcludilll: premature death. decreases iIlIUIII:
function, premature ageing of the lung tisSUtJ
UICreased hospital admissions and a worsening of
symptoms for those /il/ing with lung disease. Recent
evidence suggests tilat OZOIle, carboll mOlloxide alld
fille particles are respollsible for mallY respiratory
mId cardioc related Ilelz/Jh impac/S.
Ground Level Ozone
Exposure to ground level ozone for several hours at
relatively low cancenlrations lias been found 10 reduce
lung function jn nonnal. healthy people during periods
of exercise. This decrease in Jung function is generally
accompanied by ocher symptoms which include
tightness of the chest, pain and difficulty in breathing.
coughing and wheezing.
A recenll;tudy by Health Canada l;howl:d thull;ix per
cenl of respiralory admissions in Ontario hospilals
during Ihe summer months can be nuributed 10 ozone
and sulphate levels. with the largest impOlcl on infants
(IS per cent). Ocher !>Iudies have shown similar, and
even .stronger. effttls.
Another study linked ozone and other air Pollutants in
Los Angeles to four per cent daily increase in deaths. .
There ill also a concern Ihat children living in more
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pllllulnJ ;IfC;1' ha\'l' fl'dlln:d hlll!-l ,arm:ity l:lllllr.lfCtJ \0
~'hildrcl1 111 less p\'llhHl'U arc.IS. UUlIlC hilS ulsu bccl1
sho\\-n tv a~~ lungs prematurel)',
Fine Parlicles
A.ltIK)ugh;J11 pankles pose a potential henlth problem,
:he greatest concern is for microscopic, invisible
panicks (P~1l\l) which pose the greatest health Ihreat.
Concern lor Ihese particles is based on their abililY to
bypass th~ body's n<lIura] filtering syslem and Ihrealen
the respiratory tract.
P~1lU mJY affect health because it can lodge in the
deepest and most sensitive areas of the lung. It may
aggravate mnn)' respiratory illnesses such as aSlhma,
bronchitis. and emphysema. Short term exposures can
lead to coughing and minor throat irritation. Prolonged
exposures can lead to increased bronchial aggravations.
In addition. some of the directly emitted particulate
such as diesel soot and wood smoke can be carriers for
l)th"r loxic compounds including benzene and dioxin,
increasing potential cancer risks. PMIO is also
responsible for much of the pollution-induced loss of
visibility.
Fine panicles can affect different pans of the respiratory
tract depending on their size. Particles from 2.5 to
10 mi..::rons in diameter tend to collect in the upper
ponion of the respiratory system affecting the
bronchial lUbeS, nose and throat. Those smaller than
P~l:~ can go deeper into the lung. The)' remain in the
body longer because there is no mucus deep in the
lungs to get rid of these particles, as there is in the
trachea and bronchi.
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:,ulphalc and nitrate compounds, which may pose a
\-~rieey of adverse re~piratory he:llth effects.
EpiJ..mi,-)klgi..::~1 studies in southwestern Onlario have
lounJ ~ignificant associations between sulphr:.te
~','n.:~rHr.J!ll'lb I~ ..::rude- indic:llor of acidic neroso[s)
and hoth ....~piracorr de.llh rates and denth rates from
;ill ':;.tu~e:,. Hospital admissions for respiratory disease
h..\e ;>oho"n a .!o.imilar correlation. Children, asthmatics
and indi\"iJuals with hyperresponsive airways appear
III he the most susceptible. These individuals, when
~'r,.):,.:d [() high outdoor acid aerosol concentrations,
..hI)\\' increased respiraeory symptoms and greater
ckd\'J."I'~ m IUIli= functil)1l
In C(lmbinalinn. lllUne and fine particles produce
1lll'J."Ufat'olc ~'hangl.';>O in thl' lunt:s. mainly inhibiting
lh~'ir ;It'lIlIl~ ell clt:ar themselves of tOll.in~ and other
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irril,llIts, Tlll'se llulhl101ll1s ,,]Sll lowl'r till' Illn~s'
rcsist.llIl:C tu illfectilm, which coulll im.:rcOIse Ihe
chances of contracting common respiratory infections
such as colds and pneumonia.
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Recently research was presented which examined the
re]:Itionship between elevated ]evels of air pollution
and increased mortality rates in the Toronto area.
Oz.kaynak el oJ. examined air pollution dala from
]970-1990 and mortality rales for people with
respiratory disease, cardiovascular disea."e, and cancer.
The study measured total suspended particulates,
ground level ozone, sulphur and nilrogen dioxide. The
influence of weather was also factored into the study.
They found that there was a strong associalion
between excess daily deaths and the air pollutants
mentioned above. Of particular importance is the fact
that deaths increased by two co four per cent during
pollution episodes routinely experienced in Toronto.
This finding is consistent with other studies across
North America, Central America and Europe.
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Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen Oxides, Sulphur
Dioxide, Airborne Toxies
Ground level ozone and fine particles are not the only
elements in smog which affecl heallh. Carbon
monoxide (CO) interferes with the blood's ability to
carry oxygen to the brnin, heart and other tissues, and
it is panicularly dangerous for people with existing
hean disease or for pregnant women and their unborn
children. Recent health evidence suggests Ihal-CO may
have important effects on heal!h at levels commonly
found in urban air. In the pasl. Toronto has exceeded
the ambient air quality guideline for CO. However
heallh effects have been noted at levels recently
experienced in Toronto.
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AI elevated levels of nierogen dioxide, asthmatics and
those with chronic lung disease may experience
breathing difliculty, Ni(rogen oxides (NO.) cnn ulso
harm vcgetnlion. bolh visibly and by inhibiting growth.
NO, can combine with water vapour to form nitric acid
(n Iype of ncid p.lrticle or ucrosol).
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nir passages. Like NO,. il can <llso change in Ihe
atmosphere into various ncidic panjcles, nOlahly
sulphuric add {H~SO~I.
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suhslances (VOCs such as benzcne) lown be llS divcrsl'
as the suhst:mces 11Iclllsclvcs, Canccr is nne cffcl:! of
wide concern; uthers are birth defects. neurulugic<ll
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damage. damage to the body's nalUra] defence system
;lnd other fatal diseases. Only in the last few years has
it become known thai many potentially toxic
suhslan..:es ar~ present in measurable qU3n1ities in the
air we breathe. Several airborne toxies. notably
r>cnzene. have been found in Toronto's air at levels
kno\\'n to adversel)' affect health.
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Enhanced Vehicle Emissions
Inspection And Maintenance
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I' is recomme"ded that all municipalities ;Illlze
GT.-l support a mallda/or)' euhallud vehicle
emissiolls impection and main/enallce
program alld request tire Provillce of Oll/ario to
implemelll such a program.
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Vehi..:les are the largesl local source of pollutants that
result in smog. When vehicles are out of tune, they can
pollute up to 20 times more than they normaJly do.
Inspection and maintenance programs test vehicles and
show if the)' are meeting the standards for their
prescribed model year, If no!, they need to be repaired.
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But simple inspections aren't enough, enhanced
inspection and maintenance is needed to analyze the
sophisticated pollution control systems on today's
'"ehicles. As the total fleet of vehicles on the road
gradually turns over. there should be a significant
reduction in emissions, as the older vehicles with less
sophistic3led emission control systems are replaced.
But this will take a decade or more to achieve, as cars
now last longer. New vehicles do pollute less tban
older ,'ehicles. but only as long as the pollution control
equipment works properly.
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Funhermore. the number of vehicles on the road is
growing faster than the population is growing. There
are over one million vehicles registered in Metro
Tl1rl)nto .:mJ over 1.4 million vehicles registered in the
GT.-\ . o'"er half of all the ,'ehicles in southern Ontario.
In Metro Toromo. in 1995. (here were over 1,700
,"ehides per square kilometre compared with only four
n:,hil.:I~s ptr ~uare kilometre (average) across the
prO\-incC'. ~!ore than half the vehicle fleet is over five
years,lIJ_
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In :Jddilioo to the increasing population .1I1d increased
";'tn".-en!r:!litln of c:J.rs in the GTA. the lotal kilometres
IrJ\<kd i... abo increasing drnmaticnlly (see Ihe section
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Age of Passenger Cars in Ontario
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on Sustainable Transportation). At this rate, we will
outpace all the gains made by car manufacturers
because we are driving more.
Enhanced inspection and maintenance is deemed to be
the mosl COSI effeclive way to reduce vehicle pollutaOls
Ihat cause smog, when compared with other initintives.
such as refonnulated fuels or low emission ...ehicles.
In April 1995, the OOlano Government set up a free,
pilot, emissions inspection and diagnostic facility,
provided by a private contractor, near the Pearson
International Airport. Metro Works took ndvantnge of
this free service, and Ihe results were very interesting"
Fifly Metro Works vehicles, from two to eight yenrs
old, were tesled. Most vehicles' emis.o;ions were well
within the tesllimits. However. 14 percent failed and"
6 per cent were grossly polluting and exceeded limits
by up to 20 times (that of a well-tuned vehicle) _ one
vehicle polluling like 20! Or, put another way. lhree of
the gross polluting vehicles had emissions which were
more Ihan all of the 50 vehicles put together (when
properly tuned).
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polluters passed e:lsily. And to offset lhe repair cost.
the fuel efficiency of these \'ehic]es improved
~Ubsl;llHia])r {UP (O 61 per cent), Melro found that the
potenlial annual fuel savings is oflen more thOlo the
~"\~lllr th~' I\.'Slillg ;lI1J WilL' up, Ftlr Oil\.' vC'hir.:lc, the
potential savings could be more than $750.00 per year,
(The l'S Em'ironment:!.1 Prolection Agenc)' estimales
thaI enhanced inspection and maintenance will yield
an a\w:.l,gl' ]0 per l,:ent improvement in fuel efficiency
Hor vehicles repaired),)
Brilish Columbia's Air Care Program (a mandatory
vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program
implemented in 1992) was independently audited in
1995 10 determine its effect on vehicle emissions and
air pollution. By using a vehicle inspeclion and
maintenOlnce program, they found there were
substantial reductions in smog-causing hydrocarbon
and nitrogen oxides emissions and in carbon monoxide
emissions.CSee Figure 6) The reductions in these
pollutants were noted for all model year groups and
were not limiled to older vehicles. Catbon dioxide
emissions were also reduced. helping to meet
greenhouse gas reduction targets.
Pollutant
Contributions
to Ontario's
Emissions
Vancouver"
Reductions
Ontarlo~
Potential
Reductions
NO,
23%
10%
3%
VOCs
24%
28%
20%
CO
56%
30%
24%
Fi.f!.ltrt' 6. PO/('lltial rrducrioll ofl'rhidt! pol/uranu UShlg
mJrallced 11M. MOEE. J996
The Be experience showed that mandalory vehicle
in$pe:Clion .and mainlenanC'e wa.~ a cosl-effec[ive W:lY
It\ reuu~'e lheir :lir poJJulion. To ensure lhat they lesled
:!.ll cars and light Irucks, Be tied Ihe test to annual
'-chicle insurance renewJ]s (vehicle insuf:mce is
pro'"inci:llly administered in Be). Ontario could make
'"chicle lesting more convenient for consumers by
ha\'inf! licence renewals available al inspection and
maimenance SIOllions, If you pass, you can renew your
li.:enceon the Spot!
Ll''':.. rh;ln \lne fifth of [he "chicles lc,..lcd. f.!iled and
Ik'\.'J.:J r.:p~ir,. Th.: c\(im;J[cu (,:0.\1 of those repairs
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avcruge repair ens! was SI90.00. Be estimmcs lhal
becOIuse of rCflairs required hy the Air Care flrogr:un,
fllcll'nll~lIlllp[iun i~ I"Cdtlt'l'd hy :!."i million liln:s
annually - ;1 savings of S I:" milliull tll C()nSUlllcr~!
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pre-1981 1981-1987 post 1987
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Figure 9, He's hydrocarbon (VOCS) emissions reduction
after repairs. Radian Corporarion, 1994.
According to Metro Works. fuel savings for southern
Omarlans. under an enhanced program, is estimated to
~ Sl~O million!!
In return ior the nominal cost of a test, owners of
'-chicles that pass are supporting a program to find the
orTending '-chicles that are polluting the air they and
C""eryone else breathes.
As nOled abo'"e. Ontario's pilot program is delivered
i-~ ;l company under contract 10 the province. A full
inspection program could be contracted OUI to one or
~~1re pri '"aIC companies. who must meet specific
t~ujn~men[s. Each should provide a dedicated and
i.xuscd inspection service at arms length from the
.?uto repair shops and pans suppliers 10 avoid any
perception of conflict of interest.
Inspections tied to the licence renewal date of each
'-.ehic:1e (either annually or bi-annually) would spread
~ \\-orll('l3d c\'cnly o\'er the yeDr. The contmctor
\\,JUld rCCll\Cr the L'osts from an inspection fee
~'pected t(l be in the $20.00 . 530.00 range.
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In addition 10 jobs Dnd investment created by vehicle
emission testing centres, Ihe full program would
increase opponunilies for;l cros...-section of businesses
in -,he automotive sector in the GTA. Melro Works
estimates that tesling all vehicles, every other yeDr, in
southern Ontario and conducting repairs would
generate $J75 million in direct economic activity. and
taking into account an economic multiplier effect of
two, pOlentially $350 million in economic spin-offs.
There is widespread support for enhanced vehicle
inspection and maintenance including associations
representing vehicle owners and operators, domestic
and inlemational vehicle makers, fuel suppliers. and
non.govemment organizalions interested in improving
health and improving: the environment. A Task Force
of the Canadian Council of Ministers of Ihe
Environmenl has endorsed enhanced inspcclion and
maintenance.
Green Fleets and Employee
Trip Reduction Projects
It is recommended that municipalities reduce
automobile use and emissions ~rolll tlleir own
~'roOOmthro~h~.m~kmffi~n~
Green Fleets and Employee Trip Reduction
Projects.
Cuning automobile use is crucial to reducing air
pollution. Many municipalilies operate large vehicle
fleets and employ many people. These cities are in a .
unique position to lead the way in reducing automobile
use and air polJUlion. By being community leaders,
municipalities CDn ask private sector compunie.<; 10
follow lheir example.
Municipal Fleets
Municipalities should adopt a target of reducing
emissions from its own vehicle fleet by 20 10 50 per
cenl by 2005 Ihrough a combination of actions.
inCluding the purchase of allemalive fuel or low
emission vehicles. The CilY of Denver implemented a
Green Fleets project a number of years ago and found
that it made bolh environmentDI and economic
sense.(See Appendix A. separale publication). To do
Ihis. municipalities have to look at how lhey can
provide mobile services 10 Ihe community more
erticiently. These actions will suve both oper'olting and
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':::J.pilal L'O~b, ;jIHl .g~nerate environmental benefits, For
t',\;ample:
lmprOlI." I."xi~ting municipal Oeel efficiency by
adopting pr01.:ur~melll guidelines lh;ll require Ihe
pur~h;Jst' llf fut'! effkient vehicles and the selection
of lhe appropd.lle sized vehicle for lhe planned use
and oper.l1ional requirements;
Downsize Ihe fleet by reducing the number of new
vehicles'that :lre purchased to replace older vehicles;
Impro\'e the efficiency of Ihe f1eel on their coules [0
reduce the dislnnce that vehicles travel annually on
a\'erage or the amounl of time vehicles spend in
conge sled traffic, e.g.. shil'l 10 more off.peak
deliver)' of services:
PfI.}\'ide training (0 drivers so thallhey operate Iheir
\'ehicles more efficiently;
Increase the delivery of services using alternative
\'ehicles such as bicycles and public transit, e.g.
Metro's "police on bikes" program;
Dc\'elop a pilot project to deliver a particular
municipal ser\'ice eleclronically over the Internet,
and expJ.nd if successful;
De\'elop financial incentives for fleet managers to
s.1\"e fuel. e.~.. by allowing the COSt sa\'ings to flow
into n personnel fund to cushion or prevent layoffs.
Alternative Fuels
?\1unicipali{ies can improve urban air qualily and save
money by using allernative fuels and vehicles. Metro
Toronto hJ.s adopled a policy of using alternalive fuels
and \".:hicles that arc environmentally preferable. when
operationally and economically feasible. Metro's fleet
hJ~ alrernati,'c fuel vehicles (AFVs) powered by
f'leClriciry. natural gas. melhanol and propane.
The t'mi~~i0n~ reduction potential of AFVs is
~if!nifi~,Jnl. For l.'xamp1c. I ~ naruml ga... Ford pid;lIps
had ...onsist~ntl)' superior emissions resulls compared
to Ihe equi,'alenl gasoline powered vehicles during
I!\t~~o re~I~_ Rl.'gulalcd cmi:-;sions Wl'fl.' reduced by:
~.:\ ~r c~nt for non-melhane hydrocarbons; 78 per cent
for nitrogen oxides: and 24 per celli for carbon
dioxide_ Greenhouse gnses were reduced hy :20 per
l-ent t .....hen melhan.: emissions of muural gas were
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considered). AFVs also emit fewer air toxics, which
are of increasing concern in urban environmenlS,
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AFVs. Melro Transpllftation reduced life-cycle
operating costs by using AFVs, As well, AFVl; yield
sustainable economic bcnefils: unnual AFV-relateu
produclion is more thnn $130 million, Wilh uclive
supporl, AFVs can become a sizable segment of Ihe
aUlomo[ive market.
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For AFV programs and policies 10 succeed. [hey must be
carefully structured to ensure reduced emissions. Some
fleet. operators have selected AFVs for purely economic
reasons, using anliquated (and inexpensive) technology.
BC's Air Care program showed that some of lhese
vehicles were higher emitters than comparable ga.'>Olinc
vehicles. However. well-managed AFV programs can
lead to bolh notable economic and environmental
benefits. GTA municipalities can playa slrong leadership
role by adopting AFVs and promoting their benefits.
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Another way that municipalities can show leadership
is to adopt an employee trip reduction program that
reduces: a) vehicle kilometres traveled (VKT), and; b)
employee demand for mobility. The International
Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (lCLEI)
has documented the mOSI successful initiatives in ilS
publication, Commuling in the Greenhouse. These
programs have reduced air pollution, and improved
municipal employee produclivity 4l.nd government
efficiency.
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a)Reducing VKT
. Implement a parking policy that charges employees
as close 10 markel rate as possible for their parking:
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cre41.te a municipal Trip Reduction and Bicycle
Committee that works internally 10 promole
hicycling nmong employees :lOd to improve
bicycling infr41.struclure in 4l.nd around municipal
huildings and facilities;
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Develop and implemenl a GTA Car Poollnitiulive
(e.g. working with Ihc TumnlO Envirunmcnl:.lJ
Alliances' Ride TOgelher progr:.lm). Elemenls of lhe
program would include ride sharing, van pooling.
guarllllleed ride home. and financiul and non.
financial incentives for employees 10 participate:
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Develop a "large employer" oriented discount transit
pass initiative with the TIC thai reduces the cost of
riJing tr:.msjt 10 munil.:ipal employees.
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Dc\-elop and implement a telecommuting program
for employees (]-2 days per week);
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reduce the need for physical meetings among
workers at different locations
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Develop an electronic "intranet" for employees to
facilitate internal collaboration using electronic
document sharing. message boards, etc., thereby
reducing the need for meetings and travel.
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Cities around the world have demonstrated that Green
Fleets and Employee Trip Reduction Projects can be
effecti\'e tools in reducing vehicle use. Will they on
their own solve the GTA's smog problem? Unless they
are pan of a lar.ger sU1l1egy. probably not. However,
they can ser\'e to weaken the region's dependence on
the automobile and strengthen its reliance on modes
that produce fewer environmental problems. Municipal
Green ReetS projectS can save money, influence
automobile manufacturers and fuel providers through
procurement policies. and perhaps most importantly
pro\'ide municipal leadership to the private sector and
the community at large.
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There are many oplions that have been implemented in
urban areas all o\'er the world and the challenge is not
in lack of options or in results but rather in choosing
[he one th.3t beSt meets the needs of the municipality,
it.;. employees and Ihe environment.
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Planning Policies
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sustainable trallsportatioll plalll,illg policies
with rime/abies for their implemelltatiolL
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Car use in the GTA is increasing rapidly. As seen in
Fi~ure 10. the number of registered vehicles in the
GT A in('fC-3....;ed 66 per cent belween 1983 and J 993, as
did Ihc number of vchicles crossing lhe Metro border
in both di~,ions. This increase is due 10 several
la.;tor!>. ~ GTA's expanding population has been
accomm~ted through a significam reliance on low
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Number or Vehicles (GTA) and
Vehicle Trips (Metro)
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density housing. Seventy-two per cent (Figure II) of
housing completions in Ihe GTA (excluding Metro)
were low density units, while low density
constructions comprised 26 per cent in Metro. In these
areas, the distance between locations, and the lack of
pedestrian, cycle and transit-friendly design, makes it
more difficult to use transit, walk or cycle. As a result,
there are many destinations in the GTA which can not
be reached conveniently other than by driving a car,
Figure 12 summarizes the mode of transporlalion used
by residenls in the GTA, The chart shows trips in a 24
hour period for the years 1991 (top number) and 1986.
Trip making and single occupant auto use is increasing
in all regions, Metro has the largest number of transit
trips and local transit use is declining.
Housing Completions Greater Toronto Area
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Municipality of Trips DrIver Passenger Transit Train and Cycle
Metropolilan 1991 4,668.500 54% 14% 22% 1% 8% 1%
Toronto 1986 4.162,800 53% 13% 25% 0% 7% 1%
Durham 1991 910.500 72% 16% 2% 2% 5% 3%
1986 667.700 69% 17% 3% 2% 6% 4%
York 1991 1.077.000 71% 14% 6% 1% 5% 4%
1986 702.600 69% 14% 6% 1% 5% 5%
Peel 1991 1,556.000 68% 16% 5% 2% 6% 3%
1986 1,177,300 68% 15% 6% 2% 7% 3%
Halton j991 714.000 73% 13% 2% 3% 6% 3%
1986 613.100 71% 15% 2% 2% 6% 3%
Hamilton- 1991 956,500 66% 16% 7% 0% 7% 2%
Wentworth 1986 869,000 63% 18% 10% 0% 7% 3%
Fi~j(re /2.
Although local land use decisions and integrating
transit and development is an important cOlllributor to
making 101..-altransit viable. other factors also playa
role. as can be seen in Metropolitan Toronto. Despite
higher densities and the integration of transit and
development. TIC use has been declining as
illustrated in Figure 13. Overthe past six years, annual
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1TC ridership has dropped 16 per cent. This declining
ridership has been attributed to: demographic shifts
that have led to more interregional trips by car and GO
Transit: transit service cutbacks and fare hikes: and the
current recession which has resulted in fewer
employment trips and more auto trips (because of
decreased road congestion, more parking spaces and
lower parking prices).
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The problems created by auto dependency and
potenlial solutions have been recognized in Metro's
OfficiaJ Plan and the Official Plan of many of the
municipalities of the GTA. Reducing pollutant
emissions from lhe transportation sector will need to
con5ider equity in sub5idy levels and include
appro:Jche!' to reduce the dependence on the
automobile through: providing "seamlel'!''' tranl'it
sorvic!: in the GTA; tralll'il. cycling and pcdeslrilln
friendly design; improved funding for ridel'haring and
non.au(o model' such al' tranl'it. walking and cycling.
and aUlo reduction policies often referred to Oil' travel
demund management. (See Appendix B. l'cparutc
publication)
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Examples of Approaches Used in Vancouver,
British Columbia, and the United Slales
In British Clllul11biu. the pruvind.ll governmcnt issueJ
lhe toughest autu cmis~ion ~landard.~ in Clln.lda.
ctTective in lhe yeur :W()J. Other prnvindlll initi:ltiws
include new stiLnu.mls for !!ll.~olin~ In rcduce bcnzcne
(reduce cancer-r.::lUsinF emissiuns. and sulphur (rcdul'c
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fine particulates). The Greater Vancouver Regional
Di~[ric[ :.pem five years developing .lnd planning an
Air Quality M.magemem Plan. The plan underwent
eXlensi\'e consultation with industry. other governments
;md the public. The plan includes monitoring.
regulating. planning and educational componems. The
1995 GVRD Air Quality Budget is 56,525.000.
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In the Voiced States. the 1990 Clean Air Act
Amendment mandates that regions not meeting
R:uional standards require employers with more than
lOO employees 10 reduce their single occupancy auto
use by 15 per cen! (belo\\' the regional average). The
ImermodaJ Surface Transportation Efficiency Act
lISTEA). 1991. provides federal funding for an
integrated inlermodal U"ansportation system which
includes transit. cycling and walking. Under the
Comprehensi \'e National Energy Policy Act, 1993,
employers can provide employees a maximum of
565.00 for transit fares and S160.00 for transit related
parking for a combined maximum non-taxable transit
benefit of 5225.00 per month.
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Implementation Challenges in the GTA
Implementing changes from the status quo is never
eas)'. even if there is a consensus mat auto trip
reduction is necessary to improve air quality. Although
public opinion polls show support for achieving clean
air. additional public consuhation to obtain a
consensus on auto reduction measures in the GTA may
be required. Wilhout a broad public underslanding of
the impact unlimited auto use has on air quality. it may
be difficuh to obtain the necessary public support of
measures chat will reduce the reliance on the
automobil~.
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An additional challenge is [hat there are severe
I1nancial constraints at all levels of government that
limit funding for new programs. There are a number of
municipal and joint municipal/provincial efforts such
3:' Ihe Metr..) Pro.Transit Subcommittee and the GTA
\lunicipailPro\'indaJ High <Xcu~ncy Vehicle and
T ransport3.tion Demand Managemenl Committee, but
it i:, by no means I.'ertain that adequate funding will be
forthcoming to implement effective and meaningful
..::hanges. Proxincial action is also required 10 resolve
issues of GTA governance and transit integration in the
GTA. A fiR3.l implementation difficulty is Ihat the
Onwio and Can:1dian Governments, which have the
Iegislath'e authority. have not set auto reduction
targets 'ol.'hich would provide the appropriate context
and le:1de~ip for municipal action.
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Public Education
II is recommended 11101 mllllicipal,.'liCS (with
leadership prol'ided by tile Ilealtllllllits)
commit to publiC' education alld prcl'Cllh'oll
programs 10 combat air pollutioll.
Improving air quality in the GTA requires a long term
commitmenl on the part of people and governments.
Changing aUitudes and behaviours lakes time and so
we need to invest time in solutions which are long
term and provide sustainable results.
To be effective, policies 10 reduce vehicle emissions
must be supported by comprehensive long term effOrts
to change behaviour and attitudes ahoul che role of the
automobile. Without these changes. there will be neilher
the political or individual will to implemenl the
policies and actions required to improve our air.
A Public Education Campaign
Public edUCalion is more than raising awareness. It
requires thai people and organizations take steps to
change their behaviour as well as lheir attilUdes. II is not
enough to support the environmental goals. we must also
take action to reduce our contributions 10 the problem.
There are many different kinds of public education
initiatives. The following section lisls ten examples of
programs which can be done by municipal governments.
In combination, these programs can provide great
support lowards changing atliludes and behaviours.
Many of lhese initiatives have been tried and have been
successful in parts of the GTA and other jurisdictions.
Whatever the choice or approach, it is always important
to establish goals and objectives. determine the larget
audiences lInd evaluate the impacl of lhe inilialives.
1. Media launch and special events:
A special event for Ihe media where the Mayor raises
the profile of clean air issues and announces the aclions
the cily or region is laking to reduce vehicle emissions.
2. MedJa liaison:
Dislribution of feature articles on the environmental
and heallh impacls of ,'ehicle emissions to local
papers, other local media and employee new~leuers.
Dislribulion of public service announcements 10 local
radio stations, E1ecled officials could make themselves
available for interviews with local media.
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3. Paid advertising campaign:
A campnign which uses television and radio
commercials, print advertisements, billboards. bus
'.h('lll.'r~ Olnd other prominl.'nt Joc:llions 10 highlighl
the d~an air message,
On1:l.ril' Lunf: A~soci':lliol1's Can-do c:ul1r<Jign.
Conta~'llan Morton at (416) 864-1112.
Toronto's "Ways to Go" campaign. Contact: Lisa
Salsberg of the Healthy City Office at (416) 392-1086.
4. Brochure:
In easy to read language. this brochure would discuss
facts on the environmental and health impacts of the
automobile and provide guidance for individuals on
wh.:u they can do to improve the air in their community,
The brochure should be translated to meet the
demographic needs of the area.
Transportation Options brochure (translated into
sewn languages). Contact (416) 960-0026.
Community Healing the Earth: an environmental
education kit for community workers. Contact the
Healthy City Office at (416) 392-0099.
AiNI3ves newsletter, City of Scarborough Public
Health Department. Contact (416) 396-7431.
PoUUlion Probe. Contact (416) 926-1907.
The Ontario Ministry of the Environment.
Coma;1 (416) 323-4321
5. Cit:r communications:
Re-write City communications and mail-outs to
include a slogan about clean air; re-write inform.ation
sheets about public meetings (with parking infonmnion)
to include information aboUI bicycle parking and
public tr.:msit.1ccess.
6. Speakers bureau:
D~velop a kit of slides and overheads for city officials
to use io presentations 10 local Boards of Health.
resid~nt~ groups. schools. etc.
City of Toronto. Depanmem of Public Health.
Envin.-mment.:li Protection Office.
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7. Recognition program:
Establish an awards program which recognizes
individual and organizmionul contributions 10 cle.m air.
An annu:11 event could be hosted by tile Mayor.
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City Cycling Cnmmiuce .It (41(,) ~92-7:'i92.
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Air Share program. Contaclthe Clean Air
Pannership at (416) 597-0778.
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Materials and programs prepared specifically for
audiences needing support or reinforcement for the use
of the alternatives to the automobiles.
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Transportation Options at (416) 960-0026.
Breathable Air in Your Community guide. Contact
the Ontario Environment Network at (519) 837-2565.
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Clean Air Partnership at (416) 597.0778.
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An annual week full of special events which promote
commuter cycling. Bike to Work Week has been
successful in cities across Onlario.
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(416) 392-7592.
10. Car free day:
Municipalities organize and or fXlnicipate in an annual
evenl in which employees and citizens .ure encouraged
not 10 drive (or a day. Special.uir quality moniloring
could be done on that day for comparison.
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926-1907.
Toronto Trunsil Commission - Car-Free Tuesday
during Earth Week.
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"An Es...enlinl Din:clOry of Groups. Evenls, Materials
lInd Resources retatt." In Smlaillahk Tnlll.'ipOrlalillll in
TUHllllu". Avail:lhk fur $2 (rulll Delour Puhlic:llinns al
(416) 536-7999.
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It is recommended that the Mayors alld
Regional Chairs of the OTA establish a Clean
Ai,. Committee to co.ordlllale cleall air
illitiatitles alld to advise tire Ministry of
Em'ironment and Energy of local cOllcems.
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Air pollution does nOI respect political boundaries. In
fact. there is evidence thac over half of the pollutants
in the air over the GTA have drifted from the United
States. A Clean Air Plan for the GTA muse ensure co-
ordination of activities and awareness of local impacts
on neighbouring communities,
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quality plans which included the establishment of
municipal air quality committees. The OTA
municipalities should develop a model based on the
experience of others:
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Experience.
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Reference)
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Follo\l.:ing the development of Ihe Air Quality
Management Plan for the GYRO, an advisory committee
was established. The Air Quality Advisory Committee
(AQAC) is one of the partners participating in a
provincial interagency group to co-ordinate air quality
management for the enlire airshed. The objectives of
the AQAC are:
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regional air quality management issues among
pri\'ate seclor, government (municipal, provincial,
federal and international), non-government public
interest groups and the general public.
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to keep up-la-date and informed on Lower Fraser
Valley air quality management progress and on air
qualiry initiatives being developed or implemented.
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stakeholders 10 present proposed new inilialives for
the purpose of re\'iew, discussion and reporting back
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To provide advice and feedback among consultation
partners, agency slaff and stakeholders on air qualily
management priori lies and concerns.
The membersJUp of lhe Air Quality Advisory Committee
is drawn from a range of groups to represent the diverse
knowledge and interests relaled to air quality management.
TIle size of lhe committee is based both on functionality
and on the work being undertaken since the focus of Ihe
AQAC will change from lime 10 time.
Membership of Ibe AQAC consists of representatives
from: academia, local and provincial government,
industry. business and environmental organizations.
Staff members from federal. provincial and regional
departments serves as a resources group 10 the AQAC.
The focus of the AQAC is to review issues under
consideration by the consultation partnership of
governments. The agendas for specific AQAC
meetings arc developed from these issues by Ibe
Steering Committee. Where possible., requests by
AQAC members and others will be accommodated
within the constraints of meeting purpose and
schedule. 1be focus is on issues related 10 the GVRO
Air Qualily Management Plan, BC Clean Air
initiatives and other issues related to Lower Fraser
Valley air qualily management. For example Ibis
includes lopics such as:
Ambient air qualily monitoring data used to identify
curren! and future air quality problems.
Emissions inventory informalion documenting the
source of air emissions.
Developmenl of airshed management policy such as
an airshed management plan and specific
implementalion.
Voluntary initiatives, standards and regulations and
economic measures for implementing emission
reduction stralegies.
Program effectiveness in realizing air quality
managemenl goals and objeclives.
Programs to inform and provide feedback from the
public, commerce, induslry and olher stakeholders
on regional air managemenl programs.
Implementation of initiatives.
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Cost and benefits, COSl effec!iveness and economic
instruments.
The Windsor Experience
The Ontario Ministry of Environment and Energy
worked with a group in Windsor. consisting of
representatives from [he private sector, local
go\"ernmen!. non-governmental organizalions and
private citizens to conducl the Windsor Air Quality
Study. Afler completing the slUdy in ]994, Ihe MOEE
turned it o\'er to the communit)' for ongoing follow-up.
An Air Quality Commiuee was established with
\'arious sub-committees carrying out ini[iatives. For
example, the Public Education Sub-Committee is
working with area educators to advance the cause of
school.based programs on air pollution. The
Regulatof)'Noluntary Reduction Sub-Comminee held
a "pollucion preven!ion" seminar for local industry. in
consulCa[ion with the Greac Lakes Pollution Prevention
Centre. The Transponation Sub-Commillee held a
\'oluntary vehicle emissions inspection clinic and is
planning 8 second one for the spring of 1996. The
Transbollndary Sub-Committee continues to seck
harmoniz81ion of air quality nandards in Canada and
United States.
The Windsor Air Quality Committee continues to meet
and develop plans for improvement of air quality. The
MOEE continues to provide assistance.
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In Conclusion:
The Grenter Toronto Area needs CLEAN AIR!
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There are a number of initiatives that municipalities
can take which will make a difference. This problem is
not restricted to municipal boundaries; We must work
together and coordinate our efforts.
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established for the Grenter Toronlo Area;
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10 provide a forum for public debate on air quality and
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If the GVRD can be so successful in improving their
air qualily, surely the GTA can do the same_
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Environn1eflt1a.1t lPU0jt~~tili
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Ministers expected to endorse new national standard for auto emissions
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LTJfclPCJRATION OF THE CITY OF YORK
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2700 Eghntan Avenue West. CIty of York (Jilt; WI! I MI iM lV1 1.11 81 ~3r:M.2507
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AUG 9 1996
CITY OF NORTH YORK
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Director of Council Services and City Clerk
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REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF CITY OF YORK RESOLUTION REGARDING AIR QUALITY IN
THE GREATER TORONTO AREA
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The Council oflhe City of York at its meeting held on June 26. 1996 passed the attached resolution regarding air quality in
the Greater Toronto area and requested the following:
I) That all municipalities in the GT A support a mandatory enhanced vehicle emissions inspection and
maintenance program and request the Province of Ontario to implement sueh a program;
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That municipalities reduce automobile use and emissions from their own operations through the
implementation of Green Fleets and Employee Trip Reduclion Projects;
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Tha! municipalities develop sustainable transportation planning policies with timetables for their
implementations;
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That municipalities (with leadership provided by the health units) commit to public education and
prevention programs to combat air pollution;
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That r.,.-layors and Regional Chairs of the GT A establish a Clean Air Commiuee to coordinate clean
air initiatives and advise the Ministry of the Environment and Energy of local concerns.
This resolution is being forwarded to you for appropriate action.
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WIre <rrorporntion of tIre <rrity of iork
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Councillor Ioe Millevc
Councillor Bill Saundercook
June26 1996 19
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\VHEREAS the Greater Toronto Area is the largest metropolitan arca in the Windsor/Quebec City
Corridor; and
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WHEREAS concentrations of ground level ozone exceed the Ontario objeetlve for aa:eptable outdoor
air quality in the Windsor/Quebec City Corridor and carbon monoxide and particulate matter have been
shown to adversely affect human health in the concentrations whieh exist in the GTA; and
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WHEREAS motor vehicles are responsible for a significant portion of these pollutants and their
precursors in the GT A; and
\VHEREAS mandatory enhanced vehicle emissions inspections and maintenance programs have been
shown to reduce emissions of lhese hannful pollutants;
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all municipalities in the GTA support a mandatory enhanced
vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program and request the Province of Ontario to implement
such a program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that municipalities reduce automobile use and emissions from their own
operations through the implementation of Green Fleets and Employee Trip Reduction Projects;
THAT municipalities develop sustainable transportation planning policies with timetables for their
implementation;
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THAT municipalities (with leadership provided by the health units) commit to public education and
prevention programs to combat air pollution;
THAT the Mayors and Regional Chai[S of the OTA establish a Clean Air Committee to coordinate clean
air initiatives and advise the Ministry of the Envirorunent and Energy of local concerns;
alii! tI!at tI)e $oenl uf tile <lJ:l1cpl1rntion be l,ercto nffl~ei!.
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August 28, 1996
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City of North York
5100 Yonge Street
North York. Ontario
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Dear Mr. Kelly:
CITY Of NORTH 'lOOK
CLERKS DEPr.
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RESOLUTION. MUNICIPAL "CLEAN AIR" SUMMIT
JUNE 4, 1996
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I enclose for your information and any action deemed necessary, Item 1. Report No. 22 of the Committee
of the Whole. regarding the above noted matter which was adopted without amendment by the CouncI7 of
the Cfty of Vaughan at its meeting of August 26, 1996.
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City Clerk
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Page 32 of 33
Hem 1, Report No. 22 of the Committee of the Whole, which was adopted without amendment by the Council
of the City of Vaughan on August 26. 1996.
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RESOLUTION. MUNICIPAL "CLEAN AIR" SUMMIT
JUNE 4 1996
The Committee of the Whole recommends approval of the recommendation contained in the following
report of Councillor MeHe dated August 19.1996 subject to the following being inserted prior to the
last paragraph in the resolution:
"And Further That said Clean Air Committee hold a Summit for debate and discussion
regarding identifying other issues and opportunities to cleaner air in the GTA, I.e. Sanitary
Landfill Sites Air Quality".
Recommendation
That the following resolution be endorsed:
WHEREAS the Grealer Toronto Area is the largest metropolitan area in the
Windsor/Quebec City corridor;
WHEREAS concentrations of ground level ozone exceed the Ontario objective for
acceptable outdoor air quality in the Windsor/Quebec City Corridor and carbon
monoxide and particulate matter have been shown to adversely affect human health
in the concentrations which exist in the GT A;
WHEREAS motor vehicles are responsible for a significant portion of these pollutants
and their precursors in the GTA; and
WHEREAS mandatory enhanced vehide emissions inspections and maintenance
programs have been shown to reduce emissions of these harmful pollutants.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED thai all municipalities in the GTA support a
mandatory enhanced vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program and
request the Province of Ontario to implement such a program:
AND FURTHER THAT municipalities reduce automobDe use and emissions from
their own operations through the implementation of Green Reets and Employee Trip
Reduction Projects;
AND FURTHER THAT municipalities develop sustainable transportation planning
pOliCies with timetables for their implementation;
AND FURTHER THAT municipalities (with leadership provided by the health units)
commit 10 public education and prevention programs lacombat air pollution:
AND FURTHER THAT the Mayors and Regional Chairs of the GTA establish a
Clean Air Committee to co.ordinate dean air initiatives and to advise the Ministry of
Environment and Energy of local concerns;
AND FURTHER THAT aU GTA municipalities endorse this motion and inform the
Premier of Ontario.
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SCHEDULE "A"
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On behalf of Mayor Jackson, I attended the Municipa' "Clean Air" Summit in the City of Toronto on
June 4. , 996. The above-noted resolution is the culmination of the Summit's Blue Ribbon Committee
which wiU be pul forward 10 all participating municipalities.
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(A cooy of the attachments referred 10 in the foregoing have been forwarded 10 each Member of Council and
a copy thereof is also on file In the office of the City Clerk.)
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The Regional
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Planning
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Box 623
1615 Dundas St. E.
4th Floor Lang Tower
west Building
Whitby, Ontario
Canada L 1 N BA3
Tel: (905)728-7731
Fax: (905) 436-6612
A. L GeOI'gieff, MaP, RPP
Commissioner
of Planning
COUNCIL INFORMATION
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December 12, 1996
DEe /8 3 s., PN '96
Mrs. P. Barrie
Clerk
Municipality of Clafington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville ON L 1 C 3A6
Dear Mrs. Barrie:.
Re: Notification of Meeting for an Application to
Amend the Durham Regi9nal Official Phm to Incorporate Lake
Ontario Waterfront Policies
Durham Region File No.: OPA 96-009
Also Quote Ref. NO.:5'i15~~ -
Please be advised that a report making recommendations regarding this
application will be submitted to the Region of Durham's Planning
Committee at their meeting of Tuesday, January 71997. The Committee
mel'lting will convene at 10:0.0 a.m. in the main boardroom of the Planning
Department at 1615 Dundas Street East, 4th Floor, Lang Tower, West
Building, Whitby Mall, Whitby. A copy of the report dealing with this,
matter is enclosed. .
The recommendation of the Planning Committee is expected to be dealt
with by Regional Council at a meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 1997.
Please ,call John Michailidis of this Department if you have any questions.
Yours truly,
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Commissioner's Report to Planning Committee
Report No. 97 -P-
Date January 7. 1997
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Regionally-initiated Amendment to the Durham Regional Official Plan to
Incorporate lake Ontario Waterfront Policies, File: OPA 96-009
Amendment No. 29 to the Durham Regional Official Plan
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THAT Amendment No. 29 to the Durham Regional Official Plan to incorporate
lake Ontario Waterfront policies, as indicated in Attachment 1 to this Report,
be adopted; that the necessary by-law be passed; and further, the
amendment be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for
approval; and
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THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report 97 -P- be forwarded to all the area
municipalities, and further all those who made submissions be so advised.
REPORT
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Puroose
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This report recommends an amendment to the Durham Regional Official Plan
to incorporate lake Ontario waterfront policies.
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Background
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Section 14.3.9 of the Durham Plan stipulates that Regional Council shall
prepare a plan for the Lake Ontario waterfront. In response to this policy, a
number of Commissioner's Reports were presented to Planning Committee:
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March 1995 (Commissioner's Report 95-P-30): "The Durham Region
Lake Ontario Waterfront Report - A Draft for Discussion" provided a
descriptive summary of the waterfront and a proposed amendment.
Committee authorized a consultation process with the area municipalities,
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the public and relevant agencies. A public information session was held
in June 1995
. April 1996 (Commissioner's Report 96-P-46): This report presented the
comments received on the March 1995 report. Authorization was given
by Committee to publicly advertise that the Region was considering an
amendment to the Durham Plan to incorporate Lake Ontario waterfront
policies. Two public information sessions were held in June 1996.
. November 1996 (Commissioner's Report 96-P-123): A Public Meeting,
in accordance .with the Planning Act, was held, and a report provided
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3. Consultation
3.1 Extensive consultation with the area municipalities, agencies, and the public
was undertaken throughout the process of preparing the amendment. All the
Councils of the southern area municipalities have indicated support for the
amendment being recommended. The specific area municipal comments
and concerns have been addressed.
3.2 A Public Meeting, under the Planning Act. was held on November 26, 1996.
No comments from the public were made at the meeting.
3.3 Two written comments (Attachment 2) from the public were received:
. Frank and Suse Eggert indicated support for the amendment.
. Anthony Gilbert had the following comments.
1. The amendment may permit "big box' retail uses in Waterfront
Places.
2. The amendment may impose increased environmental studies to be
done, thus imposing increased hardship and cost to small landowners
who may wish to build a single family dwelling.
3. If a Regional Harbour Work Group is established, it should include
representatives from all waterfront stakeholders.
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The following is a response to the above comments.
1 Waterfront Places. as a component of the major open space system along.
the waterfront. are to be focus points for people to enJoy a variety of
recreational and tourist activities. The employment opportunities. which
may be permitted in Waterfront Places are intended to support and
compl~m~nt the. predominant recreational and tourist-type uses. The area.
mUnicipalities Will detail land uses 10 Waterfont Places within their
respective official plans.
2. The environmental component of the amendment does not prescribe the .
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the Region's reqUlremnts for such studies which are already required, in
accordance with Section 2.3.17 of the Durham Plan.
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Harbour Work Group was tabled by Committee in April 1996. Mr. Gilbert's.
submission will be brought forward when Committee reconsiders the
matter.
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In its comments to the amendment, the City of Oshawa passed a resolution
requesting that the proposed Regional Harbour Work Group not be .
established at this time. Within the context of this request, the City also
requested the Region to acknowledge the City as the most appropriate
municipal stakeholder regarding the future development of the Oshawa I
Harbour. In response, it is noted that the recommended amendment does
not deal with the issue of commercial ports in the Region. As indicated .
above, Planning Committee tabled the recommendation that would have
authorized staff to investigate the establishment of a Regional Harbour Work
Group. No further action will be taken on this matter without prior I
. authorization from Committee.
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Recommended Amendment
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The recommended amendment is shown in Attachment 1. The amendment I
proposes a coordinated and consistent policy framework to address matters
of Regional interest in the development of the waterfront. The policy is to be.
implemented by the area municipalities to suit their specific waterfront
circumstances within the broader Regional framework.
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4.2 The amendment includes the following:
Desianation of Waterfront Places
Select locations along the waterfront are designated as Waterfront Places,
where a concentration of recreational, cultural and tourist activities are
encouraged, to attract people from the entire Region and beyond.
Residential and employment uses may be permitted which complement the
predominant uses. Area municipalities are to detail land uses, based on
local conditions, and how the area will contribute to the Regional waterfront
experience. Waterfrpnt Places are designated at:
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Frenchman's Bay in the Town of Pickering
" Harwood Point in the Town of Ajax
" Whitby Harbour in the Town of Whitby
" Oshawa Harbour in the City of Oshawa
" Port Darlington and Port of Newcastle in the Municipality of Clarington
Requirements for Environmentallmoact Studies
The Durham Plan currently requires the preparation of Environmental Impact
Studies for development applications in proximity to environmentally sensitive
areas. To complement the matters already listed in the Durham Plan, and to
identify the Region's requirements, the amendment would require
environmental studies prepared for waterfront development proposals to
examine the following matters:
" impact of the development on important waterfront characteristics, like the
shoreline, creeks, wetlands and wildlife habitat;
" opportunities for the appropriate portions of the development site to be
part of natural corridors along the waterfront and creek valleys; and
impact on Lake water quality.
Imoroving Public Access
The,amendment recognizes the area municipalities as the lead agency in the
development of the waterfront trail. The amendment emphasizes that the trail
is a primary method of providing public access to the waterfront, and that the
Region will support the area municipalities and other stakeholders in its future
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development. The linking of the waterfront trail with other trails in the Region
is encouraged.
Conclusion
The Durham Plan recognizes the Lake Ontario waterfront as an important
component of the Region's natural, built and cultural environments. To
address the development of the waterfront. the Durham Plan identifies the
need for a Regional waterfront plan. Consultation on a number of reports
prepared by the Region has reaffirmed the need for the Region to provide a
broad policy fram~w<?rk to address the development of the waterfront. This
policy framework'snould address and provide direction on:
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attracting people to the waterfront;
protecting the natural environment features and functions along the
waterfront; and
encouraging public access to the waterfront.
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6. ..' Dis osition of a related wa erfront ma er: ef rral No. 14 to the Durham Plan
(Hi-Rise Structures) located at the foot of Harwood Avenue. Town of Aiax
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A site specific policy (12.3.5 b) in Section 20.11.2 on the Durham Plan, whichl
was carried forward from the 1976 Durham Plan, permits the development of
a marina, including a hotel-residential complex related to the marina, on an .
approximately 10 acre property at the foot of Harwood Avenue. along the
waterfront, in the Town of Ajax. The site specific policy was referred to the
Ontario Municipal Board (Referral No. 14 to the Durham Plan) by the I
previous private land owner (Hi-Rise Structures). The property is now in
public ownership, and the referral is no longer active. Regional Council, by I
resolution dated September 25,1996 (Commissioner's Report 96-P-95),
requested the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to modify the Durham
Plan by deleting the policy which permits the above-noted development. Thl
Ministry, however, inadvertently approved the policy.
To implement Regional Council's position, the Ministry recommended that a .
house keeping amendment (part iv of the attached amendment) be adopted.
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to delete the policy. The Ministry has indicated that a further public meeting
and notice are not required.
7. Notice of Meeting
7.1 This proposal is being considered under the Planning Act; as amended by Bill
20. In accordance with Regional Council procedure, written notification of the
meeting time and place of Planning Committee and Council was sent to those
who made oral or written submissions or requested notification.
7.2 The recommendatjol)s of Planning Committee are expected to be considered
by Council on January 15, 1997.
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Attachment: 1 - Amendment No. 29 to the Durham Regional Official Plan
2 - Communication dated November 21, 1996 from Frank and Suse
Eggert and Communication dated December 2, 1996 from R.
Anthony Gilbert
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RECOMMENDED FOR PRESENTATION TO COMMITTEE
G.H. Cubitt, M.S.W., CAO.
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Amendment No. 29 to the Durham Regional Official Plan
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This Amendment provides additional land use designations and .
policies for the Lake Ontario waterfront in accordance with Sectior
14.3.9 of the Durham Regional Official Plan. .
Purpose:
Basis:
The Durham Regional Official Plan requires Regional Council, in.
cooperation with the Area Municipalities, to prepare a plan for all,
or part of, the area designated Waterfront along Lake Ontario. A
report entitled "The Durham Region Lake Ontario Waterfront .
Rego~-A Draft for Discussion" and a follow-up report were
presented to Planning Committee, circulated for comment and J
public information sessions held. The consultation confirmed th
the Region's Lake Ontario waterfront attracts many people to eni
a varietY of activities. Regional policies which: promote the .
development of destination points as places having recreational
and tourist type uses; protect natural environmental features ani
functions; and encourage a continuous waterfront trail are requi
to ensure that the vision of the community are met.
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The Durham Regional Official Plan is hereby amended as foilows
i) amending Maps A4 and A5 - Regional Structure as shown I
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Aniendment:
ii) deleting Section 14.3.9 in its entirety, and replacing it, as
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Waterfront Places shall be developed as focal Points alan!
the Lake Ontario waterfront, and exhibit a mix of Uses and
attract people for a variety of reasons. The predominant
uses may include :narina. recreational. tourist. and culturai
and community uses. Residential and employment
opportunities may be permitted. which support and
complement the predominant uses. The scale of
development shall be based on, and reflect the
characteristics of each Waterfront Place. The Area
Municipalities, in consultation with the Region and other
agencies having jurisdiction, may detail in their respective
official plans, the land uses in the Waterfront Places.
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of transportation modes, such as roads, public transit,
water, and trails;
c) emphasize the unique landscape features and heritage
resources of each Waterfront Place, to strengthen
community identity;
d) consider opportunities to develop east-west natural
corridors to link Waterfront Places and natural areas
along the waterfront, and to develop north-south
corridors along creek valley systems; and
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" e) consider opportunities to increase public access to
lands because of their ecological, cultural or
recreational value, through acquisition or other means.
B. When an Environmental Impact Study is required for a
development application along the Lake Ontario waterfront,
further to the matters listed in Section 2.3.17, the Study
shall also address:
a) impact on the shoreline, creeks, wetlands, and near-
shore wildlife habitant and aquatic characteristics;
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lands to be included in a natural corridor system alon
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proposal involves lakefilling.
C. A continuous lake Ontario waterfront trail is recognized J
a primary method of providing public access to the
waterfront and for connecting waterfront areas, such as I
" . .Waterfront Places, and open spaces. Regional Council
shall support the ongoing development of a continuous a.
coordinated lake Ontario waterfront trail, and shall suppJl!
the Area Municipalities, conservation authorities, proVincil
agencies, community groups and the private sector, in th
development of the trail. The connection of the waterfront
trail with other trails is encouraged for the purpose of I
forming a Region wide trail network:
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iii) deleting from Section 14.3.10, as follows:
"Prior to the adoption of a waterfront plan for Lake Ontario," t
"and have regard for the recommendations of the Royal
Commission on the Future of the Toronto Waterfront." and
iv) deleting from Section 20.11.2, the reference to "12.3.5b)."
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amended, regarding the implementation of the Plan shall apply i
regard to this Amendment.
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The provisions set forth in the Durham Regional Official Plan, as
amended, regarding the interpretation of the Plan shall apply in I
regard to this Amendment.
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The Regional Municipality of Durham
Planning Department
John Michailidis, Planner
Box 623
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Re: Commissioner's Report to Planning Committee
Report No. - 96 - 9-
Date: November 26, 1996
Subject: Public Meeting Report
Proposed amendment to the OUrt1am Regional Official Plan to incorporate
Lake Ontario Waterfront Policies, File: OPA 96-009
Dear Sir,
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our lawyer, Nigel Schilling, a.c., and I attended yoUr public information session about the
Durham and Waterfront guidelines in June of 1995.
Naturally, since we live in Whitby. that part of your report has been most important to us,
but, also, the whola concept, especially the environmentsl policies, and mentioning of focal
points, ete, along the Leke Ontario Waterfront. Therefore, we support your proposed
Amendment to the Durham Regional Official Plan. Attachment 1.
Sincerely
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Nigel Schilling. Q.C.. Whitby
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
. 1-38
December 13, 1996
DEe /8 3 57 PN '96
Mrs. P.L. Barrie
Clerk
Municipality of Clarington
40TemperanceStreet .
Bowmanville, Ontario
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RE:. NEWS RELEASEFROfo..1 THE ONTARIO MINISTRYOFHEALTH
DATED NOVEMBER14, 1996 HE: ONTARIO'S CHIEF MEDICAL
OFFICER OF HEALTH SOUNDS THE ALARM ABOUT TOBACCO
NEWSHELEASEFROMTHEQNTARIOMEDICAL. .
ASSOCIATION DATED NOVEMBER 19, 1996 BE: OMA
RELEASES POSITION PAPER ON SECOND-HAND SMOKE, .
. CALLS FOR AGGRESSIVE ACTION TO COMBAT HEALTH' .
HAZARD (CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS H) AND S) .'.
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Mrs. Barrie, the Health and. Social Services. Committee of Regional .
Council considered the above mattei's and at a meimng.held 'on
December:3, 1996: the Committee adopteej the following ..
recommendations': ..
"a) '. THAT C()n'espondence Itemsa)'-s) inclusive be received for
information;
b) .. THAT a copy of Qorresponqence Items r)and s) be forwarded to
the area municipalities; and .....
c) . THAI a copyof Corresixmdenceltem r} a!sobe forWard to the
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OMA RELEASES POSmON PAPER ON SECOND-BAND SMOKE,
CAllS FOR AGGRESSIVE ACTION TO COMDA T HEALTH HAZARD
TORONTO, November 19, 1996 - A policy paper. released today by the Ontario Medical
~i3tion, calls for immediate action to reduce the health hazards associated with secon.cl-band
smoke.
"On behalf of the physicians of Ontario, I urge every Ontario resident not to expose children to
second-hand smoke in the home, in restaurants. olhec enclosed recreation establishments, or
allow them to be exposed to this hazard attheir after school employmem." said Dr. 101m Gray,
President~lect of the OM^.
"There is a need to aggressively combat seoond-hand smoke, The effects of this healthbazard are
particularly sie".;t;~ wheu. oae t2Ices iQr<) account the &.:t that second.lwld S!'loke usually
victimW::s aon~mokctS against their will."
The major recontrnel!/lations included in the OMA paper om:
all Outario workplace:; and enclosed public places must be smoke-free;
smolcing in aU places frequented by pregnant womm. )'OWIg ehiIdrcn and adolescents,
including the home, nmst be eliminated;
an expert advisory group should be convened to comprebensively coosider the issue of
second-hand smoke in the home. Its members should include, but not be limited to.
individuals with expertise in law, medicine, civil and individual rights, and ethics. I
These recomrncndation. if actJ:d upon, would lead to a sigllifl""n~ rMl1rl11V) in the overall
invoIlIIlWy CX]lOSUfC of llon~S, especially C:bild:cll, to sccond-hmld smoke. l'hcy cornplilllCllt
expeaed. federa11egisla1ion to combat d1e markeling and promotiOl1 oftllbaCtO produCtS.
B3$Od 011 figures' published in the U.S., tbe OMA conservatively estimates that this year in Ontario:
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- 8.000 to 14.000 children will suffer from smoke-rcIated midd1e ear infections:
- up to 6,600 children may require tubes inserted in their ean due to seeond-hand smoke;
- SOO to 800 C:bildrcn will require their tonsils and/or adenoids removed due to second.hand 5II1~;
- 12.000 to 20,000 children will suffer from asthma becapse of second-band smoke; I
- 52,000 to 80,000 children will have second-hand smoked related coughs; .
- IS, 000 to 25,000 children will suffer from ll.lower respiIatOI}' tract infection due to second-band smoke;
- 5to & yOllllg people will die front a second4land smcike related illness:
- 6 children will die as a result of a smoking-related fire.
"We oced to act imlnfdiately to prevCllt any furtber illnesses and deaths caused by secolId-band
smol<e - wbicl1 rnoks third as a preventable cause of death behind smoking and alcohol. As
physiciam. we w.JIIt to be part of the 50lutioo leading to the elimination of this significant health
ha=d, " said Dr. Gray.
For a copy of the position paper contact: Judy Bentham, OMA, (416) 599-2580 ext. 3325
Media contact: Marie Sherwin, O~^, (416) J~90211~~9
TO srlVllhe m.llicaI profession and the peo;~, 0:1300 in the J 0 90000 _ >lid ""alienee in h..,1th tv,.'
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Introduction ..,......,..............,.............................3
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Dr. Verna mai, (Chair), London
Dr. Martin Ba.., London (C:teasedl
Dr. Noni MacDonald, Ottawa
Dr. Lynn No.cworUly, Believille
Dr. Chandrakant P. Shah, Toronto
Ms. Carol Jacobson, OMA Staff
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Second-ha nd smoke ranks third as a preventable cause
of death behind only active smoking and alcohol.
Second. hand smoke is the smoke thot individuals
breathe when they are located in the same air space as
smokers. There is a neM to .ggr~ssively combat this
heolth hazard. It> deletenou. efkcts are partkularly
significant when one takes into account the fact that
second-hand smoke usually victimi:zes non-smokers
against their will. The best cure for second-hand
smoke-<:aused illnesses in our communities is known
without further research . elimination of involuntary
exposurt> to <",and-hand smoke. A smokc-lTce envi.
ronment in public building;, workplaces and in the
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This issue is a serious one requiring an integrated and
comprehensive approach by many stakeholders. Includ-
ing the active involvement of organizr!d medicine.
The recommendations InclUded In this report WiII,If
acted upan.lead to a significant rMudion in the over.
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child...", to se"ond-hand 5make.
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I. Given the serious health Impact af second.hand
smoke and the incre.uiog social consensu, on
tM dangers of both smoking and the exposure to
second.hand 5make, all Ontario workplaces and
encfOSM public places must be Snloke-free.
II, GiVen the known and serious health Impacts of
5e<ond-l1and smoke on not only children and
adolescents, but also to the child in utC!f'O, steps
must be taken so that 5ItIoking in all places fre-
quented by pregnant women. young children.
and ..doIGreGIlt. is eliminated.
III. G~ the challenge we face in determining the
beu mt>thod of eliminating second-hand smoka
in !he home in a manner which is socially accept-
able. an Expert Advisory Group shauld be con-
vened including. but not limited to, individuals
with expcrti~ in law, medicine, dvil and individ-
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INTRODUCTION
The physicians of Ontario have long been involved
with h~<:l(th promotion and preventive medicine, J5
reflected in their battl., for the pasteurization of milk.
the chlorination of water. asbestos removal, the vacci-
nation of all Ontario school children. and seat belt leg-
islatIon (which Quscd controversy over "fordn9" peo-
ple to buckle uP). The OMA h<lS always taken a strong
stand against societys number one preventable public
health problem, tobacco use_ As far back as 1974, the
OMA identified the need to protect those who dO !.1llI
use tobacco products, yet are exposed to the by-prod-
ueu of smokin9'
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A 1983 OMA conference on passive smoking high-
lig hted the OMA's concern with regard to second-
hand smoke: and brought this important health issue
to the attention of major associations and groups of
influence in the community. Physicians well! urged to
discourage smoking in their workplaces including
hOSpitals, offices and waiting rooms to proteCt
patients and staff from the dangers of second-hand
smoke.
Second-hand smoke ranks third as a major oreventable
C3u<;! of death bGhind only active smolting and alco-
hol"' Second-hand smoke is the smoke that individu-
als breathe when they are located in the same air
space as smokers. Second-hand smoke is a mllttUre of
exhaled mainstream smoke from the tobacco user,
sidestream smoke emitted from the smoldering
tobacco bel'l!Jeen puffs. contaminants emittP.d into
the air during the putt and contamin.nts that diffuse
through the dgarene paper and mouth end between
puffs. '" Second-hand smoke is a complex mix of over
4000 substances of which more than 42 individual
ffidinsu....m componellU all: known to ClIUse ClIncer
in humans and animals and many of which are strong
irritants_Ill Sidottream smoke contains many of the
sa,,"", substances found io mainstream smoke intlud-
ing a host ot cardnogenic agents.'.
Smoke" themselves are compromised not only from
the smoke directly inhalE!d from tobacco use but by
second-hand smoke as they breathe in both Ihe side-
stream and mainstream smoke.
There is a need to aggresSively combat this haalth haz-
a rd. There are segments of the population which,
despite the evolution of attitudes toward open recog-
nition of this problem, continue to put others at risk
and view the problem merely as a nuisance. However,
seccnd-hand smoke is one of the major environmen-
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dnd mu:,t b~ tdk.en to prevent this health hazard.
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The purpose of this. document is. to outline the posi-
tion of the OMA with respect to ~econdahand smoke.
Its deleterious effects are particularly signifIcant when
one takes into account the fact that second-hand
smokc u~ually viaimizes non-smokers against their
will. The recommendations included in this report will,
if acted upon, lead to a significant reduction in the
overall involuntary exposure of non-smokers, especial-
ly children, to second-hand smoke.
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For more than 30 y<!ars, the u.s. Surgeon General's
reports, based on strong scientific evidence, have
identified tobacco use and exposure to second-hal\d
smoke as serious public heallh hazards. In 1986,
reports by both the u.s. National Research Council and
the u.s. Surgeon General concludE!d that second-hand
smoke causes lung cancer in adult non-smokers, and
that children of parents who smoke have an increased
frequency of respiratory symproms and acute lower
respiratory tract infections, as Willi as evidence of
reduced lung functlon.... These facts were c:onfirl'Md
end slrengthened by the 1992 U.s. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) assessment of the health
effects of sea>nd-hand ~ke!ll
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A scienttftc consensus has emerged during the past 10
yea~ that second-hand smoke is a major cause of lung
cancer and respirAtory dise!llse in young people. More
recently, evidence has accumulatE!d of a causal link to
heart disease. These facts have led to a growth in con-
cern for the health of individua Is not addicted to
tobacco, but exposed to second-hand smoke.
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Second-hand smoke is the third-ranking known cause
of lung cancer alter active smoking and indoor radon.
Exposure to second-hand smoke during adult liCe
increases the risk of lung cancer in non-smokers. Lung
cancer now kills more women than breast cancer, and
is tho socond leading cause of premature death for
men. The 1992 EPA report tonfirms that second-hancl .
smoke is a human lung carcinogen. and is linked to
3000 lung cancer dCilths annually in the U.s."' Since in
this case geographic and cultural differences are prob-
ably not significant, it can be assumed that the num-
bers ~re proportionately similar in Canada and
Ontario. The canter mortality from second-hand smoke
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11. Heart Disease
Heart disease has multiple risk factors. For this reason,
the ,clentlfic community has taken longer to condude
that tobacco use causes heart disease. The SUfgeon
General's 1986 report suggested a Iink."lge between
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Results of recent epidemiological studies. in combina.
tion with a variety of available physiological and bio-
chemical data, have ied many researchers to condude
that second-hand smoke causes heart disease. It is
now well established that tobacco use is the most
important p"'''''''lable cause of heart disease.
As a result of exposure to second-hand smoke, there is
an acute compromise of the coronary drculation,
which is effected as reduced exercise tolerance in
healthy IndividualS and in mose with existing coronary
artery disease, platelet activation. and abnormarlties of
vasodibtion.lnjury to the arterial lining, tho first stop in
the de~lopment of atherosclerosis, 15 caused by the
cardnogenk agents in second.hand smoke. such as
~nzo{a)pyrene and 1,3 - butadiene....'.
Heart disease morbidity and mortality is far more seri-
ous than lung cancer as a contributor to the bulk of
the public health burden caused by second-hand
smoke. It is estimated that 69% of the second-hand
smoke-relalt!d deaths In the U.s. are due to heart dis-
ease. compored with 31% due to lung cancer..' In
1993. the first Ontario Heart Health Survey noted that
<;ordiovascular disease. the leading cause of death in
Ontario, is responsible for 35% of all deaths in
Ontario."" The elimination of involuntary exposure to
second-hand smoke would therefore have a signifi-
cant i..,-,pall:t on MOrtality rGfatQd to h~rt di~$Q'.
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The 11194 u.s. Sur9~n General's report states that Sf:<:-
ond-hand smoke harms children. Children who
breathe second-hand smoke have mor~ "~r infections,
more severe asthma attacks and more breathing prob-
lems tIlan Children who live in smoke-free home!."'
Where tobacco use is allowed. children often have no
way of protoaing themselves from exposure to sec-
ond-hand smoke.
The 1994 Surgeon General's report also discusses the
increased neondwl and infant mortality rates for chll-
drcn who~c p..1rcnt:;; :;rnoke. The pc:lthologic:aJ !)(ter"ial
change whiCh causes atherOsclerosis has also been
observe<J in the umbllicai arrerles of infants born nOt
only to mothe(s who smoke, but ,]150 to mother!i who
have belm el<posed to second~hand smoke.fI~
Paternal .. well as maternal smoking is associated
with low infant birth weight Parental smoking is also
a signitiCilnt risk factor for postnatal deaths, especially
due 10 respiratory di"'.,e and Sudden Infant Death
Syndrome (SIOSl.""
There is sound evidence that oxposuro to second-
hand smoke in childhood is associated with an
increased probability of developing asthma among
certain at-risk children, and suggestive evidence that
children who are not at rlsk and are exposed to sec-
ond-hand smoke may have a higher-than-average risk
of developing asthma. Far asthmatic children, second-
hand smoke has a causal role in asthmatic-related
morbidity. Exposure to second.hand smoke repre-
sen~ ~ serious pediatric problem which has been esti-
mated to double the risk of infection and death in chil-
dren."". They must be protected from the adverse
health hazards of Involuntary exposure to second-
hand smoke.
III. Second-hand Imo/ce in the Workplace and
Public Places
Exposure of children and adult non-smokers to sec-
ond-hand smoke In public places and worlcplaces
remains widespread. ,since 1980, second-hand smoke
has been identified as a leading occupational health
hazard If no WOtkplace smoking restrictions exist.
non-.moker. are most exposed to. >econd-h.nd
smoke in the Workplace. Second-hand.smoke shOuld
be regulated out of both workplace~ and enclosed
public places in order to protect non-smokers from
involuntary exposure.II."
Many studies have now confirmed that workplace and
pubii, place smoking restrictiun. facilitate some
smokers to ,top using tobacco products and others to
use them less. Contrary to tobacco industry propagan-
da, .mof,ers comply with workplace smoking restric-
tions; most labour groups agree that non-smokers
should not bli e.posed to secol'ld-hand smokah'
Restaurants and bars, which are both Worksites and
enclosed public places. have not been regulated in
any significant m3nner in Onti)rio in order to protect
non-smoking employees and non-smoking Customers
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indicate that levels of exposure to second-hand
smoke are higher in restaurants and bars th<Jn in office
workplaces or other businesses. Workers in reStaurants
.nd bars must be given the Sdme public health pro.
tection as federal and provincial employees, especially
due to the formers' increased risk of luny t:dnC~r dnd
heart disease because of lI1e higher level of exposure
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ing restrictions within their establishments will rasult
in a de<;rease in revenue. A study by Gl,ntz and Smith
found no significant effect on restaurants sales as a
result of a total ban on smoking in restaurants in cer-
tain California cities." At least 211 u.s. cities have now
adopted smoke-free restaurant bylaws"" an<.l, based on
a recent survey.4% ofToronto restaurants are smoke-
free following the implementation of the January 1993
Toronto smoking control bylaws..' As of .hlnuary.I996,
Toronto City Council implemented a ban on tobacco
use in food courts. Also in January 1996. the City of
Vaughan in the Greater Toronto Area voted to end
,making in all workplaces and publiC places, inclUding
restaurants effective May 1996. A significant step for-
ward for tobacco control was taken on July 2, 1996
when Toronto Oty Council amended the municipal
code, chaPter 301, smoking, to prohibit smoking in
r"st3urants and entertainment facilities. effective
Jonuary 1, 1997, The by-law was later amended on
October 8, 1996 to allow a provision for designated
smoking rooms (separately enclosed separately venti-
lated rooms which do not exceed 2S% of the restau-
rant or bar seating area). The implementation date was
amended to March 3. 1997 to allow proprietors more
time to implement the by-law amendments.
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Canadian airlines andmanv US. airlines fly smoke-free
worldwide, thereby protecting both their non.smok.
ins employees and non:!.moking clieon. Customers
who use tobacco are able to forego its use during
flights, and therefore should also be able to forego
tobacco use when dining out,
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I. Given the serious health impact of second-t1and
smake and the increasing social consensus on
the dangers of both smokIng and the exposure to
second-h.md smoke. all Ontario workplaces and
endo,ed public places must be smoke-'ree.
A 1994 research survey by Ashley et at,"" indic.tes
that a dear majority or bOth smoking and non..smok"
jng Or,tarians agree that local government should
en.ct and enforce tobacco control remictions.A 1994
Addiction Research Foundation survey indicated that
Ontanans are now far more supportive of most tobac-
co control meaSUres than they were only two or three
yea rs 'go. One factor resulting in this change is a
greater concern with increases in smoking due to the
availability of cheaper tobacco products..'
Current scientific !!Vidence indicates that there Is no
safe level of exposure to any carcinogenic substance.
Second-hand smoke, the number one cause of envi--
ronmental <:<Incer, must be eliminated from the work-
place and endosed public places. Eliminating second-
hand smoke from the workplace and enclosed public
places can no longer be considered a debatabk: i."ue,
but must beco~ a reality.""
Given the number of estimated deaths from boll1
heart disease and lung cancer due to exposure to sec.
ond-hand smoke. it should be viewed as an environ-
mental toxin from which the public and workers
should be protected. It behooves employer> and pub-
lic building manaqers to protect the workers and the
public respectively from involuntary exposure to sec-
ond-hand smoke."" Another important factor for
employers to consider is the risk of liability lawsuits
from workers whn have been exposed to second-
hand smoke in the workplace. There have been suc-
cessful cases in several Jurisdictions.
Legislators must now strive to meet the goal, set out in
the Ontario Tobacco Strategy, which include protecting
the public from second-hand smok.e.Also articul.ated A(.
goal is making all schools. workplace. and public bu~d-
ings 'm~ke.free by 1995.~ The Tobacco Conrrol Acr (TCA)
1994. was the Ontario govem~nt's first Slep towards
meeting lI1is g031. It is imperative !Nt the gowrnrnent
now a01)end tile Smokinq in me WorkDlaCP Ace to elimi-
nate seCond-l1and smoke exposure in the workplace,and
Olq"JOnd the bon undor tho 7Dl to indude .11 endosed
public places. especially tho~ frequeflted by children,
Complately smoke-free workplaces and endosed pubUc
places Is the leasro(".<>rtIy policy to implement.""
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II. Given the known and serious health impacts of
se<:ond-hand smok@ on not only children and
adolescents, bot also to the child in utero, steps
must be taken so that smoking in all places fre-
quented by pregnant women, young children,
and adolescents is @Iiminatp.d_
Elimi nation of exposure to second-hand smoke in
infancy is especially important as early lung develop-
ment appears to bea critical determinant of respirato-
ry health."" Children of parents who use toba"o may
b<l exposed to second-hand smoke levels in the home
which may approach the levels found in bars, creating
exacerbated respiratory ha:zards for them. The only
suitable control measure is tobacco use outside the
home.rJ:I
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their children (rom involuntary exposure to second-
hand smoke, especially exposure which will increase
the children's risk of second.hand smoke-related
death in the future.~' Based on oment in!'ormation
on ventilation systems. second-iland smoke can per-
sist indoors for. many hours after tobacco use.""
Parental tobacco use in another room in the house is
merefore similar to having urination allowed only in
the deep end of a pool.
Several newspaper reports have noted parental and
sodetal changes in attitude towards the exposure of
young children and adolescents to second-hand
srnoke.ln a 1992 Chicago cU5tody case. a father would
have lost the rig ht to have access to his son had he not
agreed to stop smoking in his son's presence." More
recently in Vancouver, a father of three wanted his
esmnged wife to stop smoking in the presence of
their young children, as he was concerned about the
effects of second-hand smoke on their health. The
wife's lawyer advis<ld her that although the issue
would be dealt with in court. she should deal with the
problem appropriately and 'perhaps not smoke in the
presence 01 the children".""
NI:W guidelines for adoption and fostering agencies
have ~n developed in Britain which prohibit smok-
ers from adOPting or caring for young children.".The
...tio-~ is based on the known health dangers of
seconcl-hand smoke exposure. especially for children
und.,.. :wo years of bge. OS well as the known risk for
SlDS. ...>hich is increased two.fold when the carlng
adult =okes.
C'UIc""" exposed to smoking in the home are not only
SUSC!!?tible to the health ha:zards of second-hand
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products themselves. Ther<forc. de<:reased second.
hand ,make expo'ure should result in reduced illness
in children and fewer young people who start to use
tobacco prod~cts.
Opponents to total elimination of second.hand smoke
often TOise issues related to individual rights and free-
dom. However. smokers can choose not to smoke, but
non-smokers cannot choose not {Q breathe. EXpOSure
to second-hand smoke is a health issue and should be
dealt with in the same manner as other environmental
toxins.
Those who argue that smoldng is a "right' or an "adult
choke'" ignore two critical facts:
an addict@<! smoker is not exerci~ing hi$/her'rights'by
smoking. but ",ther is satisfying a craving for a highly
addictive dNg, nicotine;
in smoking, a smoker is forcing involuntary second-
hand smoke exposure on non-imokers, with health
impacts on individuals induding children, not just on
the tobacco user."
The concept of state intervention in the home and
other private places often raises significant controver.
sy and must be addressed with care, caution and con-
siderable thought Notwithstanding this, the concept
is not a new one. The homes that we live in and the
cars that we drive are strictly regulated There are
buiiding and electrical codes, regulations banning the
use of certain products such as cribs painted with
lead-base<! paint, regulations which determine who
can and cannot drive an automobile, and there are
laws agal~st domestic violence and child abuse.
The home is considered a place of private respite. Yet.
as stated above, certain activities such as child abuse.
even ifcarried out in the privacy of one's own home,
ate subje<:r to legal sanctions. Likewise, although the
parent-child relationship has special status. this status
does not extend to allowing 0 porentto cause harm 10
a child. Parental tobacco use in the home, resulting in
the inhalation of known carcinogens and asthmagens
by children. is a form of physical 3 buse.'"
The dcvelopment3nd p->s~ge of laws and regulalions
leading to a very Significant, if not total, reduction of
smoking in all public places frequented by pregnant
women, young children and adolescents. will be
accompanied by debate and opposition. But as with
other laws which have resulted in a significant PO:)ilive
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health impact on the public and are ba~ed On ~olid
evidence, once a ~odal consensus exists that elimina-
tion of childrer"'l'.s exposure to secol1d-h~md smoke is
oeccs.s~(y .:.nd appropriate. both ~.moke.f(ee homes
alli! public places will, like the use of seatbelts in cars,
b<<ome thi! acc:!:pt~ norm.
III. Given the challenge we face in determining the
best method of eliminating second-hand smoke
in the home in a manner which is socially accept-
able. an Expert Work Group should be convened
indudin9, b<.t not limited to, individuals with
expertise in law, medicine, civil and individual
rights. and ethics. to consider the 'issue compre-
hensively.
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Three decades of scientific study have demonstrated
that the benefits of the elimination of second-hand
smoke exposure far outweigh the risks inherent in
such dramatic action.Second-hand smoke elimination
must be viewed as a positive and necessaJy step in
maintaining and enhancing the health of the entire
population. The exposure of children and adult non-
smokers to second-hand smoke, a known human car-
Cinogen, can and must be viewed as being a direct vio-
lation of the rights of all non-smoker>, but ~rticularly
those of chUdren, who, in contrast to most adults, fre-
quently have no choice but to be exposed to second-
hand smoke on a dally basis.
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The purpose of this document is to outline the posi- 1
tion oftne OMA concerning the growing public: hoC~lth
problem of second-hand smoke. Second-hand smoke
is one of the major environmental health risks facing I
society today and steps can be taken to Significantly
eliminate this health threat. When asbestos and PCBs
were identified as environmental health risks. action
was taken and these items were appropriately banned I
from use. It must be noted that the number of deaths
and illnesses ,elated to the exposure to both asbestos
and PCBs has been significantly less than the number I
of deaths from second-hand smoke alone.
The ~t cure for second-hand smo~u:;ed illnesses
in our communities i~ known without further research
- elimination of ;nvoluntary exposure ta s<<ond-lKlnd
smoke. A smoke-free environment in publiC buildings
workplaces and in the hame should be the goal of
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comprehensive approach involving many stakehold-
ers, including the active involvement of Organized
medicine. While cognizant of barriers to the imple-
mentation of these recommendations, the OMA
believe. that the end benefits far outweigh the obsta-
cles. The resultwou1d be a healthier society,and in par-
ticular, healthier children. The challenge we face is to
determine the be~t method to entirely eliminate sec-
ond-iland smoke in a manner which is socially accept-
able. The OMA urges every community, including
health cate providers. educators. especially of youth.
parents and legislator~ to address the issue of second.
hand smoke in an aggressive and timely fashion.
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Giar.(z. :;.A...J'1IIT:1Cy. 'N.'r\J. \ 1991;. Po"Hill8 -.mCKI(lg ,jrd .~ear: JIS~J~:
~:.ih~el ~1C.\~y. ::lhY~IOJOQ,;"...H I(J :.li(Xlll':fJ'I";::I. ("irCUlutiOtl, :~l ' . 11.
,2. Er.\ilronmt;!!'lt.ll PtCt~(tl(Vl AlJPf'lCV (1 sn:. rtesOllGrOfy heoltn o:'ffecN
(J/ ,!.,<mi\lp. {rr'.nf,;r.I)' I un.) fY2nr"PI Gild Olne.' disorders. WaShll\Olon.
DC Office of Health olr'lC ~I'M(O(lrner:taj Asst;'wnent
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J. ErwirOI'lMer'\(al Protection Agencv,(l992).' ibid
4. Enviror:mental F':-otection ASI'!:t'lC)'. (19'92l.. ibid
5. National Research Coundl. 119B6). fn';lOMlefIraJ rollocro smoke:
Meosuting fxooWte and AlsessitlQ HeoIm Effects. W.shingtOfl, D.C.
NatIOnal Academy Pres$.
6. U.s. Department of Health. Edvcation .and Welfare: Smokinq and
Hea~h. t1 ~641. Rccotr 01 the Mvi50ry Comminee ., lhe SUIQ<Otl
~etaJ 01 t/le Public Health Setllia. WashIngton, ac.. PHS
Publicalioo No. 11 03.
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7. EnvitQnmt:ntll Pto~i!aion ~.(t992).. ibid
S. vm........... PJ. (1994).L.;fe~m. proOoll~1Y or d.-<Iopjng Ivng an.
cet by 5I11OiOng Sletl.o, c.~ Candd".." Jou((IQ/ of FIA>lk: HoaIth,
SS(61~8S-38a
9. Rop,lc..J.L. l.oo.Ytey. A.H. (I 990) R~k"'''''''.o''''_ologiecf",
p.lSSive-smolcing~oduo.d tung cat1<Of, Ri.. AnoIy>il, 10;27-37.
1~ Glantz, 1991 . ibid.
I;. Penn. A. Sn)<let. CA. (feblWly 1,19961 1,3 8utacl1ent.. "'por
pi~ ('OO"Ipor-~t of environmen<<ll robi:Iccc ~e. ao:ef~tes
.attefiosIerotic plaque d"""lo9meo, 93(3):552-7.
12. Glantz.I991.U,IC.
13. Minisuy ot H..~h. (1993, Or./aI;o Het1Ir Hea~h SU""J< Toronto:
Qu~'SPiiMe.'.
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lOboc", use among yoc,ng POOple: A tef)OfI of the ~ GenenlI.
U.s. Deoartmont cI Health and Human SeM<:e~ Public Health
Service. Centres for Di'ease COl1ttQI and Ptevontion, International
Centre Ibf Q1rOl'\ic. Disease Prevention and Health Promotion,
Office on Smoki"9 and Health.
:i iii. .liS. (Alop.vrmQf\[ of Healrn il'ld Human 5ervfc:es..1994. iQid.
16. lOono"oCohen.HS.IMarcl\ 6, 1995). Theeffeaofpo"fve~1JCId
lCb;Icco eJq.)Osure rhrough bremt mifJr. 0fJ SUddtYI ;,,!Qnr death syn_
drome jourr~ of the A.f':\,erican Medkal Associar.on.273:795.m
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&POSl.:llr. A ~ t)al!diatric htalth problem: A $Qte(M0'[ from
:no Convnlttee on AthefO!>derosis and HyOPtTp.nSlon in O1lldren.
{()\.ll"o(il 01'. CU:'i.ot,/:a;:cubr Oi~Q_ir\ ma YOIJtlg. AtT\G'ricM I-tP.aI't
:l.s5cci,,<iot\.CI~;.slar;0I'l. 9O(S}:2.SSJ-2590.
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~ UC 3<r<<'eyl1JSCF P,.".,ntiv. Meei""" Fl<sideocy Program,
American Helft ^>sod.tiOfl. (<life,";a Affiliat~ Alameda Cotmty
~.eattf'1 Ca."e 5er'IfCes~. Tol>>:co ~troI Program.5e?tembef
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10. '5~gel. M, (\ ~ '\) 11".Vf1lumiuy ~rnokinQ in the re'i;:i1u(<lt'l~ 'lVorkoldC~.
JO-~fnlJfoi rn~ Arr~,,/.,),t .t"l.~(jiml A,~,""iflfiatl. 170:<l90-493
~~ Si~''''lf'I.'vI lY1i'. :~:'l
22. (j1(jn(Z, 'jA. ':.mlC:"'l, :...;t \:':1$4/. T~e ~ff~, of O(Cinanc~ :e<;;\J'Mg
~rrok.e-f1'ee reS"h;:Qnc; on r~sla\Jlunt ~al~:;. A.meficr]r; ..'r)lJmr;/ f'JF
A./]/i( H<<J!rh. M '0R! . 1085.
2.l. Yi1g. lye.. """"","y, T. Choi. B.C.K. (19951. A Comp"hen"""
E....Jiu.JbOn of th!;! ~993 Ciry ofTQrcnto Smoking ay-laws"Cof'llJdicfl
knH'flal of Public' I~ith. 36(1).
24. Rt-oi<:t.J.L..I"oo,...,o'E!Y.A.H.09921.IS~.,nd oll'l5W1!fS conceming ~s-
,i.,~ smokinq in It\(! WCIrkpluc.'t! n:butting (oOQ"-Q indUStry .;,tgu-
l'I"oJ:nts. TOC\(J((O Conrro( 1':206-~ t q.
2~. M'tey. MJ.. S.rl.. i'O<letson, LL 11994). R<llliCtM: mea,"", on 'mole.
1119 In OntarIO: SlmilanfJes ana eJilfefel1ctf oerween smOkerS (JIJ(1 non.
fIT.okers in knowfecfge. attitudes. Ql'!d pfediai've behtNiout ond itrto1(..
~ f<Jt robacco,;lrogroms Gndpo(lCies. On~rio TQba<<o Research
U::ir.Wotking Papers Senes.Number 1,Toronto.
26. Pagilia. Anl).Ia. (199S). Reoott of the /991 On/ario AkohoI and Other
DrJgI Opin;on Su""l'. Addiction Re..arch FcuI1dation Survey 1121
LT. !l'A.1992.;!lid
28. Taylor, AE. Chairman, Johnson. D.c., Kazenl~ H. members (t 992),
Er.""""metllallO/Jacco sm'*and rordkm~ulct di_e . Po~t;on
Pope< &om the Couocl on G>td;opuimonary and Critical c....
"':>otIan HeiIIT Asloc.tion. Citeu"',;,n, Ml\99.7n,
29. Ot>to,;,Tobocto ~,,,"" uni~Mon~"'ingOntaria;",baccortrare-
fff.""'9'= _ou' goo! Oco,bet, 1995.
30. ~ J.l. l<>nrey. A.H. (19931. An rnlotceoble iruicot aY QlIQ/i(y
_fotenyjmnltltt1to1tobaccosmolrewithinthe~e~
Analy>i. 13:463-075.
31. Griddinq.s.s... ,1.1994 . ibid.
31. Rt",,,,.J.L.(I994).lIilkmo_mofptJlsiv<,mokingatWOtkand
home Stlouis XI~J6H85.
35. T~ytQr.A.f.. 199'2 -Ibid.
3'. T,yIo..,u, 1992. ib<i
35. "Fothetwill bun OUt 10 keep ~;ng ~n;Ha!if.l:lcHati':nl' l'lailvN-.-
J':(luary 16. 1992.
36. "C-ad fumes oYer wift-s $mo~"'.g~ TOtonto: ~ IrvUV ~ In ;\ot)t('h 5,
1'.'95.
31. Smokers rejeaeC as adoptive p.ne'lIlS, Th~ Joum.11. Mdiaion
HtSeQr"'rour.aar:Ot1 T~j,May l.i!(jl:!.
38. Ezra. DB_ (199<) 5""" aM <roo" caa break my bones. but tobacco
.moK.r am IciJI ml2:Con w" ptOrKt t:.hild~n from fJI1~n~ I'Mr (tr1t')kp'.
Silint LoLlis University i'ublic law ~eview, 13(2):j47-S9C.
39. E!.'a,O.B.,1994. 'biO.
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
December 20, 1996
DEe 30 4 06 PM '96
Mrs. P.L. Barrie
Clerk
. Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street.
Bowmanville, Ontario L1H 3Z7
. Communal SerVices Feasibilitv Studv - Status Report
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Mrs, Barrie,.the Works Committee of Regional Council considered the.
. above matter and ala meeting held on December 18,1996 Council .
adopted the following recommeodationsofthe.Committee:..
. "a) THAT Commissiohers' Repbrt#96-J-28 l:!e received for
information; .and
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....b) THAT a copy of9ommissioners' Report #96-J-28befOlwarded to
. the a'rea municipaHtiesand the Ministry of Environment and Energy
for information,"
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Enclosed for your information is a copy of Report:#96-J-28of Mr. VA.
Silgailis, Commissioner of Works;. . .
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Joint Report to Planning and Works Committees
Report No. 96-J-28
Date: December 10, 1996
SUBJECT
Communal Services Feasibility Study - Status Report, File: 2.8.3
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. THAT Commissioners' Report No. 96-J-28 be received for information; and
2. THAT a copy of Commissioners' Report No. 96-J-28 be fOlWarded to the area
municipalities, and the Ministry of Environment and Energy for information.
REPORT
1. Introduction
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1.1 On June 5, 1996, Regional Council authorized staff to enter into an
agreement with the consulting firm of Proctor & Redfern Limited to assist in
undertaking a Communal Services Feasibility Study for the Region. Upon
compleltion, the Study is to provide a basis to consider the technical, financial
and legal merits of rural development1 on communal water and sewer
systems.
1.2 The purpose of this Report is:
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. to provide an update on the status of the Communal Services Feasibility
Study;
. to report on the selection of hamlets to be used as test cases for the
purpose of evaluating the findings of the Study; and
. to describe the steps required to complete the Study.
Hamlets, country residential developments, rural employment areas and
regional nodes.
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2. Status of Communal Services Feasibilitv Studv
2.1 In accordance with the Terms of Reference presented in Joint Report No.
96-J-13 of the Commissioners of Planning and Works, the following work has
been undertaken or is currently in progress:
(i) Servicing Framework and Context - a survey of other Regional and
local municipalities to obtain information on communal servicing
policies has been completed. Servicing characteristics of Durham's
rural areas, including an overview of future potential servicing needs
within the context of the Regional Official Plan has been prepared;
(ii) Design and Operation Issues - a description and evaluation of
communal servicing options for water supply systems, sewage
collection systems, sewage treatment and effluent disposal has been
completed.
(iii) Financial Issues - preliminary capital and operating cost estimates of.
communal water and sewage for hamlets and country residential
developments is currently being prepared. Also, a preliminary financial
and cost benefit analysis, in terms of development charges financed
components and user rate financed components, is being prepared;
and
(iv) Legal Issues - legal issues regarding communal servicing have been
identified and documented.
3. Selection of Test Case Hamlets
3.1 Each hamlet in Durham Region is unique in terms of size, growth potential,
environmental factors and existing servicing problems. To assist in the
evaluation of the Study findings with respect to hamlets, it was determined
that two test case hamlets that generally exhibit characteristics representative
of hamlets throughout the Region should be used. In this way, the practical
implications of providing communal servicing to actual situations in Durham
could be assessed. As such, selection criteria for the test case hamlets were
developed, including:
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" soil capability (the capacity of the soil to receive sewage effluent);
" aquifer capability (the capacity of the underlying aquifer as a potable
water source);
" septic system problems (the amount and degree of existing septic system
problems);
. private well problems (the amount and degree of existing private well
problems); and
" development pressure (pressure to develop, based upon actual growth or
impending growth).
3.2 Attachment 1 provides a listing of all the Region's hamlets, together with the
overall ranking results of applying the above-noted selection criteria. Based
on the above criteria, and in consultation with Regional staff and the Ministry
of the Environment and Energy, a short list of six candidate hamlets was
produced. A hamlet which scored 30 or more in the ranking, met the short list
of candidate test case hamlets. The short list of hamlets included Manilla,
Burketon Station, Hampton, Goodwood, Leaskdale and Sandy Hook.
3.3 In making the final selection of the two test case hamlets, a more qualitative
approach was undertaken and utilized the following considerations:
Test hamlets
" should be located in different municipalities;
. should be remote from existing urban areas;
" should represent a range of communal service costs;
. should represent a range of hamlet sizes; and
" should not be constrained by issues other than water and sewage
servicing.
3.4 . Hampton (located in Clarington) and Leaskdale (located in Uxbridge) were
selected as the two test case hamlets for the purposes of the Study. These
hamlets represent the best combination of all the selection criteria. It should
be noted that Hampton and Leaskdale will be used in the Study because they
generally exhibit characteristics representative of hamlets throughout the
Region. The selection of test case hamlets in no way infers that communal
services will be constructed for those hamlets.
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4. Next Steps
4.1 The next step in the Study is to detail and evaluate the Study findings with
respect to the two selected test case hamlets. In addition, the technical,
financial and legal implications of providing communal services to country
residential developments, rural employment areas and regional nodes will be
assessed.
4.2 Based on the current project schedule, a draft Study report will be completed
in early 1997. Regional staff will continue to keep Planning and Works
Committees informed on the progress of this Study.
5. Report Circulation
5.1 A copy of this Report will be forwarded to the area municipalities in Durham,
and to the Ministry of the Environment and Energy for information purposes.
5.2 This Report is being simultaneously presented to Works and Planning
Committees.
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Area Overall Candidate Test Se lected Test
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Brock Gamebridge 21
Manilla 31 .
Port Bolster 23
Sonya 25
Wilfred 23
Clarington Brownsville 11
Burketon Station 31 .
Enfield 23
Enniskillen 29
Hampton 39 . V
Haydon 21
Kendal 21
Kirby 13
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Mitchell's Comers 27
Newtonville 29
SoUna 29
Tyrone 27
Oshawa Raglan 29
Pickering Brougham 19
Cherrywood 21
Claremont 29
Green River 10
Greenwood 25
Kinsale 9
Whitevale 13
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Municipality Hamlet Ranking Case Hamlet Case Hamlet
Scugog Blackstock 19
Caesarea 19
Epsom 11
Greenbank 23
Manchester 21
Nestleton 23
Nestleton Station 25
Seagrave 19
Utica 17
Uxbridge Coppins Comers 25
Glasgow 25
Goodwood 33 .
Leaskdale 31 . tI'
Sandford 25
Sandy Hook 33 .
Siloam 19
Udora 21
Zephyr 29
Whitby Almond Village 7
Ashburn 25
Macedonian Village 23
Myrtle 11
Myrtle Station 15
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The Regional "
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Clerk's Department
605 Rossland Rd. East
P.O. Box 623
Whitby, Ontario
Canada L1 N 6A3
(905).668-7711
Fax: (905) 668-9963
~OUNCIL INFORMATION.
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December 19, 1996
DEe 27 IlloAM '96
Mrs.. P.L Barrie
Clerk
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmam/ille, Ontario
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Imoosition of an Interim ReaionalLevv for .1997 " Our File: . FOG-S
'. Mrs. Barrie, the Finance and Administration Committee of Regional
Council considered the above matter and at a meeting held on December
18, 1996,Council adopted the following recommendations of the
Committee:' .
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"a) , THAT an interim RegionaiLevy be imposed upon the Area. .
Municipalities for 1997 purpcisesthatproyides for the payment to
'the Region of $24,926;900.75 on February 28, 1997 and
$24,926,900.75 on April 30, 1997 in accordancewitli Schedule 'A',
as attached to Report #96-F-73 ()ftheCommissioner of-Rnance; .
b) THAT an interest rate of8%.per annum be established for the late
payn'lem of the interi.m Regional Levy in' 1997.; .
c) THAT the Regional Clerk be requested to advise the Area
MuniCipalities of the imposition of the .1997 Interim Regional Levy;
and
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d) THAT the RegionalSoljcitor be requested to.prepare the requisite
by-Iaw(s)." .
I have enclosed a certified copy of By-law #107-96 which enacts the
above decision of Regional Council. Please draw this matter to the
attention of your Council arid appropriate staff. ..
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12,952,018.00
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3,238,004.50
2,753,425.50
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3,238,004.50
2,753,425.50
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The Regional
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Clerk's Department
605 Rossland Rd_ East
P _0. Box 623
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Canada L 1 N 6A3
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Fax: (905) 668-9963
. C. W. Lundy A.M~C.T. .
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
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December 18, 1996
The Honourable AI Leach
Minister- of Municipal Affairs & Housing
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Proposed Amendment to the Provinciat Policy State~ent ~ Land Use
Plannina Near Airoorts - Our File: DOO-G -
. Honourable Sir, the Planning COmmittee of Regional CQuncilJ:;Qn~i(jered
the above matterand at a meeting held on .December 18, 1996, Council
adopfedthe following recommendations of the CQmf!1ittee: -
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Region's comments on the proposooamendmentto the Provincial.
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Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Federal Minister.of
Transport, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, the Area.
MiJnicipalities in Durham Region, the Regions of Halton, Peel, -. ..
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Mr. S. Valo, Chairman, Greater Toronto Airports Authority..
Mr..M.deRond, Clerk, Town of Aja.x
. Mr. G.S. Graham, Clerk~Administrator, Township of Br.ock .
Ms. P.L. Barrie, Clerk. MuniciRa!Lty_oLCJadogton
Mr. B.C. Suter; Clerk, City of Oshawa .
Mr.B. Taylor, Clerk, Town of Pickering
Mr. E.S. Cuddie, Clerk-Administrator,Townshipof Scugog .
Mr. W.E. Taylor, Clerk, Township ofUxpridge .
Mr: D.G. McKay, Cierk, Town of Whitby...
Ms. J. Eaglesham, Clerk, Regional Municipality of Halton
Ms. B. Zeran, Clerk, Regional Municipality of Peel
Mr. D. Hearse, Clerk, Regional Municipality of York
Ms. N. Wong, Clerk, MunicipalitY of Metropolitan Toronto
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Planning Department
Commissioner's Report to Planning Committee
Report No. 96-P-133
December 10,1996
SUBJECT
Proposed Amendment to the Provincial Policy Statement - Land Use Planning
Near Airports; Files: 2.7.3.16.3 and 4.7.4
Correspondence No. 96-521 dated November 19, 1996 from the Honorable AI
Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Recommendations
1. THAT Commissioner's Report No. 96-P-133 be endorsed as the Region's
comments on the proposed amendment to the Provincial Policy Statement;
2. THAT Commissioner's Report No. 96-P-133 be forwarded to the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Federal Minister of Transport, the Greater
Toronto Airports Authority, the Area Municipalities in Durham Region, the
Regions of Halton, Peel, York, and Metropolitan Toronto.
Report
1. Puroose of the Report
1.1 The purpose of this report is to:
" address the correspondence received from the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing respecting municipal planning for compatibility
between airports and surrounding, sensitive land uses (refer to
Attachment 1); and
" provide Regional comments on this issue for submission to the
Minister.
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2. Backaround
2.1 The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) requires municipalities to plan in a way
that achieves compatibility between sensitive land uses (e.g. residential) and
airports. Noise exposure forecasts (NEF), which are an indication of people's
discomfort with aircraft noise, are used to assess the impact on sensitive land
uses near airports. These NEFs are produced by Transport Canada, and are
based on aircraft movements over a five to ten year period into the future. For
longer planning periods (up to 20 years), the noise exposure projection (NEP) is
used, and is based on projected aircraft types and runway configurations that
may arise over this time (refer to example, Attachment 2 ).
2.2 Recently, Transport Canada released "Land Use in the Vicinity of Airports, 7th
Edition", as amended. This Federal guideline clarifies that new residential
development should not be approved within the 30 NEF/NEP contour. The
guideline is advisory for the Region and the applicable area municipalities in the
approval of development proposals surrounding airports.
2.3 Previously, the guideline suggested that new residential construction between
the 30 and 35 NEF could occur with appropriate acoustical insulation features.
The amended guideline recommends that no new development be permitted on
lands above the 30 NEF. This is a greater restriction.
2.4 The concern for the economic viability of major airports and the new restrictive
guidelines has prompted the Province to consider policy to address the
development of sensitive land uses near airports.
2.5 By letter received November 25, 1996, AI Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing, is requesting comments on the proposed policy options by
December 19, 1996. Ministry staff have advised that there is no extension to this
deadline.
3. Prooosed Policy Ootions and Comments
In reviewing proposed changes to the PPS, the MMAH has requested the
Region's comments on a set of policy amendment options:
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3.1 Option a) Make no changes to PPS
Provincial policy currently calls for municipalities to plan in a way that achieves
compatibility between sensitive land uses (e.g. residential) and major facilities,
such as airports. This is to be accomplished through appropriate design,
buffering and/or separation from each other to prevent adverse effects from
noise and other contaminants.
This option relies on existing planning tools, such as official plans and the
Transport Canada guideline, as a basis to assess compatibility. It provides
policy direction while providing opportunity for(;()~l>ide~ng 10~1 circumstances in
planning activities. This option has been ii-workable approach lnttie-review of
development proposals near airports in Durham Region.
A concern with this policy option is the absence of any specific Provincial
standard against which development near airports can be assessed. Currently,
the Transport Canada guideline is used to assess the impact of airport noise on
surrounding development. However, this guideline can be changed at any time.
The inclusion of a standard in Provincial policy will clarify the standard province-
wide, and make implementation more consistent and straight forward. As such,
the PPS should be clarified to reference appropriate standards for compatibility
to ensure consistent land use planning near airports.
As previously indicated, NEF/NEP mapping is used in the review of development
proposals near airports. New NEF mapping for the proposed North Pickering
airport has recently been obtained. However, new mapping for the Oshawa
Airport, has not been provided. The Province should ensure that updated
NEF/NEP mapping is made available to land use development approval
authorities. Furthermore, the Province should ensure that changes to NEF/NEP
mapping and other necessary information be made available on an on-going
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3.2 Option b) Revise the PPS to strengthen the existing policy for specific
airports.
This option would strengthen the existing policy which restricts sensitive land
uses on lands lying within the 30 NEF/NEP contour near five specific airports -
Lester B. Pearson, Ottawa International, London, Sudbury, and Thunder Bay
airports. These airports are deemed to offer significant economic benefit to the
Province and the communities in which they reside. Land use approvals
obtained prior to approval of this policy amendment would not be subject to this
policy.
However, this option, as presented, appears to leave a policy void for other
airports which alsQRrovitl~~i!!~ficant economic benefits. Provincial policy
should recognize all airports having economic importance and the sensitivity of
land use near these airports. The policy should be general in nature and apply
to all airports.
3.3 Option c) Prohibit any incompatible land uses within a specified area
adjacent to specific airports.
This option would establish a more strict approach by prohibiting any
incompatible land uses (i.e. new residential development) within an airport
protection zone encompassing lands above the 30 NEF/NEP near the previously
mentioned 5 specific airports. The provisions for these protection areas would
be established through Provincial planning legislation and regulations, and be
reflected in the Regional and local official plans.
This option is a variation of option b). It is intended to establish more strict
control over incompatibilities between airports and surrounding land uses by
requiring a delineation of a restricted development zone. A strict approach may
remove flexibility that may be required to consider variations in land use
development near airports or make adjustments to the restricted zone more
difficult to achieve. The result may be the need for complex amendments to
Provincial legislation and regulation, or municipal planning documents.
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4. Conclusions
4.1 Airports are an important economic consideration for Durham Region.
Unfortunately, little time has been provided to consider and respond to this policy
initiative. The Province should consider continued involvement with stakeholders
in the further development of this policy.
4.2 Regardless of the option chosen, the Region, and other land use development
approval authorities, require a consistent source of updated NEF/NEP mapping.
The Province should ensure that updated NEF/NEP mapping is provided to
these authorities. Of particular note is the immediate need for updated NEP
mapping for the Oshawa Airport.
4.2.1 It is recommended that this report be endorsed as the Region's comments
respecting the proposed amendment to the Provincial PolicV Statement
respecting land use planning near airports, and that it be forwarded to the
Minister of Municipal Affairs, the Minister of Transport, the Greater Toronto
Airports Authority, the Area Municipalities in Durham Region, and the Regions of
Halton, Peel, York, and Metropolitan Toronto.
Attachments: 1. - Correspondence No. 96-521 dated November 19, 1996 from the
Honorable AI Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs.
2. - Example of NEF/NEP Contour Mapping.
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Dear Colleague:
Ontario's airports, and the services they provide, are critical
to the well being of our economy. Lester B. Pearson
International Airport (LBPIA) is Canada's busiest airport and of
great economic importance to the Province of Ontario, the
communities of the wider GTA region, and to the local
municipalities around it. similarly, the ottawa International
Airport is an important economic generator in the National
Capital Ragion, as is the case in' most ontario communities which
have an airport. currently~-some f.ive airports in ontario are
being transferred from the federal government to lo~al airport
authorities. .
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Residential development near these airports has sometmes
resulted in restrictions'being placed on their operations. This,
in turn, has had direct economic impacts for airports as well as
the communities they serve.
Transport Canada has. recently released "Land Use in the Vicinity'
of Airports, 7th Edition", as amended on May ~, ~996, whiCh
clarifies that new residential development should not take place
above the 30 NEF/NEP contour. This is set out on maps by
Transport Canada, which are revised from time-to-tme.
Given these recent changes, it is timely to explore options for
provincial land use policy to protect the economic viability of
airports in the province (see attachment). The intent of
reviewing the policy is to promote compatibility between land
uses in areas surrounding airports for the overa~l economic
benefit of the affected local municipalities and the province.
A review of Land Use Planning policy around airports will be
conducted focusing on all airports (see attached list) in ontario
which have Noise Exposure Forecast (NEF) or Noise Exposure
Prediction (NEP) mapping. in place. .
I am writing to obtain your views and input on the issue of
protecting the economic viability of Ontario's major airports
through provincial policy on land use planning. I am initiating
this co~sultation with those who have an interest in this matter,
as required under section 3 of the Planninq Act. Please send
your co~~ents on the options noted below, and any other you think
would be appropriate, by December 19, 1996 to:
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:1:1: you hav~ a.r).y questions, please call Barbara Konyi, Manager,
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APPENDIX 1: PROPOSED POLICY OPTIONS
There are a number of possible proposed policy options tor addressing th .
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Making no changes to the existing provincial position, as set out i1
section ~.1.3 g or the Provincial policy statement (PPS).
The policy now calls for municipalities to plan in a way that achiell
compatibility between sensitive land uses (e.g. residential) and mall
tacilities, such as airports, through appropriate design, buffering
and/or separation from each other to prevent adverse effects from
noise and other contaminants. I
Revising section 1.1.3 g of the PPS to strengthen the existing polic~
to restrict new sensitive developmen~'above 30 NEF/NEP (as set out 1
Transport Canada noise cpntour maps) near the five major airports.
See Appendix 2 for the pro~?se~ wording of this revised policy optiOI
Estaul~shing a stricter approach to prohibit any incompatible land I
uses (i.e. new residential development) within a specified area in
vicinity of airports. See Appendix 3 for examples'of approaches thai
could be used. . I
Airport protection areas affected-would be drawn up to encompass lane
above the 30 NEF/NEP but be delineated along existing roads, propel
lines or other discernable boundaries. The restrictions would be
established through provincial planning tools and reflected in the.
Regional and local official plans.
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PROPOSED POLICY OPTION B): REVISE SECTION 1.1.3.g OF PPS ~O:
AIRPORTS WITH AIRPORT AUTHORITIES
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Long term economic prosperity will be supported by:
g) planning so that major facilities (such as airports,
transportation corridors, sewage treatment facilities, wast
management systems, industries and aggregate activities) an
sensitive land uses are appropriately designed, buffered
and/or separated from each other to prevent adverse effects
from odour, noise and other contaminants.
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Long term economic prosperity wil], be supported:by:
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g) planning so that major facilities (such as airports,
transportation corridors, sewage treatment facilities, wast
management systems, industries and aggregate activities) an
s~nsitive land uses are appropriately ~esigned, buffered
and/or separated from each other to prevent adVerse effects
from odour, noise and other contaminants~
not permitting new sensitive land uses, including
residential development and redevelopment, on lands above
the 30 NEF/NEP contour, as set out on maps by Transport
Can~da (revised from time to time) near airports. in ontari
operated by an Airport Authority. This does not include
already approved land uses...
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* This includes Lester B. Pearson International Airport,
Ottawa International Airport, ~ondon Airport, sudbury
Airport, Thunder Bay Airport"
** Approved land uses: For the purposes of this
policy, approved land uses are approved draft
plans of SUbdivision, zoning by-laws, consents,
minor variances and site plan approvals, as they
exisfed at the time of approval of this p1an.
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prohibiting incompatible land uses, including I
residential development and redevelopment, on lands
within an airport develoDment zone (ADZ), as set out or.
municipal official plan maps. These will encompass
lands over the 30 HEF/NEP but follow roads, existing .
property lines or other discernable boundaries but wi~
not include already approved land uses.-. An ADZ will
\' be established tor lands near airports- in Ontario I
operated by an A~rport Authority"
- This includes Lester B" .pearson International I
Airport, Ottawa Internationa~ Airport, London.Airport
Sudbury Airport, Thunder Bay Airport.
Developing a new Provincial plan, under the ontario Plannina and I
Development Act (OPDAl, with associated provincial zoning controls,
prohibit new development within a specified planning area in the
vicinity of an airport (encompassing lands above the JO NEFjNEP). Thl
does not include approved land uses.**.
PROPOSED OPTION C); BSTABLISH A STRICTER CONTROL OVER NEw
INCOMPATIBLE DEVELOPMENT NEAR AIRPORTS
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This option could involve a variety of approaches. such as:
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Adding a new section 1.1.3. h to PPS for airports with airport
authorities, as follows:
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Plannina Act, to establish controls over new development in the
vicinity of airports above 30 NEF/NEP. This could include adapting,
for example, approaches used in Alberta or other jurisdictions for I
protecting airport operations from encroachment of incompatible land
uses for economic purposes.
** APPROVED LAND USE: For the purposes of this policy, approved land I
uses are approved draft plans of subdivision, zoning by-laws,
consents, minor variances and site plan approvals, as they existed at
the time of approval of this plan. I
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LIST OF lI.:n,POaTS Wl:'1'Jl Dr/JlBP )(APS
NEF KAPS
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London
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Oshawa
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Land Use Planning Near Airports
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Airports as Economic Engines: Airports are an important part of Ontario's econo:J
infrastrucUlre and generators of jobs and investment in our province. Pearson and tlic
industries it suppons generate about $2.8 billion a year in salaries/wages and $5.4 01
billion a year in direct revenues to local businesses. Pearson directly employs 49,0
persons. . -!,-s markets. become ~?re global, access to market is ,critical for a~ On~<i.
. commumues to remam compeuuve. For example, the. growth ill Canada's hIgh teC!lI
sector in Ottawa has been assisted by the "open skies agreement" and the Ottawa Ain
providing direct access to major global markets. i
Ottawa Airport now ranks 8th in .canada in passeng~r and cargo moveIp..ents with 2.i.
million passengers, and handles 118,000 international visitors a year. Pearson, Canl
largest airport, had more.than 312,000 aircraft take-offs/landings, handling 22.4 milli
passengers. Pearson serves as a tourism gateway to over 2.5 millioninternatio.nal .
visitors annually. One-third of Canada's air passenger traffic and 40 % of the coun~
air cargo pass through Pearson.
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7.9 percent more passengers and 10.9 per cent more aircraft movements during 1991
over the previous' year. Forty scheduled and charter carriers provide service to 145
destination and 45 countries. I
Airports Serve A Local Need: Airports are important not only for industry and
commerce, but, also for' local residents. For example, 75 % of Pearson"s passengerl
have started and ended their trips at Pearson. 46 % of the passengers originating or
terminating their flights were based in the adjoining metropolitan area. Airports alsl
support many types of businesses, including: cargo carriers and handlers, freight
forwarders. general aviation operators, aircraft maintenance, freight catering and cail
rental companies. . .
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December 2, 1996, the Greater Toronto Airpons Authority (GTAA) is assuming
responsibility for the management and operation of Pearson Airport. Ottawa Airpol
scheduled to be assumed by the local airport authority on February 1, 1997. The
~emaining tl1Iee airports (London. Thunder Bay and Sudbury) are to be s,;heduled illl
fumre.
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Airport Operations Can Be Restricted Due To Airport Noise Concerns: With the
demand for airport authorities to accommodate changing schedules and provide better
connections between airports, airpon operations may need flexibility. For example,
Pearson has constructed a new north/south runway and is planning to construct two
more east/west runways. A single modern terminal building has been planned to replc
Terminal 1 and 2 and allow better groundside and airside access. And, during a time
expanded airport needs, residential development plans are being prepared surroundina
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the airport. For example, the Meadowvale Secondary Plan area in Mississauga will
ultimately accommodate 7,360 housing units or 22,000 persons.
Federal Noise Guideline: On May 1, 1996. Transport Canada issued its revised noise
guideline on develop~nt near airports. Amendment 3 to the Federal guideline clarifi
mat new residential development should not be approved above 30 NEF/NEP. Being
advisory, the guideline acknowledges that local appr.oval authorities have the power to
approve residential proposals in these-areas. .
Noise Exposure Forecasts are a Useful Land Use pl~nning Tool: Noise exposure
forecasts, called "NEF", are an indicator of people's discomfort with aircraft noise.
They are produced by Transport Canada based on aircraft movements over a five to t
year period into the future. For longer range pl::tnning purposes, Transport Canada aJ
produces "NEP"; noise exposure projections, for aircraft movements up to 20 years.
NEP is based on projected aircraft types and runway configurations that may material
within 20 years. The NEF/NEP contours have been used by municipaliti,es in plannir
community growth and development since 1978. Based on the policies undertaken
since 1~78, some municipalities retain a more restrictive standard of 28 NEFINEP fo
development around airports as their current official plans policies.
Current Provincial Policy Around Airports: The existing provincial position. as sel
out in Section 1.1.3 g of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), calls for municipaliti
to plan in a. Viay that achieves compatibility between sensitive land uses (c.g. residem
and major facilities, such as airports, through appropriate design, buffering arid/or
separation from each other to prevent adverse effects from r.oise and or..:'1e.r conramim
The effectiveness of the policy is now being reviewed by WlJ.\1AH L.'1 light of the
province's interests in protecting the on-going economic viability of major airportS to
their local communities and the province.
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Dear Colleague:
The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced his intent I
to examine provincial land use policy options to protect the long-
term economic viability of major airports (Appendix 1 and 3 attached
to the Minister's letter summarize the options)"
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The Ministry is currently undertaking a 3o-day consultation process I
ending on "December 19, 1996. I am writing to obtain your views and
input on the issue of protecting the economic viability of Ontario's
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In reviewing changes to provincial land use policy, the Minister
asking for your input on whether to recommend changes to the
provincial Policy statement under section 3 of the Planning Act
(Appendix 2 and 3-1 attached to the Minister's letter summarize
potential wording of an airport policy).
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major airports through provincial policy on land use planning.
consultation period is also intended to fulfil the requirements
Section J of the Planning Act.
Given the importance of Lester B. Pearson International Airport to
the surrounding area, Provincial staff are also holding an Open
House on Thursday December 5th, 1996 at Glenforest Secondary school,
3575 Fieldgate Drive (just east of Burnamthorpe Rd" and Dixie Rd.), I
Mississauqa, ON, from 4:30 to 9 p.m" The purpose of the meeting is
for provincial staff to receive input on provincial land use
planning policy. . . I
Attached is the Minister of Municipal Affairs' letter that was sent
to all municipalities with airports in Ontario. Please note that
this review deals with provincial policy on land use planning around.
airports and not airport operations or changes to the airport
itself.
If you are unable to attend the Open House and wish to review the
Airport Policy Options Paper, please contact the Ministry of
Municipal Affair? and Housing, Airport Policy Review, Planning
Policy Branch, 11th Floor, 777 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2E5,
Airport Policy Options Paper is also available through the MMAH
Interpet Site at http://www.mmah.gov.on.ca or through the
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Environmental Bill of Rights Registry, available to computer users
by modem, and through their local library.
If you have any specific comments, please send your comments by
December 19, 1996 to:
Airport Policy Review
Planning Policy Branch
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
11th Floor, 777 Bay street
Toronto, On M5G 2E5
Yours
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Director
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
News Release
Communique.
M ioistry of
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December 17, 1996
Unified Toronto to save monev create iobs
Replacing Metro Toronto's seven local governments with a single, unified Toronto will save
money, remove barriers to growth and investment, and help create jobs, Municipal Affairs and
Housing Minister AI leach announced today.
leach said legislation eliminating Metro and the six member municipalities - Toronto, Etobicoke,
East York, North York, Scarborough and York - would be introduced this afternoon.
"Residents, taxpayers and business will all benefit from one Toronto," leach said. "It will reduce
duplication and overlap. local government will be streamlined, more accountable, more
efficient. "
Leach emphasized the importance of Toronto's communities and of quality services that are
responsive to local needs. In the new city, neighbourhood committees will play an important role
in making community decisions and providing input to the city council.
Beginning in January 1, 1998, Toronto will be governed by 44 councillors and a mayor. Currently
there are 106 local politicians in Metro. New wards will be created by dividing in half the 22
proposed new federal ridings in Metro. A recent study by accounting firm KPMG shows gross
savings of up to $865 million over the first three years and $300 million annually thereafter.
During 1997, a Transition Team from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will look at
existing Metro and cily facilities to see how best to eliminate duplication and improve service
delivery. The team will consult publicly on the delivery of services. An independent Board of
Trustees will oversee local spending decisions until the transition is complete. The Board of
Trustees will include Jack Pickard, former Metro Toronto treasurer, Val Gibbons, a former
provincial deputy minister, and Cy Armstrong, former chief administrative officer of Edmonton
and Hamilton-Wentworth.
Leach said the changes in Metro are the first step toward reform of the entire Greater Toronto
Area (GT A). The next step will be the establishment of a Greater Toronto Services Board to
coordinate area-wide services.
"Fixing the core of the GT A only makes sense if you also move to coordinate services across the
entire area," he said. "The Who Does What panel recommended it, and so did the Golden Task
Force. .
Between now and March 31, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will develop the
foundation for a Greater Toronto Services Board. By the end of March, the government will
appoint a chair for the new body.
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leach said another Who Does What panel recommendation - eliminating the regions of Halton,
Peel, Yori< and Durham - will happen eventually, but not right away.
Instead, regional governments will be given what they have long been asking for - restructuring
powers. legislation will be introduced in the new year to let them restructure locally.
The government is also moving forward to make local restructuring easier across Ontario. Early
in 1996, the Savings and Restructuring Act gave counties, cities and northern municipalities new
authority to decide locally how they are structured. Changes will be introduced to make
implementation of those local restructuring decisions even easier.
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For more information, please contact:
Christine Burkitt
Minister's office
Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing
(416) 585-6932
Elizabeth Mclaren
Office for the Greater Toronto Area
Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing
(416) 585-6427
Doug Barnes
local Government Policy Branch
Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing
(416) 585-7270
Disponible en franyais
For background information related to this announcement, please visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing World Wide Website (http://www.mmah.gov.on.ca). or go directly to our Toronto website
(http://toronto.mmah.gov,on.ca). If you do not have Internet access, you can receive the backgrounders by
lax by calling 1-S00-269-S397, and requesting story code 26981 (English) or 26982 (French).
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BACKGROUNDERS
1. Why change is necessary
2. Savings and transition costs
3. Life in a unified city
4. Planning to reflect community needs
5. Neighbourhood committees
6. Managing transition to a simplified city
7. Elections
8. Labour relations
9. 10 reasons why a unified Toronto is good news for
residents
10. Reasons why a unified Toronto is good news for small
business
11. Service coordination in the GTA
12. Studies and reports on governance and restructuring
13. Comparison of three proposals
14. Province-wide reform
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BACKGROUNDER
Why Change is Necessary
Too Many Local Governments
For a metropolitan region to prosper in the new global economy, everyone in the region
must work together. Instead ...
. Metropolitan Toronto has seven local governments. That includes: one regional
municipality, five cities, one borough, 106 municipal politicians, seven planning
departments, seven roads departments, seven parks departments, seven human
resources departments, and six fire departments.
The Consequences of Too Many Municipalities
. Municipalities compete with each other for growth and new businesses.
. Municipal politicians protect their own turf, instead of working together to move
the region forward and to serve the taxpayer.
. Taxpayers don't know who is responsible for what.
. Many layers of government bring waste, duplication, added cost and inefficiency,
and too much bureaucracy.
Savings to the Taxpayer
. Municipal politicians agree that even with the current governance system in
Toronto, at least $200 million could be saved every year by administrative
efficiencies. (Financial experts KPMG predict that up to $865 million could be
saved over the first three years and $300 million annually from there on.) And
$200 million is only a five per cent reduction in overall operating costs.
. Experience in other Ontario jurisdictions indicates that operating expenses can be
reduced without any reduction in services.
Growth -- and Strength -- through Unification
The Greater Toronto Area now has 4.8 million people, with almost all of that growth
happening in the 905 regions. The Metro region has stopped growing, but a unified
Toronto would have a population of 2.3 million.
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What are the advantages?
. How services are delivered and where facilities are located can be based on what
makes sense from the perspective of cost and local service needs. Savings can be
found through these efficiencies.
. It will have more clout internationally, bringing in investment to the area, boosting
the local economy and creating jobs. .
. It will provide a strong central core for the entire Greater Toronto Area.
The Benefits of Streamlining
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. The numfieH)tpoliticians will be reduced from 106 to 44, plus one mayor.
. Access to local councillors will be the same as before. Local representation will
be enhanced. One government will mean a simpler, more accountable, less
confusing system of local government..
. Local communities within Toronto will remain distinct. Communities are
neighbourhoods, and neighbourhoods are made by people, not municipal
boundaries.
. The artificial and invisible barriers between current municipalities will be removed,
while communities and neighbourhoods will be strengthened.
. One level of government will save money. 1t will reduce duplication and overlap.
Services will be delivered in the most cost-effective ways.
. A new, unified, strong City of Toronto will have more international clout. And it
will promote the area as a whole.
Can Toronto Compete?
Toronto has been called by Fortune magazine the best international city in the world in
which to work and to raise a family. But today the great metropolitan regions of the
world must move forward just to be able to maintain their international positions.
Recent studies have concluded that Toronto is not growing as fast as cities that
compete against us for jobs.
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. Jobs are not created as quickly.
. Businesses and industries are leaving.
. The municipal tax base is shrinking, just as demand for services is growing.
. Outdated infrastructure is not meeting the needs of companies that must compete
globally.
Building on Toronto's Past -- and the Potential of the Future
. In 1966, the provincial government reduced the number of municipalities from 13
to 6 by creating the City of Toronto and the Boroughs of North York,
Scarborough, Etobicoke, York and East York. Although the villages of Fo[es:tHlIr .
Swan sea and Long Branch and the towns of New Toronto, Mimico, Weston and
Leaside were gone as municipalities, they are very much aliye_teday as vibrant,
distinct communities.
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. The new City of Toronto will have the same strong communities as in the past,
with influence over local decisions. But services will be delivered at affordable
prices, and a streamlined council will make better and more reasoned decisions
that will serve the entire area -- and the individual taxpayer.
December 17, 1996
BACKGROUNDER
Savings and Transition Costs
The management consulting firm of KPMG has studied the unified Toronto proposal and
concluded that annual savings would be about $300 million a year by the year 2000.
Where would the savings come from?
The study explicitly assumed that there would not be a reduction in services received by
the public -- that the present overall availability and quality of public services would
continue.
Savings were found through changes in government structure, service management and
delivery.
Savings through consolidation
Moving from seven governments to one will remove unnecessary duplication and
overlap!!. It will save about $100 million a year beginning in 1998.
Savings through efficiencies
The remaining savings are from efficiencies (about $200 million a year by the year
2000).
For the first time within the Metro area, how services are delivered and where facilities
are located will be based on what makes sense from the perspective of cost and local
service needs. Decisions won't be constrained by the present artificial municipal
boundaries.
The new municipality will be able to start with a clean slate, and take full advantage of
the best ideas in government innovation on how to do better with less.
New costs
With any change in government structure, there are transitional costs. Examples include
the supervision and management of the wind-up of seven governments and the transfer
or disposal of assets. Building the new government will require resources in the areas of
human resources and technology systems design.
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three years.. Although necessary staff reductions will occur mainly through attrition,
there will be separation costs of about $90 million. An additional $20 million will be
spent training employees for redeployment, and about $40 million will be spent on
planning and implementing integrated systems and efficiency measures.
Net Savings
Net savings are expected to be $550 million over the first three years, and $300 million
a year after that.
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Life in a Unified City
What is happening to local government in Metro Toronto?
Currently, there are seven local governments in Metro Toronto, including six
municipal governments and one regional government. All of these governments are
being merged into one government.
Why is this happening?
The goal is to save the taxpayers money, remove barriers to growth and investment
and help create jobs. It will also create a simpler, more efficient local government.
In future, residents will not have to call two different governments to see who
should be plowing the road or fixing a pothole. There- willllGt-bevehicles from
three different local governments in the park cutting grass or clearing trails.
Instead, there will be one city providing services as efficiently as possible.
When will the merger happen?
The new city government will begin to operate on January 1, 1998. Throughout
1997, there will be a transition period during which a Transition Team will work
with local politicians and staff, and consult with the public to prepare for the new
city government.
What changes will happen during 1997?
There will be no changes during 1997. The six municipalities and the regional
government will continue to deliver municipal services as usual, until the new
government takes office on January 1, 1 998.
What about the municipal elections?
The municipal elections will be held on schedule in November, 1997. At that time,
voters in Toronto will elect the new city government, including a mayor for the new
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The Transition Team will be appointed by the Ontario Government. The Team will
consist of a group of citizens, including experts from the finance and administration
fields and from the private sector.
What will the Transition Team do?
The Transition Team will examine all of the existing government facilities in Metro
Toronto to see how we can best eliminate duplication and improve the delivery of
services.
For example, we will not need six city halls and one Metro Hall, and it may be
better to use these facilities as local service delivery sites in the future.
The Transition Team will also be examining necessary staff adjustments, as the
seven local municipalities are merged into one. The Team will invite staff from the
seven municipalities to review services, budgets and staff levels.
As well, the Transition Team will determine ward boundaries, and the number and
powers of neighbourhood committees. . A key duty will be to appoint a chief
administrative officer, and other department heads for the new city.
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Yes. Members of the Transition Team will hold public consultations on the best
way to have community level input into local decision-making and how to have the
right community structures in place by January 1, 1998.
How will the Transition Team determine the ward boundaries?
It will be the job of the Transition Team, after consulting with the public and
working closely with the current city clerks, to determine how to partition the riding
in the best way.
The proposed federal ridings within Metro Toronto will form the basis of city wards.
This will not only be simpler, but will mean the civic voters' list can be prepared
from existing enumeration data.
The transition team will announce the ward boundaries in early 1997, in time for
nominations and preparations for the November elections.
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The Ontario government will be appointing a Board of Trustees to oversee all
financial decisions during the transition period. The Board will have three financial
experts, supported by a major accounting firm. During 1997, the Board's approval
will be needed to sell municipal assets, take on debt, spend reserves, and deal with
staff during the transition period.
Will all the services be located downtown when Metro Toronto has one
government?
Not at all. Services that need to be delivered closest to the community will
continue to be delivered locally. These include things such as planning approvals,
daycare, libraries, building permits and recreation.
What changes will happen in 1998 when the new government begins
operating?
You will notice very little change. The services you rely on, including garbage
collection, libraries, fire protection and parks programs, will continue to be delivered
as usual.
The big change will be that the system of government in Metro Toronto will be
much less confusing. There will only be one government instead of seven.
You'll also notice a more cost-effective and accountable government, and you'll
enjoy indirect benefits through economic growth resulting from a more competitive
Toronto.
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BACKGROUNDER
Planning to Reflect Community Needs
How can we ensure planning is responsive to community needs and
considerations?
A Proposed System:
It is important to ensure that planning reflects community needs. A consultation will be
undertaken under the direction of the Transition Team on how the incorporation of
community needs into the planning process can best be accomplished. Each
municipality currently in Metropolitan Toronto already has systems in place to ensure
that local needs are considered in the planning process. The consultation will review
each system to see how local needs are addressed now and to recommend a "new. or a
modified approach.
The new City of Toronto will have Community Councils.
The 44 elected members will be divided into six Community Councils .- each comprised
of seven or eight wards. Each ward will have one representative on the Council. Each
Council will select a Chair. Each Chair will sit on an Executive Committee which will be,
in turn, chaired by the Mayor.
Each councillor will establish volunteer Neighbourhood Committees that will let citizens
get directly involved in municipal government. These types of committees work well
across Canada and the States. And they will be effective in keeping City Council aware
of local needs, local issues and local priorities.
Local needs could be incorporated into local planning decisions in the following ways:
For policy decisions such as official plans and official plan amendments:
. Municipal council would continue to be the approval authority, having regard to
provincial policy.
. Community Councils, comprised of councillors from seven or eight wards, would
make recommendations to council on these matters to ensure the plans reflect the
distinctive nature of each particular district.
. Neighbourhood Committees, comprised of community representatives, would
provide input to Community Councils.
For specific development applications:
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planning functions such as: amending zoning by-laws, making decisions on minor
variances, consents, development permits and plans of subdivision and
recommending some engineering and planning standards within the community.
All of these responsibilities are important locally and it may be appropriate that
they be dealt with at that level.
. Neighbourhood Committees would act as advisory bodies to the Community
Council to ensure that neighbourhood concerns have been considered. [See
backgrounder note on Neighbourhood Committees]
How should the wards be grouped to form Community Councils?
Appropriate Boundaries for the Districts:
The appropriate boundaries for Community Councils will be determined following the
consultation undertaken under the direction of the Transition Team. However, it is not
likely that the communities will divide ward boundaries. The City of Toronto, as
proposed, has 44 wards. For example, if the City was divided into six Community
Councils, there could be four Communities comprised of seven wards and two
Communities comprised of eight wards reflecting groupings of neighbourhoods with
communities of interest.
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BACKGROUNDER
Neighbourhood Committees
What are Neighbourhood Committees?
The City of Toronto Act, 1996 provides that city council establish Neighbourhood
Committees. There will be a public consultation on the functions to be assigned to these
Neighbourhood Committees.
Neighbourhood Committees are a way that:
. local government remains in touch with the needs and desires of local residents
. local neighbourhood identity is preserved
. everyone can contribute to the future of their city
. local representation, participation and decision-making are possible.
They will be volunteer, community-based bodies, that provide feedback and advice about
the needs of the local community.
How many will there be?
We don't know yet, but we expect at least one per ward. Discussions and consultation
will be needed to determine the most appropriate boundaries for the Neil:!hbourhood
Committees.
What will Neighbourhood Committees do?
Neighbourhood Committees could provide advice and guidance to Community Councils
on local planning matters. [See backgrounder -- Planning will reflect community needs]
Other suggestions for functions to be performed by Neighbourhood Committees include
the following:
. monitoring the delivery of services in their neighbourhood
. making recommendations on local matters which have been delegated by
City Council. These could include distributing funding for recreational,
cultural or social needs.
. making recommendations to City Council on community needs, issues and
priorities.
The Transition Team will be consulting on all these issues.
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Managing the Transition to a Simplified City
Creating one simple, streamlined government for Toronto makes sense, but significant
changes are needed to get there.
Toronto is currently governed by one chair, six mayors and 99 elected councillors. A world
class city should be governed like a world class city.
The Ontario Government has put forward a plan to create a simplified municipal government
for Toronto - with one mayor and a 44-member elected council. The change will save
Toronto taxpayers $300 million every year.
Replacing seven separate municipalities will take time, dedication and hard work, but it will
be worth it. Some transitional steps are needed to bring the plan to life as smoothly as
possible.
Board of Trustees and Transition Team:
The Ontario Government will be creating a Board of Trustees and a Transition Team to
ensure the change is managed wisely. The Board will be made up of individuals who are
experts in the areas of finance and administration and they will be supported by an
accounting firm. It will be their job to ensure that the seven municipalities manage their
finances prudently as we prepare for the new Toronto.
It will be the Transition Team's responsibility to plan the transition and to effectively merge
the seven municipalities into the new City of Toronto for January 1,1998. The Team will be
made up of a group of financial and administrative experts and representatives from the
private sector.
Life will go on at current municipal offices during the transition. There are always services to
provide and decisions to be made. However, some limits will be placed on the powers of the
municipalities currently governing Toronto. They will also be given some new tasks to fulfill.
Each of the seven existing municipalities will be asked to provide a human resources
strategy to the Board of Trustees. Their budgets and the sale of assets valued at more than
$50,000 will also have to go to the Board for approval.
Monthly expenditure reports will be required and their access to reserve funds will be subject
to the Board's approval.
Board of Trustee approval will also be required before a municipality can take on financial
liabilities which extend beyond January 1, 1998. .
The Transition Team will appoint senior staff to the new City of Toronto. It will also make
recommendations on all services and functions. The Team will provide information about the
transition, develop new ward boundaries and set up a system of community councils.
The 44 wards in the new City of Toronto will be created by dividing the 22 Federal electoral
wards into two parts. Each ward will have one or more Neighborhood Committees that will
provide citizens with the opportunity to participate directly in municipal govemment. They will
provide input on matters affecting their communities.
The committees are likely to reflect established communities in the city, such as the
Beaches, Parkdale, Leaside or Don Mills. The Transition Team will create these committees
in the fall of 1997, following public consultation.
The Transition Team will also consult with residents to find out which services are important
to them, which services work, what improvements could be made, the level of service
taxpayers want, and the level of community input residents want.
Other teams of staff from the seven merging municipalities and the Provincial Government
will be created to review specific issues and services as they are deemed necessary.
The new, unified City of Toronto will take some time to create, but steps are being taken to
ensure the transition runs smoothly.
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Elections
The "new" Toronto will soon have a new, simplified municipal government.
Toronto's single municipal government will be smaller, less costly and more effective. It
will replace the more expensive and less efficient two-tier structure that now operates
with seven different municipal governments.
Under a new plan put forward by the Ontario Government, Toronto's new municipal
government will have one mayor and a 44-member council. That compares with one
chair, six mayors and 99 councillors.
A bill introduced today in the Ontario Legislature will create this new city government in
time for the 1997 municipal elections.
The mayor will be elected at large and sit as a full member-Di-COUAGil.-Ofhe maYGfwill
chair council meetings and be Toronto's "chief executive officer."
Individual wards will be created by dividing each of the 22 existing federal electoral
ridings into two parts. The division line within each riding will be proposed by a
Transition Team that will be appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council. Before
maklllg its recommendations, the Transition Team will hold consultations in each of the
six existing municipalities.
The Transition Team will then host a series of open houses to obtain public input on the
proposed boundaries. Once the boundaries have been finalized, an election process will
begin to choose the elected representatives for the period from 1998-2000.
Until the new ward boundaries are determined, the election process that is scheduled to
begin on March 31, 1997 will commence using existing structures. People may be
nominated for offices on municipal councils, and may raise and spend money on their
campaigns.
However, legislation to implement Toronto's new municipal structure will "cancel" this
election process. This legislation, which will be introduced in the Legislature in the
spring, will allow the 1997 municipal election in Toronto to take place using the new
ward boundaries and procedures.
This will permit candidates who are seeking election under the old regime to change their
nominations and use funds previously raised to continue their campaigns for elective
office under the new municipal structure.
The new municipal structure also proposes the amalgamation of six existing public
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utilities commissions into one. Under current practice, three of these commissions have
commissioners who are elected by taxpayers in municipal elections, while the other three
have commissioners appointed by their respective councils.
The legislation introduced today proposes that members of'the "new" unified public
utilities commission be appointed by Toronto council. With direct representation from
Toronto council, taxpayers can be assured that there will be better coordination with
other municipal services.
A lot of practical decisions will be taken during the next 12 months, including where
council meetings will be held. These decisions will be made after consultations with
existing municipal governments and the public.
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Labour Relations
Amalgamation of the seven municipalities will lead to the consolidation of existing
service delivery and the elimination of duplication within the seven current
government bureaucracies.
Municipal employees, with the exception()f fire and police, are covered by the
provisions of the Labour Relations Act. Under this legislation, successor rights
apply and all collective agreements continue in existeru;e until the length of their
term runs out.
Employees of municipal fire and police forces are covered by separate legislation
which defines the special conditions that apply to their terms of employment.
During 1997, employees will see little if any change as the Transition Team works
through the details of the amalgamation.
KPMG estimates that by the year 2000, the new city could operate with up to
4,500 fewer employees than the 42,400 that now work for the existing seven
municipalities. It recommends a strong investment in upgrading the skills of city
workers to help them prepare for the change. The report also says the workforce
reduction could be achieved over the next four years largely through normal
attrition.
In order to manage the change successfully and best prepare for the needs of the
new city, the Board of Trustees and the Transition Team will work with the
municipalities on hiring policies, severance policies and training programs.
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10 reasons why a unified Toronto is good news for residents
It will save you money
A recent survey concluded that 68 per cent of Toronto area residents think that one
government can provide services in a more cost-effective manner than the current seven
governments. They are right!
Going from seven administrations to just one will cut costs. One administration means
better coordination, more efficiencies, less bureaucracy.
Financial experts KPMG estimate savings of $865 million over the first three years and $300
million annually from there on.
It will reduce duplication and overlap
Most Toronto area residents think there's too much unnecessary duplication and
government. People know it's not common sense to have seven different sets of rules,
seven sets of administrations and seven sets of local councils debating issues when one will
do.
It will be a simpler, more accountable, less confusing system of local
government
You'll know who to talk to about services and other local issues. Instead of having to .deal
with two levels of government...your local municipality and Metro....you'lI have one. You
won't be confused about what level of local government does what.
Roads are just one example of the current confusion. If you want to complain about a pot
hole that needs to be fixed, you first have to figure out whether it is a Metro road or a local
road. You then probably think you know who to call if the sidewalk needs plowing in the
winter. You may be surprised....even if it's a Metro road, the local municipality may be
responsible for the sidewalk. But Metro may be in charge of the street lighting.
A unified Toronto government will put an end to the confusion. One council will be
responsible and accountable.
Communities will have more influence over local decisions
Communities are about neighbourhoods, local preferences and unique characteristics.
Throughout time, communities have survived despite changes in municipal boundaries.
Metro Toronto is often described as a "community of communities.-- Leaside, Weston, Don
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People understC''ldably want to have some influence over decisions that directly affect their
communities. l,Jnder a unified Toronto...they will.
Neighborhood committees will be formed. These are usually volunteer, community-based
bodies that provide feedback and advice to the city council on the needs of the local
community .
Neighborhood committees mean better access for residents. Better customer service.
Better neighbourhood identity.
It will reduce the size of government
You don't need 106 councillors to make good decisions for the unified city. You don't need
seven mayors. You don't need seven administrations.
The province's proposal would see a 44-member council. Each councillor would serve about
50,000 residents. Councillors would still be accessible, and with the creation of
neighborhood committees they'll be in a better position to really understand the needs of the
communities that make up their wards.
The new council will be able to make better decisions
It will be. able to look at the big picture....to create a vision for the unified city to keep it
liveable, to keep it competitive, to keep its place as one of the top international cities. ' It will
be able to create the vision...and, as one unified city, it will have the power and the
resources to make the vision a reality.
You can't make good decisions when you're fighting with your neighbours, when you're
struggling for survival, when the structure of government makes it impossible to get the
most use and value of existing infrastructure and investments. A unified Toronto removes
those barriers.
Better decisions for the whole of the Toronto area can be made when assets and resources
are shared across the city.
A unified Toronto will have more clout internationally
That means it will have a better chance of bringing in investment to the area, boosting the
local economy and creating jobs. People outside of Metro don't understand where North
York is...or Etobicoke....or Scarborough...or East York...or York.
They understand Toronto. They want to hear what Toronto can offer them. ' A unified city
council can make the case and bring in the investment.
It builds on a good thing
People don't care about which government provides services. They care that they receive
the services they need at a price they can afford. Providing services across the unified city
makes sense because it allows for better coordination, mor.. efficiencies, better service.
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Metro-wide services is not a new idea. Some of the services people value the most...the
services that make the Toronto area stand above others...are already provided metro-wide.
Some examples are police, public transit, the expressways, daycares, homes for the aged,
public housing.
Why not build on our successes, reduce wasteful duplication, and provide more services
across the Toronto area?
No more lost opportunities
The Metro system has given us some successes (by providing some important services
across the Toronto area). In other ways it has failed its residents.
Bickering between local and metro politicians, battles over who has control, has left
residents with the short end of the stick. Perhaps we would have won past Olympic bids
or world fair bids if Toronto was a unified city and had promoted the resources and
attractions of the entire area.
It will allow us to build on our potential
Local governments have a crucial influence over how cities grow and develop. The current
system of government has created a metropolitan area that is envied around the world. It's
got unique, well-planned neighbourhoods, a thriving business community, and a well-
developed cultural and artistic community.
But the current system is faltering. It's not adaptable to today's environment....a
metropolitan area with boundaries that don't make sense....an area that cannot compete
effectively internationally because it doesn't speak with one voice.
Both academic research and experience has shown that the urban regions that work best
are those that have a strong centre -- a strong core. If Toronto is weak, the GTA is weak.
A unified Toronto builds on the successes of the past.....and allows us to remain a diverse,
exciting, friendly and affordable place to live.
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Reasons why a unified Toronto is good news for small business
One-stop shopping
For someone interested in opening a small business, the current system of approvals and
regulations can be a nightmare. Six municipalities have different rules on everything
from how to put up a sign outside your business to whether or not people can smoke in
your restaurant. There are over 184,300 by-laws among the seven municipal
governments.
Once you figure out what the rules are and you get approvals from the local
municipality, you may have to go through the same routine to get Metro's ok.
It's a waste of time. And in business -- time is money.
With a unified Toronto, the days of confusing by-laws and multi-layered approvals will be
gone.
A level playing field
People often say that today's municipal boundaries are artificial -- that they don't mean
anything. But to many small businesses they mean a lot.
They mean that your business may be facing unfair competition because of the
municipality you happen to be in. For example, if you own a restaurant on a boundary
road like Victoria Park, you may have different hydro rates and smoking regulations than
the restaurant across the street -- just because different local councils made different
rules.
It's not fair. And it's not good business.
Fair tax treatment
The provincial government is making changes to the current out-dated and inconsistent
tax system. This will bring fairness and equity across the Metro area, putting small
business throughout the unified city on a level playing field. As part of the changes,
municipalities will be able to offer special consideration for certain sectors -- including
small commercial properties.
A unified Toronto will be able to look at the resources of the entire area and make tax
decisions that make sense for small business across the city.
More cost-efficient government.
Going from seven administrations to one will save money. It will be easier to provide
services more efficiently over larger areas. Financial experts KPMG estimates savings of
up to $865 million over the first three years and $300 million annually thereafter.
Since your taxes pay for local governments and the work they do, you will benefit from
less government and lower costs.
Greater responsiveness to small business
Small businesses are important to the health and prosperity of neighbourhoods. They
also add to (and respond to) the unique characteristics of their community.
It is important that community needs are reflected in how communities are planned and
developed. Neighborhood committees will be established to provide advice and feedback
to council and consultation will take place about other ways to ensure local needs are
considered in the planning process.
More investment in Toronto
A unified Toronto will have more clout internationally and will have a better chance of
attracting investment to the area and boosting the local economy. That's good news for
small businesses....when the local economy is strong and people have jobs, they spend
money in their communities. In your businesses.
Keep Toronto an attractive place to live and work
Local governments have a significant influence over how cities grow and develop. The
Toronto area is seen internationally...and locally...as a good place to live, to work, and to
visit.
But the current system is faltering. It's not adaptable to today's environment...a
metropolitan area with boundaries that don't make sense...an area that cannot compete
effectively internationally because it doesn't speak with one voice.
A unified Toronto allows us to remain a diverse, exciting, friendly and affordable place to
live, work and play. That kind of positive environment is needed for your business to
thrive.
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Service coordination in the Greater Toronto Area
Why is coordination important?
Metropolitan Toronto was established in 1954 in response to a need for coordination of
services, and for a forum for the municipalities in Metro to develop together. Initially,
the challenge was to provide Nhard. services to support growth -- roads, sewers and
bridges __ and to plan for development. As Metro matured, it took on responsibility for
social services. This ensured that the costs were shared by the entire community, as
were the benefits.
There are many parallels between the Metro Toronto of the 1950s and the Greater
Toronto Area of today. Whileueac!t~futherEl!lion~iflthe GT A -- Metro Toronto, Halton,
Peel, York and Durham - is at a different stage in its evoflltiorr;--me-GrA+sessentially a
single community of interest. Many people live in one municipality or region, work in
another, and travel to yet another for entertainment. Development decisions in one
municipality have an impact on transportation patterns in another. And industrial or
commercial development in one municipality may spark demand for housing in another
nearby. The environmental impacts of growth spill across municipal and regional
boundaries, as do the impacts of economic ups and downs.
The need has been recognized
As long ago as 1993, the GT A mayors and regional chairs recognized the need for GT A-
wide coordination of economic development activity. Working with the private sector,
they are establishing a Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance to promote the GTA around
the world.
The Greater Toronto Area Task Force, chaired by Anne Golden, delivered its report a
year ago. It documented inequities, interdependencies and future needs across the GT A.
Its recommended solution was an indirectly-elected GT A government to deal with area-
wide issues.
More recently, the mayors of Toronto, North York, Mississauga and Oshawa
recommended the creation of a GT A inter-municipal agency to deal with spill-over
services. It called for a GTA services board with no taxation authority, and with funding
based on service consumption.
In December of 1996, the Who Does What panel, chaired by David Crombie, identified a
number of challenges facing the Greater Toronto Area, including "an inequitable and
eroding tax base; outdated infrastructure; inefficient urban development patterns;
fragmented economic development that hinders competing on a global basis; and
inadequate governance structure, which is key to addressing the other challenges."
It strongly recommended the establishment of a Greater Toronto Services Board to
replace the five upper-tier regional municipalities, along with consolidations of member
municipalities into strong cities and the creation of a strong urban core through
amalgamations in Metro.
The Ontario government agrees
The provincial government believes that coordination of services in the 'GT A is essential
to the growth of the entire area. It agrees with David Crombie's recommendations that
a Greater Toronto Services Board be established to coordinate area-wide services such
as public transit, water and sewer, economic development, and linked services such as
police.
From now until March 31, 1997, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will
develop the foundation for the new GT A Services Board. It will develop terms of
referen~e, identify roles and determine levels of authority.
Once the parameters of the board have been finalized, an individual will be appointed as
chair.
Better coordination benefits the whole GT A
Coordinating big ticket services such as sewer and water, major roads and transit, and
garbage disposal, will save money. Services will be provided where and when they are
needed. Duplication will be eliminated, and taxpayers won't be faced with paying to
provide needed services in one part of the GT A while there is unused capacity in another
part.
At the same time, a coordinated approach to economic development and marketing of
the GT A around the world will pay big dividends in terms of business investment, which
means more jobs and a better economic climate all across the GT A.
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BACKGROUNDER
Studies and Reports on Governance and Restructuring
Consensus that Change is Needed
There are dozens of studies and proposals on governance and municipal restructuring in
Metro and the GT A. The only real point of agreement is that change is needed to ensure
that Toronto maintains its status as one of the world's great cities.
Most studies and reports agree on the goals, but not how to reach them. Common goals
appear to be to eliminate waste and duplication, to improve accountability, and to
increase efficiency and achieve cost savings so that the services taxpayers want can be
maintained.
Recent Studies and Reports
GT A Studies
. Fresh Start: an estimate of potential savings and costs from the creation of a single
tier local government for Toronto (KPMG), December. 1996
Amalgamating Metro's seven local governments into one will provide for significantly
lower operating expenditures. Up to $865 million over the first three years could be
saved. Annual savings after three years would be about $300 million.
KPMG based its calculations on the costs that would be necessary to maintain service at
current levels. The work on building the new city will start in 1997. The savings will
start to accrue in 1998 and will continue every year.
KPMG says the big savings will come from starting fresh. These savings will be
achieved by eliminating duplication and implementing the best practices of progressive
cities across North America.
. Who Does What Panel recommendations on Governance, December, 1996.
Amalgamation in the context of a GT A entity would enable for the region to grow with a
strong, prosperous core just as Toronto did within Metro over the last half century.
Regions outside of Metro would be abolished and some lower-tier consolidations should
occur. A commission should be appointed to oversee the consolidations both within and
outside Metro.
. Change For The Better (6 Mayors), November. 1996
Abolish Metro and create a coordinating entity to handle metro-wide services. Reduce
the number of local politicians by 48 per cent and focus on contracting out to achieve
savings. Proposed a GT A Coordinating Board, comprised of locally-elected officials from
each of the municipalities within the region, by the year 2000.
. GTA Task Force, January, 1996 (Golden Report)
Create an umbrella Greater Toronto Council (GTC) to coordinate region wide services on
top of strong cities. Abolish five regional governments.
. Review Panel on the GTA Task Force, April, 1996
Rejected GTC but acknowledged need for GT A coordination with a stronger provincial
role. Panel felt there was a need for regional government, especially in Halton, Durham
and Peel. Governance review should be done in context of the entire province, not just
the GT A, and should provide for the disentanglement of responsibilities.
. Moving Forward Together (4 Mayors), January. 1996
Simultaneously abolish regional government and create stronger cities. Define an urban
GT A with 19 municipalities and create two counties out of the 11 rural municipalities.
Establish an Intermunicipal Services Board to coordinate a limited number of services
across the GT A -- municipalities to pay for what they consume, mayors appointed to
board, establish a system of voting based on one vote per 100,000 population.
. Comparative Cost Analysis of Municipal Services in Metropolitan Toronto (Ernst and
Young), December, 1995
Concluded that real savings can be achieved by way of amalgamation (e.g. net savings
of amalgamating only fire services were estimated at between $35 - $40 million
annually) .
. More Thoughts on A Unified City. November (Alan Tonks), 1996
Endorsement of unified city as means to achieve savings.
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. Final Report from the Constituent Assembly (Hamilton-Wentworth!. March, 1996
Recommended that the area municipalities be amalgamated into a single government so
as to achieve savings and increase efficiency and accountability.
. Waterloo Regi()n Review, December. 1995
Also recommended the amalgamation of area municipalities into a single tier structure.
. Review of Governance in Ottawa-Carleton, November, 1996
Recommended a refined two-tier structure: some ex'panded and simplified responsibilities
for the Region and the consolidation of some of the area municipalities. Expressed that
a single-tier may be the best option for achieving economies of scale, but for now that
change would be too drastic.
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BACKGROUNDER
A Comparison of Three Proposals
There have been many proposals over the last 18 months on governance and
municipal restructuring in Metro. One conclusion that all ha"e reached is that
change is needed.
Included in the many recent studies and repgrtS are proposals by the province, the
six mayors, and Metro chair. Each has put forward a new governance structure
and service delivery model for the metro area. This is how they compare:
Proposal
Province:
Eliminate six local governments and Metro and create a new unified City of
Toronto.
Mayors:
Eliminate the Metro level of government. Each city would deliver one or more
services to the rest of the former Metro. A coordinating body, made up of local
politicians, would be created for certain regional services.
Metro:
Eliminate six local governments and have one council governing the metro area.
Council Size
Current system:
7 separate councils, 7 mayors, 99 councillors
Province's proposal:
1 council, 1 mayor, 44 councillors
Mayors' proposal:
6 separate councils, 6 mayors, 48 councillors
Metro's proposal:
1 council, no indication of proposed size
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Projected Savings
Province's proposal:
Savings of up to $865 million for the first three years and $300 million annually
thereafter. These savings come as a result of consolidation and efficiency
enhancement.
Mayors' proposal:
Consolidation savings of $135 to $1 65 million per year and annual savings of $ 50
to $75 million through reducing the size of their organizations.
Metro's proposal:
Metro's report is based on operating costs only. Consolidation savings are
estimated at $187 to $208 million. The report also notes potential further
efficiencies in areas such as assessment and taxation, transportation, fire, building
inspection, water supply, legal, corporate administration and human resources
Service delivery model
Province's proposal:
One city will be providing services, which means there will not be vehicles from
three different local governments in the park cutting grass or clearing trails.
Services that need to be delivered closest to the community will continue to be
delivered locally. These include things such as planning approvals, daycare,
libraries, building permits and recreation.
Mayors' proposal:
Each city would be responsible for the delivery of some municipal services region-
wide. A 13-member Local Municipal Coordinating Board, comprised of locally-
elected officials from each city, would coordinate regional services.
Metro's proposal:
One city council would deliver all services.
What people have said
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About the province's proposal:
"It's the best news I have heard in ages." -- David Lewis Stein, Toronto Star,
October 27, 1996.
"This is a logical evolution of development since York was formed in 1834.....0ne
council and one set of officials instead of seven? Why it seems like utopia, not a
megacity becoming a megamess." -- Editorial, Toronto Sun, December 8, 1996.
"We favour amalgamating all of Metro into one city. It will give the new Toronto
core about half the population of Greater Toronto and restore some of the lost
influence. It will make it easier to help co-ordinate cross-border services. " __
Editorial, Toronto Star, December 7, 1996.
About the mayors' proposal:
"And now the majors know that when the provincial government threatened the
future of those mayors and councillors and bureaucrats, they could whip up a plan
and take to Queen's Park on Friday promising to cut in every possible way. Too
little! Too late!. -- John Downing, Toronto Sun, December 1, 1996.
"Instead of putting everything we need on the table at one time, so one council,
that we elect and hold accountable, can make decisions about how to spend our
money, we'd have six petty dukedoms dominated by local mayors -- and fighting
with each other.. -- David Lewis Stein, Toronto Star, November 30, 1996.
"Metro's mayors, fighting for their jobs in the face of a provincial plan to roll all
their six governments and the Metro regional municipality into one, further damaged
their credibility yesterday. They presented a cockamamie scheme to Premier Mike
Harris and Municipal Affairs Minister AI Leach that is singularly unworkable and
spectacularly unworthy of consideration." -- Editorial, Toronto Star, November 30,
1996.
"I have the greatest respect for our elected officials and I can't blame the people in
office trying to stay in office. But the fact is that Metro is one city, but it has
seven city halls, six mayors and a chairman, and seven huge administrations that
are costly. This shows how things gave gotten out of hand." -- Former Mayor of
Toronto, Allan Lamport.
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BACKGROUNDER
Province-wide Reform
STATUS
There are 815 municipalities and more than 5,700 municipal politicians in Ontario.
There are 600 municipalities with fewer than 5,000 residents.
GOVERNMENT APPROACH
The Ontario government is committed to reducing government bureaucracy,
eliminating waste and duplication, reducing the cost of government at the provincial
and local levels, and delivering needed services more efficiently.
In 1996, the government gave authority to municipalities in Northern Ontario,
counties, and cities to decide how they are structured, their boundaries, and how
many levels of government they need.
The government also appointed a special "Who Does What" panel to sort through
the complex and complicated structures than have grown up throughout the
province, and to recommend ways to deliver services to residents that make sense
and save money.
COUNTIES AND REGIONS
The restructuring process for counties and the north has resulted in a number of
good local proposals. Practical experience with the process has shown ways it
could be improved to allow for a smoother transition from existing structures to
new ones. The government intends to make those improvements to make it easier
to implement local restructuring decisions.
The government plans to make it easier for regional governments to decide locally
on the structural changes required to provide residents with the services they need
at a price they can afford.
This new regional restructuring process will be based on an existing process that
allows for locally-initiated structural change in counties and in the north. It will be
modified to reflect the different governance and service delivery arrangements that
exist in regions.
ACTIVITY TO DATE
More than 100 restructuring projects are underway, involving some 350
municipalities.
Agreements have been reached in various parts of the province that will reduce the
number of municipalities from 815 to 766.
In Hamilton-Wentworth there is significant support for a single city to replace the
regional government and six local municipalities. There would be 32 councillors
and a mayor in place of 58 municipal politicians and a regional chair. Estimates of
savings range from $30 million to $100 million.
In Kingston-Frontenac, the city, the county and 15 local municipalities will be
replaced by a new City of Kingston and four townships, along with a board of
management to co-ordinate regional activities. It is estimated that Kingston will cut
its annual costs by 1 5 per cent, and the townships will save five per cent.
In Prince Edward County's proposal, 11 municipalities would be amalgamated into
one, cutting the number of poli1kians from 52 to 16, and saving an estimated $1.8
million annually.
In Sudbury Region a recent review has led regional council to recommend
modifications to the system of local government which will reduce the number of
local elected officials (regional and local) from 73 to 50.
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SPEECH TO THE
BOARD OF TRADE
ON
MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE: METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND THE GREATER TORONTO AREA,
OTTAWA CARLETON AND HAMILTON WENTWORTH.
DECEMBER 17, 1996
GOOD MORNING, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. I'M VERY PLEASED TO BE HERE TODAY. AND I
LOOK FORWARD TO SPEAKING TO YOU ON AN ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN ENDLESSLY DISCUSSED
... ENDLESSLY SPECULATED UPON ... AND HAS LET ME BE THE SUBJECT OF MORE EDITORIAL
CARTOONS THAN I EVER IMAGINED'
I'M HERE TODAY TO TALK ABOUT GOVERNANCE AND RESTRUCTURING IN ONTARIO... IN
METRO TORONTO AND THE GREATER TORONTO AREA... AND IN CERTAIN OTHER REGIONS
OF THE PROVINCE.
THE CHANGE OUR GOVERNMENT WILL ANNOUNCE TODAY COMES AT A TIME WHEN WE
MUST PREPARE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY.
IT COMES IN KNOWING WE MUST CHANGE TO REMAIN STRONG.
AND IT COMES IN THE FACE OF CERTAIN REALITIES.
REALITIES LIKE INEFFICIENT GOVERNMENT. LIKE TOO MANY POLITICIANS. LIKE TOO MANY
TAXES AND TOO MUCH RED TAPE.
OUR GOVERNMENT BELIEVES IN A NEW REALITY.
WE BELIEVE IN LESS SPENDING AND LOWER TAXES. WE BELIEVE IN ENCOURAGING GROWTH
AND INVESTMENT AND NEW JOBS. WE BELIEVE IN CUTTING RED TAPE AND DOING BETTER
FOR LESS.
AND OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS -- AS WE LOOKED AT MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE IN
ONTARIO - THIS NEW REALITY WAS OUR GUIDELINE.
THERE ARE OVER EIGHT HUNDRED MUNICIPALITIES IN THIS PROVINCE. THEY RANGE FROM
THE CITY OF TOROi'<'TO TO DYSART TOWNSHIP. THERE ARE ALSO THIRTEEN REGIONAL
GOVERNMENTS. THEY RANGE FROM METRO TO HALDIMAND-NORFOLK.
THEY EACH HAVE DIFFERENT NEEDS. THEY ARE EACH AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF
DEVELOPMENT. AND THEY EACH HAVE DIFFERENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH.
AND WE KNEW THAT IF WE MADE ANY CHANGE TO THEIR STRUCTURE OF GOVERNANCE,
THAT WE NEEDED.. MOST OF ALL .. TO RECOGNIZE THESE DIFFERENCES.
BECAUSE ONE SIZE DOESN'T FIT ALL.
WE SEE THIS EVERY DAY THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF 350 MUNICIPALITIES ALREADY
INVOLVED IN RESTRUCTURING TALKS AROUND THE PROVINCE.
I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE A MOMENT NOW TO THANK THOSE PEOPLE WHO HELPED US MOVE
FORWARD ON THE "ROAD TO RESTRUCTURING".
CERTAINLY 1WO VERY DEDICATED GROUPS. ANNE GOLDEN AND THE GTA TASK FORCE,
AND DAVID CROMBIE AND THE WHO DOES WHAT PANEL -- HAVE MADE TREMENDOUS
CONTRIBUTIONS.
CERTAINLY MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE -- BOTH IN CAUCUS AND IN oPPOSmON - HAVE
RECOONIZED THE STATUS QUO IS I'\OT AN OPTION, AND HAVE HELPED US FIND A NEW
DIRECTION.
AND, CLEARLY, THOUS~DS OF PEOPLE ACROSS THIS PROVINCE - BOTH ELECTED AND
UNELECTED - WHO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THE POLITICAL LIFE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES,
HAVE MADE THEIR VOICES HEARD.
THEY HAVE SAID IT'S TIME TO.ACT.
AND IF OUR GOVERNMENT HAS EARNED ONE DISTINCTION, IT'S THAT WE MAKE THE TOUGH
DECISIONS THAT OTHER GOVERNMENTS SHOULD HAVE MADE ... BUT DIDN'T.
THE OTHER DAY I HEARD SOMEONE SAY THE GOLDEN REPORT HAD BEEN SHELVED BY OUR
GOVERNMENT. NOT TRUE. FOR ONE THING, WHERE WOULD WE SHELVE IT?
THERE'S NO MORE ROOM ON GOVERNMENT SHELVES! THOSE SHELVES ARE FULL - FULL OF
REPORTS AND STUDIES THAT HAVE BEEN DONE ... BUT NEVER ACTED UPON.
WE SAY THE TIME FOR DELAY IS OVER.
THE GOLDEN REPORT IS ACTUALLY ONE OF THE MOST IMPLEMENTED STUDIES IN THE
HISTORY OF THE PROVINCE. THE PANEL MADE 51 RECOMMENDATIONS AND WE HAVE
MOVED FORWARD ON 49 OF THEM.
IT RECOMMENDED PROVINCE WIDE PROPERTY TAX REFORM. WE ARE DOING THAT.
IT RECOMMENDED WE DISENTANGLE BUREAUCRACY AND SEPARATE SERVICES. THE SPECIAL
'WHO DOES WHAT" SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE WILL ENSURE THAT.
IT RECOMMENDED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE GTA. WE ARE DOING THAT.
IT RECOMMENDED REFORM OF GOVERNANCE IN METRO AND ACROSS THE GTA.
WE WILL MOVE FORWARD ON PARTS OF THAT TODAY.
SPECIFICALLY, TODAY, I WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS FOUR ONTARIO COMMUNITIES: OITAWA-
CARLETON ... HAMILTON-WENTWORTH... METROPOLITAN TORONTO... AND THE REGIONS
SURROUNDING METRO: HALTON, DURHAM, PEEL, AND YORK.
LET ME BEGIN WITH OIT A W A-CARLETON.
THIS IS A REGION OF ELEVEN MUNICIPALITIES. AND FOR SOME TIME, THEY HAVE BEEN
TRYING TO AGREE ON A DIRECTION AND PROCESS FOR RESTRUCTURING.
I HAVE BEEN ASKED BY THE MAYOR OF OITAWA, JACQUELINE HOLTZMAN, AND REGIONAL
CHAIR PETER CLARK TO PROVIDE A FACILITATOR TO HELP IN THEIR DISCUSSIONS.
I AM ANNOUNCING TODAY THAT GARDNER CHURCH OF THE MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL
AFFAIRS AND HOUSING HAS BEEN APPOINTED TO THAT ROLE.
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GARDNER WILL BEGIN RIGHT AWAY AND I HOPE, WITH HIS HELP, THAT LOCAL LEADERS
CAN AGREE ON THE BEST WAY TO SERVE THE PEOPLE OF OTTAWA-CARLETON.
GARDNER HAS ALREADY SERVED AS FACILITATOR IN KINGSTON AND HAMILTON-
WENTWORTH.
WHICH BRINGS ME TO HAMILTON-WENTWORTH.
THIS REGION HAS JUST COME UP WITH ITS OWN SOLUTION TO OVER-GOVERNMENT -- AFTER
CAREFULLY EXAMINING THE ISSUE OVER THREE YEARS.
LAST MONTH, LOCAL LEADERS AGREED TO A SINGLE, ONE-TIER GOVERNMENT. THE
PROPOSAL WAS SUPPORTED BY FOUR OF THE SIX LOCAL MUNICIPALmES - REPRESENTING
85% OF THE POPULATION.
AND WE HAVE BEEN ASKED TO MAKE THE LEGISLATIVE CHANGES NEEDED TO PUT IT IN
PLACE. BUT BEFORE WE CAN DO THAT THERE ARE A FEW ISSUES THAT HAVE TO BE
RESOLVED __ MAlNL Y DEALING WITH BOUNDARIES AND THE NEW SYSTEM OF
REPRESENTATION.
SO TODAY I AM PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT MY PARLIAMENTARY ASSISTANT ERNIE
HARDEMAN __ MPP FOR OXFORD -- WILL WORK WITH HAMILTON-WENTWORTH TO RESOLVE
THESE ISSUES.
HE WILL REPORT BACK BY THE END OF JANUARY. AFTER THAT, WE EXPECT LEGISLATION
WILL BE INTRODUCED ... THE HAMILTON-WENTWORTH ACT WILL BE AMENDED ... AND THE
ELECTION PROCESS FOR THE NEW CITY WILL BEGIN IN 1997.
NEXT. METROPOLITAN TORONTO.
THERE HAS BEEN GREAT CONCERN OVER THE SLOW ECONOMIC RECOVERY OF METRO AND
THE GTA. IT WAS A CONCERN THAT LED A FEW YEARS AGO TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE
GTA TASK FORCE. AND THE FINAL REPORT OF THAT COMMITTEE POINTED OUT SERIOUS
FLAWS IN THE SYSTEM.
SINCE THEN WE HAVE BEEN ENCOURAGING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ADDRESS THESE
FAILINGS AND TO BEGIN DISCUSSIONS ON RESTRUCTURING - IN THE SAME WAY THAT
DISCUSSIONS ARE TAKING PLACE THROUGHOUT THE PROVINCE.
THAT LED TO MORE REPORTS. THERE WAS THE FOUR MAYORS REPORT, THE SIX MAYOR'S
REPORT, THE SEVEN-POINT PLAN. THERE WERE THREE REPORTS FROM METRO, AND
PROPOSALS ON MOVING FROM SIX CITIES TO FOUR CITIES TO ONE.
I CONCLUDED TWO THINGS FROM ALL THESE PROPOSALS.
ONE. NO ONE IS REALLY HAPPY WITH THE SYSTEM THE WAY IT IS.
AND lWO. CHANGE COULD MAKE THINGS BETTER. NOT JUST CHEAPER -- BUT BETTER.
SO THE STATUS QUO IS NOT ACCEPTABLE ANY MORE.
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AND RESTRUCTURING MUST BE IN PLACE FOR THE 1997 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS OR IT JUST
WON'T HAPPEN.
WE CAN'T AFFORD TO WAIT ANY MORE. WHY? FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS.
TORONTO IS STILL .TORONTO THE GOOD. IN A GREAT MANY WAYS. IT IS MULTI-CULTURAL
AND SKILLED; COSMOPOLITAN AND SAFE.
YET IT IS NOT DOING AS WELL AS IT COULD. IT IS NOT GROWING AS FAST AS CITIES WE
COMPETE WITH FOR INVESTMENT. JOBS ARE NOT BEING CREATED AS QUICKLY. BUSINESS
AND INDUSTRY IS LEAVING. THERE IS OUTDATED INFRASTRUCTURE AND A MUNICIPAL TAX
BASE TIlAT IS SHRINKING EVEN AS DEMAND FOR SERVICES GROWS.
OUR ABILITY TO WORK TOGETHER IS HURT BY OUR SEVEN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
WE HAVE A SITUATION NOW WHERE TORONTO MUNICIPALITIES ARE COMPETING AGAINST
EACH OTIlER FOR GROWTH INSTEAD OF AGAINST OTHER PROVINCES OR OTHER COUNTRIES.
WE HAVE A SITUATION NOW WHERE WE HAVE SIX OR SEVEN OF EVERYTHING. WE HAVE
SEVEN PLANNING DEPARTMENTS... SEVEN ROADS DEPARTMENTS... SEVEN PARKS
DEPARTMENTS... SIX FIRE DEPARTMENTS. IT'S A CLASSIC CASE OF OVERLAP AND
DUPLICATION.
METRO ADMINISTERS 72 PER CENT OF THE OPERATING BUDGET AND HAS CONSOLIDATED
MAJOR SERVICES AS POLICE, PUBLIC TRANSIT, SOCIAL SERVICES AND AMBULANCE
SERVICES.
THE SIX crnES ADMINISTER ONLY 28 PER CENT OF TIlE BUDGET __ FOR SERVICES THAT
COULD SO EASILY BE MERGED AND PROVIDED MORE EFFICIENTLY AT LESS COST.
YESTERDAY OUR GOVERNMENT RELEASED A STUDY PREPARED BY MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANTS KPMG.
IT SHOWED THAT OVER THE FIRST THREE YEARS OF ITS EXISTENCE, A UNIFIED CITY OF
TORONTO WOULD SAVE $865 MILLION, THEN $300 MILLION ANNUALLY FROM THEN ON.
TO PUT THAT INTO PERSPECTIVE, $300 MILLION IS ALMOST THE SAME AS THE COMBINED
OPERATING BUDGETS OF YORK AND SCARBOROUGH.
BUT IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT MONEY.
IT'S ALSO ABOUT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. ABOUT CREATING A CLIMATE SO THE REGION--
AND THE PEOPLE - CAN THRIVE. ABOUT DEVELOPING A CENTRAL CORE IN THE GTA AND
ONTARIO TIlAT IS COMPETITIVE AND STRONG AND HAS INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE IN THE
WORLD MARKET.
IT'S ABOUT SWEEPING AWAY ARTIFICIAL BARRIERS.
DO YOU KNOW WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT TORONTO"?'TORONTONIANS.
OUR VITALITY COMES FROM WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE DO AND HOW WE DO IT. NOT FROM
MUNlCIi'AL BOUNDARIES DRAWN ON A MAP.
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AND RIGIIT NOW WE HAVE A LOT OF BOUNDARIES.
WE HAVE A LOT OF GOVERNMENT FOR A MATURE AREA.
IN 1966, THE CITY OF TORONTO WAS STRENGTHENED TO BECOME A SOLID CENTRAL CORE
TO A YOUNG METRO -- A METRO THAT WAS STILL GROWING.
THIRTY YEARS LATER METRO HAS FULLY MATURED - AND THE 905 REGIONS ARE GROWING.
AND TO MAINTAIN THAT GROWTH -- TO MAINTAIN THAT STRONG CENTRAL CORE - OUR
GOVERNMENT CAME TO A DECISION.
THIS AFfERNOON I WILL BE INTRODUCING LEGISLATION TO UNIFY THE CmES OF TORONTO,
SCARBOROUGH, ETOBICOKE. YORK, NORTH YORK, THE BOROUGH OF EAST YORK AND METRO
TORONTO INTO ONE NEW CITY OF TORONTO.
THIS AFfERNOON I WILL BE ANNOUNCING ONE TORONTO FOR ALL OF US.
THIS WILL BE A MASSIVE UNDERTAKING WITH MAIOR IMPLICATIONS. WE RECOGNIZE THAT.
SO ALLOW ME TO GIVE YOU A FEW OF THE DETAILS.
WE WILL ADOPT THE 22 NEW FEDERAL RIDINGS AND DIVIDE EACH INTO TWO WARDS - TO
CREATE 44 WARDS.
THERE WILL BE ONE COUNCILLOR ELECTED IN EACH WARD. CONSEQUENTLY WE WILL BE
REPLACING 106 POLITICIANS WITH 45 -- INCLUDING ONE CITY MAYOR ELECTED BY CITY-
WIDE VOTE.
THE CURRENT METRO COUNCIL AND THE SIX LOCAL COUNCILS WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE
END OF NEXT YEAR ... AND THE NEW CITY COUNCIL WILL TAKE OFFICE ON JANUARY I, 1998.
TO GET US FROM NOW TO '98, OUR GOVERNMENT WILL APPOINT A TRANSmON TEAM TO
LEAD THE RESTRUCTURING.
THIS TEAM WILL HOLD PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS... DETERMINE THE BEST WAY TO DELIVER
MUNICIPAL SERVICES ACROSS THE NEW CITY... DETERMINE WARD BOUNDARIES.... APPOINT
THE ClllEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND OTHER DEPARTMENT HEADS FOR THE NEW CITY.
THIS TEAM WILL BE PUT TOGETHER EARLY IN THE NEW YEAR.
ADDmONALLY, EFFECTIVE TODAY WE ARE APPOINTING A BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THIS
BOARD WILL ENSURE EACH CITY REMAINS ON A STRONG FINANCIAL FOOTING - AND THAT
ALL FINANCIAL DECISIONS MADE ARE IN THE BEST Il'-.'TERESTS OF THE LARGER COMMUNITY.
WE HAVE THREE BASIC GOALS.
THE FIRST IS TO CREATE ONE COMPETITIVE, EFFICIENT CITY GOVERNMENT... WHERE ALL
SERVICES CONTINUE TO BE DELIVERED ... WHERE THERE IS NO CONFUSION ABOUT WHO
DOES WHAT... WHERE THERE IS ONE COST-CONSCIOUS AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT.
THE SECOND GOAL IS TO KEEP SOME SERVICES LOCAL.
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WHILE SEWERS AND ROADS, FOR EXAMPLE, CAN BE PROVIDED CITY-WIDE AND NO ONE IS
TERRIBLY CONCERNED -- PEOPLE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT OTHER ISSUES __ LIKE PLANNING
OR DA YCARE; LIBRARIES OR BUILDING PERMITS.
IT'S NOT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF ANYONE TO HAVE WEST-END PLANNING DECISIONS,
FOR EXAMPLE, MADE BY A COMMIITEE OF EAST-END COUNCILLORS.
AND THAT WON'T HAPPEN.
THE NEW CITY OF TORONTO WILL HA VE COMMUNITY COUNCILS.
THE 44 ELECTED MEMBERS WILL BE DIVIDED INTO SIX COMMUNITY COUNCILS _ EACH
COMPRISED OF SEVEN OR EIGHT WARDS. EACH WARD WILL HAVE ONE REPRESENTATIVE ON
THE COUNCIL. EACH COUNCIL WILL SELECT A CHAIR. EACH CHAIR WILL SIT ON AN
EXECUTIVE COMMmEE WHICH WILL BE, IN TURN, CHAIRED BY THE MAYOR.
I SHOULD MAKE IT CLEAR THAT TODAY WE ARE INTRODUCING LEGISLATION THAT SETS THE
FOUNDATION OF CHANGE. MUCH MORE SPECIFIC LEGISLATION WILL BE INTRODUCED NEXT
YEAR - AND THE COMMUNITY COUNCILS WILL BE DETAILED THEN.
THEY WILL, HOWEVER, DEAL WITH LOCAL NEEDS. THEY WILL ENSURE ALL PARTS OF THE
NEW CITY HAVE A VOICE ON THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL. AND THEY WILL ENSURE SERVICES
WILL STILL BE DELIVERED LOCALLY.
THE KPMG REPORT SAID THIS MAY EVEN MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO DELIVER SERVICES MORE
LOCALLY THAN EVER BEFORE.
THE THIRD GOAL IS TO ENHANCE OUR NEIGHBOURHOODS.
NElGHBOURHOODS ARE THE MOST VITAL PART OF OUR COMMUNITY. THEY CREATE
CLOSE/'mss. AND THEY ARE FORMED BY PEOPLE, NOT MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES.
I GREW UP IN WESTON. WESTON OFFICIALLY ENDED AS A TOWN ALMOST 30 YEARS AGO.
BUT IT STILL THRIVES AS A NEIGHBOURHOOD.
SO DOES MIMICO AND THE BEACH; WILLOWDALE AND AGINCOURT.
EACH COUNCILLOR WILL ESTABLISH VOLUNTEER NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMmEES THAT WILL
LET CrnZENS GET DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT. THESE TYPES OF
COMMITTEES WORK WELL ACROSS CANADA AND THE STATES. AND THEY WILL BE
EFFECTIVE IN KEEPING CITY COUNCIL AWARE OF LOCAL NEEDS. LOCAL ISSUES AND LOCAL
PRIORITIES.
SO WHAT DO WE HAVE? WE HAVE A NEW CITY OF TORONTO THAT WILL DO MANY THINGS.
IT WIlL SAVE THE TAXPAYER MONEY. IT WILL REDUCE OVERLAP AND DUPLICATION, IT
WILL BE A SIMPLER, MORE ACCOUNTABLE, LESS CONFUSING SYSTEM OF LOCAL
GOVERNMENT.
IT WIlL OFFER SERVICES PEOPLE NEED AT A PRICE THEY CAN AFFORD.
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IT WILL MEAN STRONG COMMUNITIES WITH INFLUENCE OVER LOCAL DECISIONS... A
STRONG CITY THAT PROMOTES THE WHOLE REGION ... AND MORE INTERNATIONAL CLOUT.
OUR NEW CITY OF TORONTO WILL BE BUILT ON THE BEST PRACTICES OF PROGRESSIVE
CillES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA. WE WILL START WITH A CLEAN SLATE AND AVOID THE
PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED IN OTHER CITIES -- SUCH AS HALIFAX AND WINNIPEG -- THAT JUST
GRAFfED MUNICIPALITIES TOGETHER.
WE WILL BUILD A NEW CITY OF TORONTO TO PROPEL US INTO THE FUTURE.
AND THE CITY WILL BE COORDINATED WITH THE GREATER TORONTO AREA.
THE GTA CONSISTS OF FIVE VERY DIFFERENT REGIONS - HALTON, DURHAM, PEEL, YORK
AND WHAT WILL BE THE NEW CITY OF TORONTO.
AND WE HAVE LONG BELIEVED THAT GTA COORDINATION IS ESSENTIAL TO THE GROWTH OF
THE ENTIRE AREA. IT HAS BEEN RECOMMENDED IN VARIOUS STUDIES, INCLUDING THE GTA
TASK FORCE REPORT. IT WAS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED BY DAVID CROMBIE AND THE
"WHO DOES WHAT" PANEL.
AND, CERTAINLY, WHEN THE DECISION WAS MADE TO CREATE ONE CITY OF TORONTO, IT
WAS ALSO UNDERSTOOD IT WOULD GO HAND-IN.HAND WITH A GTA-WIDE COORDINATING
BODY.
MR. CROMBIE HAS RECOMMENDED A GREATER TORONTO AREA SERVICES BOARD TO
COORDINATE AREA-WIDE SERVICES SUCH AS PUBLIC TRANSIT, WATER AND SEWER
...ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT... AND LINKED SERVICES SUCH AS POLICE.
I AGREE SUCH A BOARD IS NECESSARY -- AND I AM ANNOUNCING WE INTEND TO SET ONE
UP.
HOWEVER, WHILE THE NEED WAS IDENTIFIED -- THE DEI AILS STILL HAVE TO BE WORKED
OUT.
SO, FROM NOW UNTIL MARCH 31ST, THE MINISTRY WILL DEVELOP THE FOUNDATION FOR
THE NEW GTA SERVICES BOARD. IT WILL DEVELOP TERMS OF REFERENCE, IDENTIFY ROLES
AND DETERMINE LEVELS OF AUTHORITY.
AS SOON AS WE FINALIZE THE PARAMETERS OF THE BO.'\RD, WE WILL APPOINT AN
INDIVIDUAL TO CHAIR IT.
THAT INDIVIDUAL WILL BE NAMED BY THE END OF MARCH.
FINALLY, MR. CROMBIE ALSO RECOMMENDED THAT IN SETIING UP THE GTA SERVICES
BOARD, THAT WE IMMEDIATELY ELIMINATE THE REGIONS OF HALTON, DURHAM, PEEL AND
YORK.
THIS RECOMMENDATION HAS BEEN DEBATED AT SOME LENGTH. AND WE BELIEVE THAT IT
WILL HAPPEN, BUT NOT IMMEDIATELY... NOT AT THIS TIME. THESE REGIONS ARE AT
DIFFERENT STAGES OF GROWTH, AND COORDINATION OF THAT GROWTH IS VITAL.
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IT IS EQUALLY VITAL, HOWEVER, THAT THE REGIONS IMMEDIATELY LOOK AT
RESTRUCTURING. TO MAKE THIS POSSIBLE, WE INTEND TO GIVE THEM WHAT THEY HAVE
LONG BEEN ASKING FOR -- RESTRUCTURING POWERS.
IN THE NEW YEAR I WILL INTRODUCE LEGISLATION THAT LETS REGIONS RESTRUCTURE
LOCALLY. THEY WILL BE ABLE TO ACT ON THEIR DECISIONS WITHOUT NEEDING AN
AMENDMENT TO PROVI~CIAL LEGlSLA TION.
AND WHERE THERE IS AGREEMENT THAT CHANGE IS NEEDED - BUT NO AGREEMENT ON
WHAT THAT CHANGE SHOULD BE -- THEY CAN REQUEST A COMMISSIONER TO HELP RESOLVE
THE ISSUE.
I WOULD. ASK THAT THE REGIONS MAKE GOOD USE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY AND MOVE
AGGRESSIVELY AHEAD ON THEIR RESTRUCTURING PLANS.
IN CONCLUSION, I KNOW THAT CHANGE IS NEVER EASY.
BUT OUR GOVERNMENT WAS ELECTED ON A PLATFORM OF CHANGE - CHANGE TO BENEFIT
ALL ONTARIANS.
AND MUNICIPAL RESTRUCTURING IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THAT CHANGE.
THE ANNOUNCEMENTS I HAVE MADE TODAY WILL BE CONTROVERSIAL. THEY WILL BE
DEBATED EXTENSIVELY. AND I EXPECT THERE WILL BE A LOT OF SOUND AND FURY
BETWEEN NOW AND THE TIME WHEN ALL THE PJECES OF THE PUZZLE ARE FINALLY IN
PLACE.
BUT WHEN THE SMOKE CLEARS, I CAN GUARANTEE .YOU THIS ... THE PROVINCE OF ONTARlO
WILL BE STRONGER. THE CITY OF TORONTO WILL BE STRONGER. THE.MUNICIPALlTIES AND
REGIONS WILL BE STRONGER.
AND THAT WILL BE BEITER FOR ALL OF US.
THANK YOU.
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Communications for Direction
January ~3, ~997
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Suggested Disposition
THAT the correspondence dated November 30, ~996, from
Norm Monaghan, Clarington Game Commission regarding the
~997 pheasant release program, be received;
THAT permission be granted to the Clarington Game
Commission to continue with the pheasant release
program in ~997 at the Kendal Crown Land; and
THAT Norm Monaghan and Glen Price, Ministry of Natural
Resources, be advised of Council's decision.
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For the direction of Council.
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THAT the correspondence dated December 3, ~996 from
Susanne Clark, Promotions Co-ordinator, Big Sisters
Oshawa-Whitby-Clarington requesting the proclamation of
Big Sisters Awareness Month, be received;
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THAT the month of February ~997 be proclaimed "Big
Sisters Awareness Month" in the Municipality of
Clarington and advertised in accordance with Municipal
Policy; and
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THAT Susanne Clark be advised of Council's decision.
THAT the correspondence dated December 5, ~996, from
Justin Poy, ~997 March Drive Chair, The Kidney
Foundation of Canada, requesting the proclamation of
Kidney Month, be received;
THAT March ~997 be proclaimed "Kidney Month" in the
Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance
with Municipal Policy; and
THAT Justin poy be advised of Council's decision.
Council Correspondence
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January 13, 1997
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THAT the correspondence dated December 30, 1996, from
Jean Nesbitt, Program Manager, Tobacco Use Prevention,
The Regional Municipality of Durham requesting the
proclamation of National Non-Smoking Week, be received;
THAT January 20 to 26, 1997 be proclaimed "National
Non-Smoking Week" in the Municipality of Clarington and
advertised in accordance with Municipal Policy; and
THAT Jean Nesbitt be advised of Council's decision.
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THAT the correspondence dated December 6, 1996 from
Ray Rigby, Superintendent of Business, The Peterborough
Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Roman Catholic
Separate School Board regarding the Regional Road #57
pedestrian tunnel, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of
Public Works for review in conjunction with the
Regional Municipality of Durham during their design
review of the Waver ley Road/Regional Road 57
intersection; and
THAT Ray Rigby be advised of Council's decision.
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THAT the correspondence dated December 17, 1996 from
John Murphy, Mayor, Town of Deep River regarding the
Deep River Disposal Project, be received; and
THAT Mayor Murphy be advised of Council's decision in
this regard.
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THAT the correspondence received from George vice
requesting that a street in Bowmanville be named
"Fletcher Avenue", be received; and
THAT George Vice be advised that the name "Fletcher" is
currently reserved for a street name in Ajax in the
Durham Region Planning Department Street Name Index and
that, in accordance with Regional policy, this name
cannot be used for another street within the Region.
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Council Correspondence
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January 13, 1997
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THAT the application to manage and conduct a Nevada
Lottery at Easton's 115 Service Centre, 3459 Highway
115/35, submitted by the Rajesh Gupta Charitable
Organization, be received;
THAT the request of the Rajesh Gupta Charitable
Organization be approved subject to the applicant
complying with the terms and conditions imposed by the
Municipality and the Province; and
THAT Steve Gupta and Rashmi Gupta be advised of
Council's decision.
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For the direction of Council.
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For the direction of Council.
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THAT the correspondence dated December 30, 1996 from
Jacqueline Vaneyk regarding the renaming of Regional
Road 14, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of
Planning and Development for consideration in
conjunction with this matter; and
THAT Jacqueline Vaneyk be advised of Council's
decision.
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THAT the correspondence dated December 30, 1996 from
Fred Archibald regarding the renaming of Regional
Road 14, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of
Planning and Development for consideration in
conjunction with this matter; and
THAT Fred Archibald be advised of Council's decision.
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THAT the items of correspondence received from Amanda
Andrade regarding a lack of activities for teens within
the municipality, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of
Community Services and to the Ad Hoc Committee on Youth
for consideration; and
THAT Amanda Andrade be advised of Council's decision.
Council Correspondence
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January 13, 1997
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THAT the application to manage and conduct a Nevada
Lottery at Tugboat Tom's Fish and Chips, 98 Waverley
Road, Bowmanville, submitted by The Invisible
Disability Support Network, be received;
THAT the request of The Invisible Disability Support
Network be approved subject to the applicant complying
with the terms and conditions imposed by the
Municipality and the Province; and
THAT Mary Lou Evelyn and Josie Cunningham be advised of
Council's decision.
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THAT the application to manage and conduct a Nevada
Lottery at Tim's Fifth Wheel, Highway 401 & Waverley
Road, Bowmanville, submitted by Bethesda House of
Mercy, be received;
THAT the request of the Bethesda House of Mercy be
approved subject to the applicant complying with the
terms and conditions imposed by the Municipality and
the Province; and
THAT Robert pinhero and Diane Goff be advised of
Council's decision.
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THAT the correspondence .dated January 9, 1997 from
Daniel Marple, Backroads Film Inc., requesting the
closure of Temperance Street from 6:30 a.m. to
2:00 p.m., Monday, February 10, 1997 to facilitate
filming of a movie, be received;
THAT permission be granted for this road closure,
provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road
Occupancy Permit from the Public Works Department; and
THAT Daniel Marple be advised of Council's decision.
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"CLARINGTON GAME COMMISSION"
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NOVEMBER 30TH 1996
NORM MONAGHAN .
CLARINGTON GAME COMMISION CHAIR
ZONE "E" 2 VICE PRESIDENT O.F.A.H.
KAWARTHA SPRINGER CLUB REPRESENTATIVE
MAYOR OF MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON DIANE HAMRE
40TEMPRANCESTREET
BOWMANVILLE ONT.,
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DIANE HAMRE "MAYOR" & "COUNCILORS"
I WOULD AT THIS TIME LIKE TO THANK YOU AND YOUR COUNCILORS FOR THE
OPORTUNITY TO CONTINUE THE "PHEASANT HUNT' AT' KENDAL CROWN LAND" IN 1996.
IT TOOK MANY PHONE CALLS AND MEETINGS TO COME UP WITH A SET OF RULES THAT
THE HUNTERS HAD TO FOLLOW AND YET NOT BE SO TOUGH, TO CHASE THEM AWAY.
MARIE KNIGHT & PATTI BARRIE, DEPUTY CLERK & CLERK, WERE MY CONTACTS WITH
THE MUNICIPALITY AND I TRIED TO KEEP THEM INFORMED AS TO WHAT WAS GOING ON
WITH THE COMMISION & MINISTERY OF NATURAL,RESOURCES.
REPORT OF CLARINGTON GAME COMMISION::
NUMBER OF LICENSES SOLD------------m-m-----173
NUMBER OF USER FEES---.-_.----m--mm---------------859
NUMBER OF BIRDS RELEASED-----.-----------.-.-----.--11 00
NUMBER OFBIRDS RETURNED BY HUNTERS-----------812
NUMBER OF RECREATIONAL HOURS-------------.----.3436
COST TO MUNICIPALITY .--------.------------------------NOTHING
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THIS IS A PROGRAME THAT HAS BEEN GOING ON IN THE MUNICIPALITY FOR
APPROXIMATL Y 25 YEARS THAT HAS BEEN AND HOPEFULLY WILL CONTINUE TO BE
SUPPORTED BY THE USER--IN THIS CASE HUNTERS--. THIS PROGRAMME BROUGHT
INTO THE MUNICPALlTY A NUMBER OF PEOPLE THAT ATE IN OUR RESTAURANTS,
BOUGHT GAS AT OUR GAS STATIONS, BOUGHT SUPPLIES IN OUR STORES AT NO COST
TO THE MUNICIPALITY, THE COMMISIONER'S GIVE FREELY OF THEIR TIME TO HELP
MAKE THIS A SUCESSFUL VENTURE AND ONE OF THE FEW "PHEASANT HUNTS''THAT IS
LEFT IN SOUTHERN ONTARIO WITHOUT GOING TO A COMMERCIAL PHEASANT FARM.
WE HAD A FEW PROBLEMS AT THE START THAT WERE QUICKLY SORTED OUT,
NAMELY WE DID NOT KNOW THAT THE WEST END OF THE PROPERTY IS A WELL
KNOWN "WILD MUSHROOM" PICKING AREA [THIS. AREA IS A NO PHEASANT HUNT
WE THE COMMISION WOULD AT THIS TIME ASK FOR PERMISSION TO CONTINUE "THE
CLARINGTON GAME COMMISION PHEASANT RELEASE PROGRAMME'IN 1997.
WE OF COURSE WOULD KEEP YOU POSTED OF ANY CHANGES THROUGH YOUR
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AREA]. MINISTERY OF NATURAL RESOURCES HAD TO COME UP WITH A" LETTER OF
PERMISSION FOR PARKING" FOR BOW HUNTERS FOR DEER.
THIS YEAR WE DID NOT HAVE THE PREDATION OF BIRDS THAT WE HAVE HAD IN
PAST YEARS. THIS DOES NOT MEAN THERE IS NO COYOTE OR FOX AROUND, AFTER
EACH SNOWFALL THEIR TRACKS COULD BE SEEN IN ALL THE LOW AREAS AS WELL
THE RED TAIL HAWKS WERE UP AND ABOUT AT EACH RELEASE TIME. I BELIEVE WE
WILL SEE THE RESULTS OF THIS HUNT NEXT SPRING WHEN THE BIRDS THAT
SUCESSFULL Y MAKE THE WINTER IN THE CORN FIELDS TO THE SOUTH AND THE
"GANARASKA FOREST TO THE NORTH, BRING THEIR CLUTCH'S OUT TO FEED AT ROAD'S
EDGE.
THE MAJORITY OF HUNTERS WERE IN THE 45 PLUS RANGE BUT ON THE YOUNGER
SIDE A NUMBER TEENAGE AND EARLY 20'S SHOWING THAT HUNTING DOES HAVE A
PLACE IN FUTURE GENERATIONS. A MAJORITY OF THE HUNTERS COMING FROM
DURHAM REGION AND CLARINGTON BUT WE STILL NEED THE SUPPORT OF OUT OF
TOWN HUNTERS WHO ARE THE ONES THAT SPEND TOURIST DOLLARS IN OUR AREA.
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O.F.A.H.
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NOVEMBER 30TH, 1996
NORM MONAGHAN
O.FAH. 2ND VICE PRES. ZONE "E"
CLARINGTON GAME COMMISION--CHAIR
15 WESTMORE STREET
COURTICE ONT,
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905- 434- 5322
GLEN W PRICE
DURHAM REGION SUPERVISOR
MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
10401 DUFFERIN STREET
P.O. BOX 7400
MAPLE, ONT,
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GLEN:
AS CHAIRPERSON OF THE "CLARINGTON GAME COMMISSION" I WOULD LIKE TO
THANK YOU & YOUR STAFF FOR A JOB WELL DONE.
STARTING WITH MEETINGS IN THE FALL OF 1995 AT "DARLINGTON PROVINCIAL PARK",
WITH MANY OF THE LOCAL SPORTSMAN'S CLUBS & "ONTARIO FEDERATION OF
ANGLERS AND HUNTERS" IN ATTENDENCE , WE sTARTED TO PUT TOGETHER
SOMETHING NEW TO OUR AREA "A CONTROLLED PHEASANT HUNT'.
ALL OF THE GROUPS INVOLVED IN THIS ROUND OF DISCUSSIONS, AGREED, IT WAS
TIME TO ADRESS THE TRESPASS AND SAFETY PROBLEMS AT "KENDAL CROWN LAND".
THEY WERE NOT GETTING BETTER, BUT WERE GETTING WORSE, PARTIAL Y DUE TO
THE CLOSING OF MANY OF THE HUNTING AREAS IN THE THE SURROUNDING
METROPOLlTAIN AREAS.
WITH MANY PHONE CALLS ON BOTH OF OUR ACCOUNTS, WE FINALLY FORMULATED
A "DRAFT" OF THE 1996 RULES, THAT BOTH OF OUR GROUPS COULD LIVE WITH.
NOW WAS THE TIME TO HAVE A PUBLIC MEETING AND GET SOME INPUT FROM THE
LOCAL LAND OWNERS AS WELL AS SOME OF THE HUNTERS. WE RAN ADDS IN THE
LOCAL PAPERS AS WELL AS ON CHEX'STV. TELLING OF THE MEETTING AT THE
"ORANGE HALL" KENDAL ONT THE SAD PART WAS THE VERY PEOPLE WHO HAD
BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT TRESPASS & HUNTING AT "KENDAL" ELECTED NOT TO
ATTEND. WE HAD GOOD REPRESENTATION OF HUNTERS, LOCAL SPORTSMAN CLUBS,
LOCAL PEOPLE THAT HUNT, NORM JUNG OF THE" ONTARIO FEDERATION OF ANGLERS
AND HUNTERS", PATTI BARRIE REPRESENTING" MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON" AND
OF COURSE GLEN PRICE FOR THE" MINISTERY OF NATURAL RESOURCES" . THIS
MEETlNG WAS MODERATED BY MR ANDREW DAVIES "REFORM PARTY".
A FINAL DRAFT OF THE 1996 RULES AND BUFFER ZONES WAS PREPARED. I WAS
INFORMED ABOUT A MEETING AT "JOHN 0' TOOLE'S M_P_P. " OFFICE _ THE MAYOR OF
CLARINGTON, MR JIM BARKER, GLEN PRICE--M.N.R & LOCAL LAND OWNERS TO BE IN
ATTENDANCE, CLARINGTON GAME COMMISION & ONTARIO FEDERATION OF ANGLERS
ONTARIO FEDERATION
OF ANGLERS & HUNTERS
YOURS IN CONSERVATION
SAFE HUNTING
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AND HUNTERS WERE TOLD THEY WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS MEETING BY THE
LOCAL LAND OWNERS REQUEST. THIS HELD EVERYTHING UP FOR ANOTHER MONTH
,BUT NOW FINALLY WE GET OUT ONTO THE GROUNDS TO MARK OUT THE BUFFER
ZONES AROUND THE POTENTIAL TRESPASS AREAS. IN ATTENDENCE MRS. DOWNES,
ERIC ATKINS,A REPRESENTATIVE OF MR . O'TOOLE'S OFFICE, NORM JUNG --ONTARIO
FEDERATION OF ANGLERS AND HUNTERS, MARK WICKAM --C.O., GLEN PRICEn
MINISTERY OF NATUAL RESOURCES AND MYSELF REPRESENTING CLARINGTON GAME
COMMISSION.
ON SEPTEMBER 5TH 1996 A LETTER TO THE LOCAL LAND OWNERS, HUNTERS, 1996
PHEASANT HUNT RULES & A MAP OF THE CROWN LAND WITH BUFFER ZONES CLEARLY
MARKED WAS DELIVERED TO ALL MAIL BOXES FOR AJOINING PROPERTIES AS WELL
AS PERSONAL DELIVERIES TO CERTAIN OF THE LOCAL LAND OWNERS. THIS IS WERE
YOUR STAFF REALLY WENT TO WORKmPERIMITTER SIGNSmSLASH L1NESmINTERNAL
BUFFER ZONE SIGNS ETC. ETC.mGREAT!!!
SEPTEMBER 25TH 1996 7.30 A.M. FIRST DAY OF PHEASANT SEASON
THE BIRDS ARE HERE!
THE HUNTERS ARE HERE!
TWO CONSERVATION OFFICER'S ARE HERE!
NORM JUNG O.FAH. IS HERE!
AND OF COURSE THE GUY THAT HAS BEEN THROUGH THICK AND THIN IS HERE GLEN
PRICE!.
THE REST IS HISTORY.
THIS PARTNERSHIP OF THE" CLARINGTON GAME COMMISSION" ,"MINISTERY OF
NATURAL RESOURCES" & THE USER GROUP OF HUNTERS HAS TURNED INTO A
RESOUNDING SUCESS, "TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE". THE HUNTERS ARE HAPPY
ABOUT THE WAY THE HUNT HAS BEEN,RUN THIS YEAR, THE MINISTERY, I BELIEVE IS
HAPPY, THE MUNICIPALITY HAS HANDED ME NO BAD REPORTS & I HAVE NOT HAD ANY
COMPLAINTS FROM THE LOCAL LAND OWNERS ALSO NATURE COOPERATED WITH
SOME GREAT WEATHER.
ABOVE ALL ELSE I PERSONALLY HAVE SEEN NO EVIDENCE OF TRESPASS INTO THE
BUFFER ZONES. WHILE CHECKING THESE AREAS I HAVE SEEN SOME GREAT DOG
WORK IN THE FIELDS ALSO MANY HUNTERS PROMPTLY SECURED THEIR GUNS TO A
SAFE CONDITION [WITHOUT PROMPTING] ON THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER HUNTER.
[MY GOD IS ALL THIS HARPING WORKING].
GLEN AT THIS TIME THE "CLARINGTON GAME COMMISION" IS ASKING FOR
PERMISSION FOR A SIMILAR HUNT IN ---1997.
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MUNICIPALITE DU CANTON DE TINY
MUNICIPALITY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TINY
DEe 30 4 06 PH '96
A.A. #1. PEAKINSFIELD. ONTAAIO LOL 2JO
(705) 526-4204/526-3706 FAX 705-526-2372
November 29, 1996
TO: All Municipal Councils in the Province of Ontario
Re: School Board Develooment CharCles
The Council for The Corporation of the Township of Tiny at its
November 18th, 1996, meeting passed the following motion:
"That in light of the fact that school board funding is under review by.
the Crombie Commission, Council hereby requests that the
implementation of School Board Development Charges by the School
Boards be put on hold until the Provincial Government's review of the
issue of funding for schools/education is completed.
And that this resolution be forwarded to AMO, ROMA, All member
Ontario Municipalities of AMO and ROMA, our area MPP and the
Crombie Commission, to request their support in preventing escalating
school education costs."
The Township of Tiny urges you to endorse the above noted
resolution by forwarding a letter of support to AMO, ROMA, your
area MPP and to the Crombie Commission. If your municipality
passes a resolution in support, we would appreciate being advised.
Thank you for your consideration of this important matter.
Yours truly,
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Anthony fa'ncia, Mayor
on behalf of the Council of The
Corporation of the Township of Tiny
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Big ~ Sisters Oshawa- Whit~-Clarington
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Charitable Rq;. #118809391 RP
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AGENDA
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December 3, 1996
DEe 9 1996
Mayor Diane Hamre
Office of the Mayor
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance St.
Bowmanville, ON
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~UI>UCI?ALlTY OF CLARINGTON
MAYOR'S OfFICE
Dear Honourable Mayor Hamre:
Our provincial body, Big Sisters of Ontario has designated the month of
February as Big Sisters Awareness Month. Throughout the province, many Big
Sister agencies will be targeting this month as a time to heighten community
awareness regarding our programs and services, and to recruit more Big Sister
Volunteers.
In our communities, Big Sisters Oshawa-Whitby-Clarington plans to utilize the
month of February to accomplish the same goal. We presently have
approximately 30 children on our waiting list who are being supported through
monthly activities until they become matched with a Big Sister, and referrals to
our waiting list continue to come in.
If your Worship and City Council approve, we would ask that you once again
prepare an official proclamation, in honour of Big Sisters Awareness Month, for
the month of February 1996.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration and we look forward t()
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THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF CANADA
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AGENDA
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The Honorable Diane Hamre
Mayor of the Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, ON L 1 C 3A6
MUNICIPAliTY Of CLARINGTON
MAYOR'S OfFICE
Dear Mayor Hamre:
As March Drive Chair of The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Central Ontario Branch, I
would appreciate your assistance in proclaiming March as "Kidney Month" in your
jurisdiction. Upon proclamation, we would appreciate it if you would forward to us the
official proclamation document.
Our flag should be in storage on your premises. If not one will be made available to you.
Since 1964, approximately $44 million has been granted to research programs across the
country. Thanks to this vital research there have been many discoveries which have
meant not only an improved quality of life but simply life itselfl Thirty years ago, people
with kidney disease had little hope for survival. Today, kidney transplants are successful
for 90 out of 100 patients - the most successful of all vital organ transplants.
Finding a cure is our ultimate goal but we require your help. March is designated "Kidney
Month" and approximately 11 ,000 volunteers will be canvassing door to door to reach our
goal of $750,000.
For further information, please feel free to contact Claire Sookman, Campaign Manager
or Nonna Carr, March Drive Administrative Assistant at the Foundation office, at (416)
445-0373 or 1-800-387-4474.
Sincerely,
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December 30, 1996
P. L. Barrie, Clerk
Town ofClarington
40 Temperance Street
BowmanviiIe, Ontario .
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National Non Smoking Week, January 20 - 26, 1997, is intended to
enCourage governments, communities, groups and individuals to become aware
of tobacco issues and to take appropriate action.
The focus of this year's event is 'Smoke Free Places'. Environmental Tobacco
Smoke (ETS) is harmful to everyone, but particularly children. As a .
community and as individuals we can protect our children from exposure to
ETS by providing smoke free homes, cars and public places.
Durham Region Health Department isa strong advocate for smoke free.
environments. We would like to takethis opportunity to ask Council to
declare January 20 .. 26, 1997 National Non-Snwking Week in the Town of
Clarington.
Sincerely,
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Program Manager
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December 6, 1996
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Diane Hamre, Mayor
Municipality ofClarington
40 Temperance St.
Bowmanville, Ontario
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Dear Mayor Hamre:
Re: Regional Road #57 Pedestrian Tunnel.
I am writing further to our recent discussion concerning the possibility that the Town and/or Region
may wish to close the above referenced tunnel.
I have had the opportunity to consult with the Principal and staff at St. Stephen's Elementary School
which is located on Rhonda Boulevard, northeast of the tunnel. Some 53 students currently live the
Martin Road/Roser Crescent neighbourhood and walk to St. Stephen's via the tunnel. This route is
both the safest and quickest way for them to access the School.
Should the tunnel be closed, then it will be necessary to provide bussing for most of these students
since the length of alternate walking routes will exceed maximum walking distances, In addition,
some students will still walk to school using Baseline and Waverly Roads. This would be a much
busier route and pedestrian safety would become a real concern.
We are aware that the Northumberland-Clarington School Board.has also commented on this matter
and that they are not in favour of any closure of the tunnel since it will adversely impact on student
safety and pedestrian access to the Public School in the area.
We concur with Northumberland-Clarington's position in this regard as it is felt that the tunnel is
essential and that it should remain open. Any deliberations concerning possible closing should
include consultation with the School community and Board administrati\,
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Mayor Diane Hamre
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance St
Bowmanville, Ontario
11 C 3A6
AGENDA
Dear Mayor Diane Hamre
Re: DeeD River DiSDosal Proiect
You have a direct interest in the establishment of a permanent disposal site for low level
Radioactive Wastes (llRW). I thought you would want to know first-hand about the state
of negotiations aimed at creating such a facility in Deep River.
As you know, Deep River is the only community that has volunteered to host a LLRW
disposal site, which we did in June 1995 by way of a Community Agreement-in-Principle
(CAP). As compensation, it was agreed that the federal government would commit to
maintaining employment levels at Chalk River laboratories. The CAP was to be codified
into a legal contract before December 31,1996.
The deadline is approaching, and the government negotIating team appointed to this task
has submitted nothing on this issue except a consultant's assessment of employment
opportunities. It contains no definite commitment to employment maintenance on the
government's part, and no clear statement of how the government will respond to the
identified opportunities.
In an attempt to keep the process viable, the Town has submitted a proposed contract clause
which would embody the necessary employment guarantee. We are awaiting the federal
government's response to this proposal, but I am frankly not optimistic that it will be either
positive or timely.
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By allowing the process to run to the 11th hour, and by sidestepping the fundamental
question of employment maintenance, the federal government negotiators have jeopardized
a potentially world-class .example of responsible government solution-finding on a difficult
environmental issue.
You can help to create the political will toward a solution in this matter. 'would be happy
to discuss this with you in detail, and to provide you with copies of the relevant documents
if you wish them. I would very much appreciate hearing about your actions, and their
resu Its.
Yours sincerely,
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Mayor
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3" Martin Road South, R.R. No.6,
8CMll1al1Ville, <A1tario, L 1 C 3K7,
December 18, 1995.
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Mrs. D. Hamre, Mayor,
Municipality of Clarington,
40 Temperance street,
Bowmanville, <A1tario,
L 1 C 3A6. J.MllC1PAlIlY Of CLAR1NGlON
Your Worship: MAVOR'S OffiCE
As I drive around Bowmanville, I see that illal1Y of our early settlers have had
streets named after them. Mr. Jolm Burk, Burks Court, Mr. Jolm Trull, Trulls Road
in Courtice and Mr. Daniel Conant, Conant street in Oshawa. other family names I
have seen are Carruthers, Hillier, Martin, Soper, Trewin and Wren etc. One name I
have oot seen is Fletcher. I suggest that ronsideration be given in the near future
to have Fletcher Avenue as the name of a street in Bowmanville for the following
reasons :
1 In 1796 Alexander Fletcher and his wife Rachel were living in Niagara-on-
the-Lake where their first son Jolm was bom. '!heir second son, Archibald, was born
in Bowmanville in 1800. Saretime between 1796 and 1800 the Fletcher family moved
to Bowmanville, probably in 1797 or 1798.
2 As a United Empire wyalist, he received Free Crown Grants of land in Niagara,
Monaghan Township, Ora Township and Darlington. In Bowmanville he owned all the land
north of King street in Concession 0ne fran Mearns Avenue in the east to Division
Street in the west. Mr. J. B. Fairbairn who knew Squire Fletcher, as he was known,
writes that it is not known how he acquired so much land. ~ver, he writes that as
land was very cheap, sone rould have been acquired by purchase. By 1868, the Fletcher
family had signed 168 deeds for property in Bowmanville.
3 Squire Fletcher was a Justice of the Peace who performed many marriage
ceremonies before the clergy cane to Bowmanville.
4 In 1811 Squire Fletcher petitioned. the Government of <A1tario to have a schoOl
established in Bowmanville.
5 In the War of 1812, munitions were stored on his property in Bowmanville. He
was also a Captain in the militia. In 1812, he built the first brick hane in Bowman-
ville at the east end of.Qlurch street later known as the Kingsway l\parbnents.
6 Squire Fletcher died .in Bowmanville in 1846 and his wife Rachel in 1848.
7 In 1885, Gordon D. Fletcher, a descendant of Squire Fletcher, is listed in the
Canadian statesman as the largest landowner in the South Ward.
8 Alexander Fletcher, a son of Squire Fletcher, gave the land on which Trinity
Church is built to the church.
9 Members of the Fletcher family haved lived in Bowrnanville rontinuously since
the arrival of Squire Fletcher to Bowmanville.
luss AudeJ;:y Fletcher whose grandfather, Mr. Herbert Fletcher was a son of John
Fletcher, lives in the family hane "'!he Rosary" on Queen street.. This.- branch of the
Fletcher family has lived continuously in Bowmanville. My grandfather, Joseph
Fletcher, died in 1 91 3. He was the Night Constable for Bowmanville at that time.
Except for a period from the late 1930's to early 1950's, this branch of the family has
also <x>ntint.tedl:o live in Bowmanville since the arrival of Squire Fletcher almost
200 years ag;:>.
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of the arrival of the Fletcher family in BoY.manville, it would be a fitting memorial
to name a municipal building or a street to honour the family as one of our earliest
settlers in Bowrnanville.
I hope that you will give this suggestion early and serious consideration.
Respectfully,
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Great Grandson of Squire Fletcher. .
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Clarington Councillors,
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Bowmanville.
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I have been asked to talk to Council
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Mayor Diane Hamre
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MAYOR'S OFFICE
Dear Mayor Hamre:
I am writing to introduce to you a new partnership between the private and public
sectors called the Safe Communities Foundation. This is a unique partnership with the
goal of making our country, Canada, the safest place in the world in which to work and
live. A key feature of this program is the fmancial incentives provided to participating
small businesses that collectively and measurable improve their health and safety
performance, and reduce injury rates and compensation costs. Last week, the topic on my
Rogers Cable Television show was the Safe Communities Foundation.
This is the first private sector alliance of its kind to be found in the world. It was
founded by five of Canada's major national banks - the Royal Bank,Scotiabank, Toronto
Dominion Bank, Bank of Montreal and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. Two
corporate sponsors have joined the banks in this partnership, DuPont Canada Inc and
Noranda Inc on their Board of Directors. The funding for the foundation comes entirely
from the private sector partners.
The safe communities approach links local governments and their agencies,
chambers of commerce, service clubs, community safety organizations, district health
councils, local businesses, health and safety delivery organizations and provincial
government agencies. It has been endorsed by the World Health Organization and
successful safe communities networks are now working in the United Kingdom, Australia,
Sweden and Norway.
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Brockville is the site of the fIrst pilot project for Safe Communities. TIrree more
communities in Ontario and one in Alberta are expected to step forward and meet the
criteria to engage in the process for safe community.
I would invite your response to this initiative to become one of the first
communities to pick up the challenge of becoming the safest in Canada over the next two
years and beyond. A member of my staff will be calling you in January to arrange a
meeting to discuss details and. to answer your questions.
Yours truly,
O'Toole, MPP
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The goal of the Safe Communities Foundation is to help make
Canada the safest place to live, work and play in the world. The
Foundation takes a community-based approach to achieving this
goal.
Safe Communities brings occupational health and safety expertise to
small businesses through their local communities while also
providing a focal point and impetus for a broad range of other safety
initiatives.
Safe Communities works with local business and community
leaders to establish a steering committee in their community. This
group researches injury patterns in their business community and
identifies health and safety training needs. These vary from
community to community. Typically, they involve health and
safety program design, Post-injury Loss Reduction, Auditor training,
etc. A training schedule is developed which meets the needs of the
participants. Small businesses then "register" for a token fee and
local partners and resources are identified and sought out.
Local steering committees may wish to broaden the scope of their
project to include community injury prevention initiatives
involving first aid, substance abuse, smoke detectors, etc. The Safe
Communities Foundation can provide grants for eligible projects of
components of projects., such as subsidizing some training costs.
The progress and results of projects are monitored and evaluated to
generate system-wide improvements.
Specifically, the Safe Communities Foundation:
. Helps individual communities establish steering committees to develop
and implement local private/public sector programs designed to improve
the long-term health and safety of community members;
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Co-ordinates the efforts of multiple communities and health and safety
delivery organizations to achieve province-wide effectiveness and
efficiency within the Safe Commu~ities context;
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Provides "seed" funding to communities for the development of local
materials to help launch the community program and offset some training
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Networks on provincial, national and international levels with groups
allied to the Safe Communities goal; and
Raises private sector funds to provide seed funding to support the injury
prevention activities of local steering committees.
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Safe Communities takes a unique approach in that it recognizes and
focuses on the needs of small business to design appropriate health and
safety systems. Rather than teach small business operators to behave like
"Big Business," Safe Communities builds on the very strengths of small
business - their sense of community and their bottom line.
Safe Communities will launch its first pilot community project in
Brockville, Ontario during the Spring of 1996, with more pilots to be
launched in Ontario and Alberta before Spring, 1997. Communities now
being considered for pilot projects include North Bay and Peterborough,
Ontario. Simultaneously, it will liaise with and support existing safe
community efforts in Alberta and join with the worldwide safe
community network established under the auspiCes of the World Health
Organization. In subsequent years. The Safe Communities Foundation
will expand to support community projects across Canada.
Coupled with this community activity, the Foundation will be
undergoing an intense phase of organizational development: recruiting a
Board of Directors from among our corporate partners to provide practical,
hands-on direction; recruiting a small staff of dedicated professionals;
developing community "how to" guides and a video; establishing funding
criteria; marketing the Safe Communities concept; seeking additional
corporate partners; and establishing effective networks with the public
sector.
It will be a hectic year, but productive. The Foundation will organize a
conference to mark the end of Year One. Informal case histories of projects
will be discussed, achievements will be recognized, and plans for Year Two
will be finalized.
Year Two will again focus on registering and developing new community
initiatives and nurturing those already underway. By the end of Year Two,
with more than a dozen communities registered and organizational
development largely completed, the Safe Communities Foundation will be
on firm tooting.
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NEW PRIVATE/PuBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP
LAUNCHED TODAY WITH GOAL OF DRAMATICALLY REDUCING INJURIES
TORONTO, Ontario - (April 23, 1996) - A unique partnership between the private
and public sectors has resulted in the announcement today of the Safe Communities
Foundation. The Foundation's goal, as the national umbrella for an innovative
community-based program, is to make Canada the safest place to work and to live in
the world.
Today's launch of the Safe Communities Foundation coincides with the
simultaneous announcement of its first pilot program, spearheaded by Brockville,
Ontario.
The Founding Sponsors of "Safe Communities" are Canada's five major national
banks, the first private sector alliance of its kind anywhere in the world. The Bank
of Montreal, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Royal Bank, Scotiabank, and
Toronto Dominion Bank are joined by the first two participating corporate sponsors,
DuPont Canada Inc., and Noranda Inc., on the Board of Directors.
The provinces of Ontario and Alberta, through the Deputy Minister of their
respective Ministries of Labour have joined the Board, as has the head of the
Industrial Accident Prevention Association and the father (representing his family)
of Sean Kells, a 19-year-old student who was killed in an industrial explosion on the
third day of his part-time job in November, 1994.
All funding for the Safe Communities Foundation is being provided by the private
sector partners, with the five banks contributing over 9S per cent of the total amount
of money in the first phase.
According to Foundation Chair, Geoff Cannon, who represents the Bank of
Montreal on the Board of Directors, "Every working day in Canada, three people are
killed and hundreds are injured on the job. We are convinced we can help make a
real difference."
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The Foundation and its sponsors are directing resources and energy toward
providing support, safety expertise and grants to communities such as Brockville,
who have established community-wide steering committees to direct a massive
local safety effort, with a particular emphasis on small business.
Cannon adds "We anticipate smaIl business owners who join the program at the
local level will improve the health and safety of their employees, increase
profitability and productivity as a result, and raise their profile in their own
community. The five banks who've joined together in this cause are ferociously
competitive, but we share the same determination to contribute in a meaningful
way to the communities and smaIl businesses we serve."
The Minister of Labour in Ontario, Elizabeth Witmer, played a key role in initially
assisting the Founder and Vice-Chair of the Safe Communities Foundation, Paul
Kells, to encourage the participation of the private sector partners in the initial
phases of its development. As part of the continuing effort to add momentum to
the injury reduction effort, the Minister also announced today that a new, results-
driven, small business injury prevention program will be piloted in Brockville by
the Workers' Compensation Board. A key feature of this program is the financial
incentives provided to participating small businesses that collectively and
measurably improve their health and safety performance, and reduce injury rates
and compensation costs.
The goal over the next five years is that the incidence of injuries and resulting
suffering caused to victims and families will be dramatically reduced, as will the
economic costs to all of Ontario, while a lasting safety culture is instilled in
thousands of workplaces. A similar program has been established in Alberta and
has already led to an injury rate reduction of over 65 per cent in one year in one
small community.
Endorsed by the World Health Organization, the safe communities approach works
by linking local governments and their agencies, chambers of commerce, service
clubs, community safety organizations, district health councils, local businesses,
health and safety delivery organizations and provincial government agencies.
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Successful safe. communities networks are now working in Australia, Norway,
Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
"There's a lot at stake for Brockville," says Mayor John Doran, a member of the local
Safe Communities steering committee. "Our goal is to make Brockville the safest
community in Canada. By reducing injuries, the people of Brockville will improve
their health and well-being, help local business become more profitable, reduce the
cost of emergency services, and attract more investment from companies who want
to locate in the safest environment in the country."
Cannon adds that "Brockville is only the first of a number of communities that will
pick up the challenge to become the safest in Canada over the next two years and
beyond.. At least three more communities in Ontario and one in Alberta are
expected to step forward and meet the criteria to engage in the safe community
process this year. Next year, we expect those numbers to reach a total of ten in
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Ontario and six in Alberta. With measurable and radical improvements in these
communities' injury rates as part of our track record, we believe we can expand this
concept to every province and territory in Canada."
Paul Kells says that 'The needless and totally preventable loss of our son Sean has
been so devastating to us and to everyone else who knew and loved him that we
never want any other family to have to endure the pain and suffering. Make no
mistake," he continues, "our family remains totally convinced that enforcement
and tougher penalties are a critical part of the equation. But we must also go beyond
traditional methods of injury prevention, because they certainly didn't help Sean
and they haven't helped hundreds of thousands of other Canadians who are injured
every year. We will work for a lifetime to create nothing less than an entirely new
safety culture. The safe communities, concept, we believe, can help do that."
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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Bill Prentice/Carol Eamer/Sian Gibson
Safe Communities Foundation
(416) 964-QOOB
Community Injury Prevention
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Mr. A.L. Georgieff
Commissioner of Planning
Regional Municipality of Durham
1615 Dundas St. East
4th Floor, Lang Tower, West Building
P.O. Box 623
Whitby, Ontario
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Dear Mr. Georgieff
Re: Proposed Name Change for Regional Road 14
In spite of your receiving a petition on the subject, please bear in mind
that not everyone in the Tyrone area wishes this road to be named Manvers Road..
While it may be historically correct, I do not believe that name reflects the
realities of the present or the practicalities of the future.
Traffic patterns on the road have changed in the last twenty years so that
the line of Road 14 is not as clear as it was. A great deal of traffic going
north now uses #57 and #20 because it is a better road with fewer twists and
cu.."'Ves. Much of the traffic coming to Tyrone on 14 now goes on to the east to
the newer homes built there. I believe the same is true for Concession 8.
People go north on 57 and come across the 8th. Therefore more of grid pattern
seems to be established.
In my opinion, Clarington Planning Staff were quite correct in their
original suggestion that each section should be named separately. I do disagree
with their designation for section five [from Concession 8 to Concession 9).
This section is locally known as the Sault Hill, and the new name should reflect
that. The Long Sault school was at Concession 8 and Road 14 and the Long Sault
church and cemetery were at the top of this road on Concession 9.
I am unwilling to have to explain to visitors that Liberty Street from
Bowmanville turns into Historical Kanvers Road, and that Clemens Road turns into
Historical Kanvers Road, and the Sault Hill is also Historical Kanvers Road.
This is doubly difficult when traffic patterns seem to dictate otherwise.
What will happen to the addresses of the residents of Tyrone village if
that piece of Concession 7 beCXlmes HistoriCal Kanvers Road? Will they then live
on Concession 7 Historical Manvers Road, or just Historical Kanvers Road? will
emergency vehicles be able to find them as easily?
I ask you to consider this matter carefully, so that future generations do
not have to deal with an outdated and COnfusing designation.
Jacqueline Vaneyk
6613 Clemens Road
Bowmanville ON LlC 3](6
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COUNCIL DIRECTION
FACSIMilE COVER PAGE
JAR 6 3 11 FH '97
Date;
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12/30196
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To:
Company:
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MAYOR HAMRE 8< MEMBERS OF COUNCil
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
9056234169
From:
Company:
Fax#:
FRED 8< SANDY ARCHIBALD
ARCHIBALD ORCHARDS
19052634263
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RE: RENAMING OF REGIONAL ROAD #14
I HAVE RECEIVED THE RECENTLY CIRCULATED NOTICE FOR A PROPOSAL TO
AMEND BY. LAW #66.112, THIS PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE "STREET
NAMING BY.LAW' WOULD CHANGE THE STREET NAME OF THAT PORTION OF
REGIONAL RD, #14 BETWEEN REGIONAL RD, #4 AND REGIONAL ROAD #20
TO "HISTORIC MANVERS RD".
THIS NOTIFICATION AT FIRST CONFUSED ME BECAUSE I HAD RECENTLY
SEEN A NOTICE IN THE CANADIAN STATESMAN THAT PROPOSED THAT THE
FORMER REGIONAL ROAD #14 BE RENAMED AS EXTENSIONS TO EXISTING
LOCAL ROADS,
MY INITIAL CONFUSION WAS CLEARED UP WHEN I CONTACTED PLANNING
STAFF, IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT COUNCIL IS NOW CONSIDERING
IGNORING THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN REPORT PD.f26.96.
WHICH WAS THE BASIS FOR THE EARLIER NOTICE, AND PROCEEDING
WITH THE "HISTORIC MANVERS ROAD" PROPOSAL
I WISH TO INFORM YOU THAT I STRONGLY SUPPORT THE
RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE STAFF REPORT PD.f26.96, I
AGREE WITH STAFF THAT, GIVEN THE NUMBEROUS TWISTS AND TURNS,
ONE NAME WOULD BE VERY CONFUSING. I FEEL THAT MY CUSTOMERS AND
BUSINESS CONTACTS ARE CONFUSED ENOUGH BY THE FACT THAT I HAVE
A BOWMANVILlE ADDRESS (R.R#5), A HAMPTON TELEPHONE # AND I AM
LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON! ARE THEY NOW TO BE
FACED WITH THE CHALLENGES OF NAVIGATING A ROAD THAT CHANGES
NAMES AT TAUNTON, WITHOUT CHANGING DIRECTION? LET US GIVE THEM
A BREAK BY EXTENDING LIBERTY STREET TO AT LEAST CONCESSION #7.
PLEASE RECONSIDER THE VERY LOGICAL 8< CONSUMER
FRIENDLY RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN STAFF REPORT PD.126.96.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME 8< CONSIDERATION...
FRED ARCHIBALD
6275 "LIBERTY STREET NORTH"
R,R #5, BOWMANVILLE, ONT. L1 C 3K6
cc; FRANKLIN WU, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
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Application to Manage and Conduct
a Nevada Ticket Lollery
Oemande de permls pour admlnlstrer
et conduJre une loterle Nevada
{Form NTl-A)
(Formula NTL-A)
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@ Ministry of Gaming
Consumer alid >: Control
W Commercial Relations Commission
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Minisl~rede
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1099 Bay St
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las SOU~: qui sonl deulC principaux dirigeants de {nom de "organisms)
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apply tor a licence 10 manage and conduC1 a Nevada Ticket Lottery allha premises municipally known as
lont une dejPandEI de permis pour adminislrer et conduire unelolerie Nevada dans '" loeaux connus dans la municipalite sous lEtS
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If III licence is Qr8f\led, all tickets applied lor will be sold only al (specify exact klcation within the above premises ).
Si un permis est d61ivre, lous les b~lets demandes ne seronl vendus qu" (sp~cilier I'emplacement e.:act dans les Iocaux mentionnes
clod"'"') nt on 1\ f?n IJ h It 0 r; i <,+r J.
1. The .pecilic Charitable 01 Religious Objects or Purposes 10 which proceeds are 10 be donated are described as
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2. Type ot Nevada TICkets 10 be sold (check one)
Genr8 de bUlals Nevada qui seronlvendus (cacher une case)
Regular Nevada Super Nevada
Nevada normal LJ Super Nevadcl!J
3. DescriptiOn 01 Scheme
Description du jeu
(a) Number or Tici(ets per box(unil
Hombre de billets par boite/unite
(b) Price per licket
Prix du billat
(e) Gross Revenue per unit
Recenes brules par unile
(d) Totill Prizes per unit
Montant totat des prix par unite
(el Number 01 winning tickets per unit
Nof1'lbqo de billets gagnants par unite
Junior Nevada
Nevada Junior
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4. The Nevada Ticket. referred te in this application lorm are manulactured by (Name 01 Company)
Las biletsdont ~ esl question dans celie clemancle setonl imprimes par (nom de la compagniel
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(nom el adtesse du dislribuleur)
F.R.P.
FUND RAISER PRODUCTS INC.
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400-1306 WELLINGTON STREET. OTTAWA: ON
(K.1Y 3B2)
5. Price per unit
Pm pal uni16
$ 56.70 (TAX INCLUDED)
6. Ttcket sales wi" commence on (datel
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et se lerminara Ie
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(periode de six mois au maximum).
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le nombre tolal duniles A vendre pendanlla periode cowene par Ia demande n'exdclera pas
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joinUyandseverally,herebycertilr !hat
a!teston, eolleetrvemenl el ifldlvidlJi!lIemenl que
{l)We have knowledge Orlhe mailer herein sal OUI.
Naus Bvons pris connaissance des points spec;tu~s dans les present,.._
(2) We have read over this application.
Nous avons.lu 18 presenta demancle.
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(3) All 'acts staled and information fvmished herein Bre true and correcl
Tous les faits indiques elles renseignements 'ourn,s dans les presenles sonl veridiques 81 exacts,
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(')We are the hofders of the offices wilh descriptive lille as set oul and appearing under our respective sionalu'es beto....
NOUlassumons les lonctions correspondsnt aux lilr.s sptcihes SOUl nos signa lures respectlVes ci.dessous
(5' We Und81t1tand thall' a licence is granted. Nevada Tickets may nOI be sold Outside 01 the premises entered on Ihe applicalion and
specified" the licence.
Nous comprenons que si un permlS esl aeeoroe.les billels Nevada ne POUtron! ~(re vendus que dans les locaux insc'its sur la
demande elspkiries sur Ie perm;s
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Nevada Ticket licence is issued
Noul avons Iv I'expod des conditions de dellvrance dl1 permis de 10lerie Nevada. nous 1e gardons en nOire POsSessio'l et nous
observerons lesdiles condillOns.
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is subjecl have been complied wilh and Ihal a breach 01 a lerm or cx:lfldltion may cause the licence to become nLJil a"':l \/od
Nol.l$ comprenons bien que Ie permis ne sera vallGe pendanlla perlode QUII couvrira Que dans la mesu'e oli ses condlllons se'o'l
r&Speclees 81 que loule violalion de ses CClndlfrons I'annulera
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COUNCIL OIRECTION
Application 10 Manage and Conduct
B Break Open Ticket Loltery
Demande de permls pour admlnlslrer
el COnd~!e U/le 191e'Ie de billets A lenAlres
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apply lor a licence 10 manage and conduct a Break Open Tickellollery 81 the premises mllnicipaNy known 8S
ronr une demande de permi. pour adminlslrer 81 condlire me Ioterie de tiftelS A tenel's, dans Ies Iocaux coonus da-ls fa rnuI'lidpalillt SOUl les
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leI objectils sp6clliques v1~s.par les orgl:!nlsmes de blenlaissBnce au religieux el aux quels sonl deslimb les recelles
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2. Type of Break ()pen Tickels 10 be sold (check one)
Genre de billel$ 1I1enlHres qui serontYencfus (cachs, une case)
Regular Nevada Super Nevada
Nevada normal 0 Super Nevada !8;
3. Oescrip~on 01 Scheme
Oescriplion du leu
(a) Number 01 TlCkels per bownil
Nombrlt de billel' par boitelvnM
(b) Price per Iickel
Prix du billel
(c) Gross Revenue per unit
Aecetles brules par unil'
(dl TolaI Prizes per UIlit
Mon18nllolal des prix per unll4
(_) Number 01 winning lIckels per unit
Nombre de binels gagnanls par unl16
4. TM tickels rererred 10 In this eppNcalion lorm are menur.clured by (Name 0' Company)
Le. binels doni II .., question dans celie demande seronllmprlm6. pat (nom de la compagnie)
SPECIALTY PRINT
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(Namo and Address 01 OlslribUkrf) NEVADAMAN
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417 LAKESHORE RD E. ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO L2R 7K6
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January 9.1997
Mun,dpality of Clarington
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Bowmanville, Ontario
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To whom it may concern,
As part of their filming schedule of their premiere feature film Stolen Heart, Backroads Film Inc. is
requesting penni5Sion 10 film in front of 40 Temperance St, Bowmanville on Monday, February 10,
1997. The duration of the filming would be 7.5 hours and would not involve any special effects.
Due to our camera posnlon being located across from lhe Town Hall, it is necessary to have the
street free of moving lr1lfIic end parked canl. We therefore would appreciate your oonsidera1ion
towards closing Temperance St., from north of \he CIBC pal1<Ing lot to CIuch 51., for the duratlon of
the filming (6:30a.m. to 2:00p.m) as it would increase our elflClency and make traffic control less
complicated. This road closure would be supelVised by a pay duly officer.
Fortunately, there is a SlIplus parking east of Temperance St. and on Church St There is also,
as we understand, familiartty with this road being closed for other town events. HopefUlly, these facts,
along with a letter thaI will forewam any businesses within the immediate area about the road
dosure, will allow a smooth day of filming.
Our filming will also continue in the town of Hampton and the lown of Orono. The details of theSe
days of filming are outlined on the attached pages. These days are not as COJTlllicated as they will
not involve rOCKl dOSl.le but instead temporary tramc stoppage ( supervised by pay duty officers).
As members of another all Canadian filming project, Backroads Films Inc. greatly appreciates the
Municipality of Clarlngton's cooperation and will be glad to provide any turtner Intormatlon needed.
Sinceroly,
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by "Stolen Heart" of Backroads Film Inc.
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Bowmanville:
Location of filming: Temperance St. between King St. and Church St., Bowmanville
Date of filming: Monday, February 10, 1997
Rain date: Monday, February 24,1997
Duration of filming: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Specific locations seen on film: Municipality ofClarington Building (exterior), Betty
Brite Dry Cleaners (exterior), Coles Men's Wear (exterior)
Special requests: Road closure on Temperance St. from north of the CIBC parking lot
(as to allow customer access) to the north end of Temperance St. (ie. Church St.)
Notes: Road signs will be provided by Ron Baker, Traffic Co-ordinator, at the Public
Works Dept. and will be erected by our crew. Pedestrian traffic will not be prevented
from accessing Temperance St., but will be delayed for brief periods while the camera is
rolling. A letter will be sent to the immediate residents and small business owners
notitying them of the road closure, and reminding them that all businesses will remain
open. A copy of this information will be provided to the Police force as to make them
aware of our presence in Bowmanville.
Parking Reqnirements: Support vehicles will be parked on Temperance St. and will not
block potential access of Emergency vehicles.
Notes on film: No special effects or violence is involved in the scene as it is merely a
dialogue between two of the feature characters.
Hampton:
Location of filming: Intersection of Old Scugog Rd and Mill St.
Date of filming: Monday, January 20,1997
Rain date: Sunday, February 9, 1997
Duration of filming: 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Specific locations scene on film: Hampton United Church (exterior) and Hampton
Convenience (exterior)
Special requests: Temporary traffic stoppage
Notes: Pay Duty Officers will be used to control traffic during filming. A letter will be
sent to immediate residents and small business owners notitying them of the traffic
stoppages. There will be no interference with pedestrian traffic.
Parking requirements: Support vehicles will be parked on Mill St.. Crew cars will be
parked in the Municipality Parking Lot.
Notes on film: This scene contains only dialogue.
Orono:
Location of filming: Main St. between Park St. and Centre St.
Date of filming: Monday, February 10, 1997
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Duration of filming: 5:00 P.M. to 12:00 AM.
Specific locations seen on film: The Appple Blossom Shop (exterior) and The Orono
Town Hall (exterior)
Special Requests: None
Notes: The crew will be situated on the west sidewalk of Main S1. and will not interfere
with pedestrian traffic flow. Support vehicles will be parked at the Orono Town Hall and
Orono United Church. No traffic stoppage is necessary. A letter will be sent to immediate
residents and smalIl business owners to notify them of our presence.
Parking requirements: All crew cars will be parked in Orono Park.
Notes on film: The scene involves dialogue between two main characters
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REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 1997
SUBJECT:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF
MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 1997
RECOMMEN DA TIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
a) Report CD-4-97
Proposed Municipal Elections Act
b) Report FD-1-97
Monthly Fire Report - November 1996
2. FORTHWITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COUNCIL'S RATIFICATION
a) Report TR-1-97
Parking Pay and Display Machine - 132 Church
Street, Bowmanville
b) Report WD-4-97
Carry Over to 1997 for Acquisition of Topsoil -
$60,000
c) Port Granby Waste
3. REZONING APPLICATION AND PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION _
ARMSTRONG HARRISON ASSOCIATES
THAT Report PD-1-97 be received;
THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, of the
former Town of Newcastle, submitted on behalf of 651183 Ontario Ltd. -
Georgian Woods Division, be referred back to staff for further processing and the
preparation of a subsequent report following the receipt of the outstanding agency
comments; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-1-97 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
<<0 TEMPERANCE STREET' BQWMANVltLE 'ONTARIO 'l1C JAG. (905)623-3379' FAX 623-4169
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4. REZONING APPLICATION - BIRCHDALE INVESTMENTS LTD.
THAT Report PD-2-97 be received;
THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive
Zoning By-law 84-63 submitted by Randy Jeffrey on behalf of Birchdale
Investments Limited to construct a 1,341 m2 retail commercial plaza be approved;
THAT the amending by-law attached to Report PD-2-97 be forwarded to Council
for approval;
THAT a copy of Report PD-2-97 and the amending By-law be forwarded to the
Durham Region Planning Department;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington request the Regional Municipality of Durham
to monitor the traffic situation on a regular basis at this location; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-2-97 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
5. MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE -
"SOMMERSCALES DRIVE" TO "SOMERSCALES DRIVE"
THAT Report PD-3-97 be received;
THAT By-law 86-112, being a by-law to establish a Street Name Map and Street
Name Inventory in the Municipality of Clarington, be amended to change the
street name "Sommerscales Drive" to "Somerscales Drive" within the former Town
of Bowmanville; and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a by-law to amend
By-law 86-112 being a by-law to establish the Street Name Map and Street Name
Inventory in the Municipality of Clarington.
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6. MALONE GIVEN PARSONS!BROOKVALLEY HOLDINGS LTD. - REGIONAL
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
THAT Report PD-4-97 be received;
THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Municipality of Clarington has
no objection to the application to amend the Durham Region Official Plan
submitted by Srookvalley Holdings Ltd. (ROPA 96-013) on the understanding that
planning for a 30-year horizon in the local official plan is permissive rather than
mandatory;
THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Municipality of Clarington
continues to support the designation of a 30-year supply of employment area
lands as proposed in its application to amend the Durham Region Official Plan
(ROPA 96-019); and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-4-97 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
7. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADIUSTMENT
THAT Report PD-5-97 be received;
THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made
on December 12, 1996, with the exception of A96/057 & A96/066;
THAT the Committee of Adjustment decision on application A96/057, by
D.K. Gottwald be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Soard; and
THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Soard to defend
the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment in the event of an appeal.
8. VITAL STATISTICS
THAT Report CD-1-97 be received;
THAT the by-law attached to Report CD-1-97 be presented for Council's approval
to authorize the implementation of the following fees effective February 1, 1997:
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(a) $25.00 fee for a Live Birth Registration;
(b) $25.00 fee for the issuance of a Burial Permit; and
(c) $25.00 for the issuance of a Confirmation of Birth; and
THAT Bowmanville Memorial Hospital, Morris Funeral Chapel Ltd., Northcutt
Elliott Funeral Home and Newcastle Funeral Home be advised of Council's
decision.
9. PARKING ENFORCEMENT MONTHLY REPORT FOR OCTOBER 1996
THAT Report CD-2-97 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-2-97 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business
Centre for their information.
10. PARKING ENFORCEMENT MONTHLY REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 1996
THAT Report CD-3-97 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-3-97 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business
Centre for their information.
11. WlllOWBROOK (ASHDAlEI SUBDIVISION - CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
THAT Report WD-1-97 be received; and
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a "Certificate of
Acceptance" for the storm sewer system constructed within Plan 40M-1676.
12. TOWNlINE ESTATES SUBDIVISION - CERTIFICTE OF ACCEPTANCE
THAT Report WD-2-97 be received;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for the roads, street lights and other related Works, constructed
within Plan 10M-BOB; and
THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-2-97, assuming the
streets within Plan 10M-BOB as Public Highways.
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13. ASPEN SPRINGS SUBDIVISION - CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
THAT Report WD-3-97 be received; and
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for the storm sewer system constructed within Plans 40M-1734 and
40M-1796.
14. CORRESPONDENCE FROM STAN AND LIBBY RACANSKY
THAT the correspondence dated January 2, 1997 from Stan and Libby Racansky
pertaining to "Contaminated soil from G.M. Plant at Mary and Bond Street in
Oshawa and Clarington - Believe it or Not" - be received and referred to the
appropriate staff for preparation of a formal report to be submitted to Council at
its scheduled meeting of January 13, 1997.
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
General Purpose and Administration Committee
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ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
DECLARATIONS OF
INTEREST
MINUTES
DELEGATIONS
Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose
and Administration Committee held on Monday,
January 6, 1997 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor A. Dreslinski
Councillor C. Elliott
Councillor L. Hannah
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor D. Scott
Chief Administrative Officer, W. Stockwell
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Treasurer, M. Marano
Director of Public Works, S. Yokes
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu
Deputy Clerk, M. Knight
Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
There were no declarations of interest stated for this meeting.
Resolution IfGPA-1-97
Moved by Councillor Pingle, Seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
January 6, 1997
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on December 2, 1996, be approved.
"CARRIED"
There were no delegations scheduled for this meeting.
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PUBLIC MEETINGS
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Councillor Dreslinski chaired this portion of the meeting,
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Pursuant to the Planning Act, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington,
through its General Purpose and Administration Committee, is holding a Public
Meeting for the following applications:
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(a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Proposed Plan of Subdivision - Part
Lot 8, Concession 7, former Township of Darlington - Armstrong Harrison
Associates on Behalf of Georgian Woods Division of 651183 Ontario Ltd.;
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(b) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Birchdale Investments Ltd. - Part
Lot 35, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington; and
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(c) Municipality of Clarington Proposed Street Name Change - "Sommerscales
Drive" to "Somerscales Drive" - Part Lot 12, Concession 2, former Town of
Bowmanville.
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The Deputy Clerk advised that public notices were sent by first class mail on or I
before December 6, 1996, to all property owners within 120 metres of the subject
properties in accordance with the latest municipal assessment record. In addition,
notices were also posted on the sites prior to December 6, 1996. This notice
procedure is in compliance with the Ontario Regulation made under the Planning I
Act.
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describe the purpose and effect of the proposed amendments, then the objectors
would be heard, followed by the supporters and the applicant.
(a) Report PD-1-97 - Armstrong Harrison Associates on behalf of Georgian
Woods - the purpose and effect of the application is to permit the
development of a 20 lot plan of subdivision.
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Evylin Stroud, 89 Little Avenue, 8owmanville, L1C 1)9 - advised that it is "a
foolish and unfortunate idea" to develop environmentally protected lands.
She seeked clarification as to why the map of the site no longer reflects the
designation of the land.
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Loran C. Pascoe, 7075 Regional Road 14, R.R. #6, 8owmanville, L 1C 3K6 _
expressed a concern pertaining to the possible contamination of the existing
wells.
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William F. Elliott, 7047 Regional Road 14, R.R. #6, Bowmanville, L1C 3K6 _
requested clarification on the Regional Well Interference Policy and how it
will protect the wells of the existing residents.
Jack Ferguson, 2773 Concession Road 7, Tyrone, L1C 3K6 - verbalized his
concern pertaining to the size of the lots and noted that the construction of
larger homes would be preferable.
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PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D.
No one spoke in support of the application.
Katherine Harrison, Armstrong Harrison Associates, 1380 Hopkins Street,
Suite 1, Whitby, L 1N 2C3 - advised Members of the Committee that the
minimum lot size will be 1 acre and that the size of the homes to be built
has not yet been determined. She further added that a revised grading plan
has been prepared by their engineer.
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Report PD-2-97 - Birchdale investments Ltd. - the purpose and effect of the
application is to permit the development of a 1341 m' retail commercial
plaza.
Debbie Clarke, Valiant Property Management, 177 Nonquon Road, 20th
Floor, Oshawa, L1G 3S4 - expressed concern pertaining to the following:
. the proposed entranceway to the new development being too close to the
egress/access to their property; and
. questioned why the applicant is not required to undertake studies or
share the cost of approximately $100,000 spent by Valiant Property
Management on studies which were required by the Municipality.
Judy Campbell, 25 Bridle Court, Courtice, L 1 E 2B1 - requested that
Members of the Committee take into consideration the type of development
to be undertaken in this area. In her estimation, the development should be
"quality development" and not "hamburger alley".
No one spoke in support of the application.
Randy Jeffrey, Birchdale Investments Ltd., 1050 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa,
L1G 4W5 - concurred with the recommendations contained in Report
P0-2-97 and noted that every store will have exposure to the highway.
Although plans have not yet been finalized, it is anticipated that one or two
drive-through restaurants are included in the development.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Rezoning Application
And Proposed Plan of
Subdivision -
Armstrong Harrison
Associ ates
D14.DEV.89.116
D12.18T.89092
Resolution #GPA-2-96
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report PD-1-97 be received;
THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-iaw 84-63, of the
former Town of Newcastle, submitted on behalf of 651183 Ontario Ltd.-
Georgian Woods Division, be referred back to staff for further processing and the
preparation of a subsequent report following the receipt of the outstanding agency
comments; and
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONT'D.
Rezoning Application
Birchdale Investments
Ltd.
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THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-1-97 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-3-97
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Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report PD-2-97 be received;
THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive
Zoning By-law 84-63 submitted by Randy Jeffrey on behalf of Birchdale
Investments Limited to construct a 1,341 m' retail commercial plaza be approved;
THAT the amending by-law attached to Report PD-2-97 be forwarded to Council
for approval;
THAT a copy of Report PD-2-97 and the amending By-law be forwarded to the
Durham Region Planning Department; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-2-97 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDiNG MOTION)
Resolution #GPA-4-97
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-3-97 be amended by adding the following
wording between the fourth and fifth paragraphs:
"THAT the Municipality of Clarington request the Regional Municipality of
Durham to monitor the traffic situation on a regular basis at this location."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-3-97 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Municipality of Resolution #GPA-5-96
Clarington Proposed
Street Name Change - Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Novak
IISommerscales Drive"
to "Somerscales Drive" THAT Report PD-3-97 be received;
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Malone Given Parsons!
Brookvalley Holdings
Ltd. - Regional
Official Plan
Amendment -
ROPA.96.013
ROPA.96.019
Monitoring of the
Decisions of the
Committee of
Adjustment
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THAT By-law 86-112, being a by.law to establish a Street Name Map and Street
Name Inventory in the Municipality of Clarington, be amended to change the
street name "Sommerscales Drive" to "Somerscales Drive" within the former Town
of Bowmanville; and
THAT Counci I authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a by-law to amend
By-law 86-112 being a by-law to establish the Street Name Map and Street Name
Inventory in the Municipality of C1arington.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-6-96
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report PD-4-97 be received;
THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Municipality of Clarington has
no objection to the application to amend the Durham Region Official Plan
submitted by Brookvalley Holdings Ltd. (ROPA 96-013) on the understanding that
planning for a 30-year horizon in the local official plan is permissive rather than
mandatory;
THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Municipality of Clarington
continues to support the designation of a 3Q.year supply of employment area
lands as proposed in its application to amend the Durham Region Official Plan
(ROPA 96-019); and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-4-97 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-7-96
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report PD-5-97 be received;
THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made
on December 12, 1996, with the exception of A96/057 & A96/066;
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Vital Statistics
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Parking Enforcement
Month Iy Report for
October 1996
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THAT the Committee of Adjustment decision on application A96/057, by
O.K. Gottwald be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board; and
THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend
the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment in the event of an appeal.
"CARRIED"
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Councillor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution /tGPA-B-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report CD-1-97 be received;
THAT the by-law attached to Report CD-1-97 be presented for Council's approval
to authorize the implementation of the following fees effective February 1, 1997:
(a) $25.00 fee for a Live Birth Registration;
(b) $25.00 fee for the issuance of a Burial Permit; and
(c) $25.00 for the issuance of a Confirmation of Birth; and
THAT Bowmanville Memorial Hospital, Morris Funeral Chapel Ltd., Northcutt
Elliott Funeral Home and Newcastle Funeral Home be advised of Council's
decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution /tGPA-9-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report CD-2-97 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-2-97 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business
Centre for their information.
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Parking Enforcement
Month Iy Report for
November 1996
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Proposed Municipal
Elections Act
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Parking Pay and
Display Machine
132 Church SI.,
Bowmanville
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Resolution #GPA-10-97
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report CD-3-97 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-3-97 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business
Centre for their information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-11-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report CD-4-97 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-12-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT Report TR-1-97 be received;
THAT M.S.C. Electronics Ltd., Richmond Hill, Ontario, with a total bid in the
amount of $13,560.80 (including taxes), be awarded the contract for the supply of
a Parking Pay & Display Machine as required by the Municipality, By-law
Department; and
THAT the funds expended by provided from the Parking Lot Reserve Fund
Account #1110-00162-0000, FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
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Councillor Scott chaired this portion of the meeting.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Month Iy Fire Report
November, 1996
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Resolution #GPA-13-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report FD-1-97 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Councillor Elliott chaired this portion of the meeting.
Willowbrook (Ashdale) Resolution #GPA-14-97
Subdivision -
Certificate of Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
Acceptance
D12.CE THAT Report WD-1-97 be received; and
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a "Certificate of
Acceptance" for the storm sewer system constructed within Plan 40M-1676.
"CARRIED"
Town Ii ne Estates
Subdivision -
Certificate of
Acceptance
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Resolution #GPA-15-97
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report WD-2-97 be received;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for the roads, street lights and other related Works, constructed
within Plan 10M-BOB; and
THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-2-97, assuming the
streets within Plan 10M-BOB as Public Highways.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Aspen Springs
Subdivision
Certificate of
Acceptance
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for Acquisition of
Topsoil - $60,000
ADMINISTRATION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution ItGPA-16-97
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report WD-3-97 be received; and
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for the storm sewer system constructed within Plans 40M-1734 and
40M-1796.
"CARRIED"
Resolution ItGPA-17-97
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report WD-4-97 be received;
THAT Public Works be authorized to pick up and stockpile a suitable quantity of
topsoil from the Markborough Properties and store it at the Hampton Operations
Centre for further screening;
THAT $60,000 from the unexpended Public Works current budget be carried over
to the Pits and Quarries Reserve 290Q-00018-X;
THAT the expenditure for the haulage of topsoil shall be through the 1997
Current Budget, Account No. 7207-411-X, financed by the contribution from the
Pits and Quarries Reserve Account; and
THAT authorization to commence the hauling of topsoil from the Markborough
site to Hampton be FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda.
There were no items considered under this section of the agenda.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Port Granby
Waste
Correspondence
from S. & L. Racansky
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Resolution ItGPA-18-97
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the Municipality of C1arington urge the Municipality of Deep River and the
Federal Government to continue discussions pertaining to the Port Granby Waste
with the ultimate goal of reaching an agreement, FORTHWITH; and
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THAT the Municipalities of Port Hope and Hope Township be forwarded copies
of this resolution.
"CARRIED"
Resolution ItGPA-19-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the correspondence dated January 2, 1997 from Stan and Libby Racansky
pertaining to "Contaminated soil from G.M. Plant at Mary and Bond Street in
Oshawaand Clarington - Believe it or Not" - be received and referred to the
appropriate staff for preparation of a formal report to be submitted to Council at
its scheduled meeting of January 13, 1997.
"CARRIED"
Resolution ItGPA-20-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the meeting adjourn at 11 :20 a.m.
"CARRIED"
Diane Hamre, Mayor
Marie P. Knight, Deputy Clerk
ON:CONTSITE.COU
THE CORPORA nON OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
REPORT
HAND OUT
Meeting:
Council
File #
Res. #
Date:
. Monday, January 13, 1997
Report #:
Subject:
File #: By-law #
CORRESPONDENCE FROM STAN AND LIBBY RACANSKY REGARDING
PLACEMENT OF FILL
PD-6-97
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended to Council the following:
1 . THAT Report PD-6-97 be received;
2. THAT the Ministry of Environment and Energy and the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority be requested to keep the Municipality of Clarington
apprised of matters relating to the placement of fill at 3242 Solina Road;
3. THAT the Interested Parties indicated in this report be advised of Council's
decision.
1. BACKGROUND
1.1 The General Purpose and Administration Committee, at its meeting of January 6,
1997, received correspondence from Stan and Ubby Racansky regarding the
placement of fill on lands immediately outside the Courtice Urban Area
Committee directed Staff to prepare a report on the matters raised in the letter for
the January 13, 1997 Council meeting. This report .has been prepared in
response to Committee's direction.
1.2 The letter from the Racanskys states the following:
o fill has been deposited on five sites identified on a map as being
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o the fill originates from the former General Motors site at Mary and Bond
Streets in Oshawa;
o the Racanskys randomly collected seven soil samples and had them
tested; all of the samples possess lead levels in excess of provincial
guidelines;
o the area in which the fill has been deposited is a ground water recharge
area for two cold water streams which drain into the Second Marsh;
o government officials are requested to remove the soil and have it sent
elsewhere where it would not contaminate groundwater.
1.3 Staff met with Mrs. Racansky to verify the location of the sites where the fill was
deposited and to clarify the information provided in the letter. Mrs. Racansky
indicated that soil samples were only taken from the site located at the northwest
corner of Nash and Solina Roads.
1.4 Staff also participated in meetings attended by the Racanskys and representatives
from the City of Oshawa Public Works Department, the Ministry of Environment
and Energy and the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority to discuss the
issues raised by the Racansky's letter.
2. FORMER GENERAL MOTORS SITE
2.1 The City of Oshawa obtained the site at Bond and Mary Streets in Oshawa from
General Motors in 1985. The City retained the consulting firm of Golder and
Associates to test the soils on-site to determine if any contamination was present,
and to oversee the clean-up and remediation of the site. This involved the
removal of all the soil and other debris on the site down to native soils.
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2.2 The soil to be removed from the former GM site was tested for the presence of
contaminants, most notably lead. The soil was graded as being suitable for either
"Agricultural/ Residential/parkland" uses or "Commercial/Industrial" uses according
to the extent of contamination present. Soil with contamination levels exceeding
Commercial/Industrial standards was graded as "Waste' and was disposed of
accordingly in secure waste disposal sites.
2.3 In mid-1996, a contractor was retained by the City to excavate the fill at the former
GM site and to truck it to appropriate locations to be deposited. Excavation of the
site began on October 1, 1996 and finished on December 24, 1996. The City's
consultant maintained staff at the site to supervise the excavation of the fill and
to monitor the weight and quality of fill being removed by the trucks.
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the contractor is responsible for ensuring that the sites receiving the fill are
appropriate to receive the type of fill being received - for example,
Commercial/Industrial quality fill could only go to lands designated for commercial
or industrial uses. The contract also states that the responsibility rests with the
contractor to ensure that all applicable laws and regulations are adhered to with
respect to the placement of the fill.
2.5 Three properties were proposed by the contractor and approved by the City's
consultant to receive fill from the former GM site. Two of these sites are in
Clarington _ the Dom's Auto Parts property and a 31 ha property at 3242 Solina
Rd (Pt. Lot 25, Conc. 3, Darlington Twp.) owned by Frank and Maria Lombardo.
These two sites, as well as the other sites identified in the Racansky's letter as
having received fill from the former GM site, are discussed below.
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3. LOMBARDO PROPERTY
3.1 This property was one of the five sites identified by the Racansky letter as
receiving fill from the former GM site.
This property received 'Agricultural/Residential/ Parkland" quality fill from the
former GM site. Between October 8 and 26, 1996, 802 truckloads of fill
(comprised of soil, construction rubble and concrete) from the former GM site
were deposited on this property. A further 126 truckloads of soil from the former
GM site were deposited between November 18 and 20, 1996. A total of 14,390
tonnes of fill from the former GM site were deposited on the Lombardo property.
3.2 The fill from the former GM site was deposited in the central and northern portion
of the property which is designated 'General Agricultural Area' by the Clarington
Official Plan. The extreme southern portion of the property is designated
"Environmental Protection" in recognition of Black Creek and the Black/Farewell
Wetland Complex. None of the fill from the former GM site was apparently
deposited within or beside the wetland or the creek.
3.3 The Lombardo property is subject to CLOCA's Fill, Construction and Alteration to
Waterways Regulations. These regulations require a permit from the Authority
prior to the commencement of any filling on the property. Such a permit would
define the footprint and maximum contours of fill to be deposited on the land. Mr.
Lombardo has not obtained the appropriate permit from CLOCA. Authority Staff
have indicated that they will be discussing the matter with Mr. Lombardo in the
near future.
3.4 Mr. Racansky indicated that, on October 22, 1996, he randomly collected seven
soil samples from mounds of fill on the Lombardo property. Subsequent testing
of the soil samples indicated two of the samples had lead concentrations in
excess of the limits for Agricultural/Residential/Parkland soils as defined by
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provincial guidelines. The Racanskys contend that these samples were taken
from fill originating at the former GM site.
3.5 Documentation provided by the consultant for the City of Oshawa indicates that
the fill from the former GM site destined for the Lombardo property was tested to
confirm that lead levels in the soil complied with provincial guidelines. Ministry
of Environment and Energy Staff have verbally indicated that they are satisfied
with the documentation provided by the City in this regard. Ministry staff also
indicated that the Lombardo property has received fill from a number of other
sources, and therefore the soil samples collected by the Racanskys which
exhibited excessive lead levels did not necessarily originate from the former GM
site. Ministry Staff will discuss the matter with the property owner and determine
whether a formal investigation of the fill on the site is required.
4. DOM'S AUTO PARTS PROPERTY
4.1 The City's consultant advised that approximately 65,000 tonnes of fill was
deposited at the Dom's Auto Parts site in south Courtice. The fill was largely of
Commercial/Industrial quality; however, some Agricultural/Residential/Parkland
quality fill was also deposited here.
4.2 The Dom's Auto Parts property is designated "General Industrial Area" and
'Special Policy Area D" by the Official Plan. The property is located adjacent to
Robinson Creek; however, CLOCA staff have advised that this stretch of the creek
is not subject to the Authority's RII Regulations. Therefore, a permit from the
Authority is not required to deposit the fill.
5. OTHER FILL SITES IN CLARINGTON
5.1 The Racansky's letter identified other four properties as having received fill from
the former GM site. The consultant for the City advised that none of these
properties was approved to receive fill from the forr.ler GM site, and that random
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checks undertaken by the consultant's staff did not reveal any evidence that the
fill was being deposited at these or other unapproved locations.
5.2 Mrs. Racansky indicated that, on November 1, 1996, she followed a truck from the
former GM site to the property at the northeast corner of Highway 2 and Hancock
Road, where the fill was deposited. Staff note that this site has received a fill
permit from the Conservation Authority, and is subject to Rezoning and Site Plan
Application DEV 93-002 to permit the development of a golf driving range.
5.3 The consultant for the City indicated that, on that date, fill was being transported
from the former GM site to Dom's Auto Parts,and that they have no evidence that
fill was not being transported to the approved site. The consultant also indicated
that General Motors was also undertaking some excavation on lands the company
owned immediately abutting the site being decommissioned by the City. General
Motors apparently hired the same contractor as that retained by the City's
consultant, and that these trucks used the same exit being used by the trucks
hauling fill for the City. The consultant indicated that Mrs. Racansky may have,
in fact, followed a truck carrying fill from the site being excavated by General
Motors. Ministry of Environment' staff indicated they would contact General
Motors to determine their activities on the day in question.
5.4 The other three properties identified by the Racansky's letter are not subject to
CLOCA's Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Regulations. Mrs.
Racansky has not been able to provide evidence that these sites received fill from
the former GM site.
6. CONCLUSIONS
6.1 Staff have no reason to doubt that the lead levels in the soil samples taken by the
Racanskys from the property at 3242 Solina Road are above the levels permitted
by provincial guidelines. However, given the extensive testing of the fill from the
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former GM site and the fact that fill on the property has been received from
several other sources, there is no conclusive evidence that the soil samples were
taken from fill originating from the former GM site.
6.2 Staff also have no reason to doubt Mrs. Racansky's contention that a truck from
the site in Oshawa deposited fill on the property at the northeast corner of
Highway 2 and Hancock Road. However, there is some doubt as to the source
of the fill. As stated earlier, the Ministry of Environment and Energy staff will
follow-up this matter with General Motors.
6.3 The Ministry of Environment and Energy and the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority will both be contacting the owner of 3242 Solina Road
regarding the placement of fill on his property. Staff from both agencies have
indicated that they will keep the Municipality advised of these matters.
Respectfully submitted,
Reviewed by,
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Chief Administrative
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Interested parties to be notified of Council and Committee's decision:
Ubby and Stan Racansky
3200 Hancock Road
Courtice, Ontario
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Mr. John Simmonds
Director of Engineering
Public Works Department
City of Oshawa
50 Centre Street S.
Oshawa, Ontario
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Mrs. Linda Gasser
P.O. Box 399
Orono, Ontario
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Mr. Dave Fumerton
Senior Environmental Officer
Ministry of Environment and Energy
York Durham District Office
230 Westney Road South, 5th Floor
Ajax, Ontario
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Mr. Don Wright
Manager of Planning
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
100 Whiting Avenue
Oshawa, Ontario
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Mr. Frank Lombardo
3242 Solina Road
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Bowmanville, Ontario
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPAUTY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NUMBER 97- 1
being a By-Law to amend By-Law 84-63, the Comprehensive By-Law for the Corporation
of the Municipality of Clarington.
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it
advisable to amend By-Law 84-63, as amended, of the Corporation of the former Town
of Newcastle in accordance with application DEV 96-010 to permit the development of
a 1,341 m' retail commercial plaza.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1. Section 16.5 "SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS - GENERAL COMMERCIAL (Cl) ZONE" is
hereby amended by adding hereto, the following new Special Exception 16.5.20
as follows:
"16.5.20
GENERAL COMMERCIAL EXCEPTION (Cl-20) ZONE
Notwithstanding Section 16.3, and Section 3.14, the lands zoned "Cl-20" on the
Schedules to this By-Law shall be subject to the following zone regulations:
(a) DEFINITIONS
i) Landscaping Strip
Shall mean an area of land used for anyone or more of the planting of
trees, shrubs, flowers, grass, or other horticultural elements, such as
decorative stonework, fencing, or screening.
ii) Sidewalk
Shall mean an area for exclusive pedestrian use constructed of concrete
located between the building and the street line.
(b) REGULATIONS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
i) Total Floor Area (maximum) 1,341 square metres
ii) Parking Space Size 5.2 metres in length by 2.75 metres in
width provided that such a space is
perpendicular to a landscaping strip or a
sidewalk.'
2. Schedule '4" to By-Law 84-63, as amended, is hereby further amended by
changing the zone designation from:
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"Special Purpose Commercial (C5) Zone" to "Holding - General Commercial
Exception ((H)Cl-20) Zone" as shown on the attached Schedule "A" hereto.
3.
Schedule "A" attached hereto shall form part of this By-Law.
4.
This By-Law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to
the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act.
By-law read a first time this 13th day of
January
1997
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By-law read a second time this 13th day of
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By-law read a third time and finally passed this 13th day of
January
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPAUTY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NUMBER 97- 2
being a by-law to amend By-law 86-112, a by-law to establish a Street Name Map and
Street Name Inventory in the Municipality of Clarington
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it
expeclent to amend the Street Map and Street Name Inventory for roads in the
Municipality of Clarington:
AND WHEREAS such Street Name Map and Street Name Inventory establishes an official
name for all improved roads and those unimproved roads with summer maintenance
only for the Municipality of Clarington;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT enacted as by~aw for the Municipality of Clarington as follows:
1. Schecule "A' the Street Name Map, and Schedule 'B' the Street Name Inventory,
be amended to:
a) change the name of "Sommerscales' Drive to 'Somerscales' Drive.
BY-LAW read a first time this 13th
day of
January
1997.
BY-LAW read a second time this 13th day of
January
1997.
BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 13th
day of January 1997.
MAYOR
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW 97- 3
Being a By-law to establish a fee struture
for Vital Statistics for the Municipality
of Clarington, effective February 1, 1997.
WHEREAS on January 29, 1996, the Province of Ontario did enact
Bill 26 entitled, !IAn Act to achieve Fiscal Savings and to Promote
Economic Prosperity through Public Sector Restructuring,
Steamlining and Efficiency and to Implement Other Aspects of the
Government's Economic Agenda";
AND WHEREAS this Act provides for the payment of fees for services
rendered by the municipality notwithstanding any other Act;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington enacts as follows:
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THAT The fee structure for Vital Statistics for the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington attached hereto
as Schedule "All be hereby adopted as the fee structure
respecting services provided for Vital Statistics for the
Municipality of Clarington.
2. THAT this By-law come into force and take effect on
February 1, 1997.
By-law read a first and second time this 13th day of January, 1997.
By-law read a third time and finally passed this 13th day of
January, 1997.
Mayor
Clerk
Live Birth Registration
$25.00
$25.00
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SCHEDULE HAil TO BY-LAW 97-3
Live Birth Confirmation
Burial Permit
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NUMBER 97-4
Being a By-Law to assume certain streets
within the Municipality of Clarington as
public highways in the Municipality of
Clarington.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality
of Clarington enacts as follow:
1. THAT the streets and street widening Block 54, described
in Registered Plan 10M-80S (described in Schedule 1IAII
attached hereto and forming part of this By-Law) all
being in the Municipality of Clarington, in the Regional
Municipality of Durham, are hereby accepted by the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington as public
highways, and assumed by the said Corporation for public
use.
BY-LAW read a first and second time this 13th day of January, 1997.
BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 13th day of
January, 1997.
MAYOR
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NUMBER 97-4
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW 97-5
being a by-law to' amend By-law #95-10,
as amended, being a By-law to appoint
Members to the Local Arhitectural
Advisory Committee for the Municipality
of Clarington
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington deems it expedient to amend By-law #95-10, as amended;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality
of Clarington hereby enacts as follows:
THAT By-law #95-10, as amended, is hereby further amended by
deleting the following name therefrom:
Rob Nelson, 8 Victoria Street, Orono, LOB IMO
By-law read a first and second time this 13th day of January
1997.
By-law read a third time and finally passed this 13th day of
January 1996.
Mayor
Clerk
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW 97-6
being a by-law to amend By-law 96-32, a by-law
to require the payment of fees for information and
services provided by the Municipality of Clarington and
for prescribing the amount of such fees
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington has adopted the recommendations contained within
Report #ADMIN-2-96 to adjust existing administrative fees and to
impose new administrative fees to recover costs incurred by the
Municipality in providing information and services:
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY
OF CLARINGTON ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT By-law 96-32 be amended by adding a new Schedule "Fit as
attached hereto as Attachment No.1.
By-law read a first and second time this 13th day of January
1997.
By-law read a third time and finally passed this 13th day of
January ~997.
Mayor
Clerk
Attachment No. 1 to By-law #97-6
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SCHEDULE tlFlI
TO BY-LAW 96-32
FEES PRESCRIBED BY THE TREASURER
SERVI CE /DOCUMENT FEE
Tender $40.00
Tax Certificate $25.00
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW 97-8
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
WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington deems it desirable to amend By-law 91-58;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Municipality of Clarington enacts
as follows:
1) Schedule VIII "Off-Street Parking Meter Zones II of By-law 91-58
is amended by deleting the schedule in its entirety and
substituting thereto a revised Schedule VIII "OFF-STREET
PARKING METER ZONES' as follows:
Column .1.
Municipal
Address
30 Division
Street
(Bowmanville)
15 Silver
Street
(Bowmanville)
132 Church
Street
West Lot
(Bowmanville)
132 Church
Street
East Lot
(Bowmanville)
Mill Street
3-13-054
(Newcastle)
Schedule VIII
Column 2
OPl"- STREET PARlC:ING ME"l'ER ZONES
Column 3
Column 4
Maximum
Permissible
Parking
Hours
Days and
IIours
0900 to 1800
Hours, Monday
to Friday,
Except Public
Holidays
0900 to 1800
Hours, Monday
to Friday,
Bxcept Public
Holidays
0900 to 1800
Hours, Monday
to Friday,
Bxcept Publi c
Holidays
0900 to 1800
Hours, Monday
to Friday,
Except Public
Holidays
24 Hours Per
Days
Rat.e
50 cents/
60 minutes
NO MAXIMUM
50 cents/
60 Minutes
NO MAXIMUM
50 cents/
60 Minutes
NO MAXIMUM
50 cents/
60 Minutes
NO MAXIMUM
No Hourly Fee
3 Hours
2) List of Schedules of By-law 91-58 is amended by adding the
following reference:
XXXI II
Reserved Off-Street Parking
Column J
Reserved
Por
3) By-law 91-58 is amended by adding the following Schedule,
Column 1
Location
132 Church
Street
Bast Side of
East Lot
(Bowmanville)
Schedule XXXXIr
RB~ERVlm OPP-S'l'REBT PARKING
Co11DlUl 2
Number of
Parkina SDac8B
14 Maximum
Column 4
Times and
Davs
Trinity
United Church
Anytime
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4)
By-law 91-58, Section 9 "Parking Metersll is amended by adding
the following reference:
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Where official signs to that effect are displayed,
reserved parking is permitted at the location and
between the limits set out respectively in columns
1, 2, 3, and 4 of Schedule XXXIII "RESERVED OFF-
STREET PARKING".
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5)
Notwithstanding the provision of any other section
of this by-law, where parking meters have been
erected under the authority of subsection (1) of
this ~ection, no person shall park any vehicle in a
parking space for a period longer than three (3)
hours during the times or days such parking space
is not controlled by a parking meter.
This By-law shall come into force on the date of passing
thereof.
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6)
By-law 96-199 of the Municipality of Clarington is hereby
repealed.
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BY-LAW read a first and second time this 13th
1997.
day of January
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BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 13th
January , 1997.
day of
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