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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/23/1997 To: From: Date: Subject: j. 1)//'2 t, V/lf 1; J'/ /- I') y/ THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 7)/3 -/'-/ ~/:5' -I? Memorandum MAYOR HAMRE AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PATTI L. BARRIE, AM,C,T" CLERK JUNE 23, 1997 COUNCIL AGENDA - JUNE 23. 1997 Enclosed you will find an item of correspondence which was received following the publication of the agenda for tonight's meeting. Because of the timeframe involved, it is necessary for this correspondence to be considered at tonight's meeting. You will note that four resolutions are required for four different times, so accordingly it is recommended that the following resolutions be passed under the Correspondence for Direction section of the agenda: ''THAT the correspondence dated June 19,1997 from Y. Kenneth Marskell, President, Marskell Group regarding an application for temporary extension of a liquor licence, be received as a handout; and THAT the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario be advised that the Municipality of Clarington does not object to the temporary extension of the Port of Newcastle Marina's liquor licence for the period July 5 to 18, 1997," "THAT the correspondence dated June 19,1997 from y, Kenneth Marskell, President, Marskell Group regarding an application for temporary extension of a liquor licence, be received as a handout; and THAT the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario be advised that the Municipality of Clarington does not object to the temporary extension of the Port of Newcastle Marina's liquor licence for the period July 19 to August 1, 1997." "THAT the correspondence dated June 19,1997 from Y. Kenneth Marskell, President, Marskell Group regarding an application for temporary extension of a liquor licence, be received as a handout; and ' THAT the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario be advised that the Municipality of Clarington does not object to the temporary extension of the Port of Newcastle Marina's liquor licence for the period August 2 to 15, 1997." . - 2 - If. p/I&> ''THAT the correspondence dated June 19, 1997 from Y. Kenneth Marskell, President, Marskell Group regarding an application for temporary extension of a liquor licence, be received as a handout; and THAT the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario be advised that the Municipality of CI' n does not object to the temporary extension of the Port of Newcastle arina's liquor licence for the period August 16 to 29,1997." Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T. Clerk cc: B. Stockwell, Chief Administrative Officer Department Heads U4lU ti;,W YJJ" tiJU(.:)JU:.LL \:rt\ULIk' , ! ..... 'It:.J ........_, ......._ Patti Barrie, Clerk, The Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance street, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 June 19, 1997 Dear Patti: We have valued YOUr help and that of YOUr associates to date with the Port of Newcastle Marina and the need for two "Application for Temporary Extension of Licence permits"e' We are grateful and want you to know it. We have moved forward with the permanent application and anticipate approval, but the Liqucr Licence Board are not able to tell us exactly when. With a "Resolution of Council" required for each 14 day period and with Council not meeting On a regular basis during the summer period we would ask your help again. Specifically patti, it has been suggested that we ask Council to approve four consecutive 14 day resolutions which would only be used if the permanent licence has not been issued at that particular point in time. This we are told is not an unusual request to deal with the LLBO regulations. THE MARSKELL GROUP, 19 Redstone PaUl, Elobicoke Ontario M9C 1 Y7. Telephone: (4161 620-1940, Fax: (416) 620-9335 The periods involved would be July 5 - July 18, July 19 - August 1, August 2 - August e15, and August 16 - August 29, and we would appreciate separate resolutions, which I repeat would only be used if the permanent licence is yet to be issued. We naturally will keep you informed on the permanent licence and thank you and Council again for this help and that to date. Please do call if there are any questions or if there are other things required. Best regards, (1A~ V. Kenneth Marskell, President. /hb , Six Month Report From Todd Hoffman _ Chair Municipality of Clarington Animal Advisory Committee Introduction: Greetings to Mayor and Council Members Thank-You Re Open-House: Thank-you to Council for support re open-house and special thank-you to Her Worship the Mayor for attending and to Councillor Pat Pingle and our Committee Liaison _ Councillor Mary Novak for their support and participation. Over 400 people attended Approximately $1400 in gross proceeds Approximately $650 net after expenses (e,g, one time set-up for t shirts and advertising etc.) Received pre event promotion and event coverage from local media Successful kick-off to our fund-raising efforts. Special thanks to those who sponsored the open-house including: A&P - King @ Liberty A&P - King @ Simpson Berry's Pet Foods Block Buster Video Book Studio Bowmanville Zoo Bun King Bakery Canadian Statesman Clarington Fire Department Durham Farmer's Co-Op JBT Animal Care Facilities Global Pet Foods Hoopers Trophy IDA Drugs Invisible Fencing Jungle Cat World K-Mart M&M Meats Magic Morn Animal Rides Mighty Dollar Store Pet Value Pineridge Rent All Pizza Pizza Rickaby's Gifts SAAN Department Store Shoppers' Drug Mart Welcome Feeds Zellers , I Other Fund-Raisina Events: Other fund-raising events to assist the Committee in fulfilling its mandate include: And a kind word of thanks to the staff of the municipality who assisted us at our open house including the Clerk's Department, Animal Control Staff and Works Department. A Clarington Animal Day at Bowmanville Zoo A fund-raising event to be held at Jungle Cat World Various promotional/educational activities in conjunction with the Apple Festival On going sale of T-shirts and other logo'd items New Shelter: The New Shelter Sub-Committee has been meeting so that they will be in a Position to provide input and support to staff once an initial renovation plan for the new site is available, Our Committee believes that the diverse expertise of our members will allow us to meaningfully participate in the new shelter in a way that will benefit the animals who will ultimately occupy the facility and the staff who are responsible for their care. Bvlaws & Policies: The Bylaws & Policies Sub-Committee met recently to review the first draft of the proposed vicious dog bylaw. The Sub-Committee made a variety of proposals for fine tuning this bylaw and we anticipate the opportunity to review the draft bylaw again prior to its formal presentation to Council. The Sub-Committee also intends to conduct a review of all existing animal control bylaws presently in force in the Municipality, so that the Committee will be in a Position to make positive contributions to any subsequent review of these bylaws by Council with a view to consolidating and updating the Municipality'S animal control bylaws, SoavlNeuter: The Spay/Neuter Sub-Committee most recently met in mid June and their report will be received by the Committee at our July meeting. The alteration of animals in conjunction with an effective system of animal identification continues to be the central focus of this Sub-Committee's activities and I hope to be able to provide a more detailed plan of action at my next quarterly presentation. Education: This fall we hope to expand our Education Sub-Committee's activities by developing: in school animal education programs. newspaper articles on matters of general interest to animal owners. information brochures on specific animal care issues, , Continuation of Committee: Committee's mandate ends in September of this year Would like Council to consider (prior to summer recess) extending the Committ e's mandate at least a further 15 months to December 1998. Two reasons to continue Committee: The first is financial - the Committee (whose membership encompasses a tr Iy wide range of talents and expertise) donate their time for the benefit of e animals of Clarington. The Committee is effectively self sufficient financi lIy except to the extent that some staff time is involved in the functioning of t e Committee, In terms of cost effectiveness the Committee delivers very go d value to the Municipality in the area of animal control issues, The second reason to continue the Committee is that we will be able to achie e results, Our Committee constitutes a valuable community resource in terms of: increasing public awareness of animal education and animal care issues and in terms of providing broad based support for the Animal Control Department These are areas of community involvement in which we likely all agree mor activity is required, Here you have a group of organized, reasonable an dedicated people who are committed to making a difference. In conclusion, , hope that you will give us the oPPortunity to continue our efforts to make Clarington a more pleasant place for animals that already have homes and perhaps more importantly for those animals that have yet to find a family with which to live. Subject to any questions, that concludes my report of the activities of the Animal Advisory Committee during its first six months of operation. ubmitted June 23, 1997. T Six Month Report From Todd Hoffman _ Chair Municipality of Clarington Animal Advisory Committee Introduction: Greetings to Mayor and Council Members Thank-You Re Open-House: Thank-you to Council for support re open-house and special thank-you to Her Worship the Mayor for attending and to Councillor Pat Pingle and our Committee Liaison _ Councillor Mary Novak for their support and participation, Over 400 people attended Approximately $1400 in gross proceeds Approximately $650 net after expenses (e,g, one time set-up for t shirts and advertising etc.) Received pre event promotion and event coverage from local media Successful kick-off to our fund-raising efforts. Special thanks to those who sponsored the open-house including: A&P - King @ Liberty A&P - King @ Simpson Berry's Pet Foods Block Buster Video Book Studio Bowmanville Zoo Bun King Bakery Canadian Statesman Clarington Fire Department Durham Farmer's Co-Op JBT Animal Care Facilities Global Pet Foods Hoopers Trophy IDA Drugs Invisible Fencing Jungle Cat World K-Mart M&M Meats Magic Morn Animal Rides Mighty Dollar Store Pet Value Pineridge Rent All Pizza Pizza Rickaby's Gifts SAAN Department Store Shoppers' Drug Mart Welcome Feeds Zellers And a kind word of thanks to the staff of the municipality who assisted us at our open house including the Clerk's Department, Animal Control Staff and Works Department. Other Fund-Raisina Events: Other fund-raising events to assist the Committee in fulfilling its mandate include: A Clarington Animal Day at Bowmanville Zoo A fund-raising event to be held at Jungle Cat World Various promotional/educational activities in conjunction with the Apple Festival On going sale of T-shirts and other logo'd items in school animal education programs. newspaper articles on matters of general interest to animal owners. information brochures on specific animal care issues. New Shelter: The New Shelter Sub-Committee has been meeting so that they will be in a position to provide input and support to staff once an initial renovation plan for the new site is available, Our Committee believes that the diverse expertise of our members will allow us to meaningfully partiCipate in the new shelter in a way that will benefit the animals who will ultimately occupy the facility and the staff who are responsible for their care. BYlaws & Policies: The Bylaws & Policies Sub-Committee met recently to review the first draft of the proposed vicious dog bylaw. The Sub-Committee made a variety of proposals for fine tuning this bylaw and we anticipate the opportunity to review the draft bylaw again prior to its formal presentation to Council. The Sub-Committee also intends to conduct a review of all existing animal control bylaws presently in force in the Municipality, so that the Committee will be in a position to make positive contributions to any subsequent review of these bylaws by Council with a view to consolidating and updating the Municipality's animal control bylaws. Spay/Neuter: The Spay/Neuter Sub-Committee most recently met in mid June and their report will be received by the Committee at our July meeting. The alteration of animals in conjunction with an effective system of animal identification continues to be the central focus of this Sub-Committee's activities and I hope to be able to provide a more detailed plan of action at my next quarterly presentation, Education: This fall we hope to expand our Education Sub-Committee's activities by developing: Continuation of Committee: Committee's mandate ends in September of this year Would like Council to consider (prior to summer recess) extending the Committee's mandate at least a further 15 months to December 1998. Two reasons to continue Committee: The first is financial - the Committee (whose membership encompasses a truly wide range of talents and expertise) donate their time for the benefit of the animals of Clarington. The Committee is effectively self sufficient financially except to the extent that some staff time is involved in the functioning of the Committee, In terms of cost effectiveness the Committee delivers very good value to the Municipality in the area of animal control issues. The second reason to continue the Committee is that we will be able to achieve results. Our Committee constitutes a valuable community resource in terms of: increasing public awareness of animal education and animal care issues and in terms of providing broad based support for the Animal Control Department. These are areas of community involvement in which we likely all agree more activity is required, Here you have a group of organized, reasonable and dedicated people who are committed to making a difference. In conclusion, I hope that you will give us the opportunity to continue our efforts to make Clarington a more pleasant place for animals that already have homes and perhaps more importantly for those animals that have yet to find a family with which to live. Subject to any questions, that concludes my report of the activities of the Animal Advisory Committee during its first six months of operation. Respectfully. ubmitted June 23, 1997. . e Six Month Report From Todd Hoffman - Chair Municipality of Clarington Animal Advisory Committee Introduction: Greetings to Mayor and Council Members Thank-You Re Open-House: Thank-you to Council for support re open-house and special thank-you to Her Worship the Mayor for attending and to Councillor Pat Pingle and our Committee Liaison - Councillor Mary Novak for their support and participation, Over 400 people attended Approximately $1400 in gross proceeds Approximately $650 net after expenses (e.g. one time set-up for t shirts and advertising etc.) Received pre event promotion and event coverage from local media Successful kick-off to our fund-raising efforts, Special thanks to those who sponsored the open-house including: A&P - King @ Liberty A&P - King @ Simpson Berry's Pet Foods Block Buster Video Book Studio Bowmanville Zoo Bun King Bakery Canadian Statesman Clarington Fire Department Durham Farmer's Co-Op JBT Animal Care Facilities Global Pet Foods Hoopers Trophy IDA Drugs Invisible Fencing Jungle Cat World K-Mart M&M Meats Magic Morn Animal Rides Mighty Dollar Store Pet Value Pineridge Rent All Pizza Pizza Rickaby's Gifts SAAN Department Store Shoppers' Drug Mart Welcome Feeds Zellers And a kind word of thanks to the staff of the municipality who assisted us at our open house including the Clerk's Department, Animal Control Staff and Works Department. Other Fund-Raisinq Events: Other fund-raising events to assist the Committee in fulfilling its mandate include: A Clarington Animal Day at Bowmanville Zoo A fund-raising event to be held at Jungle Cat World Various promotional/educational activities in conjunction with the Apple Festival On going sale of T-shirts and other logo'd items New Shelter: The New Shelter Sub-Committee has been meeting so that they will be in a position to provide input and support to staff once an initial renovation plan for the new site is available. Our Committee believes that the diverse expertise of our members will allow us to meaningfully participate in the new shelter in a way that will benefit the animals who will ultimately occupy the facility and the staff who are responsible for their care, Bvlaws & Policies: The Bylaws & Policies Sub-Committee met recently to review the first draft of the proposed vicious dog bylaw. The Sub-Committee made a variety of proposals for fine tuning this bylaw and we anticipate the opportunity to review the draft bylaw again prior to its formal presentation to Council. The Sub-Committee also intends to conduct a review of all existing animal control bylaws presently in force in the Municipality, so that the Committee will be in a position to make positive contributions to any subsequent review of these bylaws by Council with a view to consolidating and updating the Municipality's animal control bylaws. Spay/Neuter: The Spay/Neuter Sub-Committee most recently met in mid June and their report will be received by the Committee at our July meeting. The alteration of animals in conjunction with an effective system of animal identification continues to be the central focus of this Sub-Committee's activities and I hope to be able to provide a more detailed plan of action at my next quarterly presentation, Education: This fall we hope to expand our Education Sub-Committee's activities by developing: in school animal education programs. newspaper articles on matters of general interest to animal owners, information brochures on specific animal care issues. / Continuation of Committee: Committee's mandate ends in September of this year Would like Council to consider (prior to summer recess) extending the Committee's mandate at least a further 15 months to December 1998, Two reasons to continue Committee: The first is financial - the Committee (whose membership encompasses a truly wide range of talents and expertise) donate their time for the benefit of the animals of Clarington, The Committee is effectively self sufficient financially except to the extent that some staff time is involved in the functioning of the Committee, In terms of cost effectiveness the Committee delivers very gOod value to the Municipality in the area of animal control issues, The second reason to continue the Committee is that we will be able to achieve results. Our Committee constitutes a valuable community resource in terms of: increasing public awareness of animal education and animal care issues and in terms of providing broad based sUpport for the Animal Control Department. These are areas of community involvement in which we likely all agree more activity is required, Here you have a group of organized, reasonable and dedicated people who are committed to making a difference, In conclusion, I hope that you will give us the opportunity to continue our efforts to make Clarington a more pleasant place for animals that already have homes and perhaps more importantly for those animals that have yet to find a family with which to live. Subject to any questions, that concludes my report of the activities of the Animal Advisory Committee during its first six months of operation, bmitted June 23, 1997. ~. ~~-. -1 ~ Box 4000, Bowmanville, Ontario L 1C 3Z8 DARLINGTON NUCLEAR STATION OVERVIEWrrOUR FOR PROFESSOR J. ROUTTI DIRECTOR GENERAL. SCIENCE. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES JUNE 20. 1997 01 :00 pm 01 :00 pm . 02:00 pm ArrIval Meet - B. Strlckert, Site Vlce-Pl'8Sldent, Darlington NOD - Mayor Diane Hamre, Municipality of C/arlngton . John O'Toole, MPP. Durham Ea.t . Alex Shepherd, MP, Durham 02:00 pm . 02:30 pm Tour. Location of ITER Site Dartlngton Rail Yard Dock Area . Brla" J#JrvllJlDan Leon 02:30 pm .03:15pm Tour of Tritium Removal Facility . Mike MacLeod 03:15 pm . 04:00 pm Station Tour. Brian JarvlsIMlke MacLeod 115.0 Elevation, Control Room 115.0 Elevation, Turbine Hall 04:05 pm Departure i} rt.-,,--<--~ ~. 1/ rpo/J? Lloyd Stephenson lOG King Street Newcastle, Ontario L1B 1C1 June 17, 1997 Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, On L1C 3AG TO: Council, Staff and All Persons Present " RE: DATE: Monday, June 1G, 1997 TIME: 9:30 A.M. PLACE: Council Chambers 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville If parliamentary procedure is still in effect during recess time, then I apologize for breaking parliamentary procedure at the end of the 15 minute recess and before the meeting was reconvened. Sincerely, , -'" )" -k------- St75r2zv</Z<--~ /.- 1/ l/r-l-{J Lloyd Stephenson j SENT BY:G S & H TORONTO G 6-23-87 :12:02PM : 6627661" 8056234168:# 1 Bowling, Btrathy . Hendlreon I Berrllters &. Sol/otto,. I Paten! & Tl'ade Mark A;.ntl I Commerce Court Wllat Sulle 4900 Toronto. Ontario Conod., M6l 1 J3 Tolephone 14151882.7626 F...lmile (418) 582.7881 el Facsimile David Teng Olro'" (418, 982.3647 Slcret..., (4181 882~421 tal'lgO(ilgowflnulI.Dom FtU'B deliver immsdlatlly To Patti Barrie. Clerk Firm Municipality of Clarington F.. (905) 623-4169 Cltv/Country Clarington TO'"phono Dele June 23, 1997 Ro CouncU Meeting of June 25, 1997 Fl. T781427.1 Tate' '.g,. Slnt Uncludlng eonr memar.nduml 2 Stoff Codo 920 . PI.turn Fax Dlr!lct o Original Sen1 by Mail M,n'ge BK-RIl no, #: 105307.1 Jun. 23, 1997 If '110'011 I p,oblem with l'OI1oml..I..., all 1>'19.' ere not reclived. pl.... ....Insrtd M.noftold et (416) 882.7628 ..to""on 3607 for retnmamlnlon. ThIs m'''sga Is lm.nded only for tha un of thlt fndlvldUll1 or Intlty to which It ,. addrelHd, .nd mty ~ont8Jn Informalion that Is prl'VlleQsd, ccnfldentlal and llI)(ltmpt from dhmlo!iura u"der applicable IIIW, If tM raader of this mel!ileage is not ,he Intended reclplent, 01' the employee or agent respontlble for delivering the mellage to ,he Intended recipIent, you Sf.!! hGreby notified that any dissemJnl!ltron, distribution or copying of thl. communicatIon i. .trJmlv prohibited. If you hive 'tile.wed this ltommun[catlon In RHor, pleaM notify utlmmldlltlly by tllt/8phone (oell us collectl, and rewtn the original to us by paste! nrvJce at !ha 8ddresI notlld llbovl!t. Thank you. 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Commerce Court West Suite 4900 Torgnto, Ontarfo Cllnadlll, MftL 1J3 Tolophono(416) 962.7525 Fo.olm"o 14181 882.7881 June 23, 1997 DovId Tonv Direct (418) 862.3647 S.",ot.rv (418) 882.6426 tangOlJlgowllngc.com T781427.1 SENT BY FACIMILE: (90S) 623-4169 Ms. Patti Barrie Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario LtC 3A6 Dear Ms. Barrie: Re: Apportionment Application for Assessment Roll Nos. 18 17010050059440000 and 18 17010050059400000 1748 Baseline Road West, Courtice, Ontario Concession 1, Part Lot 29, now Registered Plan 10R-933 Lots 6, 7 and Part of Lot 5 Council Meeting of June 23,1997 j I I understand that Claringron Council will have before it at tonight's meeting my application to apportion the taxes between the two above noted properties_ I will be attending Council's meeting for the sole purpose of answering any questions members of Council might have. If there are no questions, I do not intend to ask to be made a deputant. Would you please advise Council that I will be in attendance this evening and will answer any q\lestions they may wish to ask me. Thank you for your assistance. David Tang Bl<-I\E Poe lI', 125280-1 Ju", 23, 1997 Ottawl Toronto Hamilton Wlllterloo Regfcm V.n..ouver Moscow 7.l1.,;I!!\I! ~ THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON c~ ~".:"'.<!_~-d . Memorandum To: MAYOR D, HAMRE AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL From: MARIE P. KNIGHT, C.M.O., CMM II, DEPUTY CLERK Date: JUNE 20, 1997 Subject: HANDOUTS - COUNCIL MEETING - JUNE 23, 1997 **************************************************************** Attached hereto are two additional items to be considered under Other Business for the meeting to be held on June 23, 1997: 1. Report No. 97-052 received from the Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Cqrporation reo Devolution of Social Housing - Background Discussion Paper; and 2. Regional "Who Does What" Committee Report. Suqqested Recommendations: 1. THAT Report No. 97-052 dated June 19, 1997, from the Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation, be received; and THAT the report be referred to t~e Council meeting scheduled to be held on July 7, 1997. 2. THAT the Durham Region Report of the "Who Does What" Committee be received; and THAT the Report be referred to the Council meeting scheduled to be held on July 7, 1997. These items are being distributed for this meeting so that Council has an opportunity to review them prior to the meeting to be held on July 7, 1997. ~ ."~. -L/ Ma ~e P~ig 'r Clerk MPK/ms Attachments cc: W.H. Stockwell, Chief Administrative Officer Department Heads NT BY: DU~HAM HOUSING; 6-20-97 12:42; 905 436 5361 => 905 623 5717; OTHER BUSINESS #2 Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation Report to the Board of Directors Report No, 9'1-052 Date: June 19,199'1 SUBJECT Devolution of Social Housing. Background Discussion Paper RECOMMENDATION THAT the Board Receive Report No. 97- 052 for information. REPORT " 1. BackQround ," In mid-January 1997, the provincial government announced that It was proposing to assume the cost of education In exchange for devolving the responsibility for funding a number of social and health care programs. including social housing. to the municipalities. It Is the province's contention that municipalities are better suited to manage social housing programs as they are closer to the people who live in these communities and hence should be able to provide better service and access to those in need than is presently the case. .., In early May, 1997 after encountering oppositlPn from many groups including the Metro Board of Trade, social agencIes. opposition parties, AMO, and even some disgruntled Tory MPPs, the provincial government revisited the entire devolution package. While a number of changes were made. the province remained committed to turning over 100% of the responsibility for social housing to municipalities. It is the only income support program which will not be cost-shared. The devolution is to take effect as of January 1. 1998. Implementation plans will be developed over the next six months. in part by the Advisory Council on Social Housing, which includes social housing and municipal representatives. and in part by two transitio" teams, the Provincial-Municipal Team and the Social and Community Health Services Team, It is expected that funding responsibility will be devolved January 1, 1998. but that th~ devolution of administrative responsibility will follow over a longer time-framE!. Ultimately, devolution will mean that municipalities . fund all social housing; administer social housing programs: and operate public housing (although the extent 01 municipal control over public housing is still unclear) . "' j SENT BY: DURHAM HOUSING; 6-20.97 12:42; 905 436 5361 => 905 623 5717; Report NOe 97. O~2 2e What is Social Housinq? Page 2 There are approximately 260,000 units at social housing across Ontario. Social housing is rental housing currently financed by the senior levels of government to assist low and moderate income households - including families. seniors. singles and persons with disabilities, whose housing needs are not being addressed by the private sector. There are a number of different social housing programs in Ontario. All are presently being subsIdized by either the provincial and/or federal governments. In some instances. the subsidization of these units are Cost-shared by the two levels of government. In the Province of Ontario. the term "social housing" COmprises 1) Ontario Housing Corporation units (OHCJ; 2) Rent Supplement Housing; and 3) Non-Profit (both community-based private and muniCipal)/Co_ Operative Housing. 1) Ontario Housing Corpora!lon (OHC), owned by the provincial government and operated by. the Ot:iC through 54 Local HousIng Authorities, is also referred to as pUb'(c, hOUSing. 100% of public housing tenants are households who cannot afford private market housing and pay rent according to their income. There are some 84,000 OHC units province- wide. Funding of these units, to cover the difference between what the tenant pays and the rent required to cover costs, Is currently cost-shared 50%-50% by the provincial and federal governments. 2) Rent Supplement Housing prOVince wide totals 13,000 units. These units are also funded on a federaVprovinclal cest-shared model, but the specifics vary. Under this program, units are rented in privately-owned apartment buildings and the government pays the landlord the difference between geared-to-income rent paid by the tenant and the market rent cost of the unit. The funding oWhese units Is currently being admInistered through the Local Housing Authorities. The government entered into multi-year agreements with private landlords to make these units available to needy households. Priorto making the devolution announcement, the government had already decided that upon explratlonof these agreements, they would not be renewing same. Although agreements won't be renewed. subsidy support to existing tenants will continue until such time as they vacate their units, 3) Non-Profit and Co-operative Housing total approximately 172,000 units in Ontario. Non-profit and Co-operative housing projects include a mix 01 low- mcome tenants, paying rent-geared-to-income rent, and moderate income tenants paying market rents. ThIs mix of low and moderate income households was a program feature designed to create healthy_ non- ghettoised communilies. Non-profit housing is owned and operated by private community-based organizations. such as faith groups and service -'1 ') .- . #3 ENT BY: DU~HAM HOUSING; 6-20-97 12:43; 905 436 5361 => 905 623 5717; #4/8 Report No, 97- 052 Page 3 clubs, as well as by municipalities. Co-operatives are non-profit housing communities that were formed and are managed by the members that live in them, 3, Current Fundino and Administration of Social HousinQ . Over the last 30 years, social housing in Ontario has been funded under a variety of programs: some unilaterally federal; some unilaterally provincial; and some jointly federal-provincial. There are currently 13 different programs in operation, with a single housing provider frequently operating a portfolio including projects deveioped under several different programs. Each program is unique in terms of Its funding formula, legal agreements. operating gUidelines and reporting requirements. (The Ministry has made some efforts to amalgamate its unilateral provIncial programs) Providers with mixed portfolios must maintain separate accounting and reporting systems to accommodate each program under which they operate. ~wrently 75% of the total housing stock is administered by the province. Much of this stock receives both federal and provincial funding. The remaining 25% of the stock is currently funded and administered exclusively by the federal government. ' Federal-provincial negotiations are currently under way which will likely devolve responsibility for the administration of all federal funding agreements for soelal housing to the province Of Ontario. Agreements of this nature have already been signed with Saskatchewan, New Brunswick~ Newfoundland and the Northwest Territories. The province of Ontario expects that federal devolution to Ontario will be completed in time to Include these units in the transfer to municipalities. Federal funds attached to social housing units would be passed through to the municipal level by the Province. It should be noted however. that the devolution agreements signed to date fix federal funding at 1995 levels with no indexing, 4. To Which Level of Municipal Government Will Housino Be Devolved? The Province has. to date, given no clear answer to this question which is to be addressed by the Provincial/Municipal Transition Team. It has been assumed that devolution will not be to the most local level of. municipal government. It would instead likely be to a second tier government, possibly at the regional or county level. In some parts of the province: there is an obvious second tier to which responsibility can be assigned. In other areas, there is no regional or county government and a new administrative structure would have to be created. There are also areas of the province where municipal amalgamation plans would need to be finalized before structures for social housing could be defined. However, there has also been some discussion of the Province reconsidering the number of housmg delivery agents and that they may in fact reduce the planned number from ~ ~ SENT BY: ~jRHAM HOUSING; 6-20-97 12:43; 905 436 5361 ~> 905 623 5717; Raport No. 97-052 Page 4 the proposed 50 to 20, 5e Municipal/Provincial Responsibilities . The devolution of social housing means that municipalities will now assume the role of administering housing programs (albeit maybe through a "service delivery agency") and funding the housing stock built under these programs for which the province was hitherto responsible for. (This will likely also include the federal housing stock devolved to the province) As administrators of social housing programs, municipalities may be responsible for setting housing policy, approving and monitoring operating budgets of public, non-profit, and co-operative housing communities, providing support to providers in terms of education and technical assistance to facilitate the successful operation of their projects and general compliance reviews based on guidelines that may be jointly~stablished at the municipal a~d provincial levels, . . With the exception of those units currently owned and operated by municipal non- profit housing corporations, municipalities will not assume the ownership of other social housing units located In their political jurisdictions. Community based non- profit and co-operative housing companies will continue to own their projects, be responsible for their management and maintain governance responsibilities for them, The public housing stock will continue to be owned by the Province of Ontario. The province has indicated that it will continue to insure the project mortgages. They have also said that it will continue to set and enforce province-wide standards in such areas as eligibility and maintenance to ensure that social housing is delivered effectively and equitably to low Income households across the province. Since the financial, legal, and admlnlstratlve Issues related to the management of Ontarlo's social housing stock are very complex, the province has estimated that it will probably several years to deal with these Issues before a full transfer of administrative responsibilities to the municipalities occur. 6. Risks Issues and Concerns Financial Risks Provincial estimates show the devolution of provincially-administered social housing as representing $905 million being transferred to the municipal property tax base. This amount includes both operating subsidies applied to social housing operations and debt servicing as well as rent-geared.to-income subsidies. 34 '#5/8 ENT BY: OU~HAM HOUSING; 6-20-97 12:44; 9054365361 => 905 623 5717; #6/8 Page 5 Report No. 97-052 11 does not include the additional $564 million in federal contributions. How~ver, in all probability, the provincial estimates do not rejle~t the real costs which will be faced by the municipalitieS for the following reasons. Mortgage Interest Rates: Many social housing mortgages have been r,ecently renewed at extremely low interest rates. When these mortgages roll ov~r, ~nterest rates may be significantly higher. It is estimated that a one percent rise In Interest rates will result in a $100 million increase in costs across the province. Currently all social housing mortgages are insured by either the provin7ial government .or the federal government through the cana~a Mortgage an? HOUSing Corporatlon (CMHC). It is essential that this mortgage Insurance co~tmu? to be retained by a higher level of government, as the magnitude of risk In thiS area cannot be assumed by municipal governments. Replacement Reserves: A!I non-profit and co-operative housing pr,ojects are supposed to have replacem~nt reserves, funded annually, to ?over th~..costs of capital replacement A moratoriu'm was placed on capital rese1'1~. jund contributions from 1992-94 while the Ministry "studied" alternate funding mechanisms. Contributions were reinstated in 1995. however at reduced levels (20% of previous levels) intended to deal only with "minor" capital replacements. The Ministry's plan was for providers to borrow money for "major" repairs in the future, using MMAH guarantees and subsidy. The one-time allocation of $173 million for replacement reserve funding for non- profit and co-operative housing announceo. as part of the devalution plan, will restore replacement reserves to close to the level where they would have been had they not been frazen five years ago. However it is doubtful that even this level is sufficient to meet capital replacement needs into the future. Capital replacement needs of public housing stock have been addressed differently from the non-profit and co-operative stock. Instead of accumulating reserve funds these needs have been met annually on a cash basis out of operating budgets, While for the Metro Toronto Housing Authority the need has not been adequately met and significant capital is required to upgrade this housing stock. in Durham the public housing is,ln generally good conditlon. However, it remains that this stockis without replacement reserves to meet future capital requirements. Operating Costs: The cost of operatrng social. housing can fluctuate considerably from year over year as a result of cost spikes In such items as utilities. especially in a bad winter, garbage collection. etc. Provincial cost estimates have likely not allawed for these fluctuations. It should also be noted that there have been signifioant cuts to operating costs over the last five years, such that social housing providers are now operating on "bare bones" budgets with no room for further cuts and also with many deferred maintenance items from previous years, , r SENT BY: DURHAM HOUSING; 6.20.97 12:45: 905 436 5361 => 905 623 5717; Report No. 97- 0.52 Page 6 Program Administration Costs: Administration of the thirteen different social housing programs is currently carried out by the Housing Operations Division of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, through their seven regional offices. The staffing budgets of the Operations Division and the regional offices represent the current cost of administering social housing programs, No provision has been made in provincial estimates with regard to program adminstration costs, Rent-Geared-to-Income Subsidies: Subsidies for units occupied by households qualifying for assisted housing vary from year-to-year depending on tenant income and number of rent-geared-to.lncome units during the period. Provincial cost estimates are presumably based on current costs, However, in a time of economic downturn, tenants' incomes could drop significantly and the number of assisted units could increase, resulting in a corresponding increase in rent subsidy costs. Rental Income: Approximately 20% of social housing tenants across the province pay market rents. (For Durham Non-Profit Housing 40% of tenants are market) Income from market rent tenants can be jeopardized by a soft rental market. In addition, to enhance the marketability'o1 units buildings and grounds must be well- maintained. Unequal Distribution 01 Social Housing Across the Province: While there is a least one social housing provider in every region across the province, the distribution of units is very uneven and does not correspond to tax base distribution. The result Is that. while all muniCipalities will have some social housing to administer and fund, soma will be ~ssumlng a disproportionate share of the burden.' " Other Issues Administrative Capacity: In addition to the cost implications as outlined, there is a need to define an administrative structure that provides the appropriate infrastructure to perform the required program oversight in an cost effective manner that minimizes duplication of services. In order to minimize the administrative burden to municipalities, systemic reform prior to devolutfon is essential. Reforms must be implemented that: . eliminate risks for municipalities;. guarantee the financial viability of housing providers; harmonize programs; and streamline administration and accountability . . . Public Accountability: A common framework for accountability and standard \6 -' '#718 < , SENr BY: DURHAM HOUSING; , I I 6-20-97 12:45; 905 436 5361 => 905 623 5717; #8/8 " Report No, 97- 052 Page 7 definition of what is the required level of oversight needs to be developed, Devolution of social housing will raise concerns that management problems will reflect poorly on the municipalities. Program Control: There is a need to balance "pay" for "say" with the need for provincial standards that sustain common levels of service. affordability and access to housing across the province. TIming: It is the province's intention to transfer the funding responsibility January 1, 1998, yet municipalities will have no control or detailed information of the costs that it.will assume, 8. Summary ot'Social Housina Stock in Durham Realon . . As noted In the -attached schedules, there are a total of 7,631 social housing units in the Regional Municipality 01 Durham (9th highest region in the province). '(his number does not include supportive housing units located in free-standing group homes or shelters as the government has Indicated that they will not be transferring the responsibility for administering or funding these units to municipalities at this time. There are approximately 57 housing provide}s who own and manage these units in 108 housing communities throughout the Region. Durham Region Non-Profit Housi ng Corporation owns 1128 of these units located in the following municipalities: Brock (Beaverton, Cannlngton, and Sunderland) Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering. Uxbridge. and Whitby. In addition, we manage an additional 53 units on behalf of the Township of Brock. Attach: File: ~. -~,,~ "- M, L. Ryps a, CGA General Manager 7;,7 Social Housing Inventory By Housing Type Provincially Federally Manaaed Manaaed Total DHA - Owned 1276 0 I 1276 DHA - Rent Suoolement 430 0 I 430 Private Non-Profits 1963 682 I 2645 Co-ooeratives 1095 1057 2152 Sub-Total 4764 1-739 6503 Durham Non - Profit 1128 0 1128 Total 5892 1739 7631 (~' . 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'" ~ - < - m (j)- - c 41 o L S; JJ o (j) (j) o o )> I I o C (j) z G) OTIIER BUSINESS u I J ]e > 1 } -1 ] ] } J J J 1 J 1 J I I I REGIONAL "WHO DOES WHAT" COMMITTEE REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE # 1.0 Preamble 1.1 Reason for the Committee 4 1.2 Purpose of the Committee 5 1.3 How the Committee Approached the Task 5 2.0 Present Ventures 2.1 General <;Overnment 8 2.2 Protection to Persons and Property 2.2.1 Fire Protection 8 2.2.2 Other 8 2.3 Transportation/Construction 2.3.1 Roads 9 2.3.2 Transit '. 9 2.3.3 Other 10 2.4 Environmental Services 10 2.5 Public Health 10 2.6 Social Services 10 2.7 Recreational and Cultural Services 2.7.1 Libraries 10 2.8 Planning 11 2.9 Economic Development 11 3.0 Current Initiatives 3.1 Protection to Persons and Property 3.1.1 Fire Protection 12 3.1.2 By-law Enforcement 13 3.1.3 Animal Control 13 3.2 Transportation/Construction 3.2.1 Roads 13 3.2.2 Transit 13 3.2.3 Other 13 I I PAGE # '] 3.3 Environmental Services 13 , 3.4 Planning 14 I 3.5 Economic Development 14 4.0 Future Opportunities j 4.1 General Government 15 1 4.1.1 Legal Services 15 4.1.2 Court Administration 15 4.1.3 Payroll 15 I 4.1.4 Purchasing 15 4.1.5 Tax Billing and Collection 15 I 4.1.6 Elections 15 4.2 Protection to Persons and Property 4.2.1 Fire Protection 15 1 4.2.2 Protective Inspections 16 4.2.3 By-law Enforcement 16 J 4.2.4 Animal Control 16 4.2.5 Emergency Measures 16 I 4.3 Transportation/Construction 4.3.1 Roads 16 4.3.2 Transit 17 I 4.3.3 Other 17 4.4 Public Health Services 17 I 4.5 Recreational and Cultural Services 4.5.1 Libraries 17 4.5.2 Cultural Programs 18 . f 4.6 Planning 18 4.7 Economic Development 18 5.0 Initiatives with other Municipalities/Organizations 19 6.0 Where do we go from here? 21 I J J I J "I J ] ] ]e :> , ] ] J J " eJ 'I I 1 J ) J J J I I PAGE # 7.0 Appendices 7.1 Appendix 1 - Questionnaire 22 7.2 Appendix 2 - 62 Point Ser-vices Checklist 33 7.3 Appendix 3 - Summary of Municipal Views 36 7.4 Appendix 4 - Unanimous/Majority Decision Chart 39 7.5 Appendix 5 - Service Responsibility Chart 42 " 1.0 PREAMBLE 1.1 Reason for the Committee This report is a result of the resolution passed at Regional Council in December 1996. Concern had arisen due to the Crombie "Who Does What'! Panel's recommendations. The thrust of Crombie's findings was that more amaigamation should occur and duplication and waste should be reduced or eliminated. Council decided that the Region needed to examine and document who performs what functions in our municipalities, to consider ways to streamline service delivery and to increase co-operation between municipalities. Since the Crombie Panel findings, the Provincial Government announced their decisions on "who does what" during "Mega-Week", January 13-17,1997. As a result it is even more critical that Durham Region and the Area Municipalities in the region are co-operating ( and documenting that co-operation) to demonstrate that waste and duplication have been addressed. As a result, the CAO's of the Region and the Local Municipalities were instructed to form a WOW Committee and examine all aspects of service delivery: 'e ''THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: THAT UPON THE COMPLETION OF THE CROMBIE''WHO DOES WHAT' PANEL AND ITS RECOMMENDATIONS BEING PUT FORTH THAT THE REGION OF DURHAM APPOINT ITS OWN "WHO DOES WHAT" COMMITTEE TO LOOK AT ALL ASPECTS OF SERVICE DELIVERY AT THE REGIONAL LEVEL AND SEE HOW THEY FIT INTO THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE DELIVERY PROGRAM" Regional Council Meeting 20/11/96 "MOVED by Councillor Hamre, THAT WE RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL: A) THAT A REGIONAL "WHO DOES WHAT" COMMITTEE WIllCH IS TO BE COMPRISED OF THE REGIONAL CAO. AND THE MANAGERS/C.A.O.'S OF THE EIGHT AREA MUNICIPALITIES BE FORMED; AND B) THAT THE REGIONAL "WHO DOES WHAT' COMMITTEE REPORT BACK TO REGIONAL COUNCIL THROUGH THE REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE" Regional Council Meeting 17/12/96 4 I I I ) .J I I I I ) j J I '] --, 1 J J 11... 1} ] J I ) J J J I J I I I 1.2 Purpose of the Committee The current Provincial government has begun to implement huge changes with a shift of focus regarding priorities. Reductions in public sector spending which have been initiated at the Provincial level are being expected to be implemented locally. While the Province is encouraging change at the municipal level, that change must include a commitment to certain objectives: . to save money . to preserve and enhance essential services . to reduce duplication . to simplify government . to streamline decision making . to improve accountability . to demonstrate a real desire to reform existing government structures The purpose of this committee's endeavours was to rationalize provision of services delivered by the Region of Durham and local municipalities, with the view of removing duplication, overlap and confusion to rate payers and reducing delivery costs. There has been a considerable history of ~o-operative ventures within the region, and departments in the different municipalities have regular meetings with their counterparts. What has been lacking is documentation of those past efforts and successes. The intention of this report is to redress this deficiency and also to make recommendations/suggestions of how to best streamline service delivery in the light of the prevailing provincial political will. 1.3 How the Committee Approached the Task At the first meeting of this committee it was decided that the group would consider efforts to rationalize services within the Region from three standpoints, within the restrictions of the mandate given to the committee by council: . initiatives that had been successfully implemented and were now in place . ventures currently under consideration but not yet in operation . those future opportunities that may exist if explored more fully. Subsequent to the first WDW committee meeting, the writer met with each of the Local C.A.O.'s and gathered information regarding successes the municipalities had already had to this point, and what suggestions/recommendations each would make for future co-operative efforts. A guideline was used (see Appendix 1) to focus discussion. After the initial individual meetings a draft report was made and circulated prior to the next WDW meeting. Subsequent drafts were prepared as a result of discussions by the committee, and further meetings with some C.A.O.'s, 5 During the discussion phase, it became clear that total unanimity on where responsibility for service funding and lor delivery should lie would not be attainable. Consensus, therefore was not an option and majority views were often adopted. One of the tools used (see appendix 3) was a 62 point service checklist. The C.A.O.'s used this to identify, in a conceptual way, which tier they felt should be responsible for a particular service. In very few instances were these decisions lmllnimous. At this point, for clarification and ease of identification, two further summary charts were drawn up (see appendices 4 and 5). -1 I During the wow committee meetings (there have been eight such group meetings), considerable amounts of information have been distributed to increase awareness of relevant issues, e.g., updates on other meetings pertaining to WOW, the "Mega Week" financial impacts, GTSB information. A study on Fire Service provision commissioned by the Region ofY ork, a study by McConmck Rankin on Alternative Road Management System Options for the County of Hastings and The County of Simcoe, and a copy of Ottawa-Carleton's Report on Tax Collection and Administration were circulated. All of these studies indicated that amalgamation of services effect cost savings. j J J I During the preparation period of this report there have been a series of external factors that have impacted the discussion phase. The changingefiscal pictures emerging as a result of the ''Mega Week" announcements in January, and the:: revised version presented in April, have had an influence. The prevailing Provincial political will as evidenced by the City of Toronto Act, 1996, the ChathamlKent amalgamation, the Kingston amalgamations have had a major effect during the deliberations of the committee. In addition to those decided amalgamations, Ottawa and Hamilton are continuing to be studied. These actions demonstrate a readiness on the part of the Provincial government to step in and impose decisions upon municipalities who demonstrate an inability to restructure themselves. Consequently, the issue of municipal boundary amalgamation within Durham was determined to be a critical consideration, but it was recognized that this was beyond the mandate of this committee. In considering changes in any delivery model, in so far as possible, certain principles must be adhered to: . The cost of government at all levels should be reduced . There should be accountability for services provided . Those services which are important to taxpayers should be protected and enhanced . Delivery of service should be based on who can most effectively and efficiently provide that service It should be noted that the City Manager of Oshawa was present at all of the committee meetings and participated within the discussions arising, he did not participate in the survey element, nor did he participate within the committee's establishment of "majority support" upon which the central positions taken in this report were developed. Consequently he is not a signatory to that report. j 6 J J I I ~l '} J J ~) J. ] Je'e e ] .1 ] ] ] ] J J I I All of the information contained in the docllI)lent is accurate up to the time of printing. however it should be recognized that in this very fluid political climate, that there may be some changes that have already occurred. It is emphasisedthat the results documented in this report are generated from best judgements, using years of experience, and not from analytical data. To attempt detailed financial and operational analyses would have been extremely time consuming and costly, and beyond the scope ofthi~ committee. This report is an initial examination of possibilities to explore further if so instructed. e ., 7 2.0 PRESENT VENTURES There has been a history within this region of regular meetings between some of the departments (e.g., Works, Planning, Economic Development, Fire) to try and develop a more rational approach to service delivery. A broad summary of those successes are outlined below, those achieved Local Municipality -Local MJlIIicipality and those Region-Local Municipality. ~1 I 2.1 General Government . All Municipalities and the Region share in co-operative purchasing of liability insurance . Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge pool together to get better rates for their employee group benefits package . Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge receive assistance from the Region's Human Resource department, particularly advice on personnel matters. These municipalities also use the Region for training where possible e.g., WHMIS . Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge have a joint venture for election procedures . The Region and the Area Municipalities share in co-operative purchasing which results in reduced costs ., I 1 I ] J I I I 2.2 Protection to Persons and ProDertv 2.2.1 Fire Protection . All municipalities are part of the Regional Mutual Aid Program whereby the fire departments respond to an emergency that another area is not able to handle . Clarington and Oshawa have an agreement where each responds to motor vehicle accidents for each other in certain designated areas . Some municipalities provide dispatch for others e.g., Whitby provides emergency communications and dispatch for Uxbridge and Oshawa provides dispatch to Scugog . There are fire protection agreements between some municipalities e.g.,Uxbridge and Scugog . Uxbridge has an emergency van which is used by the three northern municipalities if needed 2.2.2 Other Services . Several municipalities have joint Animal Control Services. Pickering, Ajax, Whitby have a joint facility located in Whitby and Uxbridge and Scugog share a facility in Scugog and share costs . The Region is mandated to have an emergency measures plan, and all municipalities have plans which are usually maintained by the fire chief 8 I J J j 1 1 J J ] ] J J J I ) ] ] ) I I I 2.3 2.3.1 . . . TransDortation/Construction . Roads The Region has road maintenance contracts in place with Ajax, Clarington and Oshawa Uxbridge already has boundary roads agreements with Pickering and Brock for snow ploughing The Region and Clarington, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Brock and Uxbridge c0- operate in snow ploughing on certain roads Brock allows the Region to use their local yard during off-hours in the event of emergencies, to save cost of travel due to location of Region's depot Instead of cash-in-lieu payments to Pickering by the Region for work on Old Taunton Road, the Region completed work on Pickering road systems Pickering has always worked closely with the Region on road reconstruction and traffic management projects Clarington has some shared equipment with the Region, e.g., gradall, shoulder excavator, reach mower and also shares manpower, e.g., crack filling, patching and line painting on roads Whitby has cooperative maintenance agreements on town line roads with Ajax, Oshawa and Scugog The contract for maintenance ofb'1ulevards in Whitby has been expanded to include the Region at a savings to the Region of $14,000 There is an agreement in place whereby Whitby provides gradall road maintenance to Brock . . . . . . 2.3.2 Transit Uxbridge shares the cost of a Handi- Transit van with Scugog Whitby, Clarington, Scugog and Oshawa share Handi-transit. Each municipality pays a proportionate share of administration costs and fun<js vans as appropriate The Region has established the Regional Transit Co-ordinating Committee to explore opportunities to enhance inter-municipal transit service in the region for both conventional and specialized operations A Specialized Transit Coordinating Committee (a sub-committee of the above)ensures Region-wide access (apart from Brock) for Handi-Transit Whitby and Oshawa have some co-ordination and integration on Highway 2 for bus seTVlce Pickering Transit specialized services operation has been relocated to Ajax An Ajax transit supervisor was seconded to assist Pickering in their operation and he is working for both municipalities Pickering provides Highway #2/Bayly Street service between GO stations Trapeze QV routing and scheduling software was purchased co-operatively between Pickering and Ajax Pickering and Ajax are pooling a part-time transit operator for cost savings and training consistency . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.3.3 Other . Re: harbours, Pickering operates a boat in the Pickering Ajax Rescue Unit (P ARU) and Ajax contributes to its operation costs, and Oshawa operates COMRA (City ofOshawa Marine Rescue Association) and Whitby contributes to its operation costs . Pickering's Chief Building Official was seconded to Ajax for three months, March - June 1996 on a fee for service basis to review and assist with daily operations. Some work has been done subsequently on a periodic basis . Regular meetings are held between senior staff of the Region and Pickering in Planning and Public Works . The Public Works Directors of the Lakeshore municipalities and the Commissioner of Works for the Region meet quarterly to discuss ways to reduce costs/duplication . Pickering's building division maintains an informal ongoing liaison with its counterpart in Ajax and Whitby . All municipalities and the Region are involved in different committees and sub- committees (both in and outside of the region) to share information, systems, processes, policies, standards, fee schedules etc. e.g., · Durham Public Works Association · Durham Traffic Advisory Corom. · Pickering Utility Co-ordination Committee · Durham Waste Managem~t Committee 2.4 Environmental Services . Solid Waste Management - Clarington provides a transfer station for disposal of items not collected with household waste 2.5 Public Health . Pickering provides free space for the Babyville programme at the main library 2.6 Social Services . Brock supplies facilities for day nurseries free of charge and the Region supplies the teachers 2.7 Recreational and Cultural Services 2.7.1 Libraries . Clarington, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge, Brock have a reciprocal borrowing arrangement . Ajax, Clarington, Pickering; Whitby actively participate in Durham Region Information Network . Clarington and Pickering host Durham sites for the Federal Job Bank Kiosk 10 'I I I j I ) I I J j J , J J J ~ I J I I I I I 2.8 . . Plannin!! . The Region's second official plan was approved in November. 1993 providing a strategic plan for development of the Region to 2021. All Area Municipal official plans are based on the Regional plan The Region exercises local official plan and lot creation approval functions (consent, plans of subdivision/condominium, part let control) The Region has accepted transfer of provincial review responsibilities for the approval functions commencing mid 1996, The Region ensures that all approvals given have regard for provincial policy The Region provides local municipalities with comments on the applicability of provincial policy for applications under their jurisdiction The Region and the Province have provided training sessions to Pickering staff in four areas (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Citizenship and Recreation, Ministry of Natural Resources, and Ministry of Energy and Environment). Although the Region retains responsibility for plan review in these areas, Pickering has agreed to assist the Region in several aspects of the review function . . 2.9 Economic Development , . In a collaborative effort with the area municipalities, a liaison team was established approximately ten years ago to discuss joint programmes and share resources. This effort has remained in place and with the support of all parties meets approximately monthly Jointly finance trade shows, seminars, advertisements In addition to their individual efforts, area municipalities work co-operatively with the Region to facilitate their intemational marketing Due to a broad overview, the Region is able to show potential clients various municipalities within the Region so that a prospectjve business may be more likely to find a location that satisfies all requirements In partnership with the area municipalities the Region is targeting sectors, such as day tourism, aerospace defence, plastics and automotive, where a critical mass level of approximately 500,000 population is essential While the Region may focus more on programmes and initiatives that more regularly cross municipal boundaries, the individual municipalities assume more of a focus on the critical local area issues, municipal specific initiatives, and that critical role of direct local contact with clients to facilitate business plan implementation or problem resolution. A positive co-operative effort between the Region and the local municipality can be beneficial for the community and results in production consequences Given the economies of scale, many Provincial and Federal agencies will deal with the Region, which in turn will be responsible for information flow and partnering at the local level . . . . . . 11 . Working co-operatively, for the benefit of the whole community, Economic Development Departments in the Region have been able to realize many successful projects. Examples would include, but not be limited to, all Area Municipalities invited to attend and participate in DREDAC and BAN. GTA Economic Development partnerships Group Tour Manual - participation tourist guide books; co-op ad in Group Tour magazine. "Shoot Durham" - film mdustry-guidelines and other related publications plus promotional campaign co-op ad with Clarington, Pickering and Oshawa in Canadian Exporter's catalogue co-operative ad in Trade and Commerce magazine (4 page section) with Whitby, Oshawa and Pickering celebrate Durham 1994 Strategic Alliance Program "1 1 I i '. j ] j I I 12 ) j J i I I, ;1 I :1 '1 J ] ] o '] ] 1 ) J J ] ] ,J ] J I I 3.0 CURRENT INITIATIVES There are numerous ventures presently in the planning, negotiating or soon-to-be implemented stages. Building on past successes, the Region and Local Municipalities are endeavouring to broaden their co-operation with each other to avoid waste and duplication and effect cost savings. 3.1 Protection to Persons and pronertv 3.1.1 Fire Protection All municipalities and the Region are discussing joint purchasing and standardizing equipment There has been discussion on a centralized dispatch centre Other items such as joint fire prevention and training are being considered by all fire chiefs in the Region, but discussions are only in the initial stage Oshawa and Clarington are also looking at placement of a station in a location to provide optimum response time to both Courtice and Oshawa residents . . . . 3.1.2 By-Law Enforcement Ajax and Pickering are in prelim~~ discussions re by-law enforcement . 3.1.3 Animal control . Brock is looking into a co-operative venture with Uxbridge and Scugog 3.2 Transportation/Construction 3.2.1 Roads . Brock is pursuing with the Region the use ofRegi<?na1 mechanics 3.2.2 Transit . Oshawa and Whitby are discussing expansion of their co-ordinated transit service, e.g., Rossland Rd. . Oshawa and Clarington are discussing transit service being extended into Clarington 3.2.3 Other . Pickering and Ajax are to review partnerships and co-operative servicing arrangements 3.3 Environmental Services . Solid Waste Management - Uxbndge, Scugog, Clarington, Ajax and Pickering have been exploring the possibility of co-ordinating single pickup of waste on a co-operative basis 13 3.4 Planning ) 1 sl I ) \ . Brock is discussing providing their planner on a fee for service basis to the other Northern Municipalities Clarington has two initiatives underway to develop common data standards and mapping under GIS · cost sharing with Region for Pollll'i.s parcel fabric mapping prepared and administered by Terenet Land Information Systems · with CLOCA to develop a Natural Heritage Data Management Structure . 3.5 Economic DeveloDment . Clarington intends to rely on the Region for proactive economic development outside of the GTAmarket C1 1 ;:0, ) 1 J I I j I 14 ) J J ] J 1 J J ] 1 ] I 1 I 1 ] I J I I I . 4.0 FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES Many opportunities have been identified for future rationalization of service, increased co-operation etc. Some of these opportunities could be implemented in the same way as those that are currently practised. However, some of the recommendations would involve a more fundamental shift in how business is conducted and would require more detailed analysis. 4.1 General Government 4.1.1 Legal services . Brock and see potential for sharing legal services with the Region . Ajax also sees more combination possible in some legal services 4.1.2 Court Administration . Ajax regards combination of administration as a possibility (e.g., for Provincial Offences Administration) 4.1.3 Payroll . Ajax sees value in purchasing san;ie systems (possibly for backup) 4.1.4 Purchasing . While recognizing the co-operative purchasing venture already in place, Ajax also sees this could be expanded 4.1.5 Tax Billing and Collection . More co-ordination of policies and procedures would be valuable and Ajax also suggests that purchase of similar systems would facilitate bll;ckup if necessary . Pickering suggests that there is no need to have multiple collection systems and that there could be a single, Regional level of tax collection 4.1.6 Elections . Ajax believes that more sharing ofkuowledge would be valuable e.g., Ajax used vote tabulators at last election and saved $50,000 . Pickering sees value in sharing advertising costs etc, 4.2 Protection to Persons and Pronertv 4.2.1 Fire Protection . Ajax sees possible restructuring, using shared personnel (particularly in training), and shared equipment. Ajax also sees a need for a Regional coordination role . Whitby sees value in some amalgamations/shared personnel, but cautions that the varying use of volunteers along with differing expectations may inhibit this 15 . Whitby and Ajax see the need for Fire and Ambulance to be located together. Pickering agrees with that and thinks that it may be better to co-locate, Police, Fire and Ambulance . Whitby recommends having one major fire training area . Brock sees opportunity to service areas closest to fire halls (both internal and external to municipality - porous bOWldaries) . Brock sees potential to co-ordinate joint purchases 4.2.2 Protective Inspections . Uxbridge sees value in joint inspections for the three Northern Municipalities . Clarington also would be willing into looking at co-operative inspections . Ajax would also explore sharing of inter-municipal resources and ideas . Pickering suggests investigating integrating other agency inspections e.g., Home Warranty Program, Ontario Hydro installation inspections 4.2.3 By-law Enforcement . Brock sees an opportunity to share in the prosecution aspect with other municipalities . Clarington views by-law enforcement as a potentially shared responsibility 4.2.4 Animal control . Clarington sees animal control as.,an area for co-operation . Whitby and Pickering view further amalgamations as possible. Whitby believes this particularly appropriate along the lakeshore municipalities 4.2.5 Emergency Measures . Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Clarington, Scugog, Brock, Uxbridge support an increased coordination role by the Region. The Region has a new department and when fully established will be happy to provide any advice, assistance, planning to any area municipality which requests it 4.3 Trans{lortation/Construction 4.3.1 Roads . Uxbridge sees possible future co-operation in snow ploughing and road maintenance . Brock sees opportunity to consolidate Works' yards into one building to house Regional and Township operations . Brock is looking at possibility of sharing vehicles with other municipalities . Pickering and the Region will be revisiting discussions in 1997 on shared maintenance possibilities - road maintenance, debris collection, grass trimming, borrowing of equipment and surveying . Brock sees opportunity to share maintenance of certain Regional Roads (i,e, #47 & #50) . Ajax sees the need for more interaction between Works departments of area municipalities. Feels that they have good working cooperation with Region in place. More opportunities exist for joint tendering and sharing of equipment and personnel 16 . I j ~l I l I I 1 1 j I I 1 J 1 ] I 1 1 1 J ) l 1 J I I I I I I I I I I . Whitby sees an opportunity for disentanglement when Regional road construction is going into a municipal reconstruction program. The local level should have delegated authority to ~nminister the contract thereby eliminating duplication and confusion . Whitby sees another area for disentanglement if area municipalities manage storm sewers. Currently they have broader responsibility for Storm Management quality and could easily incorporate storm sewer responsibilities 4.3.2 Transit . Uxbridge and Ajax both see the need for a Regionally co-ordinated transit system . Whitby sees the need for a Regionally co-ordinated service only along Highway #2 . Pickering believes there is the potential for a community bus service along Kingston Rd. Corridor between Ajax and Pickering to provide pick-up and delivery to bus stop within closest proximity of destination using existing Specialized Services fleets . Pickering sees that there could be a local fixed route service to connect with GO express bus service . Pickering sees the need for a co-ordination of bus service to Highway #7. Expansion of north-south service will be required to meet GTA north commuter demand . Pickering also views a Regional Transit system as valuable to co-ordinate public transportation within the Region, co-ordinate CTAP Program, initiatives, co-ordinate Specialized Services/Handi- Transit funding for all communities with the Region, co- ordinate intra-Regional travel on conventional transit 4.3.3 Other . Parking - Ajax feels that more information sharing would be valuable re problem solving. Exchange of ideas e.g., innovative ways of improvement could be better communicated 4.4 Public Health . The Province is downloading septic tank inspections. The Region has responsibility for large private sewage systems and Local Municipalities will be responsible for all other private sewage systems. The Region sees an opportunity to enter into agreements with municipalities to inspect all of the systems since the Region currently has the necessary expertise 4.5 Recreational and Cultural Services 4.5.1 Libraries . Uxbridge and Whitby see the need for a co-ordinating body, probably best suited to the Region (to ensure smooth transfer of materials etc. and maybe expand upon borrowing rights) . Whitby sees the value in having all municipalities having a reciprocal borrowing arrangement . Pickering suggests investigating Regional facilities 17 4.5.2 Cultural Programs . Uxbridge suggests there may be a need for a Regional presence iflarger scale facilities are required - possibly partnerships with private enterprise 4.6 Planning . Clarington may investigate pos~ibility of purchase of service from CLOCA forestry officers to enforce municipal tree preservation by-law Further discussions with Ajax respecting the potential for Pickering's assistance in areas of property control, mapping and GIS Brock sees opportunity to share Regional mapping services as the region has the equipment and the expertise, and other planning functions could be shared as the need anses Brock sees opportunity to involve other municipalities and the Region re Alternative Dispute Resolution to reduce/avoid OMB hearings Explore the feasibility of delegation of approval power from the Region to the municipalities of Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and Clarington for: ~ local official plan amendments ~ draft plans of subdivision ~ land severance applications Whitby suggests that to streamline the planning process the Regional Official Plan should be less detailed and prescriptive. It should be retooled to be a broader planning guideline including strategies to deal with the bigger planning issues and infrastructure. If changes conform to the Provincial and Regional standards that should be sufficient. The result would be a time and costs savings to the taxpayer . . . . . 4.7 Economic Development . The committee is of the opinion that Economic Development should be a shared responsibility, and some of the suggestions from departments were: Region suggests investigating duplication in printing of brochures, marketing, data collection etc, There is an emphasis on "one-stop shopping" and the Region sees the need for looking at ways to provide this approach, so that consumers can contact one location and receive information about the whole region Region believes we should be investigating ways ofpartnering more with the private sector Brock sees an opportunity to co-ordinate economic development department function as the infrastructure exists at the Region, Area municipalities could designate one person to act as liaison to the Region (a whole department is not cost effective) . . . 18 . I J ~'l 1 j 1 j ! I ) 1 'J j 1 ) \ J -1 ""J 3 1 ] ) ) ) ] J J I I I I , 5.0 INITIATIVES WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES/ORGANIZATIONS Some municipalities have arrangements with other municipalities and organizations outside of the Region's municipalities, Examples of these endeavours are: Pickering . The manager of building services obtained full membership in Toronto Area Chief Building Officials Committee in 1996 and meets monthly with this group of 18 officials. T ACBOC is the source of many efforts to standardize practices of member municipalities to produce better and more consistent services across the GTA . There is considerable involvement with different committees and sub-committees geared towards sharing information, processes, policies, standards, fee schedules etc. e.g., ~ Metro Area Code Interpretation Committee ~ Structural Advisory Committee ~ Metro Area Plumbing Advisory Committee Whitby ". . Tax billing is done in conjunction With the Royal Bank . Computer equipment for elections is shared with another municipality outside of the region . There is a fleet maintenance agreement with Whitby Hydro. Whitby maintains Hydro's vehicles - Whitby's operations centre is adjacent to Whitby Hydro on Taunton Rd. Uxbridge . Uxbridge has fire protection agreements with Whitchurch-Stouffville and East Gwillimbury (both in York Region) Brock . Brock has fire protection agreements with Township of Eldon and Mariposa (County of Victoria), Township ofRamara (County of Simcoe) and Town of Georgina (Region of York) . There are road boundary agreements with Township of Eldon (Victoria County) . Brock manages federally owned harbours in Beaverton and Thorah Island . There is a co-operative venture with Regional Police for space (Community Policing Office in Beaverton) . There is a co-operative venture Attorney-General's office for probation clients using municipal office building 19 Scugog j -1 I 1 . Scugog has fire protection agreements with the Townships of Mariposa and Manvers Region . Economic development department very involved: ~ with GTA to promote all of the municipalities within the Region and the whole GTA area outside of Canada ~ involved in promoting partnerships with organizations such as banks and Ontario Hydro ~ involved with other countries to promote Regional (and member municipalities) interests . Emergency Measures Department liaises with police, and also the Province and Ontario Hydro re nuclear plans 1 I , J I 1 J I I 20 j J ~ ") 'J c, J 1 J J ] ] 1 . J I I I I I I I I I 6.0 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? In summary, this report, following extensive review, has addressed the three major goals. First, it details current co-operative efforts; secondly, it articulates areas under review; and thirdly, it defines those areas that may properly justify further study. Service responsibilities suggested at the local and upper tier levels are detailed for the consideration of the reader. The report clearly shows that municipalities want greater communication between each other, so that cost-saving successes and ideas can be adapted and incorporated into their own service delivery systems. There is also recognition that there can be a greater sharing of equipment, manpower and services to the benefit of the taxpayer. The efforts made by the committee are only preliminary. More comprehensive, independently conducted studies are needed in three broad areas: . Fire/Ambulance . Works - roads and solid waste collection . Planning By using financial data, these studies sholl~d identify where cost savings could be most effectively realised without compromising the principles outlined at the beginning of this report. It should be noted that a "one size fits all" policy in service delivery may not be the optimum solution for Durham Region. There are clearly defined differences in the needs of the lakeshore communities and those of the more northern rural areas. It was agreed that in future evaluation and considerations of service delivery, it is important to realise that Durham Region is not homogeneous in nature, and, therefore, various delivery systems may be appropriate. Since the preparation of the report commenced, it has been realized that a great deal has occurred within the Province. It has been evident that failing locally generated restructuring solutions, the Province has demonstrated its preparedness to impose future direction. Given the current government's stated (and implemented) policies of municipal amalgamation and service cost reduction, a critical issue outstanding in the context of any fully realistic domestic Durham initiative of this nature is municipal boundary amalgamation, It was the understanding of the committee of Chief Administrative Officers that they were not to consider this critical issue within their mandate as directed. Accordingly, all observations/recommendations contained herein are based on the current municipal structure. The Committee has applied itselfto the tasks associated with the mandate given to it. The group recognizes that after lengthy review, discussion and debate on numerous issues, the movement for significant change is dependent upon a clear statement of political will. It is not possible for a group of senior staff to recommend dramatic change while realizing the need to respect existing political positions. Change of a broad and multifaceted nature will require collective political direction and commitment. 21 j l , ' , ' , I) ] ] J ) ] ] ] I I I I I I I I I I APPENDIX 1 Questionnaire used with C.A.O. 's during the individual interview phase SERVICE CATEGORY EXISTING SUGGESTIONS GOVERNMENT LEVEL .(WHO PROVIDES SERVICE) General Government Administrative Services Area and Regional . Council support services . General administration, e,g., information services, legal, purchasing, payroll, persounel Elections Area , Tax Billing and Collection Area Debentures Regional Registry Services Area . Births/marriages! deaths . Heritage properties 22 SERVICE CATEGORY EXISTING SUGGESTIONS GOVERNMENT LEVEL (WHO PROVIDES SERVICE) Protection to Persons and Property - Fire Protection Area Police Protection Special Purpose Body (police Services Boards) Protective Inspections Area , . Building inspections/permits . Fence viewing By-law Enforcement Area Licensing Area and Regional (primarily area) I I 7] j I I 1 ] J I 23 , I 1 .I J I : I I h , , ; 13 iJ ] j d '] l J I I I I I I I I I SERVICE CATEGORY EXISTING GOVERNMENT SUGGESTIONS LEVEL (WHO PROVIDES SERVICE) Protection to Persons and Property cont. Animal Control (including Area pounds) . Emergency Measures Area and Regional '. Flood Control Area and Regional Watersheds Special Pmpose Body (CLOCA) 24 SERVICE CATEGORY EXISTING SUGGESTIONS GOVERNMENT LEVEL (WHO PROVIDES SERVICE) Transportation . Arterial Roads Area and Regional . construction/rnIDntenance . surface drains/ditches . winter control street lighting . . Local Roads Area Traffic Signals R,egional Transit Area and Mixed Harbours Area Airports Area Parking Area ~l I 1 ] J 1 25 I j J II ij I' I ~' ~:: , - I I I] '] 'l.... J iy\ I~ iB J I) II 1.1 . ). -, I I II I] I J I I SERVICE CATEGORY EXISTING .. SUGGESTIONS GOVERNMENT LEVEL .c (WHO PROVIDES SERVICE) Environmental Services Sanitary Sewer System Regional . Sanitary sewers . Sewage treatment plants Storm Sewer System Area and Regional , Waterworks System Regional . Water supply/treatment . Water distribution Solid Waste Management Area and Regional . Collection, recycling, disposal Regional . RecyclingIReductionlReuse (including blue box collection) Regional . Waste disposal (Including incinerators/landfill ) 26 SERVICE CATEGORY EXISTING SUGGESTIONS GOVERNMENT LEVEL (WHO PROVIDES SERVICE) Health Services Public Health Services . Region!ll Environmental Health Regional Hospitals Provincial , Ambulance Services Provincial Health Planning Special Purpose Body (District Health Council) Long Term Care Currently regional . Home care To become Special Purpose . Homemaking/nursing Body (Community Care ServICes Access Committee) April 01, . Placement coordination 1997 Cemeteries Area ) -j I ) 1 1 1 J ] I I \ 27 J J J I I i J I C l &c..c .>.; C cC ,.; I 11 ! ! I~ ! h I) , ) J J , I II I. I II I I I I I I . SERVICE CATEGORY EXISTING SUGGESTIONS GOVERNMENT LEVEL (WHO PROVIDES SERVICE) Social and Family Services - Income Support . Region;il . General Welfare . Family Benefits Homes for the Aged Regional Child Welfare Special Purpose Body C<;:hildren's Aid Society) Social Housing Area and Regional Local Employment Programs Regional Day Nurseries Regional 28 SERVICE CATEGORY EXISTING SUGGESTIONS GOVERNMENT LEVEL (WHO PROVIDES SERVICE) Recreational and Cultural Services . Parks 'Area Recreation Area . Recreation centres/programs . Pools/rinks/arenas , Libraries Area Cultural Programs Area . Zoos . Theatres/auditoriums . Art galleries . Museums/archives . Historical boards I . ) c-j \ ] 1 J 1 I 29 I I J I ] I . , , J I , .' i g i , ! : , I 3 I , I , i I ~ ill i I .. l J I , , I J i ~ ! I i ~ j ! I I I , I I I i , I ! i I , J i I J ! I I I J , I , i I I I I I . SERVICE CATEGORY EXISTING SUGGESTIONS GOVERNMENT LEVEL (WHO PROVIDES SERVICE) Planning and Development Official Plans . Area and Regional (includes other master plans - infrastructure servicing, transportation planning) Secondary Plans Area and Regional " Subdivision Control Area and Regional Zoning Area and Regional SeverancesN ariances Area and Regional (includes committees of adjustment, land division) 30 . . SERVICE CATEGORY EXISTING SUGGESTIONS GOVERNMENT LEVEL (WHO PROVIDES SERVICE) Planning and Development cont. . . Regional Economic Development Area and Regional . Community economic development corporations . Regional business promotion Local Development Area and Regional . Business improvement areas . Tourism information . Industrial parks . Ontario Home Renewal Plan . Trailer Parks , . Small business counselling Natural Ecosystem Management Area and Regional Weed Controlffree Cutting Area and Regional (Including reforestation) Tile Drainage/Shoreline Assistance Area -1 l 1 1 1 I 31 I J J .1 ;) I" i , 'A liJ , . , Id I) ] <me' c') ?-' I J I I I I ] ] I I I I . . SERVICE CATEGORY EXISTING SUGGESTIONS GOVERNMENT LEVEL (WHO PROVIDES SERVICE) Other Local Government Services Electricity ~ Special Purpose Body (for each area) Education Special Purpose Body (School Boards) Major Open Space Systems Area and Regional (Acquisition) " _ Acquisition oflarge open spaces for conservation, environmental purposes and future parkland 32 APPENDIX 2 This chart is a 62 service checklist. C.A.O's indicated whether they thought Local, Regional or Joint responsibility would be most effective for the services SERVICE CATEGORY . I. AIRPORTS 2. ~ULANCESERVICES 3. ANIMAL CONTROLIPOUNDS 4. BUILDING INSPECTIONS/PERMITS 5. BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREAS 6. BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT 7. CEMETERIES 8. DAYNURSERIES . , 9. DEBENTURES 10. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 11. ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT 12. ELECTIONS 13.EMERGENCY MEASURES/9l1 14. FENCE VIEWING 15. FIRE PROTECTION 16. FLOOD CONTROL 17. HARBOURS/DOCKS/MARINAS 18. HERITAGE PROPERTIES 19. HISTORIC SITES 20. HOME RENEWAL PROGRAMS 21. HOMES FOR THE AGED 22. INDUSTRIAL PARKS 33 . ] I I I I ) I 1 J ] I J I I . j j J i 1 I I ;] I ITI >1 ] J ] l "I I ) ] ] '.e. j ]e . ) ] J I I . SERVICE CATEGORY 23. LffiRARlES 24. LICENSING 25. LOCAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS - 26. LONG TERM CARElHOME CARE 27. MUSEUMS/ARCHIVES 28, OPEN SPACES/ACQUlsmON 29, PARKING 30. PARKS 31. PLANNING 32. POLICE PROTECTION 33. PUBLIC HEALTH . 34. RECREATION/POOLSIRINKS 35. RECYCLINGIREDUCTIONIREUSE 36. REGISTRY SERVICES 37. ROADS, ARTERIAL 38. ROADS, LOCAL/COLLECTOR 39.SEVERANCES/ LAND DMSION 40.SEVVERS,SA}ITTARY 41. STORM SEVVERS 42. SHORELINE PROP, ASSISTANCE 43. SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELLING 44. SOCIAL HOUSING 45. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION 46, SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL 47, SUBDIVISION/CONDO PLANS 34 SERVICE CATEGORY 48. TAX BILLING/COLLECTION 49. THEAlRES/ART GALLERIES 50. TILE DRAINAGE 51. TOURISM INFORMATION 52. TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHTS 53, TRANSIT 54. VARIANCES/COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 55. WASTE COLLECTION/BLUE BOX 56. WATER DISTRIBUTION 57. WATER SUPPLY 58. WATER lREATMENT " 59. WEED CONTROLffREE CUTTING 60. WELFARE 61. ZONING/PART LOT CONTROL 62. ZOOS Delivery options - R= Regional, L = Area Municipality, J = Joint 35 . ] I l I I ) I 1 J J J j I I I j J 1 J ~ ~ , ] .J J 51 ?J ] J J ] I I J I I I I I , APPENDIX 3 This chart reflected the Municipal and Regional views on where service responsibility should be assigned Delivery Options: R = Regional L = Area Municipality J = Joint D = Discussion needed C = Conservation Authority SERVICE CATEGORY L AIRPORTS R R R R R J L* R 2. AMBULANCE SERVICES R L R D L' R R R 3. ANIMAL CONTROLIPOUNDS L L L L L' L R L 4. BUILDING INSPECTIONSIPERMITS L L L L L L L 5. BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREAS J L L L L L L L 6. BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT L J L L L L L " 7. CEMETERIES L L L L L L L* L 8. DAY NURSERIES R R L R R R R* R 9, DEBENTURES . R R J R3 R R R* R 10. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT R J R R J R J R 11. ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT R J D D L J J RlC 12. ELECTIONS L L L L L4 L L L 13.EMERGENCY MEASURES/911 R J J R R R R R 14, FENCE VIEWING L L L L L L L 15. FIRE PROTECTION R L R L L' D R L 16. FLOOD CONTROL RlC J D L LlC J LlC C 17, HARBOURS/DOCKSIMARINAS L L L L L D L* 18. HERITAGE PROPERTIES L L L D L L L* L 1 - Regional Dispatch 3 _ Local municipalities do borrow within funds using demand notes , - Cooperatively between municipalities 4 _ with cost sharing * _ no comments made on a different delivery agent, therefore used the existing model 36 I L' L L* LI ~ ~* ~ II L I, L L' L II L II R R* R Ii R R* R 'I L L* L I ~ ~* ~ ,I L L' L J V D L' R I R R* R J : :* : ~ j R I, R I R 'I L I : ;1 I , 1 _ should be a Clerk's Department function 3 - within Regional and Provincial standards I i , - Regional facilities should be investigated ' - Local except when of Regional or Provincial significance * - no comments made on a different delivery agent, therefore used the existing model I I SERVICE CATEGORY 19. mSTORIC SITES 20. HOME RENEWAL PROGRAMS 21. HOMES FOR TIm AGED 22.INDUS1RIAL PARKS 23. LIBRARIES 24. LICENSING 25. LOCAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS 26. LONG TERM CARE /HOME CARE 27. MUSEUMS/ ARClllVES 28. OPEN SPACES/ACQUISmON 29. PARKING 30. PARKS , 31. PLANNING 32, POLICE PROTECTION 33. PUBLIC HEALTH 34. RECREATIONIPOOLSIRINKS 35. RECYCLING/REDUCTION/REUSE 36. REGISTRY SERVICES 37, ROADS, ARTERIAL 38, ROADS, LOCAL/COLLECTOR 39, SEVERANCES/ LAND DIVISION 40. SEWERS, SANITARY . 41. STORM SEWERS 42, SHORELINE PROP. ASSISTANCE 37 J L R R L L R R J R L L R R R L R R R R R R R L L L R J L L L R L L L L J R R L J R R L R R L L L L R R R R R R L D L L R R R L R D L L R L L L D L R R L L D R D J L L J R R L R D D D R R L L # R R L D J L L L L R L L L L R R L R R R R R L L D L L D L L D L L R R L J L L L L* j j 1 ] ~ ) ] ] ~ ] I I I I I I I I I I I , , SERVICE CATEGORY 43. SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELLING J J R R L R J L 44. SOCIAL HOUSING R R R D R R R R 45. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION R L R L L R R* R 46. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL R R R R R R R R 47. SUBDMSION/CONDO PLANS L L R J L' D L R 48. TAXBILLING/COLLECTION R L L L L L R L 49. THEATRES/ARTGALLERlES L L L J L L J 50. TILE DRAINAGE L L L L L L L L 51. TOURISM INFORMATION R J L J L J J L 52. TRAFFIC SIGNAL UGHTS R R L R J D L R 53. TRANSIT R L R R L D R R . 54. V ARIANCES/COMMITfEE OF ADJUS1MENT R L R L L L L L '. 55. WASTE COLLECTIONIBLUE BOX R R R R L R R R 56. WATER DISTRIBUTION R R R R L R R R 57. WATER SUPPLY R R R R R R R R 58. WATER TREATMENT R R R R R R R R 59. WEED CONTROIJrREE CUTTING L L L L L L L R 60. WELFARE R R R R R R R* R 61. ZONINGIPART LOT CONTROL L J R L L L L L 62. ZOOS J R L J L J J L I _ with Regional concurrence * _ no comments made on a different delivery agent, therefore used the existing model 38 APPENDIX 4 This chart tabulates the numbers from appendix 3, and where there was a majority of 5 or more, or a unanimous decision was indicated, it was recorded here U =UNANIMITY, M = MAJORITY SERVICE CATEGORY U M 1. AIRPORTS R 2. AMBULANCE SERVICES R 3. ANIMAL CONTROLIPOUNDS L 4. BUILDING INSPECTIONS/PERMITS L 5. BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREAS L 6. BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT L 7. CEMETERIES ., L 8. DAY NURSERIES R 9. DEBENTURES R 10. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT R 11. ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT 12. ELECTIONS ,L 13.EMERGENCY MEASURES/9II R 14. FENCE VIEWING L 15. FIRE PROTECTION 16. FLOOD CONTROL 17, HARBOURS/DOCKSIMARINAS L 18, HERITAGE PROPERTIES L 19. HISTORIC SITES L 20, HOME RENEWAL PROGRAMS L 21. HOMES FOR THE AGED R 39 , I I .-1 I I J I J J I I I I I 1 J jl . i 1 IJ , I ] I I ! ] I , ! ] ! ] J I j I J I , I II l II II , 11 1 SERVICE CATEGORY U M 22. INDUSTRIAL PARKS 23. LIDRARIES L 24. LICENSING L 25. LOCAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS - R 26. LONG TERM CARElHOME CARE R 27. MUSEUMS/ARCHIVES L 28, OPEN SPACES/ACQUISITION 29. PARKING L 30. PARKS L 31. PLANNING 32. POLICE PROTECTION R 33. PUBLIC HEALTH R 34. RECREATIONIPOOLSIRINKS L 35. RECYCLINGIREDUCTIONIREUSE R 36. REGISTRY SERVICES R 37. ROADS, ARTERIAL 38. ROADS, LOCAL/COLLECTOR L 39.SEVERANCES/ LAND DNISION R 40.SEvrBRS,SAJUTARY R 41. STORM SEWERS L 42. SHORELINE PROP. ASSISTANCE L 43. SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELLING 44, SOCIAL HOUSING R 45. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION R 46. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL R ;1 , I j 1 :1 i i I I II il II l 40 i 1 . 1 I ~ I I I ] \ j J J I I SERVICE CATEGORY U M 47. SUBDMSION/CONDO PLANS 48. TAX BILLING/COLLECTION L 49. THEATRES/ART GALLERIES L . 50, TILE DRAINAGE L 51. TOURISM INFORMATION 52. TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHTS 53. TRANSIT R 54. VARIANCES/COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT L 55. WASTE COLLECTION/BLUE BOX R 56. WATER DISTRIBUTION R 57. WATER SUPPLY R , 58. WATER TREATMENT R 59. WEED CONTROLlTREE CUTTING L 60, WELFARE R 61. ZONING/PART LOT CONTROL L 62. ZOOS Delivery options - R= Regional, L = Area Municipality, J = Joint The blanks represent services for which there is a variety of options given and more discussion is needed 41 I I I 1-, , '..-- I '] 2J I 11 !J i. 'j.e I. I. ill.....e...... I..... \ -, la 1.7 ,oJ , ;~ I~: II .. '" APPENDIX 5 The data ine this chart was originally derived from Appendix 4, so that it could be seen at a glance where more discussion was needed to arrive at decisions. After considerable discussion there were some combinations of delivery which were not indicated in Appendix 4 : . REGIONAL LOCAL SERVICE SHARED ITEMS SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY RESPONSIBILITY REQUIRING RESPONSIBILITY FURTHER STUDY Airports Animal ControIIPounds Ecosystem Management Fire Protection Day Nurseries Building InspectionslPermits Flood Control Ambulance Services Debentures Business Improvement Areas Tourism Planning Economic Development By-law Enforcement Roads Emergency Measures Cemeteries Solid Waste Collection 911 Economic Development- ForestsIWood lots local issues Homes for the Aged Elections Local Employment Fence Viewing Programs HarboursiDocksIMarinas Long Term CareIHome Heritage Properties Care Historic Sites , Police Protection Industrial Parks Public Health Home Renewal Programs RecyclinglReduce/Reuse Libraries Registry Services Licensing Sewers, Sanitary Museums/Archives Social Housing Parking Solid Waste Disposal Parks Blue Box Collection RecreationIPools Water Distribution Sewers, Storm Water Supply Shoreline Prop. Assistance Water Treatment Small Business Counselling Welfare Tax Billing/Collection Theatres! Art Galleries Tile Drainage Transit Variances/Committee of Adjustment Weed ControlfTree Cutting ZoninglPart Lot Control 42 Signatories to the Report: - George S. Graham, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Brock >, ~~ CA.O., Town of Ajax Bill Stockwell, CA.O., Municipality a. _tarington 43 >i 1 .. 1 l I I I I I ] 1 -- I "' 4~~~ Earl S. Cuddie, Clerk-Administrator, Township ofScugog ~ Alex J. Grant, C.A.O., Township of Uxbridge :~~ Town of Pickering ~,ebP'>!, William H. Wallace, Administrator, Town of Whitby THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARlNGTON BY-LAW NO. 97-141 Being 8 By-Law to authorize the making of an Extension Agreement between the Municipality of Clarington and Brian John Halse and Janet Lisa Halse pursuant to the provisions of Section 8 of the Municipal Tax Sales Act. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ENACfED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF TIIE MUNICIPAllTY OF CLARINGTON: 1. TIiAT the Mayor and Clerk are anthorized to execnte 00 bebalf of tIJe Corporation of the Municipality of Clsriogtoo an Extension Agreement provided that llie Extension Agreement is executed by all parties thereto 00 or before June 30, 1997. By-Law read a flJ'St and second time this 23rd day of June, 1997. By-Law read a third and fmally passed this 23rd day of June, 1997. " Mayor Deputy Clerk ".~ /7 .~. . L.--,:J--;? ;: , THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NO. 97- 142 Being a By-Law to authorize the making of an Extension Agreement between the Mnnicipality of Clarington and Bruce James pursuant to the provisions of Section 8 of the Municipal Tax Sales Act. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPAUTY OF CLARINGTON: I. TIiAT thc Mayor and Clerk are anthorized 10 execute on bebaIf of !he CO'l'Oration of the Mnnicipality of Clarington an Extension Agreement provided that the Extension Agreement is executed by all parties thereto on or before Jnne 30, 1997. By-Law read a flI'St and second time this 23rd day of Jnne, 1997. By-Law read s third and fmslly passed this 23rd day of Jnne, 1997. Mayor Deputy Clerk ., ~ , ~' et',:" -:1?f- CJ---7+_- j// THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW 97-143 Being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarillgton and Geraldine Cornish, Edward Leaver and George Leaver pertaining to Referral #1 to the Official Plan of the Municipality of Clarington. THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT the Mayor and Clerk are her~by authorized to execute on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, and seal with the Corporate Seal, a Memorandum of Understanding between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Geraldine Cornish, Edward Leaver and George Lever pertaining to Referral #1 to the Official Plan of the Municipality of Clarington. 2_ THAT this Memorandum of Understanding attached hereto as Schedule "All form part of this By-law. . . ..~ '" By-law read a first and second time this 23rd day of June, ~997. By-law read a third time and finally passed this 23rd day of June, 1.997. Mayor Deputy Clerk ,1. // ,. ,~ ~----?/;' J P THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW 97-144 Being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clariftgton, The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Roman Catholic Separate School Board and Clifford CUrtis pertaining to Referral #4 to the Official Plan of the Municipality of Clarington THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT the Mayor and Clerk are h\>reby authorized to execute on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, and seal with the Corporate Seal, a Memorandum of Understanding between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, The Peterborough Victoria NorthUmberland and Clarington Roman Catholic Separate School Board and Clifford CUrtis pertaining to Referral #4 to the Official Plan of the Municipality of Clarington. 2. THAT this Memorandum of Understanding attached hereto as Schedule "An form part of this BY-law. .' .~'.: By-law read a first and second time this 23rd day of June, 1997. By-law read a third time and finally passed this 23rd day of June, 1997. Mayor .' Deputy Clerk : THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Memorandum To: MAYOR HAMRE AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PATTI L. BARRIE, A.M.C.T., CLERK From: Date: Subject: JUNE 23, 1997 FILMING AT MOSPORT PARK The municipality has been advised by Andrew Gainer of Alliance Screenventures XXIII Productions Limited that they will be filming a movie in the vicinity of Mosport Park this week. On either Tuesday or Wednesday, they will be shooting a scene on Mosport property which involves blowing up a tire. The Durham Regional Police have been advised and the Bomb Squad will be on site. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T. Clerk cc: B. Stockwell, Chief Administrative Officer Six Month Report From Todd Hoffman - Chair Municipality of Clarington Animal Advisory Committee Introduction: Greetings to Mayor and Council Members Thank-You Re Open-House: Thank-you to Council for support re open-house and special thank-you to Her Worship the Mayor for attending and to Councillor Pat Pingle and our Committee Liaison - Councillor Mary Novak for their support and participation. Over 400 people attended Approximately $1400 in gross proceeds Approximately $650 net after expenses (e.g. one time set-up for t shirts and advertising etc.) Received pre event promotion and event coverage from local media Successful kick-off to our fund-raising efforts. Special thanks to those who sponsored the open-house including: A&P - King @ Liberty A&P - King @ Simpson Berry's Pet Foods Block Buster Video Book Studio Bowmanville Zoo Bun King Bakery Canadian Statesman Clarington Fire Department Durham Farmer's Co-Op JBT Animal Care Facilities Global Pet Foods Hoopers Trophy IDA Drugs Invisible Fencing Jungle Cat World K-Mart M&M Meats Magic Morn Animal Rides Mighty Dollar Store Pet Value Pineridge Rent All Pizza Pizza Rickaby's Gifts SAAN Department Store Shoppers' Drug Mart Welcome Feeds Zellers And a kind word of thanks to the staff of the municipality who assisted us at our open house including the Clerk's Department, Animal Control Staff and Works Department. Other Fund-Raisina Events: Other fund-raising events to assist the Committee in fulfilling its mandate include: A Clarington Animal Day at Bowmanville Zoo A fund-raising event to be held at Jungle Cat World Various promotional/educational activities in conjunction with the Apple Festival On going sale of T-shirts and other logo'd items - New Shelter: The New Shelter Sub-Committee has been meeting so that they will be in a position to provide input and support to staff once an initial renovation plan for the new site is available. Our Committee believes that the diverse expertise of our members will allow us to meaningfully participate in the new shelter in a way that will benefit the animals who will ultimately occupy the facility and the staff who are responsible for their care. Bvlaws & Policies: The Bylaws & Policies Sub-Committee met recently to review the first draft of the proposed vicious dog bylaw. The Sub-Committee made a variety of proposals for fine tuning this bylaw and we anticipate the opportunity to review the draft bylaw again prior to its formal presentation to Council. The Sub-Committee also intends to conduct a review of all existing animal control bylaws presently in force in the Municipality, so that the Committee will be in a position to make positive contributions to any subsequent review of these bylaws by Council with a view to consolidating and updating the Municipality's animal control bylaws. Spav/Neuter: The Spay/Neuter Sub-Committee most recently met in mid June and their report will be received by the Committee at our July meeting. The alteration of animals in conjunction with an effective system of animal identification continues to be the central focus of this Sub-Committee's activities and I hope to be able to provide a more detailed plan of action at my next quarterly presentation. Education: This fall we hope to expand our Education Sub-Committee's activities by developing: in school animal education programs. newspaper articles on matters of general interest to animal owners. information brochures on specific animal care issues. . Continuation of Committee: Committee's mandate ends in September of this year Would like Council to consider (prior to summer recess) extending the Committee's mandate at least a further 15 months to December 1998. Two reasons to continue Committee: The first is financial - the Committee (whose membership encompasses a truly wide range of talents and expertise) donate their time for the benefit of the animals of Clarington. The Committee is effectively self sufficient financially except to the extent that some staff time is involved in the functioning of the Committee. In terms of cost effectiveness the Committee delivers very good value to the Municipality in the area of animal control issues. The second reason to continue the Committee is that we will be able to achieve results. Our Committee constitutes a valuable community resource in terms of: increasing public awareness of animal education and animal care issues and in terms of providing broad based support for the Animal Control Department. Respectfull Submitted June 23, 1997. These are areas of community involvement in which we likely all agree more activity is required. Here you have a group of organized, reasonable and dedicated people who are committed to making a difference. In conclusion, I hope that you will give us the opportunity to continue our efforts to make Clarington a more pleasant place for animals that already have homes and perhaps more importantly for those animals that have yet to find a family with which to live. I I Subject to any questions, that concludes my report of the activities of the Animal Advisory Committee during its first six months of operation. I I I I ,~-,"--"''''''''.'-'-''.'.''' /C) l MUNICIPALITY OF _\..J~ arirl9~~n ONTARIO DATE: JUNE 23, 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 June 9. 1997. DELEGATIONS 1. Todd Hoffman, Chair, Animal Advisory Committee, 20 Maple Street, Haydon, L1C 3K2 - Status Report of the Animal Advisory Committee; 2. John Campbell, 250 Baldwin Street, Newcastle, L1B 1C1 ~ Report PD-82-97; 3. Lloyd Stephenson, 106 King Street East, Newcastle, LIB 1H5 - Proposed Subdivi~on Development, Newcastle Village; 4. Heather Parchment, 2799 Hancock Road, Court ice , L1C 3K7 - Proposed Driving Range - Tomina; and 5. Michael Huber, 6'40i Solina Road, Hampton, LOB 1JO - Report PD-81-97. COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information I-I News Release received from the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority entitled "Giving Back to Nature at Steph~n's Gulch Conservation Area"; : I - 2 Correspondence received from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Comments on the Proposed New Municipal Act; CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ClARINGTON 40 TEN PERAN ce 5 fR E E T -BOWN AN VI Ll.E 'ON TAR 10' l1 C 3A6 . (905) 623-3379 . FAX 623.4169 @ t1I1CWCl.f.O..II.PEII council Agenda COMMUNICATIONS I - 3 I - 4 I - 5 I - 6 I - 7 I - 8 I - 9 I - J.O I - 11 I - J.2 I - 13 I - J.4 - 2 - June 23, 1997 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Correspondence received from Durham Access to Care - Appointment of Janet Harris as Chief Executive Officer; News Release received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario entitled "Business Education Tax Review Panel"; News Release received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario entitled "Municipalities Given New Labour Relations Tools to Cope With Changing Municipal Workforce"; Minutes of meetings of the Animal Advisory Committee held on April 3 and May J., J.997; Correspondence received from Diana B. Merkley and Family - Animal Shelter Open House; correspondence received from J.D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan - Township of King Challenge - Red River Flooding Fundraising; Correspondence received from Lynda Flintoff and Dave and Marilyn Green, 123 Parkway Avenue, Bowmanville, LJ.C 1B5 -. Placement of Bench at the Bowmanville Cemetery; ."~ Correspondence received from Jim Parker, Assistant Deputy Minister (Acting), Municipal Operations Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Doug Raven, Executive Director, Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Who Does What - A wnw Education and Training Partnership; Minutes of a meeting of. the Newcastle Community Hall Board held on May 27, 1997; correspondence received from Barbara Hall, Mayor, City of Toronto - Report from the Mayor's Office; Correspondence received ~rom the Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - National Aboriginal Day Products; News Release received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing entitled "Ontario Names six Winners for Innovative Public Service Delivery Awards"; I I I I I I I I I I I I council Agenda COMMUNICATIONS I - 15 I - 16 I - 17 I - 18 I - 19 ! - 20 I - 21 I - 22 I - 23 I I - 24 I - 25 - 3 - June 23, 1997 Member Communication Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario entitled "Province Announces Social Assistance Reform Act"; Correspondence received from Stan and Libby Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Court ice , LIE 2M1 - Modification to Guidelines for the Decommissioning Process and possible Land Designation as Contaminated Site(s); Minutes of an Executive Committee Meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority held on June 3, 1997; Minutes of a meeting of the Solina Community Centre Board held on May 5, 1997; Correspondence received from Stephen Kaiser, President, Urban Development Institute/Ontario - Joint Statement of Understanding - Urban Development Institute and Conservation Ontario; News Release received from the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority - Kawartha Water Watch; Correspondence receiv~~ from John W. Hayes, Manager, Safety & Envitonment, Interprovincial Pipe Line Inc. - Line 9 Hydrostatic Test Program; Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on May 14, 1997; Correspondence received from The Honourable Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing together with a News Release entitled "Advisory Council to As,sist in the Reform of Social Housing"; . Correspondence received from The Honourable Janet Ecker, Minister of Community and Social Services together with a News Release entitled "Ontario Moves tq Create New Income Support Program for Peopl'e With Disabilities"; Correspondence received from The Honourable Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing together with a Media Kit re: Labour Reforms in the Broader Public Sector; council Agenda COMMUNICATIONS I - 26 I - 27 I - 28 I - 29 I - 30 - 4 - June 23, 1997 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Correspondence received from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Highway 4 07/Transitway , Markham Road Westerly to Highway 7, East of Brock Road - Environmental Assessment Report; Correspondence received from The Honourable Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - New Municipal Act - A Proposed Legislative Framework; Correspondence received from Katherine Guselle, President, SAGA - Deferral of Section 15.3.4 and Section 15.3.7 of the Clarington Official Plan; Correspondence received from John R. O'Toole, M. P. P., Durham East, addressed to C. W. Lundy, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Clarington, from Noble A. Villeneuve, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs - Proposed Residential Tax.Rate on Farmlands and Outbuildings for Farm Purposes; and News Release received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing entitled "Improved Service Co-ordination ~ited in Greater Toronto Services Board Report 0'1: Receive for Direction D - 1 D - 2 D - 3 D - 4 Correspondence received from Lorna D. Seibert, clerk-Treasurer, Village of Iroquois - Requesting Endorsement of a Resolution re: Removal of Tourism Signs on Highways; Correspondence received from Michael Sheiner, District Co-ordinator, Central Ontario, Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada - Requesting Proclamation of Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month; Correspondence received~rom Barbara Liddiard, Director of Council Services, City of North York - Provincial Government - Telephone Gross Receipts Tax - Use of Municipal Rights-of-Way; Correspondence received from Daniel Gatien, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, Town of Rockland - Requesting Endorsement of a Resolution re: Transfers of Services; I I I I Council Agenda COMMUNICATIONS D - 5 D - 6 D - 7 D - 8 D - 9 D - 10 D - 11 D - 12 MOTION - 5 - June 23, 1997 Correspondence received from Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville Business Centre - Market Study; Correspondence received from Robert L. Stevens, 33 Stevens Road, Bowmanville, L1C 4R7 - Senior Citizens Centre; Correspondence received from Walter Taylor, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge - Draft Guidelines for Trustee Determination & Distribution for the 1997 Municipal Election; Correspondence received from Dave Patterson, President and Ted Dionne, Chair, Multicultural Council of OshawajDurham - Requesting Financial Assistance i' Correspondence received from Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa - Resolution re: Location of Permanent Casinos in the City of Oshawa; . Correspondence received from Roger Anderson, Chairman, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority - Durham Reg40n Conservation Authorities - Fee Schedule - Environmental Planning and Engineering Input a~d Review; Correspondence received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Official Voting Delegates' Accreditation Form; and Correspondence received from Linda M. Levitt, Clerk-Treasurer, Township of North Monaghan - Requesting Endorsement of a Resolution re: Restructuring for Ontario. NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS 1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of June 16, 1997; Council Agenda REPORTS - 6 June 23, 1997 2. Report ADMIN-32-97 - Mosport Park: Proposed By-laws No. 97-124, 97-125 and 97-126 attached to Addendum to Report CD-26-97 which will amend the Noise By-law, the Public Entertainment By-law and the Exhibitions Held for Hire or Gain By-law; 3. Confidential Report PD-103-97 - Legal Matter; (To be distributed under separate cover); 4. Confidential Solicitor's Report - Legal Matter (To be distributed under separate cover); 5. Confidential Report TR-63-97 - Property Matter; and 6. Confidential Report TR-64-97 - Property Matter. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Addendum to Confidential Report ADMIN-30-97 - Property Matter (To be distributed under separate cover) (Tabled from the G.P.& A. Committee meeting of June 16, 1997). BY-LAWS 97-124 97-125 97-126 97-129 being a by-law to amend By-law No. 89-184, as amended, a by-law to prohibit noises likely to disturb the inhabitante of the Municipality of Clarington (Report #2); being a by-law to amend By-law No. 78-50, as amended, respecting the holding of certain public entertainments, festivals and parades within the Municipality of Clarington (Report #2); being a by-law to amend By-law No. 91-56, respecting exhibitions held for hire or gain in the Municipality of Clarington (Report #2); being a by-law to authorize entering into an agreement with the owners of plan of Subdivision 18T-96002 and any mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands, and the.Corporation of the Municipality of Glarington in respect of 18T-96002 (Approved by Council March 10, 1997); I I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I council Agenda BY-LAWS 97-130 97-131 97-132 97-133 97-134 97-135 97-136 97-137 97-138 - 7 - June 23, 1997 being a by-law to authorize entering into an agreement with the owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T-91004 and any mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of 18T-91004 (Approved by Council June 24, 1996); being a by-law to authorize entering into an agreement with the owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T-95014 and any mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of 18T-95014 (Approved by Council January 27,1997); being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of Newcastle (~uber) (Item #7 of Report #1); ~ being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Cooper) (Item #6 of Report #1); being a by-law to authorize a contract between Barry Bryan Associates (1991) Limited, Whitby, Ontario, for the Architectural Services for the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex - Twin Pad (Itelll #16 of Report :#1) ; being a by-law to authorize a contract between Bishop Construction, Stouffville, Ontario, for the reconstruction of Beaver Street North, King Street to Andrew Street from Beaver Street to 85M Easterly, Newcastle (Item #17 of Report #1); being a by-law to establish cost recovery rates for legal fees and other fees incurred under the Municipal Tax Sales Act (Item #19 of Report #1); being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of C~arington (Item #25 of Report #1); : being a by-law to aSsume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item #26 of Report #1); Council Agenda BY-LAWS 97-139 97-140 97-141 97-142 97-143 97-144 OTHER BUSINESS - 8 - I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I June 23, 1997 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Joseph Shaw of Bench Ads (Canada) for the installation of advertising benches within the Municipality of Clarington (Item #27 of Report #1); being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, being a by-law to regulate traffic on highways, municipal and private property in the Municipality of Clarington (Item #28 of Report #1); (Confidential Property Matter) (Report #5); (Confidential Property Matter) (Report #6); (Confidential Legal Matter) (Report #4); and (Confidential Legal Matter) (Report #4) . (a) Regional Update (b) Committee/Boards Update BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUN;CIL ". ..... ADJOURNMENT : : : : I I II II MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Council Minutes June 9, 1997 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, June 9, 1997, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers PRAYERS Councillor Hannah led the meeting in prayer. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor D. Hamre Councillor A Dreslinski Councillor C. Elliott (Attended Until 9:30 p.m.) Councillor L. Hannah Councillor M. Novak Councillor P. Pingle Councillor D. Scott Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, W. H. Stockwell Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Attended Until 9:30 p.m.) Solicitor, D. Hefferon (Attended at 7:45 p.m.) Treasurer, M. Marano Director of Public Works, S. Vokes Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu Oerk, P. Barrie DECLARATIONS OF INIEREST Councillor Dreslinski advised that she would be making a declaration of interest with respect to the two delegations pertaining to the Addendum to Report CD-26-97 and also with respect to consideration of Addendum to Report CD-26-97. Councillor Elliott indicated that he would be making a declaration of interest with respect to the delegations pertaining to Report ADMIN-26-97 and also with respect to consideration of Report ADMIN-26-97. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Resolution #C-434-97 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on May 26, 1997, be approved. lICARRIEDU Council Minutes DELEGATIONS I - 2- June 9, 1997 I Sandy Archibald, 6275 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville, LIC 3K6, advised that the Durham Farm Fresh Marketing Association and the Tourism Association of Durham Region have joined forces to organize ''The Durham Countryside Adventure" September 13 and 14, 1997. Their mission is to provide an experience in Durham's unique country and culture. The group's vision is to eventually open involvement to all area municipalities within Durham Region, however, with the leftover momentum from the Great Ganaraska Countryside Adventure resting in this area, it made sense for Clarington to be the focus of the Durham Countryside Adventure for 1997. Mrs. Archibald requested that the municipality show their support for this tourism initiative by granting $5,000 to be used for promotion. In appreciation of this support, a full page "Welcome to Clarington" will be placed in the publication and tickets will be made available for the Mayor and Members of Council. I I I I I Norm Leigh, Manager of Business and Development, Regional Municipality of Durham, addressed Council with respect to the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance, a joint venture of Greater Toronto Municipalities in partnership with the Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade. By including the private sector partnerships, marketing and management expertise will be brought to the area without duplication of existing work being undertaken by municipalities. Mr. Leigh requested that the Municipality of Clarington provide funding to this venture in the amount of $8,000 for 1997. I I Kevin Holmes, 82 Sherwood Road East, Ajax, LIT 2Z2, addressed Council on behalf of Henry Kortekaas, with respect to the Rezoning Application submitted by Mr. Tomina for his property located at Hancock Road and Highway #2. Mr. Holmes indicated that a great many of the issues have been resolved, however, the implementation of the drainage plan is still outstanding. He indicated that this is costly and, even upon completion, approval of the project is not guaranteed. He requested that Council reconsider its position of requiring drainage to be complete prior to approval of the project. I I I I Councillor Elliott made a declaration of interest with respect to the delegation of Jack Munday and vacated his chair. Councillor Elliott indicated that he is a member of the Lions Club and has worked closely with John Rice in the preparation of his submission for an Older Adults Centre. I Jack Munday, 145 High Street, Bowmanville, LIC 3B9, addressed Council on behalf of the Bowmanville Lions Club. He stated that the Lions Club was disappointed with the General Purpose and Administration Committee's decision of June 2, 1997 and also with the treatment they have received from the Older Adults Committee. Mr. Munday stated that by locating the Older Adult Centre at the Lions Centre, the Committee would be gaining more space, more parking, mature trees and a much quieter space than if it was to locate on the Rice property on Scugog Street. Mr. Munday also informed Council that with the decrease in revenue-generating functions, together with increased costs, the Lions will be in a position where they will need to sell their facility within two years. I I I I I II I ,I ! II i II Council Minutes DELEGATIONS I II I II , II i ! II II I !I I ; jl II i JI - 3- June 9, 1997 Ron Hooper, Bowmanville Business Improvement Area, 5 Silver Street, Bowmanvilte, LlC 3C2, addressed Council with respect to Report WD-36-97 - Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Works Extension. Mr. Hooper advised that the approval of the recommendations contained in this report, will assist with the revitalization program which has been envisioned for the Bowmanville B.I.A. Councillor Elliott made a declaration of interest with respect to the delegation of Don Welsh and vacated his chair. Councillor Elliott indicated that he is a member of the Bowmanville Lions Club and he has worked closely with John Rice in preparing his proposal for the Older Adult Centre. Don Welsh, 4280 Mearns Avenue, Bowmanville, LlC 3K5, addressed Council with respect to Report ADMIN-26-97. He requested that Council approve the submission by John Rice and Daros Investments for the establishment of an Older Adult Centre and provided details of monies paid to the Bowmanville Lions Centre for use of that facility in the past. Councillor Dreslinski made a declaration of interest with respect to the delegations of Clay Taylor and Debbie Pearl and vacated her chair. Councillor Dreslinski indicated that her son is employed by International Motorsports Group Inc. Clay Taylor, President, North Clarington Ratepayers Association, P.O. Box 346, Orono, LOB IMO, addressed Council in support of the recommendations contained in the Addendum to Report CD-26-97. He stated that he believes that more studies would be useless at this time and he looks forward to working with IMSG in making their season a success. Debbie Pearl, Vice-President and CFO, International Motorsports Group Inc., 65 Queen Street West, Suite 1000, Toronto, M5H 2M5, addressed Council with respect to Addendum to Report CD-26-97. She introduced John Coulter, Sound Engineer, and advised that they have not had a great deal of time to assess the proposed by-law amendments, particularly in the manner in which the by-laws will affect their core business, of the road course. She stated that they require time to ensure that the by-law will not impact on that core business as they want to bring Mosport back to the world class standard it once enjoyed. It is their opinion that the by-law is missing some very important issues and the restrictions are prohibitive. Ms. Pearl requested that Council not pass the by-laws at this time and allow Mosport an opportunity to pull together a plan of how they can move forward with their planned activities. Resolution #C-435-97 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Hannah 11IAT Council recess for 15 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 8:33 p.m. Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - 4- I June 9, 1997 Resolution #C-436-97 I Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Pingle I THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Items I - 3 and I - 18. I "CARRIED" I - 1 Correspondence received from Ron W. Maurice, City Clerk, City of York - Assistance to Southern Manitoba; I I - 2 Correspondence received from Novina Wong, Metropolitan Clerk, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto - Proposed Legislative Framework For a New Municipal Act - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Consultation Documents; I I I - 4 Correspondence received from Narda Hoogkamp, 276 Mill Street North, Newcastle, LIB IJ3 - Parking; I I - 5 Correspondence received from Sheila Keating-Nause, Senior Policy Analyst, Federation of Canadian Municipalities - 1997 Policy Development Book; I I - 6 Correspondence received from James W. Knight, Executive Director, Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Notice of 1997 Annual General Meeting; I I - 7 Correspondence received from David Hirsh, President, Greater Toronto Home Builders' Association - Parade of New Homes; I I - 8 Correspondence received from Victor Doyle, Senior Planner, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Minister's Order Delegating Planning Applications Currently Before the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; I I I - 9 Member Communication received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario entitled "News From the Fiscal and Labour Policy Portfolio"; I - 10 Correspondence received from Neal Cathcart, Reeve, Township of Cavan - Peterborough County/City Restructuring; I I - 11 Minutes of a meeting of the Clarke Museum & Archives held on May 6, 1997; I I - 12 Correspondence received from Ministerial and Executive Services, Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Citizenship Ceremonies; I I I I II I II II i I II Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS II II i II i II I II i II t II I II i " t I I I I 1-3 Bill 86 Ll1.PR 1-18 Speeding - Empire Crescent, Courtice T07.GE - 5- June 9, 1997 I - 13 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority held on May 21, 1997; I - 14 Correspondence received from Bruce Taylor, Town Clerk, Town of Pickering - Resolution reo Manitoba Flooding; I - 15 Correspondence received from C. Dodds, Assistant City Clerk, Toronto Corporate Services - Removal of Premium Fee Charged to G.T.A. Drivers; I - 16 News Release received from the Atomic Energy Control Board entitled "AECB Publishes Recent Radiation Doses From Darlington and Pickering Nuclear Stations"; I - 17 Correspondence received from the Citizens' Network on Waste Management - Recycling; and I - 19 Correspondence received from Georges C. Clermont, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Canada Post Corporation. Flight For Freedom Literacy Awards. Resolution #C-437-97 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Pingle lHAT the correspondence dated April 30, 1997, from The Honourable AI Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, forwarding a copy of the regulations pertaining to Bill 86, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-438-97 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Pingle lHAT the correspondence dated May 28, 1997, from John Melmer, 23 Empire Crescent, Courtice, LlE 1 V7, regarding speeding on Empire Crescent, Courtice, be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-7 Clarington Rehabilitation Clinic Sign Replacement T07.GE D - 8 Sanitary Sewers - Orono EOl.GE I - 6- I June 9, 1997 Resolution #C-439-97 I Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski I THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-438-97 be amended by adding the following thereto: I "and that the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Public Works." "CARRIED" I The foregoing Resolution #C-438-97 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. I Resolution #C-440-97 I Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated June 3, 1997 from the C1arington Rehabilitation & Sports Injuries Clinic requesting an amendment to the current sign by-law, be received; I THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development for consideration in conjunction with the review of the Municipality's sign by-law; and I THAT the Clarington Rehabilitation & Sports Injuries Clinic be advised of Council's decision. I "CARRIED" I Resolution #C-441-97 I Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the petition submitted by residents requesting the installation of sewers in Orono, be received; I I THAT the petition be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham for their review and consideration; and THAT Wendy Bangay, lead petitioner, be advised of Council's decision. I "CARRIED" I I I \ , J II II i 1 Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 7 - June 9, 1997 D - 4 Resolution #C-442-97 Durham Countryside Adventure Fl1.CH D -6 Redevelopment of Tyrone Park R04.GE Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated May 15, 1997 from Sandy Archibald, Chairperson, The Durham Countryside Adventure Committee requesting financial assistance for The Durham Countryside Adventure to be held September 13 and 14, 1997, be received; THAT the request be denied; and THAT Sandy Archibald be advised of the Municipality's grant process. "MOTION LOST' Resolution #C-443-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated May 15, 1997 from Sandy Archibald, Chairperson, The Durham Countryside Adventure Committee requesting [mancial assistance for The Durham Countryside Adventure to be held September 13 and 14, 1997, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer to meet with the committee and examine the marketing opportunities available for the Municipality of Clarington with a spending limit of $3,000; THAT the required funds be allocated from Account #7007-X-298; and THAT Sandy Archibald be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-444-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated May 23, 1997 from Frank Simpson, Tyrone Community Centre and Neal Smith, Tyrone Athletic Association regarding a meeting which took place on April 30, 1997 to discuss the redevelopment of Tyrone Park, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works for review in conjunction with the report which is being prepared in regard to this matter; and THAT Frank Simpson and Neal Smith be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -1 Resolution re: Bill 84 ClO.AD D - 2 Incineration of Municipal Waste E07.GE D-3 Resolution reo Rights & Privileges of Pedestrians at Unprotected Road Crossings ClO.AD D.5 Resolution reo Privatization of Fire Departments Bill 84 ClOAD D-9 Oil Crisis M06.GE I - 8- June 9, 1997 I Resolution #C-445-97 I Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott I THAT the correspondence dated May 20, 1997, from Ron W. Maurice, City Clerk, City of York, requesting Council's endorsement of a resolution pertaining to Bill 84, be received for information. I "CARRIED" I Resolution #C-446-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott I THAT the correspondence dated May 30, 1997, from Murray Clamen, Secretary, Canadian Section, International Joint Commission, forwarding a Policy Statement on the Incineration of Municipal Waste, be received for information. I "CARRIED" I Resolution #C-447-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah I THAT the correspondence dated May 13, 1997, from Ronald C. Lathan, City Clerk, City of Burlington, requesting Council's endorsement of a resolution pertaining to Rights & Privileges of Pedestrians at Unprotected Road Crossings, be received for information. I "CARRIED" I I Resolution #C-448-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated May 20, 1997, from Denis Kelly, City Clerk, City of North York, requesting Council's endorsement of a resolution pertaining to Bill 84, be received for information. I "CARRIED" I Resolution #C-449-97 I Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT the correspondence dated May 30, 1997, from E. Kenneth Ranney, 6 Merryfield Court, Bowmanville, LlC 4L2, regarding his prediction of approaching oil crisis, be received; I I I Council Minutes - 9 - June 9, 1997 COMMUNICATIONS lHAT the correspondence be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer to determine whether the Ministry of Environment and Energy shares these concerns; and lHAT Kenneth Ranney be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION COMMITTEE REPORTS Report #1 Resolution #C-450-97 G.P.A Report of June 2, 1997 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah lHAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of June 2, 1997, be approved with the exception of Item #12. "CARRIEDlI Item #12 Resolution #C-451-97 Confidential Property Matter Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah lHAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting, be confirmed. "CARRIED ON 1HE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nav Conflict of Interest Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Hannah Councillor Novak Councillor Scott Mayor Hamre Councillor Pingle Councillor Elliott Report #2 Councillor Dreslinski made a declaration of interest with respect to the Addendum to Report CD-26-97; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Dreslinski indicated that her son is employed by the International Motorsport Group Inc. Council Minutes REPORTS Report #2 Amendments to Noise, Public Entertainment and Exhibitions Held for Hire or Gain By-laws C01.GE Report #3 Tourist Information Centre FI7.GE - 10- June 9, 1997 I I I I I Resolution #C-452-97 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the Addendum to Report CD-26-97 be received; THAT the Addendum to Report CD-22-97 be lifted from the table and received for information; THAT the amendments to the Municipality's Noise By-law (By-law #89-184, as amended), the Public Entertainment, Festivals and Parades By-law (By-law #78-50, as amended) and the Exhibitions Held for Hire or Gain By-law (By-law #91-56) as set out in Attachments 1, 2 and 3 be passed; and I I I I I I I I I I I I I I THAT a copy of the Addendum to Report CD-26-97 be forwarded to Mosport Park Limited, International Motorsports Group and the North Clarington Ratepayers' Association. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-453-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT Report ADMIN-25-97 be received; THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the purchase of the Nantucket Sales Pavilion from Halminen Homes Limited, not to exceed $58,000.00; THAT Council waive the Purchasing By-law 94-129, Section 5.06, FORTHWITH; and THAT the By-law attached to Report ADMIN-25-97 marked Schedule "A" be approved, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary agreement. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOlE" Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Hannah Councillor Novak Councillor Scott Mayor Hamre Councillor Elliott Councillor Pingle I I Council Minutes REPORTS I Report #4 I Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Works Extension F11.PR I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I - 11- June 9, 1997 Resolution #C-454-97 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report WD-36-97 be received; THAT the Treasurer be anthorized to make application to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval under the Federal-Provincial Infrastructure Works Extension, for the Bowmanville B.LA. Streetscape Revitalization Project; THAT the funding for Clarington's share of costs of the project, $116,782, be obtained from the funds due from Clarington Place (Willsonia Industries) and Markborough Properties, for the Bowmanville B.IA. under their agreement with the Municipality; THAT Conncil pass the By-law attached to WD-36-97 to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; THAT the Director of Public Works and the Treasurer review other projects with the goal of being in a position to proceed immediately with the projects should additional funding become available under the Infrastructure Program, or if for some other reason the Bowmanville B.LA. is unable to commit to the use of these funds; and THAT the request of the B.LA. for an interest free loan of $47,997 to be repaid over six (6) years, be approved, with the funds be taken from the Impact Escrow Reserve Fund #5001-50-X. "CARRIED ON TIlE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Elliott Councillor Hannah Councillor Novak Councillor Pingle Councillor Scott Mayor Hamre Council Minutes REPORTS Report #5 Property Inventory A06.GE Report #6 Older Adult Centre A19.0L - 12- June 9, 1997 Resolution #C-455-97 Moved by Councitlor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Addendum to Report ADMIN-24-97 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-456-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Confidential Report ADMIN-26-97 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a ltclosed" session of Council. UNFINISHED BUSINESS "CARRIED'! Resolution #C-457-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT the delegation of Norm Leigh be acknowledged; THAT the Municipality of Clarington pay the $8,000 yearly fee to participate in the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance for a one year trial period, with the funds to be allocated from Account #7007.X-298; and THAT Norm Leigh be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIEDlI Resolution #C-458-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT the delegation of Kevin Holmes be acknowledged; THAT his comments be referred to the Director of Planning & Development for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Kevin Holmes be advised of Council's decision. !'CARRIED" I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Council Minutes BY-LAWS I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I - 13- June 9, 1997 Resolution #C-459-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 97-119 being a by-law to authorize a contract between Rogers Cantel Inc., North York, Ontario, in respect of the Supply of Cellular Telephones and Air Time, to the Municipality of Clarington; 97-120 being a by-law to establish a Reserve Fund for Tyrone Community Centre; 97-121 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs (the Province); 97-122 being a by-law to establish a Reserve Fund for Bowmanville Business Improvement Area; and 97-123 being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with the owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T-87056 and any mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of 18T-87056. IICARRIEDI1 Resolution #C-460-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 97-127, being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Halminen Homes, Courtice, Ontario, for the purchase of the Nantucket Sales Pavilion, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Hannah Councillor Novak Councillor Scott Mayor Hamre Councillor Elliott Councillor Pingle Council Minutes BY-LAWS CONFIRMING BY-LAW OTIffiR BUSINESS CONFIRMING BY-LAW - 14- June 9, 1997 Resolution #C-461-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 97-119 to 97-123 inclusive and 97-127, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-462-97 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the meeting be "closed" for the purpose of discussing a property matter. lICARRIED" Resolution #C-463-97 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council, be ratified. ItCARRIED" Councillor Dreslinski made a declaration of interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the Confirming By-law. There was no business considered under this section of the agenda. Resolution #C-464-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 97-128, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 9th day of June 1997, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II II , 11 II I I I I I I I I I I I I Council Minutes - 15- CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-465-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the third and final reading of By-law 97-128 be approved. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-466-97 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:58 p.m. "CARRIED!! June 9, 1997 MAYOR CLERK I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I JUN 0S '97 10:43 C.L.O.C.A. <~l.\. tJc.lLLO:P(~ --- COUNCIL INFORMATION P.2....2 1-1 i<i'" f/ Central JUN 6 ;1;. ..".., l.ake Ontario ~ Con,,~,ion 4 02 PH '91 News Release 100 Whiting Avenue, OShawa, ON, LIH 3T3 (905) 579-0411, fax (905) 579-0994 Issue Date: June 5, 1997 Release Date: Immediate AGENDA PHOTO OPPORTUNITY -- Giving aack To Nature At Stephen's Gulch Conservation ~"ea - . On June 7, 1997 the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority along with the 7th Bowmanville Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers will be helping to preserve natiire by a conducting a cleanup of Stephen's Gulch Conservation. Area in Claringtoli. The cleanup will start at 10:00 am and it is estimated OVer 1 ton of garbage will be removed from the area. "It is great to see young people taking responsibility for their environment by cleaning up the mess left by others that were irresponsible ~ did not dispose of their waste properIYl~'-states Russ Powell, CAO of the Authority."Conservation laridS-like Stephen's Gulch belong to aU who live in or visit oUr community; by working together we can protect the health of the watershed we all live in." The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority would like to thank the 7th Bowmanville Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers for their assistance and BFI.Waste Systems in Courtice for donating the collecting bin for the cleanup. - -------~- . .,.i' "'DisTR~!ON For more informatIon please contact the Authonty Office, 579-0411. ! CLERK ..__./2.:2_._ Directions: To get to Stephen's Gulch Parking Lot travel south on Bethe~ a'\~G&r frM' _._ ,,' Taunton Road to Stephen's Mill Road, turn left and travel to the parking l<:jt ~<*~__ ,...:" hand side. ". i-COPiES TO: - t~-:~ ..' -~ L__ I c:/cr.ed/ne'1'~leaseIsJUkh.ooc: i . r----....... What we do on the land is mirrored in the water. 1--'--' 1 r--..---.... J 1...-' :j ;=;i:-=-~O~(?;::, _..J The Regional. Ifniclpallty . Durham' - Clerk's Department 15 RosslandRd. EaSt . Box 623 , . "by. Ontario, . Car\a~a UN 6A3 ' .05) 668,n11. " r (905) 668-9963 P.M. Madll~ A.M.C.T. , . .leglonalCle~ ....," . . . . .. . . . -. . . COUNCIL INFORMATIoN 1-2 101 12-' IlzIjAH'97 June 9, 1997 Ms. Marie P; Knight Deputy Clerk . Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperan~ Street. . Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3AG CommentS on the' ProDosed New MuniclDalAct - 'Our File:' L14-00 . . Ms. Knight, .th~ooPYQf ynurletter'youprp\liqoo tQ~elo 'the Hono~rable., ..,. AI Leach, MinisterofMunicipal Affairs and Housing, dated May 13; 1997, , cOncerning the. above matter was Presented to 'arid received for . . informatior;.l?yRegiqria.IGOlJn9i1 011 June 4; 1997. . . . ~''.t -: . - P.M. Madill; AM.C.T: Regional Clerk . ..; "'- PMM/db . j. :j 1 jl J OISTR!BunON: -.', I f'fCV I I '" _'n, ---,--- ^CK.SV ___ . I O~IGmAl TO: .,.. . '. CIES TO:. 1 F' '.~ .. !-" , ' * l00CMt-Post CoMumer:' . IF!' -L-1l:f. Ie ( '. J_~5:.-~-__ ". ---"-:-'-~r' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I DURHA~~r:~:~:h~~N~AI~;RMA!~CCIBII~~ID AGri~rDAN4J3 JUH 101997 MUNICIPALITY OF CtARINGTON MAYOR'S OFFICE We are pleased to inform you that effective June 1, 1997, Durham Access to Care has assumed responsibility for the Durham Region Home Care Program (previously managed by the Regional Municipality of Durham), and for Placement Co-ordination Services (previously managed by Oshawa General Hospital). The locations, telephone and fax numbers of these services will remain unchanged for an interim period. The mandate of Durham Access to Care is to provide a single point of access for the co-ordination of in-home care and placement co-ordination services, as well as information about and referral services to relevant health and social service agencies. It is our intention to continue to work closely with the other health care organizations in Durham and to maintain business as usual in the short term. However, we expect to implement several changes in service delivery during the coming months, including an open and competitive process for the provision of direct care services. This is in line with thli;! Government's direction to all Community Care Access Centres which will ailow commercial and not-for-profit agencies to compete for this business.' Please be assured that we will communicate with all potential suppliers in an open and timely way as we contemplate the implementation of this process. We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Janet Harris as the Chief Executive Officer of Durham Access to Care. Janet can be reached at (905) 430- 3308, Ext. 3501. - . The official opening of Durham Access to Care will take place at our Brock St. N. location. An invitation to you and your sta look forward to meeting you there. I ....-J ~ 4.. Phone (905) 430-3308 . 1-800-263-3877 . fax (905) 430-3297 I ' -.. .c...r-.,{ {Ye- . ..."....... 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(041&) 17100618' .mlll: amaCama.munlc;OM.con, For immediate attention Memorandum To: All Members 01 the Association 01 Municipalities of Ontario Michael Bowman Vice.chair, Business Education Tax Review Panel Business Education Tax Review Panel From: Re: I would like to invite you to participate In the consultations of the Business Education Tax Review Panel. ' As you may know, the government established the Panel, chaired by Cedrio RUchie, to consult broadly and advise the govemment on II fair, reasonable and sustainable distribution of - education taxes for commercial and indU$trial propertles. 1l1e Panel has also been asked to consider a dislribulion of eduoation property taxes that Is sensitive to the Province's economic objectlves, taking Into eccount the economlo reaUUes of different regions, different sectors and different sizes of business. To assist In Its deliberations, the Panel will be consulting with business. municipalities, sohool boards. and other Interested participants In Ottawa, london. Toronto, Sudbury and Thunder Bay during the month of June. A one-hour session, from ~:O,O to 10;00 a.m.. has been set aside in ead1 of the above cities for an In-camera discussIon with municipal representatlves. To assist in your presentation,lltaVe attached the press release announcing the Panel's appointment and a backgrounder describing the mandate of the Panel and posing some questions about the possible future direction for business eduoallon property taxes. A longer document wlll be avaUable upon request. I anticipate that these queslions will help stnlcture the olScussion. . The consultations will be held at the following looalions: Ottawa - June 10, 1997 lord Elgin Hotel. lady ElgIn Room 100 elgin Street London - June 11, 1997 london Convention Centre, Meeting Room Salon C 300 York Street T Of onto - June 12 and 13, 1997 MacDonald Block, Superior Room 900 Bay Street SUdbury - June 1 B, 1997 Ramada Inn, Palladium North Room 85.Sl Ann~ Road Thunder Bay - June 19.1997 Valhalla Inn, Viking Rcom 1 Valhalla Inn Road Please call Mary Manlates at (416)325-0425 to confirm your participation. On behalf 01 the Panel, we look fOlWard to your participation In this consultation process. The advice will undoubtedly be an Important component In shaping the Panel's der1beratlons and recommendations. June 3.1997 .---- --- -.- B&/B4197 ZZ>Z&:15 EST: ASSOCIATIon OF?-) JUN-04-97 WED 02:58 P~ A ~ 0 9B5&Z341&9 CLERH-CIaringtDn Mun Page BB3 FAX NO, 4169297574 P. 02/03 BUSINESS EDUCATION TAX REVIEW PANEL Consultation Backgrounder On April 17. 1997, the Government appointed a panel of representatives from the business community to advise on the issue of education property taxes on business. Education property taxes are currently the largest property tax paid by business in Ontario at about $3.5 billion per year. Effective business education tax rates (taxes as a percentage of estimated current value) vary considerably across the province and between property classes. This variation arises from decisions made in the past. such as: local school board spending and taxing decisions: generally higher rates of Business Occupancy Tax on industrial properties than on commercial properties: and differences in the relative growth of property values. The Panel's mandate is to consult with business, municipalities and other groups and advise the government on how to equitably set property tax rates for education for commercial I Industrial properties. taking Into account the economic realities of different regions. sectors and sizes of business in Ontario. The m'ain questions are: Tax Rate Structure . Should there be one or more province-wide property tax rates for education? . Should rates vary by size of business. sector. geographic area, munldpatity, school board. or business activity and why? Affordabilitv -~ . . How important is certainty In property taxation levels to business? What is business' ability to absorb changes in tax levels? Transition . Is it better to move quickly to the new system? . Should changes in the tax rates be phased in, to what extent and how? The Panel will not address the amount of property, tax revenue to be collected from business for education. The reform of the business tax on' educatiOn will be revenue-neutral- province-wide, revenues collected will remain the same. The Panel will not advise on the distribution of these tax revenues to school boards - school board budgets will be set by the Province in order to ensure access to high quality education province-wide. The Panel's mandate also excludes providing advice on property assessment Business properties. like other properties in Ontario. will be assessed at their current value on a regular basis. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1116/114/97 ZZ~26:S7 EST; ASSlICIATIlIK OF?-) JUN-04-97 WED 02:58 PM A M 0 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I 1 I 91156234169 CLEKK-Clarington Mun Page 11114 FAX NO. 4169297574 P. 03/03 News Release Communique ~ Ontario Mlntstry 0' Finance Queen sPark. Toronto ON M7,6. 1Y7 Minf&tClr. des FinanceS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aplil17, 1997 Qoeen Si ParK Toronlo ON M7A , Y7 .- TORONTO _ As part of the government's ongoing plan to create a fair property tax system aoross the Province. Finance Minister Ernie Eves today announced the members of the Business Education Tax Review Panel. The panel. comprised of five members from the business community. will consult with business and advise the government on a fair and equitable method of determining the allocation of education taxes for Commercial and Industrial properties. BUSINESS EDUCATION TAX REVIEW PANEL ANNOUNCED "The property assessment system in Ontario is unfair and out-of~ate. Assessments are based on property values that range from the 1940s to the early 1990s, When assessments are out-of~ate. Ihey cause taxes to be unfair. Property tax reform will reinforoe our governmenfs moves to support economic growth and create lobs." said Eves. The govemment Is making Important changes 10 the ways In which properties are assessed and to the delivery of services to ensure Ontarians receive better services at the lowest cost. The Province proposes to remove the cost of education from the residential property tax bill. Bus)nesses will continue to pay education property tax. A well educated labour force benefits business and business has a responsibl6ty to continue to support education funding. The Business Education Tax Review Panel will look at appropriate tax rates for business -that are fair and supportive of job creation, economic effieiepcy and competitiveness. while delivering appropriate funding for education. . The Chair of the Review Panel is Cedric Ritchie, who currenUy is a member of the Board of Directors of a number of corporations and is the former President and CEO of the Bank of Nova Scotia. . . Other Panel members include Jim Bennett, Vice President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business; Peter Bimie, Executive Vice President of Wabllron Steel Corp. In North Bay; Tayce Wakefield, Vice President of Corporate Affairs for General Motors Canada Umited; and Michael Bowman, a Lawyer and Partner with the Osler, Hoskln & Harcourt law firm. . f' I The Panel's first meeting is set lor Friday April 1 e, 1997. "Business people have told us that they want a fair system, where similar properties pay similar taxes for similar services," said Eves. "The Business Education Tax Review Panel will consider the business community's advice and will make' recommendations , taking into accounlthe economic realities of different regions, different sectors, and different sizes of business in Ontario." -30- For more information: Beverley Hammond Minister's Office (4 t 6) 326.9566 Janis Tomkinson Communications (416) 325.0545 Member Communication 9115&234169 CLERK-Clo.rington I1un Page BOZ FAX NO. 4169297574 P. 01 LrffilO Auochlllon of e'>,. Munlclpalltl.a _.. ..IYI of Ontario COUNCIL INFORMATION 3fau.""..~r...'....ii.ub 1701 r.....Io," IolSG lEI Tel: ("t.) 871..9851 . r.lC: (..t6) 871-4tAt ,",11111; amoAlIImD,munlcornoCom 1-5 I 86/84/97 11:11:42 EST: ASSOCIATIOn OF?-) J~N-04-97 WED 11:55 AM AM 0 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ~LE:R"'- For Immediate Attention MUNICIPALITIES GIVEN NEW LABOUR RELATIONS TOOLS TO COPE WITH CHANGING MUNICIPAL WORKFORCE THE ISSUE: AMO has reviewed and summarized a 33 page communications package on the Introduction of the Public Sector Transition StabHity Aot, 1997. ThIs important new legislation, If passed, could give municipalities tools to deal with restruoturing and other workforce changes resulting from Who Does What. THE FACTS: On Tuesday June 3, 1997. the Honourable ERZabeth Wilmer, Minister of Labour, Introduced the Public Seelor Transnion Stability Act. This new labour legislation, If passed. is Intended to give municipalities, and other broader public sector employers, Including hospitals and school boards. the tools thay need to deal with a number of oommon labour relations Issues. The Act may be extended. by regulation, to oover local utilities and other special purpose municipal bodies where the utility or special purpose body Is Involved In a merger or amalgamation. For the past several months, espeolally stnce the Who Does W/Jal announcements, AMO has been Impre5$lng upon the Province, the need to development a comprehenSIve approach to dealing with common labour relations issues resulting from restructUring and amalgamations and lhe realignment of provlnolal and municipal responslbl1llles. The new labour legislation Introduced today clearly Indicates thatlhey have heard AMO's message. In her statement to the House, Minister Witmer made [t very clear that,the Province \\'Quid not be eliminating anyone's successor rights and that they would not be overTidlng or changIng any eXisting collective agreements. As well, the Minister confirmed that contracting out is stili a viable opllon but Is an issue lor negotiations between the affected parlies. There are lour components 01 the Public S8cCor Transition Stabllily Act Public Seelor Labour Relations Transition Act Publio Sector Dispute Resolution Acl Amendments to the Pay Equity Aot Amendments to the Employment Standards Act O.e. winding down the Employee Wage Protection Program and severance pay provisions) Highlights are as follows: . Restructuring/Amalgamation related provIsions Public Sealor Labour Relations Transnlon Actio encourage collectiVe bargaining but establishes a process to resolve outstanding Issues .. _ establishes a temporary (probably about 4 yelll$) labOur Re\alions Transition CommissIon (LRTC) to help resolve the high volume of complex labour relations Issues arisIng from amalgamations and restructuring. Aller four years, there would be a relum to lradltional collecllVe bargaining. . LATC could deal with suoh Issues as hoW employees might be grouped for collective bargaining purposes or determining whIch union would represent employees. Where a slgnlflcant majority of employees are represented by one union. no vote Is required and that union represents the employees. Where twO unions are involved, no vote Is necessary If one represents more than 75% of the employees. In these cases ot signifICant majority, the existing agreement c:an remain. One significant chl!-nge Is that where at least 40 per cent 01 lhe employees In a bargainIng unit are not unionized, employees will be able to choOse whether or not to be represented by a union when a vote Is taken (which occurs under defined circumstances). p;:lQO V2 June 4. 1807 06/B4/97 11:12:3B EST: ASSOCIATIOft OF?-) JUN-04-@7 WED 11:56 An An 0 Member Communication. Alert: 9B5&2341&9 CLERK-Clarington "un Pdge BB3 FAX NO. 4169297574 p, 02 Municipalities Given New Labour Relations Tools... . In the event of restructuring or an amalgamation, there Is a provision for a "composite collective agreement" (made up of all previous collective agreements) that oan stay in place for up to one year to give employers time to determine how to proceed. This Includes protection for non-unionized employees during this interim stage. They would continue to be oovered by their previous contract of employment during this period. with respect to colleollve bargaining, currenl optlons still exist but also there is a provision in the Act which gives either party the opportunity to give notice 10 bargain a new or revised oollective agreement following an amalgamation or merger provisions lhat non-bargalnlng unit employee's seniority will be respected (i.e. equal recognition Is given to the years of service for unionized and non-unionized employees) . Dispute Resolutions/arbitration related provisions Public Sector Dispute Resolution Act permanently reforms the dispute resolutions process for fire, police and hospital sectors where strikes and lookouts are not allowed . establishes a permanent Dispute Resolution CommiSSIon (DRC) with Lieutenant Governor appOinting commissioners. The CommiSSIon has a number of powers, Including the ability to settle the terms of the collective agreements in the fire, police and hospital sectors If agreement not reached and choosing the most appropriate method for dispute resolution. IV. the request of either party, It oan administer a binding dispute resolution process during a flrst contract negotiation following a municipal amalgamation (i.e. the first post- amalgamation collectIVe agreement). encourages settlements through collective bargaining but where not possible, emphasis on resolving disputes quickly where both parties agree, option remains to have disputes resolVed privately (i.e. not by the Commission) if a dispute Is referred to the Commission~ there is no recourse to strikes or lockouts with respect to the first- agreement negotiations . Pay Equity and t=mp/oyment Standards related provisions . reforms to the Pay Equity Aot provide more llexiblllty In making a new pay equily plan following an amalgamation, merger or sale of business (requirement to establish a new plan If old one Is Inappropriate) . where muniolpallties amalgamate and there are several pay equity packages the new munlolpal employer Is not bound to adopt the "best one", but rather, can negotiate a new one that makes sense and is appropriate to the new municipality . provisions to clarify the responslbility of the new employer ~arding retroactive pay equity claims (i.e. limits unanticipated pay equity liability potentially dating back lQ,1990) . clarification that home ohild care providers are not considered empioyees of the municipalities for purposes of pay equity , amendments to the Employment standards Ad. regarding severance pay for employees transferring from the Ontario publlo Sector (OPS) to the broader publio sector (BPS) Introduced to prevent "double dipping" (I.e. provisions to ensure that transferring employees are entitled to one severance package only, The new employer has the option to have the T\9W employee's severance obligations transferred) NEXT STEPS: In order to maximize Its usefulness, this legislation needs to be In place by January 1, 199B to coincide with the transfer of many new responsibilities and proVIncial employees to the broader public sector. Accordingly, the time line for having this legislation passed Is very tight. The Province aims to have the sm receive Second Reading during this legislative session and hold oommlttee hearings through the summer. The goal \s to have the proolalmed this Fall. AMO will continue to \<eep you Informed as this Bill goes through the legislative process. Copies of the communications package can be obtained by dialing Fall-on-demand at (416) 326-6546 and follow the Instructions Of visit the Ministry of labour's Web Site at hltp:J/www.9ov.on.ca/LABlmain.htm.Afirst reading version of the public Sector Transition Stablllty Act, 1997 Is available on-Une through Munlcom. For more Information contae!: Joanne MGddaoul, Policy Advisor at (416) 971-9856 eld. 3:1.0 or al jme<ldaoui@amo.munlcom.com Maria Pontes at (416) 97t-9856, ext 326 or al mpontes@amo.munlcom. For fax lransmisslon probl911\s oonlaot: PaoeM J\lMI4..1K7 --------- I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 111(./114/9711:13:21 EST: ASSOCIATIOn OF'?-) J~N-04~g7 WED 11:57 AM AM 0 I I I I I I I I I I I I I )1 , II I I 9115(,2341(,9 CLERK-ClaringtDn Mun Page 11114 FAX NO, 4169297574 P. 03 Member Communication L rrn1C Association of \ (.~ ) Municipalities ......, ...ft/.l ...' of Ontario For Your Onformation us UnlY4"'ltt Avenue, Sulte t701 Toronta. ON M5G. 1ElI T&t. (~1B) 1It1Mt8Se. fax: ("1&) 911-8191 .mall: amagamo.lTIun(c;om.com For Immediate Attention PROVINCE REVIEWING PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDELINES ISSUE: The Ministry of Health is in the process of reviewing the Mandatory Health Programs and Services Guidelines for Public Health. The Public Health Branch has released revised program guidelines for consultation. BACKGROUND: As part of its Who Does What direcllons, the Province announced that municipalities will fuRy fund community public health programs effective January 1, 1998. The Province will relain funding responsibility for services with a province-wide focus such as immunizations. The Health Protection and Promotion Act specifies that boards of health must provide or ensure the provision of a minimum level 01 public health programs and authorizes the Minister of Health to establish guidelines that represent minimum standards for these programs. The proposed guidelines specify the programs and services which all boards of health will be required to provide..: " , The revised program gUidelines document outlines proposed program standards for prevention of chronic discases and injuries (includes early cancer detection, and disease and Injury prevention), family health (includes reproductive, sexual and child health), and infectious disease (includes disease control, food safety, safe water, rabies control, Infection control, sexually transmitted diseases, HIVlAIDS, T8 control and vaccinations). CU~RENT STATUS: The Ministry of Health has circulated proposed guidelines and has requested responses by June 27'h. Municipalitics are encouraged to review the proposed gUidelines and forward responses to the Ministry of Health via fax at (416) 314-7078. To receive a copy of the consultation document, please call Bani Bawa at the Ministry of Health at (416) 327-7395. AMO will bo developing and submItting a response.tei the proposed guidelines. Please forward your municipality's comments on the proposed guidelines to Jill Vienneau, Policy Advisor by phone or by fax. For lurther Inlonnation contact: Jill Vienneau, POlicy Advisor al (416) 971-9856, ex!. 314 or at jvlenneau@amo.munlcom.com or by lax (416) 971-6191. For lax tranSlTisslon problems contact: Maria Ponies at (416) 971-9856, eX! 326 or at mponles@amo.municom.com .fI.jne"'1ilO1 PllQa 111 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I COUNCIL INFO~TION 1-6 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes of a meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee held on Thursday, April 3, 1997 at 1 :00 p.m. in Meeting Room #1 at the Municipal Administrative Centre ROLL CALL Present Were: Todd Hoffman, Chairman Laurie Davis, Durham Animal Adoption Sheila Elkington, Senior Animal Control Services Officer Wolf Klose, Jungle Cat World Marie Knight, Deputy Clerk Kerry Meydam Kim Morgan-Deriet Mary Novak, Councillor Evylin Stroud Gregory.'Topolie, Courtice Pet Clinic Linda Bruce, Secretary Absent Were: Patricia Chatham Michael Hackenberger, Bowmanville Zoo Ted Kilpatrick, Bowmanville Veterinary Clinic Pat Pingle, Councillor Kristine Schofield Todd Hoffman chaired the meeting. Discussion ensued about several topics prior to the meeting being called to order. Evylin advised that all of the local veterinarians are in favour of participating in offering a discount certificate towards spay/neutering. Marie Knight circulated a copy of the new Animal Shelter letterhead. Dr. Topolie circulated a 1997 City of Oshawa licensing fee schedule a copy of which will be placed in the Animal Advisory Miscellaneous correspondence file. Discussion ensued pertaining to micro-chips a,s "the way of the future" for pet identification. . Animal Advisory Committee Minutes - 2 - April 3, 1997 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Resolution #AAC-10-97 Moved by Evylin Stroud, seconded by Marie Knight THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee held on March 13, 1997, be approved. "CARRIED" Marie Knight thanked Todd Hoffman, Chairman, for his excellent presentation to Council at the meeting of March 10, 1997. 2. ANIMAL SHELTER OPEN H9USE - MAY 10, 1997 Members of the Committee discussed details of the Open House to be held on May 10, 1997. The following items were planned: . Hours of "Open House" are 11 :00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. . Pony rides from 11 :30 a.m. - 1 :30 p.m. . Jungle Cat World presentation from 12:00 p.m. - 1 :00 p.m. . Face Painting by Sheila Elkington . " . Donation Box ' . Booth space to companies to display information in exchange for a suggested donation . "Kids & Pet" art to be displayed in "new" Animal Shelter . Sparky the Fire Dog Evylin Stroud will distribute the "Kids & Pet" art through the schools arid place ads in the local newspapers. Todd Hoffman will look into the feasibility of T-shirts as well as contacting businesses for assistance with the barbecue. Kerry Meydam, with volunteer assistance, will contact suppliers who may be interested in booth space as well as ~{)nfirming an obedience show for the event. The Committee will finalize all outstanding details at their next meeting to be held on May 1, 1997. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I Animal Advisory Committee Minutes - 3 - April 3,1997 3. OTHER BUSINESS Marie advised that a copy of the letter of appreciation sent to Jean-Michel Komarnicki will be placed in the Animal Advisory miscellaneous communications file. 8. ADJOURNMENT Resolution #MC-11-97 Moved by Wolf Klose, seconded by Greg Topolie THAT the meeting adjourn at 3:20 p.m. "CARRIED" T9~:ir EVt1m Stroud. Acting Chair ~e&) g~ L~ Bruce, Secretary I I I I I I I I I I I II , i II ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes of a meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee held on Thursday, May 1, 1997 at 1 :00 p.m. in Meeting Room #1 at the Municipal Administrative Centre ROLL CALL Present Were: Absent Were: Patricia Chatham Laurie Davis, Durham Animal Adoption Sheila Elkington, Senior Animal Control Services Officer Ted Kilpatrick, Bowmanville Veterinary Clinic Wolf Klose, Jungle Cat World Kerry Meydam Kim Morgan-Deriet Mary Novak, Councillor Pat Pingle, Councillor Kristine Schofield Evylin Stroud Linda Bruce, Secretary Michael Hackenberger, Bowmanville Zoo Todd Hoffman, Chairman Marie Knight, Deputy clerk Gregory Topolie, Courtice Pet Clinic Evylin Stroud chaired the meeting. Mayor Hamre stopped in briefly to congratulate the committee on their efforts to assist the Animal Shelter and for keeping Council informed of the committee's progress. She offered words of encouragement and continued support on behalf of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. Evylin Stroud asked that the minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee of April 3, 1997 be amended to reflect that the Spay/Neuter certificate program is still in the discussion stages and, to date, nothing has been finalized. Animal Advisory Committee Minutes - 2- May 1, 1997 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Resolution #AAC-12-97 Moved by Mary Novak, seconded by Sheila Elkington THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee held on May 1, 1997, be approved as amended. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak advised there will be a new Veterinary Clinic opening in Courtice at the plaza located on Hwy. #2 and Courtice Road. Dr. Greg Topolie, Courtice Pet Clinic, donated a total of 32 "treat bags" for dogs and cats to be used at the Open House. 2. ANIMAL SHELTER OPEN HOUSE - MAY 10, 1997 Discussion ensued to finalize details of the Open House. Councillor Novak advised that t-shirts with the new Animal Shelter logo would be ordered and available for sale at the Open House. After ",lengthy discussion, it was decided that vendors who offer similar services to tne'Animal Shelter would not be invited to host a vendor's table at the Open House. This item was carried on the following recorded vote: Resolution #AAC-13-97 Moved by Evylin Stroud, seconded by Councillor Novak YES NO.. Sheila Elkington Kim Morgan-Deriet Wolf Klose PatriCia Chatham laurie Davis Ted Kilpatrick Mary Novak Kristine Schoefield "CARRIED" I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I , I II J il . , , Animal Advisory Committee Minutes - 3 - May 1, 1997 Kerry Meydam will contact Cathy Aisling to inquire about a possible obedience training session for the Open House. Ted Kilpatrick will inquire if the Durham Region Veterinarian Association would like to display some related information. Ted Kilpatrick indicated that he would not like to see this event become too commercialized. Ted graciously donated 2 bar-b-ques for the day and will deliver them on May 8th to the Shelter. Ted will also inquire about the possibility of obtaining a sign from one of the local rental companies to advertise the Open House. Kim Morgan-Deriet, of Magik Morn Arabians & Canadian Sport Horses, has very generously donated a "pony party" as first prize in the Kids & Pets Art draw. Kim will also provide pony rides at the Open House with all proceeds going to the Animal Shelter. Evylin advised that advertisements announcing the Open House will run on May 3rd in the Independent and May 7th in the Statesman. Evylin generously donated the remainder of the cost of the ad which offsets the coupons collected earlier. 3. OTHER BUSINESS Jennifer Cooke joined the meeting to share ber expertise in planning an event of this nature. Jennifer offered a media contachlist as well as a P.A. system. for the day of the event. Everyone thanked Jennifer for her input and taking time from her busy schedule to help the Committee. . Discussion took place about the possibility of a yard sale and it was decided to refer this item to the next meeting. Councillor Pingle suggested increasing the number of pets allowed per household. This item will be referred to the By-laws/Policies sub-committee. Animal Advisory Committee Minutes - 4 - May 1, 1997 4. ADJOURNMENT Resolution #AAC-14-97 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Kim Morgan-Deriet THAT the meeting adjourn at 3:20 p.m. ~~ ~/J~g li da Bruce, Secretary '.~~ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I , I J1J(CIBIIWll!ij)I -7 AGENDA JUN 161997 ~1Y/UfF'1fafl'1/lL CUJ.C/ C~ITY OFClARING'tb~"!f/b J-'n MAYOR'S OFFICE Lfu.l.J.Wu1cL J..:l&to J-~ A1'Wl- ~~ ~ .& ~- 1f~..J..JLd c.1wWtl/1"ort- ~ S ~ .c':J~::~~Y~1.1:.~ .~ WM.l. 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" ':'~, ' " ' Girl's heart' inenlJs as she receives new puppy By CiNDY UPSHALL nuSWEE!C.$TAFPWRITEI\ , : BoWMANYILLE - It was puppy::Jovc at fi~t sight -in Bowmanvil1e yesterday..compli- menlS of me Durham Regional Police Service. . Police officials surprised 11- yw-old Nadine WOolford wilh Lupa. a 14-wcek-Old German shepherd puppy Wednesday. Ul replace the youth's .oine-week- old puppy which was. killed by an _ EngUsh. - bull terrier last month. "She's so cute."Noldine said shortly after' receiving the puppy,- tears roUing down her cheeks as the dog ticked her face. ""'Thank you very much_ I like her a lOt" The presen.lation was the idea of Constable Peter Vanderduirri of the poIice's-eanine unit. The unit- bad. put _ out an appeal recently for donations to help expand the program and Lupa was one of tbc puppies offered to the program. "I actually turned the dog jown because of the age of the :log; says Const. Vanderduim. :lC.plaining the unit can only take :logs be~n one and twO years )\d. ]ben he spotted ari article in :laringtOll This Week describ- ng how Nadine had lost her )Uppy Bambi in an attaCk by mother dog and _decided - he . Nould ask the owner of -Lupa if ;he would like to give it to the .> , BOWMANVILLE: Nadine. Woolford SeiPOLlCElPage 3 received a surprise 0" WedneSday' when " ' .,' Ron f'lell9nIroIl11 W..J< ' Durhiun Regional Pol;!>> presente4 her.with, this pUppy. , ',' ,:. ------~---~--~~~ ij: -.'~ '.'; I I I I I I I I I I I ~ I I I I I ~ II I .1 va~an I II II i II I II I r II I I II II II I !I I II I 'I I I I COUNCIL INFORMATION 1-8 71ie CiIy ~ TtmJ1t/g JUN 16 The City of Vaughan 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive Vaughan, Ontario Canada L6A 1T1 Tel [905] 832-2281 3 07 PH '97 June 12, 1997 Patti Barrie, Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowfrlanviile, Ontario L 1C 3A6 Dear Ms. Barrie: RE: TOWNSHIP OF KING CHALLENGE RED RIVER FLOODING FUNDRAISING In response to a challenge by the Township of King, the City of Vaughan has resolved to contribute $1,000.00 to the Red River Flood Victim fund. In addition staff will be encouraged to contribute to the relief effort by paying $2.00 per day each for participation in a "Dress Down Week." The City of Vaughan wishes to thank the Council and residents of the Township of King for initiating this worthy effort. and encourages other GT A Municipalities to foil?:" suit. "-';-.., JDUam i DISTRIBUTION I i CtERK...__.___.__ Scott Somerville - Chief Administrative Officer i Terri Caron - Commissioner of Legal & Corporate Services/City SOliCiio~CK. BY _'~__'m.__' ! ~~~~~~~~ TO:'---~;--:'~"-..l !_ f":. I copy to: I , i I r . , !------ j:=--~==~t- @ @'."'~;Co"t[.};)~:"6'h""J We recyde_ I I II II I II I I I I I I I I I I I I COUNCIL INFORMATION 1-9 JUH J6 3 08 PH '97 lUIBctIBIlWllll), JON 1 2 1997 '-UUlCIPALITY Of CLARINGlOO' MAYOR'S OFFICE 123 Parkway Avenue, Bowmanville, Ontario. LIC IBS June 4, 1997 The Mayor and Members of Council, Clarington Municipal Office, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario. LIC 3A6 AGENDA Mayor Hamre and Members of Council, Early in the spring, we requested and were granted permission to place a bench at Bowmanville Cemetery in memory of Craig Green and Grant Flintoff. We want to thank you for allowing us the opportunity of remembering these two special people. We would also like to pass on our appreciation to Gary Cox and his crew who generously offered their help, by picking up the bench for us and setting it up. At the south end of the cemetery, it looks good sitting between the trees. Already, we have heard positive comments from people visiting the cemetery about the bench. We know that it will be used and ~oyed by many. An inscribed plate will be added to the bench in the near future. Thank you again for helping us fulfill our wish. '-_ ....__.._.. i DlsTR'BunCiN-'l Sincerely, i Cl ERK -"-- f c ~ 4GK. BY -- t -~ X;~ i. :IRjGmAZ;;--=.~:'=:l Vktf. L COPiES TO: . i L"""'FUnloff i~i ~ h1 Dave and Manlyn Green i...:" .:~. _ fA: . .- CC: Stephen Vokes Gary Cox , ~_..... - .-----"-- , ..- ; .' /10~.. I I I II II i II i In Case of Transmission Difficulties, Please Call ~16-863-2101 Please Deliver To: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON COUNCIL INFORMATION 1-10 Jm" 7 8 117 AW'97 LtmlO ~ Ontario Mlnlotry of Munk:lpolAffah ond HOUllng 14" FIoot. TT7liloy SI1Ml, T...._. On., MSG lieS Mini... dOl Alt.,..... Munk:lpal.. eI du Log_nt _em af Munlclpollll.. of DnIarItI SUI'" 1701. 393 un.......1ty Av....... Trcm.... Onll,.... MSG tEe ! I June 10, 1997 II Dear Municipal and Provincial Colleague: I Re: WHO DOES WHAT A WOW EDUCATION AND TRAINING PARTNERSHIP We are pleased to inform you that Provincial Ministries and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario have fonn:d a partnership for the development of an education and training initiative related to changes resulting from Who Does What. AMO is supported in this endeavour by a number of lI1II1Iicipal staff associations, including the Ontario Municipal Administrators Association, the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario, the Municipal F'mance Officers Association, the Ontario Good Roads Association, the Municipal Engineers Association, the Ontario Urban Transit Association, the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association and the Regional QUef :~dministrative Officers. The province and the municipal sector share a nun1ber of objectives including the need for a smooth tIllllSition so that the 'customer' experiences no break in the provision of services. We also share a desire for strong, capable self-reliant municipal governments and an effective redefmed, positive provinclal- municipal relationship. A joint education and training framework will help meet these objectives. In addition, it will achieve the following outcomes: · An acoeIerated, co-ordinated WOW education and. training program that makes efficient use of time and resources. . A deIiYer:y approach that embraces fair access for those in need of WDW education and training and that recognizes existing education and training strategies of municipal associations. What does this education and training partnership look-like? The partnership will be led by a joint Managemenr Committee. Provincial representation will iilvolve MMAH, MNDM, OMAFRA and MCSS and Cabinet Office's Centre for Leadership. AMO and an administrative official representing the basic types of Ontario municipalities - upper tiers, large and small municipaIilles and northern Ontario will represent the 1DIIIicipal sector. The Management Committee will develop and ovel'See the eltCCll,tion of an education lIDd training work plan to meet the needs of municipal and provincial staff. The work. plan will deal with arnicu1um preparation and delivery, its related communications and the monitoring and evaluation of training activities. .../2 I DISTRiBUTION I CLERK.. ------- I ACK. BY_, ORIGiNAl TO: ----. COP I ES TO: i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .' lune \0. \991 P~2of2 This committee's work will be supported by anAdvisory Group consisting of a representative from each of the Provincial Ministries involved in the WOW transferS as wen as the nRmicipal associations whose memben1hip is affected by those transfers. The Advisory Group will provide advice to the Management Committee as wen as identify the appropriate staff and association members to form project teams that will carry out some of the specific work plan actiVities. How will this education and training framework relate to the WDWTransition Teams? The Transition Teams are responsible for identifying implementation issues related to the government's WDW policy decisions and for providing advk:e on how best to resolve these matters. It is this 'output' that wlll form the content for the education and training cuniculum and inform the delivery activities. The initial focus of education and training will be JIII1IIicipal staff. elected officials as well as provincial staff to ensure a smooth transition of service delivery come 1anuary I, 1998. You will be kept informed as the work of the education and training Management Committee progresses, If you have any questions or particular interests related to this activity, please contact either Sue McDonald, MMAH, (416) 585-4237 or Pat Vanini, AMO, (416) 971-9856 ext. 316. ~. ~//4?' Jim Parker Assistant Deputy Minister (Acting) Municipal Operations Branch Doug Raven B~utive Director . . ASsociation of Municipalities of Ontario E- I I E_ ~l; f I. I , .. COUNCIL INFORMATION (""""'\'~""fg~ I-1t MUNICIPALITY OF CLARlNGTON JOI1I6 3 Os PH '97 i DIS TRIBUTION I , ! ClERKnn.___.._...'_ I ! ACI';. BY._._.~._..._..n__ I ! ORIGftlAl TO:._....___....... ,.. ! COPIES TO: t--, Kathleen Pasquet nominated L.B. Worthington, this was seconded by Sandra , Pennington. I .. . L.B. Worthington accepted the nomination. I t- NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY HALL BOARD Minutes of a meeting of the Newcastle Community Hall Board held on May 27, 1997 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Present Were: C. Abraham R.B. Rickard A. Dreslinski D. Schmiegelow D. Scott S. DeJong G. Worsley (secretary) Absent Were: M. Beck 1. ELECTIONS The elections were chaired by A. Dreslinski. A. DresIinski announced the new appointments for the next term - R.B. Rickard, S. DeJong and C. Abraham. Nominations were accepted for the new female elected position. Jean Rickard nominated Narda Hoogkamp, this Was seconded by Don HoImes N. Hoogkamp accepted the nomination. . Sandra Pennington nominated Kathleen Pasquet, this was seconded by L.B. Worthington. K. Pasquet accepted the nomination. Motion by Herb Taylor, seconded by Denis Schmiegelow to close nominations for female elected position. 'CARRIED' Nominations were accepted for the male elected position. Farncomb Le Gresley nominated Don Holmes, this was seconded by Pauline Sro~. . D. Holmes accepted the nomination. ;.- " '.., "<>:I.. I" :~-7}~~:;-~~ . . " 'c.olo lUG -. I . _ ._" "'. ~~ - '_."._' .~_..:. :..,-7--~~}.''"7':":' 3. MINUTES '., ~ o I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Herb Taylor nominated Denis Schmiegelow, seconded by Florence Taylor. D. Schmiegelow accepted the nomination. Motion by Pauline Storks, seconded by Kathleen Pasquet that nominations for male elected position be closed. 'CARRIED' A. Dreslinski and D. Scott counted the votes and returned to announce the outcome. Kathleen pasquet was elected to the female position Denis Schmiegelow was elected to the male position. 2. Bowling Alley The Bowling Alley was represented by Dorelia Forget. She informed the Board that the Alley would no longer be a sub committee to the Board, but would run on it's own, pay rent and obtain their own insurance as other renters do. A. Dreslinski suggested she contact Nancy Taylor regarding an umbrella insurance policy with other groups. D. Forget will continue to do their own caretaking duties. Top portion of outdoor bulletin board is for bowling alley. It is all right to put a sign in west side door window from time to time. Motion by A. Dreslinski, seconded by D. Scott THAT Bowling Alley wish be accepted and discussed at a later date. 'CARRIED' Motion by A. Dreslinski, secOnded by S. Dejong THAT April minutes be adopted as presented. 'CARRIED' 4. OLD BUSINESS Secretary to contact Simone Georges regarding House Tour lunch for LACAC Long distance calls on phone bill were testing for fire alann, B. Couch did not hang up as instructed. Stove grill heats up and then shuts off, Secretary will look up bill to see if still under warranty, let R.B. Rickard know. _ R.B. Rickard has ordered locks for electriCl!i panel in.Centennial Room for the Historical Room outlets, so that they are no longer shut off. R.B. Rickard is still handling leak in bowling alley. R.B. Rickard suggested we invite Dave Ibbotson to our next meeting to discuss pay schedule. 5. FINANCIAL I I I II I II II i II II I 'I II I I II t I I I I I I I I Motion S. Dejong, seconded by D. Schmiegelow THAT financial report be adopted as presented. 'CARRIED' 6. SUPERVISON Supervision for June 1997 was assigned. 7. BILLS Motion by A. Dreslinski, seconded D. Scott THAT all bills be paid as presented. C. Abraham 40.00 RB. Rickard 40.00 'CARRIED' S. Dejong 80.00 8. CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Horticultural Society regarding replacing the trees in front of building Motion by S. Dejong, seconded by R.B. Rickard THAT up to $400.00 to put aside for this project ifit is needed. 'CARRIEi:' Two letters from F. Horvath, one regarding grant p'~ocess to be filed. The other regarding fire alarm safety check also to be filed. ' 9. NEW BUSINESS Small Miracles is not cleaning the East Wmg properly, B. Couch will be instructed to go back to doing this room before 8:00 am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. He will also be reminded to sweep before he mops the hardwood floor. Discussion regarding 75th anniversary from the committee. F. Horvath had a quote for $55,000.00 for Bar Room minus heat and mechanical. He will discuss this further with RB. Rickard. C. Abraham and RB. Rickard will arrange a meeting with F. Horvath on June to discuss the project list and presentation to council. Secretary will try to get quotes before this meeting. I~ was agreed another meeting of the Board would be held on June 12 at 7~'00 to discuss the outcome of this meeting. G. Worsley received call from George Rickard of Lions saying they are not happy with the rent (under 5 hour rate) and find the building in a state of disrepair. Their was a discussion about caretaking duties not being done properly. ~.> , I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I . . Motion by D. Scott, seconded by R.B. Rickard THAT the chair do a performance review within the next four weeks on B. Couch. 'CARRIED' Secretary to send letter to George Rickard stating repairs would be checked into and at this time rental rates would not be changed. Electrical outlet to Masons storage room and repair to door to be done by Masons. We will pay for door repairs. G. Worsley to contact Sandi Archibald regarding Durham Countryside Adventure to give presentation at June 16th meeting. ADJOURNED 9:00 PM COUNCil INFORMATION 1-12 Report from the Mayor's Office II Bar II June 6.1997 II Dear Friends. MlJf\IlCIPAUTV Of CLARINGTON ! MAYOR'S OFFICE i I know you are enjoying the arrival of the summer II' I weather as much as I am. It's great to see our City . come alive with people planting their gardens, i I relaxing at outdoor cafes and just strolling. ; It's the time we can actually see what we've i I accomplished when citizens work in partnership I with local government. Perhaps seeing Toronto at , its best underlines the question many of you may be , I I asking: what kind of City wiII we have when the I summer of 1998 rolls around? We all know that a ! lot of major changes are on the horizon. II ' . ] The forced amalgamation of the seven Metro i municipalities by January I, 1998 is being rushed I. I into place with little time for proper discussion and . preparation. I delivered this message -- Slow Down II and Get it Right -- to the provincial government last I February and it's still true today. Now, 1 municipalities are scrambling to plan for '. I amalgamation and trying to cope with the many l challenges it poses. JUN 1 6 1997 ITO guide the City through this process, I proposed, and Council appro\'ed, a number of principles. We are now working to ensure that the best programs land policies of our City are retained in the new Toronto -- whether they be recreational programs, public health services or redeveloping the Idowntown. To make sure. citizens have a say, City . Council is holding a public consultation meeting Ion Thursday, June 26th at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, For more information, call 392-7833. I Hall AGENDA Because of the strong opposition to amalgamation as expressed in the referendum, work has also continued on a legal challenge to the City of Toronto Act, 1997. More than 100 citizens and five municipalities have joined forces to challenge the megacity legislation under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The case wiII be heard the week of July 7th. All the activity around amalgamation has obscured the fact that the province has not addressed the criticl}! issue of how the Greater Toronto Area should be governed. In the coming months, I wiII continue to press Queen's Park to establish an effective and responsible body to co-ordinate economic development and service delivery within theGTA. Meanwhile, the province has charged ahead with its downloading plan. Even with recently announced changes to the proposal, Metro property taxpayers wiII be on the hook for over $300 million in added costs. : Downloading wiII result in more, not less, confusion over managing such services as welfare, education and housing. I continue to work with other Ontario mayors and the Federal government to try to stop the' transfer of social housing to municipalities. OVER rJJ Toronto Barbara Hall Page 2 These are some of the challenges facing our City in the months ahead. But there are also many positive signs and opportunities, as well. If you recently received your tax bill, you'll notice that City taxes have been frozen for the fifth consecutive year, despite steadily declining financial support from senior governments. We have been able to continue providing quality services and programs to citizens. I'm proud of the careful planning work by council and City staff which has made this possible. I am particularly pleased that the City's budget also includes additional funds to help alleviate youth unemployment, homelessness and hunger. To support our vibrant arts sector, we have provided a new transition fund to soften the impact of provincial and federal cutbacks. This makes Toronto the only level of government which has actually increased funding for these important initiatives. As you travel around Toronto, you'll see more and more construction projects. Building cranes are everywhere, a sure sign that the economy is on the move. New buildings are going up and older ones are being converted for housing and a myriad of other uses. Building pennits in the first quarter of this year are up 19 per cent over 1996. There are exciting developments underway in the downtown, including the revitalization of the King- Spadina and King_Parliament areas. The "Kings" are humming now that Council has dramatically revised the planning process there. Buildings throughout the downtown are filling up and the vacancy rate in most premier towers is noW below five per cent, an encouraging decline compared to last year. As well, new neighbourhoods will be springing up in the area south of the CN Tower and further afield on the fonner Greenwood race-track. '.-1- <.~,_1C-- :,y. The Yonge-Dundas rejuvenation project is a big boost for both Yonge Street and our City's economy. Involving five city blocks, plans for the area include a civic square, a hotel and other retail outlets. These changes will bring families, shoppers and tourists back to our main street again. It's clear from all this activity that Toronto has a reputation as a good place in which to invest. But we can't sit back and assume that investment and jobs will automatically flow here. I I I I I I I I I I I have been working hard to find new and exciting ways to promote Toronto.1 have established a direct marketing campaign for the City of Toronto to capitalize on our Fortune magazine ranking as the world's best city in which to live and work. We are agressively seeking jobs and investment beyond Canada in specific sectors. Recognizing the need to nurture the companies and jobs which are here now, we have developed FastForward, Toronto's economic development sttategy. The aim is to support key sectors such as fmlmce, business services, knowledge-based industries and retail. I'd like to hear from you on these or any other issues. The contact numbers are at the bottom of this page. Meanwhile, I'm looking forward to seeing you out and about at the festivals and happenings which make summer in our City so magnificent. I -------..-----..---------- .- i DISTRIBUTION' j GLER~ D \ .J.GK. V D:--'-~ ,,"-~g.a}G}. I \ COPIES TG: Mayor ~ Mayor's Office, 2nd FIJm Ci MSH 2N2, Tel: 416-39~lQQl~ 1,,--,.-- - ; C-... ,---"- I .... I - ;--- -_.-- .+. Indian and Northern Affaires indiennes Affairs Canada et du Nord Canada I I I )1 ! II II JUN 1 2 1997 MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON MAYOR'S OfFICE Re: National Aboriginal Day products As you may recall, in June 1996, the Governor General proclaimed June 21 as National Aboriginal Day. il In its Royal Proclamation, the Governor General stated, "Whereas the Aboriginal peoples of Can~da have made and continue to make valuable contributions to CanAllim society and it is considered appropriate that there be, in each year, a day to mark and celebrate these contributions and to recognize the diffclent cultures of the Aboriginal peoples ofC""AlI,, " I II II II I II , II It is a day that recognizes the contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and M6tis people to the development of Om~..l~ It also supports the United Nations' International Dccadeofthe World's Indigenous Peoples (1994-2004). The federal government is encouraging all ('.an~..l;ms to celebrate, learn about and honour Aboriginal peoples' cultma1 heritage this June 21. We hope that you will display this poster and distribute the pamphlets IDIl hnnIrmMb to people who frcqueot YO\D' place ofwork. If you need any more copies of the poster, pamphlet or bookmark, please contact our kiosk at: Canada COUNCIL INFORMATION 1-13 3 Os PH '97 Your lile Volre reference OUr Me Notre reference AGENuA Objet: Les produits de la Joumee nationale des Autochtones Comme vous vous en rappelcz sOrement, en juin 1996, Ie Gouverneur general a declare Ie 21 juin 1a Joumee nationale des Autochtones. Lors de sa proclamation royale, Ie Gouverneur gen6ral a d6c1ar6 : << Attendu que les peuples autochtones du ('.an~tl~ ont contribuC et continuent de contribuer de fa90n remarquable & la soci~ canadieone t..l il est jug6 opportun de ..l6signer une joumee dans l'lIIII16e pour souligoer et cClebrer cette contrilmtion et reconnaitre les diverses cu1turCs de ces peuples. . , ' Cctte joumee pennet de met1re en va1~ la,. . contribution des Premieres ilations, des Inuits, et des M6tis au dCveloppeDient dti'o;n~d~..et sa designation appuie la D6!:ennie '., intemationale des POPu.I.ations autochtOnes.' . decretee par lesNationsUnieS (1994-2004). . Le gouvernement fed6ral encourage tous les CanAlliens & c6lebrer et & honorer, ce 21 juin, 1~b6ritllge cu1turel des peuples autochtones, . 8insi qu'&SC finniliMiser avec cedemicr. . 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MARIE - Five local govemments and a partnership of schoo! boards have been recognized for their Innovative approaches to providing end P!lylng for public services and facilities, Ernie Hardeman, Parliamentary Asalstant to the Mlnlater of Municipal Affairs and Housing AI leach, said today. Tha City of Etoblcoke, the CitY .of Guelph, the Regional Municipality of Hamilton- Wentworth, tha Town of Ustowel, the Town of Wl]ltchurch-5touffvllla and the York Region Board of Education end York Region Roman Catholic Separata School Board were honoured as part of the 1997 Ontario Local Government Innov3tlvef'ulJlk> Service Delivery Awards, handed out at the annual meetlng of the Assoclatlon of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTOJ, being held in Sault Ste. Marle this week. . Etoblcoke won a plaque award for a municipal and school multi-use project In partnership with the Etobicoke Board of Education and the Metropolitan Toronto Separata School Board; for a public-privata partnership to ranew end anlarge a local sports facility end include municipal uses; and for compatitive Intemal-extemal bidding to achieve alternative sarvice delivery aavings. . Guelph received a certificate of merit for a partnership with local residents in racycling, converting to a two-container, wet-dry waste management aystem. . Hamilton-Wentworth won a plaque award for an effective competitive bidding process In prlvati2ing Hamilton International Airport and for an innovative lon9-tenn airport management end marketing agreement with Its private partner, Tradeport International Corporation. . Ustowel received a certificate of merit for better service value' through a partnership with Philip Utilities to operate and maintain e local wastewater plant and pumping stations. . Whltchurch-Stouffvllle racelved a certificate of marlt for a private-publlc partnership in the construction and use of a new railway station facility. ,-__ 12 I. DISTRIB..UTION -CLERK - ACK. BY ORIGINAl TO: COPIES TO, r-=- f- 1- t.;Hr ,.._ "" .2- ., . York Region Boerd of Eduoatlon and York Region Romen Catholic Separate School Board won plaque awards for B consortium they fanned to achieve cost savings tn school bus transportation. counselling services, "multi-use facilities and raising revenue In non-traditional ways. "These winners all demonstrated what this government fully endorses - innovatioo, creativity and cost savings,. Hardeman told AMCTO members at theiF annual conference in Sault 5t8. Marie. nl congratulate them and encourage other municipalities to continue to seek new ways of doIng business to save taxpayer,,' dollars and deliver better services at les$ cost." The awards are jointly sponsored by the Ministry 01 MunicIpal Allalrs and Housing and the Ministry 01 Educetlon end Trllinlng for the public sector. Price Waterhouse on behall 01 the Canadian Councillor Public Private Partnerships end the private sector. and the stakeholder professional associations at the locallBvel; The M~nlclpal Finance Officers' Association, the AssocIation of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario and the Ontario Association of School Business OfficIals. The latter associations form the selactlon committee recommending the awards. The annual Ontario Local Government Innovative Public Servica Delivery Awards program recognizes local govarnments lor new approaches to flnanclng end buUding Infrastructure such as transportation, sewer, water and community recreational tacilltles. The progrem covers Innovatlve pertnershlps In operations. capltallacUlties and alternatlve service delivery. To be eligible. projects must demonstrate tangible banetits such as operating andlor capital cost savings. efficiencies and service Improvements, effective use 01 non- tradItional capital improvement Bnd procurement sources, and co-ordlnation of resources and objectives among government and private partners. The 1997 selection committee commented that en the awerd winners demonstrated savings and benefits lrom Innovative ways 01 doing business and that the idea. should be Widely communicated across the munlclpal sector. Entry lorms lor the 1998 Ontsrio Local Government Innovative Public Service .Dellvery Awerds will be distributed this tall. , .or more infonn!ltion,. please contaCt: Oal. Taytor, Senior economist Mlnll'lry af Munldp81 Affairs BAd Housing 1418) 585-8292 Terry Stephen, Paf'tMr Prtc. Wa1..-MaUle {4161 3e6~244 DISpOnlble en fTwnl;Iis Viattthe Mlniftrv of Munlclp81 Affairs and Houslng's World Wier. Webllfte l1:.http://www.mm1h.gov.on.0I ',"; .,,, Jit ..1"' :1W ~r1 .1', ;~k: 11 ~, 'I'. ,w- :i+ ~, ':I~'. :,-, , '1: ;l~; )1. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Member Communication 905C,2341C,9 CLERH-Clarington l1un Page 1102 FAX NO. 4169297574 P. 01/02 COUNCIL INFORMATION 1-15 I ~'O Association of . \ ~.,,: J Munlclp"UUes ..___\ JTt/I ._/ of Ontario OC,112/97 22:14:27 EST: ASSOCIATIOn OF?-} JUN-12-97 THU 05:37 PM A M 0 JUN 16 3 OB PH '91 303 UnlVef*lty Ava, 8urte 1701 "toronlo. ON M5G 1ES /'...LERT Tl!Il: (418) 971.8'6'. fax: (,UU) 971...UiI1 emsrt amOCDlmo_munlcom.com For immediate action Province Announces Social Assistance Reform Act The Facts: The Social Assistance Reform Act was announced by the Honourable Janet Ecker, Minister of Community and Social Services In the Legislature today. The legislation which will replace the General Welfare Asslstanoe Aot, the Family Benefits Assistanoe Act, and the Vocational Rehabilitation Servioes Aot, Includes the. following pieces of legislation; . The Ontario Disability Support Program Act . The Ontario Works Act The Ontario Disability Support Program Aot and the Ontario Works Act set out In broad terms, eligibility requirements for each program and the benefits to which eligible recipients are entitled. Regulations will set out specillc program requirements. The legislative framewort< for the Ontario Disability Suppo.rt"program sets out the general features of a separate income support program for people wlthtlisabilities. It includes a definition of disability to clarify that only those who experience 'substantial restrictions in the activities of everyday living will be eligible for the program. The legislative framework for the Ontario Works program is based on the Govemment's goal of linking work and welfare, and includes the following objectiVes; . assisting people to achieve self-sufficiency through employment; . ensuring that assistance is directed to people who are truly in need; combatting fraud and abuse and increasing accountability for taxpayers dollars; and . improving service through a single-tier delivery system by municipal government and reducing admInistrative costs and duplication. Features of the Ontario Works Program Include the following: . a requirement that sole support parents with children in school participate In Ontario-Wort<s employment-related activities; . a range of employment supports will be provided in conjunction with income supports which include community placements, job search supports, Job-speciflo training, and employment placement; . Increased measures regarding fraud prevention and control Including the use of identification technology, and Increased information sharing abilities; June lZ. 1997 P_ll2 Maria Ponies, Administrative Assistant, Policy and Government Relations (416) 971.9856 ext. 326 or emall: mpontes@amo.municom.com rt~~R;~f~~~T! t.....LL "....,--------~']' '. ' . I i ; ACK. BY ___..h..... ! I ;:'(\~IG~NAl IO. i : '. . .m_~..,...~.,_~: ... .--- ....1 ;-(RjpttSf\fO: . 1 : r'. . -.-." . .. ... t ~ I i - ... t. ..I -_.....' rx i~ ~: ---- \ \._.._.-"'.'-"~=-_.. i I ~ ~~.___~ ..-;;: -----; -PaiJe.el2 -o! " I] r L;~~~~~;-~-:f;;?~\ .. '. /j<;Co. LLe-.f".l ' 06/12/97 22:15:10 EST: ASSOCIATIOn OF?-) JUN-12-97 THU 05:37 PM A M 0 9056234169 CLERK-CIarington Mu" Page 003 FAX NO. 4169297574 P. 02/02 Member Communication - Alert: Province Announces Social Assistance Reform Act financial assIstance to young people under the age of 18 will be paid on the young person's behalf to a trustee or guardian; replacement of the Social Assistance Review Board with a new, streamlined Sooial Benefits Tribunal; ability to transfer overpayments between the provincial and municipal sector; provision of dental and vision benefits to children whose families are in receipt of social assistance; amendments will be made to the District Welfare Administration Board Act, to allow District Boards 10 provide a broader range of social servIces; and Ministerial authority to designate delivery agents and geographic areas for social assistance delivery. The Provincial-Municipal Social and Community Health Services Transition Team, co-chaired by AMO PresIdent Terry Mundell, will review the provision of the new legislation to identify implementation issues related to the changes. A priority item for discussion is the issue of consolidated, integrated municipal delivery of social services. . . . . Action Required: The Sooial Assfstanoe Reform Act will follow the normal legislative process which includes Standing Committee hearings. Hearings are expected to take place across the Province over the Summer. AMO members are encouraged to submit a response to the Minister of Community and Social Services and to the Standing Committee. AMO will review the legislation and provide a response to the Govemment. Summaries of AMO's response and schedules for Standing Committee hearings will be provided to members when available. The full text of the Government's announcement Is a~~i1able on the Municom network. The Ministry of Community and Social Services has also set up an information line for inquiries at (416) 327-0539 or 1-688-668-4636. For more information contact: Jill Vienneau, Policy Advisor, Policy and Government Relations (416)971-9856 ex!. 314 or emall jvlenneau@amo.municom.com Transmission problems conlacl: June 12. 1997 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I COUNCIL INFORMATION 1-16 Stan & Libby Racansky 3200 Hancock Rd. Court ice, On. LIE 2M 1 AIr'END4 ~UN Iti 'j 08 PH '97 June 6,1997 The Honourable Norman W. Sterling. Minister of MOEE If!lli(tIHllWIij) Rc: Modification to Guidelines for the Decommissioning Process and possible Land Designation as Contaminated Site(s) JUN 1 2 1997 MUIlUCIPALllY OF ClAR1NGTON MAYOR'S OFFICE Dear Mr. Sterling, i i I I I , II i 11 I I II II During September-December 1996, Solina site ( 3242 Solina Rd.), which is outside ofthe urban boundary with no plan for municipal water extension, and is designated as agricultural with environmental sensitivity as groundwater recharge for cold stream creek which runs through the prpvincially significant wetland, received fill from the former GM site. now owned by the' City ofOshawa. The contractor for the City of Oshawa must have been aware of how sensitive this area is because he was working that same year for a developer on groundwater recharge/discharge studies not only tor his area but for most of the watershed including the Solina site. The contractor for the Solina site should also be knowledgeable of sites he was working on. Mr. Rod Adams from MOEE who was in charge of Decommissioning process of the Oshawa site was unaware of the sensitivity of this area, since on aneighbouring site, which is also located outside of urban boundary, has a For Sale sign'shtting that the site is fully serviced. Unfortunately, not only is this site not on muniCipal water supply but also four main roads down to the west all residents depend on this groundwater for their well water supply. Because of the naturaL water flow and the positioning of the Solina site, the groundwater in the area. west and southwest of this site may be contaminated. We are enclosing the tests that have been done on this soil. Lead. DDT. DDD and DDE score above Ontario Guidelines and even though the other elements and chemicals are at or below the allowable level. the number of them present in this soil is simply not suitable for a groundwater recharge area. In time. this will all be deposited in the Second Marsh in Oshawa, another provincially significant wetland and eventually Lake Ontario to which this cold stream creek drains. I I , I 1 I I I j The included tests are only basic, other tests like for acids, etc. were not performed yet. Even though our conservation authority and MOEE l!,re wor~ing here on solving this case, along with the help of our Regional Councillor, the :process is' very sLow and we may be paying tor that. Therefore we are respectfully requesting not only tor us but for any future misunderstanding that the GUIDELINES please be modified to serve the pubLic's safety and health. These guidelines were not well thought out by the previous government. On page I-The Introduction states: "These guidelines have been prepared to provide for an efficient and effective process to decommissioning facilities and CLEAN-UP THE ENVIRONMENT." On the same page, The Definitions state: "The te.rm 'clean-up' means D.CK. BY _~_.__ . ORiGfNAl TO:._. -..,.--. I !"""COPIES TO: I : - 1 ,. I I . . I I I I I I I I I I I . .. I I the restoration of a contaminated site to ENSURE THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT." Because the Guidelines are not complete enough, in our case the contaminated soil was removed trom a commercial site and placed in an enviromentally sensitive area, and all that was done without our municipal government knowing of its disposal here. Thus, what we are asking for is that some clause should be added to these guidelines that the municipality to which the soil is planned to be deposited is contacted first and that the matter should be discussed with all those involved and that such soil could be deposited to sites that do not impose on the groundwater or any othel' sensitive area. This statement would serve possible future fill sites only. Unfortunately for us the only help would be ifthis site, and possibly other four sites in Clarington where the soil redistribution took place (all of which are located in environmental sensitive areas), would be designated as CONTAMINATED site(s) and should be cleaned-up by the landowners. Thank you tor understanding. Yours sincerely, Libby Racansky, Stan Rac . " ... Enclosure: Test results + Ellt', Ca.II~ : Gr01Lhdw<:vt~r cc: John O'Toole, MPP Municipality ofClarington CLOCA Rod Adams, MOEE DISTRIBUTION CI.fRK ++u______.....-. , 1- i~---. . !...... .--- .._.__... L ..__. '.~____r i , ~.__.~_w___.._....J.___ ; , :- .-.-----E: ~5:b e;:::=~ KEFIELD RESEARCH LIMITED . BOK 4300, , B5 Cum;~~~iljn St., I .fiketillhJ. Ontario. KOl 2HQ IW: 705 6,,2.2036 FAX: 70!HJ52..tl441 Libhy R:Il:allsby 905-837-6680 Datt;. Pee.. LR. t:ef_ 1<t::fe:rel1ce Lakcfielu. December 24, 1996 December 23, 1996 DEC9207.R96 N1A 9608934 ProJect . lax I. I I. . 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(l.ll!l~.._ _ 1I1Q/kf:!.-.14~~'-'J~_y'~S_ ,:..r ~.:t~- ia:iJD:r:-!)':nO.~:e"':.v\ ",.c.romabipt'lr:mvl .',lI~a4 Cblrsr<L"ln... I I I I "he Info'l\I8UaQ lq UIb dur.UInNlI m.., ,",l11ma IOtpllV fld4lllaS4d and/or l.-onfldCllllot f"f.,.n.1116t\.. I1lhn miJI;ct oJ thta duwtllCrat 0" 'UII. lrnoomtftll in twl UM' lntondalllRlC"JllIln, Iw It'o ~er"l\V nnUlled Utel .tln IliqkflwO,Ut 01 ntlwodlmdon to 4'tV.h1Cf uthor 1h&l.1 UIU oddmAnOft let .kil:lty pfahlhlt'. I ^ Ul:...../l;r...~., ru: l"i:or'1 ''"A''U..nA Groundwater: NATURE'S HIDDEN TREASURE I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Based on Freshwater Series A-5, Environment Canada(highlight points) What goes down, must come up The groundwater is a hidden resource whose value is not well understood or appreciated. Our image of Canada is of a land of sparkling lakes, rivers a glaciers. Groundwater, is not part of this picture. Groundwater needs protection Even when we might not use it directly as a drinking water supply we must still protect groundwater, since it will cany contaminants and pollutants from the land into the lakes and rivers from which people get a large percentage of their water supply. What is groundwater It is sometimes thought that water flows through underground rivers or that it collects in underground lakes. Groundwater is not confined to only a few channels or depressions in the same way that surface water is concentrated in streams and lakes. It is found underground in the snaces between narticles of rock and soil. or in crevices and cracks in rock The level below which all the spaces are filled with water is called the water table. Groundwater- A major link in the hydrologic cycle ......: Groundwater circulates as part of the hydrologic cycle. As precipitation and other surface water sources recharge the groundwater it drains steadily, and sometimes very slowly, towards its discharge point. Groundwater doesn't stay underground forever, and it doesn't lie still waiting for us to draw it from a well. When precipitation falls on the land surface, part of the water runs off into the lakes and rivers. Some of the water seeps into soil and percolates into the saturated zone. This process is called recharl!e. Places where recharl!e occurs are referred to as rechllTl!e areas. Eventually, this water reappears above the ground. This is called discharl!e. - Groundwater discharge can contribute significantly to surface water flow. In dry neriods. the flow of some streams mav be supplied entirelv bv groundwater. The nature of underground formations bas a profound effect on the volume of surface runoff. " 11 :,'1 ~ , , i II I ! I II II , I I I I I I I I I I Groundwater usage in Canada In Canada, ove six million people rely on groundwater for domestic use. In many areas, welts produce more reliable and less expensive water supplies than those obtained from nearby lakes, rivers and streams. How we contaminate groundwater Any addition of undesirable substances to groundwater caused by human activities is considered to be contamination. It has often been assumed that contaminants left on or under the ground witt stav there. This has been shown to be wishfutt thinking. Groundwater often snreads the effects of dumns and snilts far bevond the site of the original contamination. Groundwater contamination is extremelv difficult and sometimes imoossible . to clean un. When either of these occur in or near sand and gravel aquifers, the ootential for widesnread contamination is the greatest The cost of cleaning up contaminated water supplies is unusually extremely high. Once an aquifer is contaminated, it may be unusable for decades, it may be anywhere from two weeks or years. Furthermore, the effects of groundwater contamination do not end with the loss of well-water supplies. Several studies have documented the migration of contaminants from disposal or spill sites to nearby lakes and rivers as this groundwater passes through the hydrologic cycle, but the process are not as yet well understood. Preventing cotitamination in the fJI'St place is by far the most practical solution to the problem. This can be accomplished by the adoption of effective groundwater management practices by governments, industries and all Canadians. Although progress is being made in this direction, efforts are hampered by a serious shortage of groundwater experts and a general lack of knowledge about how groundwater behaves. Safeguarding our groundwater supply Groundwater is an essential resource. Contamination of groundwater is a serious problem in Canada. It is preferable to prevent contamination from happening in the first place; the impacts of hazardous materials reduced by RESTRlCflNG ACCESS TO RECHARGE AREAS. Both as a society as a society and as individuals, we must. keep in mind groundwater's susceptibility to contamination. Groundwater is just as important as the spar1ding lakes and rivers of our postcard image of Canada. THIS NATIONAL TREASURE MAY BE "HIDDEN," BUT IT MUST NOT BE FORGOTEN. UUp.llgWllI.li(;IW.GvcaucmIOIlJg\\imClSfJ.1llllll . IlllP:llb'Wrl'.cciw.coIeducation!gwfuctslfhtm I Bibliogmphy American Chemical Society. Groundwater Information Pamphlet. American Chemical Society, Department of Public Affairs: Washington, 1983. 14pp. American Institute of Professional Geologists. Ground Water: Issues and Answers: Arvado, Colo., 1986. 24pp. Bowen, Robert. Groundwater. Elsevier Applied Science Publishers: London, U.K., 1986.427 pp. Cherry, John A " Groundwater Occurrence and Contamination in Canada." in M.C. Healey and R.R. Wallace, Canadian Aquatic Resources, eds., Canadian Bulletin of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 215: 387-426. Department of Fisheries and Oceans: Ottawa, 1987. Coon, David, and Janice Harvey. The Groundwater Pollution Primer. Conservation Council, Fredericton, N.S., July 1987.44 pp. Federal-Provincial Advisory Committee on Environmental and Occupational Health. Guidelines jar Canadian Drinking Water Quality, 4th ed., Health and Welfare Canada: Ottawa, 1989.25 pp. Freeze, R. Allen, and John A Cherry. Groundwater. Prentice-Hall: Englewood Cliffs N.J., ] 979. 604 pp. Hess, Paul J. Ground-Water Use in Canada, 1981. National Hydrology Research Institute: Ottawa, 1986. NHRI PaperNo. 28, fWD Technical Bulletin No. 140.43 pp. Johnston, L.M., and J.A. Gilliand "Ground Water - Why Worry?" Unpublished Report, National Hydrology Research Institute, Saskatoon, Sask., 1987. NHRI Contribution No. 87008. Keating, Michael. to the Last Drop: Canada and the World'S.;Water Crisis. MacMillan: Toronto, 1986. 265 pp. Laycock, AH. "The Amount of Canadian Water and Its Distribution." In M.C. Healey and R.R. Wallace, Canadian Aquatic Resources, eds., Canadian Bulletin of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 215: 13-42. Department of Fisheries and Oceans: Ottawa, 1987. Mc Neely, R.N.. V.P. Neimanis, and L. Dwyer. Water Quality Sourcebook: A Guide to Water Quality Parameters. Inland Waters Directorate, Water Quality Branch: Ottawa, 1979. 89 pp. Price, Michael. Introducing Groundwater. George Allen & Unwin: London, U.K., 1985. 195 pp. Speidel, David H. L.CL. Ruedisili, and AF. A!,'11ew. Perspecitves on Water, U.~es and Abuses. Oxford University Press: New York, N.Y., 1988. Todd, David Keith. Groundwater Hydrology. 2nd ed. John Wiley & Sons: New York, 1980. 535 pp. V.U. Environmental Protection Agency. EP A Ground Water Handbook. Government Institutes, Inc.: RockvilIe. Md. 1989.212 pp. lof! 11/06197 I :20 PM I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I COUNCIL INFORMATION CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ~-17 MINUTES - NO.3 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING,. Tuesdav. June 3, 1997 - 5:00 P.M. JUII 16 3 08 PH '97 MEETING LOCATION: 100 WHlTlNG A VENUE, OSHA W A II I II I. I . Present: R. Anderson, Chairman 1. Harrell L. Hannah M. Brunelle J. Gray J .R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer S.L. Hanson. Director - Corporate Services D. Wright. Director - Environmental Approvals & Planning M. Peacock, Director - EnvironmeDlal Engineering Services M. Hrynyk, General Superintendent MIS. K.L. Tate, Executive Secretary Absent: B. NicholsOn Excused: R. Johnson, Vice-Chairman ~e Chairman called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST - None . IADOPTlON OF MINUTES of meeting of Wednesday, Apri12, 1997 IRes. #23 Moved by L. Hannah Seconded by 1. Harrell ., " , I THAT the Executive Committee Minutes of April 2, 1997 be adopted as circrJated. CARRIED IREFERRAL FROM AUTHORITY MEETING StaffRepon #4151-97 Lynde Shores Conservation Area - Entrance Upgrades Project IRes. #24 Moved by I. Harrell ," 6isTRIBU'rION' --I Seconded by M. Brunelle JeWl!'. - ~ THAT St4ff Report #4151-97 (oJIaChed as Schedule 3-1 to 3-4 of June 3/97) be received ACK. BY _' j for infol71UJtion; -. ! THAT the statuJardizAd kiilsk design be approved for use at all Central Lake Ontario ORIGtNl\l. 10:.__ Conservation Areas; COPiES TO: ! THAT staff be directed to pursue the costing and funding of the additional proposed entlYl1lCll upgrades and report back to the Board. CARRIED or . a :03 p.m. I r------- I ~ . r="'- 1 -1 ~_.-.-. -..------{ . {)n (. e.L"._. ' Res. #25 Moved by J. Gray Seconded by L. Hannah . ~.""I ~.' , I I I I I I I I I I I I EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES - JUNE 3. 1997 - PAGE 2 l. Harrell stated concerns and raised some questions regarding signage (appearance and location) and repairs (plans for paving, CIe.) at Lynde Shores Conservation Area. Disc~ion ensued. The Chairman directed R. Powell to investigate funher and repon back at a future date on these items. DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES' REPORTS Staff Report #4157-97 Budget Status Report - Period Ending April 30, 1997 THAT the Budget Status Staff Report #4157-97 (attached as Schedule 4-1 to 4-13 of lune 3/97) for the period ending April 30, 1997 be received for informatiolL CARRIED . Res. #26 Moved by M. Brunelle Secorided by I. Harrell THAT the meeting convene "In Cameron to discuss a personnel mt1/ter. CARRIED Res. #28 Moved by M. Brunelle Seconded by J. Gray THAT the meeting reconvene. CARRIED ... " , Res. #29 Moved by I. Harrell Seconded by L. Hannah THAT the actions of the "In Cameron session be adopted. CARRIED MUNICIPAL AND OTHER BUSINESS Councillor l. Harrell stated concerns regarding the viewing platform at Lynde Shores Conservation Area and inquired if it will be I moved this year. Discussion ensued. The Chairman advised that the process of public participation will proceed this fall; however. the naturalist community will be canvassed in advance on this particular issue. Councillor M. Brunelle thanked the Chairman for his reply letter dated May 21, 1997 addressed to Dr. Margaret Bain regarding Lynde Shores Conservation Area. The Chairman read an invitation to the members regarding the Grand Opening of the newly renovated Oshawa & District Shrine I Qub, 1626 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa on Thursday, June 12. 1997 from 4-8 p.m. including Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at5 p.m. As the Chairman indicated he could not atteQd due to another municipal commitment. Councillor J. Gray stated he would attend on the Chairman's. bch21f. The Chairman thanked Councillor J. Gray for his participation. I I I I The Chairman read an invitation to the members from The Board of Directors of Friends of Second Marsh regarding A Day in the Ufe of the Marsh to be held at Second Marsh on Saturday, June 7, 1997 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. and asked if any members vrould be able to aaend this event. As all members present had other commitments this date. the Chairman requested the Ollef Administrative Officer, or an appropriate staff member, to participate on behalf of the Authority. " EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES -,JUNE 3, 1997 - PAGE 3 DJOURNMENT j lithe meeting adjourned a15:40 p.m. I r jl I I. i II . ;)~ ^, \ .:0-; - lO i,i~~~:' . -i V{ ~-' <)~~.;",;'"'!," -". :"'<-\i,O ~_;'J;:'_:,:' "i:.-,':4:_.'< '~.~ Moved by !. Harrell Seconded by J. Gray THAT the meeting adjourn. CARRIED , . . ,'< "l,"\i- \<.'l>\'r::;"L ~\ ~'9O .",.. ~~ ';,;i>-- " j J, .~ COUNCIL INFORMATION SOLINA COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD AGENDA 1. Opening of meeting. QUARTERLY MEETING MAY 5, 1997 2. Minutes of last meeting. 3. Treasurer's Report. 4. Correspondence. 1-18 JUN 1211 21J AM '97 5. Business relating to minutes and correspondence. 6. Park Committee report and budget. 7. Hall Committee report and budget. 8. Rec Committee .report and budget. 9. New business. sccbmay.age ~" ~. , OISTR>>iUTtON ~f ClERK/~ -~ ACK. BY , I ORIGfNAt COPIES TO: t . '"1 !--=.~:::: ---,j !~:- -C-j'""'-S.L-~~~~'""4 90' O..,..,t~. . .. I' .' , I COMPARITlVE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO APR 30, 1996 - APR 30,1997 I CASH & INVESTMENTS I 1997 1996 CHEQUING ACCOUNT $13,755.23 $19,263.34 NEVADA ACCOUNT 2,731.15 I PETTY CASH 2.22 61.65 BOOTH FLOAT 0.00 200.00 SHORT TERM DEPOSIT 10,261.00 I TERM DEPOSIT 25,000.00 25,000.00 TOTAL $51,749.60 $44,564.99 I REVENUE HALL RENTAL & BANQUETS $5,623.86 $5,561.73 I CARD PARTIES 766.50 1,343.50 DONATIONS 300.00 350.00 I PK REG. &IVIEMBERSHIP . 3,365.00 2,670.00 MUN. OF CLP,.RINGTON '3,~.39 1,666.00 BANK INTEREST .09 626.37 I NEVADA LOTTERY 3,O~ .10 0 TOTAL $17,235.94 $12,417.60 I EXPENSES GENERAL ~ENSES $1,1n.12 $126.16' " I ., ~ HALL MAINTENANCE 1,482.76 , 2,236.43 BANQUET EXPEN~,ES 410.26 247.00 TEL HEAT & HYDRO 4,029.66 3,572.17 I SNOW PLOWING 1,260.00 450.00 PARK EXPENSES 0.00 120.59 LOTTERY EXPENSES 1,626,06 0, I RECREATION 80.00 173.5 TOTAL $10,265.92 $6,927.'85 EXCESS REVIEXP $6,970.02 $5,469.75 I I . I FINQTR.2ND I II I I II II i II II SOLINA COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD QUARTERLY MEETING MAY 5, 1997 There were 9 Chair person vice Chair Sec/Treas. people in attendance: - John McAlpine - Herb Tink - Deanna MacDuff Park - Don Dair Hall - John Brudek - Karen Dair Recreation - Rob Johanson - Mary Novak - Larry Hannah John opened the meeting, and the minutes of the last meeting were read. Don moved that the minutes be accepted as read, seconded by Herb Tink, passed. . Councillors The treasurer's report was read, moved.by Rob, seconded by Don, and accepted. The proposed budgets were handed to the members prior to the meeting. Park John presented the park budget and infprmed us that a new hot water tank would have to be purchased as well. Mary Novak suggested that we check with the Tdwn when purchasing large items, since they may be able to purchase them che~per for us. Hall John B. informed us that the floor would be done soon, and the bacteriological report on the water was still slightly high. The water is still however safe to use. The test will be completed again. He also presented the Hall budget. Recreation Herb Tink presented the budget for Rae. Rob Johanson moved that the budgets be accepted. This was seconded by John Brudek and pass~d~ Business relatinq to correspondence. The secretary read correspondence from the Municipality of Clarington regarding the decision for Solina to remain as part of the Town. This was discussed and agreed that some insurance quotes should be obtained. This will be carried forward to the next meeting. . ~ ~ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ( , A request was made from the Church, to have the dehumidifier in the hall donated to their yard sale. This has not been used since the air conditioning was put in. Herb moved that the dehumidifier be given to the Church. This was seconded by Don Dair and passed. The next meeting has been set for September 15, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Herb moved the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Rob Johanson. sccbmay.qtr C' ( '. \ i; <<....; t!.~-,~~, .1\ fv~,'_""_/f._____!4~~_ /h_' r.rr r ,. ________.f______.n_'t. /'772. : .. ...-. -- - ~ Ii: ~"UoJ. -'---'-,'-' .........,....,-=~- ... ----- .... .-..--.----- ._._-..._~._--.__.__.._-,..__. --......--.--.--.-........---- IL___._~L",~_~___._j~'rl>_.~~_~J e-.. .... . (!~~~__C_~'f:<~.._, '- ~ ~(;. , . -- "-~.-,.. _~~ii~__ ~,~__-'~.~______:,:-____ ;r-'- t:u ,,,,, - . 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"'~'._ __..r., '.",,~,~. ~....."-,..-,,.,.-- ~...;.;~" ...-.., '-:.> ,. ,'~'r .,' 'i~~1Jiif:~:,:~"7{lIl ~. .~..,.,..-:-"1ri~.~.., r- ~ -'r .".=-:'7'~..-'.:-c..-~~O;;:7..,....~ 1>,..' :....,~:.:J:./ '--'-,,' --;-~~~;.;---. ;. ...-:----~_...---.-- - ---. ~~~~~-B~;I :",.,~.,:>~':;> ~~: ''-7:~~~~- .:~~~;-:}t.~~ '/~,,-., -,"-':'''~'' .' - . ~'~;;jj;",':::' ..~~,..~~?~~~.;- .,.. :,t~:'!5:"::,~' ...~,'~..~.~~~~~~r---c:- ''-;;".,;;r.,. ....~~..~._~.~':""""" ~_.~-_.._.. __.__ 'h..~'_' .~~.. ---- "'.-..,,-.. :.-_.~/. "':' ~~~~~:t~?;~~~:s-~.~~~..".~. ; . :..-:;.-.' '. ". r.~.~~~~~:~; ;. :~~~:.?~ .'---~..~.-:-.:'"..._~.---... ,)...,...... ~ti-.---=-- -, ~ .5~:'-. . ,.:.' .:._~~'::-~.~~,~.S~~:.. .' " } ."', ]>e)4tl/M,4 . "-3: /"""'. FROM TOWN FOR GRASS CUTTING MAINT. FEES PARK RENTAL BOom TOURNAMENTS SOLINADAY TOTAL $ 1,666. . $ 1,465.: . $934. $ 5,468. $ 7,507. $ 4.000. $ 21,040. $ 1,700. $ 1,500. $ 1,000. $ 5,500. $ 8,000. $ 4.750. $ 22,450. . I I . I . I . I .. I I I I I . . I I .~ PARK. BOARD BUDGET FOR 1997 EXPENSES ITEM 96 -ACTUAL 97 -ESTIMATE /,'-'. TELEPHONE $ 254. HYDRO $ 812 GARBAGE PICK. UP S 538. Boom CLEANING S 417. DIAMOND MAINTENANCE $ 238. GRASS CUTTING $ 1,666. LIQ. PERMITS ' $ 180. Boom MANAGER $ 910. BOom SUPPLIES $' 4,983. GAS & OIL $ 312. . SOLINADAY $ 4,000. TOURN. SUPPLIES $5,523. ;REF AIRS & MISC.: S . 160. TOTAL $ 19,893. cIJJ~ :J.-k - . CAPITOL EXPENDITURES FOR 97 ' ',' NEW FREEZER FOR mE Boom GRASS COLLECfOR TOTAL $ 250. $ 800. $ 500. S 500. $ 250. $ 1,800. $ 225. $ 750. $ 5,000. $ 300. $ 4,750. $ 5,500. S 300. $ 20,925 $ 750. ,$ 750. $ 22,245. REVENUE ITEM 96 -ACTUAL 97 -ESTIMATE . .' ", \ i)} .. -I"~ " SOUNARECREATIONCOMMITTEE 1997 BUDGET SUMMARY BUDGET The UIIllIIJ bulV't waa Id uaing.... bnI in !he debiI tabIeI an !he foIDwiv page. . The apDld nMIIUS _ pi.- n9*ationI and family IlllllIIbenhips is ~...OO. rnUU~"TC!.'.. ~."1UppCIlt 8.... in 1997.4 coccer luIII and 41Oftba11AD1. "~'~ , ---'-'.",-. . 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Hamre Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario LlC 3A6 I\GEt'iOI\ JUH 1 1 '997 IUIICIPAllTY Of ctARlNGTOtf MAYOR'S 0ff1S:;E Dear Mayor Hamre: RE: JOINT STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING URBAN DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE AND CONSERVATION ONTARIO During the Fall 1996, the Urban Development Institute/Ontario and the GTA-based Conservation Authorities (through their association Conservation Ontario) held a series of meetings to discuss the role of conservation authorities in Ontario's new land use planning environment, the services that they provide and the funding for the delivery of these services. On May 27, 1997, a Joint Statement of Understanding was produced which represents the consensus that was achieved between our two organizations in the areas of: . the Conservation Authority's Role; ., . plan input and plan review services; , . service funding and fees implementation; . alternative plan review models; and, . the provision of baseline information. Continued dialogue will be necessary to ensure that the partnership between municipalities, conservation authorities and the development industry is enhanced, but the Statement should serve as an important building block in this regard. We have attached a copy of the Statement for your information but we look forward to d~ ,,, ="'" W;ID yoo in tho -- fuWre. Shmdd yoo ha~ my '''''''1 ~TION in the meantime, please contact either of our associations. CLERK L!::!---- Sincerely, .- ..- ACK. 8Y - .... ORIGINAL -- COPIES T : Stephen Kaiser President " I ~ \-.-- I - . ~ r c;----r'J-.3--.- . [DQ~~~-"-- <=PPA<m A~llF FA~T ~IIITF ??OR . WILLOWDAI.E . ONTARfo . M2J 1V6 . (4161498-9121 "FAX (416)498-6356 . - BOX 11, 120 BAYVlEW PARKWAY, NEWMARKET, ONTARIO, LlY 4W3 (90S)895-0716 FAX (905)895-0751 2025 SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST, SUITE 2208, WILLOWDALE, ONTARIO, M2J IV6 (416)498-9121 FAX (416)498-6356 I rban Development I inStitute/ontario II I i II I II II I II II II II ! I i II I I I I I JOINT STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING The Urban Development Institute/Ontario 2025 Sheppard Avenue East Suite 2208 WilIowdale, Ontario M2J IV6 Conservation Ontario (Representing the GTA-Based Conservation Authorities) 170 Bayview Parkway Box 11 Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4W3 The Urban Development Institute/Ontario (VOl), the GTA-based Conservation Authorities and the office of Conservation Ontario (fonnerly the Associaition of Conservation Authorities of Ontario) have held a series of meetings during the Fall of 1996 to discuss the role of Conservation Authorities in Ontario's new land use planning environment, the services that they pro~i4e and the funding for the delivery of these services. We have reviewed various municipal planning i1i1plementation matters with a stated goal of reducing duplication, streamlining processes and establishing a fair and equitable funding mechanism for the delivery of planning services. While it is acknowledged that the Boards of Directors have the right to set strategic direction for their individual Conservation Authorities, the following represents the consensus that has been achieved in the areas of: . the Conservation Authority's role; . plan input and plan review services; . service funding and fees implementation; . alternative plan review models; and, . the provision of baseline infonnation. Conservation Authority's Role . As part of the Government's broad flSC3l and Strategic objectives, the province has set out to reduce its commenting role in land use planning. Provincial funding support for Conservation Authority activities has also been narrowed, through recent legislative and policy changes, to reflect a narrowed provincial role. This has not, however, impacted the mandate of Conservation Authorities as stated in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, "The objects of on authority are to establish and undertake, in the area over which it has jurisdiction, a program designed to further the conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources other than gas, oil. coal and minera/sH (R.S.O. 1980, C.85, s.20). z. '" \,1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I · It is understood that a healthy economy is vital to Ontario's long term prosperity. Wiseiy managed growth can result in communities which are economically and environmentally sound and which meet the full range of needs of their current and future residents. The Conservation Authority's role in protecling the environment and public health pursuant to the Provincial Policy Statement, must be balanced by the need to promote efficient, cosl-effective development and land use patterns which stimulate economic growth. Accordingly, the role and interests of the Conservation Authority should be integrated with the role and interests of other agencies involved in the land use planning system. . In casting a decision on land use planning matters, the approval authority shall have regard for the policies contained in the provincial Policy Statement and locally developed and approved environmental policies as well. As part of the decision-making process, the approval authority will consider all relevant information provided by the Conservation Authority and other commenting agencies but it is understood that their decision is appealable to the Ontario Municipal Board. Plan Input and Review Services ..... . Provincial plan input will continue to be provided on broad, policy oriented documents but will be restricted to Regional OPs, Regional OPAs, lower-tier OPs and lower-tier OPAs (including Secondary Plans) which, ....in the opinion of the Region are not minor and add, delete or revise policy that has a general impact on provincial policy interests.... Conservation Authorities will provide input on these applications directly to the approval authority where it will be rationalized with the input from all other commenting agencies. The .one-window. approach of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will be uSed to coordinate comments of all Ministries before a provincial position is offered to the approval authority. . Provincial plan review responsibilities are being transtclred to municipalities across Ontario and are usually defined by Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) or similar agreements. As such, the provincial Ministries will no longer be reviewing sile specific local OPAs, subdivisions, condominiums, zoning by-laws and amendments, consents, part lot control by-laws, minor variances and site plans. In many cases, municipalities are choosing to engage Conservation Authorities to provide many of these plan review services and, in so doing, are developing formal and informal bilateral agreements to specifically define the nature and extent of their function. Clearly, it is at the discretion of the municipalities as to how the provincial land use poliCy interests are to be protected and coordinated with other agencies. . Conservation Authorities provide information, analysis and recommendations to municipal decision makers regarding matters of natural hazard management as part of their plan input and plan review services. This includes commenting on flood plain management matters and areas subject to flooding, erosion, dynamic beaches along the sborelin~ of the Great Lakes -Sl Lawrence River System, riverine erosion, slope instability and.soil instability such as in areas of high water tables, organic or peat soils and leda or sensitive marine clay soils. They will continue to perform this role. Further, they will continue to provide recommendations which integrate regulatory requirements regarding Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Regulations. /' , II II II II I I , I ! . Additional plan review responsibilities associated with natural heritage and valley land conservation may be outlined in an agreement between the Conservation Authority and its member municipalities but this is not required. Conservation Authority recommendations will integrate regulatory requirements regarding Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Regulalions. It is recognized, however, that UDI has concems over the nature and extent of the Conservation Authority's plan input and review role on natural heritage matters which are not specifically delegated to the Conservation Authority by the Ministry of Nalural Resources or its individual member municipalities through agreement. . Conservation Authorities may provide comments to municipal decision makers which are not outlined in formal agreements, in both plan input and plan review processes, which reflect watershed related programs and policies that have been approved by the Conservation Authority and where there is an opportunity for input into the development of these policies, These comments will be clearly identified as those of a circulated review agency under the Planning Act. . The Conservation Authority's plan review comments and advice will be provided in the context of .' the policies and land use designations of the approved Official Plan. However, in cases where these policies are at variance with the Provincial Policy Statement or any other locally approved policy of a Conservation Authority, then the latter shall be reflected in the Conservation Authority's comments to the approval authority. While the Conservation Authority is obligated to inform the approval authority of these potential discrepancies, it also acknowledges that its comments could significantly.impact private interests and should therefore be offered with due care. . Based on. .Section 21 of the Conservation Authority Act,. it is understood that a Conservation Authority... has power to study and investigate the watershed and to determine a program whereby the natural resources of the watershed may be conserved, restored, developed and manage.. However, it is also acknowledged that these programs and associated policies could have broad and significant impacts on private interests and, .accordingly, they should be approved by the Conservation Authority with relevant consultation with all affected and interested parties. Funding and User Fees . The matter of charging fees and the specific funding arrangements will be determined by agreement between the conservation authority and its member municipalilies. . There is a clear distinction between plan input and plan review services and, according to the MOUs, the level of provincial involvement in each. As a result, the extent of approval authority effort and, by way of memoranda of agreement, the effort of the Conservation Authority will differ as well. Any associated fees framework for a Conservation Authority must reflect this distinction to ensure that costs are fairly and equitably dislribuled:amongst those who benefit. . Provincial plan inpul will conlinue to be provided on broad, policy orienled documents which bencfil an entire municipality or a size;lble portion thereof. The. funding agreement supporting Conservation Authority input on these documents should reflect this broad benefit. J. ~ ... I ~ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I . For site specific applications, it may be appropriate for the costs of Conservation Authority review to be borne by those landowners who directly benefit. In eases where a user fee system for plan review is proposed, the following fundamental principles should be respected: I. fees will be reasonable, easily justifiable and designed to recover but not exceed the complete costs of delivering the plan review service; 2. a hierarchy offees will be set based on the complexity of the application and the level of effort necessary to review it; 3. . fees between neighbouring Conservation Authorities should be consistent to the grealest extenl possible. It is recognized, however, that approval authorities may have significantly different approaches which will impact on the fees that they charge; 4. fees will not duplicate provincial funding, municipal levies and/or fees or any other contributions directed at the plan review function. Every effort will be made to rationalize . the Conservation Authority's fees with the application and review fees of the upper and lower tier municipalities; 5. fee establishment will contain a consultation process with all relevant stakeholders: 6. fees may be collected under authority of the Planning Act or the Conservation Authorilies Act. The selection of the preferred mechanism for charging fees will be decided by the municipality and local Conservation Authority and will be based on local administrative procedures. . Planning applications are submitted to and approved by. approval authorities under the powers of the Planning Act, with input and comment from conservaiiOn authorities in the areas of natural hazard and natural heritage. Accordingly, UDI believes that the charging of fees for Conservation Authorities to provide certain plan review services on behalf of the approval authorities should be done under Section 69 of the Planning Act to properly reflect this relationship and to provide the necessary reduction, waiver and appeal rights. Conservation Authorities will ensure that municipalities are aware of this position during their discussions at the local level. If Section 21 (m. I) of the Conservation Authorities Act is utilized, then the Ministry of Natural Resources' .Policies and Procedures for the Charging of Conservation Authorities Fees. will apply. . The principle of .who should pay. for plan input aI'1d plan review services provided by the Conservation Authority, should be gykkj1 by the following: A. Plan input on municipally/generally benefitting documents should reflect this benefit and should be financed through municipal levy, grant or equivalent and will cover: . official plans . official plan amendments/secondary plans - policy, growth and settlement . comprehensive by-laws. zoning (land use), special purpose i.e. topsoil removal, ravine control, tree removal . zoning by-law amendments - pennitted uses, development standards . municipal studies - land use, natural systems, subwatershed servicing studies, growth management studies, environmental master plans, flood plain mapping, master drainage/servicing plans, etc. B, Plan review and technical clearance of site specific applications or development proposals should be financed through user fees and will cover: . minor variances . plans of condominium . site plans . consents - new lots, technical adjustments . part lot control by-laws . plans of subdivision . private sector site specific zoning by-laws and amendments . private sector site specific official plan amendments . It is understood that with the imposition of user fees comes the responsibility to ensure that a . Conservation Authority's review is timely, clear and complete. . Conservation Authorities and their member municipalities should give priority to developing a "screening" mechanism to avoid the unnecessary review of site specific applications and the imposition of an associated fee. . Plan review fees which have been paid by a proponent since the proclamation of Bill 26, but imposed as an interim. measure by a Conservation Authority, should be held in trust and, if necessary, partly refunded based on the amounts contained in a new Fee Schedule imposed pursuant to this Joint Statement of Understanding. . , ..~ Alternative Plan Review Models . In areas where MOUs exist, the approval authorities and the Province have jointly committed to exploring altemalive plan review mechanisms which have as their objective, a more cost-effective, streamlined and efficient approvals process. The following alternative plan review models exist and may be considered by the approval authority to fulfil this objective: A. Peer Review - The approval authority could retain a consultant/peer to provide a specific plan review service, including that which is currently being provided by the Conservation Authority. B. Approval Authority Tendering - The approval authority could retain a consultant who undertakes the work on their behalf, b.ut who is ultimately paid for by the development proponent. Under Ihis model, Ihe pllln review service is eliminated. C. Accredited Consultanl - A very limited plan review service is provided because the proponent's consultant has obtained an "accreditation" which. ensures that the work to be undertaken is acceptable to the approval authority. ~ . Sufficient discussion between UDI and ACAO regarding altemative plan review models has not yet occurred nor is it necessarily an appropriate topic of discussion between the two organizations. It is recognized, however, that Ihe approval authorities will be examining the performance of the Conservation Authority in providing the plan review service as part of their memoranda of agreement and, in so doing, may consider alternative models. . It is recognized that ACAO believes that these alternative plan review models developed by a municipality cannot effectively respond to the full range of watershed issues and services which are required and delivered by Conservation Authorities. Baseline Services . At present, the vast majority of information used to complement approval authority decisions as it relates to provincial and often local environmental policies, has come from Conservation Authorities and other public sector bodies. Examples include flood line mapping, environmentally sensitive area reports and fish habitat studies; -The decision as to how best to acquire the information necessary . 10 support the plan input service on the broad, policy oriented documents which are generally benefitting (as referred to on Page 4), will remain with the public sector. . Information used to support site specific applications or development proposals (as referred to on Page 4), should be provided by the proponent. This allows the proponent to obtain independent advice and would avoid potentially conflicting situations where the Conservation Authority is the provider and reviewer of the same information. Conservation'Authorities will, however, make every effort to provide whatever data it has to assist the proponent in the proposal development. , " , The undersigned hereby agree to share and discuss this Joint Statement of Understanding with their full membership and to circulate it widely to approval authorities and municipalities across Ontario to form important input into local deliberations. The undersigned also agree to monitor and review the implementation of this Statement and to meet on a semi-annual basis to discuss its success in acheiving the common objectives of both organizalions. q~~n<srrrUWONTARJO Stephen Kaiser President Jam S. Anderson Gene I Manager , ~I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I UU' U~, ~I .u.~~ Kenrei Park Road R.R. #1 Lindsay, Ontario K9V 4Rl I 70S-J28-ZZ71 Fax; 705-3:z8-z286 1-800-668-KRCA 1~'<<tf4Cl'.OdHu31.1971 ! I M_rM..~ Towml1ip of Bedcy I Villqe ot Bobcaygeol1 To'",,"p ofJltoclc I TOWllShJpoCCa... Mom.;p.lhy of CIoringloa II ToWllSlllpoflUdon i To,..shlp 0{ Ilmily : Township or Fc:nc1oa. I ViUs&e ofPcndon FeIJ$ I To..-blps or Oa.lway &: Ca~ i T~lpO{Han-cy T~ of Ltndsay , I To~lpofMsn'Wn To~po(MaripoA ViDq;e of Omemet Toq,hlp of Ops I Towmhipof~ T 0WllShJp of Some<villc VUbge or SturgOOlll Poio( II Toq,hlpofYend... II i II @-""- n,nWH" I nH \..UI't~l:.~VH I 1 Uf'l HU I HUl'( 1 I Y l'lU.~4l::S 1-'1:::Jl11 COUNCIL INFORMATION 1-20 June 5,1997. For Immediate Release JUN 9 2 15 PH '97 "Kawartha ConseIVation is commiltedto advancing a comprehensive program of water quality", said Tom Crowe, Chair of Kawartha Conserv.ation at the June 4th launch of Kawartha Water Watch. Designed In partnership with Sir Sandford Fleming College, Kawartha Water Watch is a community based monitoring program. "Water is indeed an Important element to the fabric of the Kawarthas and the quali~ of that water profoundly affects all of us who live in and enjoy the Kawarthas, Whether It be for drinking, or swimming, or fishing, or aesthetic enjoyment, good water is what we all want and need", said Crowe. Victoria County Warden, Bill Pethick officlally launched the monitoring program by taking the first sample of water from Sturgeon Lake. With Kawartha Water Watch covering all five major lakes and sixteen rivers and streams within ViC\oria County, it was Indeed fitting that Warden Pethick launch this commUnity initiative. Kawartha Water Watch will see 70 monitoring stations established across the Kawartha watershed. Each of these stations will be -monitored monthly by a volunteer using testing equipment and procedures provided. In addition to the monthly monitoring of chemical and physical parameters, Kawartha. Water Watch will also examine the types and numbers of animals that live within the streams. The cost of fully outfitting the seventy.water quality stations of Kawartha Water Watcl:1;js ~42,000. This sum of money is not within the public dollar budget of K'awartha Conservation and hence sponsorship, as well as sampling volunteers, has been sought from the watershed community. Kawartha Conservation Vice-chair, Audrey van BOgen told the audience "a program and commitment such as Kawartha Water Watch does not just happen. It takes the effort, determination, cooperation, and vision of many people. Kawartha Conservation was greatly assisted in developing this community program by Sir Sandford Fleming College. The individuals from across our watershed community that have volunteered to undertake the sampling program are owed our gratitude, We are also indeed fortunate to have the vision and commitment of corporations and community organizations that have step!)ed forward to sponsor monitoring stations". Workshops to train volunteers in the use of monitoring equipment are being set up for later on in June. After the training lessons, the volunteers will begin monitoring and sending results to Kawartha Conservation. 'We intend to pool this data with other available Informatlon to produce the best picture I::.lOI'~:::;V::J( J.ld;,,)~ KHWHK1HH \...UN::,Ct<VHI J.UN HUIHltt<J.ll l'iU.l;:;J~t:1 r'ldlo.:::JO::: (2) ~ .. possible of the state of water qW!lity in the Kawarthas", said Ian Macnab, General Manager of Kawartha ConseMtion. Pi report is scheduled to be produced and distributed within three months of completing sampling. By noting trends and changes in water quality, Kawartha Water Watch will be able to develop action programs 10 improve water quality at the community level. "It is our intent to work with w~~rshed communities on projects that will have a direct benefit to water quality", said Macnab. "By involving everyone from the beginning, webell~e that everyone will have a greater understanding of the issues alid a greater desire to become involved in the solutions". . .. Anyone interested in sponsoring a monitoring station for $600 or becom,ing involved in the ssfOpling program, can' get more Information by calling 705- 328-2271. -30.. .., For more infonnation, please contalrt: Ian Macnab 705.328-2271 . '1 .00ST.------... CLERK ACK. BY ORIGfflAL COPIES -.> . I ... I ~- : "'. -. ....~_.,.._n..v.'_.,.._:.o_._,__.___ i~~._.~~ --"::'"1. . IH f . ..._:..:.-:..::;.... ...... --;' ~ ~ I I I -" I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I' I ,. I I I I I 'I i , II , I II I II I )1 I I I I I COUNCIL INFORMATION 10201 Jasper Avenue P.O. Box 398 Edmonron, AlbertaT5J2J9 Office: (403) 420-5210 Direct: (403) 420-8291 Fax: (403) 420-8253 IPL Interprovincial Pipe Line Inc. Safety & Environment SEL 162-97 Mr. Franklin Wu Director of Planning and Development Municipality ofClarlngton 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario LlC3A6 Dear Mr. Wu: KE: line 9 Hvdrostatic Test PrOf!1'(lm 1-21 June 9, 1997 File No. 704.7 On the evening of June 20, 1996, Interprovincial Pipe Line Inc. (IPL) will begin hydrostatically testing our Line 9. The test will be performed successively on four (4) sections of pipeline between our Sarnia and Montreal Terminals and is expected to last one month. The testing of this pipeline will help assure IPL of the pipeline's long-term integrity. IPL has applied for all regulatory permits. and we have submitted a copy of our Line 9 hydrotest plan to the National Energy Board>' . As part ofIPL's Line 9 Reversal Early Public Notification Program, we are distributing the enclosed information bulletin on the hydrotest program to identified environmental regulatory agencies and stakeholders. This brochure has also been mailed to landowners along lPL's Line 9 right-of-way, We encourage you to read the brochure and should you have any questions or comments, please call toll free 1-800-668-295 I. p r"..r John W, Hayes 'f . Manager, Safety & Environment JWH/dmf Attach: Line 9 HydroleSt Progrnm Information Bulletin #4 .-..:0:;......---. I OISTRlBUTtON ,CLERK . -- i lACK, BY_ I ORIGlftJd. ro/i I COPi ES TO: f- . j-----.- I . I , ii J!. - , ~ l . j i. L l \ ..,,:: !-1J.o' I ..c:- t : -. ,,'_ _. _ . ." ...l.-f::.._. .C-.._....-.. 'Y' '-.*- ----.-.-.-..-------..- IPL. Il)terproliincial ~jpe Line Inc. MaYi1997. Information Bull~tin #4 lLS,A J. 'IPLTemiinaI ;.,,:}~;~~~~J:\:,;i~~~i~i': lhJ~n81 by.0th9r,5 .. '.':, ,;\\,'tj, ',.'/".! .., 'ExlStingf'unP S1atioi1 ;c, ':d'NeW PumpStatioil . .';::: "".) SARNIA-M:()NrRJW.~:PIPELINEll~VEllSAL . . IDcated at Bell SChDDI RDad in the City .of BurlingtDn. FDllowing a successful test in this section, the water would be moved eastward. down the line into each new section. Water injection is scheduled to start on June 16, 1997. Baring any failures Dr leaks, the actual tests are . expected to take approximately .two days for each hydrotest sectiDn. These are tentative dates and subject to charige. . . Safety Concerns The purpose .of pipeline hydrotesling is to enSure the Mure safety of Line 9 and residents along. the right-of-way, The pipeline right-of-way should be avoided duririgthe test. H a pipe iails . 'during the test~ it may briefly fora: wate, and/or soil into thealr at high pre5liure..' !PI. staff andcontractDrs ",lUbe .poSting signs and, in. some locations, security fencing, alDng the pipeline right-of-way dUring the actual ~test. We are adVising all tesidents along . . the test areas to be aw.ore of the testing and to awid any activity within 30inetreS (approximately 100'feet) ofthepipeline right-of-. way during the test. . . Pipeline maintenance crews will lie in the area during the test. These crews are on duty for , immediate response, Failures and .Leaks Should a section .of the pipeline fail during the lest, some pr~urizedwater niay spray briefly. . into the air. The water would then pool. possibly. over the hDle caused by the failure. A small leak would be characterized by trickles or pools. Hydrotest Water, . The Water source for the test will be municipal water from the City.of Samia. A red, non-tDxic dye will be added to the water tD make the test water mDre visible should a leak Occur. Mler completion of the bydrotesi, thewaler will be directed tD the IPL MDntreal water treatment facility. .Once treated according to Quebec regulatory guidelines, the treated water will be .. discharged into the City .of Montreal East storm sewer drainage-system. . . Enviropmental Assessment ApprDpriale environmental protection procedures will be underW<eIi hl' 1PJ..and its field contractors during and after all phases of the line 9 Integrity I'I1>gram: Public Notification . As part of the public nDtification-pi-ogram implementell by IPL. municipal agencies, residents, and landowners in the vicinity .of the right-of.way are being contacted and nDtified in regard tD the hydrDtesting plans. . For further infomiation cOncerning the project or . IPI.:s Early Public Consultation Program, please call toll-free: 1~800-668-2951 Samia-Toronto'. 1-800.:665-1166 ~ Toronto'-Montreal (French & English) 1-888-470-1426- Province of Quebec (Fi'ench&English) . . . . . I 1!IIlfI-22 ..'~" ....:.' ..d .............. . . MINUTES OF THE BOWMANVILLE MUSEUM BOARD COUNCIL INFORMATION MAY 14TH, 1997 PRESENT: A. Barkj C. Morganj D. McKenziej M. Novakj W. Fehnj G. Ashtonj D. Flielerj C. Tawsj E. Logan REGRETS: L. Paradisj L. Ja~odaj P. Pin~le 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:05pm by Arnold Bark, Vice Chairman. 2. Motion - to adopt the agenda, as presented. Moved by M. Novak 2nd W. Fehn carried mID 3. Motion - to approve the April 9lh, 1997 Board Meeting Minutes as presented. Moved by C. Morgan 2nd D. Flieler carried AA~ ~ 4. BUSINESS ARISING: Ontario Film File The Film File has been received. Both the Vice ~hairman and the Curator have reviewed it. The Curator will mail it back after he has deci"ed on which photographs to accompany it. T-Shirt The Curator has several quotes for the t-shirts but is still trying to reach Tun Schell, from St.. Mary's Cement, as to whether his company will sponsor them this year. Museum Video Tape Warner Fehn reported that Brent, the camera man,. will attend the next Board Meeting to discuss this video. ' Herb Garden Gladys reported that none of the Friends are available this summer to plant and care for a herb garden, Clayton noted that his wife. Sheila, would be interested in planting it but not the upkeep. Dianne will contact her and discuss this matter. Weed & Fertilizing Spray The secretary contacted Steve Vokes, Town, inquiring into the weed and fertilizing programme. and he noted that although the Town has not sprayed for weeds in the last couple of years they will be having a contract for it this year, probably June, and that he would include the Museum in this contract, Also, the Museum is included in this year's fenilizing programme, June 6, 1997 Patti L. Barrie Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario LlC 3A6 Dear Patti: JUN 6 3 56 PH '91 . 905/623.2734 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Please include, on the next Council Meeting Agenda, the enclosed May 1997 Curator's Report and May 14th, 1997 Bowmanville Museum Board Meeting Minutes for Council's information. Thank you. . ',; "",;> Yours truly, Afrc -=:> Ellen Logan SecretarylIreasurer Encl. BOWMANVUll! MUSEUM BOARD oIlhc!Wlldpallty 01 Oamgtan ---...---.-'" '1 '-Dl-ST~ION. CLERK --L.:fL4.-- I - ~ I i ACK. 8Y \ ORlGHlAl I COPIES T . \.~,- -- i ,,=-_.--~.- \-_.,_. 3' r--------+- " r----~-, '..----(1) . a.. () i , .': - () ~--,-,--k.?-_.'~ ......0 0.------ Page 2 M.y lMQIl Minnt". laliI',. ..:!J .. .1 Gravel for Driveway The secretary contacted Steve Vokes, Town, and he regretted that he could not help us with gravel for the upper part of the driveway. Treasure Identification Clinic The Curator reported that although it was a really wet day we had quite a good turn out for the identification clinic and the appraisals and that everything ran smoothly. I. Maplefest Because of the bad weather the Museum canceled its participation in the Maplefest. King Street Bar & Grill Trivia Contest Warner reported that the King Street Bar & Grill Trivia Contest will be held on the last Thursday in June at 6pm, All proceeds will go to the Bowmanville Museum. He asked for Board participation that evening. Canada Day Advertising Flyer,' Warner will bring a copy of this flyer to the next Board Meeting. 5. CORRESPONDENCE: Motion - to accept the April Correspondence for information. Moved by G. Ashton 2nd D. McKenzie carried - 6. PRESENTATION OF APRIL 1997 BILLS: '.,< -., Motion - to acknowledge payment of the April 1997 biDs, as listed in Section 3. Moved by D. FlieIer 20d G. Ashton carried ... . . 7, FINANCE & PLANNING COMMl1u;E REPORTS: Arnold Bark reviewed the minutes of the Finance Meeting and the fundraising ideas that were discussed, D. Flieler put before the Board three letters: a New Members Draft Letter; a Past Members Draft Letter; and an Appeal Letter Draft. The Board will review these letters and discuss them at the next Board Meeting. Debbie reported that she was not successful in contacting Walter Campbell re a paintin~ oIthe Ml,Iseum, and after discussing it with a contact who said that he normally does not donate such items, has decided not to go any further with this project. Arnold discussed the possibility of holding a Looney Sale on Canada Day, Donated items are exhibited and tickets sold for $1.00 each. The tickets are placed in a box opposite the desired item and then a winner for each item is drawn at the end of the day. Motion - to proceed with the Looney Sale on Canada Day. Moved by M. Novak 2nd D. McKenzie carried Bjl!. >>>=" . .~,",.'. ~<<: f6 ,,~ '''''',wn. ., Page 3 Mol' 14/Q(, Minllt... Motion - Btlt>R'l .:.ti 8, ....... ....... .....~K.. to approve the Finance Committee Reports as presented. Moved by C. Morgan 2'd D. Flieler carried ~fl1f.W1!ia ~V~-::::;~~ COLLECTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT: Warner Fehn put before the Board a list of the items donated or purchased during April. Missing from the report was a wooden jigsaw (rebus) and photographs and documents from the Sydenhant Museum. Motion - to accept the Collections Committee Report for information. Moved by G. Ashton 2nd D. McKenzie carried ~ PROPERTY INSPECTION COMMITTEE REPORTS: Dianne reported that Owen Bros are continuing with their restoration of the shrubs and trees on the Museum property. She noted that the Maple trees in front are in need of root surgery, which may have to be completed next year or else remove the trees and start with new ones, She has an estimate'from Salem Landscaping for a new path on the North side of the Museum connecting the verandah and path to side door, Also, Salem noted that they would restore the path on the South side while they were installing the new path. Dianne had reql,lested an estimate from Owen Bros but did not have it in time for the Board Meeting. She will discuss this at the next Board Meeting, The upper verandah was discussed again and Norm will be reminded for an estimate to repair/repaint. Motion - to approve the Property Inspection Report as presented. Moved by C. Morgan 2nd G. Ashton carried pl1!U~Jj 8. CURATOR'S APRTT.1997 REPORT: The Curator reported 568 visitors to the Museum during the month of April. Motion - to approve the Curator's Report for information. Moved by D. McKenzie 2nd D. Flieler carried ffii~;;""'~ ~ 9. FRTRNDS OF MUSEUM REPORT: Gladys reported that the Friends held their final meeting for the season last Tuesday. They had another two new members attend anq if everyone returns in September they will need e>.."tra tables to work on. The Friends win not meet again until September. Motion - to approve the Friends Report for information. Moved by C. Morgan 2nd D. McKenzie carried ~ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Page 4 M~y 1 d/Qfll\Aimltpl;! :;:4Y~:~~~~ 1 10. NEW BUSINESS: Memorial Donation Charles reported that we have placed Memorial Donation cards in the Northcutt ElJiott Funeral Home and Morris Funeral Chapel. Anyone making a Memorial Donation will have their name placed on a Memorial Plaque in the Reading Room. Museum Sign Arnold had asked Charles to inquire into costs to repaint the Museum sign on the Museum grounds. Swan Signs will repaint it for $200.00, A discussion was held on whether a complete new sign should be made, therefore, the Curator will inquire into costs for a new sign and report back at the next Board Meeting. Board Member It was noted that Les Jagoda has missed three meetings in a row. A letter will be sent informing him of Board rules, n. Motion - to adjourn at 8:55pm. Moved by A. Bark carried BE ......... , \ <; May 3: MayS: May 6: May 7: May 8: May 9: May 10: May 13: May 14: May 15: May 1.6: May 17-26: May 24: May 27: May 28: May 29: May 30: May 31: .'"""11" . .. 'lO';.:<~:.<:o ... .~. ..~P.t~: I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I BOWMANVILIJE MUSEUM BOARD CUM TOR'S MAY 1997 REPORT Museum was to have joint display with Clarke Museum at Maplefest, but canceled due to rainy weather. Yard Clean Up by Boy Scouts. Placement student, Jennifer Welsh, from Sir Sandford Fleming College, began her three month placement at the Museum, Walking Tour, High School, 26pp. Attended Healthy Community Evening Meeting.. Two Walking Tours, High School, 46pp. Central School Tour, ISpp. Attended Arts Advisory Committee Evening Meeting. Central School tour, 15pp. Walking Tour, High School, 23pp. Central School Tour, 16pp. Wedding Photos, 16pp. High School Tour, 23pp. Loaned quilt to Northminster Church in Oshawa. Two Central School tours, 32pp. Pioneer Day, Waverley School, 3Spp. Outreach, Slide Show, Centre for IndiviQual Studies, 14pp. Central School tour, 16pp. . : Mark Jackman in to train Jennifer on Collections Computer System, Central School tour, 13pp. Curator on vacation. Outside Wedding Photos, ISpp. Central School, Slide Programme, 30pp. Pioneer Day, Waverley School, 33pp. Visited Ron Bouckley and Harry Schoon re Oshawa Railway Exhibit at Robert McLaughlin Art Gallery. Clayton and I met Melanie Johnson at Robert McLaughlin Art Gallery re Oshawa Railway Exhibit. School tour, Clarington Covenant Christian School, 7pp. Walking Tour, Centre for Individual Studies, 8pp. Antique Car Show, 150pp. Thankyou to all the Board Members who participated. ' Charles D. Taws Curator " I~Y':::::*~~5#:<<:r..w. ....~ti_ .........-..... ......:.: Page 2 Curator May/97 1996 II Adults 18 $36.00 Family (6) 24 $24.00 , Children 5 $5.00 Seniors 12 $12.00 1997 $20.00 $4.00 $13,00 $7,00 10 Adults Family Children (1) 4 13 7 Seniors . .. *-".'~. J'!i....,"" IIJI"HW: .'t.i'iiWi ,,:;,'*~ . . }'~,n,* " <:-;. . ""'"if ._,~,'_ mi.. ',..:.,.}'t :c.,. .~~..;.....~:&& . $21.11 220 313 $46,15 451 244 DOOR DONATIONS UNPAID VISITORS MEMBERSHIP / WEDDING VISITORS DOOR DONATIONS UNPAID VISITORS MEMBERSHIP / WEDDING VISITORS 'OUTREACH 117 825 OUTREACH '!i)1~\'i'l]lll..1.111!1!fitl(41"11:1i&I.1 .111.1.'lllltllll~I!"{liillllill\llill -,n", ~.";. Please deliver to: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON COUNCIL ,INFORMATION 1-23:" Ministry of . MunicipAl Affairs and Housing . Office of the Minisier 777 Bay Street Toronto ON MSG 2E5 (416) 565-7000 M;nlstare des . Affalres mUnlclpales o..du logeme~i1 6 Burea~ du mlnlstre mrueeay . TorOnto ON M5G 2E5 (416) 585-7000 3 S6 PH '97 ~. """'no June 5, 1997 AGENDA To all Heads of Council: The government announCed as part of the Who Does What ieau.gnment of roles and responsibiUties that it will take 50 pel' cent of education costs off the.resideittial property tax. This change gives milnicipaliticS room to take on some new responsil!ilities, including social housing. Social housing is oile of the community services needed bY. low income people that should be provided 10caUy and inte~ 'with welfare and h~th services. The government also reCcD.tly annotinced the. investment of $215 million in capital i1pgra4es to non-profit, co-operative and public housing. . . Today, I announced the ~tion of an AdvisOry CotinciI.on 'Social'Hoo.sing Reform whose role' WIll be to look: at the cm:rent lIyStem of adminis1Iati.on;fiitanoing and regulation of the' social housing portfolio and to Provide the govl::inn1ent Mth n:conunenda.tions to irnpiove the system. The creation of the. Council.demonstrateS our desire to improve soclal hoo.sing in Ontarlo before full responsibility for its administration is devolved to the R).ilni.cipal sector. I welcome AMO's . participatiOtlin the work of the Advisory Co~ during .the' corning lllOnths. . . I encourage you to read the attaChed material and to share it with your. staff in order to ensure that everyone fully understands today's announcement If yoil have any quesiions abOut the attached.materiai, please contact theReg/onaI Manager in the MiniStry of Municipal Affairs'and HouSing regional office closest to you. . f~. - '-- 1.o'ST~TtON ClERK~__ I AC~ BY. . . . . ORIGfNAl .' . l- . -. ~..~.. i. COPIES TO: 1 ., . I , I , i' !-'-~- . I -~~J ;---- ! . ...Y;.~~t:.~.:;i~;, .-::,; 11t? .-. . ._~-~ - " AI Leach Ministei '1 :''''~.11"'':~''''''.:f :--..... ~ --~= (more) I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I News Release Communique' @ Ontario Ministry of Munlclpel Aft.'" .00 Hauling Mlnlst.... d... Aftoit.. muni"""'.. of du Logsmont For immediate release June 5, 1997 Advisorv Council to Assist in the Reform of Social Houslnq An Advisory Council on Social Housing Reform was announced today by Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing AI leach to provide recommendations on how to improve Ontario's social housing system. "We know that there are problems With social housing. People who liVe and wolk In the system have told us it's not working as well as it should," said leach."We're listening, and this Advisory Council will help us reform the system befo~ we transfer SocIal housing to municipalities.. The Advisory Council Will look at the current system of administration, financing and regulation of the social hOUsing portfolio and provide recommendations to the Minister of Municipal AIfalrs and Housing for future legislation. The Advisory Council will be led by Mac Carson, Chair of the OHC Board. The other members of the council are: Heidi Billyard, David FInnegan, John fleming, Douglas Hughes, David Peters, Ted Stella and Gordon Stewart. The council members were chosen for their expertise in the areas of finance, property management. federal housing programs, management of private non- profits, municipal non-profits and co-oper.atives and municipal finance. , The Association or Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). the Ontari~ Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA) and the Co-operative Housing Federation - Ontario Region Will participate in the work of the Council. "' am pleased that these highly experienced Individuals and organizations have agreed to accept this challenging task,. Leach said. "We look forward to hearing the Council's recommendations.. The government announced as part of the Who Does What Initiative that social housing Win be transferred to I1lIInicipalltles in an exchange of services that Involved cutting residential education property taxes by 50 per cent. The realignment of services will help the government meet its goals of bringing education costs under control, providing better services for consumers and easing the pressure on reSidential property taxes. BACKGROUNDER ADVISORY COUNCIL ON SOCIAL HOUSING REFORM In response to concerns about the social housing system, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing appointed an Advisory Council. The Advisory Council will: . examine the effectiveness of the current system of financing, administering and regulating social housing . develop principles for reform . make recommendations to the Minister of MUnicipal Affairs and Housing. 71Ie recommendations Will address the following objectives: . ensure the security of lenure for tenants of social housing . define the new relationship between the government and housing providers · generate cost savings and operating efficiencies wherever possible . ensure accountability for the use of public funds. The Advisory Council will be examining a number 'of areas refatlng to the sociaf housing portfolio including: . roles and responsibilities for social housing . the present subsidy structure, financing, ongoing capital funding and administrative Issues . Ontario Housing Corporation structure and administration, The recommendations of the Council will assist the government to reform the social housing system before It is transferred to municipalitIes. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Advisory Council on Social Housing Reform Appointed June 6, 1997 BIOGRAPHIES Mac Carson (facilitator) Mac Carson has been Chair of the Ontario Housing Corporation (OHCI since February 1995 and will continue his mandate. He brings to the council a wealth of experience in public administration, acquired with the Region of Hamilton-Wentworth as Commissioner of Social Services from 1974 to 1986 and as the Chief Admlni.strative Officer from 1986 until his retirement in 1994. Mr, Carson worked with street kids in the 1960s when he organized and managed a group home for 43 street kids in Hamilton. Mr. Carson has degrees and qualifications in theology, economics and sociology and has taught sociology and social work at McMaster University in Hamilton and . public administration at tha University of Western Ontario in London. Heidi Billyard As the on-site co-ordinator for Women's Community Co-op in East Hamilton, Heidi BllIyard has had responsibility for the management and community development of the housing project since 1991. Prior to this, she was the Executive Director of the Golden Horseshoe Co-operative Housing Federation of Hamilton/Niagara, beginning in 1987. Ms. Billyard brings to the council 17 years of experience in the field of housing qo-operatlves, both as a member living in a co-op lInd as Il'n llml'1lnVf.'f.'. ,puring thooc 17 years, M40. Billyard has been a member of an incorporating board that developed a new co-op, has been certified by the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada to teach community development skills and has helped co-ops in difficulty put themselves back on a sound footing. David Finnegan David Finnegan is the Director of Planning, Properties and Housing for the Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto. He is responsible for identifying sites and acquiring land for new church Parishes, as well as providing Parishes with support and assistance in property matters and the construction and renovation of church buildings. The housing portion of his responsibilities includes supervision of nine senior citlzens~ housin.9 projects with approximately 1000 tenants. Mr. Finnegan began managing a seniors' responsibility since then. He began his can~er in the real estate business in Ireland in 1979. John Fleming John Fleming is Cily Administrator for the City of London and brings to the council a rich background in pubfic administration. Prior to assuming his current functions in August 1992, he was Chief Administrative Officer for the Regional Municipality of Halton and lhe Director of Administrative and Community Services for the District of Burnaby, British Columbia. Mr. Fleming held a number of positions between 1974 and 1982 with the Municfpallty of Metropolitan Toromo, Department of Social Services and the Office of the Chair. He began his career with. the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services in 1971. Douglas Hughes Douglas Hughes has been a Vice President with London Ufe since 1991, most recently as Vice President of Mortgage Securities in the Mortgage Division. Prior to this Mr. Hughes spent 25 years with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) In various local, regional and head office positions that included managing the Sl Catharines, London and Toronto offices. He was appOinted General Manager for CMHC's Atlantic Region In 1983 and General Manager of the NHA-Mortgage Backed Securities Centre in 1989. Mr. Hughes has' been President of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Issuers Association since 1983. He Is also a Director and Chair ofthe Foundation Board of The Laughlen Centre, a senior citizen's home in downtown Toranto, and a Director oftha Rotary Club of Toronto. " DaVid Peters David Peters has been the General Manager of the City of Toronto Non-Profit Housing Corporation (Cilyhome) since 1993 and is Toronto's Deputy Commissioner of Housing. He joined the city's Slaff in 1985 and spent three years In the Planning and Developmtml Department belore his appointment as Director of Policy and Programs Division for the Housing Department. From 1991 to 1993, he managed Cilyhome's land develOpment division. Mr. Peters brings a wealth of experience to the council with over 20 years In the housing field. He began his carser working for the Ontario Ministry of Housing In 1972. During his time with the ministry, he was director of the branch that Initiated the first non-profit housing program sponsored.by-the province. 2 3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Ted Slella, CPM Ted Stella is the President and owner of Stella Realty Corporation, the parent company of Frastell Property Management Inc. of Toronto. He started his company in 1980, after a long career in finance that began in 1958. In the course of employment from 1965 to 1978 with the Metropolitan Trust Company, Mr. Stella rose from Property Manager to Department Manager, and later to Vice President, Real Estate Division, From 1978 to 1980, he was Executive Vice President and General Manager of Metro International, the successor to Metropolitan Trust. Mr. Slella has lectured extensively on property management at universities and colleges In the Toronto area, co-authored the prescribed Ontario Real Estate Association property management text book and made countless public appearances on behalf of the property management industry. Mr. Stella is a past president of the Real Estate Institute of Canada. Gordon Stewart Gordon Stewart brings with hlm'a diversified background in manufacturing, finance and Investment, and labour relations, as well as a knowledge of housing issues as current Chair of the Peel Regional Housing Authority. Mr. Stewart founded his holding company in 1979, which later became Westmark Inc. The company ilj active in aircraft and related equipment, Investments and labour relations. He was founding shareholder of Tech-Con Inc, of KnoxVille, Tennesse in 1979 and was president of the company until 1993. Tech-Con designs, produces and installs computer-controlled proce.ss systems for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Mr. Stewart held several top management positions with Cherry-Burrell Corpo'ratJon of Chicago, Illinois between 1970 and 1979 before purchasing the Canadian company with three colleagues. He began his career in 1955 with the Diversey Corporation and held a number of positions with the company in Canada and abroad. Mr. Stewart is the founding president of the Canadian Pipe Fabricators Association, former director of the Dairy and Food Industry Supply Association (RockVille, Maryland), past president of the Canadian Dairy and Food Industry Supply Association and former director of the National Dairy Council of Canada. ..~ COUNCIL INFORMATION 1-24 Ministry of Community Bnd Social Services Office 01 the Minister Hepburn Block aueen's Park Toronto ON M7A 1 E9 (416)325.5225 Mlnlstere des Services aoclaux et communautalres Bureau du Ministre Edifice Hepburn Queen's Park Toronto ON M7A 1 E9 (416)325.5225 u~ma;mrrW1l1D JUN 1 1 1997 ~ '-~ Ontario June 5, 1997 AGENDA Dear Friend, MUNICIPALITY OF CURINGTON MAYOR'S OFFICE I am pleased to inform you of my government's plans for a new income support program to better meet the needs of people with disabilities, The government intends to introduce legislatiolI soon to move people with disabilities off the welfare system and on to the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). People who are eligible to receive benefits under the family benefits program will have these benefits protected. The enclosed package outlines details of the proposal, which recognizes that people with disabilities require supports that are tailored to their needs. We have listened carefully to people's long- standing concerns about the old system and we are responding. Under the proposed program, people with disabilities would be able to keep more of their liquid assets and compensation awards, and they would be allo?-,ed a higher limit on life insurance policies. They would also be able to benefit more from !W'ts and inheritances so that their families could provide a more secure future for their adult children. People with disabilities have told us that they can and want to work, They have told us they want access to jobs, better links with employers, and supports that remove barriers to employment -- so they can use their strengths and abilities to achieve their goals. We are responding directly to the changes people have recornmended with a program of improved supports to employment. The result would be an integrated and more responsive cOl11l11unity-based system where people with disabilities would play an active role. It is our intention to base the new system on partnerships between people with disabilities, community agencies and employers. r-OIST--'--:;:io"N- The ODSP would respond to people's concerns and ~epresents a significant improvem,b~tgK L~_,.._..__-: cuslomer service, It is also a major step fOIWard in the areaS of income and employm~Ift!S\1Pll'ol'ts-: . _'_' Our government is taking a leadership role in meeting the needs of people with disab" ifiWGtNAl j COPIES T: Sincerely, r i Janet Ecker Minister News Release Communique ~ Ontario Mlnl8try of Community and Social SerlI_ Mlnla..... __ soci.to: et communeutalres 97-11 Communications and Marketing Branch Publie egalement en fran9&s (416) 325-5256 June 5, 1997 Ontario Moves To Create New Income SUDoort Program for PeoDle with Disabilities Community and Social Services Minister Janet Ecker today announced a proposal to create a new income support program for people with disabilities. The Minister plans to introduce legislation shortly which would create the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). The ODSP would move people with disabilities off the we1fare system and provide them with greatCr opportunities for independence. "In the Common Sense R.,evollition we said we would create a new and separate income support program for people with disabilities," said Ms Ecker. "We have been told by people with disabilities that the current-system- does' not meet-their. needs. . We 'have listened and we intend to implement their suggestions."-' ..:. Ontario presently provides the highest level of disability support among Ca""it;,,11. provinces, People who are receiving disability benefits under.the Family Benefits Program (FBA) would have their benefits protected under the proposed program. If passed, the new program would: . provide an income support program designed to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities; . ensure that benefits would be protected if a job attempt fails; . remove the requirement for people with disabilities to go through eligibility retesting every one or two years, except in those cases where their condition is expected to , . rmprove; . allow people with"disabilities to keep more of their liquid assets and compensation awards and provide a higher limit on life insurance policies; . enable people wi,h disabilities to benefit more from gifts and inheritances so that families can provide a more secure future for their adult children. ...more... - 2 - "We have listened carefully to people with disabilities about their concerns with the existing system," said Ms Ecker. "They have told us they don't like labels. They want eligibility criteria that do not limit their opportunities by labelling them as permanently unemployable. "We recognize that many people with disabilities can and do want to work, The government intends to support them to secure meaningful jobs and to reach their potential." The legislation would allow for better supports to employment for people with disabilities who want to work, "People with disabilities have told us they want access to jobs, better links with employers, and supports that remove barriers to employment - so they can use their strengths and abilities to achieve their goals," added Ms Ecker. "We are proposing changes that have been recommended time and time again." The proposed system would have a niunber of features to help people with disabilities take '. lJdvantage of employment opportunities. For example, it would allow people with disabilities to accept work without worrying about not having their benefits reinstated quickly if for any reason .they could not continue with the job. "We expect the new direction will improve opportunities for people with disabilities who want to work," said Jtm Dreiling, President of Goodwill Toronto, one of Ontario's oldest and most successful providers of employment services to people with disabilities. '-,'..:I People with disabilities have told the governmentthat'they have to wait too long to receive the support they need to get a job. The proposed system would streamline l"lministration and make it easier for people with disabilities to receive the support they need, "The proposed program responds to the concerns of people with disabilities and represents significant improvements: to income and employment supports. Our government is taking a leadership role in meeting the needs of people with disabilities," concluded Ms Ecker. The Ministry of Community and Social Services has set up an information line for people to call with inquiries: Local 416-327-0539, 1-888-688-4636, and TrY 1-800-387-5559. - 30 - For more information please contact: Catherine Melville Communications Assistant Minister's Office (416) 325-5213 Jane Greer Manager, Media Services Communications and Marketing Branch 325-4536 Visit our Internet site at: http://www.gov.on.calCSS \:1':: ~I '. . . . . I I . . I I I I I . I I I Notice: Backgrounders on this armouncement are available on the Ministry's automated fax-on- demand service. All Ministry-related information is retrievable to users with a touchtone phone and fax machine -- 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To retrieve information: . dial 416-362-8329, press 1, for service in English; press 2 for service in French . enter the Ministry's access code: 6277 and follow the voice prompts: - press 1 to receive the catalog of all available documents or - press 2 to select specific information by document number Once you have completed your selection, you will be asked to enter the area code & number of your fax machine (the system will'prompt you to confirm or amend the number entered). Do not hang up until prompted to do so. The fax transmission will be sent to you within minutes of your call. Note: to receive the information related to this announcement: (English) enter document # 170 for Income Support for People with Disabilities and/or document # 172 for Employment SupportsJor People with Disabilities , (French) enter document # 171 for Income Support for People with Disabilities and/or document #173 for Employment Supports for People with Disabilities Ontario Disability Support Program How would it be different? ". .:~,~'2,:.;:'~!~~.iiL::.: :-~~~.rt~~~~ff7~.~J~~' 1;..,";-i*~~~'~I~~Tf::.~-\~f~:~$i;r' ~':""';""~~~?~r~J:~i; -:~~:_ Welfare-based approach Low expectations of person's potential Poorly defined and inconsistent eligibility criteria ' Re-assescfT1P.I1t of clients People labelled as "permanently unemployable" Focus on asseSCmP-nt and conn.....lling Disincentives to work e.g., if a job doesn't work out, need to reapply for benefits and face a waiting period Duplication of delivery Telling people what they need Limited recognition of assets Focus on rules and process Secure income support Belief in ability Clearly defined and consistent eligibility criteria AsseCCmP.nt only when nec~s"ry Recognition that people can and do want to work Focus on jobs and susWned employment Ip.centives and support to work e.'k., no waiting period to return to benefits if ajob doesn't work out Integrated commnnity-based delivery Listening to what people need and helping them get it . Improved recognition of assets and family support Focus on results and abilities Proposed Eligibility Criteria for Income Support under the Ontario Disability Support Program F.....ily";Benefits Act" ... . ,...i(!:iJl'renhystem):u People labelled as "pennanent1y unemployable". Vague definition. Oit.tarin.DiSabilitySupport'Pl'Og~.m;;';i' . ..... '.i:.(p~plJiledsystem) . . .'.$);;;j;j~ Recognition that people can and do want to work. Focuses on substantial physical or mental impairments that limit a person's capacity to function. Lack of recognition aroUDd IP.<:!..,.;ng conditionS (e.g. mental illness) mid life- tbre<>t...,ing iI1nes~ (e.g. cancer, AIDS). Recognizes recurring conditions. ~ life- thr-t....ing issues as eligible factOrs. -,.: , I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Backgrounder Document d'information (i) Ontario Mlnlatry of Community and Social Sarvic_ MlnlalOn" s__ aociIIux .. commun.u....... June 5, 1997 Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Proposal for a new income support program for people with disabilities. I. Introduction Background: People with disabilities and their rnmm~ have told us tbatthe current Family Benetitsprogram needs reform - it does not meet the needs of people living with disabilities. A commitment was made: . that people with disabilities would be moved o~t.ofthe welfarcsystem. where they never should have been in the first place;" . there would be a new and separate program for people with disabilities to meet their unique needs and protect their benetits; . to help remove barriers to employment for people with disabilities. Opportunities and Objectives: Under previous governments there have been .numerous reports on how to reform income suppon for people with disabilities. People say they have been consulted endlessly, but have seen little action. The proposed Ontario Disabi1itySuppon Program wilfprovide greater security at the same time that it will: . take people with disabilities off welfare; meet the unique needs of people with disabilities; ''',. protect disability benetits for people with disabilities; suppon people with disabilities toward the goals of independence and employment. . - ~. ~1 . . -1- The government agrees with people with disabilities that those cmrently eligible to receive benefits should have the security of having their benefits protected. Under the proposed plan, people receiving FBA disability benefits will be auto""'ti"''1lly transferred to the proposed ODSP without having their disability retested. ..../ I , I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II. Commitment to meet unique needs of people with disabilities and protect their benefits Eligibility and Defmition of Dlsablllty: The government agrees that people w.ith disabilities have asked for a fairer definition of disability. The new definition would: . reflect that people with disabilities can and do want to work; . no longer labels these Ontarians as "permanently unemployable"; . cover substantial as well as severe disabilities; and . . not inadvertently exclude people in the early stages of degenerative conditions (such as multiple sclerosis or muscular dystrophy) or people with cycJical conditions (such as schizophrenia or cJinical depression). The government plans to inttoduce II new definition of disability based on substantial restrictions in the activities of daily living. It would cover most aspects of day-to-day living at home and at work. It will cover restrictions that result directly from a physical or mental impairment expected . to last at Jeast one year. The ODSP will focus on people with disabilities. Protec:ting Vulnerable People: The government agrees with families and agencies that vulnerable people who are unable to care for themseives need protection. Under the ODSP, the government intends to expand provisions that assist them to pay their bills, meet their basic needs and prevent abuse hy trustees: . provision to make direct payments for rent and utilities will be more comprehensive where this would prevent service cut -offs and evictions; . where further protection is required, a tnJStee will be appointed and be subject to new st8luiards of accOuntability. : . . More Sensitive Rules: We agree with people with disabilities thattbey should no longer be faced with arbitrary ru1es and testS wbich do not meet their needs. -2- Under the ODSP, the government intends to introduce the following improvements: . Under a new disability test. the forms will now ask the right questions and be filled in by the appropriate professionals who understand disabilities. For example. registered psychologists may document a developmental or learning disability. Mental health outreach workers or social workers or physicians, among others, may document activities of daily living, The test will be applied in a standard way across the province, . People receiving some disability benefits through the C~n~tI~ Pension Plan bel:a'lse they usually cannot work will autotn~tically be considered disabled for the eligibility criteria of ODSP to avoid putting them through another medical process. . A new manual and more training for adjudicators applying the disability test will provide more guidance and mean better ass"sc"""nts of each disability. . Once people prove they have a disability, they will only be retested if and when the disability is expected to improve. Those with a permanent serious disability will not be retested. . A number of other rules on motor vehicles. interest on liquid assets. pre-paid funerals. second properties and excess assets have been simplified so people with disabilities and their advocates can understand the program and to follow best bnsi/l('!SS practices.. IlL Commitment to support people with disabilities to independence DIsability Costs: '..',,; , The government agrees that people with disabilities have unique costs related to those disabilities. The government intends to make the following improvements under the proposed ODSP to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities: . Persons on the Ontario Disability Support Program. as well as those receiving Handicapped Children's Benefits and Ontario Works will continue to receive the benefits of the Ministry of Health's Assistive Device$Program. The 25% co-payment will be eliminated. . The ODSP 1imit on c~.hahle assets will be increased from the FBA 1imit of $3,000 to $5,000 for a single person and from $5,000 t~. $7.500 for a couple. An atltlitinllal $500 will continue to be added for each ai:lditional dependent. . People with disabilities will now be able to retain compensation awards of up to $100,000 (e.g. awards due to injuries or being a victim of abuse or crime). The 1imit under the former FBA rules was $25.000. -3- -4- I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I . People with disabilities will now be able to retain life insurance whish has a cash s=nder value of up to $100,000 and take a loan against it to cover the costs related to the advanced stages of a serious illness, such as AIDS or cancer. Partnership with Families: The government agrees with the famil;,.,g of people with disabilities that they should no longer be prevented from improving the quality of life of their adult disabled child. The government proposes to make major changes so people with disabilities can benefit from gifts and inherit~n('es and f:"nm.._~ can provide a secure future for their adult children. . Families and others will be able to provide assistance with the cost of assistive devices, health items, support services, home accommodation and education at any time. The funds are no longer limited to inheritances. Currently, f~mi1i.._~ can only help by leaving an . inheritance. . In addition to disability costs, pmil;,.,s and others will be able to provide an additional $4,000 a year in asSistIU1t'-C toward any other costs, through either a gift or an inheritance, with a broader range of eligible uses. For the first time, familieg will be able to help with community living arrangements which provide stability and independence. . The amount that fammp.$ and others can leave in an inheritance provided for in MCSS legislation will be increased to $100,000 from $65,000. This will be a standard m~yimnm (rather the current rule which requires a Ministry-approved plan for amounts that exceed $65.(00). . To allow pmili"", to build up a trUSt, interest--<>n trUSt capital can remain in the trUSt until the capital reaches $100,000; thereafter; the interest can be used to cover allowable expenses. . The improvements to inheritance roles will also apply to discretionary trUSts; no changes will limit the current use of discretionary trUSts. IV. Commitment to support people with disabilities toward employment The government agrees the choice to work: should remain with people with disabi1itics under the ODSP. The gov<ailDlCIlt plans to introduce improvements, which will complement a new system of emplciyment services for people with disabilities and ~ncourage people to try working. For example, after apcriod of working, people will be able'to get back on quickly through new rapid relnst"tp.ment rules; only their financial need will beas~s~d at that time, not their disability. Backgrounder Document d'information @ Ontario. Mlnlatry 0' Community .nd Social Senric_ Min.... dM8erYlc_ aocIeux lit COMIIIU......... June 5, 1997 ODSP: SUppOrts to Employment Proposal for a new system of supports to employment for People with Disabilities Background: People with disabilities have told us that they can and do want to work. We heard this message again and again during consultations with, people with disabilities. Thegovemment is doing its part to help people with disabilities. . The proposed employment supports system will complement the pll.nn.-.d new Ontario Disability Income Support Program. It will offer a commnnity-based system dedicated to working with people with disabilities to find employment. The current system is governed by the Vocational Rehabilitation Services Act. It has out-datcd assumptions regarding the capacity of people with~ilities to enter and succeed in the work force. It came. into existence at a time when services for people with disabilities were incomplete or non- existent. and attitudes toward them could be quite patronizing. For example, the existing Act defines an eligible client as a person "substantially incapable of pursuing a gainful occupation." The VRS system lacks a clear focus on employment. The government agrees with people with disabilities that they need better supports to employment. Employment Challenges for Persons with Disabilities It is critical to improve the employment supports system for people with disabilities. More and more people with disabilities are working, and this benefits society and the individuals concerned. People with disabilities and employers have been consulted; it is time to act. Restructuring the current system'of-supparlS will make more ~riey available to serve more people with disabilities. The re-investment will mean more employment supports for persons with disabilities. Based on Statistics Canacll' data, it can be CSfnm.t.-.d that there are up to 240,000 to 250,000 people in Ontario with moderate to severe disabilities who are not yet in the labour force. The statistics further incli,."rP that people with disabilities face IIDJCh higber uneinploymcnt rates regardless of their level of education or chosen occupation. and that labour force participation and employment rates decline steeply as the severity of disability increases. -1- -2- I i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Opportunities and Objectives: Progress has been made over the past few decades in integrating people with disabilities into the work force. However. they still face one ofthe highest rates of unemployment or underempioyment of any identifiable group in society. The existing system has also not been successful enough when it comes to assisting people with disabilities to find employment opportunities. Only about 25 per cent of clients have jobs when they leave the system. The proposed system will be based in the commnnity, will be less expensive to deliver and will be dedicated to providing supports to persons with disabilities preparing for, seeking or maintaining employment. The proposed rc-design will allow direct expenditures on supports to employment for persons with disabilities to rise from approximately $18 mil1ion today to almost $35 mil1ion when the system is fully implemented. A special grant program. funded at current levels. will be created for home and vehicle moclifi"ations for people with disabilities. To ensure there are no reductions in services for people with disabilities. funding will be added to the operating grants of colleges and universities that will be targetted to meet these special needs. Attendant care services will be provided through Ministry ofHeahh funded programs. Key Features of the Proposed New System Legislation: Plans call for the Vocational Rehabilitation Services.Act to be replaced by the new Ontario Disabilily Supporr Plan Act. 'This proposed Act will recognize the capacity of people with disabilities to take responsibility for their own employment p1ans and to direct the services they receive. Service Priorities: It is proposed that eligibility for support be open to any person for whom a disability presents a substantial barrier to preparing for. seeking or maint~;ning employment. Services available will include: . Employment planning assistance; . Interpreters; . Technological aids and devices; . SkiDs development and ongoing job supports. Wherever feasible. funding will be provided directly to eligible people so they can choose the aid. device or support that best enables them to meet their employment goal. Where people have higher incomes (over $52.000 in taxable income for a single person). they will be expected to contribute a small amount toward the cost of supports. 'This will enable the system to serve more people. The VRS Training Allowance will be made rednt'l"~nt by the introduction of the proposed Ontario Disl>btnry Income Support Plan (see separate backgrounder). A Separate Home and Vehicle Modifications Program: Home and vehicle modifications are sometimes necessary to enable people with disabilities to continue to live independently and to participate fully in activities of daily living, including employment. Client services will be improved by having services delivered through a community partner with expertise in the area. Delivery Responsibility: The proposed'employment supports system will be delivered by local service coordinators who will be selected through a competitive process based on their ability to provide the best quality of service and achieve the greatest possible impact on employment outcomes for their clients. Service coordinators will be expected to work in partnership with people with disabilities and employers in their communities. Transition to the New System: It is estintated that it will take approximately 18 months to implement the changes. People will continue to be served by the existing system until the new legislation is developed and enacted. Federal-Provincial Funding Support: Federal and provincial ministers recently endorsed a plan to redesign cUIrent cost-shared vocational rehabilitation programs into new initiatives that focus on active labour market measures and provide supports to persons with disabilities aimed at preparing for. finding and Jceeping jobs. Programs to be funded in the future will be based on the principles that programs must be client-centered and must stress active measures that remove barriers to participation in the economic mainstream. Changes that Ontario is putting forward as part of the ODSP put the province in the forefront of change. . ;; ";; -3- . COUNCIL INFORMATION 1-25 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Office of the Minister 777 Bay Street Toronto ON M5G 2E5 (416)585-7000 Ministere des Affaires municipales et du Logement Bureau du ministre ~ IJ!1JeCnUIW1!lJ) Ju~ 02 PH '97 777 rue Bay Toromo ON M5G 2E5 (416) 585-7000 AGENDA JUN 5 1997 June 3, 1997 UUl>ltClPAlITY OF ClARINGTOO MAYOR'S OffiCE To all Heads of Council: Today my colleague the Honourable Elizabeth Witmer, the Minister of Labour, introduced new labour legislation that will allow for a fair and orderly transition to improved public services in restructuring municipalities, schools and hospitals across Ontario, I am enclosing for your information a copy of a media kit on the legislation, released today by the Ministry of Labour. Many Ontario municipalities are amalgamating quickly to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and affordabilityof public services they deliver; If it is approved by the legislature, this legislation would give them new tools to allow for faster resolution of difficult labour relations issues that may anse. For example, the legislation would create a Dispute Resolution Commission, which will have available to it a number of new options for resolving disputes between municipalities and municipal employees in the police and fire sectors, whete strikes and lockouts are not permitted. The bill will also give municipalities an opportunity to ~ve notice to bargain a new collective agreement following an amalgamation or merger; I must stress that the government is committed to the collective bargaining process, The government has no intention of intervening in contract negotiations, The legislation introduced today improves the cOllective bargaining process so negotiations can more quickly and efficiently lead to agreements that meet the needs of municipalities and their employees. If you have any questions about the proposed legislation, please feel free to call the contacts listed in the media kit, or your nearest Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Regional Operations Branch office. !---~!~T}~~.pTION S' Iv I Cl.eRK l.!P......d --- mcere - , ! ACK. 8Y _ ORIGtNAl COPIES 1 ! - t _: -.' '--- n----------..:1 . I _~ .--~--- -- - - .-- -'- ..+----_..._- I ;7-fJtf~.,:, @ Ontario Ministry of Labour Ministere du Travail MEDIA KIT LABOUR REFORMS IN THE BROADER PUBLIC SECTOR . News Release . Ministerial Statement . Overview of Legislation . Fact Sheets . , , 1. Labour Relations Transition Commission 2. Dispute Resolution Commission 3. How the New Transition Processes Will Work 4. Pay Equity Reform 5. Munidpalities 6. School Boards 7. Police and Fire Se"rvices 8. Hospitals 9. Ontario Public Service News Release Communique, ~ Ontario Ministry of Labour Ministere du Travail June 3, 1997 97-23 NEW LEGISLATION EASES TRANSITION TO BETTER QUALITY PUBLIC SERVICES TORONTO - Labour Minister Elizabeth Witmer today announced that she would be introducing new labour legislation to facilitate a timely, fair and orderly transition to improved public services in hospitals, schools and municipalities across Ontario. "This legislation will ensure that as public sector organizations restructure, employees are treated fairly, service disruption is minimized and labour relations issues are resolved in a timely manner: said Mrs. Witmer. "Employers and unions will continue to have the opportunity to work together through collective bargaining, If they are unable to negotiate solutions, we will provide them with the processes they need to assist them in resolving their issues: Upon passage, the legislation will create two new commissions under two new acts: . A temporary Labour Relations TransitiOl} Commission that will help resolve , . labour relations issues associated with public sector restructuring, including such issues as the structure of bargaining units, union representation and seniority. . A Dispute Resolution Commission that will refonn arbitration in the fire, police and hospital sectors where strikes and lockouts are not pennitted. The commission will encourage negotiated agreements wherever possible, but to resolve outstanding issues it will have the ability to use various dispute resolution mechanisms such as mediation-arbitration, For other sectors, including municipalities and schools, at the request of either party, the commission will have temporary pOwer to deal with disputes arising from the negotiation of a first contract followi.ng an amalgamation or merger, "Over the coming months, public sector organizations across the province will be restructuring in order to deliver more efficient, effective and affordable services to Ontarians,' the Minister said. "With this legislation, employees and employers will have access to a process that will help them manage change in a way that is fair, timely and which increases accountability to the taxpayer," -30- ..,/2 '<'1 . "~ ..... 'I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I -2- Public Contact: Belinda Sutton Communications and Marketing Branch Ministry of Labour (416) 326-7403 Media Contact: Tony Maxwell Communications Assistant Office of the Minister Ministry of Labour (416) 326-7713 Policy Contact: Tony Dean Assistant Deputy Minister Policy and Communications Division Ministry of Labour (416) 326-7555 Editors: Please see attached Overview and Fact Sheets For copies of the media kit, please dial Fax~n-clemand system at (416) 326-6546 and follow the instructions Media kit also available on the Ministry of Labour Web Site: http://www.gov.on.calLABlmain.htm . The Public Sector Transition Stability ACt, 1997will be available on the Ontario Legislative Assembly Web Site at http://ontla.on.caJjoumalslbindex.htm (Ce document est aussi disponible en fran98is) II l II ~. II I I II I ,I I I I I I I I I STATEMENT BY THE HONOURABLE ELIZABETH WITMER MINISTER OF LABOUR REGARDING THE INTRODUCTION OF THE PUBLIC SECTOR TRANSITION STABILITY ACT, 1997 QUEEN'S PARK JUNE 3, 1997 ~ ..... " (PLEASE CHECK AGAINST DEUVERY) II 'j II II , II il i , II i \1 i II i I Mr. Speaker, this afternoon I will be introducing the Public Sector Transition Stability Act, an Act to facilitate a fair and orderly transition to improved public services in hospitals, schools and muniCipalities across Ontario, Over the coming months, public sector organizations will be restructuring in order to deliver more efficient, effective and affordable services to Ontarians. We want to ensure that, as these changes take place, employees are treated fairly, the transition to improved public serVices is seamless and outstanding labour relations issues are resolved in an expeditious and timely manner. Our. government believes that employers, employees and unions are in the best position to find solutions to their unique labour relations issues. Therefore, the workplace parties will continue to have the opportunity to negotiate collective agreements that are most appropriate to their particular circumstances. '.:.~ , However, if they are not able to resolve some' of the complex issues, we realize that a legal and institutional framework is needed to ensure that, during this time of public sector restructuring, everyone is treated fairly and that services continue to be provided to the taxpayers, To establish this framework, we are introducing this bill which contains two new acts for the considE!ration of the legislature. The first, the Public Sector Labour Relations Transition Act, will establish a time- limited Labour Relations Transition Commission to deal with the high volume of complex labour relations issues that will emerge as the result of school boards, hospitals and municipalities amalgamating and merging. -2- For example, if employers and unions cannot negotiate a solution to determine the appropriate bargaining unit, the Transition Commission will be able to do so. If one union does not represent a substantial majority of employees, or if no agreement is reached by the unions to determine which union will represent employees when two or more unionized workforces come together, the Transition Commission will be able to do so. In most cases, the determination will be by secret ballot, to ensure that the wishes of the affected employees are respected. The Transition Commission will also ensure that, for seniority purposes, equal recognition is given to the years of service of unionized and non-unionized employees, I would like to point out that our legislation will not eliminate successor rights. As well, contracting out will continue to be an issue for negotiations between the parties, We have paid careful attention to the needs and concerns of the workplace parties, Mr, Speaker, and we have endeavoured to ensure that they continue to work ~peratively together to resolve their own unique issues throu$h collective bargaining. I will also be asking the parties in the construction industry to provide advice on the application of this Act to construction trade unions with construction bargaining rights in the broader public sector. The second act we are introducing, the Public Sector Dispute Resolution Act, will permanently reform arbitration in the fire, police and hospital sectors where strikes and lockouts are not permitted. A permanent Dispute Resolution Commission will be created to promote negotiated settlements and resolve disputes should negotiations fail in these sectors. -3- 'I .. I I I . I I I I . I . I . I I I I il j II i II 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I This new process will address concerns that have been expressed for many years and will ensure that the system is more directly accountable to the taxpayer. This Dispute Resolution Commission will also be used temporarily to administer a binding dispute resolution process during a first contract negotiation following an amalgamation or merger in the broader public sector, This is a temporary power and it can only be exercised at the request of either party, I wish to emphasize that this option will only be available for the negotiation of the first post-amalgamation collective agreement. By creating greater incentives for the parties to settle disputes themselves, this new process will protect taxpayers against unnecessary disruptions of public services through strikes or lockouts arising out ofthe negotiations of first contracts after an amalgamation or merger in the broader public sector during this transitional period. Mr. Speaker, at this time I would like to mention tWo other aspects of this legislation. In , order to facilitate restructuring and to addres$ other concerns, we are also introducing amendments to the Pay Equity Act. . And we are taking steps to wind down the Employee Wage Protection Program, the last program in Canada that uses taxpayers' funds to cover employers' financial obligations to their employees. Mr. Speaker, every level of government in Ontario is attempting to efficiently restructure the way public services are delivered, -4- Upon its passage, this legislation will promote a timely, fair and orderly transition to improved public services in hospitals, schools and municipalities, A key objective will be to ensure that, during this time of transition, employees are treated fairly and labour relations issues are resolved by the workplace parties wherever possible, in a timely and expeditious manner. I want to re-emphasize that our goal is, above all else, to encourage and provide the workplace parties the opportunity to co-operatively resolve their issues through collective bargaining, but if they are not able to do so, to ensure that there is a process that will enable these issues to be resolved in a fair, timely and expeditious manner. This legislation will help us accomplish that goal. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. . , ''.} (Ce document est aussi disponible en franyais) -5- 'I '1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I @ Ontario Ministry of Labour Ministere du Travail OVERVIEW OF LEGISLATION The Public Sector Transition Stability Act, 1997 contains: Public Sector Labour Relations Transition Act, 1997 The Act, if approved by the legislature, will provide for the fair and timely resolution of labour relations issues that will ari;:le as municipalities, school boards and hospitals restructure in order to improve the delivery of public services in Ontario, . This restructuring will involve tens of thousands of unionized and non-unionized public service employees and employers. The Actwill encourage collective bargaining between employers and unions, so that they can arrive at negotiated agreements that reflect the needs of their individual workplaces. However, if employers and unions are unable to develop solutions to their labour relations issues through collective bargailliClg, the Act will provide a process to resolve outstanding issues,' The Act will establish the Labour Relations Transition Commission (LRTC), a temporary body with special expertise to focus exclusively on the high volume of labour relations issues arising from the restructuring of the public sector. The LRTC will have special powers to deal with labour relations issues in an expedited manner while taking into consideration the circumstances surrounding each particular restructuring. There are a number of situations the LRTC could be asked to address. For example, if employers and unions cannot negotiate a solution, the LRTC could determine how employees would be grouped together for collective bargaining purposes. The LRTC could also be asked to determine Which union would represent employees. This determination would be based on a vote except where a single union already has a large majority of members in the new bargaining unit. Similarly, where the parties cannot agree on the resolution of seniority issues, the LRTC will dovetail the seniority lists of the existing bargaining units unless there are compelling reasons to do otherwise. For seniority purposes, equal recognition will be given to the service of union and non-union workers in all cases. -1- To assist the workplace parties in reaching agreements on their own and to facilitate information-sharing, the LRTC may have the authority to publish guidelines for commonly occurring issues, The Act will also give either workplace party an opportunity to give notice to bargain a new or revised collective agreement following an amalgamation or merger, These procedures will focus responsibility on the workplace parties and ensure that they have the necessary process in place to achieve, in a timely manner, a first contract following an amalgamation or merger, The Minister of Labour will be asking the parties in the construction industry to provide advice on the application of this Act to construction trade unions with construction bargaining rights in the broader public sector. Public Sector Dispute Resolution Act, 1997 The Public Sector Dispute Resolution Act will permanently reform the system for resolving disputes iri the fire, police and hospital sectors where strikes and lockouts are not permitted, The primary goal is to encourage the parties to reach a settlement. through collective bargaining. However, should negotiations fail, the Act provides for a permanent Oispute Resolution Commission (ORC) with the ability to use arbitration- mediation and other dispute resolution mechanis~s, while maintaining accountability. to taxpayers, '.} The ORC will also have a temporary mandate to administer a binding dispute resolution mechanism for first-contract negotiations that follow an amalgamation or merger elsewhere in the public sector, for example in municipalities and school boards. In these cases, the ORC will act only at the request of one of the parties. Amendments to the Pay Equity Act The Pay Equity Act is being amended in order to facilitate restructuring in the broader public sector and to address oth.er concerns. The legislation will facilitate compliance by reforming rules affecting the sale of a busfness, r~troactive claims in the broader public sector, and by clarifying that privat~ome day care providers are not considered "employees" under the Pay Equity Act. The legislation allows for more flexibility in establishing pay equity adjustments when an employer in an amalgamated or newly purchased organization develops a newpay equity plan if the previous plan is no longer appropriate. -2- 'I "1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i II ! 'j ~ i II ! II The legislation also changes requirements for retroactive pay equity adjustments in the broader public sector, In these cases, pay equity adjustments will have to be made back to the time an employee made a complaint, a union attempted to negotiate a pay equity plan, or a pay equity plan was posted, rather than back to January 1, 1990, as is now required. This change takes effect as of the date of introduction of the bill. These amendments will facilitate restructuring in the broader public sector by limiting unanticipated pay equity liability potentially dating back to 1990. The amendments will also clarify the status of private-home day care providers for the purposes of the Pay Equity Act. These are people who are regulated under the Day Nurseries Act to provide day care in their own homes, usually under contract to municipalities and other agencies, and it was never intended that they be considered "employees. under the provisions of the Pay Equity Act. Winding down of the Employee Wage Protection Program Amendments will be made to the Employment Standards Act to wind down the taxpayer-funded Employee Wage Protection Program (EWPP), which compensates employees for wages and vacation pay owed by employers. Ontario is the only province in Canada with a program of this kind that uses taxpayer funds to cover the obligations of private sector employers, Employees with claims for wages that became du~ prior to the .passage of the bill will still be covered by the EWPP. The Province will continue to urge the Federal Government to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act in order to give employees priority status for owed wages. -30- Contacts: Belinda Sutton Communications and Marketing Branch Ministry of Labour (416) 326-7403 Alana Freedman Policy Contact Ministry of Labour (416) 314-8754 (Ce document est aussi disponible en fran98is) -3- Fact Sheet NO 1 Fiche NO 1 @ Ontario Ministry of Labour Minisli!re du Trava~ June 3, 1997 97-23 LABOUR RELATIONS TRANSITION COMMISSION Across Ontario changes are being made in how taxpayer-funded hospitals, school boards, municipalities and other public organizations deliver services, Many of these organizations will be involved in amalgamations, mergers and other forms of restructuring as they move to provide more effective, efficient and affordable service to the public. Restructuring will involve tens of thousands of unionized employees currently employed by hundreds of broader public sector employers across Ontario. The employees will often be represented by separate bargaining agents with separate collective agreements. Labour relations questions will arise with many of these restructurings, including the following: . What will happen when members of two or more bargaining units are brought together because of an amalgamation or rti'erger? What will be the size and shape of the new bargaining unit(s)? .. . Which union will represent the' members of a new bargaining unit when two or more unions have represented the workers who are being brought together? What happens if workers who were not unionized are being brought together with workers who are unionized? . Which collective agreement and which terms and conditions of employment will apply during the transition? . How will seniority be dealt with when different bargaining units are being brought together? And what will happen to seniority when workers who have not been unionized are brought together with, unionized workers? -1- How the commission will work Given the high volume of amalgamations and mergers expected over the coming months, the legislation will create a special body with a temporary mandate and with special expertise to focus exclusively on transitional labour relations issues, When necessary, the Labour Relations Transition Commission (LRTC) will have special powers to deal with labour relations questions in an expedited manner while taking into consideration the circumstances surrounding each particular restructuring. The commission will only become involved where a broader public sector workplace has been subject to an amalgamation or merger. In many cases, the employer and union(s) will be able to reach agreement themselves on how to resolve transitional issues. In cases where the employer and union(s) are unable to reach agreement, the LRTC will have the power to make timely decisions on outstanding labour relations questions, including those dealing with bargaining unit structure, union representation and seniority. The LRTC will consist of a number of commissioners with sectoral knowledge and labour relations expertise, headed by a Chief Commissioner. It will have the ability to use expedited, formal and informal processes to resolve, in a timely manner, issues that come before it To assist the workplace parties in reaching an agreement, the new LRTC will have the authority to publish guideline~ on commonly occurring issues, "., ~ , The LRTC will be set up for a four-year peri~, after which it is expected that most of the public sector restructuring will be implemented and there will be no further need for these specialized services. Traditional collective bargaining will resume at that time. -30- Contacts : Belinda Sutton Communications and Marketing Ministry of Labour (416) 326-7403 Alana Freedman Policy Contact Ministry of Labour (416) 314-8754 (Ce document est aussi disponible en franyais) -2- 'I .'. I . . . I I I I I I I I . I I I . I 'I ! I II 1 II il I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I FactSheet NO 2 Fiche NO 2 ~ Ontario Ministry of Labour Minisli!re duTrava~ June 3, 1997 97-23 DISPUTE RESOLUTION COMMISSION In Ontario, strikes and lockouts are prohibited in a number of sectors providing essential services such as hospitals, fire services and police, In these cases, if the employer and union are unable to successfully negotiate a collective agreement, the dispute is sent to binding arbitration. An arbitrator or a panel of arbitrators holds a fonnal hearing and then renders a binding decision on all the outstanding issues. Over the years, the current system of arbitration has often been criticized. Some groups have called for the establishment of a pennanent roster of experienced arbitrators, instead of the current system of ad hoc arbitrators, in order to improve consistency, build expertise and facilitate awards that are more appropriate. Concerns have also been expressed that the current system: . encourages unions and employers to rely on the arbitrator to impose a settlement rather than negotiate a solution themselves; . is too time-consuming, costly and legalisti~, Settlements are often not arbitrated until many months after the previous collective agreement has expired; . results in awards that may not always reflect economic and fiscal reality and are not accountable to taxpayers; . results in contract awards that split the difference between the two parties, do not reflect the reality of the workplace and do not correspond to locally negotiated solutions. How the commission will work To deal with these concerns, and to encourage unions and employers to negotiate settlements, a new, permanent Oispute Resolution Commission (ORC) will be established that will have the power to settle :the terms of the collective agreements in the fire, police and hospital sectors if agreement cannot be reached, The ORC will put far greater emphasis on negotiation and mediation as a way of encouraging the employer and union to resolve outstanding issues. The ORC will have a number of innovative powers, including the right to choose the most appropriate method for resolving disagreements. This could include final offer selection or mediation-arbitration, -1- . Final Offer Selection: Under this system, the employer and union would submit their final offer to a decision-maker, who chooses between the two of them, The offer chosen then becomes the basis for the new collective agreement. The ORC will have discretion on how to use final offer selection. For example, it may be used for the entire agreement, on an issue-by-issue basis, or any other way the ORC believes appropriate. . Mediation-Arbitration: This system allows the decision-maker to act as a mediator, assisting the parties to negotiate as much of the collective agreement as possible, and then to decide the remaining outstanding issues. The ORC will consist of a number of commissioners with expertise in labour relations and mediation, headed by a Chief Commissioner, In appropriate circumstances, such as when specific expertise is required, on the request of the parties the Chief Commissioner may also appoint 'sidespeople" (people who participate in the decision- . making process as respective nominees of unions and employers). Where an employer and union agree, they may still have their dispute resolved through private arbitration. . Amalgamations and mergers The ORC will deal with unresolved disputes arisir1.g out of first contract negotiations that follow an amalgamation or merger involving h.ospitals, fire and police, where strikes and lockouts are not permitted. In addition, employers or unions in other sectors - such as municipalities - can choose to have the ORC resolve a first collective agreement following an amalgamation or merger, and thus avoid recourse to a strike or lockout. This will also apply to support staff and occasional teachers in school boards. The ability of either party to refer the dispute to the ORC is only available in negotiations for the first post- amalgamation contract. -30- Contacts: Belinda Sutton Communications and Marketing Ministry of Labour (416) 326-7403 Alana Freedman Policy Contact Ministry of Labour (416) 314-8754 (Ce document est aussi disponible en franyais) -2- ". "I I I . I I I I I I I I I I I I I I JI I II ; II i )1 I II I I t II I II I , II , II I il il I . II I , jl , i t il i II I j I Fact Sheet NO 3 Fiche NO 3 @ Ontario Minisby of Labour Minislere du TravaH June 3, 1997 97-23 How THE NEW TRANSITION PROCESSES WILL WORK The new legislation outlines a fair and expeditious process for resolving the numerous labour relations issues arising when two or more employers in a hospital, municipality, school board or other broader public sector organization are amalgamated or merged. It encourages collective bargaining between employers and unions and facilitates negotiated agreements that reflect the needs of individual workplaces. If employers and unions are unable to develop solutions to labour relations issues through collective bargaining during the negotiation 9f a first contract following an amalgamation or merger, the legislation provides a process to resolve outstanding issues, In many instances, several existing unions with different collective agreements will be brought together into a new organization as a result of an amalgamation or merger. Steps must be taken to determine which unions will represent which employees and to determine the collective agreement that will apply. Step One: Determining the structure for collecJive bargaining . For collective bargaining, the workforce is organized into groups called bargaining units, The first step following a merger or amalgamation is to determine the makeup of the bargaining units in the new organization. Questions that need to be resolved include: Will several existing units be combined? Are there specific reasons to keep some units separate? . Through negotiation, the employer and all of the unions involved may themselves agree on the composition of the new bargaining units. . . . The parties may be assisted by guidelines published by the Labour Relations Transition Commission (LRTC). . If they are unable to agree, either party may apply to the LRTC to determine the appropriate bargaining unit structure. -1- . The LRTC will have the ability to use various formal or informal processes to arrive at a solution, It will then be able to issue orders setting out the bargaining unit structure. . Following further discussions with stakeholders in the construction industry, the legislation will be refined to reflect the unique needs of that industry. Step Two: Detennining which union will represent employees . Following the determination of the bargaining unit structure, the existing unions may agree among themselves on who will represent the new bargaining units. . If they do not agree, the LRTC will, with some exceptions, order a vote, Employees within each bargaining unit will vote on which union will represent them. A majority is required, . A vote will not be required if a significant majority of the employees in the bargaining unit are already represented by one of the unions, When two unions are involved, no vote will be required if one of the unions represents at least 75 per cent of the employees. When three or more unions are involved, no vote will be required if one of the unions represents at least 60 per cent of the employees. . If at least 40 per cent of the employees in E!:,bargaining unit are not unionized, employees will also be able to choose whether or not to be represented by a union when the vote is taken. Step Three: Deciding a new collective agreement After the reorganization, a composite collective agreement - made up of all the previous collective agreements - will temporarily apply. This means employees will continue to be covered 'by their previous collective agreements even though they are in a new bargaining unit. Employees who were not represented by a union before the reorganization will continue to be covered by their previous contract of employment during this interim period. The Act will protect non-union employees from being disadvantaged during this interim period. . . . There are four choices on what happens next: . TIle employer and the union can choose to continue with the composite agreement for up to one year. -2- '1 ". I I I I . I I I I I I I I I . I I I I II I I II I II , II I , i II II I II I I II I I' I I J I . Or, the employer and union can agree to a new collective agreement based on one ofthe collective agreements that existed before the amalgamation or merger. An amended version of the agreement could also be used. . Or, the parties may jointly ask the LRTC to choose one of the existing agreements to apply, . Or, either the employer or union can choose to begin the process of negotiating a new collective agreem~nt by giving notice to bargain, If such notice is given, and the parties would normally have the right to strike or lockout, either party has 30 days to indicate that if negotiations are unsuccessful, the dispute settlement mechanism for this particular instance is the new Dispute Resolution Commission (DRC) rather than a strike or lockout While negotiations are taking place, the composite agreement applies until 90 days after the notice to bargain was given or, where the DRC is involved, until a new collective agreement is in place. Step Four: Determining seniority Where employees from different bargaining units are to be merged into a single new bargaining unit, the parties may agree on how the various seniority lists will be merged, Or, either party may apply to the LRTC to determine seniority. In that case, seniority will be dovetailed unless the LRTC finds there are compelling reasons to handle the situation differently. If seniority is dovetailed, empJoyees will receive similar credits for their seniority, regardless of which unit they Were in, The seniority of non-unionized employees who become unionized after an amalgamation or merger will be protected under this legislation, Their seniority will be determined on the same basis as the seniority for unionized employees after the composite agreement is replaced with a new or revised collective agreement Step Five: If negotiations break down . If the employer and union are unable to reach agreement, the new Dispute Resolution Commission (DRC) will decide the terms of the new collective agreement for hospitals, police and firefighters, In these sectors, strikes and lockouts are not allowed. . . The Ministry of Education and Training will shortly be bringing forward new legislation for collective bargaining between teachers and school boards, -3- . For other sectors such as municipalities, either party can choose to have the first post-amalgamation or merger collective agreement resolved by the ORC, and thereby avoid recourse to strikes or lockouts. This decision must be made at the beginning of negotiations. If neither party chooses this option, strikes or lockouts could occur if the parties are unable to successfully negotiate a collective agreement. Step Six: The Dispute Resolution Commission (ORC) The ORC will have a variety of techniques available to resolve disputes arising from the collective bargaining process, [Please see Fact Sheet #2 ~Dispute Resolution CommissionD for further details.] -30- Contacts: Belinda Sutton Communications and Marketing Ministry of Labour (416) 326-7403 Alana Freedman Policy Contact MInistry of Labour . (41'6) 314-8754 (Ce documenlest aussi disponible en fran~is) -4- -I 'I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I~I I I I II f II II II I ,I i , II 'I , I II II II , ,I ! I II I II Fact Sheet NO 4 Fiche NO 4 ~ Ontario Ministry of Labour Ministere du Travail June 3, 1997 97-23 PAY EQUITY REFORM The goal of reforms to the Pay Equity Act is to facilitate restructuring in the public sector. The legislation, when approved, will provide more flexibility in making a new pay equity plan following an amalgamation, merger or sale of business, It will also make changes to the retroactive pay equity requirements when there is an amalgamation or merger in hospitals, schools, municipalities and other broader public sector organizations, The changes will also clarify that private-home day care providers are not considered employees under the Pay Equity Act, Sale of business changes The legislation will allow for more flexibility in establishing pay equity adjustments where there is a sale of a business, including an amalgamation. The current Act requires a new employer in an amalgamated or newly purchased organization to develop a new pay equity plan if the previous plan is no longer appropriate. However, the current Act prohibits the new employer from reducing the amount of pay equity adjustments in order to bring amalgamated organizations in line with one another. The amendment would remove the prohibition on reducing the pay equity adjustment in these cases. - . . For example, if two municipalities are merged, a new plan may be required if the old plans are no longer appropriate. Similar jobs could have different wage rates because different pay equity adjustments had been made in the previous organizations. Currently, the law does not allow the new plan to lower any previous adjustments even when that would be more rational and appropriate in the new organization. Retroactive claims in the broader public sector The amendments provide that in the broader public sector pay equity adjustments will have to be made back to the time an employee made a complaint, a union tried to negotiate a pay equity plan or a pay equity plan was posted, rather than back to January 1, 1990 as is now the case, -1- The amendments will clarify the responsibility of the new employer following the amalgamation or merger for ma~ing these payments, This change takes effect as of the date of introduction of the bill. These amendments will facilitate restructuring in the broader public sector by limiting unanticipated pay equity liability dating back to 1990. Private-home day care The legislation clarifies that people who provide private-home day care under the provisions of the Day Nurseries Act are not considered "employees" under the Pay Equity Act and, as such, are not eligible for pay equity adjustments, These are individuals who are contracted by some municipalities and other agencies to provide day care in their own homes. It was never intended that these self-employed private- home day care providers be considered employees under the Pay Equity Act. -30- Contacts: Belinda Sutton Communications and Marketing Branch Ministry of Labour (416) 326-7403 Katherine Hewson Policy Contact Ministry of Labour (416) 326-7631 ~ ~ (Ce document est aussi disponible en fran98is) < -2- '. , I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i '. 1 il . I Fact Sheet NO,5 Fiche NO 5 @ Ontario Ministry of Labour Minisli!re du Travail June 3, 1997 97-23 MUNICIPALITIES The number of municipalities in Ontario is expected to drop from 815 a year ago to fewer than 670 by January 1, 1998, It is expected that by January 1, 1998, more than 50 amalgamations and other restructurings will have taken place, involving more than 250 municipalities. These amalgamations will result in the number of Ontario municipalities being reduced by at least 140. Similar restructuring activity can be expected to continue over the next several years. In Ontario there are more than 49,000 unionized municipal employees working in administration, public works, parks and recreation and planning. These employees are covered by 430 collective agreements, with some 94 per cent represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees while the remainder are represented by 17 other unions. An additional 13,000 unionized employees work in urban transit, another 4,700 in public libraries and several thousand for various l1ealth and social services at the municipal level. .~ " KEY CHANGES A key goal of the government's reform legiSlation is to promote a fair and expeditious resolution of labour issues that arise during municipal amalgamations, In particular, the legislation provides a mechanism .for resolving disputes that cannot be resolved during the negotiation of a first contract following an amalgamation, This is how the legislation will affect the municipal sector: . . Amalgamations . When a number of unionized workers are brought together because of an amalgamation, the proposed Labour Relations Transition Commission may resolve any outstanding issues about the appropriate bargaining unit structure, who will represent the employees and how workers' seniority will be applied in the merged organization if the parties have not been able to reach agreement themselves, -1- . The service of non-union employees who become unionized after an amalgamation will be protected. These employees' relevant years of service will count as seniority in any collective agreements following the amalgamation. And when employees from different bargaining units are merged, their seniority will generally be dovetailed, . The Act may be extended by regulation to cover local utilities and other special- purpose municipal bodies if they are involved in an amalgamation or merger. Resolving contract issues . After a reorganization, a composite collective agreement - made up of all the previous collective agreements - will temporarily apply until a new contract following the reorganization is in place. . The employer and union can agree to continue with the composite agreement for a year, or they can agree to a collective agreement covering the whole bargaining unit based on one of the collective agreements that existed before the amalgamation. Or, by giving notice to bargain, either the employer or union can choose to begin the process of negotiating a new collective agreement . Either party can .choose to ask the Dispute Resolution Commission for help in resolving a collective agreement if they are unable to do so. If the dispute is referred to the Dispute Resolution CommisSion, there is no recourse to strikes or lockouts with respect to the first-agreement'negotiations. [Please see Fact Sheet #3 "How the New Transition Processes Wi{{ Work" for more details.] -30- Contact: David Ross Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (416) 585-7023 Alana Freedman Policy Contact Ministry of Labour (416) 314-8754 (Ce document est aussi disponible en fran~is) -2- 'I 'I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II i II )1 II i II II ! II II II II , II l , II I II I 'I Fact Sheet NO 6 Fiche NO 6 @ Ontario Ministry of Labour Ministere du Travail June 3, 1997 97-23 SCHOOL BOARDS Approximately 48,000 non-teaching staff employed by school boards across the province bargain under the Labour Relations Act and are therefore covered by the new labour legislation. They are represented by a variety of unions including the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Service Employees International Union and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation. An additional 30,000 individuals, registered with the school boards to work as occasional teachers, are also affected by the new legislation, Approximately 123,000 teachers are represented by affiliates of the Ontario Teachers' Federation and are subject to special collective bargaining rules set out in the School Boards and Teachers Collective Negotiations Act. The Ministry of Education and Training will shortly be bringing forward new legislation addressing labour relations issues resulting from the amalgamation of school boards. This legislation will fonn an integral part of the government's overall plans to improve the quality of education in Ontario. . " ., A key goal of the government's refonn legislation is to promote a fair and expeditious resolution of labour relations issues that arise during the restructuring of the education sector through the amalgamation of school boards and the creation of new district school boards. The legislation will encourage employers and unions to work together to negotiate collective agreements that are most appropriate to their particular circumstances, KEY CHANGES . The Fewer School Boards Act, 1997, will reduce the number of school boards in the province from 129 to 72 on January 1, 1998. The new Public Sector Labour Relations Transition Act, 1997, will provide mechanisms for resolving disputes, if the parties are unable to resolve them during the negotiation of a first contract following the amalgamation. The new Labour Relations Transition Commission will help resolve any outstanding issues for those employees who bargain under the Labour Relations Act about bargaining unit structure, union representation and seniority in the new school board system. -1- Resolving contract issues . The service of nan-unian.employees who. become unionized after an amalgamatian will be pratected, These emplayees' relevant years af service will count as seniarity in any collective agreement follawing an amalgamation, And when emplayees fram different bargaining units are merged, their seniarity will generally be davetailed. . After the detenninatian af bargaining units and bargaining agents, a composite collective agreement - made up af all the previaus collective agreements - will tempararily apply until agreement is reached an a revised ar new collective agreement. . The emplayer and unian can agree to. continue with the compasite agreement far a year, ar they can agree to. a new collective agreement based an ane af the collective agreements that existed befare the amalgamatian, Or, by giving natice to. bargain, either the emplo.yer ar unian can choase to begin the pracess af negatiating a collective agreement. . Either party can chaase to. ask the Dispute Resalutian Cammissian far help in resolving a collective agreement if they are unable to. do. sa, If the dispute is referred to. the Dispute Resalutian Cammissian, there is no. recourse to. strikes ar lockauts with respect to. the first-agreement negatiatians. [Please see Fact Sheet #3 ~How the New Tra~dmon Processes Will Work" for more details. ] -30- Cantact : Margat Trevelyan Ministry af Educatian and Training (416) 325-2836 Alana Freedman Palicy Cantact Ministry of Labaur (416) 314-8754 (Ce document est aussi disponible en fran~ls) -2- "~I 'I I . . I I . I I I I I I I I I I I II ~ II II ! j II II I 'I I II II I I I I I I I I I I Fact Sheet NO 7 Fiche NO 7 ~ Ontario Ministly of Labour Ministere du TravaU June 3, 1997 97-23 POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES . There are approximately 23,000 employees in Ontario's municipal and provincial police forces covered by 194 collective agreements. The Ontario Provincial Police Association represents approximately 4,500 police officers who are covered by one agreement. Individual municipal/regional police associations, representing approximately 18,900 members, negotiate separately with their employers and are covered by 193 agreements which cover both civilian employees and police officers. There are about 8,900 employees in the province's firefighting service covered by 87 collective agreements and represer:rted by locals of two firefighting associations. The associations are the Ontario Professional Firefighters' Association, with just over 4,000 members covered by 53 agreements, and the professional Federation of Ontario Firefighters with 4,875 members covered by 34 agreements. Most employees in the province's police and firefighting services do not have the right to strike. As described below, the proposed legislation provides for a dispute resolution process when employers and employee representatives are unable to negotiate an agreement. The new process creates a greater incentive for the parties to arrive at mutually acceptable solutions and proVides greatlilr accountability to taxpayers. ...... , KEY CHANGES A key goal of the govemmenfs reform legislation is to promote a fair and expeditious resolution of labour issues if and when police and fire services are restructured. The . legislation will encourage employers and unions to work together to negotiate collective agreements that are most appropriate to their particular circumstances. . When a number of unionized workers are brought together because of restructuring, the proposed Labour Relations Transition Commission may resolve any outstanding issues about the appropriate bargaining unit structure, who will represent the employees and the seniority of employees in the merged organization if the parties cannot negotiate these issues themselves. , . . The seniority of non-union employees who become unionized after restructuring will be recognized, Their relevant years of service will count as seniority in any collective agreement that is negotiated. When different bargaining units are merged, seniority will generally be dovetailed. -1- Resolving contract issues . Strikes and lockouts are prohibited for all police officers, firefighters and most of their support staff. . Currently, if the employer and bargaining agent are unable to successfully negotiate an agreement, the dispute is sent to binding arbitration. An arbitrator or panel of arbitrators, chosen or appointed on an ad hoc basis, holds a formal hearing and then makes a binding decision on all outstanding issues, . This system has been widely criticized, It encourages both parties to rely on the arbitrator rather than negotiate a settlement themselves, is too time-consuming, costly and legalistic and results in awards that may not always reflect financial circumstances in the community. . Under the new system, any unresolved issues can be referred to the Dispute Resolution Commission (ORC). The ORC will put far greater emphasis on negotiation and mediation as a way of settling these issues. . The ORC will have a number of innovative new powers. For example, it could order final offer selection wh~re the employer and union are required to submit some or all of their final offer to a decision-maker who chooses between the two offers. . The ORC could also use mediation-arbitration. This allows the parties to reach agreement on as many issues as possible before the remaining issues are sent for binding arbitration. . A Commissioner on his or her own may resolve the dispute or, if the parties both wish, the Chief Commissioner has the disC(etion to appoint sidespeople - I.e., . representatives of the employer and the uniOn - to work with the Commissioner to resolve the dispute. [Please see Fact Sheet #3 <<How the New Transition Processes Will Work" for more details.] -30- Contact: Kenneth Tufts Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services (416) 325-9687 Alana Freedman Policy Contact Ministry of Labour (416) 314-8754 (Ce document est aussi disponible en franc;:ais) -2- 'I 'I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II il I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Fact Sheet NO 8 Fiche NO 8 @ Ontario Ministry of Labour Minislere du Travail June 3, 1997 97-23 HOSPITALS There are approximately 119,000 unionized employees in the hospital sector. They are covered by about 1,000 collective agreements, with four major unions representing the employees. The unions are the Ontario Nurses Association (46,000 members), the Canadian Union of Public Employees (28,000), Service Employees International Union (27,000) and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (9,000). Another 9,000 workers are represented by other unions such as the Allied Health Professionals, International Union of Operating Engineers, United Steelworkers of America and the Public Service Alliance. Recognizing that hospital employees do not have the right to strike, the new process creates a greater incentive for the parties to arrive at mutually acceptable solutions and provides greater accountability to taxpayers. The legislation provides for a dispute resolution process when the parties.are unable to negotiate an agreement KEY CHANGES A key goal of the government's reform legislatiorl'1s to promote a fair and expeditious resolution of labour relations issues that arise in the hospital sector. The legislation encourages employers and unions to work together to negotiate collective agreements that are most appropriate to their particular circumstances. This is how the legislation will affect the hospital sector: . When a number of hospital workers are brought together because of an amalgamation or merger, the parties will have an opportunity to negotiate through collective bargaining. However, the Labour Relations Transition Commission (LRTC) will resolve any outstanding issues about the appropriate bargaining unit structure, who will represent the employees and how workers' seniority will be applied in the merged organization. . Restructuring in the hospital sector may take place without a legal merger or amalgamation technically taking place. The LRTC will therefore be able to decide whether a de facto merger has taken place. . In the hospital sector, some employers and bargaining agents have worked together to develop human resource plans. These plans reflect the negotiations of the parties involved and will be respected by the new Act, -1- Resolving contract issues · Strikes and lockouts are prohibited in the hospital sector, and this applies to a wide range of hospital employees including nurses, cleaners, stationary engineers and cafeteria workers. · Currently, if the employer and union are unable to successfully negotiate an agreement, the dispute is sent to binding arbitration, An arbitrator or panel of arbitrators holds a formal hearing and then makes a binding decision on all outstanding issues. · This system has been widely criticized. It encourages both parties to rely on the arbitrator, rather than negotiate a settlement themselves, is too time-consuming, costly and legalistic and results in awards that may not always reflect the financial conditions at the hospital. · Under the new system, any unresolved issues can be referred to the Oispute Resolution Commission (ORC). The ORC will put far greater emphasis on negotiation and mediation as a way of settling the dispute. . The ORC will have a number of innovative new powers. For example, it could order final offer selection whereby the employer and union are required to submit some or all of their final offer to a decision-maker, who chooses between the two offers, · The ORC could also use mediation-arbitration. This allows the parties to reach agreement on as many issues as possible before the remaining issues are sent for binding arbitration. \" . A Commissioner on his or her own may resolve the dispute or, if the parties both wish, the Chief Commissioner has the discretion to appoint sidespeople - Le" representatives of the employer and the union - to work with the Commissioner to resolve the dispute. . These provisions will also apply to the negotiation of a first contract following an amalgamation or merger. [Please see Fact Sheet #3-How the New Transition Processes Will Worl(' for more details. ] -~O- Contact: Cynthia Janzen Ministry of Health Minister's Office (416) 327-4311 Alana Freedman Policy Contact Ministry of Labour (416314-8754' (Ce dOaJrnent est aussi disponible en franyais) -2- , I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ; I 31 ( I ! II II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Fact Sheet NO 9 Fiche NO 9 ~ Ontario Ministry of Labour Ministere du Travail June 3, 1997 97-23 ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE Current situation There are about 69,000 people currently employed in the Ontario Public Service (OPS), providing a wide variety of services, Over the next few years, changes will be made in the way in which many pf these services are delivered. These changes can happen in a number of ways including: 1. Internal restructuring: where services move from one ministry to another or to a Schedule I or IV Crown Ag~ncy. 2, Services tendered to the private sector. As successor rights do not apply to the Crown, the new employer can determine (subject to reasonable efforts negotiations) which, if any, OPS employees will be hired, and what the terms and conditions of their employment will be. 3, Services transferred to municipalities or other public sector organizations including Schedule II and III Crown Agenci~s: The government's Who Does What initiative envisions this sort of transfer to the broader public sector (BPS), As successor rights do not apply to the Crown, the new employer can determine (subject to reasonable efforts negotiations) which, if any, OPS employees will be hired, and what the terms and conditions of their employment will be. Under the Ontario Public Service collective agreements with the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, the Professional Engineers and Architects of the Ontario Public Service (PEGO) and the interim agreement with the Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario (AMAPCEO), the government as employer has an obligation to employees in situations where OPS jobs and/or functions are being transferred or divested. These obligations include making reasonable efforts to negotiate job offers for as many affected employees as possible, on terms and conditions as similar as possil::!le to the affected employees' current terms and conditions, including recognition of service and seniority. Key changes The Public Sector Transition Stability Act, 1997 will not apply to employees affected by internal OPS restructuring or when services move to the private sector (situations 1 and 2. above). It may apply, if passed, to OPS employees who are transferred to organizations in the BPS (situation 3), -1- . If the new employer is already unionized, the former OPS employees may be hired into the existing bargaining unit(s), depending upon the nature of the work performed, The Act's regulation-making powers will provide that the seniority of former OPS employees may be recognized in the collective agreement of the new employer. . When former OPS employees are hired by a public sector employer currently involved in an amalgamation or merger under the Act, the employees will be treated the same as employees who were not unionized prior to the amalgamation. Therefore, these employees would have their seniority protected and be able to take part in any vote that is conducted to determine which, if any, union would represent the new bargaining unit into which they were hired, For details, please see Fact Sheet #3 "How The New Transition Processes Will WorK. . If the new employer is not unionized, the employees may be hired, subject to reasonable efforts, under terms and conditions as determined by the employer. . Employees who are not members of an OPS union would have their relevant OPS service recognized for seniority purposes if they were placed in a bargaining unit with the new employer. The legislation will also amend the Employment Standards Act so that severance pay requirements are not necessarily triggered when an employee moves from one employer to another. Under the proposed legislation, the Crown will have the same obligation as other employers with respect to severance pay. Currently, severance must be paid to Crown employees when they leave the OPS. However, the legislation provides the current employer with the option, suRject to collective agreement obligations, to transfer severance obligations to tfie new employer. This means OPS employees' right to severance may be transferred to a new employer. If they left the new employer they would receive severance pay based on their combined years of service with the BPS employer and the OPS. -30- Contacts : Kevin Wilson Management Board Secretariat. (416) 325-1476 Karen Pashleigh Management Board Secretariat (416) 325-1512 (Ce document est aussi disponible en fran98is) -2- , I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I , The Regional luniCiP81ity Durham Clerk's Oeparln1ent I ~. =s~~,: Rd. East I ~~bY, Ontario . Canada L 1 N 6A3 Fl668.n11 . (905) 668:9963 P.M. Medll~ A.M,C.T. _egional Clerk . I J. II I 11 II 1 II 11 I I I COUNCIL INFORMATION 1-26 JUH IG 2 1j9 PH '97 June 5, 1997 Mr. Paul Jankowski Project Director . Highway 40.7 East. Ministry of Transportation 3rd Floor, Atrium Tower 1201 Wilson Avenue Downsview,Ontario M3M 1J8 Highway 407lTransltViay, Mar!<ham Road Easterly to Highway 7, East. . of Brock Road - EnvlrcinmentalAssessment Report Our File: E03-00 . . . . Mr, Jankowski, the PlanningCommitteeof.Regional Council considered. . the above matter and ata meeting held on June 4, 1997, Council adopted . the following recommendations of the Committee:. ' . . . .. "a) THAT the Environme~tal Asse$Slllent Report for the extensicinof . Highway 407/Transitway, (rom Markham Road (Highway 48) to ' Highway 7, east of Brock Road, be endorsed; . , b) THAT ttie Ministry of Transportation be requested to assess the. feasibility of implementing a by,pass of GreEmRiver, when . Highway 7 is relocated as part of the Highway 407 extension;' . c) . THAT the Ministry 6f Transportation be requested to commence construction of the Highway 407 interim extension at the earliest opportunity; d) THAT the MinistrY of Trimsportation be requested to reactivate the Environmental AsseSsment study for the remainder of the Highway 407 east extension through' Durham Region; and 21,... . @ 100% P~t Consumer , '~l -2- I I I I I I I I . I I I I I I I .. I I e) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report #97-P-70 be forwarded to the area municipalities, the Ministry of Environment and Energy, the Minister of Transportation, and Durham Region M.P.P.s." Enclosed, as directed, is a copy of Report #97-P-70 of Mr. A,L. Georgieff, .Commissioner of Planning. . P.M. Madill, A.M.C.T. Regional Clerk' PMM/db . Enc!. cc: Mr. M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Aj~x . . Mr.G.S. Graham, Clerk-Admh'listrator,Township of Brock Ms. P..l", Barrie, Clerk . Municipality of Clariilgton Me B. Suter, 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.G. McKay; Clerk, Town of Whitby . Mr. N. Wood, Review Coordinator, Environmental Assessment. Branch, Ministry of Environment and Energy. The HonourableJ. Ecker, M.P.P. (Durham-W Ms. J. Munro, M.,P.P. (Durham-York) . Mr. J:Ouellette, M.P.P. (Oshawa) . Mr. J; OToole, M.P.P. (Durham-Eastj Mr. J. Raherty,M.P.P.,(Durham~Centre) Me AL. Georgieff, Commissioner of Planning. C~~~MUTION .. i . ----- ACK. 8Y ORIGmAl TO. COP I ES TO: I- I. "-10' - .. . ~ ; . ........ '__4. '___'.-~ --~--- -------_.~-~~- I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Planning Department Commissioner's Report to Planning Committee Report No. 97-P-70 Date: May 27,1997 SUBJECT Highway 407rrransitway, Markham Road Easterly to Highway 7, East of Brock Road _ Environmental Assessment Report, File: 4.4,18,6 Correspondence No. 97-195, dated April 16, 1997, from Mr. Nigel Wood, Review Coordinator, Ministry of Environment and Energy RECOMMENDATIONS 1. THAT the Environmental Assessment Report for the extension of Highway 407rrransitway, from Markham Road (Highway 48) to Highway 7, east of Brock Road, be endorsed; 2. THAT the Ministry of Transportation be requested to assess the feasibility of implementing a by-pass of Green River, when Highway 7 is relocated as part of the Highway 407 extension; ".,oJ , 3, THAT the Ministry of Transportation be'requested to commence construction of the Highway 407 interim extension at the earliest opportunity; 4. THAT the Ministry of Transportation be requested to reactivate the Environmental Assessment study for the remainder of the Highway 407 east extension through Durham Region; and 5, THAT copies of Commissioner's Report No. 97-P-70 be forwarded to the area municipalities. the Ministry of Environment and Energy, the Minister of Transportation, and Durham Region M.P,P.s. 1 6 " " I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Commissioner's Report No. 97-P-70 Page 2 REPORT 1, Puroose of this Report 1.1 The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has completed the Environmental Assessment (EA) study for the extension of Highway 407, east from Markham Road to Highway 7, east of Brock Road, This report provides an overview of the EA report completed for the study and examines the implications of the study recommendations to Durham Region, 2. Overview of Highwav 407 Interim Extension EA Report 2,1 On October 15, 1996, Joint Report No. 96-J-21 advised Planning and Works Committees that MTO was'initiating an EA study for an interim extension of, Highway 407, from Markham Road to Highway 7, east of Brock Road. This interim extension, illustrated in Attachment 1, was proposed to address traffic-related impacts expected to occur when Highway 407 opens to Markham Road in 1998. The report outlined the rationale and process for the EA study, and identified potential implications to the Region of the extension. 2.2 Since that time, MTO has completed the EA study and submitted the report to the Ministry of the Environment and Energy (MOEE) for approval. The Executive Summary of the report is appended as Attachment 2. As part of their circulation process, MOEE has requested the Region's comments on the document. This correspondence is provided as Attachment 3. 2.3 The EA report documents the need and justification for the extension of Highway 407, and its associated Transitway, east from Markham Road. The study concluded that Highway 407 should be extended to address immediate and long term transportation needs at the Durham - MetrolYork boundary, The EA report also states that implementation of the ultimate Highway 407 will be staged over time, depending Qn economic considerations and travel demands, This will involve: . in the short term, extending Highway 407 east of Markham Road as a four-lane facility. This addresses traffic problems on Highway 7 and Markham Road, and in the communities of Box Grove, Green River, Locust Hill, Whitevale, Brougham and Greenwood, resulting from the opening of Highway 407 west of Markham Road, At-grade 17 1'1" " ~I II i II I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Commissioner's Report No. 97-P-70 Page 3 intersections and partial ramping may be provided at certain locations as interim measures; and . ultimately, providing a ten-lane Highway 407 and a higher-order transit facility, such as a dedicated bus lane or a light rail line, adjacent to the freeway. The freeway and Transitway will be needed to accommodate anticipated auto and transit travel demands in this corridor. 2.4 Based on these conclusions, the EA report seeks approval to protect adequate right-of-way for a ten-lane freeway and Transitway, and to construct, in stages, Highway 407 and a higher-order transit facility, from Markham Road to Highway 7, east of Brock Road. This includes: . constructing full interchanges at Markham Road, 9th Line, and Markham By-pass in the Town of Markham; at the Durham-York line (Regional Road 30); and at Brock Road (Regional Road 1) in the Town of Pickering, Full interchanges will also be provided at two locations between Regional Road 30 and Brock Road, which will be detennined at a later date through the Seaton planning process; . realigning Highway 7 in the vicinity,~f Regional Road 30, to allow for the Regional Road 30/Highway407' interchange; . reconstructing Highway 7 east of Brougham to prOVide a connection between Highway 407 and Highway 7; . constructing grade separations at North Road, Sideline 24, and Sideline 16 in Pickering; and at 10th line and the CPR Havelock Subdivision west of the little Rouge Creek in Markham; and . closing all north-south roads crossed by Highway 407, where interchanges and grade separations are not provided. . . 2.5 In a traditional EA report, preliminary designs for the facility .are typically prepared to identify the mitigating measures required to address environmental, cultural or other impacts. For this EA, MTO is proposing to undertake a combined preliminary and detailed design phase, once approval is granted. With MTO's intention to stage the design and construction of Highway 407, this approach will ensure that the most up-to-date mitigation 1 B " " Commissioner's Report No. 97-P-70 Page 4 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I practices are incorporated into the design at the time of construction, and will allow accelerated time lines for construction to be achieved. 2,6 To ensure the specific environmental concerns of the affected parties are considered in the subsequent design phase, a stakeholder consultation process and public information centres are proposed. The areas of concern which will be examined in detail are noted in the EA report, 3, Implications to Durham Region 3.1 The interim extension of Highway 407, from Markham Road to Highway 7, east of Brock Road, is an important first step in completing the freeway network in the Region, and provides needed transportation capacity across the Durham - MetrolYork boundary, The extension follows the technically- preferred route endorsed by Regional Council in 1991 (Joint Report No. 91-J- 31), and terminates at an interim location that poses minimal impact on the established rural hamlets. 3.2 Notwithstanding the above, there are issues that remain to be addressed: Brock Road Interchange Location '.' , The Durham Regional Official Plan (ROP) designates a future Brock Road by-pass, east of Brougham. This by-pass will be required to ensure Brock Road can provide Type A arterial road service, once the Brock Road/Highway 407 interchange and the future airport are implemented, At present, the exact location of this by-pass is not known, Maps in the EA report schematically locate the Brock Road/Highway 407 interchange on the existing Brock Road alignment. The report indicates that the designs are conceptual and subject to preliminary design modifications and approvals, It also states that early in the design phase, interchange placement and configuration issues Will be addressed, Further discussion with the Regional Works Department and MTO is required to determine the preferred location for the Brock Road by-pass of Brougham and the Brock Road/Highway 407 interchange. 1 9 I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .' . " Commissioner's Report No. 97-P-70 Relocation of Highway 7 Page 5 Highway 7 presently follows Regional Road 30 for a short north-south section along the Durham-York boundary, The EA report proposes the relocation of Highway 7 in this area for a short section between Green River, in Pickering, and Locust Hill, in Markham, to accommodate the Regional Road 30/Highway 407 interchange, However, the proposed realignment will not result in a by- pass of these two hamlets, As a result, the hamlets will continue to experience significant traffic volumes, even with the Highway 407 extension. A Highway 7 by-pass of Green River is not identified in the ROP. However, at the request of the Town of Pickering, a ROP amendment is presently being considered to designate this by-pass, as it is identified in the Town's Official Plan. Given that the relocation of Highway 7 is required to facilitate the construction of Highway 407, implementing by-passes of Green River and Locust Hill at the same time may result in positive benefits. Without predetermining the merits of the ROP amendment application, MTO should be requested to assess the feasibility of implementing these by-passes, when Highway 7 is relocated as part of the Highway 407 exteJ1;?ion. Further discussion on the merits of the by-passes is also required with the Region of York and Town of Markham. Interchanges and Grade Separations in the Seaton Area. The ROP designates two interchanges with, and three grade-separated crossings of, Highway 407 in the Seaton area, The EA report references the two interchanges, and indicates that their locations will be determined through the Seaton planning process, The Regional Planning Department, as a participant in the Seaton studies, will continue to ensure that the locations of these facilities adequately. address Regional interests. Grade separations at North Road and Sideline 24 are identified in the EA report for this area, A third grade separation is not proposed at this time, but could be considered at a later date, subject to need and financial considerations. 20 ". " Commissioner's Report No. 97-P-70 Additional North-South Transportation Capacity Page 6 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I As noted in the Transportation Priorities Report of February, 1997 (Joint Report No. 97-J-2), the nearly completed widening of Highway 401 and the interim exlension of Highway 407, both to Brock Road, will influence local and regional travel patterns in two ways. Firstly, the availability of these facilities will alter travel routes, resulting in a redistribution of traffic volumes on the arterial road system. Secondly, the absence of a high speed linkage between the two freeways will place additional stress on the existing arterial roads, which will be used as linkages between Highways 401 and 407. This demand may necessitate the widening and realignment of facilities, such as Brock Road and Westney Road, at Regional expense, Continued monitoring of transportation conditions in this area, and the timely implementation of the Region's transportation priorities, as identified in Joint Report No. 97 -J-2, will assist in identifying and alleviating these concerns, Any Regional road improvements required will be addressed through the annual capital budget process, 4, Conclusions . , 4.1 The conclusions and recommendations pr~sented in the Highway 407/fransitway, Markham Road Easterly to Highway 7, East of Brock Road Environmental Assessment Report pose minimal implications to Durham. It is, therefore, recommended that the EA report be endorsed, and the Ministries of Environment and Energy and Transportation be advised. Notwithstanding, further discussions are required with MTO and other affected parties to confirm the Brock Road interchange location and the feasibility of Highway 7 by-passes of Green River and Locust Hill. Planning Committee will be kept inform'ed of these discussions, 4.2 The exlension of Highway 407 through Durham will provide significant economic benefits to the Region an~ is critica', to achieving many of the urban structure and quality of life objectives stated in the ROP, As the first step in the Highway 407 expansion program, the interim exlension from Markham Road to Highway 7, east of Brock Road, should be supported, Although this is an important milestone, Regional Council should continue to pursue the expedited exlension of Highway 407ITransitway easterly through Durham. This will require MTO to reactivate the EA study for the remaining portion of 2 1 i 11 1 II I , ~I j II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I " . " Commissioner's Report No. 97-P-70 Page 7 Highway 407 easterly to Highway 35/115, including the interconnecting freeways, 4.3 The EA report emphasized that the ultimate Highway 407 extension is only one component of the long term strategy needed to satisfy travel demands at the Durham-MetrolYork boundary. As noted in the EA report, and in other reports presented to Planning Committee (95-P-105, 96-P-117), a combination of roadway, transit and transportation demand management measures, such as improved live-work relationships, will be required to address longer term needs. On-going monitoring of development activity and transportation trends will assess how well this combination of measures is addressing transportation challenges in this critical location. 4.4 This report has been discussed with the Regional Works Department, who concur with its contents, A.L. Geo ie , .I.P., R.P.P. Commissione of Planning ..,.... " Attachments: 1. Interim Highway 407 East Extension 2. 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Ontario Transportation Highway 407 / Transitway Markham Road Easterly to Highway 7 East of Brock Road '.,'" , Environmental Assessment Report 2 4 FEBRUARY, 1997 Highway 407rrransirway Markham Road Easurly 10 HiRhway 7 Easl of Brock Road EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ENV/RONMENrAL ASSESSMEi'vT STUDY I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I A. BACKGROUND & mSTORY Highway 407 (see Exhibit 1) was initially considered during the 1940s and 1950s and, since that time, bas been incorporated into the planning of all major tranSpOrtation and land use decisions, for what is now known as the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). In the early pan of 1990. the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) carried out a Rowe PIanning smdy to identify a teehnically preferred route for Highway 407 rrransitway between Markham Road and Highway 35/115. This Route Planning Study eV3luated several route alternatives on the basis of a broad range of environmental effeas in consultation with affected agencies, mnn;cipalities and the public, The study identified a technically preferred route for the facility, The original schedule for the construction of Highway 407 between Highway 403 in Oakville and Highway 35/115 in C!arington, anticipated a program that would meet the traffic tlpmonl1 without adversely affecting the local road system, However. in the early 199O's the construction of Highway 407 was accelerated when the Province annoUDCetl a contract to develop, design and build Highway 407 from Highway 403 in the City of Mississanga to Markham Road in the Town of Markham, Under this accelerated program, the Highway 407 contract requires Highway 407 to be completed. to Markham Road by the end of 1998. With the accelention of the construction progf3lIl for Highway 407 west of Marlcbam Road. tbe coosuuction of Highway 407 ftn.net!;ately east of MarIcbam Road would not occur in time to address significant traffic problems in the Markham area, In early 1996, the Ministry evaluated the feasibility of ways of addressing the traffic concerns related to the planned 1998 completion of Highway 407 to Markham Road. The Environmental AssessmenL Repon documents the results of the studies that selected the technically preferred route and concluded with the decision to extend Highway 407 and a Transitway from Markham Road to Highway 7 east of Brock Road. The project location is shown on Exhibit 2, B. PROBLEM AND OPPORTIJNlTIES Chapter 2 of the EA Repon provides a synoPsis of the tranSpOrtation analysis carried out for the project and documents the need for more traIlSJlortation capacity, , , .~ Over the past three decades, ,numerous planning and tranSpOrtation studies have been undertaken in west Durham and the eastern portions of Metropolitan Toronto and York Region. All of these studies recognized the tranSpOrtation related consttainls in and around the GT A and the need for additional east-west traIlSJlortation capacity across. the Metro- York/Dwilam Boundary. A number of these studies also recognized that a combination. of roadway, transit and Transportation Demand Managemem: (fDM) improvements is required to satiSfy existing and future tranSpOrtation demands. For this EA, screenline analyses were carried out for three horizon years: 1998, 2011 and 2021. Exbibit 3 (a) displays the analysis for a scenario with Highway 407 extending to Markham Road, while Exhihit 3 (bl shows the analysis of a scenario with Highway 407 extending to Brock Road/Highway 7 as a 4-1.ane "interim" freeway facility. 1998 Deficiencies The traffic analysis demonstrates that when Highway 407 Cenrral opens to Markham Road, the following conditions can be expected: . Markham Road between Highway 7 and Highway 407 will be extremely congeSled; . tile Highway" corridor will have a capacity deficiency equivalent of 1- CO.\TENTS A. BACKGROl.~"D & HISTORY B. PROBLEM .-\i"';D OPPORTI)NITIES C. sn"DY AREA D. ALTER.'iATIVES TO THE l:1'<"DERTAKING E. EXISTING CDriDmONS F. ROlJ"I'E PLM1'<'lNG ALTER.'lATIVES G, RATIONALE FOR THE t)NDERTAKING H. DESCRIPTION OF THE UNDERTAKING I, SUMMARY OF CONCERNS AND cOM~.fiTMENTS J. CONCLUSIONS Executive Summ.:ary 25 ES-l .~~~~ ~~~\~.; :',I; , i i ~~ _:Y_/TRAHSnWAY rt~ ==~~C:~~~AD ;'~'~'~~-=-'---"-~ .;.~_.' ........... 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""'Df'OIED..........y,.pflroM\llLlXTIMIOl'I' - ~ INTPCHAIGIS,...QV 1.0.4 TKE UNDEATAIaNG 26 ..-...;.. , < ':" :..' - - ..~ .' ~f~ ..:-.. "" "':':' .';":',0 :i,[{~ EXMI8IT . .. "J Jpti :~-~.! .....:......: . , ;-':':>'.,:' ~. :~::::,: ~. .' -'. ... " ~...-..: .' , .':.........." :.~..r }}f:~~_~~'_~_'~~ .... .;.;...: .... - ~~- ~CA B -- ., . HI I ..... -.... ~- - -. -- ~....,. ~ 1_ ~c-.en 1It-___tG_ ..~ ""'" -:::"""-==..~....- -- ,_.=-..::- o _C""_' ..... - - c::.::..-""--""o- EXl<18lT A NUM8!R OfAllTEAW. .....- tuGtfIIAY 4l1F ITRAN$lTWAY MARICH"'" ROAD EASTEALYTO HIGHWAY T EAST OF BROCK ROAD FUTUAE A.M. PEAK HOUR AUTO TAIfl' OEFICENClES AND AATEAlAL LANE DEACWICIESwmt4~E HWY A07 TO MARKHAN ROAD ~, ~ -~~ ~- -- K -.- .__~fII_ .... ""'" -::=-..::=""--..- :=:-=-..:"'- 0__ ..... - -:=,:.- .A. ~ 01' ARWU.l. ............... _AY4tn/lRANSlTWAY ~ROADEASn:RLYTO --.w4YT EASTOF BROCtCROAO FUTURE.....PUK NOUA AUTO lAP DEACIEHCIES AND ARTERIAL UHE DEFICtENClES WITH .. LAHE HWY .7 TO BROCK ~~;.::~:.:: :;;.;.:: -~':':~:::;:.':'''-:~ ,~..:;:. .,.~:~ ~.' ';-0::1" -,---~'--':..."" "." ", ," _," .~~. ;., +" ,.' ':"'"";' ..:. .~../'.~. '.;:"':;:~:'::';S..:::..;,;-~:.::.i:.'';~~.:~~::if..:~ .' " 27 , .. ...- -' .. I I '. ", ',' .....: I .....~..<-;.;~.:,i ~. . I I I I '. I I I I I I I I .~ -f', .:"-'i I .~.~ I ~",...-_..j li?~~~ I ::-.. I I il II ! II I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Highway 407fTransirway Markham Road &surly to Hillhway 7 East of Brock Road 2 lanes of arterial capacity (one-way); traffic is expected to ~rease on: Highway 7 east of Marldlam Road; 14th Avenue; and Wbirevale Road. This will result in increased traffic through the communities of Box Grove, Green River, Locust Hill, Wbitevale, Brougham and Greenwood; and there will be deficiencies across the Metro- York:lDurham boundary, even with the completion of the widening of Highway 401 to 12 lanes as far as Brock Road. 20ll Deficiencies By 2011, there are expected to be 1TUfi0r capacity deficiencies crossing the MetrO- Y ork/Durbam boundary for both person and road demands, Transit ridership is estimated to increase by more than SO % in the peak boor across !be boundary over 1998 volumes, It also is expected that high density employment nodes will continue to be developed along the Highway 7/407 corridor tbrough Markbam and Vaughan, tbereby creating opporwnities for a major =it corridor to capmre =it riders, The provision of =it in the Highway 7/407 corridor is essential to link Dwbam with York Region and north Metro through high quality transit rnom""';ljns and to achieve the transit capacity needed by 2011. Even with Highway 407 as a four lane facility across the boundary (i.e, to Brock: RoadIHighway 7), there will be a IOtal deficiency across the Meuo- Y orlclDurbam boundary equiva1eot 10 15 anerial lanes (one-way) :across the entire screenIine. In !be Highway 7/407 corridor alone, there will be a capacity deficiency of 4 anerial lanes (one- way), By 2011, there will be a deficiency east of Brock Road equivalent to a total of 10 anerial lanes (one-way) with or without the extension of Highway 407 to Brock Road. 2021 and Beyond SlUdies show that both population and employment in the Region of Dutham will more than double between 1998 and 2021'. Projections for the year 2021 show deficiencies at the Metro- Y ork:lDurham boundary in the Highway 401 and Highway 7/407 corridors of 15 and 7 anerial lanes respectively. Beyond 2021, the GTA is expected to continue to be a major focus of industrial and business activity in Ontario. Therefore, while travel patterns may cbange and be mitigated by changes affeaed by deDland, supply and growth managt:inent strategies, the travel dellllllids in both the Highway 40] and Highway 7 corridors are expected to continue to grow, S/lJtI11Ul/1 of Deficiencies It is clear from the analysis carried out for this stUdy and supported by past srodies that there is a need' for additional road and transit capacity within the Highway 7 corridor east of M:u1dJam Road. 'lbeIe are also limited opportunities for meeting this need through additional anerial capacity,. It was on the basis of this need that the planning for the Highway 407 rrransitway was carried out. 1 Populalion and Emplnymcnl Outlook for the Gtcalcr Toronto Atoa, Hcmson IIld Coopers & Lybrand, August 1993 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY C. STUDY AREA For the purposes of the system planning pbase and transportation analysis, the study area included the Greater Toromo Area (GT A) and adjacem regions influencing the travel demands within the GT A. When reviewing exrension/staging options, a study area between Markbam Road and Sideline 14 in the Town of Pickering was used (see Exlnbit 4), The stUdy areas were determined taking into consideration existing and proposed land uses, environmental constraints, transportation netWork need and commentS received during the consultation process. D. ALTER.'lATIVES TO THE UNDERTAKING Cbapter 3 of the EA Repon provides a description, assessment and evaluation of the planning alternatives whieb could be impkU'~n...d to resolve the transportation/traffic problems presemed in Cbapter 2. The following alternatives were consideted: Do Nothing - This alternative assumes that Highway 407 will be completed and opened to Markham Road from the west. in 1998. It also assumes that there will be no improvCD1Cms to increase vehicular and/or person trip capacity in and tbrougb the Durham Region in 1998, other than the ongoing widening of Highway 40 1 to Brock Road in Pickering, The stUdy conc1uded that the do nothing alternative is DOt a practical so1ulion to the problems being addressed in this stUdy. Improvements to Transit Service - This altemative iDc1udes possible improvements to GO Rail, beavy rail SeMce, and local and inter-regional municipal =it, The study Executive S\1IIlDl:l1'Y ES-2 28 " '.;;;:,.:. .,.-.... !"',:.' ::Y' :.., .....-.. ':'''''- ~~::.~: _ ~ . i ;.;.. ~:'. ~~~~~ ..,..... ...... "::'-~-.;. ".!' ~< ; l g : ~ 1.~><'" ":0 I ~~ au n:l1VS1 } 8 ~ ~ ~ ~ ffi r;Ji!! 'V""t~~mffi ~ ~f:: "Hr-J ----~ '.'a HOll/lH:!;:Ir ;,~t.~ ~ .!*\ --.~ "-. l-1 ~ - .'..." l ',L \: r' ','ll".~0!9l'!:: "::'<'ij.. , Iif:", ' .r : :~ }~::~~~~fi,~t{t ~ U "11~~ ~: ~~\ \~,I . ...,'.'.a'.,,~ ''\'"' IK' ~2~>'::i~" ..>~~ O"....MO~W-~ ... 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I .-:~\; ......~._.i '. .., I ''''-.- 'S:: ......; .--; . .:~:,:/t I ...... I I .'.-:---, .-0_'" '-.---. . "'~!':~."; .1 I -....... ~::.: :.".{.:': I ~" ... O::~_.!J 1';.1'" ~:::,:~.?:_:~~:f:~{ , ,;..>/.,,~ I I Highway 407/Transirway Markham Road Easterly la HiRhway 7 East af Brack Road coocIuded that transit improvements will not by Ih"-m<elves satisfy existing or future travel demands across the Metro- Y orkJDurbam boundary, or resolve anticipated traffic problems in the Markham Road area. Improved Transportation System Management Measures (TSM) - This alternative involves measures to maximize existing infrastructure capacity such as improved sign.li7Jlrion, addition of turning lanes at intersections, etc. The analysis concluded that TSM measures could resu\t in minor localized improvements on roadways within the Study Area. However, they will not adequately address the traffic problems in the MarldJam Road area. They will also DOt adequately address existing or future deficiencies in transportation system capacity across the Metro- Y orkIDurIwn boundaIy. Promotion of Transportation Demand Management ('IDM) Improvements - This alternative includes such measures as telecommuting, trip sharing, developing High Occupancy V chicle (HOV) systemS, etc, The study concluded that TDM measures do not represent a practical solution to the defined shan term problems in the Markham Road area and the deficiencies across the Metro- Y orkJDurlJam hnnntbry, Upgrade Arteria1JMunidpal Roadways This alternative involves ''P''M;"g the existing II1llDicipal s)'stem to' provide additional travel Janes and/or HOV or tnnSit only lanes. However the analysis rnnrIM'"(! that there is IimilM oppommir,y in both the shon and IOIlg tenns ID affect the capacity concerns at Maritham Road or increase the apacity across the Metro- Y orl:lDu:dwn bounda1y using existing or future arterial roads. Growth Management This alternative involves land use strategies to increase employment to population tatios thereby reducing the number of work trips across the Metro - Y orklDurham boundary. In the shon and medium term time-frames (up to 20 years), there will be 1imited opportunities to affect significant changes in travel pattems through growth management. Therefore, this alternative has little potential for addressing the traffic problems and capacity deficiencies, Extend Highway 407 Easterly -This alternative involves the extension of Highway. '407 and a new transitway easterly from Markbam Road. This alternative is the only planning alternative that will adequately satisfy existing and future tranSpOrtation /ttaffic and social (COIDIIUIity) issues. Conclusion: The analysis of the foregoing alternatives resulted in the. 4'ecision that: . Extending Highway 407 east of Martcbam Road as an .interim" 4-lllne facility is a logical first priority in the package of improvemeDlS to resolve existing soon term capacity deficiencies across the Metro- Y orklDurham boundary and traffic problems within C('mnnm;ries.in the Highway 7 corridor ("the problem'). This improvement, compared to the other planning alternatives, is the only one that satisfies both shan and longer term mobility requiremeoIs. . In recognition: of the future anticipated travel demands a right-of- way for a basic 1O-12De freeway facility will be protected for at this time. . Also, in recognition of the future tnnSit demands, as articulated in Cbapter 2 of theEA Repon, there is a defined need to protect for a higher ENVIRONMENIAL ASSESSMENT sruDY order transit facility or transitway which will parallel Highway 407. The "key' recommended include: reasons for the planning alternative . In the shon term, it provides the maximum relief to the tranSponation problems rela!ed to the termination of Highway 407 at Markham Road. It also provides maximum relief to east-west capacity constraints across the Metro- Y orklDurham boundary, . It represems a critical component in the future tranSponation networks for the Regions of Durham and York as previously identified in the Highway 407 Overview Study and the Regional Official Plans. . It provides the oppommity to protect an appropriate right-of-way that allows for higher order transit senricc in the future. . Improved tnnSit sel'\oi=, TSM and roM measures, upgrading of existing arterials and II1llDicipal roadways and community gro\\.w management within Durham, will not solve the shon.term tnnSponation problems. . Even though the easterly extension of Highway 407 as a 4 lane faci1ity will pro\ide significant east- west capacity across the Metro- Y ork/Durbam bounda.ty, it will DOt be able to Satisfy all cross boundary traffic demands in year 2011 and beyODd. The traffic analyses carried out for this Study have idemified that an nltim::ll'.. lO-lane extension of Highway 407 would best address the loog-teml capaciIy deficiencies within the study area. Both the future 10-lane freeway and the transitway will form pan of a halauced tranSpOnation plan for Durbam, Yolk and Metro and will serve to paniaIly address future travel demand requirements in the Highway 7/407 corridor. Executive Sum::nary ES-3 30 Highway 407ffransiIway Markham Road Easltrly 10 Hilihwav 7 East ~ Brock Road E. EXISTING CONDITIONS Chapler 4 of the EA Report describes lhe existing conditions within lhe study area. The soils in the entire study area are classified as having Class 1-2 capability for agriculture. A1lhoUgh much of the area is in agricultural usage, the local Official Plans designate most of the land for non-agricultural uses, The exception is the Rouge-Duffins Agricultural Area between the Little Rouge and Wesl Duffins Creeks, Urban development is currently focused in lhe Town of Marldwn and in rura1 hamlets including Box Grove, Green River, Locust Hill, Whitevale and Brougham, Future urbanization is planned with major developments proposed in the Cornell and Seaton areas, Because of lhe proximity of the corridor to exisling and proposed developments, noise and visual impacts were a consideration during route planning and assessment. The major natural features in the study area are associated wilh the nonh-soulh oriented watercourses, Terrestrial and aquatic Studies conducted for the EA sbow that the waterCOUrSes and valleys associated with the Rouge River, Little Rouge Creek, West Duffins Creek, Urfe Creek and a tributary of the West Duffins Creek and Brougham Creek provide lhe most significant fisheries and wildlife habitat, These valley systems also provide valued corridor functions and therefore "'ere a major consideration throughout lhe study. Many oflhese valley systems are within the proposed Rouge Nonh Park, and the Whitevale Corridor ESA, In addition to !be valley systems, areas of upland vegetation were identified with certain significant woodlots in the Town of Markham being avoided during route pJanning, There are zones of high water table, groundwater recharge and upwelling that were impottant considerations in lhe identification and assessment of route alternatives. The study area has numerous archaeological sites and several historical buildings. Therefore, impacts to heritage resources were considered during the assessment of alternatives. The existing tI3DSpOrtation netwolk in the study area is comprised of a combination of federal, provincial and municipal,' roadways and transit systems. AF, discussed in Section B, dealing with problems and opportunities, this transportation system is currently experiencing considerable congestion and will be unable to band1e the anticipated increase in travel demand, There are no existing utilities nor geolechnical conditions witijin lhe study area that were considered to represent a major constraint during route identification or evaluation, Based upon a thorough understanding of the study area, 26 factors and 88 associated indicators were identified and used in the evaluation of route alternatives. These indicators are described in Appendix 1 to the EA Report. F. ROUTE PLANNING ALTERNATIVES Chapter 5 of the EA describes' the Route Planning phase of the study in detail. This phase of the study was completed in 1992. During this phase of the study, allernative route segments were identified using a constraiDls approach. In other words major constraint areas were avoided wbere possible, The route alternatives, and constraints affecting their seleclioo ENViRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY I I I I I are shown in ExhibitS. The various route segments were assessed with respect to their impact on 88 indicators under the following factor areas: . Natural Environment . Social Environment . Cultural Environment . Agriculture . :Economic Environment . Transportation and Engineering I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The assessment led to the identification of the T ecbnical1y Preferred Route shown in Exhibit 2. Throughout the identification, assessment and analysis of alternatives, external agencies, rmmiripa1ities, special interest grOUps and the public were consulted, This consultation involved mailings, meetings, and Public Consulwion Sessions. The consultation process is described in detail in Chapler 1 of the EA. The Tecbnically Preferred Route was presented to the stakeholders and comments were in\'iled, In response to a request from special interest groups, an alternative location for crossing the Little Rouge Creek was investigated and eventually selected because it crossed at a less environmentally sensitive location. Significant traffic increases are anticipated on the road network east of Markham Road with the opening of Highway 407 10 Marldwn Road, and it has been determined that an extension of Highway 407 easl of Marldwn Road is the best available solution. Subsequently 3 extension staging options were identified and evaluated, Tbese included extensions to: . the proposed MarIdlam Bypass: the Durham-Yolk Line: and . Highway 7 east of Brock Road, Executive Summary ES-4 II II ! II " I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ; I ., , I I , :1 ....l;--=.. I I . -f- t l \ \..- - \~ \ \;. 'i'~-- '\. e5 .~j c:=!I -, E;3 ,. I I: i I h it.i I '\ 1,1,111 I ' .I \I I . 11~I~OI'~ .u~ i1 c --~ ...~--.' '" ..~ " .. -.-- , , - , !. Ii' I 'i I hi . ! i j, I ni ! ! ! II ~iOl[OIO ~ ~, ,:..; . .. ^" ,- ~ . :.:_""- 'i~,. ~..':.~ -"~". -)"-- . ,. . ~ - .E:! :-',-,- :, S::=> '.-_L_." .i' " -..- -. t..,. . "\ -\. ~ ",>- " .. .7 ....- "il /i *:0; 32 ~ " .. ;; . w Z < J ~ ~ z ~ ~ ~ ~ z 0 " w ~ ;; 0 ~ ~ 0 u " . . I . , g o . ~ . ~. . . ;: ~ ~ - ;; 5 ~ & ; 2 . . - I III .ill I c < ei ?c~li ~~c ~5~ Z<L <.0 ~o... "'<"' ~~:i .",'" ~<" o(:i ~~d 0<_ X:~x , . Highway 407fTransitway Markham Road EAslerlv 10 Hil(hwav 7 EAst of Brock Road Each option followed the technically preferred route identified through the Route Planning phase, The 3 options, along with the "Do- nothing Option". were evaluated in light of the environmental, social, cuJtw'aI, agricultural, economic and transportation implications. Since many of the impacts had already been dealt with during the Route Planning phase, the key determining faclOr in evaluating the extension sUlging options was the traffic implications in the communities of Markham, Green River, Whitevale, Box Grove, Locust Hill, Brougham and Greenwood. Exhibit 6 shows the projected traffic impacts of each option on the local communities based on traffic modelling. As described in Chapter 5 of the EA, the extension to Highway 7 east of Brock Road was necessary [0 min;m;'7e any potential increase in traffic through local communities. This extension results in a lowering of traffic in all communities other than Greenwood. Although the ttaflic increase in Greenwood is nOt expected to be significant, the Town of Pickering and Region of Durtwn are cuITently investigating a combination of traffic calming and roadway improvements to address these traffic coocerns. G. RATIONALE FOR THE UNDERTAKING The environ~r::lll assessment concluded that the selected route was optimal from a number of sUlDdpoints including: · The route takes ~Y';mnm advanUlge of opportunities to avoid social, environmental, and engineering constraints identified through the data coDection process; · The route tninimi7'es impacts upon esUlblished communities; · The route is !be most compatIble with federal. provincial and municipal policy initiatives; and . The preferred alternative is reasonably direct through the study area. Furthermore the study concluded that the immediate extension to Highway 7 east of Brock Road was preferred for the following reasons: · Terminating Highway 407 at Markham Road (i.e. Do Nothing) is not a desirable option because it does not address the significant traffic problems that will be experienced in the Town of Markham and communities east of Markham Road with the opening of Highway 407; · Many of the public comments received expressed a general desire to extend Highway 407 to the east of Brougham, as soon as possible; · Although this option impacts the natural and cultural environment, and agricuJturaJ lands, it reduces projected traffic volumes on Markham Road and within the villages of Green River, Whiteyale, Locust Hill, Box Grove and Brougham, without significantly increasing the traffic volumes through other communities. The other options did not result in reduced '.traffic volumes in all of these commuclties. · This option is accepUlble to the Town of Markham and the Regional Municipality of York because it relieves the future traffic volumes in the Town of Markham, Box Grove and Locust Hill, and supports the CorneD development. · This opIion is strongly preferred by the Town of Pickering and the Regional Municipality of Dui'ham because it relieves the future traffic volumes in Green River, Whitevale and Brougham, and supports economic development in the DurI)am Region. · There is also. general public suppon for this option because it will reduce traffic volumes in the communities along the rowe. · This option crosses several sigJ'ifir2nt watercourses, and concerns have been expressed by regulatory agencies, interest groups and the public. The impaas have been reduced through the development of an ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSME1"T STUDY I I I I I alignment through the Route Planning Study that avoids more sensitive environmental features. In addition, bridges are proposed at the major river crossings [0 further reduce the impacts on vegeUltion, fisheries and wildlife. Extensive consulUltion with affected sUlkeholders during the Feasibility Study resulted in the development of a Stakeholder COnsulUltion Process. which identifies comminnents to future work and mitigation of environmental impacts during the design and implemenUltion phase. It also specifies a process through which sUlkeholders are involved with the design and construCtion process. As weD, further public consuJtation sessions will be held to receive additional input. Tbese commianents are discussed in more detail in Section I below. and in Chapter 6 or the EA Repon. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I H. DESCRIPTION OF THE UNDERT..u;:D;G In 1997, the EA ACt was amended. This EA. for Highway 407 and a Transitway is b.oing submitted in accordance with the transition provisions of rhe amended Act. As such, MTO has requested to have Pan n of rhe previous EA Act; and those provisions of Pan n of the new Aa with respect to mediation and rhe Section 12.2 activities permitted before approval. to apply to this EA. The location of the undenaking for which approval is being sought is illustrated in Exhibit 2. The undertaking includes the: · Design, conslt'Uction, operation and maintenance of a freeway (up to 10 basic lanes) with a basic minimum 100m right-of-way from Markham Road easterly 10 Highway 7 east of Brock Road; · Design, coDSlt'UCtion, operation and m::linr..-mnr~ of a transitway with a basic minimum 60 metre right-of- way from Markham Road easterly to Highway 7 east of Brock Road; Executive Summ.ary ES-S 33 I I I II c ~ ;; ~ ~ i : at !i!i ~~i_; ~ ~ - ~ . ~ . I I c ~ :a ! i ~ ~ at I ~ It ~ .5 E ~ ~ . I . < " %~l .. 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Ii i E oi .c;: . -. >> = : .E a. : s ; : 5 i l i ~ 1:.5 a ~ a:: !EE G c .. 00 ...a: >>'" "-'0 ~"'c ...Wa: u;~m Z"IL <wo a:01- 1-,,0> -0< Sa:w "'::;t- ~<~ ~x~ X"'% "''''CI -<- %::;% ~ ,. ," , . Highway 407rrransirway Markhom Road Easterlv 10 Hil(hwav 7 Easl of Brock Road . Design. collSlIUCtion, operation and m2inrM\21'lN' of full interchanges at Markham Road, the 9th Line, Markham Bypass, the Durtwn- York Line (Regional Road 30), and Brock Road; . Design. collSlIUCtion, operation and maintenance of rwo interchanges berween the Durham- York Line and Brock Road at specific locations to be delermined at a later dare as pan of the Seaton planning process (See Chapler 4 of the EA Repon for a description of the Seaton development proposal); . Design. consauction, operation and m.inr"",,~ of a realignment of Highway 7 and 11th Line at the Durham-York Line to allow for the Highway 407 inrerchange; . Design. constrUCtion, operation and n12;nr...n2n~ of a connection to Highway 7, east of Brougham permiaing access 10 and from both the east and the west; . Design. consauction, operation and m2inf..-n~("'e of grade separations at 10th Line in Markham. and North Road, Sideline 24 and Sidcline 16 in Pickering. and the CPR Havelock Subdivision weSt of the Liale Rouge Creek; . Closure of all north-south roads crossed by Highway 407/nansitway wbere interchanges or grade separ.ttions have not been indicated; and " . Acquisition of propeny for. and COnstIUct:Km of the nlrim2re Highway 407ITransirway and associated fe3mres, which may include but are nO[ limited to: Stormwater management facilities; lemporary consrruction easements; access roads; and mitigarionlcompeDSation measures. Approval of !be undertaking by the Minister of Environment and Energy will allow the Ministry of Transponation (MTO) or its agent 10: · refine !be alignment and propeny requirements for the undertaking during the design phase; . file a designation plan for the undertaking; . acquire propeny necessary for implemeDUltion of the undertaking; and . design, consuuct, operate and m.;n"in the completed highway and transirway, and the associated features. Impl""""",,rion of the undertaking will take place over a number of years and reflect financial conditions and trafficltransit d"m.tv\s. k is likely that the impl~"","",rion of the project will be staged. This staging may include: . Phasing of the ultimate basic 10 lane highway ,cross section to respond 10 traffic demands. InitiaJ consnuction could consist of 2 basic lanes per direction, phts auxiliary lanes where required. The additional Janes would be added as traffic demands grow and dOWlistream roadway capacity to handle the added traffic is in place. . Opening of the highway to traffic as sections become avail2ble fo~ use. . SUlging of some interchahges and grade separations witl1 at grade intersections initially. . SUlging of imerchange ramps 10 provide for moves restricted to certain directions initially with others being added when traffic d"m.nds/nerwork development warnm. . Provision of an interim connection at Highway 7 east of Brock Road . Consauction of a Transitway in a separate corridor adjacent to Highway 407. It is imponant to note that mitigating measures will be planned and designed on the basis of the:ultimate facility. However, the impJ..",..""rion of mitigating measures may also be phased in accotdance with the impacts associated with each phase of implementation. Note: The approval being sought by this EA, and the commitments made in this EA. will apply to and be ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY bindiDg upon tbe Ministry of Transportation. its agents, successors, transfers and/or assigns, and will be applicable to the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the undertaking. I. SUMMARY OF CONCERNS AND COt.ll\fiTMENTS ThrOUghOUI the planning of this undenaking, the ProjeCt Team sought to identify areas of enviromnental concern and 10 identify a roUte thaI was sensitiVe to these concerns. With a project of this narore, il is DOl possible to avoid all environmental impacts. Therefore, it will be imponam that during the design phase, measures are developed to further reduce unavoidable impacts. A key component of this effon to reduce environmental impacts is the Stakeholder Consultation Process that was developed with extensive input by the stakeholder agencies. It was also re,iewed with the public and imerest groups at the last round of public consulUltion sessions. The design team will meet with the stakebolders on a regular basis during the design and constnlCtion phase. A scbedule of meetings will be esUlblished at the outsel of consulUltion 10 ensure thaI stakcl101ders can effectively schedule their participation. As well, all meetings will be documented. To keep the public informed through the design phase and to allow for public inpUI. twO public consulUltion sessions will be held during the design phase. In addition, public notification of the Ct'mm.-nr=ent of consauction will be provided. Specific commitmentS 10 euvironft'ljOOnf"lIl procection measures.. ongoing consultation and follow-up monitoring will be docum~n,"J1 in "Design and Construction ReportS" and made available to the Executive Sum::nary ES-6 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Highway 407fTransirway Markham Road EDsre rlv 10 Hi"h>t.<lV 7 EDsI of Brock Road stakebolders for review and comment prior to the commencement of consauction. During the consultation phase of this study, numerous specific commitments were made to ensure that environmental and cultural resources are protected. These cornmirm....ms are detailed in Chapter 6 of the EA Repon and summarized in Table 6.6.1 - A Summary of ConcernslPotential Effects! Proposed r.mig;oti..g Measures and Commitments to Further Work. Table 6.6.1 tlnnnno:nrs the specific environmemal concerns, who raised the concern, wbar the porenriaI effect could be. and how these effeCts will be addressed. Ie should be read in conjunction with the I: 10,000 Plates illuscraring the undertaking - also provided in Chapter 6. The commianems that apply to the enlire route are .lt2rhed to this SUIIlIIlaIy_ J. CONCLUSION Traffic scudies demonstrate that there will be serious craffic problems on the area road netWork east of Markham Road and in communities to the east when Highway 407 opens at Markham Road withOut an easterly extenSion of Highway 407. Furthermore, studies show that there is a significant shonfaI1 in east.west transponation capacity in the Highway 7 corridor and across e Durham-York boundaIy. An e=ion of Highway 407 and a Transitway is needed 10 address these immedi3Ie and longer-tenn transponation problems. The analysis shows that this extenSion IlIIJS[ go as far east as Highway 7 easI of Brock Road to mmnm7t" aaffic impacts on the local communities. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY The proposed route has been selected from a nnmber of alternatives, giving consideration 10 a broad range of enviro..meot.I, social. cultural, economic and transpOnation concerns. As well, the affected governmem agencies, municipalities, interest groups and public have been involved throughout the study. This involvement has resulted in ongoing rej;~m...... to the project. The Stakeholder Consultation Process to be implMT1t''lted as part of the design and consuuction phase is unique and will ensure that stakeholders have the opponunity to work with the design team to address site specific environmental concerns. 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StepS taken during the design stage of the project to address and finalize environmental commitmentS will be documemed in "Design and Construction" reportS which will be available to stakeholder agencies for information and monitoring purposes prior to construction. The following summarizes the commitmentS that apply to the entire undertaking. The reader should refer to the complete Table in Chaprer 6 of the EA, for the sire specific commitmentS. In Table 6.6.1, the fOllowing shortforms apply: MNR - Ministry of Naroral Resources" DFO - Departmem of Fisheries and Oceans MOEE - Ministry of Environment and Energy MTRC - Metro Toronto Region Conservation DOE - Environmem Canada MCzCR - Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Communications RP A - Rouge Park Alliance LACAC -Local Archirecmral Conservation '-} Advisory Committee SCP - Stakeholder Consultation Process NOTE: Reference in this Table to the impacts of culverts is intended to make the reader aware of the potential for the use of culverts at some crossings. However. as stated throughout this EA, the actual type of crossing to be employed will not be determined until the design stage, and will be done in consultation with the affected stakeholders. , j I ."W Ontario ! II ~ . II II I I, 1-' I I ..1" ,I I. 'I.' I I I I I Attachment 3 19 JetS" Ministry of Environment and Energy Ministere de l'Environnement et de l'Energie 250 0......_ Avenue _ 2~, avenue O......vIlIe Toron\OONM4S1~,,: : ~ T~ofl:!-,l9fH2 CLERK'S O::,',:,ol. r",ENl , April 16, 1997 ~ (416) 449-3483 -II" !\ " , I , , I-'i 1 Ii :-::; '-iI ! 1'1'" , ' -, A A I '. :!,' ; ~::.t<~ P?: . -:.Icn....:__..<......: '.._.", - . ". ,. . \1. Ori9inal J _ _ 'l-1 ,!ITo, ~- ~- Copy , !I io, . ;\ il :1 1 ) C.c.,) TO; Municipal Clerks Distribution list #2 pie' Dear Sir/Madam: RE: . HIGHwAY ,40i/TRANSITwAY (MARKHAM" ROAD EASTERLY, TO HIGHWAY 7 EASY QF BROCK ROAD) 'ENVI~ONMENTAL . ' ' . ASSESSMENT .e;A.FILE NO. TC-CE-Q2 '. , ' . ," Enclos9cl are two 'copieS of the ~v!rnoted Envi~onmEi~ ~~~e!lt (EA) , , : submitted to the Minister of Environment.8nd Energy for app(o'JaI'una~.the. , '. Envirojimental Assessmenf ~ :P1~ complete and return ~e, :' "Acknowledgement of. Recelpr-formaS soon ~ possible." '. ." : '. ' ~" . .' . "~ . .' . . ". i~ '.' . One copy of the EA is intenQed for your internal ,use. ' Please make the oth~'- . . . .. . .. . . ~ . available !or pLiblic inspection. The ~blic will be advised of this ~PPoi1Uni~ , , through a notice in "the newspape~: The Ministry of Transportation will confirm the pubtication c;!ate and ~nd you a CC?Py of the notice. , ' The ~inistrY 'of Environment'and Energy will co-ordinate a Review of.the EA; based on comments from ministries. government agericies, rmlnicipalities. and, tile interested public. l11e'deadline.for comments is JiJne 6. 1997. All comments will be no~ed in the Reliiew and kept on the public record file at the Environmeiltai Assessment Branqh. " The ministry will issue a public' notice once the Rei(iew i~ ciJmpleted: Please, retaiO the EA dOCuments after June 6.1997. for this second inspeCtic;1O period. Pleaseerisure that the public has access to the Environmental Assessment, the., , Re-new and the ministry's pUblic notice. once you have received them~ f2f o to"" F Q".'l..&p)1Ml ..;~ 100--. ~ Pl:RI.Coft..-. $IOCll 40 . ,~. ..iJ ~ '.. .. f .2- If you have any questions regarding this environmental assessment or the review procedure, please contact me at the above number. Yours sincerely, /141:1/-' Nigel Wood ReVieW cOordinator . Environmei1tal.4ssessment Branch EncloSure " , . cc:. . Pat.d Jankowski . " : . . , Proj~ Director. H".ghway 407 ,East. .. , , Ministry.9frransportatiori. '. . . ..~. : ~ EA File No. TC-CE-02 " '. . , .. NWlpm .'.. . . ... ... WP162\Q1721:4#2 _ '.'.:'.1 . . '. . .'1 '. 41 . , . .' . . .' .' , 1 1 1 1 1 I I .1 '" I I 1 'I I 1 I I 1 .1 , CQUNCIL INfORMATION , 1-27 Mi'nistry of . Municipal Affairs and Housing Office of the Minister 777 Bay Street Toronto ON M5G 2E5 (416) 585.7000 Mlnlsll,ie des Affaires,munioipales ~tdu Logement Bureau du ministre 7iT iue Say Toro~to ONM5G 2E5 (416) 565-7000 JulIj B . Ilo~ 4lf '97 ~ Ontario June 11, 1997 Ms. Mary P. Knight, Deputy Cle~k , Municipality of Clarington. . ' 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville ONLIC3.A6' {)ear Ms; Kni.ght- . .~., '-. . '> . ThankyoU: fotyour recentle@r,.;cmnmehtingonthe#fts'iJitationdocumentaboutthe " new Municilllll' Act. A :Pfbwred:U8:tslative FrameWork. , ".. ' .. ,,' . . , ..- ". .' : .--.'- .,- ,'.> , "". ,.,---' .- .'" --" ;" '>, -..' ", --,'- . The document~s'intended.!t>o~.t1irie.t4~key.cOneeP'tS.tPat-woWd;$etye.i1s the.fouD<lati6n ',OftheneWIDlit1iciMllegiSiil4,oi,lt :s~ to.geIl~:b~ad~baSedd1~cussioIi With the ',.. , . mUiricipalSecior;.the bUsib.~soomm;lmtyan(l'the iJUJ>}ic geIiertiUy,:about what the:' . . . " ,',":':-"':'--_.~,"";;"~':':_'- ..<'. ,-:",-,:",,--,-,-,,-,-,-,>,,-,... :,,' -"- -" contentofthenew.ActShotddhe,-'::~>, . .f:,..:.:,... . '. . - - . ,."-. ' .'. . - . .,....'. "'. ~ . -':". '!-' - .. . . - ", '._,."::: -., .'.,'., I appreciate receivmg.'. your^~evvslll}.dsugge&tio..ns'.;' . ,. . ....' . - .. -. " ...., , DISTRIBUTION; CLERK ACK. BY ORIGtNAl TO: COPIES T9: -';'? . I '~- ,', , ch ter " ' ,.:, \';'- . ".\-, .! . ., ' . U.!lf Hxre.=,: .:{;<jm>i!""" "''''-:>f,(!'l<;~' ' @, I 'I II , !i II )1 i II J I jl II I I I I I I I I I I I I COUNCIL INFORMATION '1-28 SAGA SA VETHEGANARASKAAGAINSA VETHEGANARASKAAGAINSA VETHEGANARASKAAGAINSA VETHEGANARASKAAGAINSA V 45 Connaught Street, Oshawa, Ontario, L 1 G 2H 1 AGENDA lBIBCCIBllWIR1)) 13 June, 1997 JUN 1 8 1991 Mayor Dian~ Hamre, Councillors, Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 \f\J~CIPAUTV Of ClARINGTON MAYQR'S OFFICE Re: Deferral of Section 15.:U and Section 15.3.7 of Clarington Official Plan Dear Mayor Hamre and Members of Council: As you are aware, SAGA has been participating in the discussions regarding these deferrals. We wish to make it known to Council that we are in support of the recommendation of planning staff as outlined in Report No. PD-83~97, to appeal these sections to the ontario MUnicipal Board, that they may be added to the other matters that are before the Board. , , We continue to support Clarington COurlcil'sposition that the Ganaraska headwaters area is too vulnerable an area to allow extraction of aggregates, and we will continue to monitor the progress of the "scoping" sessions. Yours sincerely, Katherine Guselle, President for SAGA (Save the Ganaraska AGAIN) oc FAXED AND MAILED \=- 1---"-- , l~'--'''-- :'----D---- ~ ~ ::;: r . , ,...... ._~- .', .' -.... .. --~-_.._--- ~ ::; ,':T1;.>::1 ( ....".;;...!\: ['11'"',.-' :,'1' ! . \ II II 1 , ~,i I ~' i ~I i I 11 , j II I I I I I I I I I I I I JUN - 2 1997 COUNCIL INFORMATION 1-29 Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Ministre de l'Agriculture, de l'Alimentation et des Affaires rurales ~ Ont..-io MA'{ 2 8 1997 Queen's Park, Ontario ~&: G..~ ti\ . ~~~ ~ ~'-~~ ~ \'li\-~\< -F' e}~ C.W. Lundy, AMCT Regional Clerk The Regional Municipality of Durham Clerk's Department 605 Rossland Road East P.O, Box 623 Whitby, Ontario UN 6A3 Dear C.W. Lundy: Thank you for your letter of April 2, 1997 concerning the impact of the proposed 25% residential tax rate on farmlands and outbuildings for farm properties. 1- The new 25% tax rate is the equivalent amount of taxes that eligible farmers paid after receiving their farm tax rebate payment, In this regard" this new tax rate will provide fair property tax treatment for eligible farmers. " ' , In 1970, the Farm Tax Rebate Program was initiated as an interim tax relief mechanism, until . real property tax reform could be implemented. The rebate percentage escalated from 25% in '1970 up to 100% in 1988-89 and then settled at 75%, which is the rate in 1997. The 4-unstability of the rebate level and the dependence upon an annual order-in-council were among the concerns of Ontario's farm groups over the past decades. With the proposed Fair Municipal Finance Act, 1997, true property tax reform will finally be realized across Ontario and, in particular, for Ontario farmers. Once the legislation is passed, the need for the existing Farm Tax Rebate Program will be eliminated, and effective January I, 1998 farmers will finally receive fair property tax treatment. This direction of fairness in property taxation has been the policy of the Government of Ontario since 1970 and a key issue for Ontario farm groups for decades. It is acknowledged that the elimination of the Farm Tax Rebate Program, and the institution of the proposed new tax rate for eligible farmland will impact a number of rura1 municipalities. y ...f2 - 2- To address this concern and others, this government has agreed to establish a~ Ly Community Reinvestment Fund to assist affected municipalities in adjusting to the Who Does Wliat decisions. As you may be aware, on May 2, 1997 the Government of Ontario agreed with many of the proposed changes recommended by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). Along with the AMO proposals, the province agreed to reduce the permanent fund to $500 million, as suggested by the AMO, and established an additional $70 million transition fund. These funding commitments were confirmed in the 1997 Ontario Budget announced on May 6 by my colleague, Emie Eves, Minister of Finance. It is my intention, as stated on a number of occasions, to work with rura1 municipalities to ensure they receive a fair share of these funds to address their unique needs, as a result of the many WOW decisions. Staff of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs are working with other ministries and with the Provincial-Municipal Transition Team to develop a framework for the use of these funds, in order to assist Ontario's rura1 municipalities. As stated by the Minister of Finance in his May 6, 1997 budget, "we are reforming the taxation of fannland and replacing the farm tax rebate with a lower property tax". This decision, coupled with the changes announced on May 2, 1997, should provide eligible Ontario farmers and Ontario's rura1 municipalities with property tax fairness, needed revenue support and, most importantly, legislative certainty, Please accept my best wishes and kindest personal regards. Sincerely, , " , ~l//rv~ v~ N Ie A. Villeneuve Minister i------ .....~ 1. DISTR!BUTION J;l i CLERK _______ II : ; : ACK, BY ~ j - h__'__I; , 0 1 L RlGlt/1'tI. 10:___......__,': , CO IES TO: J t. _~: , :~ cc: The Honourable Janet Ecker, M.P,P., Durham-West Mr. Jim Flaherty, M.P.P., Durham Center' Ms. Julia Munro, M.P.P., Durham-York Mr. John O'Toole, M.P.P., Durham East Mr. Jerry Ouellette, M,P.P., Oshawa i- , j_.' I _ i 1---- c_. I i '!i.';.. Gp?",1-.z:./{:;~! , -1 ] . I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I In Case of Transmission Difficulties, Please Call 416-863-2101 Please Deliver To: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON I COUNCIL INFO~TI0N 1-30 I News Release communique @ Ontario I MinistrY of Municipal Affairs and Housing MtnistMe des Affal,.. munlctp.a.. .t du Logement I For Immediate release June 18, 1997 ,> I ImDroved Service Coordination cited In Greater Toronto ServlC'l'fI. Board Renon I TORONTO _ Special advisor Milt Farrow'S recommendaUons on the proposed Greater Toronto Services Board (GTBB) were released today by Municipal AtllIlrs and Housing Minister M \.each. In December 1996, Farrow was appointed to hold consultations on the GTSB before making recommendations to the MInister on itS mandate, ~presentallon and funding. 'I'd like to th.nk Mr, Farrow for alltha wort< he's put into the JlI'8paratlon of this report: said Le.ch, 'A Gre.ter Toronto SeNlces Board would ensure better eoordlnaUon of services across .11 regions In the Greater Toronto Area. It would 1rnprovethe quality of government services In th. GTA and sava taxpayers money by reducing waste and dupncatiOn. "In addillon," .Leach said, 'the GTSB would support poUcles and programs that promote the GT A provinciallY, n.Uon.ny and InternationallY - for the benefll of aU Ontario taxpayers,' The GTSB Is not designed to be another level of government, bulto woll< with exisUnglevels of government to facililale better coordInation of services .cross the GTA. I I I I Ills proposed that the GTSB would have four primary roles: ~ I Develop a comprehensive, long-term InfraS\lUCIUre. Coordination strategy for the GT A. provide a discussion fONm and liaise with all levels of government. Resolve inter-regional servicing issues when consensus among munlcipalllles cannot be reached In areas such lis waler and sewage tre.tment..lnter....giOnaI transit and watershed management The GTSB would Implement decisions and allocate associated costs, I , Operate GO Transit and develop a long-term, post-collection waste "",nagement stretegy for the GT A. I ...21 I 01STRlBLlTIOllL I ; Gltlul. - ACIL BY _ - ORIGl1IA\. '1&._._ COPIES TO, J 7T~ ) "Z .~ 'p "' ~! I - - ., \ ~f",~~W.l-.~-C{];; ; ; I I I I Christine Burldtt Ministers Office (416) 565-6932 Milt Farrow Special Advisor (416) 565-6945 Robert MilUgan Office for the GTA (416) 685-6428 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I -2- Copies of the full report can be obtained by calling the ministry's customer service line at (416) 585-7041. Comments on the recommendations should be sent by July 31,1997 to: Honourable AI Leach Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing c/o Office for the Greater Toronto Area 777 Bay Street, 16'M Floor Toronto, Ontario M5G 2E5 The government expects to make its final decisions on the GTSB later lhls year. .30- For mora Information, please contact: Please visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing's World Wide Webslte at http://www.mmah.gov.on.ca . ..~ , I ! . II II I i- II i- i II II I I I I I II J , ~ II !.i , II I II I j il II Backgrounder Document d'information @ Ontario Summary of Recommendations - Greater Toronto Services Board Following his appointment in December, 1996 as Special Advisor to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on the issue of establishing a Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB), Milt Farrow began extensive consultation with a broad cross-section of interested parlies. In mid-February, he released a discussion paper for public comment,. whIch elicited more than 100 written submissions. Role Farrow was asked to advise the Minister on the following items: . The GTSB's authority, or powers; . How it should be governed: " . What types of services with which it should concern itself; . How it should be funded; and . What relationship It should have with municipalities, the public and the province. Based on what he heard during that consultation, Farrow has made 33 recommendations, including the following: Mandate . .,., ." The Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) wol!ld sustain, and where possible, enhance the high quality of life in the Grei:lterToronto Area (GTA). . It is proposed that, the GTSB's mandate should Include four primary roles: 1. Develop a comprehensive. long-term InfrastnJcture Coordination Strategy to provide clear direction on the efficient use of infrastructure, urban settlement patterns and the phasIng of growth. The GTSB would provide strategic direction on services and issues such as: . water and sewage treatment . inter-reglonal transit . GO Transit . inter-regional roads . pOst-collection waste management . economic development . telecommunications . conservation, watershed and ,hiter-watershed management . issues. 1 Recommended Representation . I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The GTSB would coordinate declsfon-making about these services to optimize the use of infrastructure, approve key infrastructure investments, allocate costs appropriately and provide information on services and issues. 2. Provide a discussion forum and liaise with all levels of government on matters of iliterest to the continued well-being of the entire GT A. 3. Resolve inter-regional servicing issues when consensus among municipalities cannot be reached in areas such as water and sewage treatment, inter-regional transit and watershed management. The GTSB would also implement decisions on these issues and allocate associated costs, 4. Operate GO Transit and develop a long-term, post-collection waste management strategy for the GT A Recommended Structure The GTSB would be composed of three statutory committees: 1. Executive Committee - to manage the day-to-day operations of the GTSB and make decisions. 2. Urban Issues Advisory Committee - to advise the Executive Committee on urban issues and to liaise with urban municipalities, 3. Rural Issues Advisory Committee - to advise the Executive Committee on rural issues and liaise with rural municipalities. Representation on the Executive should be basea on representation by population and the initial committee should consist of the following members: City of Toronto . Region of Durham Region of Halton Region of Peel Region of York Mayor, 13 Councillors Regional Chair, 2 Mayors Regional Chair, 1 Mayor Regional Chair, 3 Mayors, 1 Councillor from Mlssissauga Regional Chair, 3 Mayors Total'" 28 Members 4 Regional Chairs, Toronto Mayor, 9 GTA Mayors and 14 Councillors Mayors on Executive Committee will be appointed by R~gional Council. 2 I I ' II 1.1 I , !1' II , , !I rl II II , II I II I I I I Recommended Staffing and Financing . The GTSB should have one senior manager and a small staff responsible for day- to-day operations, advising and servicing the committees, and special projects. · Staff CQsts should be allocated on a per capita basis, unless otherwise agreed to by a 2/3 majority vote of the Executive Committee. June 18, 1997 For copies of the full report, please contact Customer Service, Communications Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, (416) 685.7041 . .~ , 3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Council Communications for Direction June 23, 1997 Number Suggested Disposition D - 1 For the direction of Council. D-2 THAT the correspondence dated June 1997 from Michael Sheiner, District Coordinator - Central Ontario, Muscular Dystropyhy Association of Canada regarding Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month, be received; THAT the month of September 1997 be proclaimed "Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Michael Sheiner be advised of Council's decision. D - 3 For the direction of Council. D-4 For the direction of Council. " D - 5 THAT the correspondence dated June 17, 1997, from Garth Gilpin, Secretary- Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville Business Centre, requesting the allocation of funds in order to complete a market study to examine the opinions, needs and attitudes of residents living in the newer areas of Bowmanville, be received; THAT the amount of $4,666,67 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business Centre with an advance of $1,833,33, being forwarded from the funds on hold on behalf of the Bowmanville Business Centre by August 1, 1997; and THAT Garth Gilpin be advised of Council's decision. Council Correspondence - 2- June 23, 1997 D - 6 THAT the correspondence dated June 15, 1997 from Robert L. Stevens regarding the location of the proposed senior citizens' centre, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer for review in conjunction with this matter; THAT a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to Don Welsh, Older Adults Committee and Sally Barrie, Community Care for their information; and THAT Robert Stevens be advised of Council's decision. D - 7 THAT the correspondence dated June 13, 1997 from Walter Taylor, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge forwarding a resolution pertaining to school board trustee determination be received for information as the Muncipality of Clarington appoints trustees to the Northumberland-Clarington Board of Education; and THAT Walter Taylor be advised of Council's decision. D - 8 For the direction of Council. .. D - 9 For the direction of Council. D - 10. THAT the correspondence dated June 6, 1997 from Roger Anderson, Chairman, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority requesting that the municipality assist the authority by collecting preliminary analysis fees from members of the development industry, be received; and THAT Roger Anderson be advised that the Municipality of Clarington will be pleased to assist in this matter. D-ll For the direction of Council. (To appoint 5 voting delegates) D - 12 For the direction of Council. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I DATE, June 4, 1997 ATTENTION: Marie A. Marano Marie Knight Patti Barrie TIME, 22,4],]0 Maureen Reid Nancy Taylor PAGE: 1 COUNCIL DIRECTION PLEASE COPY AND DISTRIBUTE TO THOSE LISTED. D-l CORl'ORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF IROQUOIS 1',0, Box 149,Iroquoll, Ontario KOE lKO 613-652-4411 TO ALL MUNIOPALlTlES IN ONTARIO The Council ofth. Corp.rati.n .ftbe Village oflroquoll respetlruDy requests your municipality'l end.r.ement of the foDowing resolutl.n: "WHEIUtAS the ProvIn.e .f Ont.rIo wiU be removing T.uri.m slllO' a1.ng lIlajor m.to......y. In Ontari.; and WHEREAS these "11lO" were .riginally erected only in 1994; .nd AND WHEREAS tbese dgna h.ve .Iready been part of the Provlncell budget expenditGres and p.ld for by the tilt payerl of Ontario; and. AND WHEREAS tbe P",vtn.. has ..ntratled a firmt. remove the.. exl.ting.11l'" and II forcing Munlcipalitielto purchuo new lillO' to replace them at .n outrageoUI .olt per yearl and WHEREAS tbe yearly m.lnten.n.e 01 th..e sign. to be ere.ted by C.nadlan Tocla Limited is .onlidered ""....ive; and WHEREAS "bile mOlt Munlclpaltourilt attra.tlon. are Itee or cbarge with the benefit of I.ld attractions going to boolt area bualneu own en; 'fB]t1lEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED th.t tbe vnl.ge Onroquoll I. urging tbe 'province to re.ollllder the remo",,1 01 pre.ent.illO' on our major hllbways and reqnest. the .uPport of.U municip.litles in lobbying the Government not to impole this increaled financial burden upon its citizens; AND F'URTHER THAT. copy 01 this resolution be cir.ulated to all munlcipaUtlea in Ontario requesting their .upport by also .onta.ting the MInister 01 EConomic Development Tr.de and Touri.m ...d their local Memben ofl'arli.ment and Queenll'.rk. "CARRIED" Your. vet)' truly I I I Lorna D, Salhert, AldCI auk- Trulurer THIS RESOLurlONIS NOT oUICfO POLICY. PLEASE RESPOND TO THE ABOVE NOTED MUNlOl'ALI'f\', This fax di.trlbuted hyl ..,...---.... 1- I I - I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I appreciate your support, Together we can make this a very successful campaign'l-.~----- - ---..- f DI5T~TION I Yours trulY,. I CLERKL&J .,--...,- I~~ I- I I I ,'",'.,,_,,_{i.\:i. COUNCIL DIRECTION June 1997 Il!l)rtI8IIWIa1Jl Her Worship Mayor Diane Hamre The Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance St. Bowmanville, ON, L1C 3A6 JUN 1 1 1997 MUNlCIPALllY Of ClARINGTClN MAYOIl'S OFACE Dear Mayor Hamre, AGENDA Ontario office Bureau de l'Ontario 2345 Yor;J" SIred, Sui~ 901 Toronlo, Onrorio M4P 2E5 Tel: 14161488.2699 Fax: (4161488,7523 The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada (MDAC) is a national voluntary agency committed to the elimination of over 40 neuromuscular disorders and alleviating the associated distress. The Association offers hope through research, creates awareness and understanding through education, and provides services through personal support programs. In September 1997, the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada will be launching its first Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month. The objective of this national campaign is to increase public awareness about neuromuscular disorders and the services MDAC provides to thousands of Canadians and their families. Canadian fire fighters have been supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada for 43 years, having raised over $35 million, Throughout September, fire fighters, chapter members, and hundreds of ' volunteers across Canada will raise funds for vital research, client service, and education programs for those affected by neuromuscular disorders. On behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada, I would like to submit a request that you proclaim the month of September 1997 to be Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month in the Municipality of Clarington. Michael Sheiner District Coordinator. Central Ontario i ~---- I I ' r-'----------1-- I p~ Hi. Excellen<:y !he Right Honourable Romeo leBlanc PC, CC, CM.M" CD., Gavernor General of Ca~- -----'.,- - .; -- ---- president d'Lonneur, Son Excellence Ie t;';. honorable Romeo leBlanc Cp" CC, CM,M., CD" Gouverneur general dJO;iMlkr-----n.:---..-- -.. (#0043307-11'131 _- .' .', Hn-:J (<-'-_ I II I I North York I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I . ~ . . - - -- - - - - = - - 5100 Yonge Street North York, Ontario M2N 5V7 COUNCIL DIRECTION D-3 Tel: (416) 395.7300 Fax: (416)395.7337 JUN 9 Z 15 PH '97 CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT June 2, 1997 TO: ALL ONTARIO MUNICIPALITIES Dear Sir/Madam: RE: PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT - TELEPHONE GROSS RECEIPTS TAX- USE Of MUNICIPAL RIGHTS-Of-WAY At its meeting held on May 28, 1997, North Yorl< Council gaveCQnsideration to the above matter. North Yorl< Council requests your Municipality's endorsement of the attached motion. A copy of the related extract is also attached for your information. Yours truly, ~~ ---------'----'----_._._~\ \ D1ST~ION:- i CU~RV.~--' I ACltBY ORIGKiM. -re. COPIES TO: Barbara Liddiard DIRECTOR OF COUNCIL SERVICES I \ '") BL:ay Ene\. 'I -, ~ \ j r-- J \.. _ _ " \ .............-------. '$ I,._.....,".,..~..__' -' _....-,--~------;:"i L. ____ - .\-..------"1 ~-- -----. --- \------~ . ~_.~. _ _ J -J....l ; ~I.' ~,-- _._,,-~~ ~......"l.::._...._,.-_..,..-,...~- -- G.~tOMAY28.COR . EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF NORTH YORK COUNCIL HELD ON MAY 28,1997 189. Leave having been granted for the introduction of an additional item by Mayor Lastman, Council considered the following: PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT - TELEPHONE GROSS RECEIPTS TAX - USE OF MUNICIPAL RIGHTS-OF-WAY It was moved by Mayor Lastman, seconded by Councillor Summers, that: WHEREAS as part of the Downloading on municipalities the Province of Ontario is grabbing the five percent telephone gross receipts tax paid to the City of North York by the telephone companies for the use ot municipal rights-ot-way; AND WHEREAS the taking away ot the gross receipts tax not only means a loss of $10 million to the City ot North York and a total loss ot $44 million across Metropolitan Toronto including the School Boards, but also potential tuture income from the emerging fibre optics industry; AND WHEREAS the future demand for space on our rights-of-ways could amount to hundreds of millions in future revenues to Ontario Municipalities; AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario will be grabbing these revenues to reduce its costs instead of being used to offset. property taxes since. it is the municipal rights-of-ways that are being used; AND WHEREAS Federal legislation gives the telephone companies the right to use municipal property and for this right municipalities have always received these funds in place of property taxes; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province of Ontario not take away the gross receipts tax now collected by Ontario Municipalities, or if they do then the Province of Ontario must allow municipalities to be compensated for the right to use our rights-of-ways; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if the Province of Ontario does not compensate municipalities, the Federal Government be requested to amend its legislation to require the telecommunications companies to pay municipalities directly for the use of rights-ot-ways; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this motion be circulated to all Ontario Municipalities tor endorsement. Motion carried . I I I I I 1 I I .....1.;. .. . , I ;.1 "c:'J~:. I I ii, ~ , ; il I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .\1111 6 1.\ 02 PM '91 0-4 1560 rue Laurier Street Rockland, Ontario K4K 1 P7 Tel.: (613) 446.6022 Fax: (613) 446.7320 COUNCIL DIRECTION CORPORATION DE LA VILLE DE I OF THE TOWN OF ROCKLAND Le 30 mai 1997 Tous les Presidents de Conseils Municipalites de l'Ontario Objet: Transferts de services Vous trouverez ci-joint, une vraie copie confonne d'une resolution adoptee par Ie ConseU municipal de Rockland Ie 13 mai 1997 concernant l'objet cite en rubrique. Nous demandons par la presente, votre appuie dans cette affaire. Vous remerciant de I'attention que vous porterez a cette demande, je demeure, May 30, 1997 Head of Councils Municipalities of Ontario Subject: Transfers of services Please find enclosed, a certified true copy of a resolution adopted by Rockland's Municipal Council on May 13, 1997 which is self explanatory. Council hereby requests your support in this matter. Thankirtg you in advance for the consideration you will give this matter, I remain, Sincerement votre, Yours truly, Administrateur e Chief Administrat ~-.-- 4 """""----- I C~~;'~. J i ACK. BY --- P ORIG!1'IAt -;-- .. COPIES TO, aines__ ~ < ---1 -1 i . /-.---- ~.- i-- _OM. I "r-____ ~ll"'C . ."__.1.0- .J.:..~ _,;. QUE cette resolution soit acheminee a toutes les municipalites de I'Ontario demandant leur support et qu'une copie soit egalement acheminee a notre Depute Provincial, au Ministre des Affaires Municipales et au Premier Ministre de l'Ontario WHEREAS the Provincial Government has announced during the week ofJanuary 13, 1997, the transfer of provincial services to the municipal level; and WHEREAS the Government has confirmed that all these transfers of services would not affect municipal taxes; and WHEREAS we are still waiting for operational and financial details of the said transfers to municipalities; and WHEREAS municipalities cannot measure the impact of these transfers to their own municipality without these facts from the Province; and WHEREAS the Transitional Committees, appointed by the Province, have not yet completed their recommendations to the Provincial Government concerning these transfers of services; and WHEREAS we are at the beginning of May 1997 and we are no more knowledgeable than we were in January 1997; and WHEREAS it is imperative for the Municipalities to obtain this information to measure the budgetary impact and to organize these services for 1998; and WHEREAS nwnerous Municipalities in Ontario will be amalgamating on January 1, 1998; therefore BE ITRESOL VED THAT if the Province does not provide and confirm the details pertaining to the transfer of services prior to June 1997, that the Province must commit to delay all these transfers until January 1, 1999 to allow municipalities to prepare themselves accordingly; and THAT this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in Ontario requesting their support and that a copy also be sent to our Provincial Deputy, to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and to the Premier of Ontario. Conflit d'interet devoile par/Conflict of interest declared by: Adoptee/Carried: Oui/Yes Defait/Defeate: I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 8B COUNCIL DIRECTION ~~ t)~ BOWMANVILLE BUSINESS CENTRE D-5 """ IlIlO BOWMANVILLE BUSINESS CENTRE 1997 06 17 ~>>.Gt~{)~ 18IBCCIBllWl11J) P.O. BOX 365 BOWMANVILLE, ONT. L1C 3L1 JUN 1 7 1997 Mayor Diane Hamre and Council Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street North Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 ~ITY Of CLARINGT~ .'tCI\'S OffICi Dear Mayor Hamre and Council AT the regular monthly Board meeting held on Tuesday, June 10, 1997, the following ,motion was passed: "THAT the firm of Collis & Read Research, Bowmanville, be hired to carry out a market study to examine the opinions, needs and attitudes of residents living in the newer areas of Bowmanville, concerning shopping in. Bowmanville's Down- town'core, as outlined in their presentation to the Board, at a total cost of $6,500." The funds for this project are expected to come from the negotiated amount of $25,000 identified for market study purposes, as set forth in the ar~angem~nts made with the west Bowmanville developers. To-date it is anticipated that Clarington Place has already forwarded their share in the amount of $4,666.67 to the Municipality. The balance of $1,833.33 for this current initiative is expected to be paid from the amount due from Markborough Properties when they commence construction in the Fall, In the the mean- time, as the $6,500 for the study is due and payable in full by August 9, 1997, with a down payment of $1,500 due on June 21, 1997, it would be helpful if the Municipality could forward to us the $4,666.67 immediately, and advance us $1,833.33 before August 1. DISTRIBUTtON.. . Your understanding and support in this matter would l$.~r)' much appreciated. - ~~ ACK. BY ORIGmAl l'\}: COPIES T9:. Yours very truly Garth Gilpin Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager \ , ---'j --:---:TJi'irf'S u- I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I COUNCIL DIRECTION IllfBccmIIWI!1l) JUN 1 6 1997 IlIIUt.ilCIPALlTY OF CU\RINGTON MAYOR'S OFfJGE Municipality Of Clarington 40 Temperence St., Bowmanville, Ontario ~Gt~OI\ Attention: Mayor Hamre and Council To Whom It May Concern: D-6 Robert 1. Stevens 33 Stevens Rd., Bowmanville, Ontario LIC 4R7 June 15, 1997 I write in regards to the location o~ the proposed Senior Citizens' Centre. Please 'NO MORE BRICKS AND MORTAR.' During the last three decades, all forms of government have been spending beyond their means , thus accumulating a huge debt. I would like to see our spending slow down until this debt to our country has been depleted. Until this happens, we are creating a financial burden on future generations as payment for our extravagance, Specifically, regarding our Senior Citijzens' Centre, I believe the best option is the use of the present location, the Lions Centre on Beech Ave.. This building has served our cornmunity as a service centre for generations and could be renovated at a fraction of the costofbuilding lI;~ew facility. At one time the Lions Centre was fully utilized but hi the past ten years the Municipality has accumulated four more under utilized facilities tiiunely; the Garnet Rickard Recreation Complex, Baseline Community Centre, Courtice Community Centre and Trinity Church Hall. Any of the above could accommodate the senior citizens ofClarington at a fraction of the cost of a new facility. One million, seven hundred thousand dollars spent on a new building seems exorbitant to a senior citizen as myself. Please spend it on roads and sidewalks in the old part oftown that are in bad need of repair. When it comes to location, the Lions Centre with its treed lot, plenty of room for additional parking at the rear of the building and set in the prestigious part of Bowmanville seems preferential to a new b~}<!~_g ~t.~8l'i!;'~t_t4~ C.P. Railway and an eventually busy thoroughfare, Scugog St. I DISTRIBUTION: I CLERK ..------- I - ! ACK. BY ...:-.- ORIGlNAl TO,__ . _..". Respectfully Submitted, COP.IES T3: , r- I._ ~ :_.____~L ,.- I 1------_. \ : [; It J q. oL ' g/~ Robert 1. Stevens I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I COUNCIL DIRECTION ".a, .,~ .~ ~..,::-.i ~ ._..... I.'i~ .\~~~~ \~'7:;" ~iYr~ . iJ/!Ii8,.~ ~ The Corporatioo of the Township of Uxbridge .loa 18 9 27 AM '97 In The Rcgiolllll Kunldf'1lity of Durilam June 13, 1997 Veronica Lacey Ministry of Education & Training Mowat Block Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7 A 1 L2 RE: DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR TRUSTEE DETERMINATION & DISTRIBUTION FOR THE 1997 MUNIOPAL ELECTION TOWNSHIP FILES: GP-209 & CL-207 Dear Ms. Lacey: 0-7 Town 11011 51 Toronto <1>lrcet <1>outh P,O, Box 190 Uxbrid&e. OnlBrio L9P IT! Telephone (905) 852-9181 (905) 649-1938 fax (905) 85'2-9674 Please be advised that the Council of the Township of Uxbridge at Its regular meeting held on Monday, June 9th, 1997 adopted the following Resolution No. 41-97 "THAT Council of the Township of Uxbridge infonn the Durham Board of Education that each area municipality in Durham Region should have at least one school trustee and that the Guidelines for Trustee Detennination and Disttibution should be revised to reflect this request and a copy of this motion be fOlWarded to all area municipalities in the Region, the Durham Board of Education, the Region of Durham, the Ministry of Education and Training, Faith Neumann and all Durham M.P.P.'s." Yours truly 4~ Walter T or Clerk Inas cc: Minister of Education Durham Board of Education Oerk, Region of Durham Oerk, Township of Brock Oerk, Township of Scugog Oerk, Municipality of ClaringtonV Oerk, City of Oshawa Oerk, Town of Whitby Oerk, Town of Ajax Oerk, Town of Pickering Faith Neumann, Trustee Julia Munro, M.P.P. John O'Toole, M.P.P. Janet Ecker, M.P.P. James Flaherty, M.P.P. @ Jerry Ouellete, M.P.P. . n"'~_~'"--_._---'---I I OISTRJBUTION; , CI.ERK_ __ lACK, BY _ . . LORIGmAl TO: LCgPIES TO: 1 !"_-c t~.. r :~ II I I I II I I. . I I I I I I I I I I COUNCIL DIRECTION 0-8 Multicultural Council of Oshawa/Durham P,O. Box 918. Oshawa. Ontario LlH 7Nl a non profll multicultural organization serving Durham Region June 9,1997 IJ!' JjfltIHII'\\Fr:"\ \..!.l \j ~ , , . J AGE~iDA JUN 1 6 1997 Dear Mayor ~~t~ ) MU~ICIPALllY Of CURINGTON MAYOR'S OfFICI: It is indeed with great anticipation that the Multicultural Council of OshawalDurham announce the planning of an Anti-Hate Crime Conference to be held in the Fall of 1997, in partnership with the Durham Regional Police Service, and possibly the United Way, the Durham Board of Education and the Durham Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board. It is our hope that this year's participants will consist of all members of the Municipal Councils throughout the Region of Durharn, as well as other leaders of public institutions and the private sector. The theme is that education is essential in eradicating the social illness of hatred and racism in our communities. Our civic leaders, both beaucratic and elected, volunteered and paid, armed with the proper kno-wledgecan make a difference. Leading by example is still an excellent and sound leadership principle. Therefore, I implore you to pledge your support behind this conference by full participation and financial backing, if necessary. Partners in this conference will be acknowledged by their fmancial commitment or inkind assistance. Yours in peace and harmony I' ..0 O'ISTRiBUTtON'"i':.; - '1 i CLERK______ : , , I ACK, BY ... .._,:.. \ I ORIGINAl TO:_, COPIES IB: Dave Patterson President, M.C,O.D. Ted Dionne, Chair Human Relations Committee j---_.- i f=-~~=~- ! ,-==-.-- -I ''1',0 C , .' I.' F ((, :.",' _==",'. I ,I j II II I I II I . . . I I 1 I I ~I I. I ,I COUNCIL DIRECTION D-9 OsHawa Department of Corporate Services Janice M. Baker, C.A. Commissioner 50 Centre Street South Oshawa, Ontario, LIH 3Z7 Tel (905) 725-7351 Fax (905) 436-5689 Direct Reply to: (905) 436-5639 Fax: (905) 436-5697 File A-2307 JIB~ June 13, 1997 JUN 1 6 1997 The Honourab ichael Harris Premier ntario Que sPark onto, Ontario 7A lAl IIlUNlCIPALlTY Of ClARINGTON MAYOR'S OfFICE AGENDA Re: Location of Penn anent Casinos City Council considered the above matter at a meeting held May 5, 1997, and adopted the following resolution: "That whereas the citizens of the City of Oshawa voted in the June 10, 1996 referendum by a margin of 17,981 to 9,548 to oppose the location .of penn anent casinos in the City ofOshawa and where this vote reflected overwhelming oppqsition to casinos in every ward and neighbourhood in Oshawa, and whereas the Province is advocating the location of pennanent casinos in Durham Region, and possibly within the boundaries of the City, and whereas the Oshawa Development and Planning Services Department report has identified locations in all neighbourhoods in the City where casinos might currently be located, and whereas the location.of a pennanent casino in any neighbourhood in Oshawa would represent a rejection of the referendum results, and . , lastly, whereas a permanent casino site w!'uld have.negative economic and cultural impacts on the citizens of Oshawa and would be a direct threat to the continued viability of local charities and community groups; @ 2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I IDifiTR'1I3u'T'oN--~ I I CLERK ---------I! ACK. BY _ ......._1 I I ' 1 ORIGINAL TO: ,. . .,-1 I COPIES TO: --1 I~~~'~ ~.~ ; / I , I I r=:=j 1----.- =~---1 I ,-----. ~.-I . ,..-t ,.-.. 11_""" , BE IT RESOLVED: a) That the Council of the City of Oshawa go on record as opposing the location of a permanent casino operation within the boundaries of the City of Oshawa and endorse the following steps: (i) That Council direct the Department of Development and Planning Services to initiate the process to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 to prohibit permanent charity gaming clubs as a permitted use of land in the City of Oshawa That the Council petition the Province of Ontario and local MPP's for inclusion of a clause in the P~ovincial legislation or regulations that would give the local municipality the right to approve or deny any plan to locate permanent casinos in their municipality. (ii) (iii) That the Department of Corporate Services, Legal Services Branch, be directed to investigate options that would allow the City to control the location of permanent casino sites within the boundaries of the City, including the potential of legal action in the courts. (iv) That the City of Oshawa commit t<i-ihe calling of a public meeting on the issue of - . a permanent casino in Oshawa,Prior to any approval of a site. b) That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Michael Harris; the Minister of Commercial and Consumer Relations; the Honourable David Tsubouchi; Oshawa MPP Jerry Ouellette; Durham East MPP John O'Toole; Durham Centre MPP Jim Flaherty; Durham West MPP Janet Ecker; Durham York MPP Julia Munro; the Liberal Leader, Dalton McGuinty; the New Democratic Leader, Howard Hampton; the Regional Municipality of Durham and its member municipalities, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario." , ! ! I' ~ , G 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 I I I I I 1 1 1 I 3 By copy of this letter, I am informing the Minister of Commercial and Consumer Relations; the Honourable David Tsubouchi; Oshawa MPP Jerry Ouellette; Durham East MPP John O'Toole; Durham Centre MPP Jim Flaherty; Durham West MPP Janet Ecker; Durham York MPP Julia Munro; the Liberal Leader, Dalton McGuinty; the New Democratic Leader, Howard Hampton; the Regional Municipality of Durham and its member municipalities, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario of Council's decision. Sandra Kranc Manager of Support Services SKlcf c. The Honourable David Tsubouchi, Minister ofCornrnercial and Consumer Relations Jerry Ouellette, M.P.P., Oshawa John O'Toole, M.P.P., Durham East Jim Flaherty, M.P.P., Durham Centre Janet Ecker, M.P.P., Durham West. Julia Munro, M.P.P., Durham York Dalton McGuinty, Leader of the Liberal PartY Howard Hampton, Leader of the New Democratic Party The Regional Municipality of Durham The Town of Pickering The Town of Ajax The Town of Whitby L.The Municipality of Clarington The Township ofUxbridge The Township ofScugog . The Township of Brock The Association of Municipalities of Ontario. - . " ., ~ , 1_:, ~ II e 'j' \1 , II . II '4d Central Lake Ontario Conservation COUNCIL DIRECTION 0-10 100 Whiftng Avenue OShawa, Ontario Ll H 3T3 Tel: (905) 579-0411 Fax: (905) 579-0994 lUIBCCIBlIWJ]ID June 6, 1997 JUH 1 3 1997 Ms. Diane Hamre Mayor Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario LIC 3A6 NUNlCIPALllY OF ClARINGTON MAYOIl'S OffICE AGENDA Dear Ms. Hamre: Subject: Durham Region Conservation Authorities - Fee Schedule - Environmental Planninl! and Emrlneerinl! mout and Review The Regional Municipality of Durham, effective July I, 1996, assumed certain additional powers and responsibilities under the Planning Act as delegated by the Province of Ontario, As part of this process, there was entered into a "Partn!ll:ship Memorandum between the Regional Municipality of Durham and the' five Durham Area Conservation Authorities regarding Provincial Delegation of Planning Review Functions" which provides, in part, for the Conservation Authorities to assist the Region in its role. as an approval authority by advising the Region on planning applications in such areas as: 1. Natural Heritage Features 2. Natural Hazards 3. Stormwater Management 4. Fisheries Compensation Plans 5. Permits under the Conservation Authorities Act and the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act cont'd.... .2 What we- do on the land is mirrored in the water. @ (. Central Lake Ontario Conservation I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I June 6, 1997 Page 2 The Region of Durham included in the Partnership Memorandum the proviso that: "The Conservation Authorities will recover the costs, resulting from performing functions under the Delegation of Review, from development proponents." With that direction in mind, the Conservation Authorities of Durham Region have jointly conducted a process of extensive consultation with the development industry and the public sector which has culminated in a common fee schedule. That common fee schedule, as of my writing, has been formally adopted by the Boards of Directors of the Central Lake Ontario, Kawartha Region, Lake Simcoe Region, Metropolitan Toronto and Region and will be dealt with by the Ganaraska Region on June 19, 1997, My purpose in writing to you is to req~t the assistance and cooperation of your municipality in implementing one specific part of that fee schedule. 1. The schedule calls for a "Preliminary Analysis Fee" to be paid to the appropriate Conservation Authority by the development proponent at the time the development application is submitted to the municipality (see Table I). 2. Involvement of municipal staff would be limited to advising the development proponent of the applicable fee, accepting the cheque payable to the Conservation Authority and forwarding same with the copy of thedevelopm,ent application being circulated to the Conservation Authority. . 3. Municipalities would not need to amend their financial procedures to provide this assistance and it saves the development proponent an extra trip to the Conservation Authority office. 4. The assistance of the municipality is requested for the. initial fee only - any subsequent charges for services or fees associated with Conservation Authority regulatory matters would be dealt with directly between the Authority and development proponent. Our consultations over the past months have indicated members of the development industry in Durham Region are comfortable with the fees proposed and the services they are designed to fund. We are committed to setting up an ongoing forum involving the industry, the municipalities and the Conservation Authorities to monitor and adjust the process as required. Our target is to implement the new system on July I, 1997. I would appreciate being advised if you can accommodate our request as an administrative matter or whether it will be dealt with first by committee and/or council. cont'd.... .3 II I i 1.'.1 I '! II II II Central Lake Ontario Conservation June 6, 1997 Page 3 If it can be dealt with as an administrative matter, Russ Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, C.L.O,C.A" will be the initial contact person for your staff to work out the details with those Conservation Authorities participating in your municipality. If the matter is to go before committee and/or council, I and Mr. Powell will be your initial contacts to insure representatives of the appropriate Conservation Authorities and the development industry are present for those deliberations. Your prompt attention and assistance with the foregoing will be most appreciated. Yours truly, ~~~ Roger Anderson, Chairman. RA/ms cc: I' DI!:lTRIBUTtON I CLERK ". , . . -- IACK.BY .. _ ORIGntAl lll:_ _~ COPIES T6: J. Witty, Regional Chair, Region of Durham S. Parish, Mayor, Town of Ajax K. Shier, Mayor, Township of Brock N. Diamond, Mayor, City of Os haw a W. Arthurs, Mayor, Town of Pickering H. Hall, Mayor, Township of Scugog G. O'Connor, Mayor, Township ofUxbridge T. Edwards, Mayor, Town of Whitby A. Dreslinski, Chair, Ganaraska Region C.A. T. Crowe, Chair, Kawartha Region C.A. S, Para, Chair, Lake Simcoe Region C.A. D. O'Brien, Chair, Meu-oToronto&RegionC.A. A, Georgieff, Commissioner of Planning, Region of Durham p, Tollefsen, Director of Planning, Town of Ajax T. Gettinby, Township Planner, Township of Brock F. Wu, Director of Planning, Municipality of Clarington T. Goodchild, Commissioner of Development & Planning Services, City of Oshawa N. Carroll, Director of Planning, Town of . Pickering E. Cuddie, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Scugog A. J. Grant, Chief A<:lminiRtrative Officer, Township of Uxbridge R. Short, Director of Planning, Town of Whitby K. Whalen, President, U.D.1. - Durham S. Hillebrand, President, Oshawa - Durham Home Builders Association , . " '" i , , L i , ~ tf'''' ( ,.t.L.."" ----- ".-"--'. -i i T ABLE I Durham Region Conservation Authorities Preliminary Analysis Fee x ..~ , . X . X X e of A Re ion Variance Site Plan Official Plan Amendment Zoning By-law Amendment - Rezonin Consent Subdivision or Comparable Condominium I I I I I I I I Fee I $100 $150 I $150 $150 I $150 I $500 I I I I I I I II I I II i 11 I II 66/18/97 22:63:58 EST: ASSOCIATion OF?-) JUN-18-97 WED 12:04 PH AHa 9856234169 CLERK-Clilringtnn lIun Pil!lC 662 FAX NO. 4169716191 p, 01/03 COUNCIL DIRECTION 0-11 j\\ i';""J.. ~.H , ~ Association of ; \ ) Municipalities ,! -..... / of Ontario 1997 ANNUAL AMO CONFERENCE AUGUST 24th TO 27th on'ICIAL VOTING DELEGATES' ACCREDITATION FORM The following inforrnalion is being supplied to you in connection with the Anl)ual Conference of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, to be held at the Royal York Hotel, from August 24 - 27, 1997. This form is provided to your Council for the purpose of registering its' allotment of voting delegates for the conference. In this regard. we request that you observe the following procedures: 1. 1997 AMO membership fees must be paid by.May 31st, 1997 in order to qualify for your allotted number of voting delegates, 2, Voting delegates must be appointed by council resolution and the registration form certified by the Clerk of your municipality, AU2USt 01. 1997 -O'STRiaUTioN-'-r CLERK_____ , ACK. BY _ ' ORIGfNAt TO: COPIES TO: 3. In the event of a change In tho council appolntme~t of voting delegates, the changCli must be submitted by certified notice, ' 4. A voting delegate shall have one vote only, 5. Plea9c complete the attached Voting Registration Form and retum to the Assoclatlon offices as quickly as possible. DEADLINE DATE FOR REGISTRATION OF VOTING DELEGATES: PLEASE NOTE: Tn addition to the schedule set out on the reverse side, all members of the AMO DirectOIS are granted a voling privilege by virtue of holding office on the Board. he privileges arc in addition to the allotment granted to their own municipality. 393 University AVQ" Suite 1701 Toronto, ON M5G lE6 - tel:(416)971-9856 . lax: (416) 971-6191 ~,__ema~~~amo,munico~oom, l~~;!;~ ,/J~?li.12c_::r: 'j -.- .- .. -'- .-... -- -- . ..-. .- 8&/18/97 22:84:33 EST; ASSOCIATIon OF?-) JUN-18-97 WED 12:05 PM AMO ' 985&2341&9 CLERK-CIarington Mun Page 883 FAX NO, 4169716191 p, 02/03 SCHEDULE OF VOTING DELEGATES Member MuniciDalities POPULATION NUMBER OF VOTING DELEGATES Z Under 5,000 ..' 5,000 to 14,999 3 15,000 to 49,999 4 50,000 to 99,999 5 100,000 to 199,999 6 200,000 to 349,999 7 Over 350,000 8 Counties, Metropolitan, Relrlonal and District Member MunlciDalitiell POPUlATION NUMBER OF VO'J'ING DELEGATES o to 49,999 2 50,000 to 100,000 3 Over 100,000 4 Territorial district municipal associations shall eacb be entitled to one voting delegate. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I REGION OF I ~ I II i- j II i 11 i II ~DI:IRHAM TEL: 90S-668....99t)'6~".. ',:,,",""'''''''''VUnOllI'''3',',y( Y:l( No,uua ~.UL '" ", ~CIL DIRECTION dis.--: JUI( 10 ~5 D-12 II 3'11/1 '91 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH MONAGHAN June 13, 1997 To: County CAOs Region CAOs " The attached is a copy of a resolution which the Council of the Township of North Monaghan wishes to have placed on the agendas of ~ll the municipalities of Ontario, regions and counties. In your case we are seeking your assistance to make this happen by requesting that you fax the attached letter to the immediate local municipalities under your umbrella. ' Your co-operation is appreciated. Yours very truly, cI( 1n 4.'~~ Linda M. Levitt Clerk-Treasurer ,- OiS"TRIBUT"ON ' CLERK " ACK, BY _ ORIGINAl TO: COPi ES TO: I 2199 Da.1s Road, R.R.If3, Pelerboroueh, Onlarlo K9J 0:4 IcI~phou.. (705) 74~.1688 . fox. ('7lI5) 74~.1187 - (~~ ~.) CL~RK'S 01> ",I' r',,\"~T r~~Oj~"QI', A i1 ~ -, ... ~ To; rJOK{).~. ';j,~it ii Y. IJn., I ro, ~ (}IlJAJ "_.~- .' ~l. ;i ~ ij" ~:I.._, ::.C. i-Ii-. _. !~~~ ~;;'A~I,~~ .. /(l:.1.J1UJ'l/ Ut' UUKHHI'l I~L; ~~~-OO~-~~O~ Jun l~.~( ~;l( Na.UU~ ~.U~ ~ ; . TH~ CORPOl\ATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH MONAOHAN June 10, 1997 To All Municipalities of ontario: Rs, Forced Restructuring For Ontario The followin9 is a naolution enacted at the June 9, .1997 Township of North Monaghan Council MeeUn; after conel.dedn9.b:e County of Peterborou;h restructurin; process. "WHEREAS the p~ovince of Ontario requested all municipalities to consider aharin; service delivery in the most cost effective manner with less duplication in qovetnment, AND WHEREAS all. the townships 'and villages in the County.of Peterborough have participated in the process; AND WHEREAS the financial impact of the download in; 18 unknown makin9 responsible decisions impossible; AND WIIB1lEAS at the publiC meetin9S the residents of the County did not support the recommended mergers I . AND wHBREAS the time to make a knowledgable decision was not an option made available to County of Peterborough and under pressure from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing a Report waS sent to the Minister; Monaghan eupported under COunty of Peterborough AND WHEREAS the Township of North pressure without confidence The Municipal Restructuring'proposal; '", THEREFORE BS IT IlSSOLVllD 'I'HA'I' the 'I'ownship. of North Monaghan demands Premier Mike Hards make a full inquiry into the Ministry of Municipal Affaire an,d Housing's restructurinll process. .'1'he proceu lacks un~foE'\lled 'lI1i4eUnes, criteria and implementation acrOss the Province, It is a~parent that thia procees ie seriously flawed and subject to influence by sOllle HPPs and we would question whether it truly reflects the wishes of the Ontario residents, Any action that is forced upon individuals allainst their will includin; the threat of appointing a COllllll1ssioner invad8ll the spirit and intent of the canadian Con"Utution, and one miqht question the leqaUty of such action. AND 'I'HAT all municipalities of Ontario and Harry Danforth HPP and Gary stewart MPP be circulated for support." on behalf of Council I would' rec;iuest your favour&h.le ccin"ideration' of the above resolution and indicate your 8upport by forwardinq a COpy to the Pr8l1lier and your local M1'P. Your" very truly, Jf7J1~ Li"da M. tievitt , Cl.rk-'I'reasurer :1199 Davis ROld, R.ll. 13. Ptttrboroulh. olltlrlo KtJ fX4 td.p... . (705) 749-1681 . I... (705) 749-1787 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1.1 I II I ,I II _C1la;r;'gli;;n ONTARIO REPORT #1 REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 1997 SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MONDAY, JUNE 16, 1997 RECOMMEN DA TIONS: 1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION a) Report CS-06-97 Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex _ Twin Pad Operating Projections b) Report WD-35-97 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity - May 1997 c) Report WD-42-97 Winter Maintenance - Over Expenditure d) Report ADMIN-27-97 Outstanding Issues " 2. FORTHWITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COUNCIL'S RATIFICATION Ja) Report TR-55-97 Co-operative Tender Contract No. D97-12 Municipality of Clarington/Region of Durham 3. REZONING APPLICATION - TERRY KLAWITTER THAT Report PD-77-97 be received; THAT the application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the former Town of Newcastle, as amend~d, submitted by Terry Klawitter, be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report upon receipt of all outstanding comments; and THAT the Durham Region Planning Department, all interested parties listed in Report PD-77-97 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON .~ TEMPERANCE STREET. BQWMANVlllE .ONTA.RIO 'l1e 3A6. (905) 623-3379' FAX 623-4169 @ ~EC'ClEO .......E'" I Report #1 - 2- June 23,19971 THAT any delegation and those persons listed in Report PD-80-97 be advised of Council's decision. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 4. REZONING APPLICATION - LOUIE GUDElI THAT Report PD-78-97 be received; THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Louie (Luka) Gudelj be referred back to Staff for further processing and preparation of a subsequent report following the receipt of the outstanding agency comments; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-78-97 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. 5. REZONING APPLICATION - BOWMANVILLE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING THAT Report PD-79-97 be received; THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Reg Freethy on behalf of Bowmanville Professional Building Limited be referred back to Staff for further processing and preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comments; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report pb-79-97 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. 6. REZONING,APPlICATION - CHRIS COOPER THAT Report PD-80-97 be received; THAT Rezoning Application DEV 96-062 submitted by Chris Cooper on behalf of Robert Reed to permit the outside storage of bulk fuel storage tanks and a 400 m2 office/warehouse/transport depot be approved; THAT the by-law amendment attached to Report PD-80-97 be forwarded to Council for adoption; THAT a copy of Report PD-80-97 and the amending by-law be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and . . I I I I I I . I . . I il '. ~ Report #1 - 3 - June 23, 1997 7. REZONING APPLICATION - M. & S. HUBER THAT Report PD-81-97 be received; THAT the Rezoning Application Dev 97-004 submitted by M & S Huber to recognize the size of an existing shed which exceeds the maximum allowable floor area for an accessory structure of 93 m2 be approved; THAT the Rezoning Application Dev 97-004 submitted by M & S Huber to permit a commercial kennel be denied; THAT the By-law amendment attached to Report PD-81-97 be forwarded to Council for adoption; THAT a copy of Report PD-81-97 and the amending by-law be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT any delegation and those persons listed in Report PD-81-97 be advised of Council's decision. 8. PLAN OF SUBDIVISION - THE KAITLlN GROUP LTD. THAT Report PD-82-97 be received; THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Municipality of Clarington recommends approval of the draft plan of subdivision 18T-91 012 dated May 8, 1997, subject to the conditions contained in Attachment No.1 to Report PD-82-97; THAT zoning amendment application DEV 97-014 be closed; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, by By-law, to execute the Subdivision Agreement between the Owner of the proposed draft plan of subdivision 18T-91 012 and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington at such time as an agreement has been finalized to the.satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and the Director of Planning and Devetopment; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-82-97 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. I Report #1 - 4 - June 23, 1991 9. ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN THAT Report PD-83-97 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved with the exception of Item #5 pertaining to Mosport Park Limited. 10. ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN THAT Report PD-83-97 be received; THAT the Clerk be authorized on behalf of the Municipality to appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board, pursuant to Section 17(33) of the Planning Act (Bill 163), from the failure of the ,Region of Durham to deal with Section 15.3.4 and Section 15.3.7 of the Clarington Official Plan; and THAT a copy of Report PD-83-97 and Council's decision thereto be forwarded to the Region of Durham Solicitor's Department and the Region of Durham Planning Department. 11. PARKING ENFORCEMENT MONTHLY REPORT - MAY 1997 THAT Report CD-28-97 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD-28-97 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business Centre for their information. 12. MANDATORY TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS UNDER BILL 106 THAT Report TR-51-97 be received for information; and THAT the Region of Durham be requested to allow the opportunity for input from all the area municipalities to any proposed tax relief program being considered through Bill 106. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II i! II II i ;.1.. ~ II II Report #1 - 3 - June 23, 1997 7. REZONING APPLICATION - M. & S. HUBER THAT Report PD-81-97 be received; THAT the Rezoning Application Dev 97-004 submitted by M & S Huber to recognize the size of an existing shed which exceeds the maximum allowable floor area for an accessory structure of 93 m2 be approved; THAT the Rezoning Application Dev 97-004 submitted by M & S Huber to permit a commercial kennel be denied; THAT the By-law amendment attached to Report PD-81-97 be forwarded to Council for adoption; THAT a copy of Report PD-81-97 and the amending by-law be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT any delegation and those persons listed in Report PD-81-97 be advised of Council's decision. 8, PLAN OF SUBDIVISION - THE KAITLlN GROUP LTD. THAT Report PD-82-97 be received; ..~ THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Municipality of Clarington recommends approval of the draft plan of subdivision 18T-91 012 dated May 8, 1997, subject to the conditions contained in Attachment No.1 to Report PD-82-97; THAT zoning amendment application DEV 97-014 be closed; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, by By-law, to execute the Subdivision Agreement between the Owner of the proposed draft plan of subdivision 18T-91012 and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington at such time as an agreement has been finalized to the. satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and the Director of Planning and Development; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-82-97 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. 1 Report #1 - 4 - June 23, 19971 THAT the Region of Durham be requested to allow the opportunity for input from all the area municipalities to any proposed tax relief program being considered through Bill 106. I I I I I ;i; I I I I I I I 1 I I I I 9, ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN THAT Report PD-83-97 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved with the exception of Item #5 pertaining to Mosport Park Limited. 10. ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN THAT Report PD-83-97 be received; THAT the Clerk be authorized on behalf of the Municipality to appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board, pursuant to Section 17(33) of the Planning Act (Bill 163), from the failure of the Region of Durham to deal with Section 15.3.4 and Section 15.3.7 of the Clarington Official Plan; and THAT a copy of Report PD-83-97 and Council's decision thereto be forwarded to the Region of Durham Solicitor's Department and the Region of Durham Planning Department. 11. PARKING ENFORCEMENT MONTHLY REPORT - MAY 1997 THAT Report CD-28-97 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD-28-97 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business Centre for their information. 12. MANDATORY TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS UNDER BILL 106 THAT Report TR-51-97 be received for information; and I I I I I I I II II ~I I Report #1 - 5 - June 23, 1997 13, RFP97-4, STACKING CHAIRS/DOLLIES THAT Report TR-52-97 be received; THAT Brant Office Supply, Peterborough, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $20,484.73 (including taxes), being the most responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Request for Proposal RFP97-4, be awarded the contract to supply, deliver and install a quantity of two hundred and sixty (260) stacking chairs and eight (8) dollies, for the Courtice Community Complex, as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Department of Community Services; and THAT the funds expended be provided from the Community Services 1996 Capital Budget Account #7606-00010-0505, i;'" 14. TENDER CL97-11, ONE (1) ONLY 56,000 G.V.W. TANDEM DIESEL DUMP TRUCK C/W PLOW THAT Report TR-53-97 be received; THAT Winslow-Gero/amy Motors, Peterborough, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $120,832.80, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL~7-11, be awarded the contract to supply one (1) only 56,000 G.V,W. Tandem'Diesel Dump Truck, do Plow Equipment, Spreader Dump Body, Snow Plow Harness and Snow Plows, as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Department of Public Works; and THAT the funds expended be provided from the approved 1997 Capital Budget, from the Public Works Equipment Reserve Account #2900-00010-0000. 15. CL97-10. TWO (2) ONLY CAB & CHASSIS - 39.000 G,V.W. THAT Report TR-54-97 be received; THAT Winslow-Gerolamy Motors, Peterborough, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $232,839,35 (including tax~s and trade-in), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms. conditions and specifications of Tender CL97-10, be awarded the contract to supply two (2) only Cab & Chassis, 39,000 G.V.W., as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Department of Public Works; and THAT the funds expended be provided from the approved 1997 Public Works Fleet Account #2900-00010-0000. I Report #1 - 6- June 23, 1991 16, RFP97-2, ARCHITEOURAL SERVICES - GARNET B. RICKARD RECREATION COMPLEX - TWIN PAD THAT Report TR-56-97 be received in conjunction with Report CS-06-97; THAT Barry Bryan Associates (1991) limited, Whitby, Ontario, with a total bid (including disbursements) in the amount of $158,500.00, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP97-2, be awarded the contract for the architectural services for the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex - Twin Pad; THAT a contingency of $50,000.00 be provided for any additional Professional Services that may be required; THAT the total funds required be drawn from the Structural Facility for the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, Account #7042-00000-0501; and THAT the By-law attached to Report TR-56-97, marked Schedule "B", authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement, be approved. 17. TENDER CL97-7. RECONSTRUCTION OF BEAVER STREET NORTH THAT Report TR-57-97 be received; THAT Bishop Construction, Stouffville, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $490,493.71, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL97-7, be awarded the contract for the Reconstruction of Beaver Street, as required by the Department of Public Works; THAT the total funds required in the amount of $406,921.69 ($490,493.71 Contract, plus design, contract administration and utilities, less Regional portion), be drawn from Public Works Account #7205-97003-0261; THAT the additional funds in the amount of $26,921.69 be drawn from the Public Works Lot Levy Reserve Fund, Account #1110-00157-0000; THAT the By-law attached to Report TR-57-97 marked Schedule "A" authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement be approved; and THAT the award be subject to the approval of the Region of Durham. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I. I il " 'I II . I ~I II I ~I Report #1 - 7 - June 23, 1997 18. TENDER Cl97-9, FIRE FIGHTER BUNKER SUITS THAT Report TR-58-97 be received; THAT Starfield Safetywear Limited, Oakville, Ontario, with total bid in the amount of $24,702,00 (including taxes), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender CL97-9, be awarded the contract to supply and deliver twenty-four (24) fire fighter bunker suits, as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Fire Department; and THAT the required funds be provided from the approved 1997 Fire Department Capital Budget Account #7102-00007-0520. .~. ~ ~ 19. TAX SALE REGISTRATION PROCESS THAT Report TR-59-97 be received; and THAT Council approve the By-Law attached to Report TR-59-97 establishing the legal fees to be charged to property owners through the Tax Sale Registration process on a graduated scale of costs per property for arrears less than $6,000.00 and on a full cost recovery basis for properties in arrears greater than $6,000,00. '.., .~ , , ifi 20. 1997/1998 INSURANCE PROGRAM ' THAT Report TR-60-97 be received; THAT Frank Cowan Company Limited continue to be retained as the Municipality of Clarington's insurance carriers for the period from July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998, under the Durham Municipal Group Insurance Program at an approximate cost of $283,523 plus applicable taxes; and THAT the Durham Municipal Group, in preparation for the 1998/1999 premium year, continue to pursue an investigation of the potential associated with bulk co- operative purchasing and insurance pooling, as well as any other insurance alternatives in the marketplace. I Report #1 - 8 - June 23, 1991 21. FINANCING OF GARNET B. RICKARD RECREATION COMPLEX TWIN PAD THAT Report TR-62-97 be received, as amended, in conjunction with Report TR-56-97 and Report CS-06-97; THAT the estimated project cost of $3.5 million for the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex Twin Pad be financed 90% from the Development Charges - Community Services Reserve Fund per the Development Charges Policy Report and 10% from the Arena Reserve Fund; THAT Staff continue to monitor the progress of the proposed Bill 98 - the Development Charges Act, 1997 and regulations and report back should the final legislation require changes to the financing proposed; THAT Staff be authorized to transfer uncommitted funds available from the Civic Administration Development Charges Reserve Fund and the Public Works Development Charges Reserve Fund to the Community Services Development Charges Reserve Fund and the library Development Charges Reserve Fund to cover potential uncollected levies for the Courtice Community Complex core and library components and the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex twin pad up to and during the transition period provided by Bill 98; THAT once the Courtice Community Compl~x has been completed and interim financing repaid to the applicable reserve fund, that Staff be authorized to transfer any remaining funds in the Courtice Community Complex Reserve Fund (separate from the Development Charges Reserve Fund) to the Municipal Capital Works Reserve Fund; THAT once start-up funds have been repaid, that Staff be authorized to use any fundraising proceeds to repay interim financing provide by various reserve funds (including the Municipal Capital Works Reserve Fund), for the library component of the Courtice Community Complex; and THAT the Courtice Community Complex Fundraising Committee be requested to provide Council with a status update and anticipated timing of the transfer of funds raised. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 11 11 11 ~ !I I I. i 'I I ~ I I I I I I I I I I I I I Report #1 - 9 - June 23, 1997 22. COURTICE COMMUNITY COMPLEX SCHEDULE OF RATES AND FEES THAT Report CS-05-97 be received; and THAT the proposed schedule of Rates and Fees for the Courtice Community Complex be approved, effective September 1, 1997. 23. FOLDING ACOUSTICAL PARTITION - COURTICE COMMUNITY COMPLEX THAT Report CS-07-97 be received; THAT Staff be authorized to proceed with the purchase of an Acoustical Folding Partition for the Courtice Community Complex; and THAT funds in the amount of $35,000 be drawn from the Parkland Cash-in-lieu Reserve Fund Account #5001-7-X. 24, PENWEST SUBDIVISION - CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE THAT Report WD-37-97 be received; and THAT the Director of Public Works be auth.orized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the Initial Stage of Road Cori'struction, constructed within Plan 40M-1770. 25. COURTlCE CROSSING - CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE THAT Report WD-38-97 be received; THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the Final Works, which include final stage roads and other related Works, constructed within Plan 40M-1746; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-38-97, assuming the streets within Plan 40M-1746 as Public Highways. I Report # 1 - 10 - June 23, 199~ 26. HIGHLAND GARDENS - CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE THAT Report WD-39-97 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 Phase 2B of Plan 10M-826; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-39-97 assuming certain streets within Plan lOM-826 as public highways. 27. PROPOSED AGREEMENT FOR PLACEMENT OF ADVERTISING BENCHES THAT Report WD-40-97 be received; THAT the Municipality of Clarington enter into an agreement with Mr. Joseph Shaw carrying on business under the firm name of Bench Ads (Canada) to permit the installation of advertising benches (Schedule "An to Attachment No.1 to Report WD-40-97), satisfactory to the Director of Public Works; THAT Purchasing By-law 94-129, Paragraph 5, Item 5.06, be waived; and THAT the proposed By-law (Attachment No.' 1 to Report WD-40-97) be passed by Council authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement. 28. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TRAFFIC BY-LAW THAT Report WD-41-97 be received; THAT parking within 3 metres of a mail box be prohibited unless actually engaged in delivery, posting or obtaining mail; and THAT the by-law attached to Report WD-41-97 be passed by Council. 29. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NEWCASTlE AND STEPHENSON . THAT Report ADMIN-29-97 be received; and THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee forward same to Council with the understanding that the Agreement of June 28, 1978 now be terminated. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I , ;1 1 iil ~ .'~'.I :; I I , !I i II l ,I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I Report #1 - 11 - June 23, 1997 30. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DELEGATION THAT the delegation of David Reed, Frank Cowan Company limited, be acknowledged and he be advised of Council's decision, 31. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DELEGATION THAT the delegation of Brenton Rickard pertaining to the 75th Anniversary of Newcastle Community Hall be acknowledged with thanks. 32. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DELEGATION THAT the delegation of Lloyd Stephenson pertaining to various planning matters be acknowledged. 33. CONFIRMATION OF ACTIONS TAKEN DURING "ClOSEDIl SESSION THAT the actions taken during the "closed" meeting be confirmed. i II I I 'I I II II I I I I I I I I I I I I I THE MUNICIPALITY OF ClARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee June 2,1997 Minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, June 16, 1997 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers, 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 (Until 12:00 p.m.) Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, W. Stockwell Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (Until 12:00 p.m,) Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Until 12:00 p.m.) Treasurer, M. Marano Director of Public Works, S, Vokes (Until 12:00 p.m,) Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu (Until 12:00 p.m,) Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting, DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST " Councillor Dreslinski made a declaration of interest pertaining to Resolution #GPA-339-97 of the minutes of the General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting held on June 2, 1997 pertaining to Mosport Park limited and indicated that she would also be making a declaration of interest pertaining to Item #5 of Report PD-83-97 pertaining to Mosport Park Limited because her son is employed by International Motorsports Group Inc. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-356-97 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the minutes of a regular meeting,of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on June 2,1997, be approved. "CARRIED" G,P,& A Minutes DELEGATIONS (I) (g) (h) - 2- June 16, 1997 (a) David Reed, Frank Cowan Company Ltd., Princeton, NOJ1VO _ re: Report TR-60-97 - referred to proposed amendments to the Municipal Act and was present to answer questions from the Committee. (b) Brenton Rickard on behalf of Cathy Abraham, on behalf of Newcastle Community Hall Board, 4 Doncaster Cres., Newcastle, L 1 B 1 E8 - re: 75th Anniversary Newcastle Community Hall - gave a general overview of the events leading to the preparation of the 75th Anniversary of the Newcastle Community Hall to take place in 1998, Proposed renovations to the Newcastle Community Hall to bring it back to its original condition, include: . repai r leaky roof; leplacement of some windows; condition of ceiling to be remedied; dance floor to be refinished; Lions Club has offered to refurbish tool shed; and the addition of a washroom. . . . . . He will keep Council updated on the status of this project. (c) Chris Cooper, Cooper Fuels, 26 Church St., Newtonville, LOA lJO _ re: Report PD-ll0-97 - was present to answer questions from Members of the Committee. (d) Karen Treml, R.R. #2, Pontypool, LOA lKO - re: Report PD-81-97 _ was called but was not present.' (e) Michael Huber, 6401 Solina Road, Hampton, LOB lJO - re: Report PD-81-97 - advised that he owns a 20 acre parcel of land and that one acre will be set aside for the opelation of a kennel. In his opinion, this should not be a problem because there is lots of prime agricultural land not being farmed in the Municipality. Dr. John Campbell, 250 Baldwin St., Newcastle, L1B lCl - advised that he was originally opposed to this application but that he now supports the recommendations contained in Report PD-82-97. He requested clarification on a By-law Enforcement matter which has been looked after by the Municipality, Jacqueline Lake, 254 Baldwin St., Newcastle, L1B lCl - advised prior 10 the meeting that she would not be in attendance, Lloyd Stephenson, 106 King St. E., Newcastle, L lB lH5 - circulated a letter from the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle dated December 2, 1982 pertaining to a drainage ditch - west limits of Newcastle Village Memorial Arena. He velbalized concerns pertaining to storm walel management, sewers and related costs in the village of Newcastle. He noted that he has contacted the Ontario Municipal Board pertaining to the Kaitlin subdivision and is hoping to work things out peacefully, I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I . I I I . I II II , [ [. ! I . . . I . I I . I G,P.& A Minutes DELEGATIONS CONT'D, PUBLIC MEETINGS - 3- June 16, 1997 (i) Kelvin Whalen, The Kaitlin Group Ltd., 1029 McNicoll Ave., Scarborough, M1W 3W& - expressed support for the recommendations contained in Report PD-82-97 and was present to answer questions from Members of the Committee, Resolution #GPA-357-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Committee recess for fifteen minutes, "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 10:25 a.m. Councillor Dreslinski chaired this portion of the meeting. Pursuant to the Planning Act, the Council of the Municipality of C1arington, through its General Purpose and Administration Committee, is holding a Public Meeting for the following applications: (a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lot 11, Concession 1, former Town of Bowmanville - Klawitter; (b) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lot 23, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington - Louie Gudelj; and (c) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 288 King Street East, the north east corner of St. George Street and King Street, Bowmanville. The Deputy Clerk advised that the Clerk's Department sent public notices for the rezoning applications by first class mail on or before May 16, 1997 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 May 16, 1997. This notice procedure is in compliance with the Ontario Regulation made under the Planning Act. The Chairman announced that the Director of Planning and Development would describe the purpose and effect of the proposed applications, then the objectors would be heard, followed by the supporters and the applicant. (a) Report PD-77-97 - Klawitter - the purpose and effect of the application is to permit the establishment of an Automotive Service Centle in conjunction with the existing motor vehicle fuel bar, donut kiosk and car wash. No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application. Bryce Jordan, G. M. Sernas and Associates Limited, 110 Scotia Court, Unit 41, Whitby, UN BY7, appeared on behalf of the applicant and advised that he is working with Staff to resolve ail issues, G,P.& A Minutes - 4 - June 16,1997 PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D, (b) Report PD-7B-97 - Louie Gudelj - the purpose and effect of the application is to permit the establishment of a home industry - the manufacturing and sale of concrete lawn ornaments. Ersio Amenela, 36 Elizabeth Street, Oshawa, L 11 8H3, advised that he has recently purchased the property located immediately to the west of the site on which he will build his home, He requested that no access/egress be constructed from Ml. Gudelj's ploperty to Nash Road and that the home occupation be non-transferable, Shannon Ryley, 2626 Rundle Road, Bowmanville, L1C 3K3, expressed support for the application on the basis that he has lived adjacent to Mr. Gudelj for a number of years and he has never experienced any problem pertaining to noise or traffic. Louie Gudelj, 2020 Highway #2, Bowmanville, L 1C 3K7, advised that he is retired 'and that the manufacture and sale of concrete lawn ornaments are strictly a hobby an not a commercial business. (c) Report PD-79-97 - Bowmanville Professional Building Limited - the purpose and effect of the applicalion is to permit the development of a parking lot to service the medical offices at 222 King Street East. No one spoke in opposition to this appl ication. Evylin Stroud, 89 Little Av~nue, Bowmanville, L 1C 119, expressed support for the application On the basis that there will be adequate parking for the facility.. Dr. Charles Cattran, c/o Bowmanville Professional Building Limited, 222 King Street West, Bowmanville, L 1 C 1 P6, was present to answer questions from Members of the Committee, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Rezoning Application Terry Klawitter D14.DEV.97,029 Resolution #GPA-358-97 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT Report PD-77-97 be received; THAT the application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the former Town of Newcastle, 'as amended, submitted by Terry Klawitter, be referred back to staff fOI further processing and the preparation of a subsequent leport upon receipt of all outstanding comments; and THAT the Durham Region Planning Department, all interested parties listed in Report PD-77-97 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II II I I I I I I I I I I I I I G.P,& A Minutes - S- June 16, 1997 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D, Rezoning Application Resolution #GPA-3S9-97 Louie Gudelj D14,DEV,97.030 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report PD-78-97 be received; THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Louie (Luka) Gudelj be referred back to Staff for further processing and preparation of a subsequent report following the receipt of the outstanding agency comments; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-78-97 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision, "CARRIED" Rezoning Application Resolution #GPA,36Q-97 Bowmanville Professional Building Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Pingle Limited D14.DEV,97.032 THAT Report PD-79-97 be received; THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Reg Freethy on behalf of Bowmanville Professional Building Limited be referred back to Staff for further processing and preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comments; and ' , THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-79-97 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Rezoning Application Resolution #GPA-361-97 Chris Cooper D14.DEV.96,062 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report PD-80-97 be received; THAT Rezoning Application DEV 96-062 submitted by Chris Cooper on behalf of Robert Reed to permit the outside storage of bulk fuel storage tanks and a 400 m' office/warehouseltransport depot be approved; THAT the by-law amendment attached to Report PD-80-97 be forwarded to Council for adoption; THAT a copy of Report PD-8Q-97 and the amending by-law be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT any delegation and those persons listed in Report PD-8Q-97 be advised of Council's decision, "CARRIED" G.P.& A Minutes - 6- June 16, 1997 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D, Rezoning Application Resolution #GPA-362-97 M, & S, Huber D14,DEV.97,004 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Hannah Plan of Subdivision Kaitlin Group Ltd. D12,18T.91012 THAT Report PD-81-97 be received; THAT the Rezoning Application Dev 97.{)04 submitted by M & S Hubel to recognize the size of an existing shed which exceeds the maximum allowable floor area for an accessory structure of 93 m2 be approved; THAT the Rezoning Application Dev 97-004 submitted by M & S Huber to permit a commercial kennel be denied; THAT the By-law amendment attached to Report PD-81-97 be forwarded to Council for adoption; THAT a copy of Report PD-81-97 and the amending by-law be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT any delegation and those persons listed in Report PD-81-97 be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-363-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded'by Councillor Novak THAT Report PD-82-97 be received; THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Municipality of Clarington recommends approval of the draft plan of subdivision 18T-91012 dated May 8, 1997, subject to the conditions contained in Attachment No, 1 to Report PD-82-97; THAT zoning amendment application DEV 97'{)14 be closed; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, by By-law, to execute the Subdivision Agreement between the Owner of the proposed draft plan of subdivision 18T-91 012 and the Corporation of the Municipal ity of C1arington at such time as an agreement has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and the Director of Planning and Development; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-82-97 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II , , 11 i ,:1 et 1. ; 1.:1 1 ! G,P.& A Minutes - 7- June 16, 1997 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D, Ontario Municipal Board Pre-Hearing Conference Clarington Official Plan D09.CL CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Palking Enforcement Monthly Report for May 1997 Councillor Dreslinski made a declaration of intelest pertaining to Report PD-83-97; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Dreslinski advised that her son is employed by International Motorsports Group Inc. Resolution #GPA-364-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report PD-83-97 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved with the exception of Item #S pertaining to Mosport Park Limited. "CARRIED" (See following motion) Mayor Hamle chaired this portion of the meeting, Resolution #GPA-36S-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Item #5 pertaining to Mosport Palk Limited of Report PD-83-97 be approved. "CARRIED" The recommendation was then apprtwed as follows: THAT Report PD-83-97 be received; THAT the Clerk be authorized on behalf of the Municipality to appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board, pursuant to Section 17(33) of the Planning Act (Bill 163), from the failure of the Region of Durham to deal with Section 15.3.4 and Section 15.3.7 of the Clarington Official Plan; and THAT a copy of Report PD-83-97 and Council's decision thereto be forwarded to the Region of Durham Solicitor's Department and the Region of Durham Planning Department. Councillor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-366-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report CD-28-97 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD-28-97 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business Centre for their information, "CARRIED" G,P,& A Minutes - 8- June 16, 1997 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CLERK'S DEPARTMENT CONT'D, Resolution #GPA-367-97 Confidential Report CD-29-97 TREASURY DEPARTMENT Mandatory Tax Rei ief Programs Under Bill 106 F22,GE RFP97-4, Stacking Chairs/Dollies F18.QU Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Confidential Report CD-29-97 pertaining to a personnel matter be referred to the end of the agenda for consideration at a "closed" meeting, "CARRIED" Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-368-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report TR-Sl-97 be received for information; and THAT the Region of Durham be requested to allow the opportunity for input from all the area municipalities to any proposed tax relief program being considered through Bill 106, . "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-369-97 '" Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Counci Ilor Dreslinski THAT Report TR-S2-97 be received; THAT Brant Office Supply, Peterborough, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $20,484.73 (including taxes), being the most responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Request for Proposal RFP97-4, be awarded the contract to supply, deliver and install a quantity of two hundred and sixty (260) stacking chairs and eight (8) dollies, for the Courtice Community Complex, as required by the Municipality of C1arington, Department of Community Services; and THAT the funds expended be provided from the Community Services 1996 Capital Budget Account #7606.{)001O.{)SOS, "CARRIED" I II il 'I "I I II I I II ;J "' I 'II , I I I I I II I J \1 I II I I I I I G.P.& A Minutes - 9- June 16, 1997 TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Tender CL97-11, One Resolution #GPA-370-97 (1) Only 56,000 G,VW, Tandem Diesel Dump Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah Truck dw Plow F 18,QU THAT Report TR-53-97 be received; THAT Winslow-Gerolamy Motors, Peterborough, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $120,832.80, being the iowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL97-11, be awarded the contract to supply one (1) only 56,000 G,V.W, Tandem Diesel Dump Truck, do Plow Equipment, Spreader Dump Body, Snow Plow Harness and Snow Plows, as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Department of Public Works; and THAT the funds expended be provided from the approved 1997 Capital Budget, from the Public Works Equipment Reserve Account #2900-00010-0000, "CARRIED" CL97-lO, Two (2) Resolution #GPA-371-97 Only Cab and Chassis, 39,000 G.V,W. Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Pingle F18,QU THAT Report TR-54-97 be received; THAT Winslow-Gerolamy Motors, peterborough, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $232,839.35 (including taxes and trade-in), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all term;, conditions and specifications of Tender CL97-10, be awarded the contract to supply two (2) only Cab & Chassis, 39,000 G.V.W., as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Department of Public Works; and THAT the funds expended be provided flom the approved 1997 Public Works Fleet Account #2900-00010-0000. "CARRIED" Co-Operative Tender Resolution #GPA-372-97 Contract No. 097-12 Municipality of Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Elliott C1arington/Region of Durham Granular THAT Report TR-55-97 be received; F18,QU THAT Contract No, 097-12, tendered jointly with the Region of Durham for Granular Shouldering and Hot Mix Paving, tendered by Harnden & King Construction, be approved; THAT the funds in an amount of $392,000.00 (including GST, Engineering and Supervision and Sundry work by Region), (accounts as identified on Schedule "B" attached to Report TR-55-97), be drawn from the 1997 Public Works Capital budget; and G,P,& A Minutes - 10- June 16, 1997 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D. THAT the additional funds required in the amount of $11,440,65 be drawn from the Public Works Lot Levy Account #1110-00157-0000, FORTHWITH, "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-373-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the ordel of the agenda be altered to allow for consideration of Report CS-06-97 at this time, "CARRIED" Garnet B, Rickard Recreation Complex! Twin Pad Operating Projections R06,GE Resolution #GPA-374-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report CS-06-97 be received for information in conjunction with Report TR-56-97, "CARRIED" RFP97-2, Architectural Resolution #GPA-375-97 Services - Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded ,by Councillor Dreslinski Complex - Twin Pad " F18.QU THAT Report TR-56-97 be received in conjunction with Report CS-06-97; THAT Barry Bryan Associates (1991) Limited, Whitby, Ontario, with a total bid (including disbursements) in the amount of $158,500.00, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP97-2, be awarded the contract for the architectural services for the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex - Twin Pad; THAT a contingency of $50,000.00 be provided for any additional Professional Services that may be required; THAT the total funds required be drawn from the Structural Facility for the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, Account #7042-00000-0501; and THAT the By-law attached to Report TR-56-97, marked Schedule "B", authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement, be approved, "CARRIED" I i' I ~ 1 II il 1 II JI II II i JI I i )1 G.P.& A Minutes - 11 - June 16, 1997 TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Tender CL97-7, Reconstruction of Beaver Street North F18,QU Tender CL97-9, Fire Fighter Bunker Suits F18.QU Tax Sale Registration Process F22.GE Resolution #GPA-376-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report TR-57-97 be received; THAT Bishop Construction, Stouffville, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $490,493.71, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting alllelms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL97-7, be awarded the contract for the Reconstruction of Beaver Street, as required by the Department of Public Works; THAT the total funds required in the amount of $406,921.69 ($490,493.71 Contract, plus design, contract administlation and utilities, less Regional portion), be drawn from Public Works Account #7205-97003-0261; THAT the additional funds in the amount of $26,921.69 be drawn from the Public Works Lot Levy Reserve Fund, Account #1110-00157-0000; THAT the By-law attached to Report TR-57-97 marked Schedule "A" authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreemenl be approved; and THAT the award be subject to the approval of the Region of Durham. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-377-97 " Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report TR-58-97 be received; THAT Starfield Safetywear Limited, Oakville, Ontario, with total bid in the amount of $24,702.00 (including taxes), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender CL97-9, be awarded the contract to supply and delivel twenty-four (24) fire fightel bunker suits, as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Fire Department; and THAT the required funds be provided from the approved 1997 Fire Department Capital Budget Account #7102-00007-0520. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-378-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report TR-S9-97 be received; and THAT Council approve the By-Law attached to Report TR-59-97 establishing the legal fees to be charged to property owners through the Tax Sale Registration process on a graduated scale of costs per property for arrears less than $6,000,00 and on a full cost recovery basis for properties in arrears greater than $6,000,00. "CARRIED" G,P.& A Minutes I - 12- June 16, 1997 I TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D, 1997/1998 I nsurance Program L06,GE Confidential Report TR-61-97 Financing of Garnet B, Rickard Recreation Complex Twin Pad FOS.GE Resolution itGPA-379-97 I I Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report TR-60-97 be received; THAT Frank Cowan Company Limited continue to be retained as the Municipality of Clarington's insurance carriers for the period from July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998, under the Durham Municipai Group Insurance Program at an approximate cost of $283,523 plus applicable taxes; and I I THAT the Durham Municipal Group, in preparation for the 1998/1999 premium year, continue to pursue an investigation of the potential associated with bulk co- operative purchasing and insurance pooling, as well as any other insurance alternatives in the marketplace. I "CARRIED" I Resolution itGPA-380-97 I Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Confidential Report TR-61-97 pertaining to a legal mattel be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" meeting", I I "CARRIED" Resolution itGPA-381-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah I I I I I THAT Report TR-62-97 be received, as amended, in conjunction with Report TR-56-97 and Report CS-06-97; THAT the estimated project cost of $3.5 million for the Garnet B, Rickard Recreation Complex Twin Pad be financed 90% from the Development Charges - Community Services Reserve Fund per the Development Charges Policy Report and 10% from the Arena Reserve Fund; THAT Staff continue to monitor the progress of the proposed Bill 98 - the Development Charges Act, 1997 and regulations and report back should the final legislation require changes to the financing proposed; THAT Staff be authorized to transfer uncommitted funds available from the Civic Administration Development Charges Reserve Fund and the Public Works Development Charges Reserve Fund to the Community Services Development Charges Reserve Fund and the Library Development Charges Reserve Fund to cover potential uncollected levies for the Courtice Community Complex core and library components and the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex twin pad up to and during the transition period provided by Bill 98; I I I II , I II , ~ " 'I " i ~ ! I !I I , II I , j JI I " I , ! G.P.& A Minutes - 13- June 16, 1997 TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D. THAT once the Courtice Community Complex has been completed and interim financing repaid to the applicable reserve fund, that Staff be authorized to transfer any remaining funds in the Courtice Community Complex Reserve Fund (separate from the Development Charges Reserve Fund) to the Municipal Capital Works Reserve Fund; THAT once start-up funds have been repaid, that Staff be authorized to use any fundraising proceeds to repay interim financing provide by various reserve funds (including the Municipal Capital Works Reserve Fund), for the library component of the Courtice Community Complex; and THAT the Courtice Community Complex Fundraising Committee be requested to provide Council with a status update and anticipated timing of the transfer of funds raised. "CARRIED" FIRE DEPARTMENT There were no reports consideled under this section of the agenda, Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting, COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Courtice Community Complex Schedule of Rates and Fees R05,CO Resolution #GPA-382-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded,by Councillor Novak , THAT Report CS-05-97 be received; and THAT the proposed schedule of Rates and Fees for the Courtice Community Complex be approved, effective September 1, 1997, "CARRIED" Report CS-06-97 was considered earlier in the meeting. See Resolution #GPA-374-97 on Page 10, Folding Acoustical Resolution #GPA-383-97 Partition - Courtice Community Complex Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Mayor Hamre R05,CO THAT Report CS-Q7-97 be r~ceived; THAT Staff be aulhorized to proceed with the purchase of an Acoustical Folding Partition for the Courtice Community Complex; and THAT funds in the amount of $35,000 be drawn from the Parkland Cash-in-lieu Reserve Fund Account #5OO1-7-X. "CARRIED" G.P.& A Minutes -14- June 16, 1997 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Councillor Elliott chaired this portion of the meeting. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity - May 1997 P10.MO Penwest Subdivision Certificate of Acceptance D12,CE Courtice Crossing Certificate of Acceptance D12.CE Highland Gardens Certificate of Acceptance D12,CE Resolution #GPA-384-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report WD-35-97 be received for information, "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-385-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report WD-37-97 be received; and THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the Initial Stage of Road Construction. constructed within Plan 40M-1770. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-386-97 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report WD-38-97 be receiveCl; THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the Final Works, which include final stage roads and other related Works, constructed within Plan 40M-1746; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-38-97, assuming the streets within Plan 40M-1746 as Public Highways, "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-387-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report WD-39-97 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 Phase 2B of Plan 10M-826; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-39-97 assuming certain streets within Plan lOM-826 as public highways. "CARRIED" I I I I I II 11 11 , , , I II i II I I I ! G.P,& A Minutes - 15- June 16, 1997 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Proposed Agreement for Placement of Advertising Benches M01,GE Resolulion #GPA-388-97 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Council Pingle THAT Report WD-4D-97 be received; THAT the Municipality of Clarington enter into an agreement with Ml. Joseph Shaw carrying on business under the firm name of Bench Ads (Canada) to permit the installation of advertising benches (Schedule "A" to Attachment No.1 to Report WD-40-97), satisfactory to the Director of Publ ic Works; THAT Purchasing By-law 94-129, Paragraph 5, Item 5,06, be waived; and THAT the ploposed By-law (Attachment No.1 to Report WD-4D-97) be passed by Council authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agleement. "CARRIED" Proposed Amendment Resolution #GPA-389-97 to Traffic By-law T02.GE Moved by Councillol dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak Winter Maintenance Over Expenditure F05.GE ADMINISTRATION Outstanding Issues THAT Report WD-41-97 be leceived; THAT parking within 3 metres of a mail box be prohibited unless actually engaged in delivery, posting or obt?ining mail; and THAT the by-law attached to Report WD-41-97 be passed by Council, "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-39D-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report WD-42-97 be received for information, "CARRIED" Mayor Hamle chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-391-97 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT ADMIN-27-97 be received for information. "CARRIED" G.P,& A Minutes - 16- June 16, 1997 I I I I I ADMINISTRATION CONT'D. Agreement Between the Town of Newcastle and Stephenson L04, Confidential Report ADMIN-30-97 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #GPA-392-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report ADMIN-29-97 be received; and THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee forward same to Council with the understanding that the Agreement of June 28, 1978 now be terminated, I I I I I I I I I I I I I I "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-393-97 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Confidential Report ADMIN-30-97 pertaining to a properly matter be referred to the end of the agenda for consideration during a "closed" meeting. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-394-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak " THAT the delegation of David Reed, Frank Cowan Company Limited, be acknowledged and he be advised of Council's decision, "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-395-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the delegation of Brenton Rickald pertaining to the 75th Anniversary of Newcastle Community Hall be acknowledged with thanks, "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-396-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the delegation of Lloyd Stephenson pertaining to various planning matters be acknowledged. "CARRIED" !I ! ~ I \1 II t G.P,& A Minutes OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT -17- June 16, 1997 There were no items consideled under this section of the agenda, Resolution #GPA-397-97 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT the meeting be "closed" for consideration of Confidential Reports CD-29-97, TR-61-97 and ADMIN-30-97, "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-398-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the actions taken during the "closed" meeting be confirmed, "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-399-97 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:05, p.m. , . "CARRIED" MAYOR DEPUTY CLERK II C' ~ II j 11 II c II I II II , I !I THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON REPORT#2 REPORT Meeting: COUNCIL File # Res, # By-Law # Date: JUNE 23 1997 Report #: ADMIN. J 2 f~: Subject: Mosport Park: Proposed By-laws No, 97-124, 97-125 and 97-126 attached to Addendum to Report #CD-26-97 to which will amend the Noise By-law, the Public Entertainment By-law and the Exhibitions Held for Hire or Gain By-law Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that Council approved the following: 1. That Administrator's report ADMIN. 32-97 be received; 2. That the draft By-laws No. 97-124, 97-125 and 97-126 be amended in accordance with this report and as amended, be passed by Council; 3. That the By-laws covering Mosport Park be revisited at the end of the 1997 racing/concert season in order to re-evaluate the set DBA levels noted in the said'By-laws; 4. That copies of report ADMIN. 32-97 and Council's decision be forwarded to the North Clarington Ratepayers Association Inc. , and IMSG Properties Ltd. BACKGROUND: At its meeting of June 9th 1997, Council considered Addendum to Report CD-26-97, heard representation from the North Clarington Ratepayers Association and the International Motor Sports Group (IMSG Properties Ltd.). During Council's deliberation, the Municipal Solicitor advised Council that he would be submitting a Lurther report recommending certain amendments to the By-laws in question to correct certain typographical errors and to make certain substantive changes of a technical nature. Council then approved the Addendum to Report CD-26-97 and deferred passing the By-laws until its meeting of June 23rd 1997. mm..1Z\ ,.,,," H'EA "'<:!;;AE"vcct T><ISIS PIIlNlEOOH""CV<;LEOPAPEA COMMENT: I I I I I We now enclose a self-explanatory letter from our acoustic consultant, John Swallow, dated June 13 1997, addressing concerns voiced by the representatives of IMSG Properties Ltd. pertaining to the By-laws in question, We also enclose a report from the Municipal Solicitor dated June 17th 1997 giving further information to the changes in the By-laws that will be before Council for approval. The Chief Administrative Officer's office has had further contact with IMSG Properties Ltd. and enclose a letter from them dated June 13 1997 again requesting a deferment of the passing of the By-laws in order to carry out further studies pertaining to the proposed DBA levels. The correspondence goes on to say that should Council pass the amended By-laws, IMSG is prepared to work with staff over the 1997 season in order to comply. They also request that the By- laws be re-evaluated at the end of the 1997 season. Staff has already advised Council that it has no problem in meeting with all parties involved to revisit the issue at that time. Respectfully submitted, , I I I I I I I I I I I I I I RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that Council approve the revised By-laws as submitted and instruct staff to work with IMSG Properties Ltd. over the 1997 season and revisit the noise issue following the racing/concert season. ~~ W. H. Stockwell, Chief Administrative Officer WHS:nof att. I. SWA~W I .1 FROM: 11 i COMMENTS: II I Dennis: II II FAX TRANSMITTAL DATI:': June 13.1997 TO: Dennis Hefferon FAX # 868.0306 COMPANY: John Swallow T: Number of Paoes line. Cover): 1 Both the operators of Mosport and their acoustic consultant, John Coulter, raised the concern that they have no experience with the noise by-faw amendments and would need a season in order to acquire experience and knowledge to determine whether or not they could meet the by-law in future circumstances. I think the by-law quite reasonably anticipates this by establishing the procedure for approval of plans by submissions to the City engineer, Further, we and John Coulter already have considerable experience with the Mosport site, with regards to propagation of sound from inside the site to a lot line. Based on existing measurements andlor reasonably quick tests, they can calculate what sound power and spectrum (equivalent to sound levels measured at known distance from a noise source) can be tolerated at any given location within Mosport in order to meet the critelion, Imagining for a moment the Mosport is considering a new event - either a music concert or a race event. for a race event they would need only to get sound level measurements taken on similar Vehicles elsewhere and with the knowledge of the number of vehicles involved In the race they can easily estimate the sound level at the lot line, In the event of a music concert event knowing the characteristics of the amplifiers and loud speakers to be used (power and eHlclency, etc,). They can also calculate the expected sound level at the lot line. This is exactly what was done last year In advance of the I:'OENFESl' ,~vent. If there is a ploblem based on the calculations then we have the option of either adding noise controls or changing the event timing to coincide with one of the periods when sound levels are permitted. Regards, ~C/f= John To 9\U.. ~t.I.(... Co, UA-e,.,~~ 19~ Dept, C1..AAFA.X2.DOC IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE ALL THE PAGI:'S PLEASE CALL, 41 6n98.0522; FAX 416/213-1079 John Swallow Associates, 250 Galaxy Blvd.. Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 5R8 Telephon. (~'Il) 3OG-39 F...ImU. (~11l) BBlIl30e I bENNIS C. HEFFERON I SARRlSTER &. SOLlOITOR , 1 I 'BY FAX 8u" 2SOO 1:!O Ad.ltId. stroot Wool TORONTO, ONTAAJO MllH2M2 'rOX Box 38 June 17, 1997 Mr. W,H, Stockwell Chief Administrative Offioer IMunicipality of Clarlngton 40 Temperance Street Bowmanvllle, Ontario L1C 3A6 I 'Dear Mr, Stockwell: Re: I I I I ko k ~,o , r' 1 I I I ~2 I MO.port Park: Proposed By-Iawe No, 97-124, 97-125 and 97.128 attached to Addendum to Report #CD.28-97 to which will amend the Noise ay. law, the Public Entertainment By-law and the exhibitIons Held for Hire or Gain By-law , Recommendation THAT draft By-laws No. 97.124, 97-125 and 97-128 be amended In accordance with this report and as amended, be passed by Council, BACKGROUND At the meeting on June 9. 1997 Council considered Addendum to Report #CP-28-97 and heard represen1ations from Mr. Clay Taylor (North Clarlngton Ratepayers Assoolatlon Ino,) and Ms, Debbie Peart and Mr, John Coulter (Internatlonal Motor Sports Group). l advised Councll that in consultation with Mr, John Swallow I would be submitting a report recommending certain amendments to draft By-laws No. 97-124, 97-125 and 97-128 to correct certain typographloal errors and to make oertaln substantive changes of a technical nature. Counoll then approved the Addendum to Report #C0-26-97 and deferred passing the By-laws referred to In It, I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I f.4 I ~CH:bg - Page 2 . , I 2,3 I i I have corrected the typographical errors 'in draft By.laws No. 97,124, 97-125 and 97"126 which will be before Council for consideration at Its meeting on June 23, 1997. I wlll be present to respond to any questions members of Council may have concerning them. However, I will not detail them in this letter. I recommend the following substantive changes to the By-laws referred to In the Addendum to Report #CD.26.97: (a) Amend new subsection 1 (3) of the Noise BY-law added by paragraph (e) of By.law No. 92.124 to increase the area of primary auditory Impact from 200 metres to 500 metres from any boundary of Mosport Park. (The area of prfmary auditory Impact Is Intended to Identify lands on which a significant number of houses are located 500 metres from any boundary of Mosport Park is a more appropriate distance than 200 metres); (b) Amend section 1 of Schedule "C" of the By-laws to change the acoustic energy level referred to In It from 200 Hz to 2000 Hz. (Mr. Coulter In his submIssions to Council had Indicated that the reference to 200 Hz was erroneous. Mr, John Swallows concurs. The reference should have been to 2000 Hz,); and (0) Amend the definition of "Acouetlc Caijbratlon" In each of the By-laws to replace the reference to "Instrumentation of Acoustic Calibrators" with "Specifications for Equipment Used In the Measurement of Sound". (The latter words are used In the Schedules to the By-laws,) These changes are 01 a technIcal nature and are supported by Mr. Swallow. Yours very truly, (L Dennis C, He c, Mr, John Swallow I , 3, I ask that you include in the version of the bylaw that is enacted a commitment to reevaluate the set DBA levels al the end of 1997 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I IMSG Properties Ltd. June 13, 1997 Mr Bill Stockwell Municipality of CIa ring ton 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada LlC 3A6 Dear Bill, 1 have been advised that the Clarington Council will be adopting the noise abatement bylaw in a version as presented to our company the week of9 June 1997. I feel I must presenl Mosport's position on this bylaw as follows: I. Mosport prefers that the establishment of any such bylaw be delayed until after the 1997 season in order for us to conduct our own tests to determine if the proposal DBA levels allow Mosport to function as a top facility for motorsports events. 2, I understand that the bylaw is going to be ralified now and I assure you that MosportllMSG Properties Ltd. will continue to cooperate with the Clarington staff and will try to reasonably comply w!th the legislation. In spite of this early issue, I am confident that you and your staff and the Mosport management have established the basis for a fair and productive relationship. Sincerely, JLlkm 3502 Hooderson Boulevard. Tampa, FL 33609 Telephone (813) B77-4672 Fax (B 13) B76-7030 I jl j THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NUMBER 97- 129 being a By-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with the Owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T-96002 and any Mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Oarington in respect of 18T-96002 ~I ~I I .11. ) j AND WHEREAS, Council on March 10, 1997, approved draft Plan of Subdivision 18T- 96002 and authorized the execution of a subdivision agreement with 14" Owner; .. AND WHEREAS, the Owner(s) of draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-96002, is now ready to proceed to finalize the subdivision agreement; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Oarington hereby enacts as follows: 1. THAT the Mayor and Oerk are hereby authorized to execute on bebalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Oarington, and seal with the Corporation's seal, an Agreement between the Owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T -96002. 2 THAT the Mayor and Oerk are hereby authorized to accept, on behalf of the Municipality, the said conveyances of lands required pursullI\t to the aforesaid Agreement. ' BY -LAW read a first tiine this 23RD day of JUNE 1997. BY-LAW read a second time this 23RD day of JUNE 1997. BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 23RD day of JUNE 1997. MAYOR CLERK I I THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNlClPAlJTY OF CIARINGTON BY-LAW NUMBER 97-130 bein~ a By-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with the Owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T-91004 and any Mortgagee wbo bas an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of 1ST -91004. WHEREAS, Council on June 24, 1996, approved draft plan of subdivision 18T-91004 and authorize the execution of a subdivision agreement with the Owner; / AND WHEREAS, the Owner( s) of draft plan of subdivision 1ST -91004, is now ready to proceed to finalize the subdivision agreement. NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Oarington hereby enacts as follows: 1. 1HAT the Mayor and Oerk are hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Oarington, and seal with the Corporation's seal, an Agreement between the Owners of Plan of Subdivision 1ST -91004 2 1HA T the Mayor and Oerk are hereby authorized to accept, on behalf of the Municipality, the said conveyances of lands required pursuant to the aforesaid ;, Agreement. BY-LAW read a first time this 23RD day of JUNE 1997. BY-LAW read a second time this 23RD day of JUNE 1997. BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 23RD day of JUNE 1997. MAYOR CLERK I I THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ClARINGTON BY-LAW NUMBER 97-131 being a By-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with the Owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T-95014 and any Mortgagee who bas an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Oarington in respect of 18T-95014 I I AND WHEREAS, Council on January 27, 1997, approved draft Plan of Subdivision IST- 95014 and authorized the execution of a subdivision agreement with .the Owner; I AND WHEREAS, the Owner(s) of draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-95014, is now ready to proceed to finalize the subdivision agreement; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Oarington hereby enacts as follows: 1. THAT the Mayor and Oerk are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Oarington, and seal with the Corporation's seal, an Agreement between the Owners of Plan of Subdivision 1ST-95014. I I 2. THAT the Mayor and Oerk are hereby authorized to accept, on bebalf of the Municipality, the said conveyances of lands required pursu!"!t to the aforesaid Agreement. ' BY - LAW read a first time this 23RD day of JUNE 1997. I I BY-LAW read a second time this 23RD day of JUNE 1997. BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 23RD day of JUNE 1997. MAYOR CLERK I II THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPAlITY OF ClARINGTON BY-LAW NUMBER 97-131 being a By-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with the Owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T-95014 and any Mortgagee who bas an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of 18T-95014 ~.I " ! AND WHEREAS, Council on January 27, 1997, approved draft Plan of Subdivision 18T- 95014 and authorized the execution of a subdivision agreement with .the Owner; AND WHEREAS, the Owner(s) of draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-95014, is now ready to proceed to finalize the subdivision agreement; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington hereby enacts as follows: 1. TIIA T the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute on bebalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of C1arington, and seal with the Corporation's seal, an Agreement between the Owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T-95014. 2. TIIA T the Mayor and Clerk are bereby authorized to accept, on behalf of the Municipality, the said conveyances of lands required pursu!!"t to the aforesaid ., Agreement. BY-LAW read a first time this 23RD day of JUNE 1997. BY - LAW read a second time this 23RD day of JUNE 1997. BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 23RD day of JUNE 1997. MAYOR CLERK il il THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NUMBER 97-132 being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the fanner Town of Newcastle WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. Section 6.4 "Special Exception - AgricuRural (A) zone' is (lereby amended by adding thereto, the following new Special Exception 6.4.57 as follows: "6.4,57 AGRICULTURAL EXCEPTION (A-57) ZONE Notwithstanding. the plovisions of Section 3.1 d. LOT COVERAGE AND HEIGHT, those lands zoned A-57 on the Schedules to this by-law shall permi! a non-farm accessory structure with a total floor area, of 93 m'.' 2. Schedule '1" to By-law 84-63, as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zone category from: 'AgricuRural (A)' to "AgricuRural Exception (A-57)". 3. Schedule 'A' attached hereto shall form part of this By-law. . 4. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of passing hereof, subject to the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act. BY-LAW read a first time this 23rd day of June 1997. BY-LAW read a second time this 23rd day of June 1997. BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 23rd day of June 1997. MAYOR DEnY CLERK CON ESSION ROAD 7 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I This is Schedule "A" to passed this 23RD day of By-law 97- 132 . 1997 A.D. . J1INI! ! ~N.W.Angl. Lot 24,Con.6 II , ,I n.. I ~ ! ~~ ~ , . L ~ --.--.,.. -.,;;'~- -.:1"'" ~ I ~ I ~ I ! . , H ~ I il t; I ..., ~ZONING CHANGE FROM "A" TO "A.:57" Mayor o 100 200 400' ~~ - . 200 0 Clerk (Deputy) " LOT 26 LOT 25 LOT 24 LOT 23 II I I I 1~L- -II II I \I \I \I \I \I \I <0 0 <5 .Z ~ 0 Ul ~ Ul 0 W Z CJ ::> z ~ 0 CJ o <5 ~ ~ ~ W :;:: t DARUNGTON " I ICClNtESSIO~'1 '-ROAD 6' U II 1'--- I I I I I I I I I I I II I 'I I , II , 11 I I I I THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ClJ\RINGTON BY-LAW 97- 133 being a By-law to amend By~aw 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle. WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems tt advisable to amend By-law 84-63 as amended of the former Corporation of the Town of Newcastle to permit the establishment of the outside storage of buik fuel storage tanks and 400 m' office/warehouse/transport depot (DEV 96-062). NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Munclpality of Clarington enacts as follows: / I. Section 6.4 'SPECIAL EXCEPTION - AGRICULTURAL (AI ZONE' is hereby amended by adding thereto, the following new Special Exception 6.4.56 as follows: '6.4.56 AGRICULTURAL EXCEPTION (A-56) ZONE Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6. I and 6.3, those lands zoned A-58 on the Schedules to this By-law shall only be used for a farm-related industrial use comprising a warehouse for the storage and sale of bulk and prepackaged lubricants. outside storage of bulk fuel, and a transport depot acoessmy to the use subject to the following zone regulations: a) b) c) Lot Area (minimum) Lot Frontage (minimum) Yard Requirements (minimum) 0.65 ha 90 metres i) iQ iiQ 27 metres 20 metres 20 metres Front yard Side yard Rear yard d) Building Size (maximum) 400 square mel!es Outside Storage Area (maximum) 165 square metres e) f) Yard Requirements for Outside Storage Area i) ii) Front Yard Side Yard 32 metres 15 metres- 2. Schedule '2" to By-law 84-63, as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zone category from: 'Agricultural (A) to Agricultural Exception (A-56)'. 3. Schedule 'A' attached hereto shall form part of this By-law. 4. This By~aw shall come into effect on the date of passing hereof, subject to the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act. By-Law read a first time this 23rd day of .Juue 1997. By-Law read a second time this 23rd day of .Juue t997. By-Law read a third and finally passed this 23rd day of .June t997. Mayor Deputy Clerk This is Schedule "A" to By-law 97- 133 passed this 23RD day of.JllHE . 1997 A.D, . I---- 164.95 HIGHWAY No. 2 - 91.44; ~I"l z~ ~O ~~ LOT <<'<I ~ o ~~ CONC, 0:9 Oz LULU ZLU ~~ ZlD :::> 12 1 ~ ZONING CHANGE FROM "A" TO "A-56" , Mayor o ~- 20m 0 Clerk (De ut ) 20 40m - z , LOT 14 LOT 13f5 I CONCE SION ,.J ~~ ;11 ., " " " " " 1&11\- 01110 ~II~ ""'z 9,,< ::;tl I~ !il,,/!! ~IO -,......-- 8"15 2'1 tLLJ ~~-- ~::(D ~" " " 0 c5 ~ z ;- ~ Z 0 (f) (f) I LU I- U I Z I 0 , L U I I r I I I I I r HIGH CON I I I I I l' ClARKE II I: I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II f 11 II I I I I I I I I II E~ II i II I I II II "j THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CIARINGTON BY-LAW NUMBER 97- 134 Being a By-law to authorize a contract between Barry Bryan Associates (1991) Limited, Whitby, Ontario for the Architectural Services for the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex - Twin Pad. THE CORPORATION OF TIlE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON HEREBY ENAcrs AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to exerote, on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, and seal with the, Corporation Seal, a Contract between Barry Bryan Associates (1991) Umited, and said Corporation; and 2. THAT this agreement attached hereto as Schedule "A" form part of this By-law. By-law read a first and second time this 23 day of June, 1997. By-law read a third time and finally passed this 23 day of June, 1997. Mayor Clerk (Deputy) , I il I THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NUMBER 97-135 Being a By-law to authorize a contract between Bishop Construction, Stouffville, Ontario for the Reconstruction of Beaver Street North, King Street to Andrew Street from Beaver Street to 85M Easterly, Newcastle, THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT the Mayor and Oerk are hereby authorized to execiIte, on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Oarington, and seal with the,Corporation Seal, a Contract between Bishop Construction and said Corporation; and 2. THAT this agreement attached hereto as Schedule "A" form part of this By-law. By-law read a first and second time this 23 day of June, 1997. By-law read a third time and finally passed this ~3 day of June, 1997. Mayor Oerk (Deputy) ..~ I I THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNlClPAUTY OF CLARlNGTON BY-LAW NUMBER 97.136 Being a By-Law to Establish Cost Recovery rates for legal fees and other fees incurred WIder the Municipal Tax Sales ACL " WHEREAS, the MWlicipal Tax Sales Act, R.S.O. 1990, provides for a muuiciRality to recover legal fees and other fees incurred during the property tax registration process, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality hereby enacts as follows: 1. TIlAT effective July I, 1997, the Mimicipality of Clarington will recover legal and other property tax registration costs according to the graduated scale set out below for properties where the total arrears are less than $6,000.00. COSTS AT EACH STAGE OF THE TAX SALE REGISTRATION PROCESS 1. Preliminary work - title searches, reporting etc. 2. Registration of the Tax Arrears Certificate 3. FilSt Notices of Registration of a Tax Arears Certificate 4. Statutory Declaration Regarding Sending of the fIrst Notices 5. Final Notices 6. Statutory Declaration Regarding the Sending of F"mel Notices 7. Tax Arrears Cancellation Certificate 8. Extension Agreement 9. Tax Sale Advertising 10. Preparation of Deed or Vesting Order 3 200.00 3 100.00 3 100.00 3100.00 3100.00 3100.00 8100.00 3200.00 3800.00 MAYOR 2. TIIA T the fee or charge will be on a full cost reCovery basis for properties in arrears greater than $6,000.00. By-Law read a fll'St and second time this 23rd dey of JWle 1997. By-Law read a third time and finally passed this 23rd day of June 1997. DEPUTY CLERK I THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NUMBER 97- 137 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 follows: 1. THAT the lands described as Blocks 64, 65 and 66, Plan 40M- 1746, in the Municipality of Clarington, Region"al Municipality of Durham, are hereby laid out and established as public highway. C 2. THAT the streets and Blocks described in Registered Plan 40M- 1746, described in Schedule "All attached here"to 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 23rd day of June, 1997. BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 23rd day of June, 1997. , MAYOR DEPUTY CLERK SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW 97-137 Avondale Drive Stagemaster Crescent Fieldcrest Avenue Reserve Blocks 64, 65 and 66 On Registered Plan 40M-1746 I I I I I ~ I I I I I . I I I I I I I I I THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW 97_138 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 follows: 1. THAT the streets described in Registered'~ Plan 10M~826, described in Schedule I'AU attached hereto and forming part of this By-law, all being in the former Town of Newcastle, now known as the Municipality of Claringtc:m, in the Regional Municipality of Durham, is hereby accepted by The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington as public highway, and assumed by the said Corporation for public use. BY-LAW read a first and second time this 23rd day of June, 1997. BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 23rd day of June, 1997. MAYOR DEPUTY . CLERK SCHEDULE 'A' TO BY-LAW 97- 138 FIRSTLY: Part of George Reynolds Drive lying north of the line extending from the south east corner of Lot 28 to the south west corner of Lot 100, Plan lOM-826, and south of the line extending from the south east corner of Lot 88 to the north west corner of Lot 89, Plan IOM-826; SECONDLY: Part of Mull Crescent lying north of the line extending from the intersection of the northerly limit of Leith Court and Mull Crescent to the south west corner of Lot 195, Plan lOM-826; and .' . THl:RDLY: Part of Arran Court lying north 6f the line extending from the south east corner of Lot 106 to the south west cornsr of Lot 131, plan 10M-826; All in the Municipality of Clarington, Regional Municipality of Durham. I I THE CORPORATION OF THE HUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW 97-139 Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with Joseph Shaw of Bench Ads (Canada) for the installation of advertising benches within the Municipality of Clarington THE CORPORATION OF THE HUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, and seal with the Corporate Seal, an agreement between Joseph Shaw of Bench Ads (Canada) and The Corporation.: of the Municipality of Clarington in the form attached hereto as Schedule "All. BY-LAW read a first and second time this 23rd day of June, 1997. BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 23rd day of June, 1997. MAYOR DEPUTY CLERK I SCHEDULE nAil I day of TH~S L~CENCE AGREEMENT made in duplicate this 199 I BETWEEN THE CORPORAT~ON OF THE MUN~C~PAL~TY OF CLAR~NGTON I hereinafter called the "Municipalityl1 OF THE F~RST PART I - and - JOSEPH SHAW, carrying on business/'tlnder the firm name and style of BENCH ADS (CANADA) .- hereinafter called the "Licensee I OF THE SECOND PART I WHEREAS the Licensee is in the business of the installation of benches which provide seating space for members of the public and advertising space to be rented by, BENCH ADS (CANADA) to third parties; I AND WHEREAS certain benches are to be placed at bus stops or other approved locations within the Municipality of Clarington. I I NOW ~N CONS~DERAT~ON OF THE PREMJ:SES AND MUTUAL COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS the parties hereto agree as follows: I , L This agreement shall commence on the firs~ day of the month next following the execution of this agreement and shall continue in force on an annual basis thereafter, except that it may be terminated by either .party upon sixty (60) days prior written notice. I I 2. The Municipality hereby grants to the Licensee an exclusive licence to install up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) advertising benches at bus stops or other approved locations in the Municipality of Clarington, on highways under the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Clarington, at locations approved by the Director of Public Works or a nominee. The locations of such benches shall be identified in. Schedule "All and shall be subj ect to the terms of -this agreement. All locations within the Municipality of Clarington will be listed on Schedule "A". with the road jurisdiction noted as either Municipal or Regional. This schedule may be amended from time to time without the necessity of an amendment to this agreement. I I I I I I I - 2 - 3. The Licensee agrees to construct the benches in accordance with the general specifications contained in Schedule liB" hereto. 4. The Licensee shall keep the benches in good condition and shall remove any defective or damaged benches forthwith upon the request of the Director of Public Works or a nominee. 5. The Licensee shall be responsible for snow removal, grass trimming and litter pick-up at each bench location. 6. The specific location of each bench shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works or a nominee who shall take into consideration such factors as., public safety I pedestrian convenience, traffic patterns and the visibility of advertising messages to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic~ The Licensee shall provide to t~e Director of Public Works,.a written sununary of the number of new benches installed, their locations, and the installation date of each. 7. In consideration of the licence granted hereunder, the Licensee agrees to pay to the Municipality the greater of ten (10) percent of the gross revenues generated per bench per annum or the sum of $120 per bench per annum for all benches located on roads under the jurisdiction of t~e Municipality, together with an amoUnt of $80 per bench per ~nnum for those benches located on Regional roads within the Municipality of Clarington. Fees shall be payable annually with the first such payment due and payable at the time of the execution of this agreement. Each annual payment shall be adjusted to include payment for all new installations since the date of the previous payment. A semi annual payment shall be made to include payment for all new installations since the date of the previous payment. The Licensee shall, within sixty 60 days of the anniversary date of the agreement provide a financial statement to the Municipality for the previous year and pay any additional amounts, if any. An additional separate fee will be payable to the Region. of Durham for roads under their jurisdiction, as covered under separate agreement. The fees listed above shall be reviewed on an annual basis and may be amended from time to time by resolution of the Municipality's Council. In the event that the Goods and Servicee Tax (GST) is payable on the licence fees paid under this Agreement, the Licensee agrees to pay the applicable tax in addition to all other fees payable under this Agreement. I - 3 - I 8. At locations where benches are or will be situated on grass boulevards or elsewhere as deemed necessary by the Municipality, the licensee shall generally install, to the Municipality's standards, interlocking paving stones having an area of approximately 130 em by 245 em under and in front of each bench. However, under some conditions, the Municipality may require the installation of a similar sized concrete pad to ensure that the benches have adequate support. I I 9. The Licensee agrees that, in the event of ~~Y damage being caused to the Municipality's property at the.." time of the installation or removal of any bench, the Licensee shall cause the same to be repaired forthwith at the Licensee's expense. Furthermore, if and when benches are removed, the Licensee shall be fully responsible. for the restoration, to the Municipality's standards, of the boulevard in and around the benches, including the remova~ of any interlocking paving stones or concrete pads, if applicable. I I I I 10_ The Licensee shall, at all times during the tenn of this agreement, maintain public liability insurance in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000) and shall file with the Municipality a certified copy. Such insurance or certificate of insurance, naming the Municipality as an additional insured, setting out the essential terms and conditions of the insurance, shall be to the satisf~ction of the Municipality's Treasurer. The issuance of such a policy of insurance shall not be construed as relieving the Licensee from responsibility for other or larger claims, if any, for which the Licensee may be held responsible. I I I I 11. Upon termination of this agreement, the Licensee agrees to remove all benches forthwith and, in the event of failure to do so, the Municipality may remove such benches upon two (2) weeks' prior written notice to the Licensee and the cost of such removal shall be paid by the Licensee. I I 12 _ The Municipality covenants and agrees that it shall not permit any third party to place any advertising benches' at any other bus stops or approved location in the Municipality during the term of this agreement unless such an advertising bench has been placed there under an agreement which pre-dates the agreement herein, or a separate agreement exists for highways under the jurisdiction of the Regional Municipality of Durham. I I I I I I I - 4 - 13. The advertising display material placed upon the benches shall be in accordance with the written regulations and standards set by the Canadian Advertising Council and such material shall be of a moral and reputable standard as determined by the Municipality in its sole discretion. In the event that the Municipality objects to any advertising display material, whether or not the advertising complies with those regulations and standards and is of a moral and reputable standard, the Licensee agrees to remove the same within forty-eight (48) hours. During periods when no advertising ~$ rented on the benches, the Licensee agrees to provide free p~lic service messages related to motorists, such .as "ARRIVE ALIVE - DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE", "BUCKLE UP - SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES", etcetera. The Licensee agrees to provide the Municipality with up to 10% of the total number of benches (minimum of 1) for their exclusive use for free public service messages. 14. No advertising display materiai shall be moved or altered by the Municipality without the prior written consent of the Licensee, except as provided in Paragraph 13. 15. Except as otherwise provided herein, each party hereto assumes all risk, loss, damage or destruction of its property unless such loss, damage or destruction be caused by the wilful act, omission or neglect of the other party, its servants, agents, employees or contractors. The Licensee covenants and agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Municipality against any and all claims for damages and from all liability, loss and expense arising from or caused by any alleged defamatory advertisement or notice. The Licensee further covenants and agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Municipality against all actions, causes of action, suits, claims, and demands whatsoever, which may arise either directly or indirectly as a result of the granting to the Licensee of the rights herein contained. 16. The Municipality hereby agrees that it shall not hinder the visibility of the advertising display rnat~rial once installed by placing or permitting placement of .other signs, benches, waste receptacles, newspaper boxes, etcetera in front of the benches or by any other means, but this clause shall not affect any signs or notices erected by the Municipality in the interest of public safety, in pursuance of any statutory responsibility or in the interest of regulating traffic on a public highway. I - 5 - I 17. The parties hereto intend that the interest hereby granted to the Licensee shall be a licence, and shall not be construed to constitute a partnership, joint venture, agency or lease. I 18. All clauses, terms, provisions and conditions hereof are separate and distinct and are severable one from the other and the invalidity, illegality or enforceability of any such clauses, terms, provisions or conditions shall be deemed not to affect the validity, enforceability or legality of the remaining clauses, terms, provisions and cond~tions. I I 19. Any notice required or permitted to be given under the terms of this agreement shall be in writing and shall be given by personal delivery or by prepaid registered mail (which shall be deemed to have been received on the sixth day after mailing) addressed to the party to whom the notice is to be given at the following addresses: I I I BENCH ADS (CANADA) Joseph Shaw 759 Chesterton Avenue Oshawa, ON L1H 3J5 I THE CORPORATION 01' THE MCNrCJ:PALITY 01' CLARINGTON Director of Public Works 40 Temperance Street Bowrnanville, ON L1C 3A6 I 20. This agreement shall be governed and construeQ in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario. I 21. This agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, administrators, successors and assigns. I I 22. No advertising bench shall be located, unless approved by Council, within a heritage resource area which could detract from the heritage nature of the surrounding area. I I I I I I , i, II II ~i - 6 - IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals. THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON MAYOR " CLERK BENCH ADS (CANADA) WITNESS WITNESS JOSEPH SHAW - 7 - I SCHEDULE nAn PROPOSED LOCATIONS FOR BENCHES I NOTE: This Schedule may be amended from time to time without the necessity of an amendment to the agreement. I 1. Roads under the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Clarington: I Location Date.of Installation I Bus Stop- Prince Street and liberty Street south/east corner Bus Stop- Simpson Avenue and King street south/east corner (two benches) I Bus Stop- King Street and Roenigk Drive south/west corner I 2. Roads under the jurisdiction of The Regional Municipality of Durham: I Location Date of Installation I Bus Stop- Highway 2 and prestonvale Road south/east corner, interlock Bus Stop- Highway 2 and Prestonvale Road north/east corner, interlock I Bus Stop- Highway 2 and-Courtice Road south/east corner, interlock I Bus Stop- Highway 2 and Solina Road south/east corner, interlock Bus Stop- Highway 2 and Rundle Road south/east corner I Bus Stop- Highway 2 and Holt Road south/east corner I Bus Stop- Highway 2 and Holt Road north/west corner I Bus Stop- Highway 2 and Maple Grove Road south/west corner Bus Stop- Highway 2 and Maple Grove Road north/west corner I I I I 1 ,I - 8 - SCHEDULE "B" BENCH DESCRIPTION 1. The bench is to be made of solid pebblestone to minimize the possibility of vandalism. 2. The bench is to be made from three-piece mould, consisting of two (2) legs and the seat, and shall weigh app~ximately 1,200 pounds. 3. The legs are attached to the seat by means of four (4) iron rods running completely through the legs and into the seat (two rods in each leg). These iron rods are to be placed into the pebbles tone before it has set in order to maintain the integrity of the design. 4. The seat of the bench is to be 18 inches above ground level. 5. The advertising sign on the back rest will be covered with a 3/4" sheet of plexiglass, surrounded by a weather-resistant aluminum frame counter-sunk into the back rest of the bench. I I THE CORPORATION OF THE Mll!lICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW 97- 140 II , I I I , I Being a By-law to amend By-law 91-58 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) By-law 91-58, Section 4, of the General Parking and Stopping Regulations, under Subsection (6) No person shall on any highway park any vehicle, is amended by, Adding the following references: (K) adjacent to or within three (3) metres of any mail box or so as to interfere with other motorists or pedestrians from stopping to access such mail box. (i) Notwithstanding Subsection (K) of this section, motorists are permitted to stop at a mail box zone while actually engaged in delivering, posting or obtaining mail. 2) This By-law shall come into force and take effect on the date of the passing thereof. . BY-LAW read a first and second time this 23rd day of June, 1997. BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 23rd day of June, 1997. MAYOR DEPUTY CLERK