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ONTARIO
DATE: FEBRUARY ~O, ~997
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
January 27, ~997.
PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting is being held for the purpose of passing
By-law 97-28, to authorize the closure of the Old Kingston
Road Bridge to vehicular traffic, and make improvements to
maintain a pedestrian walkway, in Lot 33, Concession 2,
former Darlington Township. Any person wishing to address
this matter may do so.
DELEGATIONS
~. Karen Hoffman, 520 Roseland Road East, Unit 5~, Oshawa,
L1G 2XS - Report PD-2~-97i
2. Luanne McNab, 4 Taunus Court, BOlll/1llanville, L~C 4ij'S -
Report PD-2~-97;
3. Joan Vinish, 35 Concession Street East, Bowmanville -
Report PD-2~-97i
4. Helen Devitt, ~~6 Liberty Street North, BOlll/1llanville -
Report PD-2~-97;
5. Terry Devitt, 6 Quinn Drive, Bowmanville - Report
PD-2~-97;
6. Libby Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtice, L~E 2M~ -
Correspondence Item I - 23; and
7. Steven Fylak, 59 Court ice Court, Court ice , L~E 2T4 -
Confidential Report TR-6-97.
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February ~O, ~997
Receive for Information
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Correspondence received from John Hanson,
Executive Director, Recycling Council of Ontario -
Municipal Awards for Waste Reduction;
Correspondence received from Ian W.M. Angus,
Reeve, Township of Hope - Meeting to Review
Options and to Form a Plan to Develop a Disposal
Site for LLRW;
Correspondence received from John R. O'Toole, MPP,
Durham East - Letter Offering Assistance on
provincial Issues;
Correspondence received from Al Palladini,
Minister, Ministry of Transportation - The
Veterans Parkway;
Correspondence received from Jean Achmatowicz,
Chair, Board of Governors and David gome,
President and CEO, Oshawa General gospital -
Information on Events Taking place at the O.G.g.;
Correspondence received from Susan Larsh,
Animator, Central East Region, Ontario Healthy
Communities - Invitation to the First Ontario
Hea~thy Communities Central East Regional Meeting;
Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regional
Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Regional
"Who Does What" Committee;
Correspondence received from Terry Mundell,
President, the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario - Who Does What;
Correspondence received from Ed Renaud, Mayor,
Town of Tecumseh, addressed to Terry Mundell,
President, Association of Municipalities of
Ontario - ~997 Membership Invoice;
Correspondence received from Mayor Frank Faubert,
City of Scarborough - Legal Challenge - Bill ~03;
Correspondence received from R.G. Morgan, Chair,
Ontario Family Fishing Weekend Steering
Committee - ~997 Ontario Family Fishing Weekend;
Council Agenda
COMMUNICATIONS
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Newsletter reoeived from the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities entitled "New Centre Will
Pave the Road to New Partnerships Between
Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal People";
Agenda for meeting held on February 4, ~997, from
the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority;
Correspondence received from A. Anne McLellan,
Minister of Natural Resources Canada - Low-Level
Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility - Deep River;
Minutes of a meeting of the Clarke Museum &
Archives held on January 7, ~997;
Correspondence received from the Clarke Museum &
Archives - Guide to Canadian Museums & Galleries;
Correspondence received from Wanda Pitchforth,
Executive Director, Literacy Network of Durham
Region - Family Literacy Week;
Correspondence received from Libby Racansky, 3200
Hancock Road, Courtice, L~E 2M~ - Soil From GM
Site;
Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority held on January 2~, 1997;
Correspondence received from Nestor Chornobay,
Director, Strategic Planning Branch, Regional
Municipality of Durham - Ontario Municipal Board's
Decision on Referral No. 24 (Estate of Mr. James
Lovekin) to the Durham Regional Official Plan,
Municipality of Clarington (Commissioner's Report
No. 97-P-ll);
News Release received from the Nuclear Fuel Waste
Environmental Assessment Panel entitled "Deadline
for Closing Statements for Nuclear Fuel Waste
Management and Disposal Concept Review";
Correspondence received from Janet Ecker,
Minister, Ministry of Community and Social
Services entitled "Ecker Announces New Plan for
Social and Community Health Services";
Council Agenda
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Correspondence received from Libby Racansky,
3200 Hancock Road, Court ice , L1E 2M1 - Placement
of Fill in Clarington;
Correspondence received from Al Leach, Minister
of Municipal Affairs and Housing entitled "Huge
Potential for Property Tax Cuts";
Correspondence received from Eldred King, Regional
Chair, Regional Municipality of York - Bill 98
Hospital Development Charges;
Correspondence received from ij'azel McCallion,
Mayor, Chair, GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs -
Welfare and Social Services; and
Communication received from Douglas Young,
Minister of National Defence entitled "Emergency
Preparedness Digest-.
Receive for Direction
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Correspondence received from Robert A. Hewines,
CAD, Clerk/Deputy-Treasurer, Township of Keppel -
Resolution re: The ontario Education System;
Correspondence received from Ruth Powell,
Secretary-Treasurer, Durham Region Farm Safety
Association - Requesting Financial Assistance;
Correspondence received from Bill Hoffman,
51-520 Roseland Road E., Oshawa, L~N 5X3 - Jourdan
Condominium Development;
Correspondence received from Garth Gilpin,
Secretary-Treasurer, Bowmanville Business Centre -
Requesting Closure of Portions of Downtown for
Various Events;
Correspondence received from Carolyn Lance,
Committee Secretary, Town of Georgina - Resolution
re: provincial Transfers;
Municipal Alert received from the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario entitled "AMO Board
Takes Action on Who Does What Announcements";
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Council Agenda
COMMUNICATIONS
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MOTION
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February 10, 1997
Correspondence received from Karl Gottwald,
23 Ivan Road, West Hill, M1C 1V1 - Decision in
Respect of an Application for a Minor Variance;
and
Correspondence received from Stephanie Creighton,
Library Board Chairman, Clarington Public Library
Board - ~997 CUrrent Sudget and ~997 Capital
Budget and Four Year Forecast.
REPORTS
NOTICE OF MOTION
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
February 3, 1997; and
2. Report ADMIN-4-97 - 53 King Street East, Bowmanville.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Addendum to Report PD-12-97 - Amendment to the Durham
Region Official Plan - Joe Domitrovic - Part Lot 29,
Concession 3, former Township of Darlington,
3872 Cou~tice Road (Tabled at Council meeting of
January 27, 1997); and
2. Memorandum re: Confidential Report TR-6-97 _ Property
Matter (Tabled at General Purpose and Administration
Committee meeting of February 3, ~997).
BY-LAWS
97-23
97-24
97-25
being a by-law to amend By-law 86-~12, a by-law to
establish a Street Name Map and Street Name
Inventory in the Municipality of Clarington
(Item #3 of Report #1);
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of
Newcastle (Toad Hall Construction) (Item #5 of
Report #~);
being a by-law to assume certain streets within
the Municipality of Clarington as public highways
in the Municipality of Clarington (Item #10 of
Report #1);
Council Agenda
BY-LAWS
97-26
97-27
97-28
OTHER BUSINESS
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Confidential Property Matter (Item #13 of
Report #1);
Confidential Property Matter (Item #13 of
Report #1);
being a by-law to stop-up and close the Old
Kingston Road Bridge and approaches to vehicular
traffic in Lot 33, Concession 2, former Darlington
Township, Municipality of Clarington, Part 1, Plan
40R-~7344, and to create a pedestrian walkway
(Public Meeting) . .
BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
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MUNICIPALI1Y OF CLARINGTON
Council Minutes
January 27, 1997
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, January 27, 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
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 9:10 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Treasurer, M. Marano
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes (Attended Until 9:10 p.m.)
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu (Attended Until 9:10 p.m.)
Clerk, P. Barrie
DECLARATIONS OF IN1EREST
Councillor Novak indicated that she would be making a declaration of interest with
respect to the delegation of Joe Domitrovic and consideration of Item #6 of Report #1.
Councillor Novak advised that she resides in close proximity of the subject area.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Resolution #C-39-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on January 13, 1997 be approved.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LA1ER IN TIlE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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MINUTES
Resolution #C-40-97
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-39-97 be amended as follows:
. by deleting the word 'three' in Resolution #C-31-97 and substituting it with the
word 'two'; and
. by deleting the words '24th day of June 1996: in Resolution #C-36-97 and
substituting them with the words '13th day of Januarr 1997'.
"CARRIEDlt
The foregoing Resolution #C-39-97 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
PRESENTATION
Janie Dodds, Chairperson, Local Architectural Advisory Committee, together with Bill
Patterson, Mavis Carlton and Diane Grandfield presented heritage designation plaques to
the following:
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. Mr. and Mrs. Tibbie, 166 Simpson Avenue, Bowmanville
. Mr. and Mrs. Berry, 27 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville
. Mr. Dan Hooper, Hooper's Jewellers, 39-43 King Street West, Bowmanville
. Mr. Rick James, The Canadian Statesman, 62-66 King Street West, Bowmanville
. Mr. and Mrs. Knox, 182 Church Street, Bowmanville
. Mr. Massardo,4478 Highway 35/115, Orono
. Mayor Hamre, Bowmanville Town Hall, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville
DELEGATIONS
Corrine Allin, 3574 Concession Road 3, Newcastle, LIB lL9 addressed Council on behalf
of Newcastle Family Connection. She described to Council the programs which the
Newcastle Family Connection have developed and offer to families at their present
location in the Newcastle Community Hall. She indicated that the group has been
involved in discussions with the Newcastle Hall Board and have concerns regarding their
relationship with the Board and the degree of financial commitment required to stay in
this location. She presented some suggestions for Council's consideration when the
appointments to this hall board are considered.
Joe Domitrovic, 3872 Courtice Road, Courtice, LIE 2L5 addressed Council in opposition
to the recommendations contained in staff Report PD-12-97 (Item #6 of Report #1). He
submitted for Council's information, letters from area residents stating that an auto body
shop existed on his property prior to 1984 and he is requesting that Council recognize his
operation as a 'legal, non-confirming use' in the Official Plan.
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Council Minutes
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DELEGATIONS
Resolution #C-41-97
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Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor PingJe
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THAT the delegation of Gerald Brown be referred to the end of the agenda to be heard
during the "Closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
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Mr. D. English, RR #5, Bowmanville, LIC 3K6 addressed Council in opposition to the
recommendations contained in staff Report PD-16-97 (Item #9 of Report #1). He
quoted Section 7 of By-law 93-74 and advised that, in his estimation, his property
conforms to that section. He stated that he is not requesting an exemption from the by-
law, only that the by-law be honoured.
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Pauline Storks and Dick Lovekin, 11 King Street East, Newcastle, LIB lID addressed
Council on behalf of the Newcastle Ad Hoc Committee attempting to prohibit the
demolition of the Newcastle Public School. Ms. Storks advised that the School Board has
made no attempt to present the Committee's views to the Province and requested that
Council once again request the Board of Education to hold off the demolition and to
schedule a public meeting to discuss this issue.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-42-97
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Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
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THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the
exception of Items 6, 13 and 18.
"CARRIED"
I - 1 Correspondence received from Ron Smith, Mayor, Town of Port Hope pertaining
to Low Level Radioactive Waste Facility;
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I - 2 Correspondence received from RC. Sudds, Superintendent of Business and
Treasurer, The Northumberland-aarington Board of Education _ Budget
Committee Meeting Dates;
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I - 3 Correspondence received from the "Who Does What" panel - Significant Reforms
to Ontario's Education System;
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I - 4 Correspondence received from the "Who Does What" panel - New Plan for Social
and Community Health Services and Changes to Police Services Act;
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I - 5 Correspondence received from the "Who Does What" panel - Transportation,
Water/Sewage/Septic, Provincial Offences Act and Libraries;
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I - 7 Correspondence received from AI Palladini, Minister of Transportation _ MTO's
Highway 407 Partial Extension and Highway 407 East projects;
I - 8 Correspondence received from the "Who Does What" panel - What's Next?;
Council Minutes
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I - 9 Correspondence received from Norman W. Sterling, Minister of Environment and
Energy - Municipal Responsibility for Water and Sewage Systems;
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I - 11 Correspondence received from Bryon Wilfert, President, Federation of Canadian
Municipalities - Update of FCM Activities;
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Development Charges Legislation;
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on January 7, 1997;
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Ontario - Provincial Offences Act and Public Libraries Act;
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Communications, Ontario Heritage Foundation - Heritage Community
Recognition Program;
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Minutes of a meeting of the Newcastle Community Hall Board held on
November 18, 1996;
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Municipal Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario -
Province Releases Figures on Overall Financial Impacts of Who Does What;
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Municipal Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario -
Province Announces Directions from Health and Social Services;
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Municipal Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario -
Provincial Offences to be Transferred to The Municipal Sector;
News Release received from the Treasury Board of Canada - Federal
Government Proposes an Extension of the Canada Infrastructure Program;
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News Release received from the Ministry of the Solicitor General and
Correctional Services - Amended Police Services Act Introduces Taxpayer
Fairness;
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Take Education off Property Tax, Meet Students' Needs;
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Duplication in the Delivery of Public Transportation Services;
1-26 Correspondence received from N. L. Embree, Joint Project Manager, York I
Region - Preferred Solution for Long Term Water Supply; and
I - 27 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority held I
on January 21, 1997.
"CARRIEDn
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Council Minutes
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COMMUNICATIONS
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Resolution reo
Provincial
Highway
Transfers
ClO.AD
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Animal
Advisory
Committee
Minutes
C12.AN
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Province
Announces
Assessment
and Property
Tax Reform
M06.GE
Resolution #C-43-97
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
mAT the correspondence items dated January 8, 1997 from Mary Jo Woollam, Regional
Clerk, Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton regarding Provincial Highway Transfers
and Stop Signs be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LA1ER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-44-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Elliott
mAT the foregoing Resolution #C-44-97 be amended by adding the following wording
thereto:
"and that the resolution of the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton regarding
transfer of provincial highway to municipalities be endorsed."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-43-97 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
Resolution #C-45-97
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
mAT the minutes of a meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee held on
December 12, 1996 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-46-97
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
mAT the Municipal Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario
entitled "Province Announces Assessment and Property Tax Reform" be received for
information.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-47-97
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Big Brothers
Bowl for
Millions
M02.GE
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Memorial
Hospital Tag
Day
M02.GE
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Heart and
Stroke Month
M02.GE
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
1HAT the correspondence dated January 7, 1997 from Nancy Scott, Executive Director,
Big Brothers of Clarington regarding the Bowl for Millions campaign, be received;
1HAT the week of February 15 to 22, 1997 be proclaimed "Bowl for Millions Week" in
the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with Municipal Policy;
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1HAT permission be granted to Big Brothers of Clarington to fly their flag in the Town
Square during their campaign; and
1HA T Nancy Scott be advised of Council's decision.
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Resolution #C-48-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
1HAT the correspondence dated January 15, 1997 from June Hunter, President, Hospital
Auxiliary regarding the Annual Tag Day, be received;
1HAT permission be granted to the Auxiliary to Memorial Hospital - Bowmanville to
hold their Annual Tag Day on Friday, May 9, 1997; and
1HAT June Hunter be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-49-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
1HAT the correspondence dated January 20, 1997 from Anne Capon, Area Co-ordinator,
Durham East, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario requesting proclamation of Heart
and Stroke Month, be received;
1HAT the month of February 1997 be proclaimed "Heart and Stroke Month" in the
Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with Municipal Policy;
1HAT permission be granted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario to fly their
flag in the Town Square during their campaign; and
1HAT Anne Capon be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
International
Development
Week
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Nevada
Lottery
Licence
St. John
Ambulance
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Resolution #C-50-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
1RAT the correspondence dated January 15, 1997 from Jacques Jobin, Director, FCM
International Office requesting proclamation of International Development Week 1997, be
received;
1RAT the week of February 2 to 8, 1997 be proclaimed "International Development
Week" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with Municipal
Policy; and
1RAT Jacques Jobin be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-51-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
1RAT the application to manage and conduct a Nevada Lottery at Bowmanville Mini-
Mart, 43 King Street East, Bowmanville, submitted by St. John Ambulance, be received;
1RAT the request of St. John Ambulance be approved subject to the applicant complying
with the terms and conditions imposed by the Municipality and the Province; and
1RAT Dan Matthews and Hugh Taylor be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED'!
Resolution #C-52-97
Deposit! Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Pingle
Refund System
For LCBO
Containers
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Infrastructure
Program
Campaign
M06.GE
1RAT the correspondence dated January 9, 1997, from Livio Camarra, President,
Canadian Bottle Recyclers Inc., regarding a Deposit/Refund System for LCBO
Containers, be received;
1RAT the position of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto supporting
deposits/return regulations on spirit and wine bottles sold by the LCBO, be endorsed by
the Council of the Municipality of C1arington; and
1RAT Livio Camarra be advised of Council's decision.
ltCARRIEDll
Resolution #C-53-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Elliott
WHEREAS municipal involvement in the tripartite municipal/provincial/federal model
was a determining factor in the success of the present program;
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COMMUNICATIONS
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Invitation
to Hold 1998
Ontario
Summer or
Winter Games
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MOTION
WHEREAS municipal governments are fully elected and have their own source of
revenues through property taxes;
WHEREAS municipal government participation ensures: a financially viable third partner
in any tripartite arrangement; a quick start to the program; and a second phase that builds
on past experience;
WHEREAS the current program has created 100,000 jobs and has generated over 12,000
infrastructure projects;
WHEREAS the program met its two main objectives: job creation and infrastrncture
renewal;
WHEREAS the overwhelming majority of municipal governments in Canada support
renewal of the program;
NOW TIlEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED TIIAT the Municipality of Clarington urge the
Prime Minister of Canada to launch Phase II of the infrastructure program and that any
such program must include municipal governments as full-partners; and
BE IT FURTIlER RESOLVED TIIAT the Municipality of Clarington forward copies of
this resolution to the Prime Minister, the Minister of Finance, local Cabinet Ministers,
local MP's at the federal level; Premier/Government Leader, Finance Minister, local
Cabinet Ministers and legislators at the provincial/territorial level; and to the FCM
secretariat.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-54-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
TIIAT the correspondence dated January 14, 1997, from Marilyn Mushinski, Minister of
Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, inviting the Municipality to bid to host the 1998
Ontario Summer or Winter Games, be received for information.
"CARRIEDl1
NOTICE OF MOTION
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report #1
Resolution #C-55-97
GPA Report Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor
January 2JJ197
TIIAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of January 20, 1997,
be approved with the exception of Items 1(b) and #6.
.CARRIED"
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RECESS
Resolution #C-56-97
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
mAT Council recess for 15 minutes.
"CARRIED'!
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The meeting reconvened at 8:25 p.m.
Item #1(b)
Bill 98
Development
Charges Act
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Resolution #C-57-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
mAT the Director of Planning and Development be instructed to amend Report
PD-15-97 by adding the following information to the table included therein:
Key Differences Between
The 1989 and the 1996 Development Charges Act
ISSUES OLD ACT NEW ACT COMMENTS
Front-end . permits front-end . restricts front-end . new act should
Financing agreements in a agreements to situations permit front- end
range of situations in which construction of agreements to be made
the capital works which is where capital works that
to be front-end financed are front -end financed
has not begun at the time have been constructed,
the agreement is made are under construction
or construction of them
has not begun at the
time the agreement is
made
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes
REPORTS
Item #6
Durham
Region OPA
Domitrovic
D09.ROPA.
96.016
Report #2
Municipal
SelVices
(Emergency)
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Councillor Novak made a declaration of interest with respect to Item #6 of Report #1;
vacated her chair and refrained from voting and discussion on the subject matter.
Councillor Novak indicated that she resides in the immediate area which is subject to this
application.
Resolution #C-58-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT Report PD-12-97 be referred back to staff to allow for the petition submitted by
the applicant be reviewed and confirmed;
THAT the Planning and Development Department review procedures of other
municipalities regarding legal non-conforming uses and report back to Council on
February 10, 1997; and
THAT Joe Domitrovic be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-59-97
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report ADMIN.2-97 be received;
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer, with the appropriate Staff, be directed to
continue investigations with the City of Oshawa on the cost of services that could be
provided on a co-operative basis with Clarington, and report back to Council;
THAT Staff investigate and report back on the possibility and potential costs related to
the use of the Oshawa City Hall for use as a Municipal Emergency Operations Centre;
THAT Staff investigate, with the City of Oshawa and the Province, the potential for the
funding of a joint project under the Joint Emergency Preparedness Plan and, if allowed,
prepare and submit an amended application to the J.E.P.P. for such a project; and
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Oshawa, Mr. J. Brown, and his staff
be thanked for the co-operative participation in the discussions relating to the co-
operative provision of municipal services to date, and informed of Council's direction to
proceed with cost analysis and future recommendations.
"CARRIED"
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Loan Status
Kinsmen Club
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Resolution #C-60-97
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor PingIe
THAT Report ADMIN.3-97 be received;
THAT the terms of the loan repayment of $16,500 from the Kinsmen Club of
Bowmanville be amended as follows:
1997
1998
1999
$5,500
$5,500
$5,500;
THAT the Municipality continue to hold as collateral for the term of the loan,
documented ownership of the bleachers;
THAT all other terms of the original arrangement approved through Report
ADMIN.19-94 remain unchanged; and
THAT the Kinsmen Club of Bowmanville be notified of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-61-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Confidential Report TR-4-97 be referred to the end of the agenda to be
considered during the "Closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-62-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 97-10 to 97-18, inclusive, By-law
97-21) and By-law 97-21 as printed in the agenda and that the said by-laws be now a read a
first and second time.
"CARRIED"
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BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-63-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 97-10 to 97-18, inclusive, By-law
97-20 and By-law 97-21 be approved.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-64-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the delegation of Corrine Allin be received and she be thanked for the
information.
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Resolution #C-65-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
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thanked for their deputation.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-66-97
Bowmanville Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingle
Museum Board
Appointments THAT Warner Fenn and Debbie Flyler be appointed to the Bowmanville Museum Board
CI2.BO for a term ending November 30, 1997; and
THAT Larry Paradis, Bowmanville Museum Board Chair and all applicants be advised of
Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
01HER BUSINESS
Regional
Update
Councillor Hannah advised that the matter of a charge for recyclables and hazardous
waste at the transfer station has been referred back to the Works Department for a
further recommendation to come fOlward.
Mayor Hamre advised that the Finance and Administration Committee has started with
the budget process and staff have been requested to cut $6M from the budget. The Police
Department were requested to cut $4M but were unable to do so. The Committee
subsequently requested that they cut at least $600,000 from the budget which they have
been able to do.
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Committee/ Councillor Dreslinski advised that the Clarke Museum is the feature museum of the
Board Update month on the internet.
Councillor Hannah indicated that the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority has
extended Russ Powell's contract for a three-year period.
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January 24, 1997, Hazel McCallion was once again elected Chair of the Committee.
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Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
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Resolution #C-68-97
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THAT the actions taken during the "Closed" session of Council be confirmed.
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THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 97-19, being a by-law to authorize the making
of an Extension Agreement between the Municipality of Clarington and Mosport Park
Limited, pursuant to the provisions of Section 8 of the Municipal Tax Sales Act, and that
the said by-law be now read a first and second time.
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discussion and voting on the Confirming By-law.
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Resolution #C-71-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
1HAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 97-22, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the
29th day of January 1997, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
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Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
1HAT the third and final reading of By-law 97-22 be approved.
'CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-73-97
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Elliott
1HAT the meeting adjourn at 9:55 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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January 9, 1997
MUNICIPALITY Of CLARINGTON
MAYOR'S OFFICE
Dear Mayor and Members of Council,
RE: MUNICIPAL A WARDS FOR WASTE REDUCTION
Since 1984 the Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) has honoured Ontario
communities that have taken significant strides to reduce the waste they send for
disposal.
I am writing to advise your council that, given the number of successful waste
diversion efforts across the province, this year's awards program will recognize
various levels of municipal achievement with gold, silver and bronze certificates.
Please review the criteria in the "Municipal Waste Reduction Achievement"
section of the enclosed nomination p~ckage. If your community qualifies, please
consider submitting a nomination to RCO.
A wards will be presented on the evening of April 23 at the Boulevard Club in
Toronto.
We look forward to your submission. Please contact Brenda Berry or me if you
have any questions.
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January 28, 1997
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Attention: Dan Seekiags
Minister's Office
Ministry of Natura! Resources, Mines & Energy
House of ConunODS
Room 323, West Block
O"ITAWA ON KIAOA6
BY FAX: 613-996-4516
Dear Mr. Seekings: RE: Meeting to llevlew Options ~d to Fonn a Plan to Develop a Disposal
Site for U,RW
Having become aware of the breakdown in discussions between the Town of Deep River and the Minister
of Natural Resourj:eS earlier this month, we proposed a meeting between the four interested Municipalities
and the Minister to review options and start developing alternative plllllS.
Since that time both Deep River and the Minister have indicated dleit willingness to rcnew discussions,
dlereby achieving the principle object nf the proposed meeting - to proceed widl die planning of an
LLRW disposal site.
We accordingly feel that such a meeting is DOt necessary at this time, and would be an imposition on
everyone's already crowded schedule. Thank you for maldng plans to attend; your continued interest in
pursuing this matter is most important to its ultimate success.
Yours very truly,
Ian W.M. Angus, B. Eog" LL.B.,P.Eng.,
Reeve
Township of Hope
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Dear Mayor Hamre:
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In my elected position as the provincial member for Durham East, I recognize the
challenge facing each and every elected person. One of the most difficult challenges each
of us must face is change. At this time, changes to education, governance and funding,
along with the "Who Does What" disentanglement exercise, is very important to each one
of us.
As representatives of the people, it is very important for each of us to work
together and continue to conununicate. As always, I offer my assistance. As your elected
Member at Provincial Parliament, I receive a very comprehensive amount of material and
information on every issue - our office receives information representing both sides of
most issues. I would be pleased to share any of this information I have with you.
r am always willing to meet with you individually or collectively to help our constituents
undexstand the issues of the day.
I respect your hard work, dedication and contribution to your public office and to
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January 16, 1997
Ms. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T.
Clerk
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowrnanville, Ontario
L1C 3A6
Dear Ms. Barrie:
Thank you for your letter of November 13, 1996 on behalf of the
Council of the Municipality of Clarington, requesting that the
Ministry of Transportation name the new Highway 416 "The Veterans
Parkway" . I apologize. for the delay in responding.
The naming of Highway 416 is an issue which has attracted
considerable attention. While the practice of naming or
commemorating provincial highways is not one that this ministry
generally advocates, I can assure you that I will give your views
very serious consideration when making the final decision with
respect to this matter.
Thank you again for bringing your concerns to my attention.
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Jean Aclllnatowicz;~ Chair, Board ofGovenlors
David Home, President and CEO
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As a valued partner of Os haw a General Hospital I am taking this opportunity to infonn you of events
taking place at Oshawa General Hospital today. You may already have heard that Oshawa General
1I0spital's Board ofGovemors last night approved a major reengineering plan that significantly
changes the way the Hospital is organized. The Board ofGovemors supports this plan as tlle most
constructive way in which the Hospital can respond to the atUlounced 18% cuts in provincial funding.
111e Hospital had two choices to meet these financial challenges: cuts to all services which are
arbitrary and could seriously affect patient care, or, reengineering, which meant re-examining how
things were done to eliminate duplications and inefficient activity.
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bOtll support and clinical services. The reengineering process involved many front line staff including
nurses, social workers, physiotllerapists and the entire range of hospital workers. Physioians were also
involved in ensuring that we maintain patient processes by becoming more ellective in day-to-day
service delivery whioh is vital for patients and the community.
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positiollS, 25 will be eliminated. Approximately 180 staff positiollS will also be eliminated. 111ese
staffmg ohanges will be implemented during 1997 and 1998. All staff losing tlleir position at OGH
will receive notice and severance in keeping with Hospital policy and the collective bargaining
agreements. We have put in place a wide range ofstalfsupport programs for those staffwhose
situations will have to change.
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mean more authority and respolISibility for front line workers. We are confident that these changes will
enable us to meet our immediate fiscal challenges while we maintain the quality of patient care at
OGH. We will be reducing our operating budget by over $13 million as the first elements are
implemented.
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tremendous effort atld energy our staff are putting into re-examining patient care and related processes.
Only this way can we maintain the quality and level of services we provide to our patients.
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changes to our support atld clinical services while ensuring that we maintain our quality of care and
a~'<.'eSSibility to services by the residents of Durhatn Region and beyond.
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Central East Region
20 Rosa1ynne Avenue
Bowmanville, Ontario L1 C,3X8
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Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville. Ontario L1C 3A6
AGENDA
JAN Z Z 1997
Dear Mayor Hamre;
i$UNlGIPAlITY Of CLARINGTOO
MAYOIl'S OFFICE
On Friday February 215t, 1997, the Peterborough Healthy Communitiee; Network i5
hooting the fit'6t Ontario Healthy Communitlee; Central Ea6t Regional Meeting. You
are moot cordially invited. A6 you will 5ee from the enclooed brochure. the theme i6
"Thriving, Not JU6t Surviving".
We live in an increa5ingly tUrVulent environment. Rapid change. Down6izing. Funding
cut!;. Re6tructuring. For many, the 6ituation i6 grim. So why "Thriving, Not JU6t
Surviving"? Thi5 theme wa5 not ch06en in 5pite of reality. but becau6e of it. Thooe
of U5 on the planning committee felt we all needed 60me pooitive tiding6. We didn't
have far to look.
Nine of the many wonderful and innovative projeGt6 and activitiee; taking place in
Central Ea6t will be highlighted during the afternoon work6hof'6. There will be ample
opportunities for networking and for you to di6cu55 and 6howca6e your community
initiative. Anne and Martha will 6how U5 how to look at our work in a new light. We
will 5ee the Peterborough LETS in action. Come 6hare idea5 and be in5pired.
Thi5 i5 al50 an opportunity to become acquainted and re-aquainted with your
colleague5 in the Ontario Healthy Communitlee; Central Ea5t Region. Central Ea5t i5
a relatively new geographical region for Healthy Communitie:; and i5 made up of
Durham, Ha5ting6, Lennox and Addington. Frontenac, part5 of Haliburton. Prince
Edward, PeterVorough. and South Victoria.
Plea6e help U5 6pread the word by telling your friend6 and colleague:;. Additional
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January 22, 1997
Mrs. P.L. Barrie
Clerk
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street.
Bowmanville, Ontario L 1H3Z7 .
. Reaional 'Who Does What' Committee'
Mrs. Barrie, the Regional Affairs Committee of Regional Council
considered the above matter and at a meeting held on January 15, 1997
Council adopted the following recommendations of the Committee:
"a) THAT a Regional 'Who Does What' Committee which is to be .
comprised of the Regional CAO. and the Managers/CAn. '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."
Would you kindly inform the members of your Council of the above
decision of Regional Council.
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January 21, 1997
To the Heads and Members of Council:
Now that a week of major Who Does What rHDW) announcements is behind us, municipalities and
AMO are faced with the challenge of making sense of the Provincc's vision of disentangled government
in Ontario.
When this process began last summer, there was an understanding that the role of municipal
governments would change, and that overly-complex and arcane provincial/municipal funding
arrangements would be simplified and rationalized in favour of a more straight-forward and more
transparent division of roles and responsibilities.
Unfortunately, while the announced changes achieve these objectives in some areas, in many others
the division of roles and responsibilities is even more complex than it was before. On the one hand,
long-standing municipal concerns about school board access to residential property taxes have been
addressed. Municipalities will gain control over police services budgets. The assessment system will
be overhauled. Municipal Act reform will make municipalities stronger and more autonomous. On the
other hand, municipalities will be required to take on.complicated and uncertain funding responsibilities
ror social programs that AMO has repeatedly said should not be funded locally.
A preliminary review of the Government's figures indicates that even in the immediate-term,
municipalities arc expected to meet thcir new service responsibilities with fewer re.~ources. Although
the Province has suggested that the transfer of funding responsibility is a "wash", ligures released by
the Province regarding the changes in funding responsibility fail to take into aceount the elimination
of 5666 million in Municipal Support Grant funding, the cost to municipalities of assuming an
estimated 4.000 kilometres of provincial highways, and the finaneialllabllity associated with the
transfer of public housing to municipalities.
The Province has identified a number of contingency funds to protect municipalities from eXU"llordinal)'
cost increases. So far, however, these fund~ raise mOl'e questiolls than answers. How these funds will
work. how they will be accessed, and whether or not they will adequately address differential ill1paets,
still needs to be determined.
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That commitment is now in question. In any event, experience tells US that this type of fLlnding
tends to be vulnerable to cuts.
. How will municipalitics access the four-year, $8()() million Municipal Capital and Operating
Restmctllring Fund? Further details are rcquired vis a vis what services and programs will he
eligible,
. The Minister of Community and Social Services, Janet Ecker, has stated that the $700 million
Municipal Social Assistance Reserve Fund will grow to $1.9 billion, but she has not indicated
where the rest of the money is coming from. Will it come from municipalities? A municipal
contribLltion to this fund would be simply unacceptable.
AMO will continuc to press the Pwvince to demonstrate ils commitment to stable municipal revenues
and stable properlY taxes. The Province needs to back up its numbers with facts, and to provide a
detailed analysis of the impacts on individual municipalities across Ontario. It also needs to work with
municipalities to determine how to make the most effective use of the contingency funds.
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municipalities wi\! be affected differently. Counties, regions and large urban centres am concerned that
changing dcmographics will affect the costs of new social program responsibilities. Growing health
and social scrvice responsibilities will have serious management and workforce implications. Rural
communities face new costs for policing and losses in revenue because of the canccllation of the Falm
Tax Rebate. In Northern Ontario, communities face a limited property tax base and limited access to
adequate commereial and industrial property taxes in a resources-based economy. Some communities
will face difficult decisions and destabilizing tax shifts as assessments are updated and a new tax policy
framework is cstablished.
Thc Govemmcnt has indicated that its proposed Who Does What reforms arc substantially non-
negotiable. It is clear that the Govcrnment's desire to reform and control cducation finaneing is the
prime motivation for this initiative. The reforms that school boards are facing are fundamental.
Hospitals are also facing sweeping changes in the way they are governed. The Province itself will lay
off thousands of civil servants. The implications across the public sector are staggering.
There arc, however. a,pects of the reforms that we can work to improve. For example, the Government
is asking municipalities to provide $1.2 billion a year in long-term care funding as part of its $17.4
billion health care program. The Community Care Acepss Centre model for long-term-caro gives'
municipalities no semblance of control over costs or any accountability for how loeaitax dollars are
spent. A new, unaccountable special purpose body spending property taxcs is not a model that we can
live wilh. A.\10 has initiated discussions with the Minister of Healtll, Dave Johnson. regarding a more
appropriate and accountable model for the management of long tcrm care.
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We havc also begun discussions with Minister Ecker about continency funding for social services costs.
We need concrete, legislated guarantces that municipalities facing escalating social assistance eosls can
access adequate. equitable and timely funding in order \0 avoid property tax increa.,es.
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AMO will continue to evaluate thc packagc of Who Does What refonns and we will work with the
Government toward improvements, We will also be seeking additional legislative remedies to remove
impediments to managing the reforms and to provide safeguards for stable municipal rcvenues.
Municipalities havc a stated commitment from Premier Harris in the Common Sense Revo/utiolt that
his Government's actions "will not result in increases to local taxes." AMO intends to hold Premier
HalTis to his word.
On January 17th, thc Government announeed its intention to establish a team of provincial and
lllunicipal rcprescntatives "to advise the govemment on implementation and management issues...".
Wc have indicated to the Government that AMO must lead this process and that the scope of the
excrcisc must include:
. an analysis of the financial impacts of the transfer of responsibilities;
. a detailed transition plan for each program area;
. a thorough analysis of the workforce impacts; and
. a communications stratcgy that provides Ontario tax payers with an understanding of these
fundamental reforms.
AMO is committed to safeguarding the interests of its members, municipalities and properly tax payers,
Wc need to be at the table to ensure that the Province makes good on its commitments to municipalities
and to ensure that this process is open, accessible and honest.
1997 will be a ycar of transition with t 998 bringing fundamental change for Ontario. Munieipalitics
willlcad the process of change, We now need to ensure that property tax payers are better off for it,
AMO is convening a special meeting of the Board of Directors on January 31. 1997 to discuss the
Association's strategy for responding to Who Does What refolllls. AMO will continue to keep membcrs
informed of any developments in this process. We will furnish you with a more detailed program by
program analysis over the coming weeks. We will endeavour to provide you with the information you
need to conduct your analysis of local impacts. We would appreciate your fumishine: vour analysis of
local impacts to AMO once they are complete. . DISTRIBUTION
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DEPUTY MAYOR-SOUSMAnu:
TOM BURTON
COUNCILLORS
MARCEL BLAIS
TOM lAKOBSZEN
DOREEN OtIELLETrE
CLERIC-TREAS..ADMlNisrRATOR
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AGENDA
Mr. Terry Mundell
President
Association of Ontario Municipalities
250 Bloor Street East
Suite 701
Toronto, Ontario
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JAH 2 1 1997
MtJWCIPALiTY Of CLARINGTON
MAYOR'S OfFICE
Dear Sir;
RE: 1997 MEMBERSIDP INVOICE
Please be advised of the following resolution as passed by the Council for Tecumseh, at its
regular meeting of January 14th, 1997:
"Whereas the Council has neither received nor been able to ascertain through the
Municipal voice of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario instances of where the
Association has:
provided a critical analysis of the current Provincial Government's
purported savings and restructuring agenda, which agenda is
tantamount to a massive download to the Municipal sector;
expressed Concern over the haste at which the dOWnloading and
restructuring is being executed;
commented on the indifference to democratic consultative process and the
concept oflocal autonomy; and most importantly,
shown any support for the efficiencies, effectiveness and economy of service
delivery at the Municipal level of governance; .
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And Whereas the Council is concerned that the diffidence shown by the larger AMO
umbrella association may signifY that it no longer is capable of speaking on behalf of all
municipalities; .
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Therefore Be n Resolved that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be advised
that,it i,s. the intention of the Municipality not to renew its membership in the Association
in 1997; and that this resolution be circulated to County of Essex Municipalities and
Municipalities in the Province with populations under 25,000.
Council is now questioning whether O.S.U.M. and R.O.M.A., with their knowledge specific
base, might be better able to serve the needs and interests of their members separate from the .
needs and interests of the large urban, regional and metropolitan municipalities. Your commentS .
are welcome.
CARRIED."
Yours vel}' truly,
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CITY OF SCARBOROUGH
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Frank Faubert
Mayor
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150 Borough Drive
Scarborough, Ontario
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Telephone (416) 396-7222
Fax (416) 396-4286
January 27,1997
Ms. Patti Barrie
Clerk
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
BowmanviUe ON LlC 3A6
Dear Madam:
Re: Legal Challenge - BiIl103
I am writing to advise you the City of Scarborough has r~entIy commenced an application in the
Ontario Court of Justice (General Division) in relation to Bill I 03 (the City of Toronto Act, 1996)
and in particular with respect to the appointment of Trustees thereunder.
The application is for a declaration that the Orders in Council pursuant to which the Trustees
mandated by Bill I 03 are pmported to have been appointed are unauthorized, invalid and of no force
or effect. The application also seeks a declaration that any actions pmported to have been taken by
the Trustees are unauthorized, invalid and of no force or effect and a further declaration that any
actions which the Trustees may purport to take in the future are similarly unauthorized, invalid and
of no force or effect unless and until the Trustees are appointed in accordance with validly enacted
legislation.
The City of Scarborough is also considering the possibility of a constitutional challenge to Bill 103.
The purpose of this letter is to request that your Council consider participating with the City of
Scarborough in the above referenced application as well as any possible constitutional challenge
which may be brought.
The citizens of the Greater Metropolitan Toronto Area and indeed the entire Province of Ontario,
have much to lose if the "Mega City" becomes a reality and it is, therefore, most important that
municipal councils work together to take whatever actions are necessary in order to protect the rights
of our citizens.
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Your financial assistance and political support for the actions which Scarborough is taking are
essential if we wish to preserve our cities and protect the services to which our citizens are entitled
and have come to expect from their municipal councils.
Should you require any further information or documentation with respect to the matters discussed
above, please feel free to contact my office.
Your early attention to this matter is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Mayor Frank Faubert
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The Steering Committee
Ontario Family Fishing Weeken~ 30 2 30 PH '97
January 1997
TO: ALL ONTARIO MUNICIPALITIES
SUBJECT: 1997 ONT ARlO FAMILY FISHING WEEKEND
As you know, the Province of Ontario, in partnership with many nongovernment
organizations like the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, declares one
summer weekend (Friday, July 4 through Sunday, July 6, 1997) a fishing licence-
free weekend.
This special weekend includes fish festivals, clinics or educational activities which
may be held in your area.
Would you please help us publicize the 1997 Ontario Family Fishing Weekend in
any calendar of summer events you may publish or participate.
Attached is further information and contact organizations and phone numbers.
Thank you for your assistance.
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YOll must abide by the conservation licence limits set out in the Ontario 1997 Sport Fishing Regulations
SWlIlI1aJT. available from fishing licence issuers or the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Your limit
on walleye and trout, for example, may be two instead of five or six. Some fish, such as pumpkinseed,
have no limit. And, of course, there is no limit to the number of fish you can release.
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Fishing festivals, clinics, derbies or educational activities may be held in your area. If you would like
event infoffilation, please contact a tourist information centre near your home or destination, or call the
OFFW Event Information Line at 1-800-667-1940 or at 1-800-667-1840 (renseignements en frans:ais).
Remember, fish with care, and concern for
future generations -- of people and fish!
Anglers:
Please pass this information on to your non-angling friends. Consider supporting a local
event or simply introduce someone to the joys of fishing on this weekend.
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
Recipients: Member Heads of Council and Municipal Associations
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New Centre will pave the road to new partnerships between Aboriginal
and Non-Aboriginal people
Ottawa, January 27,1997 - A new Centre for Municipal-Aboriginal Relations has opened in
Ottawa to provide a national forum to share information and "best practices" on taxation,
governance and service delivery between municipalities and Aboriginal communities. The centre,
officially opened by Ronald A. Irwin, MinisterQfJl1<Uan Affairs and Northern Development, is a
joint effort of the FederatiQll of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Indian Taxation Advisory
Board (ITAB).
FCM, as the national voice of municipal governments, believes the organization is well placed
to playa role in the new Centre. " With the large number of Aboriginal people living on reserves
and in non-reserve urban areas, municipalities have a keen interest in fostering solid partnerships
with our neighbours," stated Past President, Mayor John Les. "This Centre will enable
municipalities to share their experiences in financial management, service delivery and political
accountability," added Les.
Chief Manny Jules of ITAB says he also looks forward to working with FCM. " First Nations
communities will face many challenges as they move toward self-government," says Jules. "We
share a common interest in bUilding effective relationships between Aboriginal and non-
Aboriginal communities and their respective governments," he added.
"I am pleased to support such an important forum for cooperation and information sharing," said
Mr. Irwin. "The Centre's work will promote positive and practical wOrking relationShips between
municipalities and Aboriginal communities". In addition to acting as a clearinghouse for best
practices, the new Centre will explore various forms of urban Aboriginal governance as well as
conduct research, develop' policy and organize pilot projects. It will also act as a coordinating
body Which could assemble teams of experts to provide technicElI assistance to individual
communities.
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Current examples of cooperation between municipalities and Aboriginal communities include:
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the creation of an urban reserve: Muskeg Lake, in Saskatoon; and
Grand River (Ontario) Notification Agreement: a cooperative arrangement for pnMji"'g
planning notification between First Nations and municipalities.
Several hundred service agreements for a range of responsibilities; most with
established provisions for dispute regulation.
Lease agreements between Surrey B.C. and the Semiahmoo First Nation for pa1<Iand,
inclUding a small Indian cemetery maintained by the municipality.
Liaison and consultation committee on Aboriginal matters in Nanaimo.
Yellowknife, Kitimat and other municipalities.
The Centre for Municipal-Aboriginal Relations is sponsored through the special fundraising
efforts of FCM and ITAB, and with a contribution from the Department of Indian Affairs and
Northern Development.
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For more information, please contact:
Nicole Loreto
Director, Public Relations
FCM
(613) 241-5221
Bruno Bonneville
Executive Director
ITAB
(613) 954-6764
Lynne Boyer
Communications
OlAND
(613) 997-8404
Note: This news release is also available on the internet at http://www.inac.gc.ca or
http://www.fcm.ca .
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CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesdav. February 4. 1997 - 5:00 P.M.
1118 AM '97
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Committee: R. Anderson, Chairman
R. Johnson. Vice Chairman
I M. Brunelle
l. Gray
L Hannah
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B. Nicholson
Authority R_ Boychyn
I Members: J. Drumm
C. Elliott
G. Emm
H. Hall
I R. Lutczyk
~tunicipalities: Town of Ajax, Clerk
I Municipality of Clarington. Clerk
Ciry of Oshawa, Clerk
City of Oshawa. Planning Director
Town of Pickering, Clerk
I Town of Whitby, Clerk
Town of Whitby, Planning Director
Township of Uxbridge, Clerk
I Region: Region of Durham, Clerk
Region of Durham. Planning Commissioner
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l.R. Powell Chief Administrative Officer
S.L. Hanson, Director of Corporate Services
D. Wright, Director. Environmentai Approvals & Planning
M. Peacock, Director, Environmental Engineering Services
M. Hrynyk, General Superintendent
K. Tate, Recording Secretary
Ajax Pickering News Advertiser
Canadian Stateman
CHEX TV
Compton Cable TV
KX-% Radio
Magic 94.9 Radio
Orono Times
Oshawa Central
Oshawa/Courtice News
OshawalWhitby This Week
Port Perry Star
Rogers Cable TV
Toronto Sun - Kevin Hann
Uxbridge Tribune
SUPPORTING
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OECLARA TIONS of interest by members on any matters herein contained
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re: New Provincial Policy Associated with Taxation of Managed Forest & Conservation Lands
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re: Redevelopment of a Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Program
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nUT corrttpOndence items #970J51, #970161, #970189. #970218 and #970219 be received
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AGENDA ITEM:
4. SUPER[NTENDENT'S REPORTS
(1) Sla ff Report #4120-97
Standardized Signage for the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
5. CHIEF ADM[NISTRATIVE OFF[CER'S REPORTS
(1) Slaff Report #41 t8-97
Agreement with the Region of Durham and CLOCA regarding the Designation of an
Enforcement Officer for Regional By-Iaw(s)
(2) Staff Report #4119-97
Property Tax Reform Affecting Conservation Lands and Managed Forest Lands
6. MUN[C[PAL AND OTHER BUSINESS
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Deep River, Ontario
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Dear Mr. Mayor:
Thank you for your letter of January 8, 1997. in which you seek clarification on the terms
of renewed discussions between the federal government and the Town of Deep River
concerning the development ofa low-level radioactive waste disposal facility.
While we were WlAble to reach a final agreement before the end of the year, there was
much in the Town's previous offer that the federal government readily accepted, and thus
I believe that there is a good basis for discussions to continue,
Your letter deals, in particular, with a number ofproceduraI matters that would pertain to
any renewed discussions. In this regard, I am interested in cooperating with you and your
negotiating team to establish the basis for future negotiations Or discussions, Having said
this, let me begin by dealing with your questions as you have presented them.
J. Is thefederal government still committed to the. Co-operative Siting Process. including
the principles of open and wluntary participation and Informed consent? ([not. what
alternative process daes the government suggest be followed?
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siting process.
There will be times when it would be more appropriate for negotiations to proceed in
closed sessions, for example, when discussing financial, third-party or other sensitive
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I support fundamentally, however, the view that at the time of any tilture referendum
on an agreement we might reach with the Town of Deep River, that the public should
have sufficient infonnation available to permit an intonned decision.
2. Who would be authorized to sign a contractual agreement on behalf of the federal
government? In view of our recent experience, we will require confirmation from you
that we would be concluding an agreement with a duly authorized person or body.
I recognize your concerns in this reglU'd, and 1 propose the following process:
Any proposed legal agreement setting out the terms and conditions under which
the Town of Deep River would be willing to host a low-level radioactive waste
disposal facility would be initialed by the chief negotiator for the federal
government, Mr. David Hill, and you, on behalf cifthe Town.
The agreement would then be reviewed by the federal government in order to
authori~ ministerial signature.
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Should the outcome of the public referendum be positive, a final step would
involve Town and ministerial signature of the agreement.
3. What wastes are the subject of the discussionl'? If wastes other than those defined in
the Community Agreement-in-Principle are to he discussed, specific details as to
characteristics an4 quanJilies will be required at the earliest opportunity.
As you are aware from your previous discussions with my negotiators, me'federal
government is interested in pursuing an integrated project that would involve wastes of
the same or similar characteristics to those defined previously with the Siting Task
Force but in greater volume. As already described in the employment plan:
Apart from the bulk wastes that may be disposed in the facility from Port Hope,
Clarington, Hope Township, and Scarborough, I would expect the facility would
be able to accommodate bulk wastes arising from historic activities as well as
those produced from-ongoing operations, remediation, and decommissioning
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As for packaged wastes, the discussions should consider Atomic Energy of
Canada Limited packaged wastes as well as those from other waste producers,
such. as electric utilities, hospitals, research facilities and others, whicn could be
disposed of in the facility,
Our planning assumptions IU'e that the facility should be capable of meeting
disposal requirements over an operating lifetime of about 40 years. It will be
necessary to more clearly define waste volumes and waste characteristics during
the detailed evaluation program and prior to lieensing by the Atomic Energy
Control Board (AECB). It is currently estimated that the disposal requirements to
be met by the facility could extend up to a capacity of 1.5 million cubic metres of
low-level radioactive wa.~te; As I have stated previously, the proj eet will not be
built until it is proven that its operation will meet all relevant health, safety, and
environmental criteria and it has been licensed by the AECB.
Because of the intention to accommodate these various wastes. it will also be
necessary for appropriate arrangements to be established between the federal
government, the Town, and major waste producers before we can proceed to the
evaluation phase of the project.
4. Should fUrther discussions talre place. how will the Town 's COStS, including legal,
technical and other expenses, be covered? Deep River has no intention of incurring
financial penalties by volunteering to pursue further discussions.
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As you ll1:e aware, the federal government was ~tiQg ni'~de ~e &~ ~(~ .J
Deep River with a contribution to fund your ~cipation in 'oUr pr~us (liscuSslOns
over the fall/winter of 1996. ConsideratiO'n of further funding to the To~ w11l depend
on whether, from early meetings between the negotiating teams. there appears to be
common ground for continued discussions,. and on an understanding of the purpose of
the funds requested.
5. What time frame is envisioned by the federal gQvernment to reach a contractual
agreement, shouldfurther discussions ensue? The term of/his Council expires in
November a/this year.
The federal government would like to move fOfW'dl"d quickly on discussions and bring
them to a positive conclusion as soon as possible. In this regard, we are flexible on
timing and look forward to hearing your views on an appropriate target date for the
discussions.
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Once an al,'Teement is reached between the Town and the federal government, I see a
number of phases to the project. These phases will include the referendum, the
evaluation, Canadian Errvironmental Assessment Act review, AECB licensing, and
construction and operation. While the federal government could possibly be the
proponent in some of these phases, it may not be in others. A number of parties have
expressed to us their interest in acting as a proponent of the project in some of these
phases.
I expect that the issue of the proponent will be clarified as discussions proceed with the
Town and with other potentially interested parties. Until this issue is clarified and a
proponent is identified, the federal government will take the lead in negotiating the
terms upon which tho Town of Deep River is willing to site a facility.
I trust that these responses provide the clarification the Town requires to proceed with
discussions. I have asked my negotiator, Mr. David Hill, to contact you soon to schedule
follow-up meetings.
I sincerely appreciate your efforts to keep the door open for. continued discussions.
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Th~ r~gular monthly m~~ting of th~ Clark~ Mus~um & Archiv~s Board of
Dir~ctors was h~ld at 7:00 pm Tu~sday January 7th at th~ Mus~um in
Kirby. #1997-01.
PRESENT: Past Chairman, Donna Robins~ Chairman, G. Brian Jung~
Curator, Mark Jackman; Vic~-Chairman, Val~ri~ St. Croix~
Tr~asur~r, Donald Igbokw~~ Board M~mb~r, Darl~n~ Sullivan~
Board M~mb~r, Fran Austman~ Councilor, David Scott~
R~cording S~cr~tary, Gavin M. St~ph~nson
REGRETS: Ex~cutiv~ S~cr~tary, Ang~la Harris~ Councilor,
Ann Dr~sl inski
**97-01** Mov~d by Donna, S~cond~d by David, to adopt th~ ag~nda
as pr~s~nt~d.
Carri~d.
**97-02** Mov~d by Val~ri~, S~cond~d by Donna, to adopt th~ minut~s
of m~~ting #1996-12 as print~d.
Carri ~d.
BUSINESS ARISING F"ROM THE MINUTES
BEQUEST PROGRAMME
Donna R~port~d that sh~ and Mark had att~nd~d a m~~ting with th~
Municipal Tr~asur~r and h~r assistant D~c~mb~r 17th. She r~port~d
that ther~ w~r~ some editing to b~ don~ to the report as it had b~~n
pr~sent~d as certain it~ms would not b~ al low~d by th~ Municipality.
The Programme may on I y be r~f~rred to as a guidel in~ rath~r than a
policy. Also s~ctions of the report which r~fer to th~ Mus~um as a
Trustee must be r~moved. Life insurance polici~s can only b~ accept~d
if th~ valu~ of the policy is will~d to th~ Mus~um. Stocks and bonds
must be wi thin Municipal guidel in~s. The guidel in~s can go ah~ad onc~
~di ted and r~ferred back to counci I. Once the guid~( ines have been
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Mark r~port~d that th~ h~at, hydro, gas, and floor hav~ all b~~n
con)pl~t~d. Th~ last of th~ itlsu/ation atld vapour barri~r w(,r~ b~ing
install(,d today and strapping and dry wall ar~ also b~ing start~d.
BOOK BEE
Mark r(,port~d that th(, Mus(,um staff had continu~d to work on th~ books
and b(,(,n abl(, to c/(,ar th(, Upp~r bin. Th~ first load of books hav~
gon(, to th(, r~-cycling programm~. Mark sugg~sts I~aving th~ low~r bin
as it will provid(, stock for th~ first sal~ in th~ spring.
CORRESPONDENCE
Gavin r~ad corr~spond~nc~ from th~ fOllowing.
1. John R. O'Too'~, MPP, Durham East ~xpr(,ssing S~ason's Gr(,(,tings
to th~ Mus~um Staff and Board M(,mb~rs.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Darl~n~ pr~s~nt~d th~ month ~nd accounts and (,xp~ns~s.
**97-03** Mov~d by Darl(,n~, S(,cond~d by Donna, that th(,s~ accounts b~
paid as pr~s~nt~d.
Carried.
CURATOR'S REPORT
No R~port
OllER HATTERS NEW BUSINESS
Donald apologiz(,d for arriving lat~.
Mark is to meet with Brian and Donald at th(, CIBC, Bowmanvi/le, at
7:~)pm Thursday to chang(, OV~r signing authority.
Valerie ask~d if th~r~ had b~en any word on th~ Mus~um hosting a
C~rtificat~ In Mus~um Studi(,s Cours~ from th~ OMA.
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Fran apologiz~d for arriving lat~. Sh~ also not~d that sh~ wil I be on
vacation n~xt month, and sends h~r r~grets.
Brian will try
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**97-04** Moved by Donald, Seconded by Fran, that the next m~~ting of
the board of Dir~ctors B~ h~ld on Tuesday February 4, 1997,
at. 7:00pm.
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Guide to Canadian Museums & Galleries. This page is provided by
CHIN, the Canadian Heritage Information Network at NO COST to us.
In exchange for this service, we provide updates to our page within
the CHIN homepage every two weeks. This not only promotes the
Museum on the World Wide Web but, the Municipality as well.
Each week, CHIN highlights one of the participating museums as the
feature of the week. This brings extra attention to each
participating site by posting the museum's home page on the
entrance to the Guide itself. We have the honour of being the
feature museum for the week of January 21 through January 27th/97.
The Clarke Museum has been participating in this project since
August of 1996. Thank you once again for your continued support of
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Uniforms, mess kits, medals, memorials, posters, photographs, banners, flags, and personal artifacts
relating to local individuals who served in the Boer War, WW I, and WW II.
In addition over 20 photographs afunknown soldiers from WW 1.
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One of the Unknown Soldiers from WWI.
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Museum News
Construction of new storage facilities for the Clarke Museum and Archives began in Ocotber of 1996.
The new 2,500 sq. ft. storage facility being constructed north of the present exhibit gallery is the
result of more than ten years of effort on the part of the Curator and the Board of Directors.
The new facility will allow the Museum to house its entire collection at a single site as opposed the
multiple sites that have been in use up to this time.
Event fees:
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Tuesday - Sunday 11 am to 4 pm. Regular Admission Applies.
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IN REPOSE: Victorian Funeral Customs and Practices
Date: Jan 01, 1997 to lan 01, 2000
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Death today has become an alien experience, ignored and forgotten too, are all the death customs of
yesteryear.
In the Victorian age, which ended in 1901 - within living memory - the average life span was much
shorter than it is now.
Diseases now considered minor were fatal, people were ignorant of health and nutrition, and living
conditions were appalling by our standards.
As late as the turn of the century, people still believed that you could prevent typhoid fever by stuffing
cotton batten in the door locks.
Death was regarded as an everyday part ofliving. It was not feared or mentally avoided.
In fact, by the latter half of the past century, death had achieved 'cult' status.
It had been ritualized to the point of being almost obscene.
A strict order of social custom developed over the 19th century for dealing with the loss ofloved ones.
Today, we can recognize these customs as our ancestors' way of dealing with their grief. The beginnings
of grief therapy, or 'good grief.
Event fees:
Exhibit: Regular Museum Admission Applies
Lecture and Slide Show: Call the Museum at (905) 983-9243 for bookings and cost.
Support Material: $2.00 plus $1.00 for shipping and handling.
To order Support Material write to the Museum and include a cheque or money order.
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Sailsbury Funeral- Newtonnville, Ontario May I, 1894
Collection - Clarke Museum and Archives
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About the Collections
Agricultural Impliments, textiles, fine art, archaelogical material,
toys, funeral material, communication equipment, furniture, achitectural materials.
This is a local institution.
The institution can he categorized as the following:
o Archives
o Museum
o Designated Heritage Building
Arehives
Archives collection designed primarily for genealogical research
for the local area.
o Architectural Records
o Cartographic Materials
o Graphic Materials
o Microforms
o Moving Images
o Textual Records
o Legal, Government, Education
Decorative Arts
19th and early 20th century paintings, prints, photographs, and
drawings. 19th century fUrniture, male and female clothing, quilts
coverlets, limited jewlery, ceramics, and porcelain.
o CeramicsIPorcelainlPottery
o Costumes
o FurniturelFurnishings
o Glass
o MetaIworklSilverworklGoldwork
o Textilesffapestry
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Human History
Massey Harris Agricultural impliments, limited aboriginal material
WW I medals, recreational, religious. limited sports, limited toys
and games, limited railway transport, film to video transftrs.
[I Agricultural
LJ Animal Husbandry
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I' Clocks, Time-keeping devices
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u Forestry
o FurnitureIFurnishings
c Household Objects/Domestic Technology
o Imaging
c Photographs
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c Medals
o Medica! History and Technology
c Recreational Objects
o ReligiouslLiturgica! Objects
o Sports Equipment
o Toys and Games
o Transportation
c Railway Transport
o Orono Provincial Forestry Collection
Number of Objects in Collection: 12,000
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Literacy Network of Durham Region
58 Ross/and Road West
Oshawa, Ontario
LlG 2V5 (905)-725-4786
fax (905) 434-5441
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
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January 20, 1997
Municipality ofClarington Municipal Office
Mayor Diane Hamre
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
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Dear Mayor Hamre:
The Literacy Network of Durham Region is pleased to announce that the Region of Durham has
declared Family Literacy Week as February 22 to March 1, 1997.
This event gives us the opportunity to promote family literacy in Durham Region through the
organizing of special events and media involvement. It is our hope that members of the community
throughout Durham Region will join in our effort to make this week a fruitful one.
As Mayor of the Municipality ofClarington, the Literacy Network recognizes the influence that you
would have to promote literacy during Family Literacy Week. If you would like to share, with the
literacy community, any plans you may have to promote awareness please contact Jeonine Agnew-
Kata at (905) 725-4786.
For your infonnation I have included a package on literacy. I hope you will find the infonnation
informative and if you have any questions please call me.
Thank you for your continued support.
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OLe's "Bottom Line" Series
More than two million adults in Ontario have difficulty handling
the reading and writing tasks they encounter in everyday life. These
people are your neighbours. your' co-workers, and your relatives.
You might even count yourself among those who find it hard to read
and write.
OLe's "Bottom Line" series has been developed to raise awareness
of issues and impacts related to adult literacy in Ontario.
Fact sheets in this series include:
'1. Basic Literacy Facts and Figures
2. Literacy and Health
3. Literacy and Safety
4. Literacy and Crime'
s. Workplace Literacy
6. Literacy and Aging
7. Family Literacy
Cont1ct tM Ontario literacy Coalition. 365 Bloor Street E., #1003. Toronto, Ontario M4W 114 . (416) 96]-5787
Graphic Design by the Southwestern literacy Desktop Publishing Centre
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What is literacy?
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Maria can't read anything. Mohammed can read and write some words
and simple sentences in English, but that's about all. Theresa can read
most printed materials aloud, but says she often doesn't understand
what she reads. David reads, writes and understands difficult materials
with ease. In fact, David seems to be able to read "between the lines". He
can critically evaluate most of the print material that comes across his
desk.
The dictionary defines literacy as "the ability to read and write", but
Maria, Mohammed, Theresa, and Davjd remind us literacy is not an all or
none condition. Instead literacy skiUsexist along a continuum.
Literacy Levels for Canadians
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adutt Canadians do not have the skilis to
deal with the majority of printed materials
that they are faced with in evel)'day life,
o Level 3: 21 % or 4 miliion adult
Canadians have the skills to carry out
reading tasks when the reading
materials are simple and clearly laid out.
They do not have the skilis to cope with
unfamiliar or complex reading material.
o Level 4: 620/0 of adult Canadians
have the skills to carry out most evel)'-
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Ontario literacy Coalition. ]65 Bloor Street E., #1003, Toronto, Ontario M4W 314 .. (416) 963-5787
Fact Sheet # I
Statistics Canada defines literacy as "the information
processing skills necessary to use the printed
. material commonly encountered at work, at home,
and .in thecomniunity." Using this definition, and a
rating scale of I. to 4, researchers at Statistics
Canada have measured the literacy skills of
Canadian adults; I
Like Maria and Mohammed, people at levels land 2
have greatdifficul,ty c::oping with print. People In
this group have traditionally been described as
illiterate, meaning that they lack the basic literacy
skills needed in everyday life. People at level 3,
like Theresa, can handle most common, simple
reading tasks but have difficulty and are likely to
avoid reading, if the content is unfamiliar or the
text is not clearly laid out. Only people like David,
at level 4, have the critical literacy skills needed
to function effectively in Canada's technologically
complex, information-rich society.
Is there really an adult literacy problem in Ontario?
There's a big adult literacy problem in Ontario. Roughly two adults in every five lack the
literacy skills needed to successfully handle common, everyday literacy tasks.
Statistics Canada's 1989 survey found that seventeen out of every hundred adults Ontario
(17%) age 16 years and up lack basic literacy skills in either official language. That's over one
million adult Ontarians! Of these seventeen, nine can't read in English or French at all, like
Maria. Another eight can use print, but only in a very limited way, such as finding a familiar
word in a simple text. Like Mohammed's skills, their skills are clearly inadequate for
everyday work and life functions.
An additional twenty-one adults in every hundred in Ontario (21 %) function at "level 3", like
Theresa. Though they may not view themselves as having a literacy problem, they don't have
sufficient skills to cope with common but more complex reading materials.
In total, 38% of adults in Ontario don't have adequate literacy skills. As we said, it's a big
problem.
What's the impact of Ontario's adult literacy problem?
Research clearly shows that people who lack literacy skills are seriously disadvantaged.
There's a strong connection between low literacy levels and poor health, higher than average
rates of unemployment, low income, poor a.cademic achievement by theirchlldren, poor'
social integration, low self-esteem and above average rates of incarceration.
Ontario's literacy problem is very expensive. The Canadian Business Task Force on Literacy
(1988) estimates the cost of illiteracy to Canadian business at about $4 Mllion annually,
and to society as a whole at over $10 blIlion annually. These costs take the form of higher
health care bills, higher dependence on government assistance, lower productivity rates,
higher crime rates, foregone taxes, and decreaseo rates of participation in volunteer
activities and community life!
Can we afford to tackle Ontario's literacy problem?
We can't afford not to. The negative economic impacts of Ontario's literacy problem are massive,
even if the problem accounts for only a fraction of the costs mentioned above.
Perhaps even more important, we can't afford the socialc()sts of Ontario's literacy problem
either. Though it may not be possible to put a price tag on the personal costs and pain of
millions who struggle with literacy, we know that itwill cost us far too much as a society, if as
we move ahead we leave a significant portion of the population behind.
For more information, contact the OLe or:
Literacy Network of Durham Region
58 RosslandRoadWest
Oshawa, Ontario LlG 2V5
(905) 725-4786 1-800-263-0993
References:
I Jones S. (1992) Survey of Adult Uteracy in Ontario. Toronto: The Queens Printer. 1992.
2 Canadian Business Task Force on Uteracy (1988), Measuring the COSts of Illiteracy in Canada.
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your health!
Maria has diabetes. She needs to follow a restricted diet and take several
medications prescribed by her family physician at regular intervals each day.
But Maria is unable to read food labels or the instructions that come with her
prescription medicines. Maria's literacy problems are a hazard to her health!
Research shows that people with poor literacy skills, like Maria, are at
significantly increased risk of poor health.' A report commissioned by the
Ontario Public Health Association concludes that:
"The evidence is dear and unambiguous: illiteracy has a major, negative
impact on health. That is the major findmgof our research. (1990)".'
Poor literacy skills sabotage appropriate medical treatment. People who can't
read are unable to access critic.a1 health information which is so often
provided in print format. They are more likely to mistake one medication for
another, and to take incorrect dosages atincorrect intervals. These simple
errors can lead to deadly results.'"
Poor literacy skills have also been shown to undetrnine health promotion
efforts that rely on printed communication. Canada's Health Promotion
Survey (1988) found that that lack of education (taken as an indicator of
illiteracy) is correlated with unhealthy behaviours like smoking, lack of
exercise and lack of preventive care (such as breast exams, blood pressure
checks, pap smears, etc.). As the war against AIDs continues to rely on printed
sex education materials, public health otficials have called illiteracy a major
ally of the virus which causes AIDs.
Reading, Rights and Health Car.e
Theresa enters hospital for exploratory su~ery. An admissions clerk hands
her a three page consent form which outlines the procedures and lists the
possible risks. As directed by the clerk, Theresa signs the form but she
doesn't understand what she's agreed to.
The law states that patients must receive information about medical
procedures and their risks before receiving treatment. In fact, most hospitals
require patients to give "informed" consent in writing before medical
treatment is provided. Every day in Ontario people with poor literacy skills, .
like Theresa, consent to treatmentbut.are not truly informed. Then, when
they are sent home from hospital, they are often given written instructions
about the follow-up care needed to speed their recovery. Once again, poor
literacy skills get in the way of appropriate treatment.
OLe's Bottom Line Senes
Fact Sheet #2
Ontario Literacy Coalition. 365 Bloor Street E., #1003, Toronto, Ontario M4W ll4. (416) 963-5787
People with poor literacy skills and poor health are further disadvantaged when things go
wrong with their health care. Like other patients, they are required to fill out written
complaints forms if they believe they have suffered from medical incompetence or
malpractice. In these situations the lack of literacy skills often proves to be an
insurmountable barrier to lodging a complaInt.
Rx: Literacy instruction for reduced health care spending
As health care costs skyrocket, governments must find ways to promote health, preVent
illness and provide health care treatments at lower costs. It's clear that Ontario's adult
literacy problem contributes to costly errors in diagnosis and treatment, and undermines
health promotion strategies. Patients with poor literacy skills are at greater risk for health
problems, yet are also poor candidates for lower-<:ost, in-home, self-managed care options,
which often require patients to keep written records and follow written directions.
The bottom line
Uteracy is a health issue.
Uteracy instruction supports health promotion and leads to lower health care
costs.
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For more information, contact the OLe or:
Literacy Network of Durham Region
58 Rossland Road West
Oshawa, Ontario L1 G 2V5
(905) 7254786 1-800-263"0993
References
I Weiss. B.D., Hare. G. McGee, D.L and D'Estelle, S. (1992) "Health Status of Illiterate Adults: relations between
literacy and health status among persons with low literacy skills'.', Journal of the American' Board of Family
Practitioners, 5: p. 257-264.
2 Ontario Public Health Association (1990) Uteracy and Health Project, Phase One. Toronto: Ontario Public
Health Association.
3 Ibid.
" Journal of the American Medical Association (1995)
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James works in forestry, cutting down trees. Nathaniel has been a miner for
twenty years. Margaret is the first female tractor trailer driver ever employed
by a major petrochemical company. What do James, Nathaniel and Margaret
have in common? They all work in hazardous occupations. What else? AIl three
have great difficulty reading.
There's one more thing they have in common. Like other workers with poor
literacy skills, James, Nathaniel and Margaret are at significantly higher risk of
being in accidents at work and at home than their friends and co-workers who
read well.
Data from Statistics Canada shows that people with low literacy skills are over-
represented in the most hazardous industries - such as chemicals and
petrochemicals - as wellas in primary industries like fishing and forestry.' The
incidence of accidents in these industries is relatively high for all workers.
Those who are poor readers are at even greater risk than average.
Most workplaces post safety regulations aqdemergency procedures. Workers.
who can't read this information, the labels on hazardous materials, or the
instructions on machines and fire extinguishers lack critical protection against
workplace accidents. 2
Don't think that James, Nathaniel or Margaret don't have to read to do their
jobs. Most employed adults in Ontario who are functionally illiterate report
that they are required to read notices, labels or forms at work. About four in
ten report that they are required to read manuals or other instructions.
Is your personal safety affected by Ontario's. literacy problem? You bet it is.
You are at risk Of being injured if yourneighbou'r or co-worker can't follow
printed safety instructions. . .
The bottom line
literacy is a safety issue.
literacy instruction supports safety_promotion and leads to lower
accident rates.
OLC.s Bottom Line Series
Fact Sheet #3
Ontario literacy Coalition. 365 Bloor Street E.. ~IOO]. Toronto, Ontario M4W 314 . (416) 963.5787
Literacy Network ofDurbam Region
58 Rossland Road West
Oshawa, Ontario LlG 2V5
(905) 725-4786 1-800-263-0993
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References
I Jones S. (1992) Survey of Adult Uteracy in Ontario. Toronto: The Queens Printer, 1992.
2 Ontario Public Health Association (1990) Uter.i.cy and Health Project, Phase One. Toronto: Ontario Public
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Crime
Invisible chains: lin~ing literacy and crime
People working in correctional systems have long been aware of the
relationship between poor literacy skills and crime. Several U.S. states have
been so concerned about this relationship that they've enacted or proposed
legislation requiring prisoners to improve their literacy skills before being
released.
Various Canadian and American sources suggest that between one quarter and
two thirds of all prisoners are "functionaIlyilliterate".' Correctional Services
Canada recently estimated that as many as 65% of prison inmates lack literacy
skills.
Can literacy actually prevent crime? .
Not much research has been done to evaluate whether literacy can prevent
criminal behaviour. However, one recent long-term study clearly supports the
view that literacy may aid crime prevention. In this study children in a "high
risk" area participated in a pre-school literacy program which emphasized the
thinking and learning skills associated with liter;icy. The program also included
a strong component for parents. Those who participated in the literacy
program had significantly lower rates of arrests 'as juveniles and adults, than
children living in the same high risk area who did not participate in the.
program.'
Does literacy help rehabilitate criminals?
Rehabilitation programs for prisom;rswhlch have been shown to be effective
have stressed training and education, rather than psychiatric, drug or dietary
treatments.' Long-term studies show moderate to major (i.e. 50%) reductions
in the percentage of re-arrests, particularly among juvenile offenders, as the
result of specific educational interventions which emphasize the development
of cognitive skills. 4,5
These successful rehabilitation programs have focused on teaching prisoners
to improve their thinking skills and develop different problem solving and
reasoning strategies. For example, prisoners are taught to think about the
meaning of something which is said or done, or to consider alternative options
for response.
While these critical cognitive skills go beyond'simple word recognition (or
"decoding"), they are essential aspects of filnctionalliteracy. In fact, cognitive
skills like probiem solving andreas()ning are often learned through the
acquisition of literacy.
OLe's Bottom Line Series
Fact Sheet #4
Ontario Literacy Coalition. 365 Bloor Street E.. #1003" Toronto, Ontario M4W 3L4. (416) 963-5787
Low literacy and criminal activity are linked.
The development of thinking skills is linked with the acquisition of literacy.
Uteracy instruction supports crime prevention and reduces the rate of repeat
offenses.
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The costs of crime are extraordinary at every level. Lives are destroyed, property is
destroyed and the costs of incarceration are immense. Ontario can't afford not to invest in
programs which are effective at preventing or changing criminal behaviour to lawful
behaviour.
The bottom line
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58 Rossland Road West
Oshawa,Ontario LlG2V5
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References
I Newman, AP.. Lewis. IN.. and Beverstock. C. (1993) Prison literacy; implications for program assessment and
policy. Philadelphia, Pa.: National Centre on Adult Uteracy. Technical Report TR93-1.
2 Berreua.-CIement,J.R. (1984) Changed Uves. Ypsilanti Michigan: High Scope.
3 Williamson, G.L (1992) Education and inc:irc~filtion: an examination of the relationship between educational
achievemenc and criminal behaviour. Joumai"of Correctional Education 43 (I): 14 _ 22.
4 Ross. R.R. (1978) Reading and rehabilitation. crime andJustice 6 (4):207 _ 217.
5 Ross. R.R. Fabiano. EA and Ross. R.D. (1988) Rehabilitation through education: a cognitive model for
corrections. Journal of Correctional Education 39 (2): 44 - 47. . .
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If you're between 55 - 69 years of age, and you can read this, consider yourself
lucky. One person in three in the 55 - 69 year age bracket lacks the most basic .
literacy skills, I .
Your chances of being literate are sQmewhatbetter if you're between the ages
of 45 andS4. In that age group, one in five has a serious literacy problem.'
Contrary to those who assume that iow literacy levels in Ontario are traceable
to weaknessesintoday's schoois,d~tafromStatistici Canada <:le;iTly sh~ws .
that low levels of literacy are far more common among older Ontarians than in _. '
people'undettheage of 45.Th~olde;:You are, the lessJlkely you are to have . ..~
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With mandiitory retirement in Ontario at65 Yearsof iige. most peopleintM 45
- 54 year bracket need and expect to be working for another 10- 20 years. We
. areliyingjIl times characterized by economic ,i-e;;tructllring and high
unemployment: Older workers who lack b.aslC skilIlIare often the firsttolose
. their jobs and the last to find newernployment; .
What about seniors? .
Healthy seniors can be a vital source of community support as volunteers in
community organizations, yet research clearly shows that low levels of literacy
are associated with very lo~volunteerism rateS~ Literacy problems reduce the
pool of s~niorll who arewil~~gan~able to volunteerin their community.
. Healthy seniors are iusooftenaskedtbt)e childca.reproviders within their
. extended families and neighbourhoods.Again. research shows that low
literacyleve!saff~a senlo(s ability t6 perform this critical role. Lowleyelsof'
adult Iiteriicy arestronglYilndconsistently assoCiated with poor literacy and
low academic'achievement~ong thechildrenjn the adults' care. This means
that a child being cared for by an adult with poor literacy skills is less likely to
do well in school, than one. whose caregiver is fully literate. '
The older We get,Jhe morelikelyweare to become ill or disabled. People over .
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. on varied'~cl1e9ules,more f<i:illngeyesight, reduced 'lTI~rnory and hearing loss. .
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Advanced age, in combination with low literacy levels, is a dangerous mix, worsening the
health of seniors and leading to increased public spending on health care.' There's evidence
that among older people, the least educated (and presumably least literate) are the most ill.
In one large-scale study of people over the age of 60, the rate of disability for those with less
than five years of education was twice as high as the rate for those with nine to twelve years
of education.s
Lower cost health care options, such as home and community-based care of older people-
often depend upon the ability of the patient to coordinate his or her own care and the
communication among the people who proVide support. Seniors who can't write or read are
seriously disadvantaged when 'required to take a more active and independent approach to
their own health care.
The bottom line
Low literacyJsmostcotnmon among older adults.
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The consequences oflow literacy for ~lderadults are serious both for the
individual and forthe cOJDmtJJ11tyin which she or he lives. .
literacy instructioilcanproIDote the independence of older adults and lead to .
a betterqualit.Yof life as we age; . .
For more information, contact the OLe or:
. Literacy Network of Durham Region
. . .., S8Rossl~dRoadWest .
Oshawa,Ontario . .' J:.}(}2V5
(905)145-4786 1-800";263-0993
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I Jones. s. (1992) Survey o( adult literacy in .ontario. Toronto: Queen's. Printer~
2 Ibid.
3 Ibid.
4 Murphy; PoW. Davis. T.e.. Jackson.RH, D~cker, B.C., and Long, S.W:(19?3) "Effe"", o(literacY on healm ciu-e
o(meaged"'. Educ:ationaIGerontologyI9:311_316. . . . .... .
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. of Education. Bureau of Adult I Community Education'. . . .'. .
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Literacy at work
The vast majority of employees read at work. In a recent survey of people in
one hundred different occupations, nearly 99% reported that they are required
to read for their jobs. Other studies show that the literacy demands faced by
workers are actually greater than the demands for literacy faced by students in
school.
Low levels of literacy clearly affect the individual worker's performance as well
as undermining the economic productivity of the organization. Studies show'
that poor literacy skills in the workforce are directly associated with lowered
output, higher rates of absenteeism, higher accident rates, poorer quality
control, more customer complaints, higher operating costs and lower profit. I, 2 .
Recognizing the impacts of literacy on their bottom line, many business and
labour organizations take a strong interest in literacy training. Workplace
literacy programs are typically offered at the workplace, with at least some
part of the instruction provided during paid working hours. Some workplace
literacy programs even encourage family literacy by inviting the children,
spouses and other family members of the worker to participate.
Literacy training leads to results!
Workplace literacy programs have been shown to lead to: significant increases
in reading speed and comprehension; large numbers of students going on to
take further literacy instruction at higher levels; and many students
completing high school equivalency requirements. In one program, for
example, 40 hours of instruction prodUCed a 100% increase in reading speed
and a 10-15% increase in reading comprehension. In another program, 72 hours
of instruction resulted in an average increase in reading level equal to two to
three school grades.'
Employers have reported other substantial benefits from these programs as
well: increases in sales, market share and productivity; and decreases in
wasted material, machine set-up time, and customer complaints.
Literacy's bottom lin
literacy is a critical issue for business, labour and the workforce.
literacy instruction in the workplace worksl
Ole's Bottom Line Series
Fact Sheet #6
Ontario literacy Coalition. 365 Bloor Street E~. #1003, Toronto. Ontario M4W 3l4" (416) 963-5787
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For more information,contact the OLe or:
References
I Canadian Business Task Force on Literacy (1988), Measuring the Costs ;,(lIIiteracy in Canada.
2 Hart, K.D. (1991) "Understanding Iiteracy;n. the Canadian business conteXt:: Conference Board of Canada
Study", Basic Skills in the Workplace (M: Taylor. G. Lewe,and J. Draper. ed,.) Toronto: Culture Concepts inc.
3 Alliance for Workforce Excellence (1994) Models of excellence: a review of Ohio's award-winning workplace
literacy programs. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio State Bureau of Employment Services, ED 372-254.
4 Chang. KL (1989) Literacy and illiteracy in the workplace. In Adult LiteracyPerspective, (M. Taylor and J
Draper. eds.) Toronto: Culture Concepts. Ine.
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Uke many other adults in Ontario who want to improve their literacy skills,
Mohammed says he needs to become a better reader "so I can help my
children do well in school". Mohammed has fig1.lred out by himself what.
educationalresearchers.hciVe demonstrated through numerous studies: a . .
child's progress in school is clearly related to his or her parents' literacy. A
current, large-sCale study, for example,. correlated the reading scores of
children with 'the literacy skills of their parents. The study shows that twice as .
many children of parents with lit~ra<:y problems have low reading scores
compared to Children of more literatE! parents.'
Why is there aconri~diol1 be~~en parent literacy
and child literacy?
One explanation for the li~k between pareQtand child literacy has to do with .
the roleparentsr:llay helping theirch~ldreri learn to read. Children raisecI in
literate households are likely toei1ter:grad~ one with several thousands of ,.
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hours of critical, one-t!>-Olle pre-rea(\ing eXperiences behind them: hours sPent .
playing with magnetic letters on tne r:efrigetator, having stories read to them at '
nap and bed.tirtJes, and playing Wqrdand letter games on long car trips. in .
contrast, children raised in non-literate homes enter school without being
"reading ready".
The average Grade One teacher mayspend two hours per school day teaching
. a group of twenty or morestudentsfOl-ead -:that's 360.hours over the course.
of a schoqly.ear. Relativetoiliethql1s<ll1c1sofhoursofpre-readinginstructioiJ.' .'
that children with literateI>arentshave received at holIle, the instructionthaf
the c1assroolll teacher can provid~Js too little, too late.'"
Another explanation for tti~cortne(:tionbetweenpa.rent literacy and child .... .'. .
literacy has tb(\o with the.skills: and attitudes needed by parents to serve as' ..
effective role models and advocates for their children. Parents with poor
literacy skills often lack theself-Confidenc~ arid skills needed to support their" .
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Given the enormous impact'ofj:iiu:imtalli,te'racY<)n chUdliteracy,family. .
literacy programs are critical tothepfev~ntion of adult literacy problems:
These programs help parents andothei care-givers (e.g. grandparent$)
impr()ve the skills they needtosuppcirt~h~ir d:1ildi-en'sieaming. .. .. .. . . >."
OLe's Bottom Line Series
Fact: Sheet #7
Ontario UteracyCoalition. 36S,Blo,br:Street: E.,'#I003. Toronto, -Ontario M4W 3L4 . (416) 963'';'5787'
Family literacy programs often include activities whlch are directly related to the parent's
role in reiation to the school. For example, adults learn to read using children's stories,
school notices, and report cards; and to write, by writing a note to the teacher. In many'
programs, the pre-school children of the adults are also invoived, and their educational
program is provided both separately and together with their parents.
Family literacy programs have proven themselves effective, showing substantial gains in:
reading and developmental skills for parents and children; self-confidence and I.Q. for
parents; and curiosity and coping skills for children.s
Should family literacy programs be a priority? .
Family literacy programs should be atop priority, especially if you subscribe to the view that
"an ounce of prevention is worth a pound ofcure". .
The bottom lin
Literacy problems tend t()be p~,dfi;()moJ:l~ generation 10 the next.
One ~f the best Ways to support children's I~arning; ,is to enSure that their
parents have opportunities to improve theil"~own literacy skills, if necesSary.
For more information, contact theOLCor:
Literacy Network of Durham Region
58 Rossland Road West
Oshawa, Ontarig,LJ,(f2V5 ..'
(905)725-478~':17~()O:2():t:!>993, ,
References
1 Adult literacy and Basic Skills Unit (1993) Parents. and thei.t children: theintergenerational effect of poor basic
skills. london, England: AlBSU, Kingsboume House>' .
2 Jager Adams, M. {I 992) Beginning to Read: thinkinga,ndle~rni~g ~bout pri~t. Cambridge. Massachusetts: MIT
Press. . .'. '. ,
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3 Ziegler. s. ((987) The effects of parent invorveinentohchildreri',~~chie~en)ent. Toronto, Ont. The Toronto'
Board of Educaclon.Research report #185. . '. . ','. ' ,
4 cp. cit. Adult Uteracy and Basic Skills, Unit (1993).
5 Stich<, l:G. (1983) Uteracy and humariresources d~velopmentatwork:investingin the education of aduits to
improve the educability of children.-Adington. Virgiriia:'H~man: ResourceS Research' Organization.
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From Friends of the Farewell
3200 Hancock Rd.
Courtice, LIE 2M!
Tel.. 905-4362376
To Patti Barrie, A.M.C.T., for distribution to Council
Jan.28, 1997
Re: Publie Works Committee- GM site
When receiving the MlNUTES of our meetings of Jan.9/l 0, 1997 in the City of Os haw a
regarding the leaded soil from GM site, several questions were not addressed. Also, today we
were present at the OshawR Public Works Committee meeting, hoping to receive some simple
answers in preparation for our appearance before Oshawa Council this coming Monday, Feb. 3,
1997; however, one councillor at this meeting, who was in no way involved in or aware of our
recent meetings, stated that since 1989 MOEE criteria ( not new 1996 eriteria) had been
satisfied they did not require to give anyauswers.
Since we noticed there were some discrepancies between City of Oshawa, our minutes and
those received by you, we are sending you a copy of what we feel are still outstanding
questions/issues. We believe that this would be in all of our interest.
We would also like to thank you for your support in this matter thus far.
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Initially. the operator of the Solina.Road property had advised Golder that this property was I
~~ to receive commercial/industrial fill. Upon further investigation with the Town of
Clanngton. it was found that the Solina Road site was, in fact, only zoned to receive residential
hll. At this time, October 16th, a total of nine truck loads of fill taken from the edge of an I
commerclall industrial site had been deposited on the Solina Road site. Immediately composite
samples were taken of the dumped material and it was found to average 39.9 .pmn. Only fill (,-
meetIng residential guidelines was shipped to Salina Road after tti,s <late. It should be noted I
that the site had received sorted concrete and brick rubble on October 8, 9. 11 and 15. This type
of matenal had been tested to have no lead content.
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3. From 1991 to 1990, a planning process took place which lead to Ihe ultimate award of a contract
to Cannington Excavation Ltd. for the total decommissioning of the site. This involved the
removal of fill material down to the native soil, and disposal of the fill at appropriate locations.
4. Excavation and disposal began on October 1, 1996, and ended December 24, 1996.
5. Golder and Associates were engaged to manage the decommissioning process, and as part of
this. two inspectors were retained on-site so as to document and manage the excavation
program They also tracked the tonnage, the nature of the material being trucked, and truck
routes and destinations.
6. The 8.5 acre site had previously been laid out on a grid of approximately forty-three 30x30 m
blocks with each block being tested on a composite 10 metre grid.
7. As soil was excavated to the native ground level from each grid site. it was set aside and
analyzed for a second time to ensure that appropriate disposal site destinations had been
assigned: Acceptable levels are 500 ppm for rasidential use according to the 1989 guideline, or
200 ppm for residential use according to the 1996 guideline. It was pointed out the 1989
standards applied to all conditions whereas the 1996 standards are broken down (e.g., potable
water vs non-potable water, etc.). Further to this, the acceptable level for potable ground water
sites in residential areas is 1000 ppm for the 1996 guidelines where the fill is covered with over
b 1 5 metres of fill.
8. The contractor chose three sites for placement of fill materials:
a) The closed Ritson Road landfill site. Commerciallinduslrial material went to this site.
blOom's Auto Wreckers received commerciallindustrial material.
c) Property owned by Frank Lombardo, Concession 3, Solina Road, Clarington. This site
was the only one designated to receive residential material. although the other sites could
also receive residential fill.
Mrs. Racansky stated she had followed a truck from the Mary Street site to the Solin a Road site.
Her husband had taken soil samples in the same area, the results of which showed lead
concentrations 4 and 6 times above the provincial guidelines. Copies of these test results had
been fOlwarded to the City of Oshawa, Clarington and Oshawa This Week along with a covering
Ieller She indicated that this was done on October 22nd as shown on a photograph taken the
same <lay at the site.
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From: Libby Racansky for "Friends of the Farewell"
3200 Hancock Rd.
Courtiee, Ont., LlE 2Ml
To: Public Worl<s Committee
.lan.27,1997
Re: Item #7-97 Questions (6 pgs.)
I. Since excavation of the Mary/Bond site itself began only on October I, 1996, how is it that
1989 MOEE Guidelines apply to this project? Excavation, fill sorting and resampling clearly
look place after the new guidelines came into effect.
2. Can the City ofOshawa provide us with any documentation from MOEE indicating their
agreement that 1989 Guidelines were to be adhered to for the entire project, regardless of the
fact it was stated that the contractor was allowed to decide where the fill was to be delivered?
3. What specific instructions was he given by Golder/Oshawa as pertaines to responsible
disposition of the fill?
4. Was the contractor given any instruetions, explicit or implicit, in terms of the fill going to sites
outside of Oshawa?
5. What steps did Golder/Oshawa undertake to satisfY themselves that the fill was going to
appropriate sites? What assurances did they seek from the contractor in this regard?
6. Who exactly was responsible for determining that the sites receiving the certain quality of fill
were appropriately zoned?
7. What information did Golder initially receive from the contractor as to the type of fill that the
Lombardo site was supposed to receive? Did they request any documentation in this regard?
8. How exactly did Golder/City of Oshawa learn that the Lombardo site was zoned to receive
residential fill only?
9. What date(s), by/from whom and in what manner was the information about the residential fill
requirements of the Lombardo site conveyed to Golder/City ofOshawa?
10. \\'hat date(s) were the 9 truck loads ofindustrialfcommercial fill delivered to the Lombardo
site?
Il.Concerning these 9 tlllck loads, was the fill left in piles or was it immediatelly distributed? If
the fill was distributed, can Golder be certain that they sampled and tested the appropriate fill?
12. \\obt date(s) did Golder test the fill that was brought in these 9 truck loads?
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industrial/commercial fill which c(lJ1tained some samples thut had testcd at 983 ppm. Iftwenty
samples were takcn at the site, ,md if the resulting weighted average came through at 300 ppm,
would you not agree that this was extraordinarily clean industrial/commercial fm?
14 Who made the decision that the 9 truck loads ot'industrial/commercial fill did not have 10 be
removed from the Lombardo site?
15. What specific stcps did Golder/City of Os haw a take to determine tbat the contractor had
delivered and was going to delivcr !ill to appropriately zoned sites. after this "zoning
misinformation" incident?
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16. Do Golder/Oshawa know of any tm not graded residential, otherthan those 9 truck loads,
that were delivcred to the Lombardo site, or any other sites other than Dom's and Ritson Rd.?
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DISCLAIMER
Althaugh Durham College is willing to assist the public when possible, the results
of any tests cannot be considered accurate since
1. Invalid sampling protocols were followed.
2. Students carried out the testing.
Concerns regarding the environment, should be brought to the attention of the
Ministry of the Environment.
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I understand the above and have received a copy of this disclaimer.
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ANNUAL AUTHORITY MEETING
Tuesdav. Januarv 21. 1997 - 7:00 P.M.
MEETING LOCATION: 100 WHITING AVENUE, OSHAWA
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Present: B. Nicholson. Chainnan
R. Anderson. Vice Chainnan
R. Boychyn
M. Brunelle
J. Drumm
C. Elliott
G. Emm
J. Gra,y
H. Hall
L. Hannah
I. Harrell
R. Johnson
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S.L. Hanson. Director of Corporate Services
C.L. Conti, Director of Resource Planning
D. Wright, Director, Environmental Approvals & Planning
M. Peacock, Director, Environmenlal Engineering Services
M. Stauffer. Recording Secretary
Excused: R. Lutczyk
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
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WELCOME. B. Nicholaon, Chairman, welcomed staff and members to the meeting.
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DECLARA nONS of interest by members on any matters herein contained - NONE
ADOPTION OF MINUTES of November t9, 1996
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Res. #1
Moved by L. Hannah
Seconded by R. Johnson
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THAT the Authority mUlu/e. of November 19, 1996 be odop/ed as circum/ed.
CARRIED
CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS - B. Nieholaon
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It's been an exciting year as Chainnan, with a couple of key dates that stand out. One was the day staff opened the letter from the Province of
Ontario announcing.that the need no lop.gee existed to have the provincial interest dirc:ctly represented by appointees on the various
Conservation Authority Boards throughout the Province. David Archer and Katrena Halliday were very helpful to this Board and have been
g=tly missed.
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This also was a year that brought about different regulatory changes. I like to refer to 1996 as a brave new world, and I believe we have met
the challenge. One of the greatest achievements this term has been the commitment of Staff and Aulhority Members to meet these challenges
head on. Faced with these changes we had the choice to simply roll over and die or to improve. Although some of the changes have been
painful, I see a c:~oc:d attitude, a desire to become better and a vigorous enjoyment in the work of Authority staff.
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"" Chairman I've _ed elosely with both the Executive Committee and Authority Board of Directors and I'd like to thank each member for
their support and wise advice. There certainly was no shortage of opinion. The past Chairman, IIv Harren, was very helpful to me when I
first became Chainmn, and now it's time to pass the toreh to the new Chainnan to face the challenges along the clcar path of success.
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I take great pride in lhc fact that we not only survived, but we also prospered. 1996 was better than the previous yeu and I believe the coming
years win be even better. Thank you to Authority Staff and Members for the opportunity to serve as your Cbainnan and for your support.
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AUTHORITY M[NUTES -January 2[, 1997 - PAGE 2
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS
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The meeting was turned over to the Chief Administrative Officer who assumed lhe chair, and declared all positions Vacant.
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Mr. Powell stated that three calls would be made for nominees for the positions of Chairman and that no seconder would be required. Where
more than one nominee stands for office, an election by secret ballot would be conducted.
Res. #2
Moved by M. Brunelle
Seconded by R. Johnson
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THAT all ballets be destroyed in Ihe evenl of an election, alld lhal Salldra Hanson alld Doll Wright acl as scrulineers.
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R. Anderson nominated by R. Johnson.
Res. #3
Moved by J. Drumm
Seconded by R. Boychyn
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THAT nominations for the position of AUlhority ChairnuJn be cwsed.
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R. Anderson was then declared Authority Chairman for 1997.
R. Anderson assumed the Chair, thanked the members for their confidence and thanked B. Nicholson for his direction and representation as
Chainnan in 1996. "_
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R. Johnson nominated by L. Hannah
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R. Boychyn nominated by M. Brunelle
R. Johnson "stands"
R. Boychyn "declines with thanks"
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Res. #4
Moved by B. Nicholson
Scc<>oded by l. Drumm
THAT nominations for the posiJian of Aulhority Vb:e-ChairnuJn be cwsed.
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l. Harrell nominated by J. Gray
L Hannah nominated by C. Elliott
J. Gray nominated by I. Harrell
M. Brunelle nominated by L. Hannah
8. Nicholson nominated by G. Emm
C. Elliott nominated by R. Johnson
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I. Ha.neU .stands"
L. Humah "stands"
J. Gray "stands"
M. BruuclIe "slands"
B. N"lCbolson "slands"
C. Elliott "declines with thanks"
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Moved by R. Boychyn
Seconded by J. Drum
THA T nominations for the positions of the Ereculive Committee members be cwsed.
CARRIED
Moved by R. lohnson
Seconded by 1. Drumm
THAT the Authority Ch4imwn, R. Anderson; Authority Vice-Chairl7Uln, R. Johnson; and I. Harrell; L Hannah; J. Gray;
M. Brunelk; B. Nicholson; fonn the 1997 Erecutive Committee.
CARRIED
Res. #7
SIGNING OFFICERS
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Moved by 1. Drumm
Seconded by H. HaU
THAT the Signing Offu:ersofthe Authority be any two ofthefolUJwing: The Chaimwn, Vice-Chaimwn, Chkf
Administrative Offu:er/Secrel4ry-Treasurer, and Direcror of Corporate Services.
CARRIED
Moved by G. Emm
Seconded by B. Nicholson
THAT the jinns McGibbon, Bastedo, Annstrong and Armstrong, Oshawa; and Beard, WlIlter, TOTOnro be appointed
Solkitors for the Authority.
CARRIED
Moved by 1. Gray
Seconded by L. Hannah
THAT BOO Dunwoody Ward Malktte be appointed Auditors for the Central Lake Onl4rio OlnservoJion Authority.
CARRIED
Moved by t. HarreU
Seconded by 1. Gray
THAT the Toronta-Dominion Bank, 4 King Street West, Osh4wa, be appaul/ed Bankers far the Central Lake Ontario
ColfServoJion Authority.
CARRIED
R. Boychyn inquired if the services provided by the soliciton, auditon and banke... of the Authority were ever tendered. The Chainnan
directed staff to caU for proposals for 1998.
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BORROWING BY-LAW
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Res. #11
Moved by B. Nicholson
Seconded by H. HaU
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THAT the CluJinntzn or Vke-CluJinntzn and the Chief Administrative OffICerlSecretary-Treasurerandlor the Director of
Corporate Servkes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority are hereby authorned to borrow from time 10 lime, I
by way oj promissory note, from the Torollto~Domillion Bank, 4 King Street. West, Oshawa. the sum or sums nol exceeding
$1,000,000 to nuel immediate tulministraJive and operational expenditures until the Prollince of Onlam grant and sums
lel'ied against the participating municipalities have been received, and to give on behalf of the said Authority a promissory
note or notes, sealed with the Corporaie Seal and signed by the CluJinnan or Vke-CluJinntzn and the Chief Administrative I
OffICer/Secretary-Treasurer andlor the Director of Corporate Servkes for the monies so borrowed K.ith interest whkh may
be paid in advance or otherwise, at a rate not exceeding prime per annum.
THAT all sums borrowed pursuant 10 the authority of this ResoWion for the purpose mentioned herein sluJll, with interest
thereon, be a charge upon the whole o/the monies Teeeilled or to be received, by the said Authority, as and when such I
monies are received.
THAT the Chief Administrative OffICerlSecrewry-Treasurerandlor the DirecJor of Corporate Servkes is hereby authorned
and directed 10 apply in payment of all sums borrowed as aforesaid, together with the interest thereon, all of the monies I
hereinafter collected or received by the said Authority from the Province of Ontario by way of a Grant or from the
partit:ipaJing munkipality pursuant to Levy to be made in accordance with provisions of The Conservation AuthoriJies Act.
CARRIED
THE ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES REPRESENTATIVES
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Moved by L. Hannah
Second by B, Nicholson
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THAT the Chainntzn, R. Anderson; be appointed as the Authority's represenlotive on the Association of Conservation
Authorities of Ontario. Alternative designates are Vke-CluJinntzn, R. Johnson or Chief Administrative Offker,
J.R. Powell.
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(i) Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Regulation #145/90
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Res. #13
Moved by R. Johnson
Seconded by H. HaU
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THAT D. Wright, W.A. Fry, T. Aikins, R. Hersey, and J. Andersen be oppou,ted Enforcement Offkers under the FUl,
o,lIStruction and AlJeration to Waterways Regulation #145190. I
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(0) Conservation Areas Regulation #101/92
Res. #14
Moved by R. Johnson
Secooded by H. Hall
THAT M. Rrynyk. C. Dewey. P. Wannamaker, T. Backus, J. Andersen, and C. Grallt be appointed. Enforcement Officers I
un4er the Conservation Areas Regulation #/01192.
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REFERRALS FROM PREVIOUS EXECUTIVE MEETINGS
(1) Staff Report #4110-96
1997 Meeting Schedule - Board of Directors and Executive Committee
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Res. #15
Moved by R. Boychyn
Seconded by M. Brunelle
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THAT St<iff Report #411D-96 (a/t(Jched as Scheduk 13-1 to 13-2) be received for infomuz/ion; and,
THAT the 1997 Meeting Scheduk for Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings, as outlined in Smll Report
#411D-96, be adopted.
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1997 Budget Assumptions and Process
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Seconded by B. Nicholson
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THAT smll report #4117-97 (a/t(Jched as Scheduk 13-3 to 13-4) be accepted by the Board of Directors;
THA T st<iff be directed to proceed with the development of the 1997 prelimu,ary budget estinuIJes based on the assumptwns
alld liming process au/lined in the report; and,
THAT smll further be directed to notify the Regianal MUlllcipalily of Durham of the 1997 General uvy and Budget
Process.
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Res. #17
Moved by B. Nicholson
Seconded by L. Hannah
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THAT the Board of Directors ratify the actions of the Execu/lve Committee during 1996.
CARRIED
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L. Hannah mentioned that he had received correspondence from Ms. Marsden Barrick, regarding her application. The Chairman directed staff
to be forwarded the correspondence and respond to Ms. Barrick.
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Res. #18
Moved by 1. Drumm
Seconded by M. Brunelle
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THAT the /lUeting adjourn.
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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Schedule 13-1 of January 21, 1997 _
CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DATE:
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November 26, 1996
411 0-96
APPROVED BY C.A.O.
MEMO TO:
The Chairman and Members of the Executive Committee
FROM:
J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer
SUBJECT:
1997 MEETING SCHEDULE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Following is the recommended schedule for 1997:
Tuesday January 7 Executive Committee
Tuesday January 21 Board of Directors (Annual Meeting)
Tuesday February 4 Executive Committee
Tuesday February 18 Board of Directors
Tuesday March 4 Executive Committee
Tuesday March 18 Board of Directors
Wednesday* April 2 Executive Committee
Tuesday April 15 Board of Directors
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Tuesday May 6 Executive Committee
Wednesday* May 21 Board of Directors
Tuesday June 3 Executive Committee
Tuesday June 17 Board of Directors
Wednesday* July 2 Executive Committee
Tuesday July 15 Board of Directors
Wednesday* September 3 Executive Committee
Tuesday September 16 Board of Directors
Tuesday October 7 Executive Committee
Tuesday October 21 Board of Directors
Tuesday November 4 Executive Committee
Tuesday November 18 Board of Directors
Tuesday December 2 Executive Committee
Tuesday December 16 Board of Directors
* Wednesday meeting due to MondaylTuesday being statutory holiday.
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Schedule 13-2 of January 21, 1997
November 26, 1996
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EXECUTIVE RESOLUTION #104/96. DATED DECEMBER 3. 1996:
THAT the Executive Committee recommends to the Authority,
THAT Staff Report #4110-96 be received for infol71lation; and,
THAT the 1997 Meeting Schedule for Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings, as outlined
in Staff Report #4110-96, be adopted.
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Schedule 13-3 of January 21, 1997
CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DATE:
FILE:
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January 7, 1997
4117-97
APPROVED BY C.A.O. ~
MEMO TO:
The Chairman and Members of the Executive Committee
FROM:
Sandra L. Hanson, Director of Corporate Services
SUBJECT:
1997 Budget Assumptions and Process
Staff will be developing the 1997 Budget estimates during the next few weeks. The Region of Durham
staff have advised that they will require our levy estimate by the end of January so that it can be included
in the overall regional budget deliberations scheduled for February.
1. Budget Assumptions to be used by staff in preparing the 1997 budget estimates.
a) Staffing & Benefits
No increase in staff complement and no across the board economic adjustment to base salaries.
b) Revenues
i) Municipal Levy
Assume the same municipal general levy as in 1996.
ii) Provincial Grant
Reduced to reflect 1997 levels of funding for taxes and flood contro1.
iii) Fees for Services
Revenues based on fees approved in 1996.
c) Programs & Services
Cost estimates will be for staffing, supplies, and services required to support the programs and
assets of the Authority (see Program and Service booklet separately bound and attached as
Schedule 'A').
2_ 1997 Budget Process
* The Region will be advised of the levy requirements by the end of January 1997.
* The Region has the option to appeal the "non-matching" levy within 30 days of the receipt of
levy notice.
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S.R.: 4117-97
Schedule 13-4 of January 21, 1997 -
January 7, 1997
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A 1997 preliminary budget will be presented for review by Executive Committee at the March
4th meeting.
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The final 1997 budget will be considered for approval by the Full Authority at their March 18th
meeting.
RECOMMENDA TlON:
THAT staff repon 4117-97 be accepted; and,
THA T staff be directed to proceed with the development of the 1997 preliminary budget estimates based on
the asswnptions and timing process outlined in the repon.
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
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January 22, 1997
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Re: C.ommissioner's Rep.ort N.o. 97 -P-11
Ontari.o Municipal B.oard's Decisi.on.on Referral N.o. 24. (Estate.of
Mr.. James L.ovekin) t.o the Durham Regi.onal Official Plan, '
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File: 4:17(24) .' . ',.. Please Qu.ote Ref. N.o.:"fJ 9c7~
The ab.ove matter was presented to the DUrham;Regi.onal Planning ".
C.ommittee at the january 21, 1997 meeting. Thef.oll.owing res.oluti.on. .
waspassed: . .
"a) THAT C.ommissi.oner's Rep.ort 97 ...P-11 .be received f.or,
inf.ormati.on; and.
. b ) THAT a c.opy .of Commissi.oner's Rep.ort 97 -P-11 be
f.orwarded t.o.the area municipalities."
. A c.opy .ofthe Rep.ort is encl.osed f.or y.our inf.ormati.on.
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Commissioner's Report to Planning Committee
Report No. 97-P-11
Date: January 21, 1997
SUBJECT
Ontario Municipal Board's Decision on Referral No. 24 (Estate of Mr. James
Lovekin) to the Durham Regional Official Plan, Municipality of Clarington,
File: 4.17 (24)
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. THAT Commissioner's Report 97-P-11 be received for information; and
2. THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report 97 -P-11 be forwarded to the-area
municipalities.
REPORT
1. Refel'fBHto: 24 pertains to a 19 acre parcel of land owned by the Estate of
Mr. James Lovekin located northwest of the intersection of Highways 401 and
115 (refer to Attachment 1). The purpose of the referral was to redesignate the
property from Permanent Agricultural Reserve to Special Study Area in the
Regional Official Plan. The Special Study Area designation would permit further
study of the property to determine the appropriate land use designation.
2. On October 13,1993, Regional Council passed a resolution requesting that the
tv')inister modify the adopted Regional Official Plan to support the Special Study
Area designation for the property. However, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing.did not agree with the Lovekin request and Council's position. As
a result, the designation of the property was referred to the Ontario Municipal
Board.
3. In July 1996, the Board held a hearing with the parties being the Estate of
Mr. James Lovekin and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. On July
17, 1996 the Board delivered an oral decision to approve the Permanent
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Agricultural Reserve designation on the property. The Board noted it would give
reasons for its decision in written form, at a later date.
4. In late December 1996, the Board issued a written order confirming its decision
to approve the Permanent Agricultural Reserve designation. The reasons for its
decision are summarized as follows:
i) Highway 115 is a clear and distinct boundary between the Permanent
Agricultural Reserve designation to the northwest of the Highway, and the
Special Study Area designation to the southeast. Crossing the Highway
with a Special Study Area designation would undermine the Durham
Plan's goals for supporting its Regional Structure and maintaining the
distinction between urban and rural areas.
ii) Designation of the property as Special Study Area is not in keeping with
the Durham Plan goal of protecting agricultural lands.
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iii) Before considering the designation of the property as Special Study Area,
comprehensive study of the broader are~_l!orthwest of Highway 115 is
-required to support the need for urban development beyond those areas
already identified in the Durham Plan.
5. A copy of the Board's decision is available at the Planning Department for
review.
A.L. Geo . ,M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Commissioner of Planning
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
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Nuclear Fuel Waste Environmental Assessment Panel
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DEADLINE FOR CLOSING STATEMENTS
FOR NUCLEAR FUEL WASTE
MANA.~NT AND DISPOSAL CONCEPT REVIEW
AGENDA
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Ottawa -- January 24, 1997 n Phase III hearings-willconclude in Ottawa on March 27, 1997. Since this review is
not site specific, it is not feasible for the panel to hear CIosillg statements in one location as is customary in other
hearings. The panel has therefore decided to amend its hearings-prQ.cedures to allow the submission of brief
written statements (two to three pages) in which participants, who maoepresemations at the hearings, will either:
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. summarize their previously expressed views on the safety and acceptability of the proposed concept for
disposal of nuclear fuel waste in deep geological formations of the Canadian Shield; or
. indicate a change in their views in the light of information received in the course of the hearings.
Since the purpose of closing statements in public hearings is to summarize participants' positions, new
information is not accepted and questioning ofthese statements does not occur.
Anyone who participated at the hearings can submit a brief closing statement in writing. It should be received at
the address below no later than April 18,1997.
For additional information, please contact:
Ghislaine Kerry
Information Officer
Panel Secretariat
Nuclear Fuel Waste Management
and Disposal Concept Review
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
200 Sacre-Coeur Blvd
Hull, Quebec
KIA OH3
Guy Riverin
Executive Secretary
Panel Secretariat
Nuclear Fuel Waste Management
and Disposal Concept Review
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
200 Sacre-Coeur Blvd
Hull, Quebec
KIA OH3
Telephone:
Fax:
Internet:
(819) 953-0179 (collect)
(819) 994-1469
Kerryg@fox.nstn,ca
Telephone:
Fax:
Internet:
(819) 997-2244 (collect)
(819) 994-1469
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Community and
Social Services
Ottics of the Minister
Hepburn Block
Queen's Park
Toronto ON M7A 1 E9
(416) 325.5225
Minlstere des
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Bureau du Minislre
Edifice Hepburn
Queen's Park
Toronlo ON M7A 1 E9
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Dear Colleague:
AG[NDA
COUNCIL INFORMATION
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'.~lJt'.!~CJrALJTY OF GLP,;~;:if)GTOfJ
Mi\'iOH'S OfnCE
As I am sure you are aware, yesterday I announced the province's plans to streamline and
simplify arrangements between the province and municipalities in an effort to ensure higher
quality social and community health services for people in Ontario. .
Municipalities are an important part of the social and community health services delivery
system. They have long been recognized as best able to meet and adapt to the service needs
of their residents. Our plan recognizes the fact that we do not need to build a new service
delivery system, but that we need to get rid of duplication and integrate service delivery at
the local level.
The province will continue to establish the legislative framework and set the standards and
regulations in which municipalities will deliver services. Details on the changes are provided
in the attached documents.
This plan builds on the best the current system has to offer while making it logical and easy
to understand for people who need it. We will consolidate the management and delivery of a
number of important social and community health services at the municipal level and involve
approximately 50 municipal delivery agents.
Any change of this magnitude must proceed slowly and carefully to ensure that there is a
smooth transition. A Social and Community Health Services Implementation Team will be
established to provide advice on the various issues involved in the transition to the new
system_ The team will include representatives of provincial and municipal levels of
government.
Our plan will work to bring sense to the current tangle of social and community health
services. The reforms will result in higher quality services at less cost to the taxpayers of
Ontario.
Enclosed please find the more detailed elements of our plan for your infonnation.
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News Release
Communique
Publie egalement en fran9ais
January 14, 1997
ECKER ANNOUNCES NEW PLAN FOR SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
SERVICES
Minister of Community and Social Services Janet Ecker today announced a new
plan for social and community health services that will provide higher quality
services at less cost to the taxpayer.
The plan starts with a simplified arrangement between the province and
municipalities. The current maze of programs is costly to taxpayers and confuses
people in need.
The Government plan integrates the delivery of important social, community health
and housing programs at the municipal level. This will create a delivery system that
is more efficient and cost-effective. The province will continue its responsibilities
for standards.
On behalf of the Ministers of Health and Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Minister announced a.number of important decisions about the management and
financing of social, community health and housing programs:
To enable municipal taxpayers to share in the savings resulting from the
government's reduction of welfare benefits to 10% above the average of the
other provinces, the introduction of work for welfare, and the government's
crackdown on fraud and abuse, the funding of welfare will be shared SO/50
between the province and the municipalities.
The Government will establish a Municipal Social Assistance Reserve as a
prudent safeguard against unforseen local economic circumstances and
make an initial contribution to the fund of $700 million.
Child Care will be managed at the municipal level and cost-shared SO/50,
within comprehensive provincial quality and safety standards to safeguard
children.
Responsibility for the management and funding of social housing will be
transferred to the municipalities, enabling them to determine the housing
needs of their communities.
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The province remains committed to maintaining health care spending at
$17.4 billion.
Municipalities will assume full funding of public health programs, with the
province retaining responsibility for those programs with a province-wide
reach, such as disease control and immunization.
Municipalities will assume responsibility for the delivery and financing of land
ambulance services, while the province will continue to set standards. The
province will continue to be responsible for air ambulances.
The Government has taken important steps already to improve long-term
care. These changes will be maintained because they improve quality and
access to services.
Building on reforms that have already been made in long-term care, the next
step in the plan is the creation of a new provincial Long Term Care Agency
that will co-ordinate the system within province-wide standards.
Municipalities will assume 50% of the funding for these services.
The province will assume responsibility for full funding of Children's Aid
Societies.
The province will assume responsibility for full funding of women's shelters.
The Minister also announced the province will shortly establish a Social and
Community Health Services implementation Team, with members from both levels
of government, to advise on the best way to manage the changes announced
today.
These are major changes that will benefit every citizen of the province said the
Minister. This new plan for integrated social and community health services will
provide more efficient services, at a price the Ontario taxpayer can afford.
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Janet Mason
Director of Housing Policy
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CONTACTS:
Ministry of Community and Social Services
Phyllis Bennett
Communications Assistant
Minister's Office
325-5213
Kevin Costante, (social assistance)
ADM, Social Assistance
and Employment Opportunities
325-5570
Lucille Roch (child care and child welfare, violence against women)
ADM, Children, Family and Community Services
325-5605
Ministry of Health
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Geoff Quirt
(Acting) ADM, Population Health and
Community Services System Group
327-8370
Lily Weedon
Communications Branch
327-4537
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Christine Burkitt
Special Assistant, Communications
Minister's Office
585-6932
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Backgrounder
Document d'information
~ Ontario
January 14, 1997
A new plan for social and community
health services for Ontario
Background
The current tangle of social, community health and housing programs in Ontario is complex and
costly. The system involves a mixture of provincial and municipal responsibilities, third party
delivery agents and different funding arrangements for similar activities. The resulting maze of
programs is costly to the taxpayer, next to impossible to coordinate, diffICult for citizens to access
and frustrating for people in need.
Ontarians concerned about the housing needs of an aged relative, the sole-support mother
escaping an abusive relationship, the parents of a child with special needs for child care--aIl must
negotiate their way through as many as three levels of govenunent, telling the same story to a
myriad of strangers. There is no central point to offer advice on what services exist or to guide
people to the appropriate agency.
Ontario's social safety was built with no comprehensive plan to guide it, and few incentives to
keep it rational. New needs were met by simply creating new services, spending more and adding
lIlOre layers of bureaucracy, resulting in overlap, duplication and even more complexity. Little
thought was given to efficiency, effectiveness or costs.
Opportunities and objectives
The deficiencies of the system have long been recognized but until now, successive governments
have lacked the vision, the courage or the plan to make the necessary changes. The Who Does
What exercise, combined with the Common Sense Revolution commitment to higher quality
services at less cost to the taxpayer, present an ideal opportunity. It is an opportunity to create a
socia] and community health services system based on one simple question: "Who does what best?
or to put it another way, "What level of government can best provide quality services to the
people who need them at a price the taxpayers can afford?"
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The key to creating a new system is to start with what works best and build on that foundation.
Municipalities in Ontario have long demonstrated their expertise and experience in delivering
services for people. From child care to homes for the aged, many of our most effective programs
were developed in local communities. At the same time, community-based agencies and
organizations have proven themselves capable of delivering a wide range of services in a manner
that is sensitive to local needs.
For these reasons, our plan for the future of social and community health services is a streamlined
and simplified set of arrangements between the province and the municipalities. A number of
important social, community health and housing programs will therefore be brought together at
the municipal level to create an integrated social and community health services system that is
more efficient and cost -effective. The objective of this new system is simple--better quality
service at less cost to the taxpayer.
These new arrangements will have the following key features:
. Consolidation of management and delivery of social and community health services at the
municipalleve!, with the province establishing the legislative framework and program
standards within which municipalities will deliver services.
. The number of social and community health service delivery agents will be reduced from
several hundred to approximately 50 consolidated units when implementation is
completed. These new consolidated municipal delivery agents will provide local services
in a cost-effective and streamlined manner.
Municipalities will gradually assume responsibility for the following functions within a provincially
legislated framework:
Social Assistance
Ontario is the only province to retain a province-wide two-tier welfare system, in which short-
term assistance is delivered by the municipal level and long term assistance is delivered by the
province. Despite this costly anomaly, the welfare reforms being implemented by the government
have produced an unprecedented decline in the number of people collecting welfare in Ontario.
The introduction of mandatory work for welfare (Ontario Works), the reduction of welfare rates
to 10% above the average of the provinces, and the continuing crackdown on fraud and abuse are
reducing welfare costs significantly.
The province wants to share these savings with municipalities, while creating an integrated and
streamlined social assistance system The province will transfer responsibility for income and
employment support services for sole support parents to the municipalleve!, and will cost-share
welfare programs on a SO/50 basis with municipalities. The province will establish a Municipal
Social Assistance Reserve as a prudent safeguard against untorseen local economic circumstances.
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Child Care
The current child care system in Ontario is complex and cumbersome, with both the province and
the municipal level involved in funding, inspection and licensing. All aspects ofthis important
program should be managed by one level of government, and municipalities already have in place
the infrastructure and program expertise to manage, deliver and license child care within
comprehensive provincial quality and safety standards to safeguard children. In future, child care
will be a comprehensive service across the province managed at the municipal level and cost-
shared 50/50.
Hostel Programs
Municipalities currently operate emergency hostel programs directly or establish contracts with
providers. The province sets standards, per diem rates and funds 80% of the per diem.
Municipalities will continue to operate this program with cost-sharing at SO/50 for emergency
hostels and 100% municipal for services to clients served through domiciliary hostel agreements
and the homes for special care program.
Social Housing
Ontario currently takes part in a variety of housing programs financed jointly by the federal,
provincial and municipal governments, which are operated by both the province and
municipalities. Clearly, municipalities are in the best position to determine the housing needs of
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their communities.
Responsibility for the funding and management of social housing will be transferred to the
municipal level. As a result, conununities will be able to respond more effectively to the needs of
their citizens, create efficiencies in operations and reduce costs to taxpayers.
Public Health
The current financing arrangements for conununity health services are inconsistent and complex.
Public health services are currently delivered through local governments. We do not want to alter
that level of expertise, and in future municipalities will assume full funding. The province will set
and enforce standards and retain responsibility for programs with a province-wide reach, such as
disease control and inununization.
Ambulance Services
AmbuIance services will continue to be a partnership between the province and the municipalities.
The province will continue to set standards and will ensure the appropriate use of air ambulances,
while the municipal level will assume responsibility for the funding and delivery of land ambulance
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Long Term Care
The long-standing problems of the community care system have been successfully addressed by
the government. Community Care Access Centres are being developed across the province to
provide a single access point for services and streamlined case management. Municipalities will
assume 50% of the funding of long term care services. The next step in the plan is the creation of
a new provincial Long Term Care Agency to coordinate the system and set province-wide policy
direction and standards.
Child Welfare
The government agrees with the Who Does What Panel's acknowledgement of child welfare as
part of the larger system of services for vulnerable children and children with special needs, which
is currently provincially funded and managed. Therefore the Province will assume responsibility
for full funding of Children's Aid Societies and proceed with the planned restructuring of the
children's sector to better serve the needs of those children and families.
Women's Shelters
The government believes it has a significant role to play in addressing violence against women. In
recognition of that commitment, we will assume responsibility for full funding to shelters for
abused women.
Transition to the new system
The changes required to implement this plan for an integrated social and community health
services system are substantial and far-reaching. They will require careful and coordinated
planning to ensure a smooth transition, consultation with key stakeholders and sensitive
recognition of human resource implications. The province will shortly establish a Social and
Communiry Health Services Implementation Team, including representatives of both levels of
government, to advise Ministers on a variety of issues involved in transition to the new system.
Better services at lower costs
The new delivery system for social and community health services will have a number of
important benefits:
. Integrated municipal delivery of services will reduce fragmentation, duplication and
overlap, resulting in more cost-effective and efficient services and savings for taxpayers.
. By extending and consolidating municipal delivery to include a broader range of social,
community health and housing services, citizens in need of help will deal with fewer
bureaucrats, fewer provincial government departments and fewer local offices to obtain
the services they need.
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. Local management of social and community health services will be better able to respond
to local needs and conditions, avoiding a "one size fits all" approach to service delivery.
The reforms announced today will deliver tangible and positive change to the citizens of Ontario.
Their ultimate result will be reduced bureaucracy and higher quality services at lower costs to the
taxpayers of this province.
Who Does What
Social Services - Social Assistance and Employment
Current situation
The provincial government sets policy, passes legislation and regulations for social assistance,
employment programs, and emergency hostels, and administers and deliversthe Farnily Benefits
Program (FBA). Municipalities deliver General Welfare Assistance (GW A) in aceordance with
provincial standards. They may also deliver and/or purchase employment programs, and
emergency hostel services as they deem necessary.
Existing cost sharing formulas for social assistance are complicated and vary widely depending on
the program. For example, the province pays 100 percent of FBA and 80 percent of GW A costs.
Municipalities pay 20 percent of GW A while administration costs of the GW A program are
shared on a 50/50 basis. Discretionary benefits for special needs items which could include
emergency dental services, prosthetic appliances, eyeglasses, or funeral or burial costs are paid
either 50 percent or 20 percent by the municipality depending on the circumstances, while drug
costs for social assistance recipients are paid entirely by the province.
Current cost sharing for employment programs is also complex. For example, the province pays
100 per cent for some employment programs and 80 per cent of the costs of other programs. And
furthermore, even within a specific program, the cost-sharing formula may vary depending on
who is participating and what services are offered.
Social assistance is undergoing significant reforms. The Ontario Works program is replacing the
existing social assistance system for employable recipients and sole-support parents, and
incorporates the new expectations for work for welfare. The government is consulting broadly as
we design the new income support plan to meet the needs of people with disabilities and take
them out of the welfare system where they don't belong.
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Government action
We have introduced mandatory work for welfare -- Ontario Works. The principle of cost sharing
is being maintained with a new and simplified ratio set at 50/50 for all allowances as well as
administration. The new ratio reinforces the shared responsibility between the province and
municipalities in working actively with people to help them achieve financial independence as
quickly as possible. It also recognizes the ability municipalities have to identifY employment and
community participation opportunities for Ontario Works participants. It helps ensure that
decisions about eligibility for income support are made based upon a thorough assessment of each
application to ensure that only eligible people receive assistance. It also simplifies a very complex
set of cost sharing formulas and eliminates the confusing two-tier delivery system that exists.
Municipalities will continue to have responsibility for the provision of emergency hostels under
the new 50/50 cost-sharing arrangement.
The province will work with municipalities to consolidate the number of municipal delivery agents
to about 50, as recoII1Il1el1ded by the Crombie panel
As mentioned, the province is developing a new income support plan for the disabled to better
meet their needs and take them out of the welfare system In keeping with the 50/50 funding
arrangement for social services, the municipality will also cost share this program when
implemented.
Child Care
Current situation
The province pays 80 percent of child care fee subsidies and municipalities pay 20 per cent. In
addition. the province proVides 100 percent funding for support for special needs children in
integrated programs, and wage subsidies for child care workers. Resource centres that receive
funding get the bulk of their funding from the province while some receive grants from local
governments and other funders.
Child care is presently a discretionary program for municipalities. The municipalities involved in
child care manage the fee subsidy system, determine eligibility for fee subsidies and purchase
licensed care for subsidized families. Some municipalities also inspect the child care programs
they purchase as well as operate licensed programs directly. The province also licenses and
inspects child care centres.
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Child care has been under careful review, with widespread consultation as the province designs a
new plan.
Government action
The Province and municipalities have a long-standing historical relationship in sharing the costs of
child care services. As we complete the policy work associated with the new child care program,
we will be seeking active input from our municipal partners in the design and delivery elements of
the new program
For child care, the government recognizes that the total program should be managed by one level
of government. Municipalities are in the best position to manage child care, and generally have
the infrastrUcture and expertise in place to deliver the program
The municipal sector would also assume the licensing function. Child care as a major support to
both employment and child development will be cost-shared SO/50 with municipalities.
The government agrees with the WDW panel recommendation that Ontario Works and child care
services be delivered by approximately 50 consolidated municipal delivery agents within the
framework of quality standards and policies set by the Province.
Child Welfare
Current situation
The pro\ince sets legislation, policy and regulations, funds 80 per cent of Children's Aid Society
budgets, monitors, licenses, and provides review and appeal mechanisms and child advocacy.
MunicipaJities have a mandatory role in child welfare, providing representation on 50 Children's
Aid Society (CAS) boards and funding 20 per cent of CAS budgets.
Government action
The go...-ernment agrees with the Who Does What Panel's acknowledgement of child welfare as
part of the larger system of services for vulnerable children and children with special needs, which
is currently provincially funded and managed. Therefore the Province will assume responsibility
for full funding of Children's Aid Societies and proceed with the planned restrUcturing of the
children's sector to better serve the needs of those children and families.
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Shelters for Abused Women and their Children
Current situation
The province sets service standards, pays the full cost of support services, monitors performance
and pays 80 per cent of the shelter costs. Municipal involvement is discretionary. Where they are
involved, they pay 20 per cent of the shelter costs, set service requirements and issue payments.
Government action
The government believes it has a significant role to play in addressing violence against women. In
recognition of that commitment, we will assume responsibility for full funding to shelters for
abused women.
Domiciliary Beds
Current situation
Domiciliary beds provide long-term housing for people suffering from mental illness or drug
addiction. The province sets over-all policy, passes enabling legislation and regulation, establishes
the maximum per diem rate and pays 80 per cent of the per diem Municipal involvement is
discretionary. As with emergency hostels, domiciliary beds are funded under the General Welfare
Assistance Act. Where a need has been determined, the municipality sets standards, determines
eligibility and pays per diems to the operators as well as personal needs allowances for the
residents. Municipalities can operate programs directly or establish contracts with providers.
Government action
The province believes it is appropriate for municipalities to provide domiciliary beds as part of the
social housing network for persons in need of longer term support. Municipalities are in the best
position to determine the needs of the community and allocate resources. Accordingly the
province will transfer responsibility for delivery and funding to municipalities.
But recognizing that further work is need, the province agrees with the Crombie recommendation
that the Ministries of Health, Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Community and Social Services
work together to design service models. Therefore the province expects that the new social
housing program to be assumed by local governments will be designed with a view to finally
simplifying and integrating the myriad of housing services now offered into a more coherent
approach for people in need.
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Community Health Services
Homes for Special Care (HSC)
Current Situation:
The HSC program provides housing and support for 1,659 residents with mental illness in 166
group homes across the province.
Government Action:
These changes are consistent with the social housing direction in Who Does What. Municipalities
will assume 100 per cent ofthe funding for Homes for Special Care. Transfer of these programs
allows greater integration of these services. Residents will still be referred by psychiatric hospitals
and the hospitals will continue to monitor standards and provide expert support.
With these changes, access to services and program standards will be maintained - yet the
system will be improved by integrating at one level of government all social housing services
available to Ontarians - ensuring a single and simple approach to social housing.
Residents can rest assured that these changes will in no way affect the services they currently
receive; similarly, there will be no change for the operators ofthese homes, with the exception
that they will now receive their funding from the municipality rather than the province.
Long-Term Care
Current Situation
In 1996, the provincial government implemented two major improvements in the long-term care
(LTC)system. For long-term care facilities, the government moved to fully implement levels of
care funding to ensure that all long-term care facilities and their residents get a fair share of
funding based on their care requirements.
It also selected and announced the boards of directors of 43 new Conununity Care Access
Centres. These 43 new agencies streamline the system by replacing 76 home care and placement
coordination agencies and deliver on the lO-year-old promise offormer governments of "one-stop
shopping" for all long-term care services. .
The Ministry of Health funds 494 long-term care facilities (nursing homes and homes for the
aged) and 1,200 community agencies (community support service agencies, supportive housing
agencies. attendant care agencies, acquired brain injury agencies), and the 43 Community Care
Access Centres now established to purchase nursing, ~erapy and homemaking services.
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Municipalities are not required to contribute to funding of long-term care facilities or community
programs. However, they currently run 99 homes for the aged and top up government funding in
most cases.
LTC services are vital to Ontario's health care system. We've taken important steps already to
improve long term care. Under Who Does What these changes will be maintained because they
improve quality and access to services. Recognizing how important these services are to the
people of Ontario, we are asking municipalities to share a portion of the funding of these services.
Government Action
Long-term care remains a key component of our health care system. The Ministry will continue
to set standards and develop long-term care policy, while maintaining quality and accessibility
through legislation and regulations.
There will be no reductions in funding to long-term care. We are asking municipalities to share
50 per cent of the funding of these services.
The creation of an agency for long-term care demonstrates our belief that LTC is critical to the
restructuring of the health care system. The new agency will ensure provincial standards are
maintained and consistent across the province. Consumers will continue to receive high quality
LTC services in their communities.
Long-term care providers and consumer groups will be consulted about the development of the
new agency, which will require legislation to create it.
It is proposed that the agency be run by a board of directors comprising 1/3 provincial appointees;
1/3 municipal nominees and 113 consumers and health care providers. Composition of the agency
will be discussed with long-term care providers, municipalities and consumer groups.
The Community Care Access Centres (CCAC) will not be affected by the changes. CCACs are a
major step in the process of increasing quality, accessibility, and accountability. The Who Does
What changes are consistent with, and provide a logical next step, for the Community Care
Access Centres.
Land Ambulance Services
Current Situation:
The province funds and controls ambulance services as part of the health care system.
Municipalities are one of many deliverers of ambulance services. Only one municipality - Metro
Toronto - contributes financially to ambulance services. Metro pays about $30 to $35 million a
year toward the cost of ambulance services. Ambulances are currently operated by the province
(10), hospitals (64), municipalities (16), volunteer groups (13), and private operators (69).
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Government Action:
Municipalities will now pay 100 per centofthe cost of land ambulances. The Ministry of Health
will continue to maintain the standards for all the province's ambulance services.
We are conunitted to maintain health care spending in Ontario. The government is realigning
services to ensure better services for taxpayers with reduced administration and overlap. These
changes allow municipalities the opportunity to better integrate emergency services _
firefighting, ambulance, police, as well as social services.
The Ministry of Health will continue to fund and maintain central ambulance dispatch centres to
co-ordinate land and air ambulance operations across the province.
Consistent with its Business Plan, the Ministry will get out of the day-to-day operations of health
services like land ambulances. The Ministry will be the licensing body for ambulance operators
and continue to set standards of operation for service levels, vehicles and equipment, ensuring that
quality of service will be maintained.
Public Health
Current Situation:
In Ontario, public health services are delivered by 42 boards of health. The services include
surveillance and programs that deal with immunization, outbreak control, food safety and water
quality control, sexually transmitted diseases, rabies control, and so on. There are also programs
dealing with, among others, chronic disease, tobacco use, substance abuse, and health promotion.
Of the 42 boards of health, 27 encompass more than one municipality and are autonomous. Board
members are almost all members of city and county councils.
In the case of nine regions, public health is a department of regional government, and the regional
council is the public health board.
In Metro Toronto, the boards of health correspond with city boundaries.
Municipalities are responsible for 25 per cent of the cost of mandatory programs. Local boards
deliver mandatory programs, monitor and report on diseases to the province, and provide optional
programs services.
The province pays the other 75 per cent of the costs of mandatory programs and also funds
priority provincial programs - such as AIDS programs, at 100%. In Metro, the province pays 40
per cent of the costs while the Metro municipalities pay 60 per cent.
The pro"ince sets and monitors standards, undertakes disease surveillance at the provincial level
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Government Action:
Community-based public health programs will become fully funded by municipalities.
The Ministry of Health will set and enforce minimum standards, manage disease control and fund
some provincial programs such as immunization.
These changes will correct historical inconsistencies in the funding of public health programs
across the province. Municipalities will now have greater flexibility to tailor programs to local
needs while maintaining provincial standards. There is no question that there are different public
health needs in Wawa than there are in Metro Toronto; this new system will allow these
differences to be addressed.
The province will continue to fund programs with clear provincial focus such as vaccines for
immunization programs and the control of infectious diseases. The Ministry of Health will also
continue to set standards for public health programs and monitor their delivery at the local level.
Social Housing
Current situation
Social housing is rental housing financed by government to assist low income households,
including families, senior citizens, singles and persons with disabilities. There are a number of
different social housing programs in Ontario. All are subsidized by the provincial and/or the
federal governments. There are three main types of social housing: Ontario Housing Corporation,
rent supplement housing, and non-profit corporations.
Many tenants in social housing pay rents based on their income (rent geared to income). As this
amount does not cover the full cost of the unit, the government subsidizes the difference between
the amount of rent the tenant pays, and the full cost of the unit. The government also subsidizes
the difference between market rent and the cost of the unit for some projects recently developed
There are approximately 275,000 units of social housing in Ontario. Total subsidies are some
$1.4 billion per year, including $886 million in provincial funding, and $564 million in federal
funding.
Categories of social housing by ownership
. ORe housing and RuraVUrban and Native Housing totals some 89,000 units at a cost
of 53 53 million per year, including $142 million from the provincial government and $211
million from the federal government. Most public housing, about 84,000 units, is owned
by Ontario Housing Corporation, which administers the portfolio across the province
through 54 Locai Housing Authorities.
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. Rent supplement housing totals some 13,000 units at a cost of$8l million per year,
including $49 million from the provincial government and $32 million from the federal
government. Under this program, units are rented in private apartment buildings, and the
government pays the landlord the difference between the RGI rent paid by the tenant, and
the market rent for the unit.
. Non-profit and co-operative housing totals approximately 172,000 units at a cost of
more than $1 billion per year, including $696 million from the provincial government and
$321 million from the federal government. This housing is owned and operated by
community-based corporations which sponsor each housing project. There are municipal
non-profits sponsored by municipalities, and private non-profits sponsored by a variety of
local groups. There are also co-operative non-profits, known as co-ops, which are owned
and operated by their members who live in the housing.
Government Action
The Ontario government is transferring to municipalities the responsibility for the funding and
administration of social housing in the province.
Social housing is one of the community services needed by low income people, and the province
recognizes the need to integrate social housing, welfare and health services at the community level
to make the system work better. Integration also provides the opportunity to find efficiencies in
the system and reduce costs to taxpayers.
Currently, an applicant for social housing must contend with a bureaucratic maze, involving
various ministries, rules, forms and criteria, which often result in considerable inequity in
assistance.
The pro\ince wants to build on the existing capacity of local government and community based
agents to deliver services, and thus simplify the administration of services, and make it easier for
persons in need to get immediate aceess when required.
The concept of municipalities having full responsibility for social housing is not a new one, and
some municipalities are ready to assume the responsibility for social housing. There was a
tradition of municipal participation before the province became involved, and world-wide, there
are many examples of social housing which is owned, operated and financed by local
governments.
There are more than 100 municipalities of all sizes that have responsibility for social housing
projects.. Several large municipalities, such as Metro Toronto, Hamilton-Wentworth, and Ottawa-
Carleton. have responsibility for hundreds of social housing projects and thousands of units.
The pro\-mce will continue to set, maintain 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.
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The fmanciaI, legal and administrative issues involved in the management of Ontario's social
housing portfolio are extremely complex. It will probably take from two to three years to deal
with these issues before moving to a full or partial transfer of these responsibilities to the
municipalities. There will be plenty of time for consultation and negotiation with all of the
affected groups.
A major issue in implementing these new directions will be negotiating a new agreement on social
housing with the federal government, which is a major partner in funding and administering social
housing. Constructive discussions are underway in order to reach agreement on the
implementation of the federal offer to the province of Ontario to assume an increased role in the
administration of social housing.
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To Il,u {'jerk. (?<4H,'I3cd-n'(!,./ 1I.It,e.r:).foI-])t'STf'/;Juf(Of, /-0 M/E. COCUlei/
From, Friends ofthe Farewell February 2,1997
3200 Hancock Rd.
Courtice, LI E 2M 1
To: Oshawa Council Re: Re No. 7-97 (Placement ofFill in Clarington)
As you are aware, fill excavated from the tormer GM site at Mary and Bond Streets, now owned
by the City ofOshawa, was dumped in the Municipality ofClarington. Fill was brought to DolO'S
Auto Parts and to a property owned by an individual at Solina and Nash Road which is zoned in
the Clarington Official Plan as agricultural. This individual didn't obtain the necessary permit to
receive the fill. Tijis Solina property is zoned to receive agricultural/residential quality fill only,
yet according to your staff, at least 9 truck loads of industrial/commercial fill were dumped at
this site by the contractor engaged by the City of Oshawa.
We took seven soil samples from an area where fill was dumped by the above mentioned
contractor. All soil samples tested above the 1989 MOEE Guidelines for lead, and were well
above the revised July 1996 Guidelines.
The following should be of particular interest to Oshawa councillors sitting on the CLOCA
Board. Even though these concerns were also brought to the attention ofCLOCA well before the
last of the fill was dumped on the Solina site, CLOCA didn't pursue the permit process with the
individual landowner, though they should have since they were the regulatory body with
jurisdiction in this matter. Only after our letter of January 2nd, 1997 did they contact the
individual and make him aware of the permit process. This was, of course, shutting the barn door
after the horse had bolted.
It v,.ill now be decided by the CLOCA Board whether or not to grant the landowner a permit.
TIns causes us concern because decisions such as this should not be political decision, but
should rather be made by qualified, impartial staff members who are familiar with the pennit
process and the property involved.
Before being allowed to address you tonight, [had to attend a meeting of the Works Committee
on January 2Vth. At that meeting, I wished to submit questions that we, the affected residents,
felt had not been addressed at two meetings we had with representatives of the City of Oshawa
and the city's consultant. I believe that it was Councillor Aker who stated that as far as he was
concerned, the Committee would answer no questions, and r was not allowed to speak. r do not
appreciate having my. time wasted in that manner. I had submitted the questions to the
COnunittee, and few days later your Director of Engineering and Environmental Services
contacted me to tell me that the questions would be answered.
The filct remains that till from a City of Oshawa site was dumped on a property in Clarington,
including fill thai was not appropriate for the zoning of the site. Our soil samples show lead
concentrations exceeding MOEE Guidelines. We know that site fill is from severaf sources. Our
concern is directed to soil samples taken from fill that was brought from the former GM site at
MRIy and Bond Streets because this is a groundwater recharge area and we are residents on wells
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whose water supply may be contaminated by this fill at some future date. We were told at the
meetings of January 9th and 10th that the lead is not highly mobile unless the soils become
acidic. Soil compositions change. As it happened, last week waste snow removed Ii:om the roads
seems to have been dwnped on the same area where the fill from Oshawa was dumped. The 9
truck loads of industriaVcommercial till that were brought to the site in error, and Icft on the site
even after the error wa.' discovered, may pose a threat to the water quality in the environmentally
sensitive Provincially Significant Black Creek Wetland. Please note that this coldwater stream
flows tluough this wetland and feed Oshawa's Second Marsh.
The other concern we have is that the former OM site was a battery plant at one time. Many
acids and other chemicals are used in battery production. We are checking into this process as I
speak and don't have details of all the chemicals used in this process. Other potentially serious
contaminants not tested for yet in our samples are arsenic and aluminum. We don't have access
to the report and process followed by the city's consultant during the entire project of site
decommissiong, and don't know what other tests they conducted as to soil contaminants. We
would ask Oshawa Council to make the entire decommissioning report available to us, the
Municipality of Clarington, CLOCA and the MOEE so that we can inform ourselves should
problems arise.
It would have been common courtesy for the City of Oshawa to inform the Municipality of
Clarington prior to dumping fill on properties in Clarington. Certainly, the City of Oshawa
would have been given correct information on the zoning of the properties. It is likely that the 9
truck loads of industriaVcommereial fill containing readings as high as 983 parts per million,
according to your Director of Engineering and Environmental Services would not have been
dumped on this property, assuming that the contractor conducted his business in a responsible
manner.
We ask that Oshawa Council instruct staff to address the list of questions submitted to the Works
Committee on January 2'ith. Prior to deciding whether or not to grant a permit to the Solina
landowner, we ask that the Oshawa Members of CLOCA Board review and consider all that has
taken place at this property, the facts that permits were not applied for either in 1995, or 1996,
that Oshawa was misled into believing the zoning was industrial/commercial, and now the
massive dumping of road snow over the soil. As board members, they Should also ensure that
CLOCA staff properly investigate the matter of the same SolinaINash Road landowner
constructing a road right to the edge of Black Creek.
We also ask that Oshawa Council instruct their staff to inform neighbouring or other
municipalities in the future when undertaking any projects that could negatively impact the
environment and people's health and welfare. Courtice is, after all, an area that Oshawa seems
keen to annex., so this fill site, with all its potential problems, may one day be in your own
bacl..-yard.
Thank you for attention ~~: Clarington, MOEE, CLOCA, J. O'Toole,MPP
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NOTES FROM A MEETING HELD ON 19970109 CONCERNING DISPOSAL OF FILL FROM CITY
OWNED PROPERTY AT THE CORNER OF MARY & BOND STREETS . _
In attendance:
Tom Mclelwain, Golder Associates
Janice Szwarz, Clarington, Planning Department
Len Creamer, Clarington, By-law Enforcement
Rob Hershey, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
Don Wright, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
John Simmonds, Oshawa, Department of Public Works Services
Bob Duignan, Oshawa, Department of Public Works Services
Libby Racansky, resident
Unda Gasser, resident
Purpose of the Meeting:
John stated the purpose of the meeting was to gather together all interested parties in an attempt to
allay concerns raised by Mrs. Racansky in her letter to Oshawa and Claringlon Councils and
Oshawa This Week regarding unregulated landfill issues in Clarington. Oshawa has become
involved as one area in Clarington (Solina Road) has been used to place soil excavated from the
City property at the comer of Mary and Bond Streets. No detailed test results from the Mary/Bond
Street area were being released to Mrs. Racansky until a report had been made to Oshawa Council
in response to Mrs. Racansky's letter. However, the City was very willing to discuss the general
issues related to the nature of the fiU placed at the Solina Road site..
Discussion:
The primary focus of discussion concemed property at Sollna and lIIash Roads owned by Frank
Lombardo. Mr. & Mrs. Racansky are concerned about the possibility of ground water contamination
from this site as most of the properties in the area are serviced by wells. The letter forwarded to
Clarington and Oshawa Councils indicated concems regarding lead levels found in the Solina Road
site fill.
In order to provide a background, Tom gave a detailed overview of the decommissioning process at
the City's Mary and Bond Streets site:
1. Beginning in 1986, a site assessment was carried out to determine whether or not the site was
suitable for development. Mixed fill materials were found, with lead being present in different
areas and in varying concentrations. This was due to grading of debris across the entire site
after the demolition of the old battery plant had taken place.
2. In 1988 - 1993. significant investigations of the site took place with numerous test pits and bore
holes drilled as part of the full decommissioning process.. In 1995, approximately 380 additional
bore holes were completed in order to completely characterize the waste on site. All holes went
down to the native ground, and varied in depth from 1 to 4 metres. Some lead hot spots were
identified. Those areas that were heavily impacted had the fill removed and disposed in an
appropriate. secure landfill.
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3. From 1991 to 1996, a planning process took place which lead to the ultimate award of a contract
to Cannington Excavation Ltd. for the total decommisSioning of the site. This involved the
removal of fill material down to the native soil, and disposal of the fill at appropriate locations.
4. Excavation and disposal began on October 1,1996, and ended December 24, 1996.
5. Golder and Associates were engaged to manage the decommissioning process, and as part of
this, two inspectors were retained on-site so as to document and manage the excavation
program. They also tracked the tonnage, the nature of the material being trucked, and truck
routes and destinations.
6. The 8.5 acre site had previously been laid out on a grid of approximately forty-three 30x30 m
blocks with each block being tested on a composite 10 metre grid.
7. As soil was excavated to the native ground level from each grid site, it was set aside and
analyzed for a second time to ensure that appropriate disposal site destinations had been
assigned: Acceptable levels are 500 ppm for residential use according to the 1989 guideline, or
r 200 ppm for residential use according to the 1996 guideline. It was QQinted ouUhe 1989
I ' standards applied to all condition1 whereas the 1996 standarDs are broken down (e.g., potable
' water)lS non-potable water, etc.). Further to this, the acceptable level for potable ground water
sites in residential areas is 1000 ppm for the 1996 guidelines where the fill is covered With over
, 1.5 metres of fill.
8. The contractor chose three sites for placement of fill materials:
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a) The dosed Ritson Road landfill site. Commerciallindustrial material went to this site.
b) Dam's Auto Wreckers received commerciallindustrial material.
c) Property owned by Frank Lombardo, Concession 3, Solina Road, Clarington. This site
was the only one designated to receive residential material, although the other sites could
also receive residential fill.
'( Initially, the operator of the Solinll Road prooertv had advised Golder that this propertv was
· ~ to receive commercial/industrial fill. Upon further investigation with the Town of
. Clanngton. it was foun<!.!!!!lt the Salina Road site was, in fact, only zoned to receive residential
fill. At this time, October 16lii;"a total of nine truck loads of fil/taken from the edge of an
commercial/ industrial site had been deposited on the Salina Road site. Immediately composite
samples were taken of the dumped material and It was found to averaQe 39.9 P(?!TI. Only fill <...-
meeting residential guidelines was shipped to Salina Road after ltllS date. It should be noted
that the site had received sorted concrete and brick ~ubble on October 8, 9, 11 and ~ This type
of matenal had been tested to have no lead content.
Mrs. Racansky stated she had followed a truck from the Mary Street site to the Salina Road sIte.
Her husband had taken soil samples in the same area, the results of which showed lead
concentrations 4 and 6 times above the provincial guidelines. Copies of these test results had
been forwarded to lhe City of OShawa, Clarington and Oshawa This Week along with a covering
leller She indicated that this was done on October 22nd as shown on a photograph taken the
same day at the sileo
9 Ranoom truck destination Checks were carried out and no irreguiarities were detected.
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John pointed out that the City of Oshawa has strictly followed the provincial regulations and
decommissioning guidelines. However, Mrs. Racansky had accused Oshawa of dumping fill material
in other than the three designated areas. John requested Mrs. Racansky to forward hard evidence
to his attention so that this could be pursued with the contractor. He expressed concern regarding
this and stated he would appreciate information on times, dates and identification of any trucks doing
this.
In response to several questions, Mrs. Racansky and Mrs. Gasser was advised: J.e-#U !ro!,J C;cfJ, r Ie
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1. CLOCA staff noted that although Mr. Lombardo's site was within a regulated area and dumping 11''; ~
". had taken place over several years, Mr. Lombardo had not yet applied for a permit. CLOCA was
pursuing this since it had ~nly r,;centlv ~coll1e aware of this fill operation going on....o.. a,lty A"I!..,
2. Much of the excavated material was not "unsuitable" for the Mary/Bond site as suggested by Mrs.
Racansky, but rather the City had made a commitment to clear the area down the native soil
level to aid its redevelopmenl
3. MOEE representatives had visited the Mary/Bona site to review the management control
procedures. The Salina Road site h~d~!n visited and no problems were evident.
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4. Soil removal from the site began QC!OP.{lI8th and ended December 24th and was trucked to all
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5. Trucking to the Lombardo properly (Solina Road) took place from October 8 - 26, and November
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6. Trucks entered the Mary/Bond site empty each morning, the drivers signed in and were weighed
out. There were a maximum of 13 trucks which moved in a distinct order, I.e., fill was trucked to
one designated site at a time. There was only one instance of a truck getting out of sequence,
and that was due to a flat tire.
7. Any trucking to the Solin a Road site outside the above dates was from other sites not connected
with the City site.
8. The contractor and sub-contractor have attested to only placing fill at the designated areas.
9. Mrs. Racansky was concerned With material being deposited into the ponds on the Lombardo
site. It was pointed out that it is the owner's intent to fill these holes which were man-made
(because of a former gravel pit operation) and not a watercourse.
Bob asked what was expected from the City of Oshawa since Council must respond to the letter
from Ms. Racansky. He was advised that the property owners would like to see the fill removed. It
was pointed out that this was not an option unless Council and MOEE directed this to take place.
However. City staff are certain the exact composition of the soil taken to Salina Road is known and
that it meets the regulatory guidelines. Generally, the levels of lead ranged from 0 to 300 ppm with
an overall weighted average of 140 ppm.
In order to discuss the regulatory issues and sampling protocol, a further meeting with MOEE
representatives had been scheduled for Friday, January 10.1997, at 9:00 a.m.
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FROM: Commissioner, FileNo.:
Department of Public Works Sarvices E.7200.94002 WARD 3
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SUBJt=CT: "Friends of the Fllrewell", Stlln Ilcd LIbby Raollnsky, letter dated 1997 Of 02,
rfilgardlng placIng of f/ll. from the (Nmer General Motors lands at Mllry and Sand
Streets In Court/oe
1.0 BACKGROUND
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City Council, at its meeting of 1997.01 20, received a letter dated 199701 02, from Stan and
Libby Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtlce, expressing concetn about areas In Courtlce
being Used .to accept fill from the City's decommissioning project at Mary and Bond Streets.
The letter from the Recanskys slatad that:
. fill has baen depaslted on five sites Identified on the map as being Immediately autslde the
Courtloe urban area
. this fill erlginated from the fermer General Metors site at Mary and Bond Streets In Oshawa
which was being decommissioned fer the City of Oshawa .
· seven randomly collected seil samples had been tested and that there were twe results
shown In excess of provincial guidelines
. the area in which fill had been deposited Is a greundwater recharge aroa for two celd water
streams which drain into the Second Marsh
· gevernment officials be requestad te rem eve the soil and hava It sent elsewhere.
This letter (Attachment No.1) was referred to the Staff Steering Committee for the Durham
Consolidated Courthouse for consideration.
The Racanskys also submitted this leller to the General Purpose & Administration Committee of
the Municipality of Clarlngton, and te Oshawa This Week.
In ordar to faollltate a complete public process, this report is being submitted through Public
Works Committee te Council.
The purpose of this report, therefere, Is to address the issues raised in the subject and to
provide an update on the status af the decommissioning of the former General Motors site at
Mary end Bond Streets.
2.0 INPlIT FROM OTHE:R SOURCES
Input \Vas obtained from Mr. & Mrs. Racansky, Mrs. Linda Gasser (from Orono), staff of the
Minislly of the Environment & Energy (MOEE), the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
{CLQCAl, the Municipality of Clarlngten, the Clly's environmental consultant, Golder Associates
Ltd., end the Chair of the Staff Steering Committee for the Durham Consolidated Courthouse
project.
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3.0 ANALYSIS
J~rs. Racansky Initially 90ntactecLs!.aff Insar/y. November 1996 regarding some questions she
had about fill from the City's Mary and Bond Streets sRe being deposited In the Courtice araB.
She was directed to contact the City's consultant, Golder Associates Ltd. for the detailed,
techniCa1inToriliaiTon which she was seeking. WetlEiVe learned in discussion with our
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Golder Associates Ltd. was inillally retained by the City to develop a site remediation plan for
the decommissioning of the City property at Mary and Bond Streets. Most recently; Golder
ASSOciates Ltd. has been the City's on-site representative for tha decommissioning contrect for
the s ubj ect site.
Mrs. Racansky next contacted City staff on 1996 12 27, and at the same llme talked to
representatives of the Municipality of Clarlngton, CLOCA. and the MOEE. Also, on 199701 06,
the Director of Engineering & Environmental Services Branch, John Simmonds. toured the
subject area in Courtlce with Mrs. Raoenllky.
As there were many jurisdictions involved, and In order to expedite a resolution to this Issue,
Clly staff arranged two meetlngll, one on 199701 oe, and a second on 199701 10. The first
meeting included representallves from Clarlngton, CLOCA, City staff, Golder Associates Ltd.,
Mrs. Racansky, and another concerned citi2:en, Ml'\l. Unda Gasser. The second meetlng also
inclUded representatives from the MOEE and Mr. Stan Racansky.
The purpose of these meetings was to discuss all the Issues and to address the Racansky's
concerns In II. comprehensive manner having simultaneous input from all the jurisdictional
atakeholders.
The first meeting essentially let everybody know the method by which decommissioning was
carried out and where all the fill was distributed from this process. Also. the entire
decommissioning process well explained in detail to Mrs. Racansky and the other
representatives by the City's consultant, Golder Associates Ltd.
At the second meeting, further clarification was made regarding the decommissioning process
and the checks and balances ussd to ensure that the fill went to the appropriate, designated
~ areas. Th~ MOEE representatives indicated that they were more than satisfied with the City of
. l: OshaY<(B:s process and that all the guidelines had been followed to the lettar. All the Information
regarding the testing and nature of the fill had been Ilubmilted to the MOEE as part of the
decommissioning process. It should be noted that during the whole decommisslonine procass._ did. hot
the City, through Its consultsnt, had worked gl.csel~ with MOEE who had been monitoring the thO _..
decommissioning process, and also had been on-site to review the areas of Concern. .. ." _ a1~~
Tc fUrther explain Issues raised by the Racanskys, reference is made to Attachment No.2, 9 +ru..cL.
which is a letter from Mr. T. Mclelwaln of Golder Associates, the City's consultant for the of iioJ.-h
project. Outlining the decommissioning process and the locations where material from this
process was deposited. This lelter addresses all the issues raised In the Racanskys' letter. ftc.u!lu
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Mr. T. Mclelwain confirms In this letter that of the five sites of concern noted In the Racanskys'
letter, only the property on Sollna Road just north of Nash Road belonging to Mr. F. Lombardo
received fill from the City site. The fill was thoroughly tested before leaving the City site and
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The MOEE staff indicated at the ma.ating that they wouid be prepared to give an opinion, in II
writing, that the proper dacom'!iissismin[J>foC19SS had been followod and that based on the __ r
. t Information Qiven to them. there would be no problems associated with any fill from the Mary
. and Bond Streets site. They could not, of Course, guarantee the nature of the fili that had been
placed by other parties In the Courtice area.
3.1 MunicIpality of Cfarington Raport
Staff of the Municipality of Clarington attended both meetings at the City and were in contact
with City staff and Its consultant. Appended as Attachment No. J is a copy of the report dated
1997 01 13 to Clarington Council summarizing the Issues primarily based on the information
obtained from the City, MOEE:. and CLOCA.
AI the Clarington Council meeting there W1l6 concern expressed regarding the levels of lead
detailed by the Racansky'a letter and consequently, Clarlngton Council has requested that the
MOEE teat the soil on thrae sites within the Municipality of Clarington, , .., . ':+ ._
3.2 Status of Oecommissionfng
The contract for the decommissioning of the City's Mary snd Bond Strsets site has been 1
completed within budget and ahead of schedule. It Is axpacted that the flnsl documentation for .
the decommissioning precess will be flied With the MOEE by early February 1997. When the
MOEE has Issued the Statement of Completion letter. the decommissioning process will ba
complete, It Is antiCipated that this will occur at the end of March 1997. .
4.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICA TIONS
TherE! are no financial implications of the recommendations of this report.
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6.0 CONCLUSION
Based on the Information from the City's consultant and discussions with steff of the MOEE, the
Municipality of Claringlon, and CLOCA, Mrs. Racansky's concerns clln be addressed eB
follows:
Use of fill sites In the Courtlea area
It is evident, based on the auditing processes and checks with the City's contractor, that fill wes 1.
only deposited in the approved 10Cetion of the Solins Road site belonging to F. Lombardo IInd
no fin was deposited by the City's contractor on eny of the other four sites referl!lnced in the
Racansky's letter.
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Lead levels offill sent to the Lombardo site
A rigorous system of testing of materials on the site before excavation, and testing of the
various stockpiles after excavation showed that the weighted average levels of lead in the
material placed In the Salina Road site was 139.54 mg/L. well below the MOEE's 1996
residential guidelines of 200 mg/L.
Area of fill is a groundwater recharge area
This area is just within the regulatory area governed by CLOCA, and the owner has been
informed of this and is in the pr~lt~~!li~~IIlli!rroi!. It should be noted that up to
recently there was some uncertainty as to whether ihiSprOj)erty was or was not regulated as
the Salina Road site was right on the boundary of CLOCA regulated cut and 1m area. However,
the fill permit .is now being pursued and the issue of effects of groundwater recharge should
also be addressed by CLOCA.
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Request to remove the soil
The MOEE have indicated that the soil from the former General Motors site is well within the
guidelines for residential fill and, consequently, there is no need to remove this soil. It should
be noted that this site has been in operation for over five. ye~rs and as such has received
~E~!~ntial quantities of fil~.!l~t period. It also continues to be a site for fill as the owner
wishes to fill in what was a former gi'BVelpli. The general issue of fill In this area is a subject for
the Municipality of Clarington and CLOCA to address.
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In conclusion, the City of Oshawa has done everything reasonably possible to ensure that the
decommissioning process was followed '~o the lelter". It is apparent from the information
available that any fill placed in the Salina Road site from the City's site is well Within the
residential guidelines, and any further action by the City concerning this matter is therefore not
necessary.
6.0 RECOMMENDED ACTlON
1. That the Commissioner of Public Works Services' report dated 1997 01 28 on Item
No. 7-97 be received for information.
2. That a copy of this report be forwarded to Mr. & Mrs. Racansky; Linda Gasser. Franklin Wu,
Director of Planning, Municipality of Clarington; David Fumerton and Rod Adams. Ministry of
Environment and Energy; and Don Wright, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority.
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NOTES FROM A MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 10, 1997, AT OSHAWA CITY HALL TO
DISCUSS ISSUES RAISED CONCERNING MATERIAL REMOVED FROM CITY PROPERTY,
LOCATED AT MARY & BOND STREETS
In attendance:
Janice Szwarz, Ciarington, Planning Department
Tom Mclelwain, Golder Associates
Rob Hershey, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
Don Wright, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
Rod Adams, Ministry of Environment & Energy
Dave Fumerton, Ministry of Environment & Energy
John Simmonds, Oshawa, Department of Public Works Services
Libby Racansky, resident
Stan Racansky, resident (to 9:30 a.m.)
Linda Gasser, resident
Purpose of the Meeting:
John Simmonds stated this meeting was a continuation of the meeting held on January 9th on
this same topic. Today, however, representatives from the Ministry of Environment & Energy
were present, along with Mr. Stan Racansky, to discuss in detail the regulatory issues
concerning filling on the Salina Road property.
Discussion:
Mr. Racansky began by explaining the steps he had taken in order retrieve soil samples from
the Salina Road site.
1. Mrs. Racansky followed a truck from the MarylBond Street site to Salina Road, watched
the truck dump the load, and advised Mr. Racansky of the location of the material.
2. Soil samples were taken on October 22, 1996 from mounds approximately 12-15 ft. in
height.
3. Mr. Racansky's samples were taken below the top of the mounds. Seven (7)
4. Samples were gathered about every 20 ft. using a garden scoop, and put into individual
plastic bags. Some reddish broken bricks were in evidence at the fill site.
5. Mrs. Racansky delivered the samples to Durham College on October 23, 1996. Test
results from Lakefield Research Ltd. were not carried out until December 24, 1996.
6. Arrangements were made with Durham College to have the retrieved soil samples tested.
T1le worst two samples were re-tested by Lakefield Research Ltd. (see attached).
7. When received, the test results showed contaminates 4 to 6 times over the 1996 provincial
guidelines for two of the seven samples No results were shown for the other five samples.
although Mr. Racansky stated that these were also over the 200 ppm level.
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Mrs. Racansky asked whether the City would provide a letter to her staling the ground water in
the area of her residence would not be effected by fill operations at Salina Road. She was
advised this would be impossible to do since the City has not deposited most of the fill at this
site and also did not control it If requested, the City of Oshawa could provide a letter
regarding the fill composition from the Mary/Bond site. However, John suggested such a letter
would carry more authority if it came from the MOEE.
Rod Adams stated MOEE would be prepared to provide a letter to Mrs. Racansky stating the
materral from Oshawa's oropertv on Marv Street meets Ministry guidelines for residential fill.
He stressed this does not mean that the entire fill operation at Salina Road will meet the
MOEE guidelines since the Ministry does not know what other material has been deposited at
thIS location.
In response to a question, Dave Fumerton advised there was a possibility that some further
sampling could take place, but this would be determined later when further discussions were
held between MOEE staff. Rob Hershey indicated that the Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority relies heavily on MOEE's lead when there is a possibility of contaminated materials in
an area.
Mrs. Gasser asked whether or not a fill permit had been issued to Mr. Lombardo and was
adVIsed a permit had not been Issued. Mrs. Gasser stated and it was agreed that Mr.
Lombardo has beenin,violation of CLOCA requirelT1elJ.t_s.since..heha~_blO!.enoperalrng_Without_ ~
a license._..Rob Hershey aav]sedtfiaTCCt)C'Ahas six months to file charges against the owner -L
of the Salina Road property for operating without a fill permit.
John Simmonds asked for further information concerning Mrs. Racansky's allegation that
dumping at other sites than those designated by the contractor had taken place. He was
adVIsed that Mrs. Racansky had followed a truck from Division Street to the Tomina property at
Highway #2 and Hancock Road at approximately 4:00 p.m. on November 1 st. Referring to a
scheduie of truck movements, John pointed out that no shipping to the Salina Road property
~ had ~3ken place on November 1st. Tom Mclelwain noted that trucks from the City property and IJ.
If' X ) the G~ower olant were both usina exits on Division Street. and there was a possibility Mrs. , 'T'Ier-e.-
L;X-" Racans y followed a truck from the General Motors site. He noted that excavation of a water aye.-
lank and other associated materials were being carried out by GM at the same time the City's ~~/?:C/
decommissioning contract was taking place, and that it would not be difficult to mix up the two .f,t'/{,..J.
proJects. Rod Adams indicated he could ask GM if tank and material removal had taken place 1,1'1'11'
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Janet Szwarz summarized discussions as follows:
Mrs. Racansky contends that soils deposited on the Lombardo property from the Mary
Slfeet site were contaminated. There is no evidence that samples taken at the Salina
":)ad sIte were from materials from the City's property.
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Tho Corporation of the City of Oabawa
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Anent/on: Mr. 10110 Simmonds, P.Ena.
Dlrel:tOr of Englncorlnll &. Environmental Services
RE: Lll;l'U!J( DATED JANUARY Z, 1m FROM "FRJBNDS OF 'l1IE FAREWELL"
REGARDING PLACEMENT 011' FILL IN COURTIeR (SOLlNA) AREA
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Golder As&Oclltes Ltd. continues to act on behalf of tho City of Oshawa as environmental enBlneetlnll
consullalll pursuing decommlsaloWnIl and clem-up of lbe City's propeR)' localed at the nollheasl comer
of Bond llIId Mary Street.\ In the CitY of Osbawa. This leuer serves 10 address a numbsr of IssuO$ raIsed
In a leller wrIlle11 by lbe 'Prlends of the Parewell' eroup to Clarlne\on and Oshawa councils, daled
lanulU}' 2, 1997 reaardlnathelr Inlerpretatlon of conditions associated with lbo placemenl of fill In the
Cout1lce area of Claringtoa.
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Golder Associates bas been actively Involved In the envltonmental and lI00lecbnlcaI characterization of
the Bond and Mary Streets slte aince 1986. Over the pasl yeara, rigorous invll.lligalions Including the
drilling of over 330 boreholes and the ellcavstion of over 90 test pits han led to a thorougb
understandlllg of Ilto quantity and nature of fill materials which were present at the site resulling from
the pasl operatJon of lbe site as a Oeneral Motora of Canada automobile manufacturing facillty, and the
subsequem demolition of lbe factory buUdlniS. Arilillg from Ihese investigations, and from .ongoing
Interactiold with lba Ontario MInistry of the Envlronmem: and Energy, a slle remedlallon plan was
developed and Implemented, resulling In the successful ODvironmeota1 decommissioning ofllte propet1y.
Through a public lenderlnll process, CllIIIlington Excavating 1989 LimIted WIUl awarded a contract by the
City In September of 1996 to ilDplemeol the slle remediation plan. The work commenced on September
3D, 19% and was completed on January 13, 1991.
The City of Oshawa Bond and Mary Streetlalte wu divided Into.ueries of 30 m grid blocks 10 faclllute
t~~ doeommiulonlng process. Chemical analyses of compOlilO lamplea from within each grId block were
underulcen long prior to excavation of IUl wIthin the blocks. A carefully monitored system of site
tnclclnll and mlJlagemeal comprised of lUll time 'St the sbovel" inspection or fill materlals beina
excavaled. Sllned and loaded onto UUCQ, and full lime observation.. weighing and recording of loads
leaving the sile was ill1plemented on behalf of the Clly by Golder AlUloclates, Detailed records of saob
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tnIck lond, 11$ we1llht, the fill cl~ssll1Cl1tlon and rhe destination of the material were maintained lit the site.
Copies of the records of loads. the corcCJlpondlnz cbemlcal lIIIaly_ and the destination have b""n
complied Into booklots for each flll destination.
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In accordance with the remediation plan for the lite. 8pproltlmlllely ~.oonjonncs of fill materials were
excavated and removed from the prOperty to appropriate r/loUSe, recycling or disposal facilities. All till
. materials excavated from the site were chemically clQlifted accordlDg to their aatesory In accordance
.- 'J will! Ule On~io Ministry of EnVironments' "C;uldelwl For me DaCOllflllf.flllmlng alld Cleanup of Slles
- v.::.1n..DntQ1M.:cU1~~llcavated lIll\terlals wero lOenulled as waste it the chClDlcal criteria aelolillnihtise
.' guidelines for potent at off-site re-use were exceeded, and all such fill was classified In accordance with
Ontario ReRUlation 347 and shipped to the 1!IIdlaw WBBte SYSlCllllllconsed solid waste landl1l1ln Carp,
Ontario for approprlan> lawful dkpnsal. POI materIals which chemil:a11y 8lltisfied lli9 1!1119 criterla were
hauled by tho contractor to onD of three private properties under authorization from the land owners. The
three sites where fdl was placed, and llie amount placed at each appear below:
· Tho property of Frank Lombardo at 3242 SoIlna Road, Just north nf Nash Road in Counlco
(14,390 tonnes, or 12 percent of the total);
· The property of DolO'S AUlD Wreckers On 8aselioc Road In Courtice (71,404 tonncs, or SII.s
percent of the totol): and
· Thlil closed RItson Road Landfill Site In Oshawa (31,13' tonDes, or 25.5 percent of the total),
Due in part to a thoroulJb characterization snd excavation program undenalcen In 1991 by General Motors ..,
of Canada in accordance with the aareement reached betw_ the City and OM, the majority of the most
heavily lead.lmpacted WI materials had already been removed lJ;I a secure landfill site prlor to the 2
commencement of the Cannlngton contract. As a result, otIIy about ?,OlJO tonnas of fill remained at the , ..:;
slto which could not be re-uSed as either residential or commerciaUlndllGldal fill, based upon Its chemical
quality. 'l1J~ b.a.1i1!l.c~ oitho fill materials were used by tho land owners as lot grading or raising till at
, the LombardO and DolO'S properties, end es finlll cover for the closed municipal landfill site III the Ritson
Road holllty. _
Both the Ritson Road and DolO'S sites are zoned sUell that they can accept till whicb satisfieS
commercial/industtiaJ land use criteria in accordance with MOEE I\lldelines.
The Lombardo propeny Is understood to be zoned as open fl\lace, and thereforo only material which
satisfied the residential/parkland criteria was offered to the owner.
The Lombardo Site:
Betweeo October 8 and October ~6, 1996, snd on November 18, 19 and 20, 1996. Cannlngton
Excavating 1989 limited. actIng as a contractor to the City of Osbawa hauled a !Olal of 14,390 tonnes
of ooU 11\1 and collcrete and brick construction rubble 10 a Single:> property ownoo by Mr. Frank Lombardo
located at 3242 Salina Road North (Lot 2!I,Conccsslon 3) in. the Courtlco area of the MunicIpality o. (. ~
Clarington. Tho fill materiuls were plaCed at the C,Q!lnlce property willi the full knOwledge of, und . II 2
written authorlztltlOIl from, the owner, Mr. Frank LOmbardo. '* 7i"
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Some till materials hauled to the Lombardo property during O<;tober contained l~d concentrations In .,
e:ccess of !he 1996 MOIm resIdential clean.up guideline of 200 mglkll but below tbe 1989 ll\Iideline-
criterion of Soo mllllcg. During November, ouly soU malerlal wll/J l~ concentrations below 200 me/L
were bauled to the site. The welJlhted averalle lead concentration of all materials placed at the properly
is 139.~4 mJllI., well below tbe 1996 residentlal cleanup iUldellne of 200 mg/ke, .
We uPderstand that tbe Lornbllrdo property formerly operated as a sand and gravel pit and that fill h811 : . I:\
been ~epted at the site since 1991, and continues to accept materiil to thIs ilate. We were advised by ;. 'WI
the o~ralOr that the {&otraJ Lake Ontario Conservation Authority was aware of the fllling, and has" . ,_,
vi.ited the site on DUmerous occasioll$ since 1991. . - . *'"" t
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Materials were delivered to the site and unloaded at locati~ !P,eClfied bJ.!I!e site operator, wh,?
subsequentl r~i8lributed the fill on !be sliiliflili lIliCrei10n uSmg a bulldozer, No materials were
shipped to tbe Lombar 0 property y ann nilOn or any others on bebalf of tbe City of Oshawa after
November 20, 1996.
No lllaterlals were authorized by the City for shlpmenl by CannlngtoD or any others on behalf of the CilY
of Osbawa to 8IIy other property in Courtlce at any lime exCC{ltto those sites Identlfled previously in this
letter. Golder Associates Ilaff undertook a nndOIl1 auditing proceu throughout the period of the
. excavation, bauling and placement offill by tbe contractor, comprised of following selected tlUcks from
the Bond 8Ild Mary Streets site In Oshawa to the destination. No vilri81ions from the approved procwures
were noted.
Response To "Friends or the Farewell" Leller
We are aware, however. that construction rubble and soli till materials from other active sites not owned
or OPenlted by the City of Oshawft have been plaCed at tbe Salina Road site prior to, during and aner the
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periOd when the.tllI sourced at the City ofOshswa property was belnll delivered 10 the site. [t Is Possible
that these other generators of 1111 malerlal may have placed fill at other properties In Couttice as well.
While it Is beyond the scope oherviccs of Golder Associates tW. In temu of the supervision of tile site
remediation contract at the Bond and Mary Slreetr property to evaluate the lonlllenn obJective.! of private.
property owners in the Courtlcc area, We understand that tile owner of lIle Solina Road propertY. Mr.
Lombardo, Is acc t fliI for lIle purpOSea ef rehablll18tln an area formerly used III an a re ate
h t Ve.l" - l\Jttractlon pit. As such, the Intend use 0 e I malerlal delivered to tile Lorn 0 property from
s "'CC~\ +wI the City's property 10 Oshawa satidies the re-we auidelioea. We are confident, based lIpon a rlgorous
(VM{'\~ I and comprehensIve chemlclll characteri%acloa program, that the fill materials plaCed at the Lombardo
OdinMtJ property by the City comply with the quality criteria applicable to the property.
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Golder Assoclatea has assembled complete data packagea for esch of the three fill placement sites
employed during the site remediation proceas, and the contents of these documents clearly demonstrate
that only appropriate fill materials were plaCed at the three identified $Iles, and that no other Siles were
employed for this pulJlose. These documenu bave been flied with IIlc MOBE as part of the
decommisslonlng process. .
We trusl thlt thIs fn{onnadon satisfies your immediate requiremenu, but please COIltac:t the undersiilled
If you have any questlolU or comments In this 1IllIlter.
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provincial guidelines. The Racanskys contend that these samples were take"
from fill originating at the former GM site.
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Documentation provided by the consultant for the City of Oshawa indicates that
the fill from Ute former GM site destined for the Lombardo property was tested to
confirm that lead levels in the soil complied with provincial guidelines. Ministrv
of Environment and Energy Staff have verbally indicated that they are satisfied
with lhe documentatiQ.n provided by the CIty in this regard. Ministry staff also
indicated that the Lombardo property has feceived fill from a number of other
sources, and therefore the soli samples collected bv the Racanskys which "2-
emibited excessive lead leVels did not necessarily originate from the former GM '
-II f) j><!I'/)1/r ~ Ministry Staff wlll d. ~~~ the matter with the property owner and determine
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4. DOM'S AUTO PARTS PROPERTY
4.1 The City's consultant advised that approximately 65;000 tonnes of fill was
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deposited at the Dom's Auto Parts site in south Courtice. The fill was largely of
Commercial/lndustrial quality; however, some AgrtculturalJResidential/Parldand
quality fill was also deposited here.
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4.2 The Dom's Auto Parts property is designated "General Industrial Area" and
"Special Policy Area 0" by the Official Plan. The property Is located adjacent to
Robinson Creek; however. CLOCA staff have advised that this stretCh of the creek
is not subject to the Authority's Fill Regulations. Therefore, a permit from the
Authority is not required to deposit the fill.
5. OTHER FILL SITES IN CLARINGTON
5.1 The Racansky's letter ideiltilie<l other four properties as having received fill from
me former GM site. The consultant for the City advised that none of these
properties was approved to receIve fill from the form6l' GM site, and that random
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The soil to be removed from the former GM site was tested for the presence of
contaminants, most notably lead. TIle soil was graded as being suitable for either
"Agricultural{ Residential/ParkJand"usesor"Commercial/lndustrial"uses according
to the extent of contamination present Soil with contamination levels eXceeding
Commercial/lnduStriaJ standards was graded as "Waste" and was dispoSed of
accordingly in secure waste disposal sites.
In mld-1996. a contractor was retained by the City to excavate the fill at the former
GM site and to truck it to appropriate locations to be deposited. Excavation of the
site began 011 October 1, 1996 and finished on December 24, 1996. The City's
consultant maintained staff at the site to supel'llise the excavation of the fill and
to monitor the weight and quality of fill being removed by the trucks.
Under the terms of the contract between the City of Oshawa and the contractor,
the contractor is responsIble for ensuring that the sites receiving the fill are
appropriate to receive the type of fill being received ~ - for example,
Commercialllndustrial quality fill cOuld only go to lands designated for commercial
or industrial uses. The contract also states that the responsibHity rests with the
!::Ontractor to ensure that all aoolicable laws and regulations are adhered to With
respect to the placement of the fill.
Three properties were proposed by the contractor and approved by the City's
consultant to receive fill from the former GM site. Two of these sites are in
Clarington. the Dom's Auto Parts property and a 31 ha property at 3242 Salina
Rd (Pt Lot 25, Cone. 3, Darlington Twp.) owned by Frank. and Maria Lombardo.
These two sites, as well as the other sites identified in the Aacansky's letter as
haVing received fill from the former GM site, are discussed below.
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Ministry of
Municipal Affairs
and Housing
Office of the Minister
777 Bay Slreet
Toronto ON MOO 2E5
(416) 585-7000
Ministere des
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JAN 2 0 1997
January 17, 1997
To all Heads of Council:
MUNICIPAlITY OF CLARINGTOI'J
MAYOR'S OFFICE
Over the past week, the government made a series of announcements outlining our plan of
action to provide Ontarians with smaller, simpler. more accountable and less costly
government. We intend to lower income taxes provincially, and 'give municipalities the room
and the tools to lower property taxes at the municipal level.
Where it makes sense for the province to assume total responsibility for financing and
providing services to citizens, that is the route we have taken. Where it makes sense for
municipalities to be the primary financier and provider, we have made that decision. Where
it makes sense for the province and municipalities to share in the fundin9 and provision of
services, we are ready to fund our portion.
I know you want to know more about what all this means to your community and your
taxpayers.
Education costs have been rising steadily over the past 10 years. Between 1985 and 1995,
total enrolment increased by only 16 per cent, while school board spending increased by 82
per cent and property taxes went up by more than 120 per cent. We predict that if nothing
were done. they would continue to rise. Education costs amount to about 60 per cent of
the residential property tax bill. We intend to remove that burden - estimated to exceed
$6.2 billion by the year 2000. :That will leave municipalities with a lot of room to
manoeuvre as they determine how to handle their new responsibilities. Businesses will
continue to fund education. Business property taxes will not be pooled, but will support
schools within the community in which they are collected. "
At the .same time, social service costs have been falling, and we intend to keep them under
control. We are doing this by reducing welfare benefits to 10 per cent above the average of
the other provinces. introducing, mandatory work for welfare and cracking down on fraud
and abuse.' Property taxpayers will share in the resulting savings.
Over-all, we anticipate municipalities and the province will be able to achieve savings
through this new alignment of responsibilities. Experience has shown that muniCipalities
can achieve considerable savings by identifying inefficiencies and eliminating overlap and
duplication in the administration and delivery of services. Furthermore, the changes we are
making will give municipalities more control over the services they deliver. We intend to
introduce 'a modern Municipal Act that will free municipalities to adopt best practices from
around the world. As a result, they will be even better able to build efficiencies into their
budgets.
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As the new alignment of responsibilities takes effect, we are implementing other measures
that will benefit municipalities.
We recognize that it is often necessary to make up-front investments to achieve long-term
savings. Through a community reinvestment strategy, we are making that up-front
investment in local communities. The strategy is made up of three separate funds.
A Municipal Social Assistance Reserve will be created as a prudent safeguard against
unforeseen local economic circumstances. The province will make an initial contribution this
year of $700 million.
We are setting up it special, $800-million Municipal Capital and Operating Restructuring
Fund, which will be available over four years, beginning this year. The capital restructuring
fund will be for investment in upgrades to infrastructure assumed from the province. The
operating restructuring funding will be available for one-time investments so municipalities
can prepare for new service responsibilities and move to more efficient methods of service
delivery or local government restructuring.
We are also setting up a permanent Community Reinvestment Fund totalling $1 billion each'
year beginning in 1998, to ensure that special community needs are met. It will replace the
current municipal support grant, which stands at $666 million. That is a 50 per cent
increase.
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Let me assure you that the province will work closely with municipalities during this period
of change. We will help municipalities get access to the reinvestment funds. We will also
be fully involved in making sure municipalities receive the tools and training they need to
assume their new responsibilities. To make sure the changes are manageable, we will be
implementing them over several years. A special team composed of provincial and
municipal representatives will be established to advise the government on implementation
and management issues relati(lg to the new alignment of responsibilities.
Provincial staff will soon be in touch with your staff to begin the process of implementing
these changes. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please write to me,
or contact your nearest regional office of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. I
look forward to working' with you during the coming year as we.delbter...Qll....Ollr prnmi,",,~ f,
better services at lower cost for the people of Ontario. ~ DISTRIBUTION.
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Sincerely,
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HUQA Dotential for DMnertv tax cuts
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Toronto _ Ontarians should expect their local councils to reduce property taxes as new municipal and
provincial government responsibilities are phased in over the next few years, Municipal Affairs and
Housing Minister AI Leach said today.
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"When you add up the figures on both sides of the ledger, you see that municipalities will have tax
room to manoeuvre with: Leach said. "By the year 2000, municipalities should have enough room to
reduce property taxes by up to 10 per cent."
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The minister added that residential property taxpayers can't afford to pay the spiraling costs of
education.
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"School boards have increased residential property taxes by an average of five per cent each and every
year over the past 10 years," he said. " During the same time, student enrolment increased by only 16
per cent. Yet school board spending increased by 82 per cent, and property taxes went up by more
than 120 per cent."
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With welfare rolls declining, he added, "we are asking municipalities to share in the savings by sharing
the costs of welfare."
To ensure a smooth transition, the government has introduced a community reinvestment strategy -
with three separate funds - to address special needs.
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A Municipal Social Assistance Reserve will be created as a prudent safeguard against local unforeseen
economic circumstances. The province will make an initial contribution this year of $700 million. A
special Municipal Capital and Operating Restructuring Fund of $800 million will be invested over four
years. And a permanent $1 billion Community Reinvestment Fund will meet special community needs
across Ontario; it replaces and increases by 50 per cent the current Municipal Support Grant.
Additional highlights of government decisions announced this week include:
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A simpler, fairer, less costly property tax system will ensure property values are based on what
properties are being sold for, and properties with similar values within a municipality will pay
similar taxes.
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Provincial grants will replace revenue from residential taxpayers, and will recognize the cost of
educating students and of meeting their special circumstances. The .129 major school boards
will be replaced by 66 new District Boards. The number of elected school politicians will be
cut from 1,900 to about 700, and they will no longer take home the equivalent of a full-time
salary. Business will continue to contribute to the cost of education. and revenues raised
locally will be spent in the community.
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A new, simplified arrangement for welfare assistance will share costs 50150 between the
province and municipalities. Child care programs will be cost shared 50/50 with municipalities,
with the province setting comprehensive quality and safety standards to safeguard children.
Municipalities will assume responsibility for managing and funding social housing, enabling
them to determine the housing needs of their communities.
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The province will continue to be fully responsible for child welfare, as part of the larger system.
of services for vulnerable children and children with special needs. The province will also
assume responsibility for full funding to shelters for abused Women.
Municipalities will have full responsibility for public health programs, while sharing the cost of
long-term care 50-50 with the province. A new provincial long term care agency will coordinate
the system within province-wide standards.
All municipalities will be required to pay for local policing to bring faimess to the way police
services are delivered to taxpayers in Ontario. (576 municipalities now receive free local
policing.) Municipalities will have full responsibility for setting police budgets. Municipalities
will fully fund ambulance services, while the province will continue to set standards.
Municipalities will be given the authority and responsibility to manage their libraries.
Water and sewer works will be~theresP9nsibility of municipalities, while the province will set
and enforce high performance standards and ensure that water quality continues to be
safeguarded.
Municipalities can now manage, fund and coordinate local transportation services. They will
assume full responsibility for municipal transit and municipal airports as well as GO Transit and
those provincial highways and ferries that primarily serve local needs. The government will fulfil
. its existing commitments to the Sheppard subway in Metro Toronto, the TTC five-year capital
plan, and new OBI buses for municipal transit services across Ontario.
A special team composed of provincial and municipal representatives will be established to advise the
government on implementation and management issues relating to the new alignment of
responsibilities.
"Our action plan will lower taxes, create jobs and cut government waste: Leach said. "ft's an
ambitious plan, but it is good for municipalities and good for the province. Most of all, it is good for
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Contact
Doug Barnes
Local Government Policy Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (416) 585-7200
Christine Burkitt
Minister's office, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (416) 585-6932
Visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing's World Wide website at:
http://www.mmah.gov.on.ca
Oisponible en fran"ais.
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Who Does What
Municipal Administration
The Municipal Act
Current situation:
. Although municipalities are elected governments, responsible and accountable to their
electors, they exist as a result of provincial legislation. That legislation sets out exactly
how municipal councils are structured, how municipalities are run and exactly what they
are allowed to do. Innovation is discouraged because whenever municipalities want to do
. something new, they have to go to the province for a legislative amendment.
Who Does What panel recommendations:
. Municipal legislation should be overhauled to end the micro-management that now exists.
Local governments should be freed to meet local needs as efficiently as possible, especially
where there is no provincial interest.
Government response:
. The government intends to introduce a new Municipal Act in the spring that will give
municipalities broad areas of responsibility and general authority to act in those areas.
Municipalities will be given the powers of a natural person along with general government
powers. Savings for taxpayers will be r"" Ihe<! by freeing municipalities to adopt best
practices from around the world rather than by reducing the quality of services.
Municipal elections
Current situation:
. The current municipal election process is long and complicated. It covers 18 months, and
requires more than 40 prescribed forms. Recounts happen automatically, at taxpayers'
expense, simply because the vote is close. The process discourages innovation because it
sets out in extreme detail every step of the process.
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Who Does What panel recommendations:
. The integrity of the democratic process must remain the primary goal of the Municipal
Elections Act. It should be amended to give municipalities more flexibility to ron local
elections in ways that best meet local needs. The roles should make it easier for people to
vote by opening the door to new ways of voting -- by touch screen, mail, telephone, or
Internet, for example. The election period should be shortened and the number of forms
reduced.
Government response:
. The legislature passed legislation consistent with the panel's recommendations in
December of 1996 to streamline the municipal election process and give municipalities
more flexibility to meet local needs while maintaining the integrity of the process.
Municipal liability
Current situation:
. . Municipalities are concerned about Ontario's roles governing municipal liability. The cost
of municipal liability insurance is rising rapidly. Recent court decisions awarding
substantial damages are increasingly affecting municipal decision-making. Municipalities
want predictable legal liability so they can plan, and so they can buy affordable insurance.
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Who Does What panel recommendations:
. Municipalities and their Public Utility Commissions should have immunity from liability
resulting from nuisances caused by the failure of municipal sewer and water systems. The
existing framework of joint and several liability under the Negligence Act should be
replaced by a new process which would reallocate the share of liability of any defendant
who is unable to pay his or her share to all remaining defendants and the plaintiff (if found
to be partially at fault), according to their relative shares of fault. Current statutory duties
requiring municipalities to maintain roads, bridges and sidewalks, to maintain property in a
condition that is safe for occupants and to inspect the construction of buildings should be
maintained, but existing common law protections from liability arising from the
performance of these statutory duties by municipalities should be codified in legislation.
Existing common law protections from liability arising from municipalities' performance or
failure to perform discretionary functions should be codified in legislation.
Government response:
. Legislation passed in December 19% allows municipalities to better manage liability risks
by protecting them from nuisance costs resulting from the failure of municipal sewer and
water systems unless the municipality is negligent. It also provides certainty about what
will be expected of municipalities as they care for roads, bridges and sidewalks. It codifies
limits to liability that have been applied by the courts.
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Municipal debt and investment
Current situation:
. Ontario's municipalities face many restrictions on how they borrow and invest. The
province imposes these restrictions to protect municipal and provincial credit ratings,
maintain investor confidence and protect taxpayers. At the same time, municipalities,
which are elected govenunents with taxing authority, have proven to be competent,
prudent and sophisticated financial managers.
Who Does What panel recommendations:
. Municipal legislation should be amended to use the Trustee Act as the base to define
municipal investment powers. Certain municipalities should be able to issue variable rate
debentures. Municipalities and other broader public sector bodies should be able to cover
each other's short term borrowing requirements. Municipalities should have greater
flexibility on timing of interest payments subject to at least one payment to be made
annually. The foreign currency borrowing regulation should be amended to add Australian
. dollars and Dutch guilders to the foreign currencies in which municipalities are allowed to
borrow.
Government response:
. Legislation passed in December 1996 permits municipalities to invest in a range of
instruments which will be defined in a regulation. The regulation will not permit
municipalities to invest in publicly traded corporate stocks. Municipalities will be given
the authority to issue variable rate debentures, subject to certain conditions, and they will
be permitted to make interest payments more frequently than semi-annually.
Municipalities and other broader public sector bodies will be permitted to cover each
other's short term borrowing requirements.
January 17, 1997
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Backgrounder
Document d'information
@ Ontario
Ministry of
Municipal Affairs
and Housing
Ministere des
Affairee municipales
at du Logemant
Who Does What
Impacts on Northern Mnnicipalities
The proposed exchange of responsibilities will affect different municipalities in different ways.
Some will find it easier than others to assume their new responsibilities. Northern municipalities,
for example, face a number of unique challenges. And even within the north, the proposed
exchange of responsibilities will affect different municipalities in different ways. The goverrunent
will once again take these factors into account as it implements this realigrunent of responsibilities.
However, all communities will be treated fairly and all communities will be able to benefit from
better services at lower cost.
The north will benefit
· The north will share with all Ontarians the benefits of simpler, smaller, more accountable
government that can deliver services better while protecting the priorities of the people of
Ontario.
· The burden of spiraling education costs will be lifted from residential property taxpayers.
As it stands, taxpayers have had little control over education taxes - with the result that
costs have gone up, on average, more than 5 per cent every year for the past 10 years.
Over those same 10 years, enrolment increased by 16 per cent. But school board spending
inaeased by 82 per cent, and property taxes went up by more than 120 per cent. Rather
than reduce spending, 78 per cent of boards chose to increase property taxes.
· Provincial funding for education should mean a better quality of education for northern
Ontario based on student need.
· Municipalities will have the ability to address local needs, and create local solutions to
allow northern citizens and their communities to compete more effectively.
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Dealing with the new responsibilities
· The new Conununity Reinvestment Strategy will help ensure that all municipalities can
deliver quality services at a lower cost to taxpayers. There are three parts to the strategy:
an ongoing $1 billion fund to meet special conununity needs across Ontario; a Municipal
Capital and Operating Restructuring Fund to help municipalities manage the transition;
and a Municipal Social Assistance Reserve as a prudent safeguard against unforeseen local
economic circumstances. Details of the Community Reinvestment Strategy will be
worked out in consultation with the municipal sector, including northern municipalities.
· A key way northern municipalities can improve their ability to take on new responsibilities
is by restructuring. Restructuring can save tax dollars and eliminate duplication and waste
without loss of conununity identity. As well, municipalities can expand their boundaries to
ensure that all the users of their services contribute fairly to the cost. The legislature
passed legislation early in 1996 to make locally-initiated restructuring easier. Across
Ontario there are more than 100 restructuring projects under way, including a number in
northern Ontario.
· Northern municipalities may also have to look at new governance structures in order to
. deal with the proposed changes.
January 17, 1997
Backgrounder
Document d'information
@ Ontario.
Ministry of
Municipal Affairs
and Housing
Ministire des
Affaires municipales
et du Logement
Who Does What
Impacts on Rural Municipalities
Ontario's municipalities range in size from Metro Toronto, with a population of about 2.3 million,
to Cockburn Island, with a pennanent population of two. Their tax bases are vastly different.
Even the services they deliver are different, depending on the needs of their residents. Because of
that, the proposed exchange of responsibilities will affect different municipalities in different ways.
However, all communities will be treated fairly and all communities will be able to benefit from
better services at lower cost to taxpayers.
Rural challenges
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. Rural municipalities deliver a range of services very different from those delivered by
urban municipalities. For example, roads may consume a higher percentage of rura1
municipal budgets than in most urban municipalities, simply because of the low population
density. Education costs may be high because of transportation needs. Many rural
municipalities lack the commercial and industrial tax assessment base of many urban
municipalities. On the other hand, rural municipalities may have lower social services
costs, and many do not now pay at all for local policing.
. As it stands, taxpayers have had little control over spiraling education taxes - with the
result that costs have gone up, on average, more than 5 per cent every year for the past 10
years. Over those same 10 years, enrolment increased by 16 per cent. But school board
spending increased by 82 per cent, and property taxes went up by more than 120 per cent.
Rather than reduce spending, 78 per cent of boards chose to increase property taxes.
. As the government makes changes to establish fairness among rural taxpayers and to
deliver services at lower cost, rural municipalities will have greater influence over
decisions and services affecting their communities.
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Rural Ontario will benefit
· The burden of spiralling education costs will be lifted from residential property taxpayers.
· While rural municipalities will face different challenges, rural Ontarians will benefit from
simpler, smaller, more accountable and less costly government that can deliver services
better while protecting the priorities of the people of Ontario.
· Provincial funding for education should mean a better quality of education for rural
Ontario based on student need.
· Municipalities will have the ability to address local needs, and create local solutions to
allow rural citizens and their communities to compete more effectively.
Dealing with the new responsibilities
· The new Community Reinvestment Strategy will help ensure that all municipalities deliver
quality services at a lower cost to taxpayers. There are three parts to the strategy: an
ongoing $1 billion fund to meet special community needs across Ontario; a Municipal
. Capital and Operating Restructuring Fund to help municipalities manage the transition;
and a Municipal Social Assistance Reserve as a prudent safeguard against unforeseen local
economic circumstances. Details of the Community Reinvestment Strategy will be
worked out in consultation with the municipal sector, including rural municipalities.
· One key way rural municipalities can improve their ability to take on new responsibilities is
by restructuring. Restructuring can save tax dollars and eliminate duplication and waste
without loss of community identity. The legislature passed legislation early in 1996 to
make locally-initiated restructuring easier in Ontario's county system. Across Ontario,
more than 100 restructuring projects are under way, involving almost 400 municipalities.
These include a number in rural Ontario. Restructuring agreements have been reached in
Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, Prince Edward, and Prescott and Russell counties,
among others.
· Rural municipalities may also have to look at new governance ~ctures in order to
effectively and efficiently meet the proposed changes.
January 17, 1997
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Document d'information
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Municipal Affairs
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Who Does 'What
Saving tax dollars
Taxpayers get some services from local government, some from the Ontario government, some
from both. There's duplicaton, confusion and waste. And it's costing you plenty.
That's why we're making government sma11er, simpler, and less expensive.
The savings won't come from reducing services - they'll come from untangling the bureaucracy.
Making the system work again.
It makes sense. Because being more efficient is less taxing for all of us.
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Reduced duplication and overlap
Often there are two, three, or even four levels of government doing the same thing.
. A person in need of social assistance, for example, may have to see municipal, provincial
and agency social workers in the course of trying to get financial help and housing
assistance.
. Three different parks departments -local, regional and conservation authority - often
look after parks in a single area. Each has to have its own equipment, its own head office,
and its own administrative support. All these things cost money. .
. In winter taxpayers may see three snow plows driving along the same road - one
plowing and the other two driving with the blade up. That's because one plows
provincial roads, one plows county or regional roads, and one plows local roads. All
three are paid for by the same taxpayer.
One of the government's goals in appointing the Who Does What panel and in realigning
provincial and municipal responsibilities is to make sure that - wherever possible - one
government will be clearly responsible for a service. It stands to reason that services will be
better and costs will be lower if people only have to deal with one social worker, one parks
department, one public worlcs department.
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Municipal best practices
Municipalities will have to manage the transfer of new responsibilities very carefully to ensure that
taxpayers get the greatest possible tax savings. If local governments can save just one and a half
cents of every dollar they spend for each of 1998, 1999 and 2000, local governments could cut
property taxes by as much as 10 per cent by the year 2000.
Many municipalities have already demonstrated how using best practices can save their taxpayers
money without compromising the level or quality of services.
Here are some examples:
. The Town of Ajax began a STAR$ Program in September 1994 as an employee-driven
initiative to "Save the Town of Ajax Real Dollar$". In 1994 it generated savings of
$592,900. In 1996 Ajax will realize $1.6 million in cost savings from their municipal
operations. This represents a savings of six per cent off the bottom line of their budget.
Ajax Council approved a budget for 1996 with no tax increases, no cuts in service and no
. staff layoffs. Through cost management, Ajax has been able to improve service quality,
lower the cost of this service and keep staffmoraIe high.
. The Halton Co-operative Purchasing Group (HCPG) was founded in 1974 to maximize
value for the taxpayer through co-operative purchasing. HCPG expanded in 1993 to
include management of human resources, finance, legal, administration, property
management, public works, transit planning, business development, heritage, fire and
animal control. HCPG includes the Region of Halton and all ofits area municipalities, the
school boards, libraries, conservation authority, and hydro commission.
The savings to the municipal taxpayers were last estimated at $1.9 million in 1993. As of
January 1996, waste collection and landfill disposal services for the Region and the four
lower-tier municipalities are being coordinated and operated under one program. This
move is estimated to save taxpayers almost $1 million a year.
. Four years after New Tecumseth was created through amalgamation of four municipalities
in the southern part of Simcoe County, positive results can be seen. There is less
government: the number oflocal councillors has been reduced from 22 to 9; the number of
staffhas declined by 20 per cent; and annual municipal spending has decreased by more
than $1.4 million since 1991.
.There have also been improvements in services through elimination of duplication and
unproductive local competition: a comprehensive economic development strategy has
been implemented; infrastructure improvements are being undertaken based on a
community-wide plan; and three hydro commissions have been consolidated and a five-
year growth plan implemented.
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The Town's portion of the property tax bill has declined and tax shifts from urban and rural
portions of the new municipality have been minimal.
. Ottawa-Carleton has saved $2.4 million per year by amalgamating police services and $6
million over three years by coordinating waste collection.
There are hundreds of municipalities currently involved in restructuring discussions with their
neighbours. There are obvious savings when amalgamations take place and service delivery is
restructured. Some of the most recent examples include:
. In Kingston-Frontenac, the city, the county and 15 local municipalities will be replaced by
a new City of Kingston and four townships, along with a board of management to c0-
ordinate regional activities. It is estimated that Kingston will cut its annual costs by 15 per
cent, and the townships will save five per cent.
. In Hamilton-Wentworth a proposal to replace the regional government and six local
municipalities with a single city would save local taxpayers between $30 million and $100
million.
. Prince Edward County has proposed amalgamating its 11 municipalities into one, saving
an estimated $1. 8 million each year.
. Financial experts KPMG estimate that the province's proposal to e1iminate Metro Toronto
and its six area municipalities and create a new unified City of Toronto will save local
taxpayers up to $865 million over the first three years and $300 million annually from
there on.
These examples illustrate how municipalities can save a substantial portion of their operating costs
through restructuring, cost efficiencies and adopting best practices. This can be done, as
experience shows, without affecting the level or quality of service. This means taxpayers can
experience tax decreases at the local and provincial levels while they enjoy the benefit of improved
services delivered in a way that is more efficient, more accountable and more understandable.
. January 17, 1997
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Backgrounder
Document d'information
@ Ontario
Ministry of
Municipal Affairs
and Housing
Ministire des
AffairEts municipalee
et du Logement
Who Does What
Why is it important to you?
The provincial government is making changes to provide better services at lower over-all
cost - which means lower taxes.
Fair taxes
Ontario is updating a property tax assessment system that has become far out of date in many
parts of the province. As assessments are brought up to date and kept up to date, all property
owners will be treated fairly. Homeowners will be able to judge whether the property taxes they
pay are fair, and homeowners will no longer wind up paying much higher property taxes than their
neighbours in houses of similar value.
Improved education for children
Ontario students are being moved to the head of the class. By removing the burden of spiraling
education costs from residential property taxpayers, the government will be able to refocus
resources on the classroom. At the same time, money will be saved by cutting bureaucratic
duplication and waste by cutting the number of school boards and school board politicians.
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Smaller, simpler, better government
Ontarians will benefit from a smaller, streamlined and more affordable public sector. They'l!
receive better service at lower cost to the taxpayer. And taxpayers will know who is making
spending decisions and who to hold accountable.
Better managed social and community health services
The government is fixing welfare by reducing welfare benefits to 10 per cent above the average of
the other provinces, introducing work for welfare and cracking down on fraud and abuse.
Taxpayers will share in the resulting savings.
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Better delivery of fire, police and ambulance services
Changes to the Police Services Act will bring fairness to the way police services are delivered to
taxpayers in Ontario and allow more local control over police service delivery. Local
governments will be better able to make sure community needs are met. And, because they'll
have the fina1 say on police budgets, they'll be better able to control costs.
Good local transportation systems at an affordable price
Municipalities will have control over local transportation such as municipal transit, GO Transit,
local ferries, municipal airports and highways serving local needs. This will give them the ability
to plan services that make sense for their communities. It will also give more flexibility to be
innovative, and deliver services in more cost effective ways.
Improved community transportation
Barriers will be removed to the coordination oflocal transportation, such as ambulance services,
transit and busing. The result will be transportation services that better meet passenger needs at a
lower cost to taxpayers.
Better delivery of water and sewage services
Municipalities will be fully responsible for local water and sewer services, and they will have the
flexibility to choose an operator that will best serve local needs, providing quality service at the
best price. The province will focus its role on setting and enforcing high performance standards
for the operation of water and sewage treatment plants.
Finally, an understanding of who does what!
Until now, figuring out which level of government delivers which services has been confusing for
many people. People often don't know which level to hold accountable for what. Sometimes it is
impossible to hold anyone accountable, because neither level accepts responsibility. Most people
have understood that overlap, duplication and waste cost them money.
The changes being made by the province will streamIine the delivery of services. The division of
respollSlbilities will be clear. When one level of government is fully responsible for a service, it
will have both the authority and the incentive to be innovative, and to look for ways to do it better
and cheaper. And people will know who to talk to about their services.
January 17, 1997
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SPEECH BY
EDUCATION AND TRAINING MINISTER
JOHN SNOBELEN
TO
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF KITCHENER AND WATERLOO
"WHO DOES WHAT"
JANUARY 17, 1997
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY
THANK YOU, ELIZABETH [WITMER], FOR THAT KIND INTRODUCTION -- AND THANK YOU
ALSO TO THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF KITCHENER AND WATERLOO FOR HOSTING
THIS EVENT.
I'M VERY PLEASED TO BE HERE TODAY. IT'S A FmlNG END TO ONEOF THE MOST
EXCITING WEEKS GOVERNMENT HAS EVER SEEN.
THIS WEEK WE HAVE INTRODUCED DRAMATIC CHANGE INDEED--
EDUCATION REFORM THAT PUTS STUDENTS FIRST.
INTEGRATION OF SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES TO END COSTLY
AND CONFUSING LAYERS OF BUREAUCRACY.
. FAIRNESS IN POLICE FINANCING AND PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT.
FREEDOM FOR MUNICIPALITIES TO ADDRESS THEIR COMMUNITIES' PRIORITIES IN
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY SERVICES, WATER AND SEWER
SERVICES AND LIBRARIES.
HOW WILL THIS HELP THE PEOPLE OF ONTARIO? YOUR SERVICES WILL IMPROVE.
YOU'LL SEE LESS GOVERNMENT INTERFERENCE, A SMALLER BUREAUCRACY AND
FEWER POLITICIANS. YOU'LL SEE NEW JOBS BEING CREATED.
AND YOU'LL SEE LOWER TAXES. OUR GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO 30 PER CENT LESS
INCOME TAX OVER THREE YEARS -.AND WE HAVE ALREADY REDUCED TAXES BY HALF
THAT AMOUNT. THE CHANGES WE ANNOUNCED THIS WEEK MEAN YOU SHOULD
EXPECT TO PAY UP TO 10 PER CENT LOWER PROPERTY TAXES TO YOUR MUNICIPALITY
BY THE YEAR 2000.
THESE CHANGES ARE IMPORTANT ... AND THEY'RE LONG OVERDUE.
FRANKLY, THE CURRENT SYSTEM REMINDS ME MORE OF A .WHERE'S WALDO" PUZZLE
THAN ANYTHING ELSE. BECAUSE, OVER THE YEARS, THE SYSTEM HAS MANAGED TO
BURY THE MOST IMPORTANT PlAYER -- THE PERSON WHO NEEDS AND USES
GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
PEOPLE KNOW THE SYSTEM DOESN'T WORK. AND THEY'VE BEEN COMPlAINING. FOR
YEARS WE'VE HEARD THAT GOVERNMENT WAS TOO BIG, TOO COMPLICATED AND TOO
EXPENSIVE.
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PEOPLE NO LONGER UNDERSTOOD WHO DID WHAT. IN MY OWN RIDING OF
MISSISSAUGA NORTH, FOR EXAMPLE, I'VE HAD CONSTITUENTS COMPLAIN THAT
GETTING FINANCIA1.. HELP AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE MEANT SEEING COUNTLESS
MUNICIPAL, PROVINCIAL AND AGENCY SOCIAL WORKERS. AND THEY HAD TO TElL
AND RETELL THEIR STORY TO EACH BUREAUCRAT.
IT'S THE SAME SITUATION ACROSS THE PROVINCE - OVERLAP AND DUPLICATION
EVERYWHERE.
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY YOU MIGHT SEE THREE SNOWPLOWS DRIVING
ALONG THE SAME ROAD -ONE PLOWING AND THE OTHER TWO DRIVING WITH THE
BLADE UP. IT'S BECAUSE ONE PLOWS PROVINCIAL ROADS, ONE PLOWS COUNTY OR
REGIONAL ROADS, AND ONE PLOWS LOCAL ROADS. AND ALL THREE ARE PAID FOR BY
ONE TAXPAYER.
ANOTHER FAVOURITE EXAMPLE IS EARL BALES PARK IN NORTH YORK. ALTHOUGH IT IS
A "METRO" PARK, A PORTION OF THE PARK, THE COMMUNITY CENTRE AND THE SKI
HILL ARE OPERATED AND MAINTAINED BY NORTH YORK. ANOTHER LARGE PORTION IS
OPERATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE METRO PARKS DEPARTMENT. SO WHO DO
RESIDENTS CALL WHEN THEY HAVE A PROBLEM? IT'S CONFUSING ... AND IT COSTS
MONEY.
PEOPLE SAID THE STATUS QUO DIDN'T WORK. THEY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT THE MAZE
OF BUREAUCRACY. AND THEY WEREN'T SURE WHO TO HOLD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE
DELIVERY AND QUALITY OF SERVICES.
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AND, UNFORTUNATELY, THE PROVINCE DIDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE TANGLED
MESS OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
SURE THERE WERE LOTS OF STUDIES. LOTS OF MEETINGS AND DISCUSSIONS WHERE
PEOPlE .
- AT BOTH THE PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL LEVEL - COMPLAINED HOW COMPLICATED
GOVERNMENT HAD BECOME.
BUT THERE WAS NO ACTION PLAN. NO SOLUTION.
OUR GOVERNMENT WENT LOOKING FOR THAT SOLUTION.
TO HELP US DECIDE WHO SHOULD DO WHAT, LAST MAY WE APPOINTED A PANEL OF
EXPERTS FROM ACROSS THE PROVINCE AND HEADED BY DAVID CROMBIE. THE 'WHO
DOES WHAT" PANEL PROVIDED THOUGHTFUL ADVICE ON A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES.
OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, OUR GOVERNMENT STUDIED THESE
RECOMMENDATIONS AS THE PANEL PRESENTED THEM.
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WE HAVE NOW WEIGHED ALL THE ALTERNATIVES, ASSESSED THEIR MERITS,
CRUNCHED THE NUMBERS, CONSIDERED THE RAMIFICATIONS, AND ASKED THE SAME
QUESTION OF OURSELVES TIME AND TIME AGAIN.
"WILL THIS CHANGE RESULT IN BETTER SERVICES AND LOWER COSTS FOR THE PEOPLE
OF ONTARIO?"
IT'S AMAZING HOW CLEAR THINGS BECOME WHEN YOU STICK TO THE ESSENTIALS.
WE BELIEVE WE HAVE A SOLUTION TO UNTANGLE THE MESS OF GOVERNMENT
SERVICES. THE ANNOUNCEMENTS WE MADE THIS WEEK WILL MOVE ONTARIO
FORWARD INTO THE 21ST CENTURY.
AT THE PROVINCIAL LEVEL, WE'LL PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN SUCH AREAS AS POLICY
DEVELOPMENT, STANDARDS, AND ENABLING LEGISLATION.
BUT WHEN IT COMES TO FUNDING AND DELIVERY OF SERVICES, IT'S A WHOLE NEW
BALL GAME.
IN A NUTSHELL, WHERE IT MAKES SENSE FOR THE PROVINCE TO ASSUME TOTAL
RESpqNSIBILITY FOR FINANCING AND PROVIDING SERVICES TO CITIZENS - THAT'S THE
ROUTE WE'VE TAKEN.
WHERE IT MAKES SENSE FOR MUNICIPALITIES TO BE THE PRIMARY FINANCIER AND
PROVIDER, WE'VE MADE THAT DECISION.
AND WHERE IT MAKES SENSE FOR THE PROVINCE AND MUNICIPALITIES TO SHARE IN
. THE FUNDING AND PROVISION OF SERVICES, WE ARE READY TO FUND OUR PORTION.
OUR PLANS ARE AMBITIOUS AND COMPREHENSIVE. THEY REFLECT THE WISDOM AND
THOUGHTFUL INPUT OF MANY PEOPLE - EXPERTS AND ORDINARY CITIZENS ALIKE.
WE'RE MOVING BEYOND THE ARTIFICIAL BOUNDARIES OF GOVERNMENTS AND
FOCUSING INSTEAD ON PROVIDING TAXPAYERS WITH BETTER SERVICES AT LOWER
COSTS.
FROM NOW ON, THE PEOPLE OF ONTARIO WILL BENEFIT FROM SMALLER, SIMPLER,
MORE ACCOUNTABLE AND LESS COSTLY GOVERNMENT.
IT'S WHAT WE PROMISED IN THE COMMON SENSE REVOLUTION. IT'S WHAT WE'RE
GOING TO DELIVER.
I'M GOING TO TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO TALK ABOUT THE MAJOR CHANGES IN
SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY....AND I'LL EXPLAIN HOW THESE SHIFTS WILL IMPROVE
SERVICES AND LOWER TAXES. '
I'LL START WITH MY OWN AREA - EDUCATION.
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I'M GOING TO QUOTE DIRECTLY FROM THE SPEECH I MADE WHEN I ANNOUNCED THE
GOVERNMENT'S EDUCATION REFORM PACKAGE EARLIER THIS WEEK.
"TODAY, MORE THAN EVER, A QUALITY EDUCATION SYSTEM IS CRITICAL TO THE
FUTURE SUCCESS OF ONTARIO. IT IS A PASSPORT TO OPPORTUNITY FOR THE
INDIVIDUAL STUDENT GROWING UP IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD, AND IT IS
A VITAL FACTOR IN DETERMINING HOW WELL, WE, AS A SOCIETY WILL SUCCEED
IN AN INCREASINGLY COMPLEX AND COMPETITIVE GLOBAL ECONOMY.
ALL ONTARIANS ARE WELL AWARE OF THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION TO THE
ECONOMY AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THIS PROVINCE. BUT WE ARE EQUALLY
AWARE THAT EDUCATION SPENDING MUST BE ACCOUNTABLE AND WELL
MANAGED; THAT EDUCATION DOLLARS MUST BE INVESTED WISELY."
WE ARE ALL CONCERNED ABOUT THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION FOR ONTARIO'S
CHILDREN. WE ARE ALL CONCERNED ABOUT KEEPING ONTARIO COMPETitiVE, WITH AN
EDUCATED WORKFORCE. AND I KNOW THAT TAXPAYERS DON'T WANT TO SEE THEIR
HARD-EARNED MONEY WASTED ON NEEDLESS WASTE AND OVER-ADMINISTRATION.
BY REMOVING EDUCATION FROM THE RESIDENTiAl PROPERTY TAX AND FUNDING
EDUCATION AS A PROVINCiAl PRIORITY, THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE ABLE TO REFOCUS
RESOURCES WHERE THEY BELONG - ON THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT AND TEACHER IN
THE CLASSROOM.
TO DO THIS EFFECTIVELY, SCHOOL BOARD ADMINISTRATION WILL BE CUT.
EDUCATION COSTS HAVE BEEN ALLOWED TO GET OUT OF CONTROL....AT A HUGE
COST TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAXPAYERS. SCHOOL BOARDS HAVE INCREASED
TAXES BY AN AVERAGE OF 5 PER CENT EACH AND EVERY YEAR OVER THE PAST 10
YEARS. IF THESE TRENDS CONTINUED, THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAXPAYERS
WOULD BE PAYING $6.2 BILLION FOR EDUCATION BY THE YEAR 2000.
LET ME PUT THIS INTO PERSPECTIVE.
BETWEEN 1985 AND 1995. TOTAL STUDENT ENROLMENT INCREASED BY ONLY 16 PER
CENT .._
INFLATION INCREASED BY ABOUT 40 PER CENT... SCHOOL BOARD SPENDING
INCREASED BY 82 PER CENT... AND PROPERTY TAXES WENT UP BY MORE THAT 120
PERCENT.
I'LL TELL YOU, MUNICIPALITIES HAVE WANTED EDUCATION OFF THE PROPERTY TAX
BILL FOR YEARS. THAT'S BECAUSE II:I.EY. GET BLAMED AS PROPERTY TAXES INCREASE
... YET EDUCATION COSTS ACCOUNT FOR NEARLY 60 PER CENT OF THE RESIDENTIAL
PROPERlY TAX Bill.
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HERE IN KITCHENER MORE THAN HALF OF YOUR LOCAL TAX BILL GOES TO EDUCATION
-- AND IN SOME OF THE SURROUNDING MUNICIPALITIES THAT PERCENTAGE RISES TO
61 PER CENT. IN DOLLAR TERMS, THAT MEANS ABOUT $161 MILLION IS COLLECTED
FROM RESIDENTIAL TAXPAYERS IN THE REGION OF WATERLOO ALONE TO PAY FOR
EDUCATION.
IT'S A HUGE BURDEN...A BURDEN THAT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAXPAYERS SHOULD
NOT HAVE TO BEAR.
SO WE'RE TAKING THAT FUNDING RESPONSIBILITY OFF THE BACKS OF RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY TAXPAYERS.
THE PROVINCE WILL REPLACE THE REVENUE FROM RESIDENTIAL TAXPAYERS WITH
PROVINCIAL GRANTS UNDER A NEW, FAIR FUNDING MODEL. THE MODEL WILL
RECOGNIZE THE COST OF EDUCATING STUDENTS AND OF MEETING THEIR SPECIAL
CIRCUMSTANCES.
BUSINESS WILL CONTINUE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE COST OF EDUCATION, AND
REVENUES RAISED LOCALLY WILL BE SPENT IN THE COMMUNITY.
AND WE WILL CONTROL COSTS WHILE ENHANCING STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND
CUTTING BUREAUCRATIC DUPLICATION AND WASTE.
WE'RE CUTTING THE NUMBER OF MAJOR SCHOOL BOARDS....FROM 129 TO 66. THE
NUMBER OF ELECTED SCHOOL POLITICIANS WILL BE CUT BY 2/3RDS FROM 1,900 TO
ABOUT 700. AND THEY WILL NO LONGER TAKE HOME THE EQUIVALENT OF A FULL-
TIME SAlARY. IF SCHOOL BOARDS CHOOSE, THEY CAN PROVIDE TRUSTEES WITH AN
HONORARIUM OF UP TO $5,000 PER YEAR.
ANOTHER SIGNIFICANT CHANGE WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE AREA OF PROPERTY TAX
ASSESSMENT.
THIS WEEK MY COLLEAGUE, FINANCE MINISTER ERNIE EVES, INTRODUCED THE FAIR
MUNICIPAL FINANCE ACT.
IN MANY MUNICIPALITIES IN THE PROVINCE, ASSESSMENTS ARE BASED ON PROPERTY
VALUES THAT ARE OUT OF DATE. I UNDERSTAND WATERLOO WAS LAST REASSESSED
IN 1996....S0 YOU'RE IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE. NOT ALL MUNICIPALITIES ARE IN THE
SAME SITUATION. IN METRO TORONTO, FOR EXAMPLE, PROPERTIES HAVEN'T BEEN
REASSESSED SINCE THE 194OS. SO THERE ARE OFTEN HUGE DIFFERENCES IN THE
TAXES PAID ON TWO VERY SIMILAR HOMES - USING THE SAME SERVICES - OFTEN ON
THE SAME STREET.
IT'S NOT FAIR....SO WE'RE CHANGING THE SYSTEM.
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THE NEW SYSTEM WILL HELP TAXPAYERS UNDERSTAND HOW THEIR LOCAL TAXES ARE
SET AND HOW THEY COMPARE TO TAXES ON SIMILAR PROPERTIES. VALUES WILL BE
BASED ON THE SALE VALUE OF PROPERTIES, AND THOSE WITH SIMILAR VALUES WILL
PAY SIMILAR TAXES.
SOME OTHER IMPORTANT ELEMENTS OF THIS NEW LEGISLATION INCLUDE:
A NEW, SIMPLER ASSESSMENT APPEAL PROCESS
ELIMINATION OF THE UNFAIR AND DISCRIMINATORY BUSINESS OCCUPANCY TAX.
TAX CUTS ON ELIGIBLE FARMLAND, MANAGED FORESTS AND CONSERVATION
LANDS.
POWER FOR MUNICIPALITIES TO TAX RENTAL PROPERTIES AT A FAIR RATE.
MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY TO SET DIFFERENT TAX RATES FOR DIFFERENT CLASSES
OF PROPERTY - SUBJECT TO PROVINCIAL PARAMETERS. THIS MEANS FAIRER
TAX TREATMENT TO THE JOB-CREATING SMALL BUSINESSES.
ANOTHER VERY IMPORTANT PART OF OUR PLAN TO FIX GOVERNMENT SERVICES IS IN
THE AREA OF SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH, AND SOCIAL HOUSING PROGRAMS.
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THE CURRENT MAZE OF PROGRAMS -INVOLVING TWO, THREE OR EVEN FOUR LEVELS
OF GOVERNMENT, COUNTLESS BUREAUCRATS AND DOZENS OF FORMS TO FILL OUT _
COSTS THE TAXPAYERS BIG DOLLARS AND IS DIFFICULT TO NEGOTIATE BY PEOPLE-IN-
NEED.
SO OUR PLAN STARTS WITH A SIMPLIFIED ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN THE PROVINCE
AND MUNICIPALITIES.
WE ARE INTEGRATING THE DELtVERY OF THESE SERVICES AT THE MUNICIPAL LEVEL.
THIS WILL CREATE A DELIVERY SYSTEM THAT WILL PROVIDE HIGHER QUALITY
SERVICES AT LESS COST TO THE TAXPAYER.
IT'S IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE PROVINCE WILL CONTINUE TO SET STANDARDS.
AS YOU KNOW, OUR GOVERNMENT HAS MADE IT A PRIORITY TO KEEP WELFARE COSTS
UNDER CONTROL. WE HAVE REDUCED WELFARE BENEFITS TO 10 PER CENT ABOVE THE
AVERAGE OF THE OTHER PROVINCES ". INTRODUCED MANDATORY WORK FOR
WELFARE ... AND CRACKED DOWN ON FRAUD AND ABUSE.
SOCIAL SERVICE COSTS HAVE BEEN FALLING. SINCE JUNE, 1995 THE WELFARE CASE
LOAD HAS DROPPED BY MORE THAN 200,000. THAT'S MORE PEOPLE THAN THE ENTIRE
POPULATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER... OR THE CITIES OF WATERLOO AND
CAMBRIDGE COMBINED.
WE BElIEVE WELFARE COSTS WILL CONTINUE TO DROP. AND OUR PLAN ENABLES
MUNICIPAL TAXPAYERS TO SHARE IN THE SAVINGS. THE FUNDING OF WELFARE WILL
BE SHARED 50/50.
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FOR CHILD CARE, THE GOVERNMENT RECOGNIZES THAT THE TOTAL PROGRAM CAN BE
RUN MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY BY ONE LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT.
MUNICIPALITIES ARE IN THE BEST POSITION TO MANAGE CHILD CARE, AND MOST HAVE
THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND EXPERTISE IN PLACE TO DELIVER THE PROGRAM.
THE PROVINCE WILL STILL PLAY A LARGE ROLE IN CHILD CARE. WE'LL COST-SHARE
THE PROGRAM 50/50 AND WE'LL SET COMPREHENSIVE PROVINCIAL QUALITY AND
SAFETY STANDARDS TO SAFEGUARD CHILDREN.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND FUNDING OF SOCIAL HOUSING WILL BE
TRANSFERRED TO THE MUNICIPALITIES, ENABLING THEM TO DETERMINE THE HOUSING
NEEDS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.
MUNICIPALITIES WILL ASSUME FULL FUNDING OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS, WITH
THE PROVINCE RETAINING RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROGRAMS WITH PROVINCE-WIDE
REACH -SUCH AS DISEASE CONTROL AND IMMUNIZATION.
LAND AMBULANCE SERVICES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF MUNICIPALITIES. THE
PROVINCE WILL CONTINUE TO SET STANDARDS AND WILL STILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
AIR AMBULANCES.
BUILDiNG ON REFORMS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN MADE IN LONG-TERM CARE, THE
NEXT STEP IN THE PlAN IS THE CREATION OF A NEW PROVINCIAL LONG-TERM CARE
AGENCY. THE AGENCY WILL COORDINATE THE SYSTEM WITHIN PROVINCE-WIDE
STANDARDS. MUNICIPALITIES AND PROVINCE WILL SHARE IN THE FUNDING FOR THESE
SERVICES.
OUR GOVERNMENT BELIEVES THAT CHILD WELFARE SHOULD BE PART OF THE LARGER
SYSTEM OF SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL
NEEDS. WE THINK THIS SYSTEM SHOULD BE FULLY FUNDED AND MANAGED BY THE
PROVINCE...SO WE WILL ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR FULL FUNDING OF CHILDREN'S
AID SOCIETIES.
OUR GOVERNMENT BeliEVES WE HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ROLE TO PLAY IN ADDRESSING
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. IN RECOGNITION OF THAT COMMITMENT, WE WILL
ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR FULL FUNDING TO SHELTERS FOR ABUSED WOMEN.
YOU'VE HEARD A LOT OF TAlK THIS WEEK ABOUT TAX FAIRNESS. I'VE ALREADY
SPOKEN ABOUT TAX "FAIRNESS" WHEN IT RELATES TO EDUCATION, TO PROPERTY TAX
ASSESSMENT AND SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES.
I'VE HEARD THE WORD .UNFAIR" USED WHEN IT COMES TO POLICE FINANCING. LET ME
GIVE YOU AN EXAMPlE....
THERE ARE 576 MUNICIPALITIES THAT DO NOT DIRECTLY PAY FOR POLlCE SERVICES..
BUT THEIR NEIGHBOURS DO.
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FOR EXAMPLE, THE VILLAGE OF WHEATLEY IN KENT COUNTY - WITH A POPULATION OF
1,557, PAYS FOR POLICING. THE DISTRICT OF MUSKOKA -- WITH A POPULATION OF
45,017, DOES NOT.
THAT MEANS THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN WHEATLEY PAY TWICE. THEY PAY fOR THEIR
OWN POLICING THROUGH THEIR LOCAL TAXES AND THEY HELP PAY FOR MUSKOKA'S
POLICING THROUGH THEIR INCOME TAX.
TO USE ANOTHER EXAMPLE CLOSER TO HOME.... IN THE REGION OF WATERLOO YOU
PAY FOR YOUR POLICE THROUGH LOCAL TAXES. YOU ALSO PAY -- THROUGH YOUR
INCOME TAX - FOR THE OPP TO POLICE PUS LINCH TOWNSHIP.
IT ISN'T FAIR. WHEN EVERYONE PAYS THE COST OF THEIR LOCAL POLlCE~SERVICE
ONLY ONCE THROUGH MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX, THE UNFAIRNESS STOPS.
SO THAT'S WHAT OUR GOVERNMENT IS DOING.
OUR GOVERNMENT IS GETTING OUT OF THE WAY. WE'RE LETTING MUNICIPALITIES
ADDRESS THEIR OWN COMMUNITY PRIORITIES.
HERE ARE JUST SOME EXAMPLES...
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SERVICES. IT'S BEEN ARGUED - AND I THINK IT'S AGOOD ARGUMENT -- THAT
TAXPAYERS IN KITCHENER, FOR EXAMPLE, SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR A FERRY
TO TRANSPORT RESIDENTS OF THE TORONTO ISlANDS TO WORK AND HOME
EVERYDAY.
TAXPAYERS SHOULD PAY FOR SERVICES THAT MAKE SENSE FOR THEIR OWN
COMMUNITIES.
MUNICIPALITIES WILL NOW BE ABLE TO INTEGRATE THEIR FIRE, POLICE AND
AMBUlANCE SERVICES SO THAT, IN AN EMERGENCY, PEOPLE GET THE HELP THEY
NEED.
THE PROVINCE WILL REFOCUS ITS ROLE IN THE AREA OF WATER AND SewER SERVICES
TO SET AND ENFORCE HIGH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, AND ENSURE THAT WATER
QUALITY CONTINUES TO BE SAFEGUARDED. MUNICIPALITIES WILL BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR LOCAL SERVICES AND THEY WILL HAVE THE FLEXIBILITY TO CHOOSE AN
OPERATOR THAT BEST SERVES LOCAL NEEDS, PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICE AT THE
BEST PRICE.
MUNICIPALITIES WILL ALSO HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO MANAGE AND FUND
LIBRARIES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. RESIDENTS WILL STILL GET - FREE OF CHARGE --
ACCESS TO LIBRARIES... USE OF MATERIALS IN LIBRARIES... BORROWING OF PRINTED
MATERIAl... AND BORROWING OF SPECIAL FORMAT MATERIALS FOR RESIDENTS WITH
DISABIUTIES.
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so YOU CAN SEE, WHEN WE SAY WE'RE BRINGING IN A NEW FOUNDATION FOR
GOVERNMENT, WE REALLY MEAN IT.
WE ALSO REALLY MEAN IT WHEN WE SAY THAT YOU'LL PAY LOWER TAXES.
OVERALL WE THINK BOTH THE PROVINCE AND MUNICIPALITIES Will BE ABLE TO SAVE
MONEY THROUGH THIS NEW REALIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES.
WE'RE REMOVING THE BURDEN OF EDUCATION FROM THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
TAXPAYER. AND EDUCATION IS A COST THAT CONTINUES TO RISE.
MUNICIPALITIES ARE BEING ASKED TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR SOCIAL
ASSISTANCE, THAT'S A DECLINING EXPENSE.
WHEN YOU ADD UP THE FIGURES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE LEDGER, YOU SEE THAT
MUNICIPALITIES Will HAVE TAX ROOM TO MANOEUVRE. BY THE YEAR 2000
MUNICIPALITIES SHOULD HAVE ENOUGH ROOM TO REDUCE PROPERTY TAXES BY UP TO
10 PERCENT.
MANY MUNICIPALITIES HAVE ALREADY PROVEN THAT - GIVEN THE NECESSARY TOOLS
- THEY'RE EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL AT FINDING SAVINGS IN THEIR OWN
COMMUNITIES.
I KNOW THE REGION OF WATERLOO HAS WORKED HARD TO PROVIDE BETTER SERVICES
AT LOWER COSTS. THERE ARE MANY OTHER EXAMPLES FROM AROUND THE PROVINCE:
THROUGH EXCEllENT COST MANAGEMENT, THE TOWN OF AJAX Will REALIZE $1.6
MILLION IN SAVINGS IN 1996. AND THEY ACCOMPLISHED THIS WITH NO TAX
INCREASES, NO CUTS IN SERVICE AND NO STAFF LAYOFFS.
NEW TECUMSETH ANNOUNCED SAVINGS OF $1.4 MILLION BY FINDING MORE CREATIVE
WAYS TO DELtVER SERVICES. AND THE TOWN'S PORTION OF THE PROPERTY TAX BILL
HAS DECLINED.
AND OTTAWA-CARLETON AMALGAMATED POLICE SERVICES TO SAVE $2.4 MilliON PER
YEAR.
THERE ARE MANY MORE EXAMPLES I COULD GIVE YOU. IN FACT, MORE THAN 50 PER
CENT OF MUNICIPALITIES HAVE MANAGED TO HOLD THE LINE ON TAXES OVER THE
LAST FEW YEARS, EVEN AS THE PROVINCE HAS HAD TO REDUCE FUNDING LEVELS.
THESE EXAMPLES CLEARLY IllUSTRATE THAT, WITH CAREFUL MANAGEMENT OF NEW
PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES, MUNICIPAUTlES HAVE AMPLE OPPORTUNITY TO PASS _
ALONG TAX CUTS TO RESIDENTS AND SAVINGS TO BUSINESSES.
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THEY'LL DO THIS BY ELIMINATING DUPLICATION AND OVERLAP, CREATING MORE
COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR DELIVERY OF SERVICES, MORE CREATIVE FORMS OF
ORGANIZATION, AND COOPERATING AMONG MUNICIPALITIES.
OUR GOVERNMENT DOES RECOGNIZE THAT IT'S OFTEN NECESSARY TO MAKE UP-
FRONT INVESTMENTS TO ACHIEVE LONG TERM SAVINGS. THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY
REINVESTMENT STRATEGY, WE ARE MAKING THAT UP-FRONT INVESTMENT IN LOCAL
COMMUNITIES.
A MUNICIPAL SOCIAL ASSISTANCE RESERVE WILL BE CREATED AS A PRUDENT
SAFEGUARD AGAINST UNFORSEEN LOCAL ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES. THE PROVINCE
WILL MAKE AN INITIAL CONTRIBUTION THIS YEAR OF $700 MILLION.
WE ARE SETTING UP A ONE-TIME $800 MILLION CAPITAL AND OPERATING
RESTRUCTURING FUND WHICH WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS. THE
CAPITAL FUND WILL BE FOR INVESTMENT IN UPGRADES TO INFRASTRUCTURE THAT
MUNICIPALITIES ASSUME FROM THE PROVINCE. THE OPERATING FUND WILL BE FOR
ONE-TIME INVESTMENTS SO MUNICIPALITIES CAN PREPARE FOR NEW SERVICE
RESPONSIBILITIES AND MOVETO MORE EFFICIENT METHODS OF SERVICE DELIVERY OR
LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESTRUCTURING.
WE ARE ALSO SETTING UP A PERMANENT ONE BILLION DOLlAR COMMUNITY
REINVESTMENT FUND TO ENSURE THAT SPECIAL COMMUNITY NEEDS ARE MET. THIS
REPLACES...AND INCREASES BY 50 PER CENT... THE CURRENT MUNICIPAL SUPPORT
GRANT.
WE HAVE ALL OF 1997 TO PLAN A SMOOTH TRANSITION, TO TRAIN AND BUILD THE
CAPACITY OF MUNICIPALITIES TO ACHIEVE BEST PRACTICES.
LET ME ASSURE YOU THAT THE PROVINCE WILL WORK CLOSELY WITH MUNICIPALITIES
DURING THIS TIME OF CHANGE.
WE WILL HELP MUNICIPALITIES GET ACCESS TO THESE REINVESTMENT FUNDS WHERE
AND WHEN THEY NEED THEM.
A SPECIAL TEAM OF PROVINCIAL AND MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE
ESTABLISHED TO ADVISE THE GOVERNMENT ON IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT
ISSUES RElATING TO THE NEW ALIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES.
AND WE WILL MAKE SURE MUNICIPALITIES RECEIVE THE TRAINING AND HELP THEY
NEED TO ASSUME THEIR NEW RESPONSIBILITIES.
TO MAKE SURE THE CHANGES ARE MANAGEABLE, WE WILL IMPLEMENT THEM OVER
SevERAl YEARS.
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OUR ACTION PLAN IS AMBITIOUS. IT'S ALSO DO-ABLE. AND IT'S ABSOLUTELY
NECESSARY.
SO THERE YOU HAVE IT.
WE HAVE A PLAN - A PLAN THAT Will LEAD TO BETTER SERVICES.
HOW WILL THEY BE BETTER7
THEY Will BE MORE RESPONSIVE TO LOCAL NEEDS - BECAUSE THEY WILL BE
DELIVERED BY THE LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT BEST SUITED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE
PEOPLE WHO NEED THE SERVICE.
THERE Will BE LESS WASTE, LESS DUPLICATION, LESS BUREAUCRACY AND FEWER
POLITICIANS.
BUT UNDER THE PLAN THE SERVICES WON'T JUST BE BETTER - THEY WILL ALSO BE
CHEAPER.
WHY WILL THEY BE CHEAPER7 GOVERNMENT WITH FEWER LAYERS IS CHEAPER
GOVE~NMENT.
AND GOVERNMENT THAT IS CLEARLY RESPONSIBLE FOR A SERVICE IS MORE
ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT. AND IT HAS OFTEN BEEN OBSERVED THAT THE MORE
ACCOUNTABLE THE ORGANIZATION IS, THE BETTER RUN IT IS.
UNDER THE PLAN, WE BELIEVE THAT PROPERTY TAXES Will GO DOWN. WE HAVE
TAKEN RESPONSIBILITY FOR EDUCATION COSTS, THAT HAVE SPIRAllED OUT OF
CONTROL FOR THE LAST TEN YEARS. AND MUNICIPALITIES HAVE TAKEN A GREATER
SHARE IN THE SAVING FROM DECLINING SOCIAL SERVICES COSTS.
ITS A GOOD DEAL FOR MUNICIPALITIES. ITS A GOOD DEAL FOR THE PROVINCE. BUT
MOST OF ALL, IT IS A GOOD DEAL FOR TAXPAYERS.
IT Will LOWER THE OVERAll COST OF GOVERNMENT - AND THE BURDEN ON
TAXPAYERS.
IN SO DOING, IT WILL MAKE ONTARIO A BETTER PlACE TO WORK AND MAKE A LIVING.
IT Will HELP OPEN ONTARIO FOR OPPORTUNITY AND CREATE JOBS.
THAT'S OUR PROMISE. AND YOU KNOW WE Will KEEP IT.
THANK YOU.
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JanUAry 30, 1997
;He RGGIONAl MUNIClf"^L1TY OF YORK
11250 YONGe STReET. BOx ,...,
NeW",,^,,~E'T. ONTARIO
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(005) 773-100<, (70S) 417.'617
F^", (9051 895-1238
The Honourable Al Leach
Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing
777 Bay Street,
TOl'onto, Ontario.
M5G 2E5.
AGENDA
Dear Mr. Minister:
Re: Bill 98 - Hosoital Develooment Charlles
The Council of the Regional Municipality of York respectfully requests the
proposed legislation regarding Development Charges be amended to allow for
the provision of Development Charges for growth-related capital
infrastructuro for hospitals.
York County Hospital, MlU'kham.Stouffville Hospital and York Ce~tral
Hospital and the Chair of the York Regional Co-ordinllting Committee have
forwarded correspondence to York Region Council (copy attached) pertsining
to Bill 98 and its effects on the ability to utilize Development Charges for
hospital capital infrastructure. 'l'heir position is prOmised on "the proposals
contained within the propoSed (developmc!llt Ilharges) act will put considerable
ndditionul I:'lll1dill~ !lrussures nn Our h06pituls in addition to those already
created by the Ministry's decision to reduoe ita shlU'e of oapital project
funding". .
Traditionally, on a permissive basis, York Region has supported and assisted
in finaneing capital projeots for the three hospitals located within York
Region through both lot levies (Prior to 1991) and Development Charges (1991
to present). Prior to establishment of 'rhe lWgion of York, York County
assisted in 5.nancin'g the local component of hospital projects. The Region's
current Development Charges By-law carriea a prOvision of $16 MUlion to
assist in funding the local hospital share of crowth related hospital capital
projects over the period lOOIS to 2004 inclusive.
The llegional MuniCipality of York has inclUded a grOwth-related hospital
facilities component in ita lot levy and Development Charges since 1985, and it
has provided funding for growth-related purposes on a projeot by project basis,
subject to availability oflot levylDevelopment Charge reserve funde.
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Minister of Municipal Affairs
Under Bill 98, the Provillce has designated hospitals as an "ineligible serVice"
for DevelClpment Charge funding, However, it is submitted that hospitals are
an essential service and as such should be inoluded as an eligible service Such
that the growth-related portion of hospital capital expenditures be fully cost
recovered.
The rapid growth occurring within York Region, and other Metro area regions
has put considerable pressures on hospitals to grow and adapt their physical
environment so that they can continually meet the needs and expectations of
their community. A financial arrangement has existed for many years
between the Province, hospitals, regional municipalities and the community
(fund.raising) relative to funding new growth-related hospital infrastructure.
It is submitted that the effect of eliminating a key component of the funding
via Bill 98, combined with the reduction of the Province's share, would lead to
delays in a number of hospital capital improvements, and in some cases, make
it financially impossible fa!; needed projects to proceed.
Thel'cfore, the ability to continue to assist in funding crowth-related capital
for hospitals through Development Charges is essential. It is submitted that
for over twenty five yeara, York Region has assisted Region of York hospitals
in financing capital projects primarily through lot levies and Development
Charges, and the inclusion of hospitals as an eligible service in Bill 98 will
allow the Region to continue with this important funding in the fl;lture.
Yours truly,
" DIST~TION
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Eldred King
Regio<lal Chair
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c.c. The Hon. Milce Harris, Premier of Ontario
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Ms. Gail Blackburn,
Chair, Financ~ & Adr=-.ids-...tion COmmittee,
Regional Municipality of York,' .
17250 YOl'lse Street,
Box. 147,
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Dear ~!s:1l1ackourn;
R~' Em 98 . Pro"O~/!ri Le~"arinn tel Amend D~:e!rJrlrnent C/1!"?1!S A.ct
We are alanned thatpro!=csili contained witl>1n Bill 98 which would make: it i..-"FOssible for Regioll2.l
Gove:7.n:e:lts such as. Y".x R.egion to levy development c:harges which coulc:! be used to help build
hospital capita! and ir=J.;t.-..:ct'~re. Our Concem is the result of Wee key co~..sice.-arions:
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The 1.Gr.imy ofE:e~th's decision, in July or 1996. to reduce the gO~'e."nment's shue OfL'lY
capital proje:: from 2!;j to 50% and the corresponding increase ofrl:e communities' share
from 1/3 to SO%.
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The r;,cid and e.'(..40rdi.'!U"1 !!I'O....lh oc:urrinz within York 2nd other .Me!!'o area re:tions. For
ir..sta.nce, be:1.li~e:lI$91 a.~l1996, the Re~~n's population grew by 20. 30%. S-ome u~
of the Region s:e i'ov..ing by 10% per :l'e~. rnis grO......th puts cor~;ce:able pressure on
hospit:!.!s to grow:o!:ci adapt their physical en"'ironmenr so that they c..., cor:tinua1!;; meet the
needs 2..."tO ex~eC:ltiOi1S. or their COn1.!1uni::ies.
In the falJ of I SSS, 1:1:e York Region Distl1C: Health Counc!! approved :!....:d submitte:! to the
ML'1.istI)' of Ee:!k't t::e York Region AC'..lte Care Study. This stUc!..v. which re~iewed ACUte
Care Se:-.ices in Yof..: Resion, recor.'.Ine::c:!ec:! that more than SiO ~! be i.wesred in re::ewinS
a::c deve!opir.g llosFitaI and he3.!th ser.ices cap!t!.! infrastructUre L'l the Region. rnis
re::r~e:us a si>:".itc...~, L~vesrme:1t which ';;,'ill be Ver-,' difficult for the cor::.-::ur.ities to ma.'ll!.l1:e
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pres.;~r'es on' ou~ r.os?i:~; en top of those a.!.re~;::: cre:.ted by the ~!iniSt1)"5 cee:sion to reduce it;
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se:;tions of the proposed le~.;lation which restrict the Region's ability to raise and use deve!ocmem
cha.rges for the purpose oftssisting in the development of hospital capital and infrutrnctUre.'
\Ve stand resdy to assist the Region as it pursues discussion and debate on this issue.
Yours sinccl'ely,
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President &: CEO,
York County Hospital.
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President &: CEO, President &: CEO,
?-faOOwn Stoufi'<.ilIe Hospital. York Central Hospiw.
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Chait,
York Regional
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VIA FAX
January 24, 1997
Our File: S.04
Premier Michael D. Ranis
Room 281
Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario
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AGENDA
Dear Mr. Premier:
Atb"hed please fmd the Resolution which 1he GTA Mayors and Regional Cha irs passed
at their meeting this morning in the Town of Markham.
I cannot stress strongly enough the complete surprise voiced by the municllalities at
finding that such an important component of our social fabric bas been placed on the most
regressive [J!X system of all - the property taxI
We urge you to reconsider your Government's position and imple:~nt the
recomm"M~tiQDS of the Who Does What Panel, chaired by Mr. crombie regarding w,:Ifare and
social services.
We look forward to your response.
DISTRIBUTiON I
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GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs - January 24,1997
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Mayor S. Parish, Ajax
Mayor B. Hall, Toronto
WHEREAS the Crombie Panel strongly recommended against placing welfare a nd social
'services on the property taxpayer and that they be funded by the Province:
AND WHEREAS the unstable financial burden Imposed by welfare and socIal sel vices will
have an extremely negative Impaot on the Greater Toronto Area especially In r6Cl,sslonary
times;
AND WHEREAS the flnanclal.balanclng necessary In the disentanglement prOCEll s can be
accomplished without downloading welfare and social services;
NOW THEREFORE, the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs strongly Cond amn the
downloading of welfare and social services onto municipalities and urge the F rovlnelal
Govemment to reconsider their position on this matter and to Implen ,ent the
recommendations of the CrombIe Panel regarding welfare and social services.
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Ministre responsable )}1 Jl)
pour la Protection civile
CNWlA JAH 1 8 1997
AGENDA
Minister Responsible
for Emergency Preparedness
Dear Emergency Preparedness Digest Reader:
MUNICIPALITY OF ClARINGTON
MAYOR'S OFFICE
The summer of 1996 was marked by one of the most severe natural disasters to occur in Canada
this century - the flooding that devastated communities in the Saguenay as well as the
Charlevoix, North Shore and Haute-Mauricie regions of Quebec.
The story of the Saguenay flooding is not only about the major physical d3inage, upheaval and
loss of life caused by this terrible disaster. It is also about people. The spirit of co-operation that
characterized the Saguenay flood response was reflected in the efforts of individual citizens,
emergency responders, municipal officials, Canadian military personnel and representatives of
various departments and agencies from the Government of Quebec and the Government of
Canada Working together, governments, organizations and individuals succeeded in saving many
lives and helping flood victims deal with the massive disruption and dislocation caused by the .
disaster, and to begin the arduous process of rebuilding homes, businesses and communities.
This special edition of the Emergency Preparedness Digest provides numerous examples of the
heroism, dedication and professionalism of those who responded to the Saguenay disaster. The
stories presented in the Digest are important not only because they chronicle what happened but
also because they offer a wealth oflessons on how governments, organizations and individuals
were able to work in close and effective collaboration to deal with a major disaster.
As Minister of National Defence, I am particularly proud of the contribution made by Canadian
military personnel, especially those of the Land Force Quebec Area and 3 Wmg BagotvilJe, who
responded so quickly when disaster struck. I am also responsible for Emergency Preparedness
Canada which played such an important role in co-ordinating the federal response _ working in
close COllaboration with its Quebec counterpart, the Direction generale de la securite et de la
prevention - and which is managing the federal contribution to Disaster Financial Assistance for
victims of the flooding.
Long after the flood waters have receded, the spirit of co-operation continues. Through ongoing
efforts involving the Government of Quebec and the federal government, significant progress has
been made in repairing much of the physical damage caused by the Saguenay floods and in helping
victims to rebuild their lives.
The Saguenay response is an important example offederal-provincial co-operation. This spirit of
co-operation is also a centra1 theme of Emergency Preparedness Week, which will be observed
across Canada from May 5 to 11, 1997. Emergency Preparedness Week reminds us that disasters
can strike at any time and in any community. As the events in the Saguenay demonstrated this
past summ , y being prepared and by working together, we can meet and overcome the most
serious ~e~
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two intensive weeks
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When a disaster like last summer's floods in northeastern Quebec occurs, the various municipal,
regional, provincial and federal officials put their emergency plans into action to help
victims and curtail damage. They also have to adapt quickly to individual circumstances that
arise from the extent of the disaster and the way in which the situation develops.
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a great many specialists, coor-
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and emergency preparedness
advisors combined their
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sure emergency measures
were effective. This article
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acthities during and after
the disaster.
IWaming signs and alert
On July 18,1996. weather
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over the next fe".'? days in
much of Quebec. especially
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sible accumulation of 75 mm.
"in light of these warnings-
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three times every summer -
we "fere expecting heavy run-off
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icant material damage. so officials
from the Securite publique du Quebec
(Ministry of Public safety) asked the
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pre-alert and monitor the situation
closely," explains Marc Lavallee,
assistant to the associate deputy
minister for safety and prevention
measures of Securite publique du
Quebec.
Early on the evening of Friday, July 19,
the first reports confirmed their fears:
mud slides. blocked roads and threats
of flooding were reported in Charlevoix
and on the North Shore. "For us, it was
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many tillles before," continues
Mr. Lavallee. "As planned in similar
circumstances, vve opened the provin-
cial emergency measures coordination
centre in Sainttl-Foy and the coordina-
tion centres ill the areas concerned-
Rimouski for the North Shore and
Quebec for the Charlevoix region.
Then we started assigning resources
to coordinate the work of the various
government ministries and to assist
the municipalities that could be at risk.
The environment and transportation
ministries. Sflrete du Quebec and the
regional health board were already
involved. "
~lunicipal authorities were also on the
front lines, helping people threatened
w6'en nature runs wiid
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Th~_i~;epseQuences of the -di~~~~rint~~~f1t~1c;
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SagUenay and northeastern Q~ebec W~!MiiJ',
numerous.
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Te~i~~~Ple lost their livesanda,t?!Jf
10;~,~oPle were eva,~~.~t"~'(cJ;t;
SgW~'irSfmunicipalities:~;~~,"'~~ftE!~:
lhef\!i~aster, six of them very s.~.bosl
Corc~;~timi, Jonquiere, laBaie,l~terri'
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Anse'Saint-Jean and Ferland'et~Boilleau,
MostJoads were rendered impassable ,"
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becit\1s~ of mud sfides. Seyeralb~
railWfi lines and dam embankffi(>i
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away by the fui~l\(ilf.
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n 500 houseS wlir".d. .
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families had to ii~'reIOcatlid"
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lliemes were deslI:oyed or hinder
iIlha~1t8ble.About 14 husinessei\vere'
destroyed; 24 suffered damage.
factories and iouristresorts were paral'..
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It is estimated th~t the total cost of the ):{
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by the floods and starting evacuation in
some areas.
Mobilizing during the fateful night
Overnight on July 19, matters got worse
and the situation took on unexpected
proportions. The level of the rivers had
risen considerably and continued to rise.
The towns of La Baie and Latemere
began to evacuate people; Petit-Saguenay
and L'Anse Saint-Jean were isolated by
blocked roads and telecommunications
breakdowns.
In the early morning, it became clear that
the Saguenay region would be hit hard-
est. Environment Canada weather reports
confirmed this: because the atmospheric
system causing the rain was stationary,
more rain had fallen than predicted...and
it wasn't over yet. About 5:30 am, the
Jonquiere coordination centre went into
action. Because the usual telephone ser-
vices were either out or clogged, ham
radio operators were asked to help. They
played a vital role in the telecommunica-
tions system. Once the alert was given,
emergency plans were launched simulta-
neously in more than 30 municipalities.
Additional resources were gradually
mobilized to assist the municipalities.
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unpredictable and increases
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progressively, it was difficult to deter- I
mine ahead of time all the resources that
would be needed. They had to be mobi-
lized in successive waves as the water I
levels rose or damage was reported,"
explains Mr. Lavallee. "Fortunately,
thanks to a computerized instrumenta- I
tion system, we were able to quickly get
a fairly accurate idea ofthe flow and I
levels of the rivers."
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For more than two weeks, the Jonquiere
and Sainte-Foy coordination centres
were nerve centres for resources of sev-
erallevels of government and partners
from the industry. "Our role as provin-
cial and regional coordinators was not
to take the place of municipal officials,
but to provide them with assistance,"
states Jean Morneau, Regional Director
of Securite publique du Quebec for
the administrative region of Quebec-
Saguenay, Chaudiere and Appalaches.
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"Our role as provincial and
regional coordinators was not
to take the place of municipal '.
officials, but to provide them
with assistance".
On Saturday, July 20, the Saguenay
floods had reached disaster levels in
several areas and the importance of coor~__
dination really came into play. Once the..
dams' floodgates were open. nothing
could be done but to helplessly watch
the devastating torrents roll by. What
was essential in the first few days there-
fore was to safeguard people's lives and
to evacuate them when necessary. open
shelters for victims and attend to their
physical and mental needs.
Consequently, the Armed Forces, the
Canadian Coast Guard and others were
asked for additional assistance. Links
with the most affected municipalities
were tightened to make sure that evacua-
tions were being proper! y carried out
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vid(ld. As resourctls were mobilized,
all emergency preparedness advisor
I 'NilS assigned 10 each of the hardest hit
1I1L1llicipalilies. Tlw advisor's first role
,"",lS to give Illunicipal officials who had
I Hilt previously faC(ld sl1ch it disaster the
bmlefit of their expertise and secondly.
10 ensure liaison hehveen the municipal.
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lnl, That included informing the centre
of the municipality's needs for trans-
portation, food, drinking water and so
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could establish priorities based on the
actual situation.
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Guided by the evaluation of events made
by advisors at the scene. the coordina-
I tion centre was able to decide which
situation took priority when there were
two or three areas with the same require-
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base at Bagotville was converted into
a mini coordination centre for heli-
copter transport. Later in the week, the
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Getting the message out
When the deluge struck northeastern
(luebec last Joly 20, a large portion of the
region's communications system went out of
service. The many landslides that took place
following torrential rains made roads impass-
able and isolated numerous communities in
the Saguenay region. Local cellular networks
were swamped in a very shorttime~ and use
of satellite communications was not wide-
spread. Securite publiqoe du llo~bec
IMinistry of PublicSafety) and P9~ceauthori.
ties therefore called on the em. e.,.~. a~Qcy.net-
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work set up by the ham radiO~",~Q,ei~tion,
Radioamateur du (luebec (RA'" .
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In constant contlidt with S
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do Quebec, the'Bagotville
hospitals, evacuaiion centr
,gency measures.~:~,mmitte.e
flooded communiti!s, the.~'
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actions. They,were!Tespons
a census Of-SOOl~:';l:~,ooO/~;e%
the bush or in thek'villager
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evacuations; brought in ro'oa
and medic8tionS:to,victini~;._-
a number of victiins; Some;;\Y_
by helicopter to three isolatedi.ij,
to relay messages. :if':;C~'~:~_,
According to Andre.Pednel\
,~,~~ coordinator for MOl 'ha .
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'won the confidence"f,,"
messages had credibility;
checked the accuracy'of e .e: )
tran_smitted. o~er'short ~~Vj~~I~'r,~-:y~}~'C'
infdrmation-WaS\Venfied'l:re,fij'~~~OCg,_,,::,i' --';','
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Aci!iJiding to Andre Pedneault, region8t~:'-':',:
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cootJlinator for RAai. ham radio operat~~' ,<' .-
won1he confidence,of officials, and theirmes-
sag~Chad credibility because they checked the
accuracy o/every message transmitted OVBr
-shiH!;;Wave.
ittihsmitted. As it had been well thought.
thr6ygh, the risk of,error was almost nil:
he'explains.
Me. Pedneault adds that his volunteers were
prepared to respond to such a disaster. "Our
group has been meeting every month for
several years to organize simulations and
trao~mit messagesalsporting and cultoral ""
events. In this way, we are in a better posi.
tion to know the strengths of our collabora-
tors;:we can improve th~ way we work and
test our equipment Ifs the best way to
prepare ourselves for events like the one
we just had:
The volunteers who participated now hope
that ham radio operators will become an
integral part of provincial officials' simula.
tions and emergency measures plans.
According to Mr. Dupere, last summe(s,'
experience proves that ham radio is a.vital
tool in emergency measures. 'These volun-
teers are real communications professionals
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providing relief for our OWn
emergency preparedness
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Saguenay floods!"
The management of volun-
teers and of the supplies
that flowed in from all parts
of the country also needs
improving. "We were
literally inundated with
food and clothing," says
Mr. Morneau, "and weren't
prepared to deal with that
amount of aid."
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will have to look seriously
at the management of he Ii.
copters. Even with about
20 Armed Forces heli-
copters and almost as many
from the private sector,
there were not enough. Several munici-
palities were completely isolated. with
no road access. electricity or telephone.
Although these municipalities did not
suffer material damage and did not need
to be evacuated, they nevertheless
monopolized the services of a large num-
ber of the helicopters. The delivery of
supplies of food, water and generators to
such communities was not anticipated
beforehand and it caused problems for
response personnel.
Overnight on July 19, the level of the rivers had risen considerably. Certain municipalities were isolated by blocked roads and
telecommunicatiorrs breakdowns.
prO\.incial coordination centre located in
Jonquiere took over this responsibility.
Officials from the federal government
mo\'ed in, sharing premises with their
proYincial counterparts, Coordination of
all response personnel in the region was
done from this centre. "This on-site coor-
dination unit is yery important. Not only
is L18 same information circulated to all
concerned, it helps to a\'oid overlap of
work. because the centre is where all
decisions are made'" says Mr. Morneau.
In addition to the great efforts made to
safeguard and assist residents of the
flooded municipalities. attention had to
be gi\"en to about 7.000 persons, workers
or yacationers. who 'H're stranded in the
forest. As they were not in danger, most
refJ.~ed to be eyacuatE'i.i. because they
would have had to lea\.e all their posses.
sians behind. It was therefore necessary to
keep in contact with thE'm for several days
and to send supplies in to them by air.
In the following days. as soon as the
waters began to recede. work had started
on temporarily restoring services to meet
immediate needs: reestablishing a basic
road network; checking the structure
of standing bridges; ensuring water
supplies and water quality; in short,
everything to do with essential
services.
Improvements for the future
Because of the extent of the disaster
and the large number ofmunicipali-
lies affected, officials had to keep the
Jonquiere coordination centre open
24 hours a day for two weeks. "That
entailed some logistics problems that
will have to be solved for future emer-
gencies," Mr. Morneau adds. "We were a
little cramped there. And we found that
while we were asking a lot of the munic-
ipalities. we were a little lax about
planning for our own staff. For example,
at our annual planning meetings with the
municipalities, we always ask them to
provide a logical and efficient structure,
and even to provide for an alternate coor-
dination centre in case the first choice
was involved in the disaster. It's a little
ironic as we, emergency planners, had
In spite of everything, the municipal,
regional and provincial emergency pre-
paredness organizations dealt with the
situation successfully, thanks to an
ingrained culture of coordination and
well-established emergency planning
measures.
"The events of July 1996 reminded us of
the importance of being ready for any-
thing, even the unthinkable," Mr. Lavallee
concludes. ...
Jean-Claude Drapeau is 8 writer for Brad Mann
Communications Consulting Jnc., based;n
Gloucester. Ontario.
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Emergency Preparedness Oigestrecently interviewed Charles Cilte, Associate Deputy Minister
of safety and prevention at the Securite publique du Quebec
(Ministry of Public Safety). He is responsible for public safety and is coordinator
of emergency measures for the Quebec government
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IOfthe floods in northeastern Quebec
last summer, making sure operations
ran smoothly.
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of all that Quebec's emergency response ~
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IffiOdt>[ is based on interministerial COOf- i
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making. In 1988, follo\\ing the failures in Yl
loperations at the Saint-Basile-le-Grand
fire. the Quebec government had to make
changes in the way things were handled
lin emergencies. The gon~mment formed
an Emergency Preparedness Committee
- which, along \dth the :\finistry 0f
Seclliite publique, includes the principal
Imini$"ters responsible for emergency
respc'nse. This system has since proven
effe-:,il,.:e on many occa~ions, in particu-
lIar during the severe flooding in the
~iontreal area last spring and at the time
of th~ serious forest fires in the summer
IOf 1995. when we had to evacuate the
town of Parent.
Starting with the principle that every
municipality in Quebec should have its
Chades Cote, Associate Deputy Minister of safety
and prevention lit the ministry of Securite publique
du Quebec.
own emergency plan, the ministry acts as
a coordinating body. In this role it exer-
cises its powers on behalf of the Quebec
government making sure that municipal
plans mesh with the arrangements at the
regional and provincial levels. So. once
an alert is issued, the municipalities
concerned request assistance from the
regional office of Secarite publique
which, through the provincial emergency
measures organization. provides them
with the resources required to either
contain or keep to a minimum the
impact of a disaster.
I must say that last July we had to face
one of the worst emergency situations
ever experienced in Quebec or even in
Canada. Contrary to what people gener-
ally understood, the July 1996 floods did
not only affect the Saguenay region. We
also had to conduct emergency opera-
ti~:ms in three other regions - Charlevoix,
Haute-Mauricie and the North Shore. In
Haute-Mauricie, we had to rescue about
1,000 people from isolated forest areas.
In Charlevoix, the main roads were
cut off and supplies hed to be sent to
Sept-lIes by ferry for several days,
(See article "When nature runs wild"
for the consequences of the disaster).
DIGEST: Did your response strategy
work as planned?
C. COTE: Two years ago, in the
Saguenay-Lac-Saint-]ean region. we con-
ducted operation Gas d'eau. an exercise
that simulated a dam breaking. Various
municipal officials, the dam managers
and staff from the ministries concerned
took part in the exercise. We were called
alarmists at the time, but the events of
last summer proved us right. The disas-
ter on July 19th and 20th was worse than
any imaginable prediction or scenario.
Reality far surpassed fiction. Certainly
our response would not have been as
effective if we had not gone through the
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determining factor in OUf success.
Given all the imponderables and the fact
that we were right in the middle of the
summer holidays. mobilization was
quick and exceptionally well executed.
The alert plan was followed. the emer-
gency plans were put in place, and per-
sonnel on vacation reported to work in
many places across the province. We
found that the emergency structure of
the Seemite publique du Quebec and
the different ministries ran smoothly.
functionally and effectively.
It was reassuring to see that
the plans worked and that
teams could be mobilized,
even during the summer
holiday season
I also want to mention two very impor-
tant factors. without which we would
ha VB had a much harder time coping.
One was the presence of the Bagotville
military base. Their rescue operations
were very timely and they were able to
save many Ih'es. The second was the
SOPFEU (Societe de la protection contre
ie feu) base at Robern!. They loaned us
15 additional helicopters for crucial air
missions, as most of the roads were
impassable.
It was reassuring to see that the plans
worked and that teams could be mobi-
lized. even during the summer holi-
days. Since our organization is very
decentralized. we baye to rely on
partners and respect the way they
operate. This is not always a problem-
free situation. Players have to be ready
to adapt to local circumstances. The
partners are asked. to carry out opera-
tions in their own respective fields at
the time ofa disaster. Fortunately. the
different local and regional structures
can be put in operation indepen-
dently. which means alerts can be
The disaster on July 19th and 20th was worse than
any imaginable prediction or scenario.
issued very quickly to mobilize resources
rapidly.
When it came to public health
and the environment, among
other issues, the region
was equipped to look after
itself. This increased the
confidence and commitment
ofthe population.
DIGEST: Are there aspects of the
response that were more difficult or that
should be emphasized? Did you learn
any lessons from this disaster?
C. COTE: In a disaster ofthat magni-
tude, the challenge is to create order
out of chaos. which is never easy.
Coordination at the provincial and
regional levels was excellent.
Collaboration between the different
levels of government was remarkable.
every ministry played its part. respect-
ing their counterparts in other' organiza-
tions and cheerfully accepting the close
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coordination that was needed. But the
most difficult part was to synchronize
operations on the sites where response
was taking place. We should have I
expected this because exchanging infor-
mation on 15 or 20 sites is an extremely
complex task. So we have to improve on I
how we liaise and coordinate when we
are dealing with several sites at once.
We were afraid we would have to I
bring in technical resources from other
regions. but it was not necessary. When
it came to public health and the environ-
ment, among other issues, the region
was eqnipped to look after itself. This
increased the confidence and commit ~
ment of the population. People realized
they might be saving a friend, a brother
or sister. or someone they kn~w. I think
this kind of autonomy made operations
more efficient. That would not have been
possible if we had had to use outside
teams who were not familiar with the
geography and social patterns of the area.
If there is one piece of advice I might
give to other officials who have to deal
with a similar situation, it would be to
never underestimate the value of train-
ing. It is through exercises and training
of elected officials and staff that residents
of a region or a given province become
aware of the importance of emergency
preparedness and gain familiarity with
the basic concepts.
DIGEST: If you had to do it again,
what changes would you make in your
approach? What would you like to see
improved?
C. COTE: Without question, communi-
cations on site and telecommunications
from one site to another. In spite ofthe
exercises we had done previously and
even though we have an official proce-
dure for communications, we will have
to reevaluate our methods and correct
some weaknesses. For example. the tele-
phone lines in the region were quickly
tied up. Fortunately. the telephone com-
panies were able to remedy this situation
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quickly. We will have to look closely at
I what information should not be sent by
telephone and what can be transmitted
using computer communication. We also
I have to solve some small problems with
running OUf operations centre, which
was too small for the 8:\.1ent of the disas-
Iter. But in spite of these glitches, Qur
handling of the disaster was quite
satisfactory.
I DIGEST: The media are an increasing
presence in these situations and they
follow operations very closely, especially
I when there is a disaster ,dth serious
consequences. Can that be a hindrance
in ,'our work? HO\\" did YOU come to
I ter~s with the media? .
C. COTE: At Securite publique, we
I believe in establishing a relationship
between media and emergency response
personnel. Instant information broadcast
I. throughout the day on television reports
.liV8 from the disaster area can be helpful
to response personnel and people
I affected by the disaster_ Our attitude to
the media is a policy of openness, which
has proved to be very beneficial. Beyond
" I prmiding regular information to keep
citizens up to date on how the situation
is developing. the media are an impor-
tant asset. It won't matter whether you
are doing a great job dealing with a
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disaster if press coverage
gives rise to harsh criticism of
your actions or if all kinds of
rumours start to circulate; you
will quickly lose control of
the situation. In a way, we
consider the press one of the
active players in emergency
response. In the Saguenay,
journalists helped us a great
deal in our task in the first
week after the disaster. They
played an effective part in
gelling people to comply with
directions. They were remark-
ably professional in gelling
the information out. Later
they became more critical
of us again. which is normal.
DIGEST: Now, several months later,
how is Securite publique involved in
reconstruction and recovery? Will there
be a post mortem of the response?
C. COTE: We have asked ENAP (Ecole
nationale d'administration publique) to
do a review of operations in northeastern
Quebec and to prepare a thorough eval-
uation so that we can learn from our
actions. ENAP is supposed to submit
its report in December.
Given the extent ofthe disaster, the
Quebec government has set up a recon-
struction team which reports directly
to the 'Executive Council. For its part,
Securite publique administers financial
assistance programs and reviews the reg-
ulations concerning waterways. As well
we are reviewing action plans for dealing
with rising waters in the spring and
recurrent problems with thawing and
landslides in the region. ...
Jean.Cl8ude Drapeau;s a wr;ter for the firm of
Brad Mann Communications ConsuWng Jnc..
based in Gloucester. Ontario.
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"Flying over the Saguenay region in a helicopter. you soon realized the situation
was disastrous:' says Captain Johanne Bournival, at Canadian Forces Base (CFB)
Valcartier in Quebec.
ICaptain Bournival, a Public Affairs offi-
cer, was part of the advance party from
CFB Valcartier sent last July 21to assess
I the extent of the flooding and the need
for reinforcements at CFB BagotviIle,
which was looking after evacuation.
I Some 10 hours after their reconnaissance
mission, about 200 troops from the
12' Regiment blinde du Canada, the
15 Combat Engineer Regiment and the
-130 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, sta-
tioned at Valcartier, arrived at Bagotville
I by Hercules aircraft, helicopter and road
com'oy. They included paramedical per-
sonnel, engineers, cooks. mechanics
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The role of the military was
clear: rescue people whose
lives were in danger and look
after the safety and weIl-
I being of victims.
Colonel Richard Bastien. Commander _
3 Wing and Base Conuuander, CFB
Bagotville, says that the role of the mili-
tary was clear: rescue people whose lives
were in danger and look after the safety
and well-being of victims.
Evacuation
The troops from CFB Ragotville were
on the joh from the first moments of the
floods.
Helicopters became veritabla airborne ambulances for people trapped by the waters.
"At daybrealc, even before we got the
official request from Securite publique
du Quebec (Ministry of Public Safety),
we were responding to a lot of distress
calls from residents in the region. Our
search and rescue teams went to save
people who were on the-roofs of their
houses or their cars trying to escape
the rising water," says Major Pierre
Bettez, who was then Commanding
Officer of 3 Wing at CFB Bagotville.
"Rescue workers saw houses float off
in the flood and land crumble into the
waters only moments after they had
plucked the occupants away."
In the afternoon of Sunday, July 20, the
troops evacuated Ferland~et-Boilleau.
The situation was critical in many cases.
Because of fallen electrical lines and
blinding rain, rescuers sometimes had
difficulty landing their helicopters.
"Many times we had to send out a search
and rescue technician with a harness to
save people," he adds.
Over the course of that day, helicopters
became veritable airborne ambulances
for people trapped by the waters. "Even
when you live close to the hospital, if the
road is cut off you need a helicopter to
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get there. So we not
only did evacuation,
we air-lifted a lot of
people who needed
medical loare, like
cardiac patients.
pregnant women, and
people on dialysis," says
Major Bettez.
Because the Bases's three helicopters
were not sufficient to get the job
done. Land Forces Quebec area head-
quarters coordinated the request for
reinforcements. The same after-
noon, two "Labradors" arrived
from CFB Greenwood in
Nova Scotia, and two others came
from the Trenton base in Ontario.
The Valcartier and Saint Hubert
bases in Quebec sent 10
"Griffon" helicopters.
Because the towns and villages
had no electricity. total darkness at
night added to the bad weather
made rescue operations dan-
gerous and it was decided to
call a halt to flights. They
started again early on Sunday
morning. taking supplies to isolated vil-
lages. transporting the sick and injured
and rescuing victims.
The military put in 400 flying hours in the 150 missiolfS for
Operation Saguenay.
On Monday morning. since the water
level had stabilized. provincial authori-
ties, in agreement "ith municipal
authorities from La Baie. decided to
evacuate the 1.500 residents of Grande-
Baie. This area of the town was com-
pletely cut off and up to that time had
received its drinking water and food sup-
plies by helicopter. Because of possibly
dangerous sanitary conditions, officials
from Securite publique du Quebec in
accord with municipal authorities felt
that it would be better and safer to
evacuate them to CFB Bagotville. Even
though the town is only 10 minutes away
by air from the Base.. the operation took
six hours.
The military put in 400 flying hours
in the 750 missions for Operation
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Saguenay. "In a week, we evacuated
3,800 victims and transported about
1.100 people including policemen. doc-
tors, ham radio operators, technicians
and members of search and rescue
teams," says Major Bettez.
Sheltering victims
CFB Bagotville, which
in normal times is
home to about
1.500 people.
suddenly saw its
population double
between July 21 and
29 as victims arrived.
Captain Renee Forcier,
of 3 Wing at CFB
Bagotville. volun-
teered to help the first
evacuees from Ferland-
et-Boilleau. She was
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given the job of coordinating intake of
all victims when authorities decided to
open the shelter at CFB Bagotville,
"We worked wi~h the Red Cross, Securite I
pubhque du Quebec and the La Baie com.
munity services centre to set up systems I
to help evacuees regain some measure
of physical and mental well-being and
to give them a modicum of comfort," J
Captain Forcier explains. People had to .
be provided with food and clothing, the
sick had to be cared for and people in
need had to be counselled.
The gymnasium. the community centre
and Barracks 75 became dormitories
which, for four days, shaltered more than
800 people. "Washers and dryers were
installed for their use and all the Base
showers were available to them. We also
opened the pool, brought in movies,
organized special children's activities
and set up a babysitting service for the
little ones," she adds.
Troops from the 12' Regiment blinde du
Canada at Valcartier worked with their
Bagotville counterparts to set up a camp-
ground with 400 tents that could accom-
modate 1,000 evacuees. They remained
at Bagotville for 11 days to lend a hand
to their colleagues.
Canada Post opened a temporary Post
Office for victims. and Bell Canada set
Troops from the 12. Regiment "Ii.de du Canada at Valcanier warlced with
their Bagotville counterparts ta set up IJ campground with 400 tents that
could accommodate 1.000 evacuees.
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more than BOO people.
Ip a trailer with telephone equipment so
,;lat 8\-aCUees could get in touch with
,eir fatnilies. The Caisse populaire
esjardins, whose offices had been
swept away by the flood. opened a tem-
[farY branch.
Ve made premises available to munici-
palities so that their municipal councils
IUld meet, plan their actions and pre-
ue to take control and manage on their
own. .-\t the request of councillors, evac-
les eyen organized cleaning crews.
hen we were short of cooks, some of
them ,'olunteered." Captain Forcier says.
I a four-week period. cooks mobilized
CFB Bagotville sen'ed about
';0.000 meals to \;ctims.
lfety of evacuees
One ,.ery important aspect was safety of
lacuees. "Since the Base doesn't have
y special security system at the main
entrance. people could go in and out at
Ill. Unfortunately. a few days after La
ie was evacuated. some unscrupulous
~Ieople tried to take ad\"antage of victims.
ers came to use the free services
intended for victims," Captain Forcier
relates.
To remedy the situation, military person-
nel initiated a system using coloured
identification bracelets and posted a
security guard at the entrance to the
Base. "lfwe had to do it again," Captain
Forcier says, "that would be the first
thing we would do. Because victims are
already vulnerable, it is very important
to give them some sense of security."
Noah's Ark
A great many domestic animals were
left behind with no shelter during the
At the request of victims, the militllty evacuated
about roo domestic Bnimals. eFB BlIgofVille took
in cats and dogs. II pllrrot a/ow rabbits and some
poultry.
evacuations; some of them were
abandoned.
At the request of victims, 3 Wing orga-
nized evacuation of about 100 domestic
animals by helicopter and all-terrain
vehicles. CFB Bagotville took in cats and
dogs, a parrot, a few rabbits and some
poultry.
Troops set up about twenty modular
tents to shelter the animals and a local
veterinarian came to examine them and
provided care free of charge.
Drinking water supplies
Members of the 5 Combat Engineer
Regiment were mobilized for four weeks
in the Saguenay region. Under the com-
mand of Captain Raymond Lalande, they
were responsible for advising authorities
on civil engineering and drinking water
supplies.
"We transported our reverse-osmosis
water purification systems from
Valcartier and brought in two more from
CFB Gagetown in New Brunswick," says
Master Corporal Denis Dubois. "The sys-
tems were running almost the entire time
we were posted there."
Master Corporal Dubois adds that teams
of military personnel were sent to
Chicoutimi, La Baie, Lac-Kenogami and
Hebertville to provide drinking water to
these municipalities.
The reverse-osmosis water purifier - a
Canadian invention - was able to pro-
duce 5,000 litres of drinking water per
hour. This system operates by pumping
dirty or contaminated water from a
fire hydrant, a water conduit, or other
sources such as lakes and rivers, and
passing it through extremely fine mem~
branes at very high pressure. These
membranes retain 99.9 per cent of impu-
rities and chemical or biological products.
"People were able to get water supplies
directly at the inflatable reservoir which
is linked to our mobile filtration system.
We also filled tank trucks that went out
to the more remote villages," he adds.
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Wh~~ there is an emergency in Qua : ' 'Ff~ met im .
thlu'pommander of National Defence's1 ~~curit. pub
Forces Quebec Area is responsible fo 'pd SOrete,d
di~~!!ng military intervention. ." Jould be i
Wrth'the extent of the floods, the Dep " command f,
Chief of the Defence Staff appointed Ma ta';"ce and de
General Alain Forand, Commander- l..i!@ ',':' . Quebec gove
FoX~~ Quebec Area, operational co - "The groo" '
mander of the disaster area. Following and decided
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Opejption Saguenay reported to Majol,J' " . carried ouiil'..
Genera' Forand. ' , ej Defence: Mal,
Since Canadian Forces Base Bagotville w~s "In this way, we: , ',.
already working on evacuation, the Major of decisions, am9~'>
General requested that Colonel Richard hoge generalQJ
Ba,~~, Commander-3 Wong and Ba' ,,~Iectrical p
Co'il!RanderofCFB Bagotville, provide "isistthe S~;
porrfor sean:h and rescue operations. IStributing f
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Looking back, Colonel Bastien has some
thoughts about the military's experience
last summer. I
"Overall, I was very impressed with the
way things went, and by the courage an .
commitment of my staff. I also thought it
was remarkable the way the towns took
charge. In a situation like that there is
always some confusion, but it was SOon
overcome because of the excellent way
all the people responding to the crisis
cooperated," Colonel Bastien states.
"Since it was vacation time, there were
fewer staff on the Base than usual. The
situation worsened and developed very
quickly; responding to the number of
requests coming in clearly went beyond
our resources. But Securite publique,
working with the National Defence and
Silrete du Quebec, took the situation in
hand and established priorities for
requests. So we were able to allocate nec-
essary resources to deal with the most .
urgent cases and make more effective pl~"
for assigning our staff," the Colonel adds.
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"The only thing that might have made ;
things easier, was if we had done an
exercise during the previous year. As far.
as I know. dming my three-year posting, \.
there has never been a simulation of
an emergency involving all levels of
government and CFB Bagotviile. f think
that an exercise like that could help
people responding to emergencies
understand each other's operational
methods better and create links, besides,
making their jobs easier in a crisis.
Because when a diaster occurs, there's
no time then to ask questions, you have
to act," he says.
The work accomplished by the troops
in the Saguenay was not part of the
Canadian Forces' primary mission. But
they are trained for difficult situations
and they have the equipment to take
quick, effective action. That is just
what they did when the floods hit last
summer. ....
Joanne Duguay is , writer for Brad Mann
Communications Consulting Inc., based in
Gloucester, Ontario.
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The federal government intervenes
when provincial or territorial officials
ask for help or when the disaster affects
an area of federal responsibility, such
as an airport.
Widespread disaster
Provincial authorities were responsible
for emergency measures during the
floods in the Saguenay and northeastern
Quebec. Federal agencies provided sup-
port to the province.
On Saturday, July 20, Securite publique
du Quebec (Ministry of Public Safety)
asked Canadian Forces Base Bagotville,
located 15 kIn from Chicoutimi. to
send troops to help evacuate the many
victims.
On Sunday. once the magnitude of the
disaster became evident, the Prime
Minister of Canada. Mr. Chretien, went
to Jonquiere to evaluate the extent of the
damage. He announced that under
the Disaster Financial Assistance
Arrangements (DFAA), the federal gov-
ernment would provide financial aid to
the region to rebuild infrastructure and
facilitate restoration of essential goods as
well as private property, farms and small
businesses (see article on page 30).
During his visit, Mr. Chretien also named
Emergency Preparedness Canada (EPC)
the organization responsible for the fed.
eral government response in Quebec and
asked Andre Tremblay, Regional Director
for EPC in Quebec. to coordinate this
response. According to Mr. Tremblay.
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provide federal ~LLppOl't to cope with the
disaster and to implement the financial
aid process.
On July 24. EPC"s regional officer, Marc
La Fontaine. held a preliminary coordi-
nation meeting, attended by 24 federal
departments and agencies that were
working more or less closely in the
emergency operations. Twelve of these
departments remained on alert until
the end, on July 31.
In order to achieve a more effective
response to the population's require-
ments and to avoid duplication of work,
Mr. Tremblay, with the agreement of
Major General Alain Forand, Commander
of the Quebec Sector of the Land Force,
delegated site coordination at Jonquiere
to Major Claude Archambault. "Major
Archambault was set up in an office
adjacent to the Government of Quebec's
so he could work more closely with his
provincial counterparts. Together, they
determined the most pressing needs
in the region and Major Archambault
looked after transmitting the necessary
information to the federal departments'
coordination committee in Quebec,"
Mr. Tremblay explains.
Technical support
It was this interdepartmental committee
that determined the e:\.'tent to which the
Government of Canada would intervene
in the Saguenay. "We focused our efforts
on the technical aspect of the operation,"
Mr. Tremblay adds.
When the needs had been set out, the
federal departments took steps to sup.
port the provincial gm.-emment in the
following areas:
. health and safety of disaster victims
. maintaining supplies of food and
drinking water
. providing support to evacuees and iso-
lated persons
. restoring impOItant infrastructures
. evaluating damage suffered
by the agri-food industry
. supervising the evacuated
zone to protect property
. providing financial aid to
disaster victims through
the Direction generale de
la stkurite et prevention
du Quebec.
Participating departments
and agencies
The 12 main federal depart-
ments and agencies mobi-
lized activated their emer-
gency plans to respond to
the particular circumstances
of the disaster. In the days
following the catastrophic
flooding, the federel contri-
bution took many forms.
Below is a brief sununary:
Following the government of Quebec's request for financial aid
Treasury Board President. Marcel Masse, presented. on September 23,
a cheque for 50 millions dollars to Duebec's Minister of Transport.
Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and responsible for the
Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, Jacques Brassard. It was an
initial contribution of the federal aid agreed upon under the
Disaster Financial Assistance A"angements.
. Canada Mortgage and
Housing Corporation:
advice on cleaning houses
after flooding.
. Canada Post: rapid delivery of income
security cheques.
. Canadian Coast Guard: providing
equipment far specialized signalling
and modifications to be made to
marine maps.
. Canadian Heritage (Parks): locating
debris in the Saguenay marine park.
. Environment Canada: weather reports
and environmental impacts of the
disaster.
. Fisheries and Oceans Canada: inves-
tigated the feasibility ofredrafting
marine maps and of dredging in the
navigable channel.
. Health Canada: bedding, stretchers,
guides ta services for evacuees and
information kits.
. Human Resources Development
Canada: speeding up processing of
requests for unemployment insurance
and hiring of temporary personnel
for cleaning and reconstruction; the
Department of Human Resources
Development also undertook a study
of the long-term repercussions of the
disaster on the local job market.
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. National Defence: evacuation, shelter,
transport by helicopter and supplying
drinking water.
. Natural Resources Canada: satellite
images of the areas struck by the disas-
ter and evaluation of damage from ero-
sion and landslides.
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Services Canada: continued to deliver
federal government payments to
the population; provided support to
Transport Quebec for evaluating dam-
age to roads and bridges.
. Revenue Canada: information on fiscal
matters concerning compensation
payments.
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early September the federal govern*
menl transferred its reconstruction
IPonSibilitieS to the Fedoral Office
Regional Development (FORD) in
Quebec. FORD established a liaison
lice in Jonquiere to coordinate the
rk of various federal departments
and agencies working on rebuilding
I region. Its acting Director, Gilles
vost. says that the liaison office will
facilitate the work of representatives
1m various federal departments and
ndes on the scene, which will give
t e disaster victims better access to ser-
I- es provided by the federal govern-
nt. "We are bringing the federal pro.
grams closer to the clients who need
iirm." he explains.
Incials from this office "ill work in
close collaboration and complement
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ebee's Bureau de reconstruction et
de relance to relaunch economic activity
Id ensure a return to normal conditions
citizens and businesses. They also
have a mandate to observe carefully what
~oing on locally so they can readily
~ntify initiatives that might benefit
from federal expertise and financial
Ipport.
ebec made a request for financial
aid on July 31, submitting a first claim
Iptember II, This receil-ed a prompt
ponse from the federal government
in the form of a cheque fur 50 million
t1ars received by Quebec. within less
one month. September 23. [t was
:in initial contribution towards the full
tount of federal aid agreed upon
der the Disaster Financial Assistance
Arrangements.
Ie federal government will. soon be
making other such payments. Since
I'mators consider that direct
en..~s incurred by the province
e igible for the program) will amount
Isome 300 million dollars. the federal
ntribution will come to a total of about
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250 million dollars, 80 per cent of eligible
expenses.
federal-provincial cooperation, "Thanks
to the Disaster Financial Assistance
Arrangements, all Canadians can provide
help 10 other Canadians whose lives
have been seriously disrupled by
disasters." A.
Presenting the cheque to Quebec's
Minister of Transport, Minister of
Intergovernmental Affairs and respon-
sible for the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
region, Jacques Brassard, Treasury Board
President Marcel Masse said that he was
pleased to note the effectiveness of
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ATTENTION: Patti Barrie
TIME: 19:21:47
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Clerk
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PLEASE COPY AND DISTRIBUTE TO THOSE LISTED.
TOWNSHIP OF KEPPEL
R.R.1
Wiarton, Ontario
NOH 210
(519) 534-2247
TO: ALL ONTARIO MUNICIPAL TIES
The Township of Keppel requests your support for the following motion:
012/87 MonON" that Councillnslr1Jct the Clerk to write a letter to the Education Minister,
John Snobelen congratulating hIm on the proposed changes to the education system, but
to also raquest that he make teachers an essential service so as to eliminate strikes which
hurt nobody but our children, Further,thls lelter should also be sent to our /ocai MPP and
to every municipality In Ontario aSking for their suppcrt."
Moved by Larry J. Miller, Seconded by Donalda Fisher, Carried.
The leller whIch follows has been sent to the Honourable John Snobe/en for his
consideration. Keppel Council would like every Ontario Municipality to send a similar lelter
to Mr. Snobeten requesting that teechers not be allowed to strike.
January 21, 1997
The Honourable John Snobelen
Education Minister
22nd Fl., Mowat Block, 900 Bay 51.
Toronto, OntarIo M7A lL2
Dear Mr. Snobelen:
Re: The Onterlo Education Svste"l
The Council for the Corporation of the Township of Keppel has asked that I extend
congratulations to YOll for your recent announcement regerding the chenges to the
education system. Council would like to express their Sllpport for the removal of the
fllnding of education from residential property taxes.
In passing Motion 012/97. Keppel COllnCiI requests that you implement further changes
and make teachers an essential servica to avoid strIkes which hurt nobody but the
children.
We would appreciate your cooperation and consideration when making these changes.
Robert A. Hewlnss, AMCT
CAO, ClerklDeputy-Treasurer
cc: MPP, Bill Murdoch
All Ontario Municipalities
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DURHAM REGION
FARM SAFETY ASSOCIATION
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Port Perry, Ontario
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January 24, 1997
Marie P. Knight
Deputy Clerk
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance St.
Bowmanville, Ontario
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Dear Ms. Knight
DURHAM REGION FARM SAFETY ASSOCIATION held -its Annual Meeting
recently and plans were made to promote Farm Safety at various
events throughout Durham Region. As in the past, we are requesting
grants from the municipalities to help us carry out these plans.
National Farm Safety Week will be March 12 to 19, 1997. FARM
FAMILY HEALTH AND SAFETY will be the theme with information
available about health related issues. . We plan to promote this
topic by doing displays at fairs and other events throughout the
year. We will also distribute information regarding the correct
use of Slow Moving Vechile signs.
In order to carry out the program financial assistance is
required and the purpose of this letter is to request a grant from
the MuniCipality of Clarington to further this work. The amount
suggested is $75.00 made payable to Durham Region Farm Safety
Association.
The co-operation of the MuniCipality of Clarington in making
a grant will be very much appreciated.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Yours truly
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Ruth Powell
Secretary-Treasurer
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01/30/97 14:48 FAX 905 475 4925
ALLSTATE SYSTEMS ~~~ MlmI CLARINGTON
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51-520 Rossland Rd. E.
Oshawa, Ontario LIN 5X3
January 30, 1997
Clerk of the Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance street
Bowmanville, Ontario
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AGENDA
TO the Mayor and Councillors
ReI Jourdan Condominium Development
Temperance and Division Sts.
On behalf of myself and my wife, I am expressin9 Our concern regarding
this development. We were really disappointed to read in the Clarington
Independent of January 25, 1997 that there was a possibility that the
condominium would not be built. My wife and I are "owners" of one of the
units and have been very excited about moving to aowmanville. We have
already selected our options and paid for the same. We have even been
purchasing furniture and drapes to put into the unit. Then we read
this Shocking news. When will we know if we do have a home ready for us
in llowmanville?
Our son and his family live in the north end of town and we were looking
forward to being close to them. We also operate a small business in
Oshawa that we were planning to move to Bowmanville.
Whatever the Council can dO to alleviate this problem so that we may
continue to plan our move to your town. If our presence at your meeting
on Monday would assist you in making a decision we are prepared to be
there. Just give us a call at (905)436-8876.
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BOWMANVILLE ~U~I~ESS CENTRE
fEe S 18 p.o. BOX 365
BOWMANVILLE,ONT.
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1997 02 05
Mrs. Patti Barrie
Municipal Clerk
40 Temperance Street North
Bowmanville, Ontario
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Dear Mrs. Barrie
Would you please bring the following request before Council
at the earliest opportunity, regarding permission to close
portions of the Downtown as outlined below:
Saturday, May 3--Maple Festival and Antique Show--Temper-
ance Street North and South--5 a. m. until
7 p. m.
Saturday, June 21--Fabulous Fifties Festival--King Street
East and West, from Division Street to
Scugog Road, and Temperance Street North
and South--5 a. m. until 8 p. m.
Friday, August 15--Midnight Madness Sale--Temperance Street
North--6 p. m. until 10 p. m.
Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18--Apple
Festival and Craft Sale--King Street
East and West, from Division Street to
Scugog Road, and Temperance Street North
and South--7 p. m. (October 17) until
9 p. m. (October 18).
Friday, December 5--Tree-Lighting Ceremony and Moonlight
Magic--King Street East and West, from.-",~\,___~
Division Street to Scugog Road, and T~~IS~.UTIO~
erance Street North and South--6 p. m.! ClER~~.- ___
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If you have any questions concerning these arrangement ,'O'RIGINAl .'
please do not hesitate to contact me at 623-2997. COP TO:
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Secretary-Treasurer
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TOWN OF GEORGINA
OFFICE OF THE CLERK
26557 Civic Centre Rd., A.R. #2j~KSZ1k, ogai'3 ~ ~7
Direct Lines:
(905) 476-4305
(905) 722-6518
January 17, 1997
To All Municipalities in Ontario
Dear Clerk:
The Council of the Town of Georgina at a meeting held on January 13, 1997, passed the following
resolution with regard to Provincial Sales Taxes and the reduction of Provincial transfers:
"WHEREAS TIIE TOWN OF GEORGINA HAS WORKED DILIGENTLY TO
ACHIEVE STABILITY IN ITS TAXES AND ITS CITIZENS FOR TIIE PAST TWO
YEARS, WHILE ACCO'MMODATING SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED PROVINCIAL
FUNDING;
AND WHEREAS TIIE TOWN OF GEORGINA HAS TAKEN IMPORT ANT STEPS TO
RATIONALIZE SERVICE DELIVERY AND TO PROMOTE EQUALITY IN
PAYMENT FOR TIIE SERVICES THAT IT RENDERS;
AND WHEREAS TIIE TOWN OF GEORGINA PRESENTLY PAYS PROVINCIAL
SALES TAXES WITIllN ITS BUDGET ON PURCHASES TO PROVIDE ITS
SERVICES TO ITS CITIZENS;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT TIIE COUNCIL OF TIIE TOWN OF
GEORGINA DOES NOT SUPPORT ANY REDUCTION OF PROVINCIAL
TRANSFERS BELOW TIIE AMOUNT OF PROVINCIAL SALES T AXES PAID TO
THE PROVINCE IN A YEAR; AND
BE IT FURTIIER RESOLVED lHAT TIIE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF GEORGINA
REQUESTS THAT SHOULD TIIE PROVINCE DESJRE TO REDUCE TRANSFERS
TO MUNICIPALITIES BELOW TIIE AMOUNT OF PROVINCIAL SALES TAXES
PAID BY MUNICIPALITIES, THAT THE PROVINCE CONCURRENTLY EXEMPT
ML"NICIPALITIES FROM PAYING PROVINCIAL SALES TAXES ON PRODUCTS
AND SERVICES THAT THEY PURCHASE TO PROVIDE TIIEIR CITIZENS WITH
PROVINCIALLY MANDATED SERVICES, AND
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(90S) 722-6516
(70S) 437-2210
Fax: (90S) 476-8100
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN WILL PROVIDE A COpy OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO PREMIER MIKE HARRIS; AL LEACH, MINISTER OF
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND JULIA MUNRO, MPP., AND THAT
COPIES OF THE RESOLUTION AND ITS OUTCOME BE CIRCULATED AMONG
ALL ONTARIO MUNICIPALITIES FOR THEIR ENDORSEMENT AND SIMILAR
ACTION".
The Council of the Town of Georgina would appreciate your municipality adopting a similar position
and so advising the Premier and your local M.P.P.
Sincerely,
FOR THE TOWN OF GEORGINA,
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Committee Secretary
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FAX NO. 4109297G74
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Email: amo@amo.municom.cor11
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AMO Board Takes Action On
Who Does What Announcements
THE ISSUE:
At an emergency mccting of the AMO Board of Directors on Friday, January 31, 1997, the Board developed
the following re-solulion in response to tne Oovernmcnt's Who Does What announcements.
THE FACTS:
Following discussions rcgardiog the impacl.~ of Who Does What refonns on cornmunitics across Ontario, the
Board unanimously endorsed the following resolution:
WHEREAS for some months now the municipal sector has been discussing a new funding
arrangement for municipalities with the Pt-ovince; and
WHEREAS this process was moving towards a simpler more transparent division of roles and
responsibilities for municipalities; and
WHEREAS the cornerstone of these discussions was the principle that property taxes should support
lhose 5en'ices that are predictable, stable and for which municipalities can be directly accountable to
their residents; and
WHEREAS contrary to the progress of these discussions, the Province has made funding
announcements that break faith witb these principles; and
WHEREAS municipalities wish to become financially self-reliant and not dependent on the Province
to provide contingency funding; and
WHEREAS it is becoming increasingly clear from the "megaweek" announcements that the result will
be mas....ive increases in property taxes and will destabilize the ;1bility of municipal governments to plan
their rmancial future;
JanuMY31.lm
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Municipal Alcrt:
AMO Board Takcs Action On Who Does What Announcemcnts
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT AMO advise the Province that the downloading of
rcsponsibility for funding social services, health services and provincial housing is completely
unacceptable; and
FURTHER THA T we advise the Province that AMO would support the reconsideration of the "Who
Does What" Panel's Iinal recommendation respecting the funding of social services and education; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT AMO convey to the Minister that municipalities are not
prepared to accept changes that wiD undermine local government; and
BE IT FURTHER RF..sOL YED THAT AMO urgently request a meeting with the Premier, the Minister
of Finance and affected Ministers to discuss these matters directly.
The AMO Board also directed the President to forward a letter to Prcmier Harris dcmanding a meeting to
discuss our concerns lIS set out in the resolution.
ACTION RECOMMENDED:
AMO members are encouraged to review and endorse this resolution and forward it to their local MPPs.
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For further information contact:
Deborah Dubenorsky, Director of Policy and Government Relations at
(416) 929-7573, ext, 309. or at ddubenofsky@amo.municom.com
For fax transmissioll problems:
Lilian Chcung at (416) 92.9-7573 cxt. 308 or at
lcheung@amo,municom.com
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Karl Gottwald
23 Ivan Rd.,
West Hill, Ont.
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Tel. (416) 284-7095
Fax (416) 284-2355
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Mayor and Regional Councillor
Diane Hamre
Municipality of C1arington
40 Temperance Street,
Bowmanville, Ontario
LIC 3A6
Fax (905) 623-5717
cc. Regional and Area Councillors
Re: Council decision of January 13, 1997 in respect of
application A96/057 for a minor variance.
January 29, 1997
BY FACSIMILE AND ORDINARY MAIL
Dear Madame Mayor:
O~ January 13, 1997 Council made a decision to direct Sta(f to
appeal the approval of my application A96/057 for a minor
variance. This application was approved by the Committee of
Adj~stment on DeCember 12, 1997 with a two-thirds majority.
All of ~y neighbours present at the committee hearings were in
favour cf my application. Mr. Mario Veltri, also a neighbour of
~ine, Submitted a letter of opposition on the day of the hearing.
S~af: supported my application in all respects except for my
access to Mearns Avenue.
No appeal to the approval was filed by Mr. Veltri within the
appeal period. However, Staff made a decision to appeal the
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approval subject to Council's direction.
By way Of background. the parcel for which I am seeking a minor
variance received consent to the division of lands by the Land
Divisicn Committee on October 17, 1994. All conditions of consent
were f~lfilled by me prior to the expiry date of my application
of November 27, 1995.
One of the conditions was that I sign a Development Agreement
with the Municipality of Clarington. This agreement was dUly
executed by me and the Municipality of Clarington on Oct. 18,
1995 and subsequently registered with the Land Registry office.
Among other things, Article 3.1 of the agreement specifies that I
must seek access to my property and construct a driveway to
Mearns Avenue at my expense. Prior to the signing of the
Development Agreement, a letter by Staff, dated December 7, 1994
advising me of the approval [or land severance, set out the same
conditions requiring me to obtain approval for access to Mearns
and sUbsequently construct a driveway to Mearns Ave. at my
expense.
I have fulfilled the condition to obtain access to Mearns Avenue
as see out in the Development Agreement and elsewhere. Therefore,
the decision of the Municipality to appeal this approval, without
prejudice, is in direct conflict with its own conditions.
During ~he Council hearing on January 13, 1997, Mr. Wu, Director
of PLanning, in response to questions by Council, made some vague
and ~rre1evant comments that need to be clarified.
Mr. Wu gave the impression that, as a condition for Staff's
support to my previous application for consent, I was told and
had agreed, that a one foot reserve would be placed on my
property to prevent access to Mearns Avenue.
Thj s 1s absolutely false. At, the time, it was explained to me by
Staff that the p~rpose of the one foot reserve was to assure that
the De~~lopment Agreement would be followed to the letter and
could be enforced.
Mr. w~ elaborated about a condition to relocate a driveway. That
co~d~tion was a condition of my application for consent, was
fulfilled by me when it was required, and is irrelevant to my
application for' a minor variance.
Mr. Wu elaborated that consent to the division of lands was
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granted only on the condition that more land be acquired by me.
T~is is not so. While the pOSSibility of future land assembly is
mentioned in Staff's comments to the L.D.C., future land assembly
is not inCluded as one of the conditions and is not detailed in
any manner.
On this topic, before making my application for a minor variance,
! approached all of my neighbours to determine if any abutting
la~ds were for sale that could give me alternate access or
otherwise enhance my land holdings. All of my neighbours,
including Mr. Veltri, declined to sell any of their respective
properties. Copies of letters documenting each neighbours
decision not to sell were included with my application for a
minor variance.
In addition, upholding my approval of access to Mearns Ave. will
not, in any way, preclude me from acquiring additional lands at a
later time.
Also by way of baCkground, acting on a rumour that had been
expressed to me, I asked Staff some time ago if any letters of
u~derstanding or any other conditions or agreements regarding my
property had been signed or made by the Municipality of
Clarington. I was assured by Staff that no agreements of any kind
had been entered into by the Municipality.
However, in his letter of opposition dated November 12, 1996 and
previously made available to Council, Mr. Veltri directly refers
to such conditions and even speaks of financial compensation. As
Xr. Veltri is a respected community member, I ~~ assuming that
Mr. Veltri is not in the habit of making idle comments. It
appears the I must seek clarification of Mr. Veltri's co~ments.
!n closing, I feel that I had an obligation to write this letter
0: clarification and ask that you and Council reconsider _
Co~nci~'B decision to direct Staff to apPeal the approval of
rni~or variance A96/0S7.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you
~hankir.g yo~ very much for your attention in this mat
might have.
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CLERK ..__
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Telephone: (905) 623-7322
Administration: (905) 623-9742 Fax: (905) 623-9905
62 Temperance Street, Bowmanville
Ontario, Canada LIC 3M
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Patti Barrie, Clerk
Council of the Municipality of Clarington,
40 Temperance Street,
Bowmanville, Ontario
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Dear Ms. Barrie:
At its regular meeting of January 15,1997, the Clarington Public Library Board adopted a 1997 current budget. The
Board approved this budget for submission to Council.
The Library Board's current budget request for 1997 is $953,529.00. This request is hereby submitted to Council in
accordance with By-Law 85-85.
The detailed budget adopted by the Board is background material for this request. That documentation has been
submitted directly to the Municipal Treasurer for inclusion in the overall current budget presentation materials
which will come before members of Council in the course of the budget process.
In submitting this budget the Library Board is endeavouring to maintain the current levels of public library service
to all residents of the Municipality. Responding to this challenge has become increasingly difficult in recent years
due to the debilitating reductions in the provincial grant. Members of the Library Board look forward to an
opportunity during the budget process to discuss this reque~t with members of Council. i ---------
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Yours sincerely,
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Stephanie Creighton,
Library Board Chai
cc Bill Stockwell, C.A.O.
Marie Marano, Treasurer
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Teleplione: (905) 623-7322
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62 Temperance Street. Bowmanville
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Council of the Municipality of Clarington,
40 Temperance Street,
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Dear Ms. Barrie:
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At its regular meeting of January 15,1997, the Clarington Public Library Board adopted a 1997 capital budget and
four-year forecast and approved this budget for submission to Council.
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The Library Board's capital budget request for 1997 is $218,750.00 of which $105,937.00 is requested from the tax
levy. This request is hereby submitted to Council in accordance with By-Law 85-85.
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computer readable fonn has been submitted directly to the Municipal Treasurer for inclusion in the overall capital
presentation materials which will come before members of Council in the course of the budget process.
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with members of Council.
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Marie Marano, Treasurer
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ONTARIO
REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10,1997
SUBJECT:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3,1997
RECOMMEN DA TIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
a) Report PD-18-97
Report for Information - Street Renaming
Request - Victoria County
2. FORTHWITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COUNCIL RATIFICATION
a) Proclamation of "White Cane Week" - February 2 - 8, 1997
b) Report PD-21-97
Request for Exemption from Parkland
Dedication By-law 95-104 by Jourdan at
Clarington Inc.
3. MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON - PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE
THAT Report PD-17-97 be received;
THAT By-law 86-112, being a by-law to establish a Street Name Map and Street
Name Inventory in the Municipality of Clarington, be amended to change the
street name "Regional Road 14" from Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) northerly
to Regional Road 20 to: "Liberty Street North";
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a by-law to amend
By-law 86-112 being a by-law to establish the Street Name Map and Street Name
Inventory in the Municipality of Clarington;
THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's
decision; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-17-97 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
.&0 TEMPERANCE STREET. BOWMANVlue .ONTARIO. lIe 3A6' (905) 623-3379' FAX 623-4169
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4. REZONING AND SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS - ROBERT OWEN
THAT Report PD-9-97 be received;
THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive
Zoning By-Law 84-63 submitted by Robert Owen be referred back to Staff for
further processing and preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all
outstanding comments;
THAT Staff be requested to host a meeting with the applicant and the residents;
and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-9-97 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
5. REZONING APPLICATION - TOAD HALL CONSTRUCTION INC.
THAT Report PD-19-97 be received;
THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the
former Town of Newcastle, submitted by D. G. Biddle & Associates Ltd. on behalf
of Toad Hall Construction Inc., be approved;
THAT the amending by-law, attached to Report PD-19-97 be amended by
replacing, in Section 1 a., "5 metres" with "8 metres", and be forwarded to
Council for approval;
THAT a copy of Report PD-19-97 and the amending by-law be forwarded to the
Region of Durham Planning Department;
THAT the "H" - Holding symbol in the amending by-law not be removed until
such time as the applicant has entered into a Site Plan Agreement with the
Municipality; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-19-97 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
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Report #1
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6. EXEMPTION OF OFFICIAL PLAN AND AMENDMENTS FROM PROVINCIAL OR
REGIONAL APPROVALS
THAT Report PD-20-97 be received;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington not support the exemption of the Regional
Official Plan or amendments resulting from any 5 year review of the Regional
Official Plan from Ministerial approval;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington support the exemption of all other
amendments to the Regional Official Plan from Ministerial approval;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington support the exemption of area municipal
official plan amendments as proposed in Regional Planning Report 97-P-13;
THAT a copy of Report PD-20-97 and Council's resolution be sent to the Region
of Durham and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
7. PARKING ENFORCEMENT MONTHLY REPORT FOR DECEMBER 1996
THAT Report CD-8-97 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-8-97 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business
Centre for their information.
8. CREATION OF THUNDER BAY LOTTERY CORPORATION
THAT Report CD-9-97 be tabled for a period of two weeks pending receipt of
correspondence from the Ontario Gaming Control Commission pertaining to this
issue.
9. CASH ACTIVITY REPORT - DECEMBER 1996
THAT Report TR-S-97 be received;
THAT, in accordance with provision of Chapter M-4S, Section 79 (1) of the
Municipal Act, R.5.0. 1990, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the
Municipality of Clarington for the month ended December 31, 1996, is as shown
on the schedule attached to Report TR-S-97; and
THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of December, 1996, be
confirmed.
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10. NASH ROAD SUBDIVISION - PLAN 40M-1740 CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
AND ASSUMPTION BY-LAW
THAT Report WD-12-97 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-1740; and
THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-12-97, assuming the
streets within Plan 40M-1740 as Public Highways.
11. CONFIDENTIAL REPORT ADMIN-4-97
THAT Confidential Report ADMIN-4-97, pertaining to a property matter, be
withdrawn from the agenda.
12. CAT ADOPTION FEES
WHEREAS the fee for a cat adoption at the Clarington Animal Shelter was reduced
in September, 1996 from $35.90 to $15.00 until December 31,1996;
AND WHEREAS the sale of cats doubled and/or tripled after the implementation
of the reduced fee;
AND WHEREAS the number of cat adoptions has dropped significantly since
January 1, 1997 when the Municipality returned to the original cat adoption fee of
$35.90;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the reduced fee of $15.00 for cat
adoptions be re-instated until November 30, 1997.
13. ACTIONS - "CLOSED" MEETING
THAT the actions taken at a "Closed" Meeting be confirmed.
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
General Purpose and Administration Committee
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Absent:
AisQ Present:
DECLARATIONS OF
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MI N UTES
February 3, 1997
Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose
and Administration Committee held on Monday,
February 3, 1997 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor C. Elliott
Councillor L. Hannah
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor D. Scott
Councillor A. Dreslinski (Due to Illness)
Chief Administrative Officer, W. Stockwell
Director of Community Services, j. Caruana (Until 12:25 p.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Until 12:25 p.m.)
Treasurer, M. Marano
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu (Until 12:25 p.m.)
Labour Relations Solicitor, G. Weir (Attended at 1:15 p.m.)
Deputy Clerk, M. Knight
Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
There were no declarations of interest stated for this meeting.
Resolution #GPA-49-97
Moved by Councillor Scott, Seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on January 20, 1997, be approved.
"CARRIED"
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(a) Evylin Stroud, 89 Little Ave., Bowmanville, L1C 1)9 - referred to Paragraph
8.3 (ii) of Report PD-19-97 and requested clarification as to who would be I
responsible for monitoring the erosion control program if CLOCA did not do
it.
(b) Michael Bigionia and Bob Annaert, D.G. Biddle & Associates Limited,
96 King Street East, Oshawa, L1G lB6 - expressed support for the
recommendations contained in Report PD-19-97 and requested that the
height restriction of the outside storage be amended from "5 meters" to
"8 meters".
(c) Helen Devitt, 116 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville, L 1 C 2M 1 - expressed
support for the condominium development by Jourdan at Clarington Inc. for
the following reasons:
. the building will be an attractive addition to the downtown area;
. it will create a boost to the downtown businesses;
. taxes to the municipality will be increased; and
. prospective buyers will be very disappointed if this development is not
allowed to proceed.
She requested that the applicant and the municipality work together to
resolve the issue of parkland dedication.
(d) Joan Vinish, 35 Concession Street Eat, Bowmanville, L 1C 1Y2 - expressed
support for the Jourdan at Clarington Inc. development and reiterated the
comments made by Helen Devitt stressing the fact that the development wiil
help to revitalize the downtown core and the existing eyesore on this site
will be removed.
(e) Bryce Jordan, G.M. Sernas & Associates, 110 Scotia Court, Whitby,
L lN 8Y7 - requested Members of the Committee to adopt option 1 of Report
PD-21-97 as the development will not be able to proceed if any other
financial option is adopted.
Resolution ItGPA-5D-97
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the confidential delegation of Steven Fylak be referred to the end of the
agenda to be heard in a "closed" session.
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Pursuant to Chapter 210 (Section 111) of the Municipal Act, the Councii of the
Municipality of Clarington, through its General Purpose and Administration
Committee, is holding a Public Meeting for the following appl ication:
(a) Proposed Amendment to Change the Street Name - Portion of "Regional
Road 14" between Regional Road 4 (Taunton Road) and Regional Road 20 to
"Historic Manvers Road" - Municipality of Clarington.
The Chairman announced that the Director of Planning and Deveiopment would
describe the purpose and effect of the proposed amendment, then the objectors
would be heard, followed by the supporters and the applicant.
(a) Report PD-17-97 - Municipality of Clarington - the purpose and effect of the
application is to change the street name of that portion of "Regional
Road 14" between Regional Road 4 (Taunton Road) and Regional Road 20 to
"Historic Manvers Road". The renaming of Regional Road 14 to "Historic
Manvers Road" would necessitate changing the municipal street address and
house number of some of the abutting properties.
Sandy Brittain, 7303 Liberty Street North, Tyrone, LOB 1)0, requested that
"Regional Road 14" be named "Liberty Street" as this is the simplest way to
alter the name. She suggested that signage be posted to reflect the historicai
significance of the area.
Fred Archibald, 6275 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville, L 1C 3K6, noted
the following points:
. the primary purpose of naming a road is so that it can be easily identified;
. a Liberty Street exit has already been established on Highway 401;
. keeping the name "Liberty Street" makes it easily identifiable to delivery
vehicles;
. people now residing on Liberty Street are listed as such in the telephone
directory; and
. in his estimation, businesses are best served with the name "Liberty
Streetlt.
Walter Loveridge, R.R. #5, Bowrnanville, l1C 3K6, advised that he has
polled the residents on his road and cannot find anyone who wants the
name "Clemens Roadll.
Dave Brittain, 7303 Liberty Street North, Tyrone, LOB 1)0, advised that he
prefers the name "Liberty Street". He noted that the name .'Manvers Road"
already exists in Newcastle and it would be confusing to emergency vehicles
if this name was also used in Bowmanville.
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PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D.
Bob Shaeffer, 2&5& Concession Road 7, Bowmanville, L 1C 3K&, stated that
because of the historical nature of the Tyrone Mill, a historic name for the
road would be advantageous. He requested clarification on whether the
house numbers would also change if the name of the road was changed.
Charles Loveridge, R.R. #5, Bowmanville, L1C 3K&. noted that the name
change of the Municipality was confusing enough without changing the
name of a road in Ciarington to "Manvers Road" which also abuts Manvers
Township. He sees no reason why the house numbers should change.
Paul Vaneyk, R.R. #5, Bowmanville, L1C 3K&, informed Members of the
Committee that the road with the proposed name change was at one time a
road for Indian portage. He advised that he contacted most of the businesses
and they are in favour of changing the name of the road to "Historic Manvers
Road" after which the road was named in 1974. He made the following
points:
. emergency drivers should familiarize themselves with new addresses;
. the road does not belong to the residents but is to be used by all; and
. his vegetable business patrons and suppliers have no difficulty finding his
location.
He requested that Members of the Committee change the name of the road
to "Historic Manvers Road".
Pursuant to the Pianning Act, the Council of the Municipality of Ciarington,
through its General Purpose and Administration Committee, is holding a second
Public Meeting for the following application:
(b) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lot 29, Concession 2, former
Township of Darlington - Robert Owen.
The Chairman announced that the Director of Pianning and Development would
describe the purpose and effect of the proposed amendment, then the objectors
would be heard, followed by the supporters and the applicant.
(b) Report PD-9-97 - Robert Owen - the purpose and effect of the application is
to permit the expansion of the existing motor vehicle sales establishment and
to limit the permitted uses to a motor vehicle sales establ ishment on the
lands owned by the applicant.
Donald Thompson, 37 Short Cres., Courtice, L 1 E 2Z5, expressed the
following concerns:
. drainage (after a rainstorm, his property is like swampland);
. loss of his privacy;
. bright lighting;
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. noise, ie, loudspeaker system;
. property devaluations; and
. lack of trust in the municipality, questioning why rules have not been
followed.
Mark Carman, 49 Short Cres., Courtice, L 1E 2Z5, expressed a lack of
confidence in the applicant's desire to be a good neighbour. He questioned
who will police and monitor the grading and the development process. He
reiterated the concerns expressed by Donald Thompson and he requested
that Members of the Committee not rush and proceed slowly to do
everything according to the Municipal By-laws. He requested that the
situation be regularly monitored.
Steve Conway, 57 Short Cres., Courtice, L 1 E 2Z6, advised that his backyard
is at the lowest drainage grade and requested that consideration be given to
this situation.
Evylin Stroud, 89 Little Avenue, Bowmanville, L 1C 1J9, requested
clarification pertaining to the process of delegations receiving a copy of the
report prior to a meeting.
Jim Reid, 11 Peachtree Cres., Bowmanville, circulated a letter of support
from Cecil Adema, 1719 Highway #2, Courtice, wherein Mr. Adema states
he has been a neighbour of Roy Nichols Motors Limited for over thirty years
and feels that it is greatly beneficial to both Courtice and Bowmanville.
Roy Nichols Motors has provided employment for the local population and,
under the co-op program, part-time employment for the young people of
Courtice High School. He further noted that Roy Nichols Motors was
established long before any of the existing neighbours moved there. Mr.
Reid also circulated a document containing eight signatures of persons who
are employed by Roy Nichols Motors, are residents of the municipality and
are in favour of the proposal because Roy Nichols Motors has created jobs
and supported worthwhile causes: children's sport teams, the Build Courtice
Campaign, Courtice Secondary School Co-operative Education Program,
Mens Hockey and Softball Teams, Golf Tournaments, Big Brothers, and the
United Way.
Robert Owen, 975 Copperfield Drive, ashawa, L1 K 2E9, reiterated his
comments made to Members of the Committee on January 20, 1997, adding
that he has been advised by the Regional Municipal ity of Durham that he
will lose some property fronting onto Highway #2 because of the proposed
turning lanes at Courtice Road and Highway #2. He advised that he is
prepared to meet with the residents and to work with them to satisfactorily
address their concerns.
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Resolution #GPA-51-97
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the Committee recess for fifteen minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 11:10 a.m.
Mayor Hamre advised that a verbal request has been received by the Municipality
from Mr. Bud lambert for the proclamation of the week of February 2 - 8, 1997
as "White Cane Week" in support of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.
Resolution #GPA-52-97
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the verbal request of Mr. Bud lambert for the proclamation of "White Cane
Week" be received;
THAT in support of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, the week of
February 2 - 8, 1997 be proclaimed as "White Cane Week" in the Municipality of
Clarington and advertised in accordance with Municipal Policy; and
THAT Mr. Bud Lambert be advised of Council's decision, FORTHWITH.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
"CARRIED"
Municipality of
Claringlon -
Proposed Street
Name Change
D19.GE
Resolution #GPA-53-97
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report PD-17-97 be received;
THAT By-law 86-112, being a by-law to establish a Street Name Map and Street
Name Inventory in the Municipality of Clarington, be amended to change the
street name "Regional Road 14" from Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) northerly
to Regional Road 20 to: "Liberty Street North";
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a by-law to amend
By-law 86-112 being a by-law to establish the Street Name Map and Street Name
Inventory in the Municipality of C1arington;
THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's
decision; and
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-17-97 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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Rezoning and Site
Plan Applications
Robert Owen
D14.DEV.96.064
Resolution #GPA-54-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report PD-9-97 be received;
THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive
Zoning By-Law 84-63 submitted by Robert Owen be referred back to Staff for
further processing and preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all
outstanding comments;
THAT Staff be requested to host a meeting with the applicant and the residents;
and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-9-97 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Report for Information Resolution #GPA-55-97
Street Renam i ng
Request - Victoria Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Pingle
County
D19.GE THAT Report PD-18-97 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Rezoning Application Resolution #GPA-56-97
Toad Hall
Construction Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hannah
Inc.
D14.DEV.94.010 THAT Report PD-19-97 be received;
THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the
former Town of Newcastle, submitted by D. G. Biddle & Associates Ltd. on behalf
of Toad Hall Construction Inc., be approved;
THAT the amending by-law, attached to Report PD-19-97, be forwarded to
Council for approval;
THAT a copy of Report PD-19-97 and the amending by-law be forwarded to the
Region of Durham Planning Department;
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Exemption of
Official Plan and
Amendments from
Provincial or
Regional Approvals
D09.GE
THAT the "H" - Holding symbol in the amending by-law not be removed until
such time as the applicant has entered into a Site Plan Agreement with the
Municipality; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-19-97 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #GPA-57-97
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-56-97 be amended by adding the following
wording to the third paragraph after the wording "Report PD-19-97":
"be amended by replacing, in Section 1 a., tiS meters't with "8 metersU;
"CARRIED"
The foregoing resolution #GPA-56-97 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS
AMENDED".
Resolution #GPA-58-97
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report PD-20-97 be received;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington not support the exemption of the Regional
Official Plan or amendments resulting from any 5 year review of the Regional
Official Plan from Ministerial approval;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington support the exemption of all other
amendments to the Regional Official Plan from Ministerial approval;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington support the exemption of area municipal
official plan amendments as proposed in Regional Planning Report 97-P-13;
THAT a copy of Report PD-20-97 and Council's resolution be sent to the Region
of Durham and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
"CARRIED"
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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Request for
Exemption from
Parkland Dedication
By-law 95-104 by
Jourdan at
Clarington Inc.
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Resolution #GPA-59-97
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow for consideration of
Report PD-21-97 listed under "Unfinished Business" at this time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-60-97
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report PD-21-97 be lifted from the table.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-61-97
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Counci liar Hannah
THAT Report PD-21-97 be received;
THAT the following option for parkland dedication be adopted:
Option 1: Parkland Dedication at S% of the site area
$22,500
THAT Staff be directed to prepare a comprehensive report pertaining to Option 3,
FORTHWITH, which reads as follows:
"alternative Parkland Dedication at 0.33 hectares per 300 dwelling units"; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-21-97 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision, FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Councillor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting.
Parking Enforcement Resolution #GPA-62-97
Monthly Report
for Month of Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hannah
December 1996
T02.PA THAT Report CD-8-97 be received for information; and
Creation of
Thunder Bay
Lottery Corporation
P09.GE
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THAT a copy of Report CD-8-97 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business
Centre for their information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-63-97
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT Report CD-9-97 be tabled for a period of two weeks pending receipt of
correspondence from the Ontario Gaming Control Commission pertaining to this
issue.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Cash Activity
Report -
Decem ber 1996
Fl0.CA
Resolution #GPA-64-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report TR-5-97 be received;
THAT, in accordance with provision of Chapter M-45, Section 79 (1) of the
Municipal Act, R.5.0. 1990, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the
Municipality of Clarington for the month ended December 31, 1996, is as shown
on the schedule attached to Report TR-5-97; and
THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of December, 1996, be
confirmed.
"CARRIED"
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Resolution #GPA-65-97
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Confidential Report TR-6-97, pertaining to a property matter, be referred to
the end of the agenda to be considered at a "closed" meeting.
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"CARRIED"
FIRE DEPARTMENT
There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Councillor Elliott chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-66-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Confidential Report WD-11-97 pertaining to a property matter be referred
to the end of the agenda to be considered at a "closed" meeting.
"CARRIED"
Nash Road Subdivision Resolution #GPA-67-97
Plan 40M-1740
Certificate of Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Novak
Acceptance and
Assumption By-law THAT Report WD-12-97 be received;
D12.CE
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-1740; and
THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-12-97, assuming the
streets within Plan 40M-1740 as Public Highways.
"CARRIED"
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ADMINISTRATION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
OTHER BUSINESS
Cat Adoption
Fees
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Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-68-97
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Confidential Report ADMIN-4-97, pertaining to a property matter, be
withdrawn from the agenda.
"CARRIED"
There were no items considered under this section of the agenda.
Resolution #GPA-69-97
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Novak
WHEREAS the fee for a cat adoption at the Clarington Animal Shelter was reduced
in September, 1996 from $35.90 to $15.00 until December 31,1996;
AND WHEREAS the sale of cats doubled and/or tripled after the implementation
of the reduced fee;
AND WHEREAS the number of cat adoptions has dropped significantly since
January 1, 1997 when the Municipality returned to the original cat adoption fee of
$35.90;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the reduced fee of $15.00 for cat
adoptions be re-instated until November 30, 1997.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-70-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the meeting be "closed" to allow for consideration of two property matters
and a personnel matter.
"CARRIED"
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OTHER BUSINESS CONT'D.
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #GPA-71-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the actions taken at a "closed" meeting be confirmed.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-72-97
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT the meeting adjourn at 1 :35 p.m.
"CARRIED"
February 3, 1997
Diane Hamre, Mayor
Marie P. Knight, Deputy Clerk
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REPORT 112
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
REPORT
Meeting:
COUNCIL
File #
Res. #
By-Law #
Date:
FEBRUARY 10, 1997
Report #:
W~tlN Q4-9'1le #:
Subject:
53 KING STREET EAST, BOWMANVILLE
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that Council approve the following:
1. THAT Report ADMIN-04-97 be received for information awaiting a further report from staff;
and
2. That the confidential legal opinion from Dennis C. Hefferon, Municipal Solicitor, be received
on a confidential basis.
1.0 BACKGROUND:
1.1 The Municipality took possession of the propertylbuilding at 53 King Street East, Bowmanville
on March 18, 1996 in settlement of outstanding taxes. Since March 18th, staff have co-
ordinated the termination of the lease regarding the tenant in apartment twelve, supervised the
removal of the former owner's personal property and assisted in the removal of remaining debris
in the front portion of the building, as well as reinforcement of floor joists to secure the
building in the interim.
1.2 Although the previous owner of the property in question has launched a number of appeals
through the courts, our solicitors are now of the opinion that ownership of the property is that
of the Municipality.
1.3 Shortly after obtaining ownership of the property, our By-law Enforcement Division retained
the services of R. W. Bruynson Engineering Consultant to inspect the building and provide
recommendations to ensure its structural integrity. Upon the recommendations of the
consultants, remedial work was carried out by staff to ensure that the building would be
structurally sound should a major snow load occur.
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2.0 EXPENSES TO DATE:
2.1 As a result of the previous owner's legal actions, the Municipality has incurred a great deal of
expenses in legal fees. Outstanding taxes, legal expenses, and remedial safety work that has
been carried out on the building, bring the total financial obligation surrounding the property
to be in the area of $97,000.
3.0 INTEREST:
3.1 Over the past few months, the Property Division has received a number of calls showing interest
in the property, both from potential tenants and purchasers.
3.2 As we now have clear title to the property, staff will be proceeding towards an evaluation
process in readiness to either retain or dispose of the property.
4.0 OPTIONS:
4.1 Over the next few weeks, staff will be obtaining estimates to cover the cost of renovating the
building to bring it in line with property standards, as well as the cost of demolition.
4.2 It may very well be, considering the $97,000 already charged against the property, total
renovations could outstrip the overall value of the property.
4.3 Even though the property may be sold "as is" in order to recoup the $97,000 outstanding, any
future owner could be faced with extensive renovations resulting in the project being
economically unfeasible.
4.4 Should the Municipality decide to demolish the building, the cost of demolition would be added
to the present 97,000 dollar charge and if full recovery is desirable, the vacant property could
be offered for sale to recoup the Municipality's expenditures.
4.5 It should be noted that the Bowmanville RI.A. has shown interest in the property being used
for a "mini park" in support of a new down-town plan.
5.0 FUTURE REPORT:
5.1 Staff is presently evaluating both the renovation and demolition costs and will report back to
Council with a final recommendation at an early date.
Respectfully submitted,
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W. H. Stockwell,
Chief Administrative Officer
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
DN:AD-PD-12.97 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
REPORT
Meeting:
Date:
Council
File #
Monday, February 10,1997 Res. #
Addendum to
PD-12-97 File #: ROPA 96-016 By-law #
AMENDMENT TO THE DURHAM REGION OFFICIAL PLAN
APPLICANT: JOE DOMITROVIC
PART LOT 29, CONCESSION 3, FORMER TWP. OF DARLINGTON
3872 COURTICE ROAD. FILE: ROPA 96-016
Report#:
Subject:
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration
Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Addendum to Report PD-12-97 be received for information;
2. THAT the recommendations contained in Report PD-12-97 be approved;
3. THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be forwarded a copy of this
report; and,
4. THAT the interested parties listed in this report and any delegation be advised of
Council's decision.
1. BACKGROUND
At its meeting held on Monday, January 27, 1997, Council resolved to refer Report
PD-12-97 back to Staff to address the following issues:
· explanation regarding non-conforming uses;
· survey other municipalities within Durham Region to examine how they
deal with the issue of non-conforming uses; and,
. examine the petition from the applicant.
2. NON-CONFORMING USES
2.1 Non-conforming uses are defined by Lehman & Associates in The Zonina
Dictionarv as follows:
ADDENDUM TO REPORT PD-12-97
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"A lawful specific use made of land or a building or intended to be made of a
building lawfully under construction at the date of passage of a development
control resolution or the date of first publication of an official notice of a proposal
to pass a zoning by-law affecting such land or building."
2.2 In addition to the abov~ definition, the Courts in dealing with the issue of legal
non-conforming, have held that in order for a property to enjoy a legal non-
conforming status, the use must be generally of a continuous nature.
2.3 With respect to the Domitrovic'sproperty, the Municipality's current zoning by-law
(By-law 84-63) was approved on September 10, 1984 while the previous zoning
by-law (By-law 2111 for the former Township of Darlington) was approved on
December 4, 1958. Both zoning by-laws placed the Domitrovic's property in an
"Agricultural Zone" which does not permit a motor vehicle repair garage or a
motor vehicle body shop. Therefore, these uses can only be considered leaal
non-conformin9 if they predate both zoning by-laws and have generally
continued to operate since its establishment. To prove that this operation legally
existed and qualifies as a leqal non-conforminq use, the applicant must be able
to prove through sworn affidavits that these auto repair and auto body shop uses
existed prior to December 4, 1958 and generally continues throughout..
2.4 On January 30, 1997, Staff received the following information from Mr. Domitrovic:
. A letter, from the applicant's real estate agent who had helped Mr.
Domitrovic to relocate in 1988, stated that the agent observed and
understood that the garage on the property was being used for automotive
repair. At that time, the yard contained several vehicles in various states
of repair.
. The applicant provided a series of 15 letters signed by 15 area residents
indicating that the business was in existence prior to 1984 and that
automotive repairs have been conducted since that time. The buildings
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ADDENDUM TO REPORT PD-12-97
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have also been expanded since that time. Although this information may
indicate that the use existed prior to 1984, there is no proof that the current
uses existed prior to the passage of the former Township of Darlington
Zoning By-law on December 8, 1958.
3. NON-CONFORMING USE POLICIES IN ADJACENT MUNICIPALITIES
3.1 Leaal Non-Conformina Uses
In Oshawa and Whitby, their official plans allow Council to zone for the
continuation, expansion, or enlargement of existing uses, or permit minor
variations to existing uses which do not conform with the Regional or local official
plans provided that such uses:
. create no adverse impacts to surrounding uses;
. comply with the Agricultural Code of Practice;
. have frontage on an open and maintained public highway; and,
. do not detrimentally impact the implementation of the official plan.
Ajax does not permit the continuation, expansion, or enlargement of uses which
do not conform with the Regional or local official plans. Should non-conforming
uses wish to expand, enlarge, or diversify, Council has decided that these uses
should relocate to appropriately designated areas.
Pickering permits non-conforming uses to continue, expand, or enlarge subject
to Committee of Adjustment approval. Should a change of use be proposed, a
rezoning application is required to be approved by Council.
3.2 lIIeaal Non-Conformina Uses
Area municipal official plans do not allow Council to permit illegal uses through
zoning by-law amendments. In all municipalities surveyed, illegal uses are only
identified through complaints with the by-law enforcement department. When an
illegal use is established, a property owner is required to cease operation.
Alternatively the owner may wish to submit appropriate regional/loca! official plan
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amendment, zoning by-law amendment, and site plan approval applications.
Each application is assessed on its own merits.
4. PETITION
4.1 The applicant provided a petition signed by residents within a one kilometre
radius of the subject lands who support the application. The petition was
circulated on or about May 8, 1996. The preamble to the petition reads as
follows:
"l{We, the general public and neighbours of Joe Domitrovic Autobody
(3872 Courtice Road) do not have a problem with his business operating
as it does. We are disappointed that a small business is being Forced to
Close due to the Govemment's inflexibility to change By-laws."
Staff have reviewed the petition and offer the following information:
· Number of properties within a one kilometre
radius of the subject lands 92
· Total number of properties within a one
kilometre radius where at least one person
signed petition 29 or 31.5%
· Total number of signatures in petition 40
· Total number of properties with one signature 19
· Total number of properties with two signatures 9
· Total number of properties with three signatures 1
· Total number of signatures generated outside
the one kilometre radius 2
A letter has been received by Staff from one individual who signed the petition
who now wishes to have her name removed because she does not wish to have
the subject lands rezoned for these commercial uses.
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ADDENDUM TO REPORT PD-12-97
PAGE 5
5. CONCLUSION
5.1 The information contained in this addendum is as per the direction of Council.
The recommendations contained in Report PD-12-97 remain unchanged.
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Respectfully submitted,
Reviewed by,
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Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.,
Director of Planning
and Development
WH~
Chief Administrative
Officer
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Attachment #1 - Copy of Report PD-12-97
February 4, 1997
Interested parties to be notified of Council and Committee's decision:
Joe Domitrovic
3872 Courtice Road
Courtice, Ontario
L1 E 2L5
Marylynn Riseborough
4193 Tooley Road
Courtice, Ontario
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Report #:
Subject:
PD-12-97 File #: ROPA 96-016 By-law #
AMENDMENT TO THE DURHAM REGION OFFICIAL PLAN
APPLICANT: JOE DOMITROVIC
PART LOT 29, CONCESSION 3, FORMER TOWNSHIP OF DARLINGTON, 3872
COURTICE ROAD
FILE: ROPA 96-016
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
REPORT
Meeting: General Purpose and Administrative Committee
Date: Monday, January 20, 1997
File #
Res. #
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration
Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PD-12-97 be received;
2. THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be advised that the Municipality
of Clarington recommends DENIAL of the Official Plan Amendment application to
the Durham Regional Official Plan (ROPA 96-016) as submitted by Joe Domitrovic;
3. THAT the Region of Durham be requested to approve Section 14.5.1 of the
Clalington Official Plan as it applies to this subject site (Deferral #35);
4. THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be forwarded a copy of this
report; and,
5. THAT the interested parties listed in this report and any delegation be advised of
Council's decision.
1. APPLICATION DETAILS
1.1 Applicant: Joe Domitrovic
1.2 Agent: Same as above
1.3 Durham Region Official Plan Amendment:
To amend the Major Open Space policies on a site specific basis to legally
recognize an existing automotive repair and automotive body shop
1.4 Site Area: 0.53 hectares (1.31 acres)
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REPORT NO. PD-12-97
PAGE 2
2. LOCATION
2.1 The subject lands together comprise a 0.53 hectare parcel at 3872 Courtice Road,
situated at the southwest comer of Courtice Road and Pebblestone Road (See
Attachment #1). The property in legal terms is known as Part Lot 29, Concession
3 in the former Township of Darlington.
3. BACKGROUND
3.1 As the existing uses are not permitted in the Durham Region Official Plan, Mr.
Domitrovic filed an application on September 27, 1996 with the Region of Durham
to amend the Official Plan. The purpose of the application is to amend the Major
Open Space policies to legally recognize the existing automotive repair and
automotive body shop. The amendment to the plan would be a site specific
exception.
3.2 According to the application, the current owner has operated this business for
approximately 8 years; however, the business has been operating illegally.
Neither the existing official plan policies nor the zoning by-law permit a
commercial use on the property. According to the site plan, the shop building is
approximately 1,000 sq. ft. in size and is located on the north half of the property
(Attachment #2). The shop building appears to encroach on the neighbouring
property to the west. A site inspection revealed a compound area attached to the
shop for the storage of automobiles. This area is enclosed by a 6 foot high
wooden fence. The applicant's residential dwelling is located on the south half
of the property.
3.3 During the official plan approval process, Mr. Domitrovic appeared in front of
Council requesting that his property be exempted from the land use restrictions
of Section 14.5.1 which do not permit the existing uses on the property. In
approving the Clarington Official Plan, Durham Regional Council deferred Section
14.5.1 which relates to permitted land uses within the Green Space designation.
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As a result, this application was submitted for consideration.
3.4 Originally, Mr. Domitrovic had submitted an application to amend the zoning by-
law. As the use did not conform with the Regional Official Plan or the Council-
adopted Clarington Official Plan policies, the application was closed.
3.5 A Public Meeting was held for the application at the Regional Planning Committee
on December 10, 1996. One letter of objection was received from an area
resident at the Public Meeting (See Attachment #3) which is summarized as
follows:
· The area surrounding subject lands is essentially agricultural and rural
residential. There are sufficient lands in the South Courtice Industrial Area
or Bowmanville zoned to accommodate these uses;
· Approving this application could set a precedent for approving other similar
uses along the north side of Pebblestone Road; and,
· Approving this application could have an adverse impact on surrounding
property values.
These concerns are addressed in the Staff Comments section of this report.
4. EXISTING AND SURROUNDING USES
4.1
Existing Uses:
Residential dwelling on south half and automotive
repair and automotive body shop on north half
4.2 Surrounding Uses:
East:
Vacant lands formerly used as a gravel pit
North:
Rural residential and former gravel pit
West:
Vacant lands formerly used for excavation
South:
Rural residential, Mother Theresa Roman Catholic
Church, convent/day care, and Monsignor Leo Clary
separate elementary school
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5. OFFICIAL PLAN POUCIES
5.1 Within the existing 1991 Durham Region Official Plan, the subject lands are
designated "Major Open Space". The predominant use of such lands are for
conservation, recreation, reforestation, agriculture, and farm-related uses. Golf
courses may be permitted by amendment to the plan. As the existing uses are
not permitted, the applicant has applied to amend the Durham Region Official
Plan to legalize the existing operatio~.
5.2 Under the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan, the subject lands are
designated .Green Space". These areas shall be used primarily for conservation
and active or passive recreational uses. Agriculture, farm-related uses, home-
based occupations, and limited home industry uses are also permitted. Golf
courses may be permitted by amendment to the plan. The existing uses are not
currently permitted and would require a modification to the deferred policy
(Section 14.5.1) of the Clarington Official Plan.
5.3 The Clarington Official Plan also shows a .Waste Disposal Assessment Area'
symbols to the west, north and east of the subject lands. These sites have been
used previously for the disposal of various types of waste. The extent of the
waste area and the area of influence are unknown. However, the area of
influence, as defined by the Ministry of Environment and Energy shall be 500
metres from the waste disposal areas or unless otherwise determined by the
Ministry of Environment and Energy.
In order to protect public health and safety and ensure land use compatibility,
new development within a Waste Disposal Assessment Area or within the area of
influence will not be permitted unless the following conditions are fulfilled:
. written approval is received from the Ministry of Environment and Energy
indicating that the relevant legislation is satisfied;
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. studies of gas, leachate, hydrogeology, and structural stability and safety
are completed which show that development can safely be constructed;
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. any problems identified in the study can be controlled to the satisfaction
of the Ministry of Environment and Energy.
No studies have been submitted by the applicant indicating that the subject lands
are not within the area of influence of these waste disposal sites.
5.4 Pebblestone Road forms the northern boundary of the subject lands. This road
has been designated a Type B arterial in the Durham and Clarington Official Plans
and will be extended to the Connecting Unk between Highway 401 and the future
Highway 407, at which junction a full interchange is planned (see Attachment #1).
The body shop operation would not represent a desirable "gateway" for this
location.
6. ZONING BY-LAW CONFORMITY
6.1 The subject lands are currently zoned "Agricultural (A)". Uses permitted in the
zone include single detached dwellings, home occupations, cemeteries and
places of worship which existed prior to the date the zoning by-law was passed,
conservation and forestry, agriculture, wayside pits and quarries, private and
commercial kennels, fur farms, riding and boarding stables, public fairgrounds,
and seasonal farm produce sales outlets. As a result, the existing use does not
comply with the zoning by-law.
7. AGENCY COMMENTS
7.1 On a November 13th, 1996 site inspection, the Clarington Fire have identified the
following concerns with the existing body shop operation:
. The amount of flammable and combustible liquids in the spraying area
shall not exceed one day's supply;
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. Thinners and solvents shall only be dispensed from listed and labelled
safety cans;
. A minimum rated 20BC fire extinguisher must be installed; and,
. A fixed protection system must be installed in the spray booth in
accordance with NFPA standards.
The applicant had 30 days from the inspection date to comply with these
requirements. Although the applicant intends to fulfil the requirements, the Fire
Department has indicated that these have not been fulfilled as of the writing of this
report.
7.2 The Clarington Public Works Department - Engineering Division has no objections
provided that the following conditions are satisfied:
. No additional changes or alterations must be made to the existing site. All
existing drainage patterns must be maintained in their present condition;
. The applicant must dedicate a 5.18 metre road widening along
Pebblestone Road, free and clear of all encumbrances, to the Municipality;
. The applicant must submit an application for property access in
conjunction with this proposal;
. The applicant is responsible for any costs necessary to facilitate the
construction of a commercial entrance from the subject property to
Pebblestone Road;
. The entrance to the subject property must be constructed to specified
standard.
. A performance guarantee estimate for the commercial entrance
construction which forms a connection to the development is required.
The applicant's engineer is responsible for providing this estimate;
. All works and services must be designated to the requirements of the
Director of Public Works; and,
. The applicant must meet all the requirements of the Public Works
Department, financial and otherwise.
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7.3 The Clarington Public Works Department - Parks Division has no objections
provided that the following conditions are satisfied:
. The applicant is required to provide a 2% cash-in-lieu of parkland
dedication, if not previously received, through the site plan approval
process. This dedication is based on a property appraisal, prepared by a
qualified appraiser at the applicant's expense, to be submitted to
Municipality for review; and,
. The applicant must submit a landscape plan prepared by a landscape
architect in conjunction with any future site plan approval.
7.4 The Municipality of Clarington Public Works Department - Building Division has
provided comments for this application. As the existing repair shop building
encroaches on the neighbouring property to the west, the spatial separation
under the Ontario Building Code between the building and the property line
cannot be met without demolishing part of the building or purchase of additional
lands. This would require the applicant to purchase additional property from the
landowner to the west.
7.5 The Durham Region Public Works Department indicated no objection to the
proposal subject to the following conditions:
. The development is being serviced by a private well and septic system.
Municipal services are not proposed to be extended to this area at this
time;
. Courtice Road has been designated as a Type A arterial in the Durham
Official Plan. The Courtice Road access to the repair shop building must
be closed. Adequate access, with some improvements, can be provided
from Pebblestone Road. The residential access from Courtice Road can
remain with no modifications; and,
. Pebblestone Road has been designated as a Type B arterial in the Durham
Official Plan. Clarington should request a 5.18 metre road widening along
Pebblestone Road.
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7.6 The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority has reviewed the application with
respect to environmental concerns and Environmental Impact Study requirements
for the proposal. Given the existing developed nature of the property, CLOCA
Staff do not foresee additional environmental impacts resulting from the
legalization of the existing use. Nevertheless, spills and leaks from on-site storage
of paints and thinners must be achieved within the material storage areas.
7.7 The Ministry of Municipal Affairs objects to the proposal on the following basis:
. The Ministry is concerned that approval of an urban use within a Major
Open Space area could set a precedent;
. Given the environmental sensitivity of the subject lands (groundwater
discharge/recharge), the nature of the existing use (storage of chemicals,
paints, solvents, oil/gas products), the lack of full municipal services, and
the illegal establishment of the use, approval of the application should not
proceed until a watershed study for the Farewell and Black Creeks have
been completed; and,
. The subject lands are within 500 metres of three landfill sites. Approval of
this application should assess the possible implications of the landfill sites.
8. STAFF COMMENTS
8.1 The lands are located in a rural area and designated Major Open Space. The
major open space system is a designation which maintains the natural, scenic,
and environmental functions of open space areas. Uses generally permitted
within an open space designation include conservation, recreation, reforestation,
agriculture, and farm-related uses. Only very limited uses are permitted. In
particular, residential uses are limited to those permitted by the Plan: country
residential, rural cluster, and existing lots of record. The current use of the land
is more suitable in an urban industrial area.
8.2 The surrounding area has developed primarily as a rural setting. Rural residential
uses exist to the north and south of the subject lands. A church, convent, day
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care, and school have developed south of the lands. Lands to the east and west
are currently vacant. As the proposed uses generate customer traffic in the area,
noise, fumes, outside storage, it is considered not compatible with the uses in the
surrounding areas and not desirable in the rural area. The Clarington Official Plan
only permits automotive body shops and automotive repair shops within urban
location where they can also benefit from existing or future urban services.
8.3 The Clarington Official Plan permits processing, storage, repair, and service
stations within the General Industrial land use designation. A "motor vehicle
repair garage" and a "motor vehicle body shop" are permitted uses within areas
zoned "General Industrial (M2)". Therefore, the existing uses should be relocated
within lands designated and zoned General Industrial.
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There are sufficient lands available in South Courtice and Bowmanville industrial
areas to accommodate the relocation of this operation. By locating in these
areas, the site plan approval process would ensure that services are adequate to
handle waste materials and that building design incorporates proper building and
fire regulations for these uses. In addition, the municipality has consistently
directed inquiries for new businesses to industrial lands. Approving an illegal use
would be unfair to other operations which have established themselves in
accordance with the relevant planning, building, and fire requirements.
8.4 The existing uses are not considered a home industry within the Clarington
Official Plan for the following reasons:
. Home industry uses may be conducted in whole or in part in an accessory
building or farm building. The scale of automotive repair or automotive
body shop uses is much larger in scale compared to the permitted uses.
There may be noise and exhaust fumes emitted from the repair of engines
which could be problematic where residences are in close proximity. As
a result, these uses are not compatible with surrounding land uses;
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· Processes and materials involved with automotive repair and automotive
body shop require sophisticated handling, storage, and ventilation
systems; and,
· Automotive repair and automotive body shop operations generally require
outdoor storage which can be controlled in commercial or industrial areas
through the zoning and site plan approval process. For this reason, open
storage is not permitted as part of a home industry.
8.5 The subject lands are located within the Farewell Creek watershed. Two referrals
to the Durham Region Official Plan, R1 and R39, were located immediately west
of the subject lands. In resolving these referrals, a policy was placed into the
Clarington Official Plan indicating that no development could proceed on these
lands until a Farewell/Black Creek watershed study was prepared. This would
form the basis for future development decisions and amendments to the Durham
and Clarington Official Plans.
At the time when these referrals were being resolved, there were no development
applications in the Major Open Space Areas. Although this policy does not
specifically apply to the subject lands, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs feels that
the watershed study requirement should apply to the subject lands because an
urban use is being requested within the major open space area. Staff concur with
this position.
8.6 Approving illegal uses on an individual basis could set a precedent throughout
the Municipality. Should this application be approved, there may be pressure to
approve similar piece-meal developments within other Major Open Space
designated lands throughout the Municipality. This could limit the effectiveness
of the official plan policies in prohibiting these uses from major open space areas.
8.7 The subject lands are within 500 metres of three former landfill areas. Any land
use approvals should examine possible impacts emanating from these landfill
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sites. No studies examining this issue have been submitted in support of this
application.
8.8 According to the survey attached to the application, the auto body shop
encroaches onto the neighbouring property. The applicant would be required to
meet Ontario Building Code fire separation requirements as well as the zoning by-
law requirements for accessory buildings. The applicant would have to purchase
additional lands from the abutting owner to legalize the building location or
demolish that portion of the building encroaching onto the adjacent property.
Alternatively, the applicant could be required to move the building to a suitable
on-site location that would satisfy these requirements.
8.9 A number of additional applications would be required to legalize this operation.
These include an amendment to the Clarington Official Plan, a zoning by-law
amendment, site plan approval, and a boundary realignment through Land
Division Committee for the portion of the building encroaching on the
neighbouring property.
9. CONCLUSIONS
9.1 The previous discussion has highlighted numerous concerns which include the
following:
. approval of this application would set a precedent;
. the existing use is urban in nature and therefore not compatible with
surrounding uses;
. the existing uses could be accommodated on lands designated and zoned
for these purposes;
. as an alternative to redesignation, the use cannot be considered a home
industry;
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· future reconstruction of Pebblestone Road could limit the effectiveness of
the commercial access to the site;
· the lands should be subject to the Fareweff/Black Creek watershed study
to determine future uses; and,
· any approvals should examine possible impacts emanating from the
surrounding landfiff sites.
Given the number of concerns with this application, Staff would respectfuffy
recommend that the application be DENIED.
9.2 In conjunction with the denial of the application, it is requested that Durham
Regional Council dispense with Deferral #35 and approve Section 14.5.1 of the
Clarington Official Plan as it relates to this application.
Respectfully submitted,
Reviewed by,
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Director of Planning
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Attachment #1 - Key Map
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Attachment #3 - Correspondence from Marylynn Riseborough
Interested parties to be notified of Council and Committee's decision:
Joe Domitrovic
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MUNICiPP,UTY OF CL/\111NSTON
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Attn. Richard Szarek, Planner
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In regards to the proposed amendment of this property also known as "Joe's Auto Body" I do
oppose tbis amendment. This area is basica1ly agricultural and residential with two clusters of
housing within 1 knt of this property. In Counice there is an Industrial Park area just off of
Courtice Road and Baseline both east and west only tive minutes from present location so
relocation should not have any effect on present clieme1e. Bowmanville also has a commercial
area z.oned for this kind of business use. This is why we have commercial areas and are suppose
to be promoting the concept of business areas in the region.
I have been told by one councilor that this panicular person has only been operating here for
eight years even though through the last 3 or 4 decades it has been operllting. I would suggest
that the z.oning should have been checked befure he proceeded to operllte.
I am also afraid that if rezoning is granted it will set a precedellQC for this particular area, and
those persons operating in the north side of Pebblestone Road will jl\so be eventually granted
operating permits. Having commercial zoning or I"Cceptions could have a detrimental effect on
property values within a 2 knl radius.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPAUTY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NUMBER 97-23
being a by-law to amend By-law 86-112, a by-law to establish a Street Name Map and
Street Name Inventory in the Municipality of Clarington
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems It
expedient to amend the Street Name Map and Street Name Inventory for ads In the
Municipality of Clarington;
AND WHEREAS such a Street Name Map and Street Name Inventory establishes an
official name for all improved roads and those unimproved roads with summer
maintenance only for the Municipality of Clarington:
NOW THEREFORE be it enacted as by-law for the Municipality of Clarington as follows:
1. Schedule 'A' the Street Name Map, and Schedule '8' the Street Name Inventory,
be amended to:
a) change the name of that portion of 'Regional Road 14' from Taunton Road
northel1y to Concession 7 to 'Uberty Street North';
b) change the name of that portion of 'Regional Road 14' northel1y from
Concession Road 7 to Concession Road 8 to 'Uberty Street North'; and,
c) change the name of that portion of 'Regional Road 14' northel1y from
Concession Road 8 to Regional Road 20 to 'Uberty Street North'.
BY-LAW read a first time this 10th
day of February
1997.
BY-LAW read a second time this 10th day of
February
1997.
BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 10 day of February 1997.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NUMBER 97-M..
being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former
Town of Newcastle.
WHEREAS the Conncil of the Corporation of th.e Mnnicipality of CIarington deems it
advisable to amend By-law 84-63, as amended, of the former Corporation of the Town of
Newcastle to permit the development of an asphalt plant, a ready-mix concrete plant, a
concrete re-cycling plant and a contactor's yard as proposed throngh DEV 94-010.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1. Section 24.4 "SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS - GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (M2) ZONE"
is hereby amended by adding thereto, the following new Special Exception 24.4.14 as
follows:
"24.4.14 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL EXCEPTION (M2-14) ZONE Notwithstanding
the provisions of Section 24.1 and 24.3( c), those lands zoned M2-14 on the schedules,
in addition to the uses permitted in the M2 zone, may also be nsed for an asphalt
plant, a ready-mix concrete plant and a concrete re-cycling plant in accordance with
the following zone provisions.
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outside storage (maximum height)
8 metres
2. Schedule "1" to By-law 84-63 as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the
zone designation from "General Industrial (M2)" to "Holding - General Industrial
Exception ((H)M2-14)" as illustrated on the attached Schedule "A' hereto.
3. Schedule "A" attached hereto shall form part of this By-law.
3. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to the
provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act.
BY-LAW read a first time this 10th day of February
BY-LAW read a second time this 10th day of February
BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 10th day of February
1997.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NUMBER 97-25
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 street described in Registered Plan 40M-1740
{described in Schedule l'A" attached hereto and forming part of
this By-law all being in the Municipality of Clarington, in
the Regional Municipality of Durham, is 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 10th day of February,
1997.
BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 10th day of
February, 1997.
MAYOR
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NO. 97- 28
Being a by-law to stop-up and close the Old Kingston Road
Bridge and approaches to vehicular traffic in Lot 33,
Concession 2, former Darlington Township, Municipality of
Clarington, Part 1 t Plan 40R17344, and to create a
pedestrian walkway
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it
necessary to stop-up and close the Old Kingston Road Bridge and
approaches to vehicular traffic in Lot 33, Concession 2, former
Darlington Township, described as Part 1, Plan 40R17344, and create
a pedestrian walkway;
WHEREAS Council at its meeting of December 2, 1996, authorized the
installation of barricades and safety improvements to create a
pedestrian walkway;
WHEREAS all abutting property owners and residents living on Old
Kingston Road were notified by correspondence dated April 25, 1995
and again on January 6, 1997, of Council's intention to close the
bridge to vehicular traffici
WHEREAS notice of the intention of Council to pass this by-law on
Monday, February 10, 1997, was advertised for four (4) consecutive
weeks in the Court ice News on January 8, 15, 22 and 29th, 1997i
AND WHEREAS notice of the intention of Council to pass this by-law
was sent to the Regional Municipality of Durham on the day of
January, 1997, and the Regional Municipality of Durham granted
approval of the proposed by-law by letter dated the day of
February, 1997
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED AS A BY-LAW OF
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the bridge and approaches known as Old Kingston Road
Bridge comprising all and singular that certain parcel and
tract of land and the bridge lying and being in Lot 33,
Concession 2, former Darlington Township, Municipality of
Clarington, in the Regional Municipality of Durham, Province
of Ontario and described as Part.1, Plan 40R17344, deposited
in the Land Registry Office for the Registry DiVision of
Durham (No. 40) on January 17, 1997, is hereby stopped up and
closed to vehicular traffic, effective February 10, 1997
2. That Part 1, Plan 40R17344 be assumed and dedicated as a
pedestrian walkway
BY-LAW read a first and second time this 10th day of February,
1997.
BY-I.AW read a third time and finally passed this lOth day of
February, 1997.
MAYOR
CLERK