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ONTARIO
DATE: MARCH 24, 1997
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
March 10, 1997.
DELEGATIONS
1. Mr. D.M. Strike, Strike, Salmers and Furlong, on behalf
of Earl and Valerie Walsh - Development Charges By-law
Complaint (See Correspondence Item D - 13);
2. The Honourable David Crombie, Waterfront Regeneration
Trust - Westside Marsh and CBM Replacement Site (See
Correspondence Item I - 33);
3. ~rian Jung, Chairman, Clarke Museum Board, c/o Clarke
Museum, P.O. Box 152, Orono, LOB 1MO - Invitation to
Members of Council to Attend the Opening of the New
Storage Shed; and
4. Todd Hoffman, Animal Advisory Committee, 20 Maple
Street, Haydon, L1C 3K2 - Update on the Activities of
the Animal Advisory Committee.
COMMUNICATIONS
Receive for Information
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Correspondence received from Mark Jackman,
Curator, Clarke Museum & Archives - Grand Opening
of the New Storage Building;
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Correspondence received from Nancy Crawford,
Executive Officer, Ministry of Transportation _
Provincial Highway Transfers;
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Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regional
Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Exemption
of Official Plan Amendments from Provincial and
Regional Approvals;
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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Correspondence received from the Assistant City
Clerk, City of Toronto - Implications of
Provincial Disentanglement Proposals - Technical
Amendments;
Correspondence received from Richard Puccini, IRF
World Transportation Exposition Chair and Director
of Southwestern Region - The IRF World
Transportation Exposition, June 16 - 20, 1997;
Municipal Alert received from the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario entitled "Toward a New
Municipal Act-The Province Releases Consultation
Paper" ;
Correspondence received from Penny Waghorne,
Public Affairs, Ontario Hydro, Darlington Nuclear
Division - Update From Darlington Nuclear Division
February 1997;
Member Communication received from the Association
of Municipalities of Ontario entitled "Who Does
What Status Report For AMO Members";
Correspondence received from Howard Hampton,
Leader and Tony Silipo, Deputy Leader and GTA
Critic, Ontario New Democratic Party - Transfer of
Public service Costs to Municipalities;
Correspondence received from Raymond Carriere,
National Chairman, Communities in Bloom -
Participation in the 1997 Edition of Communities
in Bloom;
Minutes of a meeting of the Kawartha Region
Conservation Authority held on March 5, 1997;
Press Release received from the Corporation of the
Town of Deep River - Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Disposal Site;
Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum
Board held on January 8, 1997;
Minutes of a meeting of the Newcastle Community
Hall Board held January 20, 1997;
Correspondence received from Dianne Gould,
Administrative Secretary, Town of Aurora - Greater
Toronto Services Board;
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Correspondence received from G.M. Farrow, Special
Advisor to the Minister, Greater Toronto Services
Board Project - Discussion Paper entitled
"Developing a Framework for a Greater Toronto
Services Board";
Correspondence received from A.L. Mousseau,
Administrator, Town of Belle River - 1997
Municipal Elections;
News Release received from Citizenship and
Immigration Canada entitled "Minister RObillard
Announces an Additional $63 Million for the
Settlement of Immigrants";
Correspondence received from The Honourable A.
Anne McLellan, Minister of Natural Resources
Canada - Low-Level Radioactive Waste Issue;
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Agenda
received for a meeting to be held on March 18,
1997;
correspondence received from the Addiction
Research Foundation - Consolidation of Offices;
Correspondence received from Brian Cappe,
President and CEO, EnerShare Technology
Corporation entitled "Town of Eramosa Lowers
Operating Costs By More Than $150,000";
Correspondence received from Jeff Willbee, Chair,
Charities First Ontario - Charity Gaming Clubs and
Video Lottery Terminals;
Correspondence received from G.A. Krantz, Mayor,
Town of Milton - Discussion Paper: Developing the
Framework for a GTSB;
Correspondence received from Michael Patrick,
Chair, Economic Development Liaison Team -
Economic Development in Clarington;
Correspondence received from c.W. Lundy, Regional
Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham -
Discussion Paper on the Farm Practices Protection
Act (Right-to-Farm);
Correspondence received from Doug Barnes,
Director, Local Government Policy Branch, Ministry
of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Schedule of
Information Sessions for the Proposed New
Municipal Act;
Council Agenda
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Information Letter received from the Durham Region
Health Department - Transmitted Diseases;
News Release received from the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing entitled "Municipal
Representatives Named to Who Does What Transition
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Correspondence received from Keith Shier, Mayor,
Township of Brick - Developing the Framework for a
Greater Toronto Services Board Discussion Paper;
Correspondence received from Ian W.M. Angus,
Reeve, Township of Hope - Northumberland-
clarington Board of Education;
Correspondence received from c.W. Lundy, Regional
Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham -
Resolution Regarding the Potential Sale of
Greenspace Lands;
Correspondence received from David Crombie,
Waterfront Regeneration Trust - Alternate Location
for St. Marys cBM Operations; and
Correspondence received from R. Walton,
Metropolitan Clerk, The Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto - Greater Toronto Services
Board.
Receive for Direction
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Correspondence received from Roslyn Campbell,
10 Argyle Street, Bowmanville, L1C 1J1 -
Fluoridation of Water;
Correspondence received from Kerry Meydam, 3828
Trulls Road, Court ice , L1E 2L3 - Municipal Tree
Preservation By-law (Report PD-31-97);
Correspondence received from Jayne Donaldson, The
Basket Case - Requesting permission to Sell
Flowers From Municipally Owned Property;
Correspondence received from Cheryl Reynolds,
Bowmanville - Fluoridation of Water;
Correspondence received from Christine Kent,
President, Canadian Mental Health Association -
Requesting Proclamation of Mental Health Week;
Correspondence received from John R. O'Toole, MPP,
Durham East - Requesting a Meeting to Discuss
! ,Proposed Government Changes;
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COMMUNICATIONS
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Correspondence received from Bill and Betty
Ryckman - Fluoridation of Water;
Correspondence received from Bob Panizza, Town
Clerk, Town of Markham - Resolution re:
Municipal Citizenship Ceremonies;
Correspondence received from Brenda Peltier,
Recording Secretary, Guiders of Lighthouse
District, 99 Martin Road, Bowmanville, L1C 4B4 -
Municipal Recreation Facilities;
Correspondence received from Lawrence G. Hotson,
Clerk-Treasurer, Township of Biddulph - Resolution
re: Ontario Farm Rebate Program;
Application to Manage and Conduct a Break Open
Ticket Lottery received from Durham Minor Summer
Hockey Club; .
Betty Henderson, Committee Co-ordinator, City of
Scarborough - Resolution re: Communication From
AMO - AMO Municipal Alert - AMO Meets with Key
Ministers to Discuss Who Does What;
correspondence received from D. M. Strike, Strike"
Salmers and Furlong, Barristers & Solicitors -
Development Charges By-law Complaint, Earl and
Valerie Walsh;
Correspondence received from Brian Haley, Acting
City Clerk, City of York - Resolution re: Bill
103 - Megacity Proposal;
Correspondence received from the Office of the
Administrator and Clerk-Treasurer, Town of
Ridgetown - Resolution re: Proposed Government
Changes;
Correspondence received from Donald G. McKay, Town
Clerk, Town of Whitby - Resolution re: The Wheel
Safety Act, 1997;
Correspondence received from Paddy Bowen,
Executive Director, Volunteer Canada - National
Volunteer Week;
Correspondence received from Wayne R. Shred,
Secretary-Treasurer, Durham Regional Labour
Council - Social Housing;
Council Agenda
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MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
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Correspondence received from Lorinda Grabbitt,
National Missing Children's Locate Centre -
Requesting Financial Assistance;
Correspondence received from Ken Burford, Acting
President, Citizens' Coalition Against Noise -
Requesting Proclamation of International Noise
Awareness Day;
Correspondence received from Al Leach, Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing - Proposed New
Municipal Act;
Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regional
Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Greater
Toronto Services Board;
Application received for a Hawker and Pedlar
Licence from David L. Porter - Sale of Fireworks;
Correspondence received from Cameron Jackson,
Minister Without Portfolio - Responsible for
Seniors - 1997 Senior of the Year Program;
Application received for a Hawker and Pedlar
Licence from Frank Mccammond - Sale of Fireworks;
Correspondence received from David Vallance,
Chair, Taxpayers Against Megacity - Bill 103; and
Correspondence received from Ross Pym, Race
Director, Canadian Cross Training Club - 1997
Ontario Duathlon Championship.
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
March 17, 1997; and
2. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
Special Meetings held on March 6 and March 7, 1997.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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BY-LAWS
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being a by-law to authorize entering into of an
agreement with Devon Downs Developments Limited,
the owner of Plan of Subdivision 18T-90004 and any
mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands,
and the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington in respect of Subdivision 18T-90004
(Approved by Council April 15, 1996);
being a by-law to authorize the entering into of
an agreement with Robert Russell Carruthers and
Elizabeth Grace Smith, the owners of plan of
subdivision 18T-87086 and any mortgagee who has an
interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington in respect of
Subdivision 18T-87086 (Approved by Council June
10, 1996);
being a by-law to amend By-law 94-44, being a
by-law to provide for the maintenance, management,
regulation and control of cemeteries in the
Municipality of Clarington (Item #13 of Report
#1) ;
being a by-law to repeal By-laws 75-56 and 75-57,
being by-laws of the former Town of Newcastle to
establish a Community Recreation Centre at Waverly
Park and Soper Creek Park in the former Town of
Bowmanville, now in the Municipality of Clarington
(Item #15 of Report #1);
being a by-law to repeal By-law 79-12, being a
by-law of the former Town of Newcastle to
establish a Community Recreation Centre at Orono
Town Hall in the former Township of Clarke, now in
the Municipality of Clarington, and to provide for
the establishment of a Community Centre Board
(Item #15 of Report #1);
being a by-law to repeal By-laws 86-154 and 87-94,
being by-laws of the former Town of Newcastle to
establish a Community Recreation Centre at the
Lions Club in the former Town of Bowmanville, now
in the Municipality of Clarington and to provide
for the establishment of a Community Centre Board
(Item #15 of Report #1);
being a by-law to repeal By-law 83-105, being a
by-law of the former Town of Newcastle to
establish a Community Recreation Centre at
Burketon in the former Township of Darlington, now
in the Municipali~y of Clarington, and to provide
for the establishment of a Community Centre Board
(Item #15 of Report #1);
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being a by-law to repeal By-law 80-115, being a
by-law of the former Town of Newcastle, to
establish a Community Recreation Centre at
Baseline Community Centre in the former Town of
Bowmanville, now in the Municipality of
Clarington, and to provide for the establishment
of a Community Centre Board (Item #15 of Report
#1) ;
being a by-law to establish a Community Recreation
Centre at the Tyrone Community Hall and to appoint
a Committee of Management to operate a Community
Recreation Centre on behalf of the Municipality of
Clarington (Item #15 of Report #1);
being a by-law to establish a Reserve Fund for
Public Works Parks Maintenance (Report #2); and
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of
Newcastle (Approved by Council May 31, 1993).
(a) Regional Update
(b) Committee/Boards Update
BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
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Council Minutes
March 10, 1997
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, March 10, 1997, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
PRAYERS
Councillor Hannah led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
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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:
Acting Chief Administrative Officer, M. Marano
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (Attended nntil 7:25 p.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Attended until 7:25 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes (Attended until 7:25 p.m.)
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu (Attended until 7:25 p.m.)
Deputy Clerk, M. Knight
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DECLARATIONS OF INIEREST
There were no declarations of interest stated for this meeting.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Resolution #C-131-97
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 24, 1997, be
approved.
"CARRIED'!
DELEGATIONS
Don Welsh R.R. #4, Bowmanville, L1C 3K5, advised that the Tree PTeservation
By-law, in its present state, will cause undue financial hardship to farmers who
own more than one woodlot. He seeked claTification pertaining to the need for a
permit every time a fanner wants to cut trees on his property. He requested that
Members of the Committee not pass the by-law in its present form.
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Resolution #C-132-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the
exception of Items I - 10, I - 17 and I - 18,
"CARRIED"
I - 1 Correspondence received from A Anne McLellan, Minister of Natural
Resources - Resolution Regarding the Town of Deep River;
I - 2 Correspondence received from Emil Kolb, Regional Chair and Chief
Executive Officer, The Regional Municipality of Peel - Proposed
Exclusion of Hospital Services from Development Charges Under Bill 98;
I - 3 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority held on February 18, 1997;
I - 4 Correspondence received from Nestor Chornobay, Director, Strategic
Planning Branch, Regional Municipality of Durham - Commissioner's
Report No. 97-P-22, Authorization to Initiate an Amendment to the
Durham Regional Official Plan, Clarington Official Plan, LOP A-C-96001,
Deferral No. 32;
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News Release received from the Greater Toronto Area Federal Liberal
Caucus entitled "GTA Caucus Urges Caution on Housing Talks";
I - 6 Municipal Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario entitled "Transition Teams for Who Does What Reforms
Announced";
I - 7 Correspondence received from E. Marshall Pollock, Ontario Video
Gaming Corporation - Video Lottery Terminals (VL Ts) - A Balanced
Perspective;
I - 8 News Release received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario
entitled "Municipalities to Have a Say as Partners on Who Does What
Reforms";
I - 9 Correspondence received from W.J. Storks, 11 King Street, Newcastle,
LIB lID, addressed to Mr. D. Malowney, Director of Education,
Northumberland & Clarington Board of Education - Demolition of
Newcastle Public School;
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"Seize the Opportunity" - OTC Annual Convention;
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News Release -
Fair Municipal
Finance Act
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I - 12 News Release received from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
entitled "FCM Looks to Federal Government For Long Term Strategic
Plan on Municipal Infrastructure";
I - 13 News Release received from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
entitled "Federal Budget Still Discriminates Against Public Transit";
1- 14 Correspondence received from Novina Wong, Metropolitan Clerk,
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto - Resolution for Federation of
Canadian Municipalities (FCM) on Municipal Protection of Rail
Corridors;
I - 15 Correspondence received from Doug Raven, Executive Director,
Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Important Changes to AMO's
Resolutions Process;
I - 16 Municipal Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario entitled "Bill 98 - Development Charges Act";
I - 19 News Release received from the Ganaraska Region Conservation
Authority entitled "Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Board
Elects Ann Dreslinski as Board Chairperson";
I - 20 Correspondence received from Denis Kelly, City Clerk, City of North
York - Impact of Recent Provincial Announcements -
January 13 - 17, 1997; and
I - 21 Notice of Proposed Decision With Respect to Additional Parts of the
Official Plan of the Municipality of Clarington.
Resolution #C-133-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
1HA T the "Backgrounder" received from the Ministry of Finance pertaining to
the Fair Municipal Finance Act, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-134-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
1HAT the correspondence dated February 27, 1997, from Walter Taylor, C1eTk,
Township of Uxbridge pertaining to the Establishment of a G.T.S.B., Greater
Toronto Services Board, be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LAlER IN TIlE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
COMMUNICATIONS
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Newcastle Health
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Accreditation
Award
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Resolution #C-135-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Elliott
TIIAT the foregoing Resolution #C-134-97 be amended by adding the following
thereto:
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"TIIAT the resolution passed by the Township of Uxbridge pertaining to
the Greater Toronto Services Board, be endorsed by the Municipality of
Clarington; and
TIIAT Walter Taylor be advised of Council's decision."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-134-97 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
Resolution #C-136-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
TIIAT the correspondence received on March 3, 1997, from Stephanie Sanborn,
Administrator, Newcastle Health Care Centre, advising of their three year
A=editation Award, be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LAlER IN TIlE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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Resolution #C-137-97
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Elliott
TIIAT the foregoing Resolution #C-136-97 be amended by adding the following
thereto:
"and that the Municipality of Clarington forward a letter of
congratulations to Stephanie Sanborn on this achievement."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-136-97 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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Nevada Licence
Bowmanville
Badgers Ladies
Fastball Assoc.
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Rewning -
Report PD-27-97
West Bowmanville
Developments
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PToclamation of
M.E. Awareness Day
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Resolution #C-138-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
TIIAT the Application to Manage and Conduct a Nevada Lottery at House of
Coffee and Threads, 133 Church Street, Bowmanville, submitted by the
Bowmanville Badgers Ladies Fastball Association, be received;
TIIAT the request of the Bowmanville Badgers Ladies Fastball Association be
approved subject to the applicant complying with the terms and conditions
imposed by the Municipality and the PTovince; and
TIIAT Charles and Patricia Rout be advised of Council's decision.
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Resolution #C-139-97
Moved by Councillor Hannab, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
TIIAT the correspondence dated February 19, 1997, from David Tesluk regarding
Rewning Application DEV-96-067, be received;
TIIA T the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and
Development for consideration in conjunction with the subject file; and
TIIAT David Tesluk be advised of Council's decision.
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Resolution #C-140-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
TIIAT the correspondence dated February 26, 1997 from Dennis Wright and
Frances Walmsley, Presidents of the Durham Region/Scarborough M.E.
Association regarding M.E. Awareness Day, be received;
TIIAT May 12, 1997 be proclaimed "M.E. Awareness Day" in the Municipality of
Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and
TIIAT Dennis Wright and Frances Walmsley be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
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Red Cross Month
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Resolution #C-141-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated February 16, 1997 from Steve Stewart,
President, Canadian Red Cross regarding Red Cross Month, be received;
THAT the month of March be proclaimed "Red Cross Month" in the Municipality
of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and
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THAT Steve Stewart be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-142-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded hy Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated February 19, 1997 from John O'Toole, MPP,
Durham East requesting a meeting with the Council, be received; and
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THAT the correspondence be referred to the Executive Assistant to the Mayor
for follow-up.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-143-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated March 3, 1997 from Dr. Kathlynn Hoch
regarding fluoridation of the municipality's water, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to staff to be considered in conjunction
with this matter; and
THAT Dr. Kathlynn Hoch be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-144-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated March 3, 1997 from Doug Hately regarding
fluoridation of the municipality's water, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to staff to be considered in conjunction
with this matter; and
THAT Doug Hately be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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Property Matter
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Resolution re:
Pooling of
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Resolution #C-145-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated February 24, 1997 from Joe Fried, Meyer,
Wassenaar & Banach regarding a confidential property matter, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Treasurer for review and
preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and
Administration Committee; and
THAT Joe Fried, Meyer, Wassenaar & Banach be advised of Council's decision.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #C-146-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the correspondence dated February 24, 1997 from Joe Fried, Meyer,
Wassenaar & Banach regarding a confidential property matter, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Treasurer to complete the
application and forward it to the Assessment Office; and
THAT Joe Fried, Meyer, Wassenaar & Banach be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-147-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated February 17, 1997, from Lois Corbett, Executive
Director, Toronto Environmental Alliance, be received;
THAT Council express its support for the three recommendations contained in
the letter so as to secure a deposit-return system forbeverage containers; and
THAT Lois Corbett be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-148-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the correspondence dated February 24, 1997, from Bruce Taylor, Town
Clerk, Town of Pickering, pertaining to a resolution regarding their objection to
the pooling of any portion of the property taxes in order to alleviate the burden
of funding of soft services by Metropolitan Toronto, be received;
THAT this resolution be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington; and
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Resolution reo
Mega Week - Changes
in Funding
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KX96FM - Increase
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THAT Bruce Taylor be advised of Council's decision.
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Resolution #C-149-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the correspondence dated February 19, 1997, from Steven F. Brickell, City
Clerk, City of Peterborough, pertaining to the impact that the "Mega Week"
announcements regarding Changes in Funding Services will have on
municipalities, be received;
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THAT the resolution be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington; and
THAT Steven Brickell, be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-150-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the correspondence dated February 16, 1997, from Robert J. Marshall,
KX96FM, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-151-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated February 28, 1997, from Frank Murphy,
Executive Director, Head Injury Association of Durham Region, requesting that
the Municipality reduce or waive the ice time fee for the game to be held on
April 10, 1997, be received; and
THAT, due to budget restraints, Frank Murphy be advised that the Municipality
is unable to reduce or waive this fee.
IlCARRIED"
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Provincial Hospital
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COMMITIEE REPORTS
Report #1
G.PA Report of
March 3, '1997
Item #6
Tree Preservation
By-law
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Resolution #C-152-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
lliAT the correspondence dated February 26, 1997, from Donald G. McKay,
Clerk, Town of Whitby, pertaining to a resolution regarding Provincial Health
Care Funding, be received;
lliAT this resolution be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington; and
lliAT Donald McKay be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-153-97
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingle
lliAT the correspondence dated February 12, 1997, from Preston Manning, M.P.,
Leader, Reform Party of Canada, entitled "Pledge to Local Government", be
received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-154-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
lliAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
March 3, 1997, be approved with the exception of Items #6 and #9.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-155-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
lliAT Report PD-31-97 be tabled for a period of four weeks to allow the
Director of Planning and Development to liaise with the Durham Region
Federation of Agriculture.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Item #9
Removal of
Premium Fee
Charged to GTA
Area Drivers
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Resolution #C-156-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
WHEREAS the Ministry of Transportation charges a premium on drivers' licence
fees and vehicle licence fees for residents of the Greater Toronto Area above the
fees for the rest of the province;
AND WHEREAS this additional premium was intended to offset the higher cost
of road construction and repairs in the GTA being subsidized by the Ministry of
Transportation;
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AND WHEREAS subsidies are no longer being provided to GTA municipalities
for road construction and maintenance;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ministry of Transportation
for the l'Tovince of Ontario be requested to remove the premium charged to
GTA residents for drivers' licences and vehicle licences and that the fee be
reduced to a uniform provincial rate; and
THAT John OToole, M.P.P., Premier Mike Harris, other GTA municipalities,
M.P.P.s of Durham Region and local newspapers, be advised of this resolution.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LA1ER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-157-97
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-156-97 be amended by deleting the following
wording from the first paragraph "drivers' licence fees and", and by deleting the
wording "drivers' licences and" from the fourth paragraph.
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-156-97 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
Resolution #C-158-97
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Coirlidential Reports CD-13-97 and CD-14-97, pertaining to legal matters.
be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-159-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT leave be wanted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said
by-laws be now read a first and second time:
97-36 being a by-law respecting Adult Entertainment Parlours;
97-37 being a by-law to amend By-law 96-32, a by-law to require the payment of
fees for information and services provided by the Municipality of
Clarington and for prescribing the amount of such fees;
97-38 being a by-law to layout and establish certain lands and premises within
the Municipality of Clarington as public highway and to assume such
public highways for public use;
97-39 being a by-law to layout and establish certain lands and premises within
the Municipality of Clarington as public highway and to assume such
public highways for public use;
97-40 being a by-law to assume certain public highways within the Municipality
of Clarington for public use;
97-41 being a by-law to authorize the Municipality of Clarington to apply to be
owner of a portion of Old Scugog Road and to assume such portion of
the public highway for public use;
97-42 being a by-law to authorize the Municipality of Clarington to apply to be
owner of the local roads within Plan 4OM-774 and to assume such local
roads for public use;
97-43 being a by-law to authorize the restriction of weight of vehicles passing
over specific bridges within the Municipality of Clarington (Mill Street,
Newcastle);
97-44 being a by-law to authorize the restriction of weight of vehicles passing
over specific bridges within the Municipality of Clarington (Prospect
Street, Bowmanville);
97-45 being a by-law to authorize the restriction of weight of vehicles passing
over specific bridges within the Municipality of Clarington (Nichols
Road);
97-46 being a by-law to authorize the restriction of weight of vehicles passing
over specific bridges within the Municipality of Clarington (Nichols
Road);
97-47 being a by-law to authorize the restriction of weight of vehicles passing
over specific bridges within the Municipality of Clarington (Cedar Park
Road);
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OTHER BUSINESS
Visual Arts
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Municipal Grants
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97-48
being a by-law to authorize the restriction of weight of vehicles passing
over specific bridges within the Municipality of Clarington (Jackman
Road, Bowmanville);
97-49
being a by-law to authorize the restriction of weight of vehicles passing
over specific bridges within the Municipality of Clarington (Old Scugog
Road);
97-50 being a by-law to authorize the restriction of weight of vehicles passing
over specific bridges within the Municipality of Clarington (Lakeshore
Road);
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97-51 being a by-law to authorize the restriction of weight of vehicles passing
over specific bridges within the Municipality of Clarington (Providence
Road); and
97-52 being a by-law to authorize the restriction of weight of vehicles passing
over specific bridges within the Municipality of Clarington (Holt Road).
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-160-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
TIfAT the third and final reading of By-laws 97-36 to 97-52 inclusive, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-161-97
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor DresIinski
TIfAT the Treasurer be authorized to pay the Visual Arts Centre any grant
awarded by Council in two instalments;
TIfAT the first instalment is not to exceed 50% of the grant awarded by Council
in the previous year and it may be awarded prior to the annual budget approval;
TIfAT the second instalment is to be paid subsequent to the annual budget
process;
TIfAT the estimated value of expenses paid by the Municipality on behalf of the
Visual Arts Centre be withheld from the grant payable;
TIfAT the grant be paid upon written request from the Visual Arts Centre; and
TIfA T the Visual Arts Centre be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-162-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the meeting be "closed" for consideration of Confidential Reports
CD-13-97 and CD-14-97 pertaining to legal matters.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-163-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" meeting, be confirmed.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-164-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 97-53, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held
on the 10th day of March 1997, and that the said by-law be now read a first and
second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-165-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 97-53 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-166-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:35 p.m.
"CARRIED"
MAYOR
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'Acf~N D~31AH '97
Mark Jacknan, Curator
Grand Opening
As pronised, here is the schedule for the Grand Opening of our new
Storage building on April 13 at 2pn.
2: OOpn
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Welcone and Introductions, Brian Jung, Chairman
Address and Planting of Lilac by Mayor Diane Hanre
Sealing of Time Capsule
Open House and Refreshments.
Diane and the Council, will of course, be receiving personal
invitations. Thanks again for all your help_
Mark
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Ms. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T.
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Bowmanville,Onta~io
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On behalf of the Honourable AIPalladini,Minister of
Transportation,I would like to acknowledge and thank you for
your letter of February 4, 1997.
Please be assured that your correspondence will be forwarded
to the minister for his attention.
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Toronto
Corporate Services
City Clerk's Division
Secretariat Section
Margaret Rodrigues
Commissioner
Sydney K. Baxter
City Clerk
City Hall
100 Queen Street West
Toronto, Onlario MSH 2N2
Phone: (416) 392-7031
TDD: (416) 392-7354
Fax: (416) 392-1879
Reply
Christine Dodds
Ref: 9708-026.a
March 10. 1997
To: All Ontario Municipalities with a population of over 10,000
At its meeting on February 24, 1997, City Council gave consideration to Clause 26 contained in Report No.8
of the Executive Committee, titled "Implications of Provincial Disentanglement Proposals - Technical
Amendments".
Council approved the technical amendments outlined in the report (February 14, 1997) from the
Commissioner of Urban Development Services and took the following action:
I. Urged the Provincial Government to reconsider its proposals regarding the financial downloading of
social services and social housing to municipalities, and to bring forward, for negotiation, a revised
municipal/provincial financial strategy that would result in social services and social housing being
funded Provincially through an income tax, and hard services being funded municipally through the
property tax, in a manner consistent with the recommendations of the Provincially-appointed "Who
Does What" panel.
2. Rejected the downloading initiatives that fonn the "dis-entanglement" agenda of the Provincial
government.
3. Opposed the downloading in the same way that it opposes the Megacity proposal.
4. Opposed the assault on the City of Toronto's municipal tax base.
5. Took the position that property taxes should not be used to finance income redistribution that is
currently the responsibility of the Province.
6. Directed the Board of Management to continue to follow and report on the progress of the Provincial
Government's announcements through the legislative process, and on any other actions taken by
senior levels of government to download programs to local municipalities.
7. Requested the Board of Management to report to the Executive Committee on whether the
elimination of the business occupancy tax affects the City's assessment roll and thus the City Voters
list.
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8. Directed that its action be sent to all municipalities in Ontario with a population over 10,000.
A copy of this Clause may be picked up by calling this Office.
Yours truly,
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The Honourable Mike Hanis, Premier of Ontario
Novina Wong, Metropolitan Toronto Clerk, Metro Hall, 55 John Street
William Drew Westwater, City Clerk, City of SCarborough, 150 Borough Drive,
Scarborough ON MI P 4N7
D.G. Kelly, City Clerk, City of North York, 5100 Yonge Street, North York ON
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Brenda Glover, City Clerk, City of Etobicoke, 399 The West Mall, Etobicoke ON
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Ron Maurice, City Clerk, City of York, 2700 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto ON
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William Alexander Junior, Borough Clerk, Borough of East York, 850 Coxwell Avenue,
East York ON M4c 5RI
William Munden, Clerk, The City ofMississauga, Civic Centre, 300 City Centre Drive,
Mississauga ON L5B 3cI
John Leach, City Clerk, The City of Vaughan, 2141 Mlyor Mackenzie Drive,
Vaughan ON L6A IT!
Bob Panizza. Clerk, The Town of Markham, 101 Town Centre Boulevard,
Markham ON L3R 9W3
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Commissioner of Corporate Services
Board of Management
Economic Development Committee
GTA Strategy Working Group
City Auditor
Director of Budget, Planning and Policy Division, Corporate Services
Chief Financial Officer (City Treasurer)
Executive Committee
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Xlllth IRF World Meeting
c/o Ministry of Transportatior
1201 Wilson Avenue
Downsview, Ontario.
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Fax: (416) 235-5151
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DATE: February 24, 1997.
To: Ontario Municipalities
Ontario Transportation Associations
Ontario Transit Operators
Ontario Transportation Companies
RE: The IRF World Transportation Exposition, June 16 . 20, 1997
From June 16 - 20, 1997, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation in co-operation with the
Transportation Association of Canada will host the Xlllth World Meeting of the
International Road Federation (IRF). This meeting will bring together 3,500
international delegates to discuss innovative approaches to transportation and state-of-
the-art technologies. It is an opportunity to learn about others' experience and share
Ontario's road transportation expertise and leading-edge technology. The theme for
the meeting is "Roads. . . enhancing the economy, sustaining the environment".
The meeting will consist of an exciting technical program with 16 technical working
sessions covering all aspects of road transportation and other transportation modes as
well as three special sessions and four keynote speakers. To complement this
program, delegates will be able to visit the largest IRF World Transportation Exposition
ever. The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is the location for both the technical
program and the Transportation Exposition.
A special feature of the Exposition is the Free Trade Zone. This is a 1200 sq. ft.
merchandising and marketing area - with an emphasis on fun - where delegates can
relax, conveniently purchase IRF and Toronto memorabilia, and where pin collectors
can trade to their hearts' content.
With.respect to- pili trading, we are creating the 'Ontario Pin Collection'. This will be a
mounted and framed collection of pins representing Ontario municipalities,
transportation associations and the Ontario transportation industry. This unique
' collection will be a focal point in the Free Trade Zone. At the end of the week on
Friday, June 20, there will be a draw for the collection.
You can help make the IRF World Transportation Exposition a success by donating a
pin, or more if you have a variety of pins, to the 'Ontario Pin Collection'. Organizations
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Free Trade Zone Coordinator
The Ministry of Transportation
The Intergovernmental and Policy Branch
1st Floor, West Tower
1201 Wilson Avenue
Downsview, Ontario
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Tel: (416) 235-4021
Finally, if you are a pin collector, or have another collection of transportation industry
conference memorabilia, like ties or hats, which you would like to display or barter,
again, please contact Mrs. Sorbara. She will be pleased to talk to you and see how
your display can fit into the Free Trade Zone.
I hope to see you June 16 - 20. 1997 at the Xlllth World Meeting of IRF and, in
advance, thank you for your support of the 'Ontario Pin Collection'.
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~ About the Process:
. Copies of the Consultation Paper, draft legislation and Backgrounder are being mailed by the Ministry to
each municipality.
. The deadline for comments Is May 9, 1997, The process will involve the municipal sector and others,
such as the business and investment community.
. Municipal councils and staff will be invited to attend various Information sessions to be held across the
prOvince during March and April. MMAH is organb:ing Ihese and willfnform municipalities about dates
and locations as soon as pOSSible.
Minister leach Intends to have a new act In place by January 1998.
~ About the ConsultaUon Paper and Draft Legislation: The material ouUines the government's ideas
for a new municipal legislative framework including;
. The scope of municipal authority and areas of limitations and special provisions.
. Scope of authority:
municipalities can do anything a person can do. e.g., enter Into agreements, invest, organize their
a.ffajrs, buy and sell land. prOVide and charge for goods and services (referred to as "natural person"
powers);
. municipalities have the governmental powers to tax, license and maKe and enforce laws.
these authorities are to be used within broad areas 01 responsibility to be set out in legislation, e.g..
protection to persons and property, wasle management, economic development and tourism, sewer
and water services.
- an approach lor applying these authorities In a two-tier system Is outlined.
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Municipal Alert:
Toward A New Municipal Act- The Province Releases Consultation Paper
'c' Limitations BIld special provlslOllls4oy,munlcipal authority: While there are to be few..:pf these, some
of those included in the paper are:
to prevent conflict with provincial or federal laws
a provincial regulation restricting municipal powers to be sunselled after three years if not placed in
legislation
prohibillicensing of manufacturers, natural resource.based businesses and wholesalers
the inability to declare bankruptcy.
Giving municipal government the authority for dealing with municipal status and name change.
The continuation of municipal council and school board election provisions of Bill B6 and new provisions
for council vacancies and responsibilities.
The proposed Act will remove the tax free allowance for municipal councillors, school trustees and utility
commissioners in keeping with similar proVincial Initiatives.
Requiring council, through by.law, to set out its own practices and procedures for such matters as notice
and consultation and administrative structure and responsibilities.
Municipal finance matters where there are additional authorities as w.ell as limitations, e.g., the borrowing
and investing public funds, the inability to grant bonuses to industrial or commercial businesses, collection
of municipal tax sales and special area taxation.
ACTION:
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TI1e Association has called for a new act that:
is less restrictive and simpler, without prescriptive and regulatory provisions;
provides for greater municipal autonomy and authority to make decisions with little provincial supervision
and participation, and
recognizes and accommodates the diversity of Ontario's municipalities.
AMO will be reviewing the consultation documents, commenting on how the above objectives have been
addressed and what improvements are necessary. If munlclpalities have comments that they would like AMO
to consider as part of its submission, they should be forwarded no later than April 15, 1997.
AMO will keep its membership informed of any further developments on this matter.
F", further ;.,lorOlalion contact Pat Vanini, Senior Policy Advisor, (411') 929-7573 ex\. 316 or at
pvanlnl@aOlo.municom.com
For fax transmission problems: Lilian Cheung (416) 929-7573 ext.SOB or at Icheun9@amo.OlunicoOl.com
SlI(lSCnlBERS TO MUNICOM: You can find the material released today along with a copy of the Crombie Panel's
recommendations for a new Municipal Act and other relaled information on the Municipal Act Reform Bullelin Board.
^ MUNICOM discussion group has also been set up.
IF YOU WANT TO SUBSCRIBE 10 MUNICOM. Call Da~d Furlong at (416) 929-7573 ex\. 317 or at
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Box 4000, Bowmanvllla, Ontario L 1 C 3Z8
UPDATE FROM DARLINGTON NUCLEAR DIVISION
FEBRUARY 1996
PLANT AND PERFORMANCE
The station operated at 90' for the month of January. Work is
progressing on the upcoming Vacuum Building outage, scheduled for
April. The Darlington operating licence requires the dousing water
system in the building be inspected once every ten years.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
On January 9, Darlington became the first power plant to obtain
certification under the International Organi2ation for
Standardization (ISO) 14001 Standard for Environmental Management
Systems.
The ISO is a world federation that sets global
performance in a variety of industrial sectors. An
management system is a process that co-ordinates
procedures, plans and policies that are designed
facility'S environmental performance.
standards of
environmental
a variety of
to improve a
Darlington received the ISO certification after an international
team conducted two audits at the station. The certification period
is for three years, however, yearly audits are required to maintain
the certification. Only 64 facilities in the world have been give
the ISO 14001 Certification.
PHASE In PUBLIC HEARINGS - NUCLEAR FUEL WASTE MANAGEMENT
Phase III public hearings to review Atomic Energy Control Limited's
proposed nuclear fuel waste management and disposal concept began
in Saskatoon on January 13. Participants have an opportunity to
provide their opinions and views on the safety and acceptability of
the concept.
The hearings begin with a detailed presentation on the concept,
followed by a one hour question and answer period.
A hearing will be held Thursday, Februl:Iry 27 from 2:00p.m. to
5:00p.m. and from 7:00p.m. to lO:OOp.m. at the Royal Canadian
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EMPLOYEES AND COMMuNITY
Five Inuit students from Grise Fiord, Northwest Territories,
provided a cultural presentation to Darlington Employees as par~
of a partnering program with Courtice Secondary School and the
Generating Station. For the third consecutive year, Darlin~on is
sponsoring Courtice Secondary School in the Canada First Robot~cs
competition.
Canada First, is a robotics competition, designed to showcase
science and technology in a format young adults understand. H~gh
school students are teamed with teachers and engineering mentors
from Corporate sponsors and post-secondary institutions. Tog-ether,
they have eight weeks to design and build a remotely operated robot
which will compete with similar machines for national honors.
The competition was held on Saturday February 22, 1997 at
Centennial College Scarborough, Ontario. The Courtice Secondary
team received the Most Innovative Robot Design award. This award is
designed to recognize the physical design of the robot.
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EmaI: amo@amo.mun1com.com
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AMO Is committed to keeping members and other municipal assoclallons Informed and
Involved as Important issues emerge and as developments occur,
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Background:
During the week of January 13, 1997, the Government announced a comprehensive package of provincial,
municipal and education reforms known as Who Does What, In exchange for removing education costs from
the residential property tax bill, the Province announced a range of new service and financing responsibilities
for municipal governments. New responsibilities Included substantial new municipal costs In the area of
health and social services.
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and property tax payers to ll1e substantial financial risks associated with a 50% share of welfare Is
unacceptable.
AMO also highlighted serious concerns with many of ll1e other proposed reforms Including governance and
financing oJ long-term care, social housing costs, highway transfers, and the eJlminatlon of the farm tax
rebate.
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been overwhelmingly supportive. Member support and unlly Is vitally important as W<l confront major reforms
in Ontario.
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On February 21 sl, in a joinl news release from the Minister of Munlolpal Affairs and Housing, AI Leach,
Community and Social Services Minlsler, Janet Ecker, and AMO President, Terry Mundoll, the Government
acknowledged that the Who Does What reforms needed a second look. The Minil;ters commUled to working
Wilh AMO to find a beller way, and to make necessary changes 10 ensure that the interests of property tax
payers are proiected_
Two transition teams were announced as pari of thaI commitment Both a~ oo-chaired by AMO President,
Terry Mundell. The social and health services team is co-chalred by Jack Carroll MPP, Palfl8menlary
Assislanl to the Minister of Community and Social SelVlces. The team looking at all other aspacts of Who
Does What Is co-chaired by Ernie Hardeman MPP, Parliamentary Asslstanlto the Mlnlsler of Municipal
Affairs and HO':!!$ing.
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The transition learns arc not intended as a forum for negotiation per se. The teams will provide advice to the
Provincial Cabinet who will make the final decision. Municipal officials will ensure that the Interests and
priorities of municipalities and property tax payers are brought to bear. The process will also ensure that the
experlise and experience of municipal elected officials and staff practitioners are reflected In Cabinet
decisions regarding provinciaVmunlcipal reform.
The transition team co-chairs have had an initial meeting to revIew terms of reference for the changes to the
proposed Who Does What reforms. The Govemment Is expected to annOUnce the full membership of the
transition teams within the nexl few days. The transition teams will be comprised of municipal elected officials
from across the province representing a broad array of Interests, The transition teams will be supported by
prOvincial/municipal staff teams assembled on an as necessary basis. Once the teams have been
estabtished. a serje~ of meetings will commence Immediately so that progress can be made as quickly as
possible.
AMO will keep members informed 01 the progress of establishing the teams, and the dlscusslons generelly,
in order to ensure that this process is open, and to ensure that member municipalities are well Infonned of
events as they unfold,
The Provincial legislature is rising today for a three week break. The session will resume on April 1st.
Standing Committee hearings for the following bills are expected dUring the weeks of March 17, March 24,
April 7 and April 14:
Title:
Standing Committee:
AdminIstration 01 Justice
Resource. Development
Administration of Justice
Finance Be Economlo Affairs
Resources Development
General Government
General Government
Bill 84, Fire Protection and PrevenUon Ac~ t996
Bill 98t Development Charges Act, 1996
eill 105, Police Serv'~s Amendment Act, 1997
8111106. Fair Municipal Finance Act, 1997
BUI 107. Water and Sewage Services Improvement Act, 1997
6111108. Streamlining of Admlnlatratlon of Provincial Offences Act, 1997
Bill 109, Local Control of Public Libraries Ac~ 1997
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AMO will make Standing Committee presentations for each of these bills. The dates for presentations have
not yet been set AMO will work with key municipal staff assoclallons in developing submissions to ensure
that municipal sector advice refiects both political and technical expertise.
Members are encouraged to make submissions or presentations to the Standing Committees. AMO will
endeavour to provide members with Information that will assist in the preparation of submissions. Information
on local impacts will be of particular value to the Standing Committees.
This Govemment has realized that it must listen 10 municipalities and to AMO. Onterio's municipalities are
a credible and Infiuentlal force in Ontario. By working together. we can ensure that the Interests of property
lax payers are protected and that municipalities are stronger and more Independent
This informalioo is avllilBble rhrough AMOw MUNlCOM netWOl1< al www.munlcom.com
For rurther information contact: Deborah Dubenofsky. DllllCtor of Policy and Govemment Ralatlons at (416) 1129-7673
exl 309 or at ddUbenofskyflarno.munlcom.com; or Brian Rosborough,
.., Communications Consultant at (416) 929-7573 exl. 312 or al
brosborough@.mo.munlcomcom
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Mayor Diane Hamre
Municipality of Oarington
40 Temperance Street
BowmanvilIe, Ontario
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Dear Mayor Hamre:
As you know, the citizens of Metro Toronto's constituent municipalities have voted overwhelmingly to
reject the Ranis government's Megacity scheme and the dumping of public service costs onto the
municipalities.
lhrough the referendum, the people delivered a loud and clear message to Mike Harris and AI Leach:
they want to preserve their communities, they fear higher taxes, and they want Bi11103 and Bi11104
scrapped.
New Democrats believe that change is needed, but it must be made with the support of the people who
will be affected. To do this, the NDP Caucus has asked the Ranis government to create a Citizens'
Assembly to ensure broad public consultation on this issue, and to delay municipal elections in the GTA by
one year. We have appointed our Deputy Leader and Critic for the GTA, Tony Silipo, to negotiate the
terms of a new process.
By immediately establishing a Otizens' Assembly, the Harris government could complete public
consultations by September, introduce new legislation this fall, hold public hearings on the new bill and
pass effective legislation by April, 1998. Municipal elections could be held in November, 1998.
We think this plan is a sound one and that it will ensure effective change with citizen involvement. We
look forward to continuing to work together with you and with the citizens of the Greater Toronto Area to
ensure strong, effective locaI government that is responsive to the citizens.
Enclosed please find a copy of our proposal and a press release on this issue. We would be pleased to meet
with you to discuss these issues further.
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March 4,1997
NOP PROPOSE OTIZENS' ASSEMBLY TO CONSULT ON EFFECTIVE
LEGISLA nON FOR THE GREATER TORONTO AREA
TOROJ\.'TO - NOP Leader Howard Hampton today called on the Harris government
to create a Citizens Assembly to ensure broad public cOnsultation on reforms to the
governing structure for the Greater Toronto Area.
'1n the wake of an overwhelming NO vote by the people; Premier Harris must step
back and reflect pn what that vote means," said Hampton. "We have always said
change is needed, but it shouldn't be made without the support of the people."
'The people of Metro Toronto have delivered a loud and clear message, We have a
responsibility as elected politicians to listen and respond to their concerns and offer
a process which ensures that people have a say in how their local government is .
organized," added Hampton. "We are appointing Deputy Leader and NOP Critic for
the GT A. Tony Silipo, to negotiate the tenns of a new consultative process with the
Government and the Official Opposition," said Hampton. '
The NOP released a seven-point proposal on municipal restructuring in the GTA
which calls on the government to delay municipal elections for one year to allow
for a broad-based consultative process to take place.
'1t would be! wrong to proceed with BilIID3 and the proposed download of longterm
care faT seniors, social services and social housing on to the municipalities. We
need to slow down and complete this process properly," said Hl!l1lpton.
'The Gnzens' Assembly we are proposing will be guided by the principle of creating
strong. effeetlve local government that is dose to the people and responsive to the
people," said Tony Silipo. 'The Golden Task ,Force did excellent work and its report
could be used as a starting point."
"By immediately estahlishing a Citizens Assembly, the Harris government could
complete public consultations by September, introducE' new legislation this fall, hold
pubhc hearings on the new bilJ and p.1Ss effective legis~3tion by April, 1998," added
Sihpo "'Municipal elections using publicly supported legislation could be held in
November, 1998,"
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A' Greater TorontC, Area
for the 21 st Century
. To continue to work and live in one of the best places in the world, we cannot afford to maintain
the status quo. Change is needed to ensure strong and effective local government that is responsive
hi thl' pt..{lrlc... anJ hI OUT (llmmUnltl~~.
. The future ot the GTA as a region is central to this proposal. We are in effect adopting a
muniCipal constitution tor the GTA-a structure that must serve the people and the region for
several generations into the 21st Century.
. To maintain the momentum for change, changes to GTA governance must happen within a
reasonable timeframe bur through a democratic, participatory, citizen-driven process.
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p<-'<'ple. PremIer Harris must step hack and reflect on what
thar "ow meam.' He should put the hrakes on his
proposed JO\o'Tlload o( klnl!lenn care (or seniors. social
services anJ social hou.-ill!! on to the municipalitk'S. Bill
lO3 anJ Bill 1 04 should he withdrawn immediately. The
hehmJ-d'leo<.-J.Joors Milt Farrow proce'" l,x>!:in!! into
sen'lce, acr,,,-_ the GTA re~on shoulJ he ahandoncd.
. Tht.'rl,,: I' mu-:h to lx. ICdrneJ from rhe.." cra:'\o'TOllf..
nlln'COlc.'nr \lo"hu:h hroughr hll.!l'thc..'r reople..' _lnJ
cnmmunllK.,.toopposc BilllO~. P,'or1e It,d pa.""onately
ahout ,heu communitie, anJ then city. Far (rom
repeatmg the mIstake of il-'Ilonng the pt.""ple aJrdm, the
go\'~mmcnt mould create a Cm:"L"fl\' As~'Y In cn~re
hroaJ puhhc consulta'ion anJ Ctl"-",,,-.....,.huildlll!!. The
A"""mhly woulJ include uman expert., !>usmcs._ and
c-ommumtv leaders. tmde unio,,-' and current municipal
lc-dJef'. (o'lll thmuJ:h<lU' the GTA, One rcr"""n~dll\'e
of e.k:h ,~ Ih... thn..... p.lrtl<.,. In dl<" k'l.~-L"un.' ..n. ><l1J dl",
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. The Cltr:<""-_' ....""'mhly will he J:UIJ..-J 1>\. lhe rnnClple
of =till!! Sln1O!:. effective local/!l,,'cmmcnt that L' close
to the ('OOI'k and TCSponsi,"<" to the J'<.'ople. 1hc GnlJ.."tl
Ta..J: h>rc<" J.J ",,'me l.'<k>J won: and It. r<"pnn cn',llJ he
uscd a.- a stamOl: rnlm.
. The As.""m~- shuuld e"-'Ure real puhlic cn,,-'ulration
on the Golden proposal to arolish Metro and the GTA
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should also consider the need (or an effective GTA
governing body to coordinate services such as
transportation, and planning to prevent urban sprawl
and promote economic development. The Golden
Report and the government's Who Does What panel
both recognized that an effective GTA governing
, hodI' is essential to the future health o( the GT A_
. The Assembly would make a repon 10 the Legislature,
Legislation could he wrillen and tahled laIC tn the
Fall Session. A(ter extensive public hearings, the
legislation could conceivably be passed in the Spring
0(1998.
. The government should delay municipal elections
in the GTA for one year. Current municipal councils
would remain in place and current councillors would
have their tenns extended. This would allow time
fur puhlic consultation hy the Cltize,,-, Asscmhly and
Jchate amund an alternative set uf proposals.
. Tony Silipo, New Democmt Depury Leader and GT A
Critic has been appointed to negotiate the terms o( a
new consultative process with the Govemment and
the Official Opposition_If the governmem is willing
lU enter into this process in good faith. the NDP
Caucus offers its full co.operation to help the
government recruit people for the Citizens' Assembly
and encourage members of the public to participate
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March 1997
Pn:mier Harris announces withdrawal of Bills 103 and
104. and abandons plans to download social services,
healthcare and social housing on to the municipalities
Government and Opposition Parties ask public for input
on who should serve on Citizens' Assembly
April 1997
Clti:ens' Assembly membership and schedule announced
Booklet of draft GTA governance proposals published.
May 1997-September 1997
Public consultations by Citizens' Assembly
October 1997
Assembly makes recommenJations to legislature
November 1997
Government introduces legislation,
December-March 1998
Public hearings ;md amendments
April ,1998
Legislation passes
November 1998
The first election under new legislation
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MAYOR'S OffiCE
Dear Mayor and Council,
This letter is to invite your municipality to participate in the
1997 edition of Communities in Bloom.
Communities in Bloom is an initiative to encourage the improvement
of the environment and quality of life within
municipalities. It consists of municipalities
participating, provincially or nationally, in a
competition of municipal tidiness, landscape, heritage,
and environmental achievements.
Your municipality is invited to participate in the provincial
edition. The municipality can either:
participate provincially in 1997 to submit its candidacy as
the 1998 national finalist representing your Province
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participate provincially to obtain information and evaluation
to improve for national participation in future years.
Participation in the program is greatly beneficial as it involves
the whole municipality in a national program thus generating civic
pride and community involvement.
You will also find enclosed information on Nations in Bloom, an
international competition designed to promote its participants and
in which there is an opportunity to demonstrate that Canada' s
landscape management is the best in the World.
Thank you for your interest and hoping that your municipality will
proudly participate in the 1997 edition of Communities in Bloom.
Sincerely,
Canadian
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national
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aymond Carriere,
National Chairman
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Information available in
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Communities in Bloom is a canadian organization committed to fostering
civic pride, envirorunental responsibility and beautification through
community participation and the challenge of national competition.
PROGRAM
The program consist of municipalities being evaluated, either pr.ovincially or
nationally, on the accomplishments their whole community (municipal, private,
corporate and institutional sectors, citizens) in regards to:
- Tidiness effort; - Urban forestry development;
- Landscaped areas; - Floral arrangements;
- Turf areas; - Environmental effort;
- Heritage conservation; - Community involvement.
The evaluation is done by a team of two professionals, from different provinces, who
evaluate the municipalities in July or August.
The participating municipalities are distributed in the following categories:
1-1500, 1 501-5000, 5001-10000, 10001-20000, 20001-50000,
50001-100000, 100001-300000 and over 300 000.
All municipalities, participating in either the national or the provincial editions,
receive a rating (from one to five "blooms"), obtain valuable infqrmation, are
promoted nationally and are invited to attend the national awards ceremony.
PROVINCIAL EDITION
The municipalities participating in the provincial edition of the contest:
- are evaluated to submit, if so desired, their candidacy as the national
finalist representing their province in the next year's national edition
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- participate to obtain information and evaluation to submit their candidacy for
natinal participation in future years.
NATIONAL EDITION
The national finalists, selected through the provincial editions, consist of:
One muniCipality per province in the I to 50000 categories;
Two municipalities per province in the 500001 and over categories.
There is a winner announced in each category with all municipalities receiving a
rating (from one to five "blooms").
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BENEFITS
The benefits of participating are:
- increase in civic pride and community involvement by the challenge of a
nation~ev~uation;
- availability of information from the jury and through the nation~ network
to improve the municipality's quality of life;
- provinci~ and nation~ visibility through Communities in Bloom's marketing
and media campaign;
- nation~ promotion~ opportunities at the awards ceremony;
- possibility of internation~ competition in Nations in Bloom.
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RESPONSABILITIES
The participating municipalities have the following responsabilities:
pay a registration fee based on the population categories:
300$: (D-5oo0), 400$: (5001-50000), 500$: (over 50000)
involve their community in the project;
prepare for the judging to take place in July or August;
provide transport from the nearest airport and lodging (two nights) for
the two judges (billeting is most acceptable);
attend, at their expense, the awards ceremony (to be held in St-John's,
Nfld in 1997 and in Winnipeg, Mb in 1998) where they will have the
opportunity to promote themselves)
REGISTRATION
To obtain further information ~ong with the registration form, please contact:
Communities in Bloom
P.O. Box 40527
Kirkland, Quebec H9H 5G8
T: (514) 694-8871 F: (514) 694-3725
Municipalities participating in Communities in Bloom benefit from community
involvement, civic pride, environmental and heritage awareness generated to
improve their quality of life while also promoting themselves to visitors from Canada
and abroad.
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"Nations in Bloom '97" is an exciting, new international Competition
designed to develop community involvement in urban landscape
management and in wich there is an opportunity to demonstrate that
Canada's landscape management is the best in the World.
Following a successful pilot Competition in 1996, the objectives are:
- to raise the profile of good urban landscape management;
- to encourage investment in urban landscape;
- to generate an international exchange of good practice;
- to emphasize the contribution that good landscape management
makes to the quality of life of a community.
"Nations in Bloom '97" will generate international pUblicity for the
MuniCipalities which compete in the 'Finals' and thus will have
economic benefits for them.
The beautification of the landscape is an important, but not
exclusive, aspect of good landscape management. Other factors such
as Heritage Management, Use of environmentaly sound practices and
Community Involvement are important and are included in the judging
criteria of Nations in Bloom.
Municipalities of different sizes face different challenges and have
access to various levels of ressources. This situation is recognized
by the creation of four population based judging categories and by
the account of local climatic conditions and culture to be considered
during the judging process.
Competing in International Competitions can be costly for communi ties
and therefore complimentary accomodations during the Finals will be
provided for one representative of each Municipality participating in
the "Nations in Bloom '97" Finals together with up to 1 000 $ towards
travel costs.
The enclosed registration form must be completed and returned by
March 31st 1997 and initial submissions made by May 15th 1997.
Invitations to participate in the Finals in Madrid in October will be
issued in early June. Entries must be on behalf of a definable
community (i.e. Village, town or city but not a suburb).
Many countries have shown an interest in "Nations in Bloom '97". We
hope that your Municipality will be part of a strong canadian entry
competing to be named the best in the World.
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Kawartha Region Conservation Authority
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Meeting # 1 EC197
Meeting # 1 EC/S? was held at the Authority office on Wednesday, March 5, 1997. As the
Chair was not able to be present at the beginning of the meeting and the Vice-chair was
absent, by consensus of the committee, Dave Murray chaired the meeting until Chair Crowe
arrived. Mr. Murray called the meeting to order at 9:40 a.m.
Present:
Chair Tom Crowe (arrived at11 :15 a.m. and assumed the chair)
John Huke
Ken Gadsden
Doug Moffatt
Dave Murray
Bob Pool, Friends of Kawartha Region Conservation Authority
Absent:
Audrey von Bogen
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Staff: Ian Macnab
Guests: Barbara Puxley, Friends of the Osprey
Sara Kelly, Sir Sandford Fleming College
Gary Lean, Sir Sandford Fleming College
Press: Lindsay Daily Post
None was declared.
Minutes of Meeting # 4 EC/96
Res. # 1 EC/S?
Moved by:
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John Huke
The Executive Committee Resolves, That, the minutes of meeting # 4 ECI96 be adopted as
received.
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Presentation by Mrs. Barbara Puxley, President, Friends of the Osprey
Mrs. Puxley outlin~ the work being done by Friends of the Osprey and the assistance given
by the Authority in that work. Friends of the Osprey has raised funds for osprey monitoring
and management and also on behalf of the conservation authority. Mrs. Puxley presented
Acting-chair Dave Murray with a cheque for $300 from Friends of the Osprey to assist the
Authority's efforts in conservation monitoring of birds and wildlife. On behalf of the Authority
Mr. Murray thanked Mrs. Puxley and Friends of the Osprey and expressed our gratitude for
their support.
Water Quality Initiatives
Authority staff have been working with Sir Sandford Fleming College on the development of a
watershed wide water quality monitoring program designed to be implemented with the
assistance of volunteers from the public. Mr. Gary Lean and Ms. Sara Kelly presented the
initiative, named Kawartha Water Watch. The program being developed will be simple
enough to be readily handled by volunteers, will be low cost, and will provide meaningful data
from which remedial action at the community level can be initiated. Volunteer involvement in
data collection not only permits a large amount of information to be collected but also helps to
educate and inform the public on water quality issues and can lead to community
understanding and community sponsored remedial action plans. The focus of data collection
is on indicators of eutrophication. Chemical, physical and biological parameters will be
collected as part of the data base.
Res. # 2 EC197
Ken Gadsden
John Huke
MOVed by:
Seconded by:
The Executive Committee Resolves, That, Authority staff be directed to continue development
of Kawartha Water Watch with Sir Sandford Fleming College and have the monitoring
program commence as soon as possible.
CARRIED
Coldwell Banker Proposal on Funding and Promotion
Res. # 3 EC/97
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Ken Gadsden
Doug Moffatt
The Executive committee Resolves, That, the committee go in camera at 10:30 a.m.
CARRIED
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Ken Gadsden
The Executive Committee Resolves, That, the committee come out of camera at 11: 12 a.m.
CARRIED
Res. # 5 EC/9?
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John Huke
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The Executive Committee Resolves, That, staff continue developing a partnership with
Coldwell Banker and bring the partnership details and agreement to the next Authority
meeting for approval.
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As Chair Crowe had arrived (11:15 a.m.), Mr. Murray vacated the chair and Chair Crowe
assumed the chair for the balance of the meeting.
Municipal Tree Planting Program
This was an information item. Several municipalities and schools are partiCipating in tree
planting with the Authority this spring. Planting will take place in early May.
Volunteer Monitoring Network
Staff have considered the development of monitoring programs to collect data on birds,
wildlife, plants, fish, and amphibians/reptiles. Such data would expand our information base,
and monitor trends through time. Such information would assist in the land use planning
decision process.
Res. # 6 EC/9?
Moved by:
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Ken Gadsden
The Executive Committee Resolves, That, the Authority develop volunteer monitoring
programs to collect environmental data in partnership with other like minded organizations.
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Concept of Camping at Conservation Areas
The idea of creating Individual camping sites at conservation areas was discussed. The
consensus was that individual camping was not appropriate and that we should continue
having organized group camping only.
Res. # ? EG/9?
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Ken Gadsden
Doug Moffatt
The Executive Committee Resolves, That, the Authority limit camping opportunities to
organized groups.
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Concept of a Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
In order to respond to public requests for assistance with injured animals, it was proposed that
the Authority investigate the opportunity of creating a rehabilitation centre at Ken Reid in
partnership with community groups. This is seen as a long range project.
Res. # 8 EC/97
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Doug Moffatt
Dave Murray
The Executive Committee Resolves, Tha~ staff further develop a proposal to have a
rehabilitation centre at Ken Reid.
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Corporate Sponsorship of Conservation Areas
The idea of seeking corporate sponsorship to support the operation and further development
of conservation areas was discussed. There was conSensus that this idea should be pursued.
Within the context of going out to the public, it was also thought that we should shorten our
wordmark.
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Res. # 9 EC/9?
Moved by:
Seconded by:
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Dave Murray
The Executive Committee Recommends, That, the wordmark "Kawartha Conservation" be
adopted and used in all public issuances.
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Moved by:
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Ken Gadsden
The Executive Committee Recommends, That, corporate sponsorship of conservation areas
be pursued in parallel with the proposal for partnering with Coldwell Banker.
CARRIED
Gallery on the Lake Artwork Fundraiser
Staff have discussed a proposal with the Gallery on the Lake to promote the sale of artwork as
a means of raising funds for conservation. Two prints, one of a moose, and one of a loon, are
to be offered. The Authority would be responsible for mailing out the promotional material and
in return, would receive 25% of the sales.
Res. # 11 EC/97
Moved by;
Seconded by;
Dave Murray
Doug Moffatt
The Executive Committee Resolves, That, staff be authorized to undertake the artwork mailout
with Gallery on the lake.
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Public Donations and Estate Planning
These items were presented for information. Staff informed the Executive that donations from
visitors to conservation areas are being encouraged and to some extent the public is
responding. By consensus it was agreed that receipts would be issued for donations of $10 or
more. Staff also related the intent to develop brochures on estate planning. These would, in
the long term, hopefully result in revenues for the Authority.
Education Proposal
Discussion has been had with a teacher on the possibility of developing a charter school at
Ken Reid.
Res. # 12 EC/97
Moved by:
Seconded by;
Doug Moffatt
Dave Murray
The Executive Committee Resolves, That, staff continue discussion on the concept of a
charter school and at the appropriate time a detailed proposal be brought to the Board of
Directors for consideration.
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Mr. Bob Pool reported on activities of Friends of Kawartha Region Conservation Authority.
Informal discussion took place on the status of municipal change and how this might affect the
conservation authority. It was agreed that atlhis time it was not possible 10 have any
definitive answers.
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The status of plan review in Victoria County was discussed. As there has not been a formal
response from the County as 10 the envisioned role of the Authority in plan review, it was
decided that Chair Crowe, Mr. Murray, and Mr. Huke would make an enquiry on our behalf.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1 :30 p.m.
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Dave Murray
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The Corporation of the Town of Deep River
PRESS RELEASE
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i=or Rt:I~ 12:00 noon, Friday, Mar<:h 7, 1997
Town Will Discuss Clean-up
Deep River, Ontario - The federal govemment may still be able to resolve a serious
environmental problem, but it will have to co-operate with one cautious small town in
Eastern Ontario.
The Town of Deep River is the only municipality to respond positively to the Canadian
government's call for a volunteer community to host a permanent disposal site for historic
low level radioactive wastes. now stored in several Ontario locations, including Port Hope,
Hope Township, Clarington, and Scarborough But a deal between the government and the
Town collapsed at the end of 1996, leaving the Minister of Natural Resources with no way
to honour a pledge to clean up the problem. Since then the Town and the govemment
have been trying to find common ground to re-open the discussions.
In a letter to NRCan Minister Anne Mclellan released today, John Murphy, the Mayor of
this community of 4300 in the Upper Ottawa River Valley, set out the Town's position on
future talks. .
"As long as the principles of the c(H)perative siting process remain in place, " he said
"Deep River stili wants to be part of the solution."
He noted in particular that no deal would become final until residents of Deep River vote
in favour of it in a referendum. 'We had a referendum based on the previous Community
Agreement in Principle" he said. "If we arrive at another deal that Council is prepared to
submit to the citizens, then that will have to be ratified in the same way."
Asked how soon discussions might start, Mayor Murphy stated that the Town. was prepared
to begin talks as soon as the Minister indicates agreement with the Town's discussion
framework.
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The Corporation ofthe Town of Deep River'
BACKGROUNDER
Following is the full text of the letter sent to federal Natural Resources Minister Anne
McLellan today by Mayor lot.'n Murphy It sets out the Town's pOSition on a framework for
future talks between the govemment and the Town
Thursday, March 6, 1997
The Honourable Anne McLeU,an
Minister of Natural Resources Canada
Department of Natural Resources
580 Booth Street
Ottawa, Ontario
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Dear Madam Minister:
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Thank you for your prompt response aanuary 22, 1997) to our letter of Ja.nuary 8 regarding
further discussions between the lown and the federal government toward an agieement on
siting a proposed low-level radioactive waste (LLR W) disposal facility in Deep River. Council
has seriously considered your responses to tbe concerns we raised. We note that your lener
indicates that the federal government is interested in pursuing further discussions with the
Town, and we are pact.icularly encouraged that it considers much of tbe previously-negotiated
Community Agreement-in-Principle (CAP) "readily acceptable".
Turning to the specific concerns raised by the Town, and your responses to these, the Town's
position is as follows.
1. Siting Process
We note that the federal government remains committed to a co-operacive, open and
voluntary process. Ce,ntinued adherence to these principles by the federal government
is both fundamental ,md essential to the lown's further involvement in the siting
process.
We can agree that dos,~d negotiating sessions may be appropriate on occasion, provided
that there are valid reasons for confidentiality. We retain the right to determine the
validity of such reasollS as may be put fOro<'afd to the Town's negotiating committee.
from time to time, by the fedentl government's representative.
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BACKGROUNDER
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2. Signing Process
We can agree to the signing process you propose, subject to the following amendments.
(a) Any proposed legal agreement setting out the terms and conditions under
which the Town of Deep River should be willing to host a LLRW disposal
facility would be initialled by the chief negotiator for the federal government,
Mr. David Hill, and by either the Mayor, or a duly authorized agent, on behalf
of the Town.
(b) The proposed legal agreement initialled by the party's agents would then be
reviewed by both the federal government and Deep River Council. An
exchange of le1:ters would then take place to inform each party that final
signatures are authorized, subject to a positive outcome in the Deep River
public referendum.
3. Additional Wastes
Throughout the Co-operative Siting Process there has been full disclosure of the
volumes and characteristics of the POrt Hope area and Scarborough "historic" LLRW
that the Town and it! residents were asked to consider accepting. At the Town's
insistence, the propo:;ed Deep River disposal facility was to also accommodate
additional LLRW already present on the Chalk River Laboratory (CRL) site.
Specifically, these additional wastes were those for which the Low Level Radioactive
Waste Management Office (LLRWMO) is responsible, and the AECL packaged waste,
with the volumes of both defined in the previously-negotiated CAP. We acknowledge
that the characteristics of these two additional waste categories were not so clearly
defined as were those of the "historic" LLR W in th~ Port Hope area and Scarborough.
However, the Town ,,-ill continue to consider all of the LLRW volumes defined in the
previously-negotiated CAP as the legitimate subject for further discussions toward a
legal agreement.
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The Corporation of the Town of Deep River
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With respect to the further volumes of LLR.W, from a variety of sources, which you
indicate that the federal government wishes to include in its proposed integrated
disposal facility projeer, the Town will not a~ to including these volumes in further
discussions toward a legal agreement at this time. As we told Mr. David Hill on more
than one occasion during the previous discussions, the Town, and its residentS, will
require considerably more derail as to volumes, sources, and characteristics of these
additional wastes thall has been provided to dare, before these wastes can be
considered. We will also require detailed confirmation that the disposal technology,
handling and transportation features of the proposed Deep River disposal facility, as
defined in the previously-negotiated CAP, would be capable of safely accomm0d2.ting
these additional, "nd as yet undefined wastes. We also point out that the previously-
negotiated CAP required the federal government to inform the Town of inquiries for
the disposal of any other volumes of LLR W in the proposed disposal f"olity, before
Council could consider consent. To date, we have not been informed of any such
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While we note the f,~deral government's interest in having an integrated ll.RW
disposal facility, we, and you, have agreed that an informed decision-making process is
essential. Until the information required to make an informed decision on additional
LLR. W is available, we cannot agree to including this material in a legal agreement. If
and when this information is made available, Council will give serious consideration to
a formal request that additional wastes be included.
4. Town Costs
It is our firm position that the federal government must agree to cover aU legitimate
costS that would be incurred by the Town proceeding further in this siting process.
I can assure you that the Town 'Will not enter intO further discussions unless we believe
that common ground existS to warrant it. In faa, the purpose of this exchange of
letters is largely to detmnine if such common ground exists, while recognizing that the
larger issue of compemation can only be resolved in further discussion. I can also0assure you that the purpose of any funds requested by the Town for our costs will be
clearly stated. However, the federal government must commit to cover our legitimate
costs, and to put in place a ,funding mechanism much more quickly than was the case
in 1996.
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TOWN DEEP RIUER
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The Corporation of the Town of Deep River
BACKGROUNDER
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5. Time Frame
If the conditions put forward by the Town in this letter are acceptable to the federal
government, we would be prepared to move quickly to initiate discussions. ~ming
a legal agreement is pO!.sible, we suggest this should be in placc by mid spring so that a
referendum could be held before the end of June. However, we are concerned as to
what impact an early federal election might have on this time frame, particularly the
ability of the federal government to make timely decisions.
Deep River's willing11ess to help resolve the long-standing LLRW problem is
predicated on the beli<:f that the project as now envisioned is an achievable solution.
We do not intend to burden another generation of our residents with unceruinty by
leaving an open-ended invitation to the waste owners to realize this project at some
unspecified future date which is convenient, politically or otherwise. Accordingly, any
agreement between us must contain a provision requiring the federal government (or
its agent) to apply for a site licence without delay if the assessment phase is positive,
and to commence coll5t1'UC[ion within a specified time after the licence is approved.
Included in this requirement is the federal government's agreement not to proceed if
the specified time limit has passed.
6. Proponent
It is essential that the federal government either take on the full role of proponent, or
clearly delegate that role to another responsible party, (not the Town) as soon as
possible. We must poillt out that the ownership of the LLR W, the responsibility for its
disposal, the federal policy obligations and the commitments to the source
communities are youn, not ours.
For your convenience, we ha,ve prepared the attached summary of the understanding which
mUSt exist between us and will form the framework for further discussions. If these are
acceptable, and so confirmed by letter from you, we will initiate discussions with Me. Hill at
the earliest opportUnity.
Yours sincerely,
John P. Murphy
Mayor
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BACKGROUNDER
Deep River Disposal Project
S"mm::u:y of DisclI..;on Fnlln..wnrk
M::u-ch,1997
l.The siting process is actively open. The public, particularly area residents, will be
fully informed, through the efforts of the proponent, as the project progresses.
2.The siting process, and the Town's participation, are voluntary.
3.Any contract reached will be reviewed and accepted by both the Town and the
federal government, lInd subsequently ratified by residents of Deep River in ..
referendum funded by the federal. government.
4. The referendum que;tion must be jointly agreed by the federal government and the
Town
5. There must be an identified project proponent.
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federal government.
7.Any agreement will be finite, requiring action by the proponent to establish the
facility promptly.
8.Wastes already identified in CAP are the subject of our discussions. Any funher
wastes will be dealt with as defined in CAP.
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MINUTES OF THE BOWMANVILLE MUSEUM BOARD MEETING
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PRESENT: L. Paradis,' C. MOTgtlll; P. Pingle; M. Novak; G. Ashton,' L. Jagoda
C. Taws; E. Logan
REGRETS: D. McKenDe; A. BarIc
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by the Chairman, L. Paradis.
2.
Motion -
to adopt the agenda as presented. 97-A-O
Moved by C. Morgan
2nd M. Novak carried
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Motion -
to approve the December 11th, 1996 Board Meeting Minutes as
presented. 97-A-O;
Moved by G. Ashton
2nd L. Jagoda carried
4. BUSINESS ARISING:
McLaur!!tlin Formdation
Nothing to report.
, HeJIJinf! Svstem
As the heating system is working satisfactOrily at the present time we will continue with
the present thennometers.
Stann Wuufows
The secretary spoke to Fred Horvath about the Town installing the stonn windows and
' he will try to get them hung in the next month.
. Coml1uter
The Curator put before the Board a report on updating the secretary's computer plus
a new computer. _ _.__
Motion -
to spend $3,500.00 on upgrading our present computer and purchasing
a new computer and software.
Moved by C. Morgan 97-A-03
2nd M. Novak carried
New Board Members
A letter from Town advising the BOard that they are proceeding with /illing both
vacancies on the Board.
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2nd L. Jagoda
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PRESENTATION OF DECEMBER 1996 BY.1S:
Motion -
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10 approve the December Finance Report as presented.
Moved by G. Ashton
2nd C. Morgan
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The CUraJor put before the Board a 1945 Honour Rollframed picture of local citizens
killed during WW2, which was dOnoJed by the Bowmanville High School.
Motion -
10 accept the Co/kctions Committee Report.
Moved by L. Jagoda
2nd P. Pingle
PROPERTY COMMI1TEE REPORT:
A property inspection was not completed in December.
. Les and Dianne on Saturday, January 11th at lOam.
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97-A-1
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The next inspection will be by
CURATOR'S DErRM1llIR 1996 REPORT:
The CUraJor reported 1,253 visitors to the Museum during the month of December.
He also reported that he 1uuI applied to the Ontario Film Development Corp for
infonnation to have our own file for future interested film companies. There is a
Bowmanville file already but the CUraJor felt it would to our advantage to have a
separaJe file.
. He also reponed that he 1uuI set up a tour of the "Wind At My Back" set on January
22nd for the Grade 3 class at Central School and that any Board Member who would
like to attend was welcome. The bus would be leaving at 9:30am.
Motion -
10 approve the Curator's December 1996 report as presented.
Moved by M. Novak
2nd G. Ashton
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9./.if.~ gm{ENDS OF MUSlJJJM REPORT:
Nothing to repol1.
10. NEW BUSllVESS:
Nomfrzations of 1997 f:l1!Jirnum:
. The nominations for Chainnan were opened.
Motion -
to nominote Larry Paradis as Board Chainnan for 1997.
Moved by C. Morgan -
2nd M. NoFak
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Mr. Paradis accepted the position of Board C~nnan.
The nominationsfor Chainnan 'were closed.
No!li1iJiitiiitii iifI!197Vker.ltnirmn.,:
The nominations for Vice Chainnan were opened.
Motion -
to nominate Arnold Bark as Board Vice Chainnan for 1997.
Moved by C. Morgan
2nd M. NoFak carried
97-A-1
. Mr. Bark had indicated to Mr. Morgan that he would accept the polrition of Vice
Chainnan.
The nominations for Vice Chainnan were closed.
1997 Co11l11liJJees
This matter was deferred to the next Board Meeting when there would be afull Board
in attendance.
1997 Maseum Raffh
The Curator will look into a suitable item for our 1997 raffle and repol1 back at the
next Board Meeting. Also Board Members were asked to consider suggestions for
prizes.
10. Motion _
to adjourn the meeting at 8:20am.
Moved by 1.. Paradis
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compute estimates and report for Board.
Picked up large framed picture ofBowmanville High School honour roll fromW. W.n.
Jan 8, Reproduced photos from Garfield Shaw Collection for Trinity United Church Archives.
Jan 10 New volunteer, Anita KIompmaker, a graduate of the Museum Studies course at Sir Sanford
Fleming College, begins. She is changing the costumes on the dressmaking figures and is
doing a small exhibit on Women's undergarments of the last centwy.
Jan II Les and Dianne did a Property Inspection. _ _ ....
Jan 15 Went to Dr. Ross Tilley School to check humidity and light levels with equipment loaned by
the Ministry. This infonnation was needed before they built their display case to house the Dr.
Tilley artifacts.
Jan 16 Quilt Display taken down.
Mr. Self here to take Toy Display down.
Nonn put up Museum sign for free. Sign had fallen down last November during a wind stonn.
Jan 17 Met with Doris Falls, Central School, to plan upcoming programmes.
Bill Humber in to borrow photos for his new history book.
Had colour copies made of display material, for the upcoming G.M Exhibit, from items loaned
by Ron Bouckley. Mothersill donated the printing.
J an 21 Cliff crest Cleaners pressed antique wedding dress, which is going on display, for free.
. Met with High School teacher David Rempel. We agreed to share a C<Klp student Her name
is Julie Michael and she will be putting the collection records on computer.
Evening tour, 8'" Bowmanville Brownies, 27pp.
Jan 22 I organized a tour of the "Wind At My Back' set for Mrs. Falls', Central School, Grade 2-3
. class, 35pp.
Drama Club used the Museum in the evening, 2lpp.
J an 23 Sher did greenhouse floor and cleaned all the wooden floors throughout the house.
Rob Lambert loaned us a doll to research. Gladys is trying to find some infonnation on it
Jan 24 Anita continues her work. She sorted through the clothes at Hampton.
. Laura in to take photo about the G.M Exhibit for the Clarington Independent. It ran in
February I" edition. , . ,.
Jan 28 Began Artifacts Of the WorldIValentines Programme with Mrs. Falls', Central School, class,
IIpp.
Jan 29 Met with David Gillespie re Train Map + T-shirts.
Sent photos of Trull Mortar for inclusion in new Treasures of Ontario book.
Met collectors Hany Schoon & Ron Bouckley regarding G.M Exhibit
Stopped at Parkwood to get photos of McLaughlin cutter from Tyrone. Also contacted Upper
: Canada Village about their Tyrone cutter.
Jan 30 Nonn installed new shelf and fixed Ellen's desk for free. This was done to accomodate new
computer equipment.
- Latest 'Belvedere' printed and mailed.
Evening meeting at St. Mary's - Healthy Communities. They asked me to join their group.
Artifacts of the WorldIValentines Programme, Central School, 10pp.
Jan 31 Julie Michael began work today. We are almost finished entering all the 1961 data.
Put small display of antique Valentine's out for Mrs. Falls' Central School class.
. Marge Singleton and Maureen MeLoy, of the Library toured the Museum and donated two
local family histories and a St. Stephen's High School Year Book.
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Picked up computer from Clarington Computers. Both Ellen and I now have new
and upgraded computer systems.
Valentine's Programme, Central School, 11 pp.
Outreach, Slide Presentation at Bowmanville Senior Public School, 32pp.
School Boards's Arts Advisory Committee meeting at the Museum during the
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Furniture restored in Parlour, and other pieces taken away to be recovered. This is
a project of the "Friends".
Co-op student, Julie Michael, in to help with computerization of collection
records.
Col. Cubitt painting taken to be restored.
Valentine's Programme, Central School, Ilpp.
Clarington This Week conducted a telephone interview with Clayton Morgan re
the Oshawa Railway. He also appeared on CHEX TV News and they mentioned
the Museum.
Valentine's Programme, Central School, Ilpp.
Ken Palmer took Christmas lights down.
Derek Cook, of Parks Canada, called. The Roller Boat painting should be here by
April. They will deliver it.
Valentine Programme, Central School, llpp.
Vi Ashton, of Solin a Women's Institute, asked Museum to hold a speciall00lh
Anniversary Tea in June. I agreed. The details will be worked out later.
Volunteer, Anita Klompmaker, in. She changed the costumes on all the
dressmaker dummies, and is now doing a display on women's undergarments of
the last century.
Outreach, speech for Clarington Seniors, 53pp.
Leisure Services Meeting at V AC.
Wedding Photos, 36pp.
Outreach, I helped judge Junior Speeches at Central School. 16pp.
Ellen and I attended the Gift Show in Toronto.
Clayton in to work on "Bowmanville, Then aDd Now" book.
Reupholstered furniture brought back for Parlour.
'Attractions' article on Museum appeared in the Toronto Star.
Met with Harry Schoon re Loans for GM Display.
'Town' in to check Fire Alarm.
Gary Cole loaned Durham Textile Mill photo to beoopied for archives.
Norm repaired front storm door (it had been damaged in wind).
Outreach, Central Public School. 27pp.
Charles D. Taws
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MUNICIPALITY OF G.ARINCiTON
~N8WCA.U!"CCDMMUNITY HALit BOARD HnR 6 LJ ltII, PH. '9Jl.
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Minutes ofa meeting of the Newcastle Community Hall
Board held on January 20, 1997 at 700 pm in the I 'D1S-TRIBUTION .
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Karyn Darcy represented Small Miracles, she had some concerns after dOi~~IS~t~t'..9~,: _ 6J~"(,:
Check of the rooms her group uses. She would like permission to use stairwell to
Bowling Alley to access Youth Room. East stairwell is too dangerous for the children.
Chair let her know this would have to be discussed with Bowling Committee as they
would have to go through bowling alley when using west stairwell. Youth Room is
not being cleaned regularly, they do their own sweep up but floor is not mopped.
Light fixture in Youth Room needs a cage over it. They are still interested in painting
the Youth Room when the ceiling is repaired. Hot water tap is to hot in East Wing,
Window opening mechanism in East Wing is broken, concerned children will catch
their fingers in window, Could we also look into screens for these windows? Theater
chairs in Youth Room fold up and down, can they be stored elsewhere, concerned
children will get caught in them? They are still investigating blinds for East Wing, but
assure board they will match Historical Library. Chair informed Karyn the above items
would be discussed and addressed, letter to be sent to Karyn regarding decisions,
C. Abraham
R, B. Rickard
D, Schmiegelow
A Dreslinski
D, Scott
S Dejong
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Present Were:
Absent Were: M, Beck
2, FAMILY CONNECTION
Kathleen Pasquet and Sandra Plmnington represented Family Connection with
concerns about new contract. See letter attached with full details. A discussion
between board and Family Connection followed, Board members asked for details
of their set up, Approximately 48 families from different areas use their resource
center (Orono, Newtonville, B'ville, Oshawa, etc), cost per family is $50,00 yrly,
Cost to run programs is 256,00 per family, They have one employee to ensure
programs are suited to children and advise adults of different resources available to
them in Clarington for any number of problems, Program helps alleviate isolation for
stay ~t,,~9me parents. Price is kept downto ensure all can \a,ff9rd~#i'Pi~r to Y'!'C A
programs. Income is derived from members, grants, and fund raising, They are
presently trying to set up selling of Nevada tickets_ They run a very lean operation.
K. Pas.quet questioned dilferencecirtm6llt charged to Lions and Historical Society
as compared to theirs ( much higher)? A. Dreslinski answered Board is charged with
running Hall efficiently first and foremost, it is their right to run as members for this
Board if they do not like or agree with it Historical consideration has been given to
Lions and Historical Society as both have contributed to the improvement of the
building, D, Schmiegelow addressed question ofcontlict of interest in voting on the
Board - running of a meeting has been discussed with the municipality and voting
procedures are in line, there are no conflicts, S, Pennington felt their rent should not
be based upon their grant. She was assured by Board their grant does not enter into
their rent at all. It was also stated that Historicat Society and Lions use their rooms
much less than Family Connections, so their is less wear and tear for these rooms,
Caretaking duties were discussed, Board asked that Family Connection let them know
if they were not being performed (dusting, daily cleaning oftloors and washrooms),
A. DresIinski advised council is encouraging user fees and will likely not get involved
as Board is elected by the people, K. Pasquet asked about rent reduction for aud-
itorium for non profit/charitable groups, Board informed her we have requests for
this all the time as all groups consider themselves non profit, it isn't feasible, User fees
have increased from 25,00 to 50,00 over the last 4 to 5 years for this group, Board
advised proposed rental agreement would be reviewed and they would be informed
of Board's decision,
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KB, Rickard will look into installing a hot water shut otfvalve for the East Wing
washroom, Secretary will purchase expandable window screens for East Wing, this
will also hold windows open. Theatre chairs to be covered with drape trom storage,
After lengthy discussion the following motions were made regarding Family
Connection rent
Motion by A. Dreslinski, seconded by D, Schmiegelow
THAT Rehearsal night for recital will be tree, but the Board has the option of changing
date if a paying client requests same date, Recital booking will be the tlat rate of
200,00, "CARRIED"
Motion by D, Scott, seconded by D, Schmiegelow
THAT 2% increase be eliminated and contract be extended to September the year
2000, "CAI~I~IED"
4, MINUTES
Motion by D, Schmiegelow, seconded by S, Dejong
,__ THAT the minutes for December~e accepted ,!S ~rinle~# ;~~ARR!I<:D"
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Lions bar proposal is awaiting presentation to the Lions at their next meeting,
Ceiling repairs on hold indefinitely, F. Horvath looking for new contractor.
F, Horvath will see that roof is repaired, he does not see a problem with getting
slate, He also asks that all repairs be reported to him not the maintenance men,
Piano is being tuned this week by F. Reid of Orono,
Auditorium floor has been finished,
Urinal has been replaced,
Secretary will purchase 4 individual liquor dispensers at a price of76,OO plus tax each
from Dayco.
6, FINANCIAL
Motion by D. SChmiegelow, seconded by D, Scott
THAT financial report be accepted as presented. "CARRIED"
7, BILLS
Motion by A. Dreslinski, seconded by D. Schmiegelow
THAT the following bills be paid - T. Higgins 4771,13
IGA 1713,16,02,7,96
B. Couch (snowplowing) 100.00
RB. Rickard (light bulbs) 173,77
S Dejong 40.00
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8, CORRESPONDENCE
Gle update received and filed, T. Higgins to be paid from this account.
9. SUPERVISION
Supervision for January and February was divided amongst members,
10, NEW BUSINESS
R,B. Rickard asked that rug runner rental torm lobby be checked into,
RB. Rickard asked that refurbishing of piano be checked into as Seniors group
may wish to have this done,
Secretary to compare Hydro and Gas bills for next meeting,
Secretary to sent letter to Family Connection and Small Miracles regarding using
bulletin board rather than doors and walls oflobby lor notices,
Contact F, Horvath regarding sewage pump tof::bbWling alley ,
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Advise B. Couch to use Plexiglas on East wing broken window in door
Advise B..Couch to install g_nd<Plexiglas in Bowling alley window.
Alanrrwas pulled New Years eve, we will not be charged. C. Abraham advised
liquor licenses can only be to I :00 am not 2:00 am,
Elections for May 1997
Council members were brought up to date on bar/storeroom proposal from Lions,
If Lions are interested letter is to be sent to council to let them know our intentions,
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Minutes ofa meeting of the Newcastle Community Hall
Board held on February 25, ]997 at 7:00 pm in the
Council Chambers,
Present Were: C. Abraham
RB, Rickard
D, Schmiegelow
A Dreslinski
G, Worsley (secretary)
Absent Were: M, Beck
D, Scott
I. SENIORS
The Seniors were represented by Albert Pearce, Their group is having a problem with
setting up at 6:00 pm, they would like to come at 1 :00 PM, C. Abraham explained the
6:00 PM set up time was agreed upon during our last discussion with.the Seniors
regarding their request for reduction in rent Ab'Teement was reduction in rent but
set up would have to be changed to 6:00 PM to allow rental of the room during the
day, Mr. Pearce stated that 5 people do set up of tables and make lunch in the kitchen
when they set up at 1:00 PM, it is difficult to do this at 6:00 PM and then go back and
pick up their spouses. C. Abraham informed Me Pearce further discussion would be
done with the Board to see if a viable solution to both could be arrived at Mr. Pearce
asked if they could set up at 1 :00 PM for this Feb 20,
Motion by D, Schmiegelow, seconded by RB. Rickard
THAT the Seniors group be allowed to set at I :00 pm on Feb, 20, 1997.
"CARRIED"
2, MINUTES
Motion by R,B.Rickard. seconded by A Dreslinski
THA T the minutes lor January 1997 be adopted as presented, "CARRIED"
3, OLD BUSINESS
- RB. Rickard put a shut off valve on the hot water pipe in the East Wing, He also
reclaimed one dish pan ITom the Nursery school and lelt they had 2 more from out
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THAT secretary arrange to rent 3 (3 x 10) runners for entrances, purchase the
cheapest "CARRIED"
- D, Schmiegelow noted that snow is blowing under doors in auditorium, This will be
covered under the refurbishment plan for the auditorium,
- Secretary reported that F. Reid did not feel grand piano needed a lot of internal work,
but we should check with people who play it as well. R,S, Rickard will speak with
W. Trineer (Fiddlers) about taking this on as a project.
- Secretary reported roofwill be fixed when snow is gone as per F. Horvath, Board
instructed that temporary repair be done now to prevent snow and rain from getting
In,
4. FINANCIAL REPORT
Motion by A Dreslinski, seconded by D.Schmiegelow
THAT financial report be adopted as presented, "CARRIED"
5. SUPERVISON
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Supervision for end of February and March was covered, S, Dejong to do 3/1 5/97
ifhe going to the event
6. CORRESPONDENCE
OlC update - secretary has paid for floor $4770,00 and $2000,00 for day to day
operations from this account
C. Abraham reported on Family Connection going to Council regarding rent and
Board appointments,
7, NEW BUSINESS
- Lions lease has been signed and returned, Letter attached regarding go ahead with
plan for bar room (attached), A. Dreslinski feels we need endorsement from
Municipality, R,S, Rickard felt we needed architectural drawings at this time, Cost
would be about $50000,
Motion by RB, Rickard, seconded by D, Schmiegclow
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THAT A Dreslinski meet with F, Horvath and building department to discuss the
plan, "CARRIED"
- C. Abraham asked John Mutton to speak with Masons about getting involved with
75th Anniversary, (John Mutton attended meeting).
- Secretary spoke with F. Horvath regarding the furnace, apparently pine cones have
been stuffed down the pipes and this is whats causing problems, They will put some
mesh over the pipes. KB. Rickard said the furnace man was told this right from the
beginning and didn't listen. He would like to see.how much the repairs have cost,
general feeling is this company may not be too trustworthy, .
- KB. Rickard suggested hiring a handyman to do the things caretaker is unable to
do, such as repairing windows, Board members will bring forward names of
possible people at next meeting.
- R,B. Rickard asked if 15.00 charge for Council Room would be waived for the
Rate Payers Association, This room is free to Council only,
- Seniors request was discussed and decided that caretaker would be instructed to set
up tables for the Seniors as of March, C. Abraham will speak with B. Couch,
- F eb 2 wedding was discussed, secretary has spoken with the bride and she was
very upset with the condition of the hall at 8:00 am of the day of her wedding. She
was asked to put her complaints in writing to be presented to the Board, to date
letter has not been received,
8, BILLS
Motion by A Dreslinski, seconded by 0, Schmiegelow
THAT the following bills be paid IGA 22,88, Snowplow $250,00, KB. Rickard
106,22, C. Abraham 40,00, G. & 0 Custom Woodworking 30,00 and B. Couch
3,80, "CARRIED"
Motion by A Dreslinski, seconded by R.B. Rickard
THAT the following bill be paid - 0, Schmiegelow 4000 "CARRIED"
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Cathy Abraham, Chairperson
Gabrielle Worsley, Secretary
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Newcastle Hall Board
20 King St. W
Newcastle, Ontario
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Terry Graham
32 Remi Court,
Newcastle, Ont
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February 13,1997.
Dear Chairperson Cathy;
After receiving confinnation of the board's motion to accept in principle, the concept of a
new extension next to the existing kitchen, the Newcastle Liops would like to pursue this project.
The Lions Club has budgeted a maximum $25,000.00 (twenty-five thousand) for this new
project. It is our understanding the Hall Board will be an equal partner in this endeavor. We have
budgeted $12,500 for this year (until June 30'h ) with the balance later in the year.
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When the ..Building Committee" structure is established, we would request representation
on this committee. The committee will be dealing with an architect, municipal building penn its
and Lacac so we would assume this will be considered in the very near future.
If you or t~e Hall Board have any concerns or questions, please call me. 987-5239
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BOX No. 1000
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MAR 0 7 1997
AGENDA
1jUNICIPAlITY OF ctARINGTON
MAYOR'S OFFICf
Support Staff
Mayor's Office
Dear Sir/Madam:
Please fmd enclosed a copy of a letter dated March 4, 1997, to Milt Farrow, Special Advisor
of the Greater Toronto Services Board Project, from Mayor Tim Jones.
I would ask that you distribute this letter along with the attachments to the Mayor and the
Members of your Council.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Yours truly,
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Administrative Secretary
Mayor's Office
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TOWN OF AURORA
March 4, 1997
Mr. Milt Farrow, Special Advisor
Greater Toronto Services Board Project
777 Bay Street
13th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
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Dear Milt,
As a follow up to your meeting with our Town Council on February 17th, 1997, at the Town of
Aurora, please find attached our fonnal feedback submission on the Discussion Paper "Developing
the Framework for a Greater Toronto Services Board".
Although you have previously seen this document and heard our rationale for our position, I would
like to take this opportunity to highlight the more salient components of our submission:
1. The Town of Aurora fundamentally believes that the new Greater Toronto Services
Board should be a full service provider. We believe this is a natural, logical evolution
from the Five Region Structure implemented in the Greater Toronto Area over 25
years ago.
2. If the G.T.S.B. has any power (i.e. dispute resolution, G.T.A. planning co-ordination,
infrastructure coordination, etc.), then it will be perceived by the public as being
another level of government. If any new G.T.S.B. body once created has
paramountcy over regions or municipalities in any way, then the leap in logic to try
to argue that it is not another level of government simply does not wash._ To try to
convince the voters of Ontario that the G.T.S.B. is not another level of government
will be difficult and in our view, misleading. We take the position that the taxpayers
of Ontario are far too intelligent to be fooled in this regard. As the President of the
United States likes to say, "This dog won't hunt!"
3. We are not trying to protect Aurora's boundaries. As we clearly state on the first
page of our document, "We understand that local municipal amalgamations may in
fact, be required in the future ifindividual municipal corporations determine that they
are not financially able to provide down loaded/disentangled services in a cost
effective and efficient way". We continue to subscribe to the principle that "Fonn
Must Follow Function" as aniculated in oUr Position Paper to the Golden Task Force.
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4. It is our contention that the worst Dossible conclusion which the G.T.S.B. Project
could achieve is the creation of an "interim" environment. The creation of a Province!
G. T.S.B./RegionslLocal Municipality structure is equivalent to taking the existing two
tier structure and creating a three tier structure. We believe this is completely
contradictory to the Provincial Government's stated commitment and desire to reduce
the size of government in Ontario.
We are positive that if the interim environment is created and the G. T.S.B. is provided
with only a coordinating mandate, then the already frictional environment which has
been artificially created between local municipalities and regions will be significantly
augmented since it will be obvious to all that one of those two levels of government
will have to be eliminated.
5. In terms of the details provided in the document, as long as our Scenario "A" becomes
the reconunended outcome, we are very willing to participate and contribute to'any
discussions and revisions which will lead to the building oflocal municipal consensus.
Milt, we have taken the position that the decisions reached on the G.T.S.B.'s level of authority,
framework and composition will be the keystone and fundamental building block to the future oflocal
government in Ontario. We would urge you not to create an interim environment, which will lead
to significant and unproductive municipal discord over the next two years but, rather to take a bold
and decisive position which will create a focus for real problem solving and governance solutions in
the months to come.
Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to contribute to what will shape the future of the
Province of Ontario.
Yours
c.c. - Mike Harris, Premier of Ontario
- AI Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
- Frank Klees MPP, York McKenzie
- G.T.A. Mayors and Councils ./
- Regional Chairs and Councils
- Members of Aurora Town Council
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\tISJON FORA
GREATER TORO'NTO SERVICES BOARD
(Endorsed Unanimously by Council
on February 4, 1997)
Vision builds on the Big Picture described in'
Scenario "A". Although achieving Scenario "A"
as an outcome is critical, all of the following
details are forwarded for discussion and are all
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Local Municipality consensus. '
DEGREE OF AUTHORITY AND SERVICES
~ Full Service Provider
- Takes Place of Existing Regions
~ Regional Taxing Powers Transferred to
GTSB (with mandate to reduce costs by
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d) Joint Public/Private Partnerships
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~ GTSB Would Finance Its Governance
and Management Costs by Building in
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Taxes/User Fees Charged to the LMs
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b) Inter-Municipal Cooperative
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150,000 people
~ Additional Members to be AIlPointed by
their Local Municipalities
~ GTSS toda'l with 4.7 million people
would have the following
Representation;
- 25 Mayors (or Council Designates)
- 21 Additional representatives (14 Mega
Toronto, 3 Mississauga, 2 Brampton, 1
Vaughan, 1 Markham)
- ~ Members (May reduce depending
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'... GTSB SERVlCESii, " LOCAL MUNICIPAUTY SERVICES
. Economic D.velopment Attraction . Economic Development Retention
. GTA Planning (New GTA Offtclal . Local Planning. Aurora Official
Plan) Plan (Including all Development
Approvals)
. Sewer Treatment & Water Supply & . Water & Sew.r Bllllna & Local
Trunk Dlstributlon Distribution
. GTA Highways . All Roads within LM Boundarl.s
(will require Inter.Munlclpal
Agre.m.nts)
. Waste DI800sal, ~ &
Recvcllna . Parks
. Emergency Services - Police. FI....
Ambulance (could be divided Into . Recreation
Service Areas)
. Social Services (W.If..... Housing. . Ubrary S.rvlc..
Child C..... Long Tenn Cant.
Homes for the Aged, etc...) on a
ooole<<;t basi. . Building Administration
(P.~lnspectlons.Septlc
. Wat.rshed Management Syst.ms. Plumbing)
· ,Hydro
. Clerk S.rvlce.
. Transit (Including .ubways and (BlrthID.ath C.rtiflcat.s. Elections.
GO) based on a cost sharing By-law Enforc.ment, POA,
fonnula Governance Secretariat, .tc....)
. Aue..ment
. Corporate S.rvice. (Human
· '.' FerTles & Airports Resource.. Treasury. Legal. etc....)
. DIspute R.solutlon
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Aurora's Future in the GT A
ENDORSED UNANIMOUSLY BY AURORA COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 4, 1997
Auror.. Council 'has ulWlimously endorsed a
vision or the Gre.ater Toronto Services Board as
aservlce provider tolocaJ municipalities.
"This Is .a sound 'l'ision that win take us Into
me next millennium," says Mayor Tim Jones,
"Aunn; residents ~ still receive JOOCI value for
their tax dollars while COfItlnulng to have .a vofce
In howthelr town is pemed."
Council lsrecommencling Scenario "A"..
To replace the _ 5 R.eaionaI G~ments
currendy opentlr'll In the GT A with a Greater
Toronto Serrices- Board. Under this scenario.
the GTSB wouId:be expected to reduce COSts by
10%, '
Leal m_palId.. _ be bI1Ied by "'"
GTSB lor the services Isted on the chart below.
They would also have me option or purchasl"l
"'Y_seIV!ceoreq<llO'<dby their
residents. MlII'1lclpaldes would continue to
provide such services as parks. recreation
lacllItles. communlt)o programs. p1ann1"B. road
maintenance and development at the loc:aIlevel.
"The Province has made It very dear that
the exlstlnggoyemment: structln. the statuS
quo. Is not a viable option." says Mayor Jones.
The new "Interim" structure Introduces yet
another level or sovemmem, In-the ICH'If term.
at least one 0( the levels: d need to dsappear,
"Scenario "A" meets the Pr<Ninl:e's loaI of
redudng costs-at the same time k preset\'es me
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Jones. ..~ has . proud history. and Is
f1nanda1ly sound enouan to remain
Independent," The town Is in . fortunate
position 0( beIna: totaIy debt I,. with cash
reserves on deposit.
GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE IN THE GTA: THE BIG PICTURE
The GTSa "1nterYn" Structure arrentIy bel", dlseussed clearly Introduces another IeYd of aovemment In
the prov1nce, To uve tax doIIan, and meet the Provlnce's Stilted objective or5eu not mctregovemnent:, we
are convtncedone level wlII need to be eliminated at some point ., the future, Aurora CouncI IUpports
Scenario "A". whlchwouldrolS I\eglomI &ovemInents Into cne GreaterToromoServlcesBoard.wbIch
would In hrn provide fn\.nIc:IpaIIde with the services listed at the bottom of this pap. CoundI betieYes that
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A Place Welre Proud to Call Home
"We moved to~rora for the quality of are,
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DOLlARS ARE SPENT. . .
On an average $2.717 residential we bill. $573 _ or
about $11 per week - goes to the Town"to proWSe
prbaae pickup aM _ recydina:, public: works. road
maintellance and repairs, recreational fadlities and parf<s.
'""""""'" ~ pI_ .... prateaIon ond all
other- 1I'II.ric::ipaI~. In A.Lron. there has been no
increase In ~taxes IorHVMyear1. Aln'iost 80%
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I.IlpopWr mega-clty concept unnecessary. since
all 01 the muRldpalities within the GTA would
be represented on its board. Each munidpaflty
would have one locally e1eaed representative.
with an adcIltlotW representative per ISO.OlX>
people. Based on the current popuIatfon levels
or exlsdn,g munldpalltles, the GTSB would haw.
046 members. with 33% from the Toronto core
and 67% from the sWTOUnding areas. The
commIttee chairperson would be appointed by
the protfnce, would not have a vote and wcUd
act as . fadhcator and Balson 'Md1 the Province.
~enb .... encourapd to contact the
Mayor and Memben of CouncIl wlth their
CCNnnMntI by caIIlne 727..1375, faxlna n7.
4H3 Of' mallint: to The Town or Aurora, 100
John Wdt W.,.. P.O. Box 1000. L4G6JI.
THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES (SCENARIO "A") -- WHO DOES WHAT
GREATER ToRONTO SEIlVJCES BoARD
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Economk Attna/on
GTA PlannInJ (N- GTA otRdaI Plan)
SewerTreatmant, Water SuppIJ (Trunk
Distribution
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W..ttI DIs Collecdon and
ElMflency Serrices (polQ, Fire, AmbuWIc:.-
c.ouIdlMocftot1ded Into local 1eI"'tIce......
SodaI Services (Welfare. Houslnto ChIld CaN,
Lon&: Term CaN. HOIMS for the Apd) on a
led basil for the _tIN GTA
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Dear OT A Heads of Council/CAO' s:
On Dec. 17th, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Al Leach, announced the
government's proposed intention to establish a Greater Toronto Services Board to coordinate
area-wide services. At that time,l was given until the end of March to make recommendations on
what the OTSB might look like and what it might do.
On Feb. 13th, I sent a copy of the discussion paper I had prepared entitled Developing A
Fl'ameworkfor a Greater Toronto Services Board. to the municipalities in the Greater Toronto
Area for their review and comment. A deadline of March 14th was set for the submission of
written comments.
Since the release oftbat paper,l have continued to meet with municipal representatives
throughout the OT A. Many expressed It desire for additional time to prepare comments. I heard
these concerns and hav!, now obtained the Minister's approval to extend the deadline for written
comments to April 4th, to allow more time for Council's to deal with this important issue.
Written submissions on the paper can be sent to me at the Greater Toronto Service Board, 13th
Floor, 777 Bay Street, Toronto M5G 2E5. Submissions can also be sent by fax to (416) 585-
6435.
[ look forward to obtA;niflg your input on the government's proposed intention to establish It
Greater Toronto Services Board by Friday, April 4th.
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February 28th, 1997
The Honourable Al Leach
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
777 Bay street
Toronto Ontario M6G 2E5
RE: 1997 Municipal Blections
Dear Sir;
The Council of the Town of Belle River is concerned that
municipal restructuring will not occur in time to allow
the 1997 municipal elections to proceed as planned.
Should the elections occur in November, it is possible
that a second election may have to be held in order to
accommodate the results of the restructuring process,
resulting in unnecessary expenses and a waste of the
taxpayer's money.
Accordingly at their February 24th, 1997 meeting the
Council of the Town of Belle River passed the following
resolution:
Moved by Reeve Bd Soulliere
2nd by Deputy Reeve Pat Galbraith
"that the provincial government be requested to
delay the 1997 municipal elections until the
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His Worship Mayor Ron Smith
Town of Port Hope
56 Queen Street
P.O. Box 117
Port Hope, Ontario
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AGENDA
Dear Mr. Mayor:
Thank you for your letter of February 7, 1997, regarding your proposal for a meeting to
discuss the low-level radioactive waste issue in your community.
I understand your concerns regarding the low-level radioactive wastes located in
Port Hope and surrounding communities, and that you are aware of this government's
commitment to resolve the issue.
I would be pleased to meet with you and the other mayors to discuss our efforts to
find a site for this material and any concerns or opinions you may have on the matter.
A meeting has been set up for Friday, March 14, 1997, at 9:15 a.m., in my Parliament
office, which is located in Room 323 of the West Block, on Wellington Street in Ottawa.
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c.c.: The Honourable Christine Stewart, P.C., M.P.
Northumberland
Mr. Ian Angus
Reeve of the Hope Township
His Worship Mayor Frank Faubert
City of Scarborough
Her Worship Mayor Diane Hamre
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CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
AGENDA
AUTIfORITY MEETING;,! MaR 17
, Tuesdav. March 18. 1997 - 7:00 P,M,
CIRCULATION LIST
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R, Anderson, Chairman
R. Johnson, Vice Chairman
R. Boychyn
M, Brunelle
J, Drumm
C. Elliott
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J, Gray
H, Hall
L. Hannah
L Harrell
R. Lutczyk
B, Nicholson
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SL. Hanson, Director of Corporate Services
D, Wright, Director Environmental Approvals & Planning
M, Peacock, Director Environmental Engineering Services
M. Hrynyk. Superindendent
M, Stauffer. Recording Secretary
Ajax Pickering News Advertiser
Canadian Statesman
CHEX TV
Compton Cable TV
KX-96 Radio
Magic 94,9 Radio
Orono Times
Oshawa Central
Oshawa Courtice News
Oshawa/Whitby This Week
Port Perry Star
Rogers Cable TV
Toronto Sun
Uxbridge Tribune
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1. DECLARATIONS of interest by members on any matters herein contained
Media:
Town of Ajax, Clerk
Municipality of Clarington. Clerk
City of Oshawa, Clerk
City of Oshawa. Planning Director
Town of Pickering, Clerk
Town of Whitby, Clerk
Town of Whitby, Planning Director
Township of Uxbridge, Clerk
Region of Durham, Clerk
Region of Durham, Planning Commissioner
ADOPTION OF MINUTES of meeting of Tuesday, February 18, 1997
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HEARINGS - ONTARIO REGULATION #145/90
7:15 p.m,
Staff Report:
File No,:
Applicant:
Application:
#4133-97
C97-022-C & C97-022-F
Andy Veenstra
To construct a two-ar garage/workshop and place fill
associated with a septic system.
5640 Old Scugog Road, Hampton
Part of Lot 18, Concession 5, Clarington
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AGENDA ITEM:
4. DELEGA nON - Linda Dionne - Town of Pickering Forest Creek Estates
5. DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS & PLANNING
(I) Staff Report #4134-97
Applications for Construction, to Place Fill and to Alter a Watercourse
5-1 & 5-2
(2) Staff Report #4135-97
Planning File Tracking Report - March 1997
5-3 to 5-5
6. SUPERTh'TENDENT'S REPORTS
(1) Staff Report #4131-97
Selection of Supplier - Pay & Display at Lynde Shores Conservation Area
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7. CHIEF AD:\.fiNISTRATlVE OffiCER'S REPORTS
(I) Staff Report #4129-97
1997 Conservation Authority Chairs and Vice-Chairs
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(2) Staff Report #4132-97
Durham Region Conservation Authorities Proposed Fee Schedules
- Planning and Engineering Input and Review
7-2 to 7-33
(3) Staff Report #4130-97
Confidential Property Matter .
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8. MUNICIPAL AND OTHER BUSINESS
9. ADJOURNMENT
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Fondatlon
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Whitby Area Office
1615 DundasSlreel East
Ste. 202
2nd Floor,
Lang Tower West
Whitby Mall
Whitby, Ontario
UN 2Ll
Bureau de Whitby
1615 est, rue Dundas
2e etage, Bureau 202
Tour Lang Ouest
Wh;ll:y Mall
Whitby (Ontario)
L1N 2Ll
Tel: (416) 576-6277
Fax: (416) 576-1281
Central Office:
Siege social:
33 Russell 51.
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5S 2$1
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AGENDA
March I I, 1997
Mrs. Diane Hamre
Mayor of Clarington
Municipality of Clarington Municipal Office
40 Temperance Street
BowmanvilIe, ON
LIC 3A6
Dear Mayor Hamre:
As a follow-up to our first letter about the restructuring of our department that was sent
at the beginning of October, we are now able to provide you with information about how
to contact your local Program Consultant, as well as how to access other ARF services
and products.
From our previons letter, you may recall that as part of the budget reduction process, the
Community Programs & Services Department will be consolidated to twelve offices
across Ontario. We will still be serving the Durham Region. However, as of April I,
1997, we can be reached at Community Services Department 1-888-811-8198.
Although our addresses have changed, the consultation services we provide have not
changed.
As a result of the budget reductions, some of ARF's services are being centralized. To
access the library reference desk, order audio-visual materials and educational materials,
obtain information on treatment or listen to drug and alcohol information tapes, and to
place a bulk order for pamphlets, call 1-800-INFO-ARF (1-800-463-6273). You can
also access the Substance Abuse Network of Ontario (SANO) by modem: (416)595-
6069 (8,N,I) or via the Internet: http://sano.arf.org for information on substance abuse.
To obtain information on ARF training, call Training & Education at (416)595-6020.
Partners in coiiununities across Ontario have agreed to be local access points for ARF's
pamphlets. The community spirit and the support which you have demonstrated
throughout this transition have enabled us to maintain our commitment to communities
across Ontario.
In Durham Region, you will be able to pick up minimal copies of ARF's pamphlets at
the offices of Pine wood Centre at the following locations: TW/i"T:':r:- ~,-: '::'f. .~ '..
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For your convenience, attached is a pampWet listing key telephone numbers to access
ARF's services and your local Program Consultant.
To contact us after the end of March, call or write to:
Lynda Corneal
Addiction Research Foundation
P.O. Box 62141
Oshawa, ON LlK lKO
Tel:(905)723-0439
Fax:(905)723-0293
Suzin Shopiro-Jackson
Addiction Research Foundation
1848 Liverpool Road, Ste 204
Pickering, ON Ll V 6M3
Tel: (905)831-9252
Fax: (905)831-0690
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Dear Ms. Hamre:
AGENDA
Towns across Ontario are under more pressure than ever before to maintain services in the
face of shrinking budgets, As difficult as the situation may seem, there is one area that can
bring you some immediate relief.
Many municipal governments are taking action by reducing their energy consumption,
without effecting their operations.
A case in point is the Township of Eramosa, near Guelph. At no cost to the town, they are
reducing energy and saving $150,000 in their town facilities. These cost saving changes will
actually improve the overall environment in the facilities!
We are proud to say that Enershare engineered and financed these savings. Our mission
is to be Canada's Leader in Energy Saving Solutions. We provide Energy Management
Programs based on our expertise in Energy Economics; Engineering Skills; Project
Financing and Procurement Abilities, See the attached article from the Guelph Mercury
on this project.
Our work is endorsed by the Federal and Provincial Governments as well as the Canadian
Manufacturer's Association. We have worked closely with the AMCTO as well,
The innovative approach we liave taken for Eramosa .can be applied to many other
municipal situations. I enclose a case study of how we saved the Town of Strathroy more
than $520,000. Take a look at this case and think about how we might do the same for you.
We have done similar work for towns from Kenora to Toronto to Valley East to Midland.
If you are spending as little as $100,000 on energy for your town's facilities, energy
conservation can pay its own way! Think about how you might use funds freed from
operating expenses!
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87 Bakersfield Street, North York, Ontario, M3J 124
Tel.: (416) 638-9317 Fax: (416) 638-9318
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We can also reduce your operating cost through our deregulated natural gas and electricity
programs. Our customers -- we now have over 60,000 -- have received savings in each of
the last nine years. Our leadership and market practices have been recognized by our
election to a Directorship of the Ontario Natural Gas Association.
We are also leading the way in the coming deregulation of electricity. Our team of top
electricity market professionals are already working to secure a supply of lower priced
independently produced electricity. Our people have senior utility experience in purchase
of electricity and in electrical generation and transmission throughout the province.
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I'd be happy to make an appointment to show you how we can sa:ve-money fQr ymll'
organization by helping you nse less energy more effectively and we canlfidim&~eac:;>N
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SPEOA"LTo THE MERcUR~ .
These lights are often used in stair.
ways, lobbies and exit signs. .
The fluorescent systems are another
proposed energy saving method.
These systems can produce the same
amount of light as standard fluores.
cent systems, but require about 20 per
cent to 40 per cent less power. Ontario
Hydro literature states that Tli light-
ing systems are the most efficient fluo-
rescent systems avaiJab1e to date.
As well as saving energy, these sys.
tems reduce the magnitude of light
flicker which reduces eye fatigue. Be-
cause more of the energy is converted
to light and less to heat, T8 systems re-
duce air-conditioning loads and costs.
McKenzie said Enershare's lighting
equipment confonns to the Ill,umina-
lion, Engineers' Society's (IES) stan.
dards of illumination. The IES's stan-
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lighting around a desk top to a door.
way.
Microprocessor based programma.
b1e thennostats and an automatic time
clock will be used in the temperature
setback control phase of the project
McKenzie said this will enable the
township to setback the temperature
during unoccupied periods at the Era-
mosa Administration Building and
Medical Centre, the Rockmosa Com-
munity Centre and the Eramosa
Township Flreha1L This method will
be applied to both heating and air-con.
ditioning units.
In a written report to council, McK-
enzie projects annual savings as fo1.
lows: lighting and maintenance $6.083.
temperature setback S87l and weather
stripping Sl25. He added that these
savings will be documented and 5CrU-
tinized by one of Enershare's engi-
neers.
"We offer to be on site to monitor en-
ergy efficiency and ongoing techno.
logical changes," he said.
In fact. Enershare is so confident of
its projected results that it offered to
purchase the necessary equipment it-
self and receive payment through en-
ergy savings. However, Eramosa
Township council decided to make the
$31,174 capital expenditure itself.
Reeve Rick Hughes said this method
will be cheaper in the long run be-
cause council can get lower interest
rates to fInance the project .
McKenzie emphasized that En-
ershare has an ongoing relationship
with its clients in a continuing effort
to save energy costs. .
Reeve Hughes said council would
like to save energy costs at the Alma
Street sewage pre-treaonent plant in
Rockwood. "In 1995. I believe it cost
S13.ooo to heat the Alma Street pump-
ingstation." he said.
McKenzie Enershare engineers con-
sidered fuel conversion for at the
Alma Street plant but found no suita-
ble equipment that will comply with
the fire code of that particular build.
ing. However. McKenzie said that if a
reasonable solution is found. En-
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council has entered into an agreement
with Enershare Technology Corpora.
tion (ETC) which is projected to save
the township approximately $150,000
in energy costs over the next 20 years.
Enershare saies manager Scott Mc.
Kenzie explained that his program
will include lighting retrofits, weather
stripping and temperature setback
control in a variety of public buildings
in.the township.
Weather stripping will lie applied to
exterior doors at the Rockmosa Com-
munity Centre and the Eramosa
TO"''llship Firehall. McKenzie said
this will reduce air infiltration and
leaks. which will in turn reduce the
energy cost required for space heating
and air-conditioning.
However, he emphasized that the
majority of the projected savings will
be realized through the use of energy-
efficient lighting systems in the Era.
mosa Township administrative build-
ing, public works garage, Eramosa
Community Library, and Rockmosa
Community Centre.
In these specified locations, com-
pact fluorescent lights and fL"ctures
will replace incandescent lights. Com-
pact fluorescent lights provide quality
illumination while using a fraction of
the wattage that incandescent lamps
use. Depending on the number of
wattS involved. the savings can range
from 20 per cent to 40 per cent
McKenzie said compact fluorescent
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AGENDA
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Dear Members of Provincial Parliament/and Municipalities:
Although we support the recent announcement for forty-four Charity Gaming Clubs,
we are equally concerned about the manner in which charities will be able to access
the clubs and the distribution of funds from both the clubs and the Video Lottery
Terminals (VLTs).
An advisory body, the Charitable Gaming Allocation Working group has been set up
to advise the government on both issues. Enclosed please find our submission to the
above working group.
You will have on file a position paper we sent you in the past.
Charities First Ontario still has extreme concerns about VL Ts being set up in licensed
beverage rooms.
These initiatives will have great impact on how thousands of charities raise funds for
their myriad of community services. Therefore, they must be given in-depth analysis.
We at Charities First are prepared to be part of that discussion.
Feel free to contact my office at (519) 650-1140 for further discussion.
Yours Sincerely,
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RESPONSE TO A DISCUSSION PAPER
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A MECHANISM FOR ALLOCATING VIDEO
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SUBMITfED BY CHARITIES FIRST ONTARIO, JANUARY 21,1997
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WHAT IS THE MOST FAIR AND COSif1,EFFECTIVEMEANS OF ALLOCATING AND'
MANAGING THE VIDEO LOTI'ERY REVENUES TO BE DIRECTED TO CHARITIES
TO HELP THEM MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS?
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1) FOR WHAT SHOULD THESE VIDEO LOTI'ERY FUNDS BE USED?
These funds should be used for broad charitable purposes, with all non-profits meeting community
charity needs having access to the fundi), provided other defined criteria are met. CFO has difficulty
with focussing on specific purposes because it leaves it open to the "cause of the month". By that
we mean it will be those causes most adept at gaining attention and bringing political pressure to bear
that will receive the greatest revenues. This would not meet our sense of fairness.
It is an accepted assumption that the introduction ofVLTs will have a negative impact on the sales
and revenues of break open tickets and possibly bingo. Charities involved in these activities have
spent many years and a great deal of effort in the development of these events and the expansion of
charitable gaming. To meet the criteria of fairness, those organizations who stand to lose because
of the VLTs should have an opportunity to participate in these revenues.
The revenue should be used to support and include on going programs, new initiatives and special
projects. The voluntary sector is quite prepared to take on an increased responsibility to provide
services as long as they have the ability to raise the funds. Restricting the types of programs would
hamper this ability.
The revenue should be used to support both operating costs and special project funding. There is a
tendency for funders to lean towards funding special projects, perhaps because it is easier to
specifically account for the expenditures. What they sometimes fail to realize is that a solid infra-
structure or administration is needed to support special projects. A registered charity, since it is
regulated by Revenue Canada and the Public Trustee should be able to use the funds for what has
been deemed their charitable purpose.
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VIDEO LOTIERY,fUNDS EARMARKED FOR CHARITIE!j6E.~., ,REGISTERED
CHARITIES, WON~FIT ORGANIZlITIONS, SOCIAIi AGMGlES' :PROVIDING
DIRECT SERVICES, ETC.)?
One of the main principles that needs to be exercised is fairness the other is accountability. At the
very least those participating in "charitable" gaming should be registered as non-profit organizations.
This will allow for sports and other community groups to participate and at the same time afford
accountability. The fact that registered non profit organizations must have their financial affairs
audited and must meet other [non-gaming] regulations enhances the accountability.
3) WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND FAIR METHOD OF
ALLOCATING THESE VIDEO LO'ITERY FUNDS?
Many CFO members, and other charities we have consulted, are uncomfortable with municipal
councils taking on the roles because the process is vulnerable to politicians biasing their decisions for
political expediency. For example, with the recent proposed transfer oflong term care services to
municipalities it may be tempting for municipal councils to funnel these resources into that area rather
than using their property tax authority.
On the surface using existing or new granting agencies may appear to be the way to go. However,
a longer look is prudent. Along with some of the concerns listed in the paper: administrative costs,
ensuring separation of the funds and meeting community needs, there is the danger of those charities
with the ability to write good grant requests to have an advantage over those who do not possess
those capabilities.
The idea of Local Video Lottery Boards is worthy of serious consideration. Under Issue 2, question
#3, we propose that Charity Hall Associations be established. This is a system already in place for
bingo. Why couldn't a VLT catchment area be established, similar to the Charity Halls? The VLT
Charity Association would have the same responsibilities as the charity hall and bingo associations.
One suggestion has been to pool both charity hall and VL T revenues under one charity association
[local board].
Similar to those two groups regional representatives could be elected to a provincial group that would
become one of the principle advisors to the government. This would be similar, in many respects to
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One of the major advantages of such a structure is to have the three main stream activities Operating
in a similar fashion, resulting in a number of advantages. This of course does not,CI!CQmpass break
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An organization such as Charities First could become the coordinating body for all five areas of
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Ifusing existing or granting agencies is decided upon then it may make sense to set up an endowment
system. However, doing so may not meet the present needs.
Clearly there must be some reporting mechanisms to ensure that Participants have dispersed the funds
for the purposes they indicated was their intention or in the case of re2istered charities for their
deemed charitable purposes. However, it goes beyond mechanism. If the charity participants are
involved in the decision making, even ifit is at the level of electing' li-board.tomake <Iecisions on their
behalf, there will be more accountability and we submit there will be a greater possibility that the
desired outcomes will be met.
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WHAT CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES SHOULD BE USED TO ENSURE FAIR ACCESS
TO GAMING SITES BY CIIARITIEs? '
Charities must not only benefit from the increase of the revenue produced they also should be
accountable. The charities lhat CFO represents do not just want "hand-outs.. We need to participate
in producing the revenue. We appreciate the dilemma of charities, Particularly in the more remote
[north] and rural areas, who may have long distances to drive and under the new scheme may not be
allowed to operate a roving casino. On the other hand, there is not full fairness if Some charities are
required to have volunteers on site while others do not. A balance must be found. Perhaps in those
areas where it is deemed that the driving time is unreasonable a licensed service supplier could be
used in place of a volunteer. This would be similar to the present arrangement for break-open tickets.
This would also assist with the problems experienced by charities whose volunteers face physical
challenges such as blindness.
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Because of the complexities there will be a need to build into the system some flexibility to meet
exceptional needs. We also accept that an ideal situation in every case can not be reached. One of
the major complexities is the vast differences in charities; their size, their needs and their cultures,
We must attempt to find the balance.
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We recommend that all revenue generated at the hall be pooled and distributed monthly, based on the
number of sessions operated by each organization in that hall. Each participating organization would .,
-submit to theiIall Chacity Association"(#3) a,request for their revemffi'share. The ~v~ue sh~~'
decided upon would determine the number of sessions an organization would be licensed for.
Each organization would be responsible for the management of their licence during their assigned
session. Should that organization not fulfil all licence requirements they would risk the loss of their
session for a predetennined period of time. Also consideration will have to be given to per capita
formula, financial need, and giving non-participating groups the opportunity of access.
1) AMONG THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS ELIGiBLE FOR MONTE CARLO
LICENSES, SHOULD CERTAIN TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE PREFERENCE
FOR THE USE OF GAMING HALLS?
The discussion paper indicated 958 different organizations were licensed to conduct Monte Carlo
ev..ents during the 1995/96 period. We suggest that those organizations be notified by the gaming
commission as to the implementation of the pennanent sites, and have those organizations indicate
whether they wish to participate in the new Charity Gaming Halls. In short, those organizations who
have put in the time and effort to develop the Monte Carlo game should be given every opportunity
to participate.
At the same time, any registered non-profit should be able to participate provided that they meet
other agreed criteria [see # 2]. We recommend that a general notification of charities not presently
participating in Monte Carlo fundraising should then take place. It is hoped that a mass media
notification would be used for this task.
2) WHAT CRITERIA SHOULD BE USED TO ENSURE "FAIR ACCESS" TO CHARIlY
GAMING HALLS?
To be fair, the criteria agreed upon should be applied in each hall and province wide. Charities First
suggests the following general criteria:
- the organization is a registered non-profit;
- the organization meets licensing requiremenrs;
- the organization has the ability to ensure on site charity representatives who play a
meaningful role in the operation of the event;
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The criteria must also allow for those charities who have a provincial focus to also have access.
Many of these organizations may not be located in every municipality but meet needs in all
communities. It rrtay be unfair for provincial charities to have access to each hall. If the third general
criterion above is adopted, practicality would dictate a limited access. This would not be true in the
major urban areas, so this challenge will have to be addressed.
None of the options are "ideal". Here are our concerns:
The first come/first served does not take into consideration such factors as organizational and
community needs. Neither does it assist in the stability of funding. For example, there are
many charities presently depending on revenue from the roving Monte Carlos. If we just "fire
a gun" and charities rush to get on the list we would throw some of the present participants
into an unstable financial position and reduction in services.
The paper identifies some of the difficulties associated with basing it on community needs.
Also many CFO members, and other charities we have consulted, are uncomfortable with
municipal councils taking on the roles because the process is vulnerable,to politicians biasing
their decisions for political expediency. For example, with the recent proposed transfer of
long term care services to municipalities it may be tempting for municipal councils to funnel
these resources into that area rather than using their property tax authority. Rather than local
advisory bodies we would ask you to consider our option in #3.
The per capita fonnula has some fairness to it, however there is still the challenge identified
as which charities within the municipality should participate. If our option [#3] was adopted
this would need to be one of the basic criterion.
The financial needs of the charities should be ! consider not the consideration. As stated, it
is not only "time consuming and labour intensive" and "subjective" it does not allow for
creativity and the support of innovative projects. And yet, this should be a criterion
considered.
Using a lottery system may be the "easiest" and "objective"
but it poses a number of problems. The most important is that charitiescneed.to plan
their activities and in order to conduct their business need stable funding. The lottery
system would not meet the need.
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GAMING HALLS?
To address the issue offair access, our discussions lead us to apply the concept offairness to several
stages in the selection of participating charities.
The first stage of the process should involve the creation of charity associations, prior to sites
opening. These associations, would be developed from the data base of charities that applied and
were approved to conduct Monte Carlo events during 1995/96 within the catchment area of the
charity hall.
Should an organization wish to participate in a hall they would be requested to attend a meeting
within area. At this meeting the attending charities would form the base of the Charity Hall
Association and at that time elect a pre-determined number of members to sit on the association
board. This local board would act on behalf of the participating charities in overseeing the operation
of the hall's events for a limited period of time. This will allow a smooth transition from the floating
Monte Carlo to permanent sites utilizing the expertise of those charities who understand the games
operation. As the new participants become involved and learn about their responsibilities they should
be elected to the associations board.
As stated in #2 above, there needs to be an agreed upon criteria for access that is applied right across
the province. The hall association, in conjunction with the licensing authority, should measure an
organizations request for participation in the hall and make the decision on whether the applicant
should participate.
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The hall association board would elect one member to sit on the provincial group. The role of this
group would have a number purposes. Should an organization feel their request to participate or their
request for funds were dealt with unfairly, they could appeal the decision to the Provincial Charity
Association, at which time a final determination would be made.
lbis group would continue to evaluate the criteria and its application making recommended changes.
lbis group would become one of the principle advisors to the regulators, the government and to the
operators.
As stated under issue #1 the model has been set by the bingo sector and the structure of the Provincial
Bingo Charitable Activities Association [pBCAA]. If these provincial gaming sector groups were also
part of an overall coordinating organization, like CFO, we would have a system that charities in
partnership with government, would be accountable.
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CHARITIES FffiST ONTARIO
(ONTARIO CHARITABLE GAMING COALITION)
MEMBERSHIP LIST
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CHARITY
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Advocacy Resource Centre for the Handicapped (ARCH) **
Alcohol & Drug Recovery Assoc. of Ontario
Arthritis Society, The
Association for the Neurologically Disabled of Canada
Bereaved Families of Ontario **
Big Brother Association of Burlington and Hamilton-Wentworth Inc. **
Big Brothers of Ontario
Big Sisters of Peel Inc. **
Big Sister Youth Services Hamilton **
Bingo World Burlington Sponsors Association
Bingo City Sponsors Association
B'Nai B'rith Foundation of Canada
Bolton Bingo Group of Sponsors c/o High Hills Courier
Boys & Girls Clubs of Ontario
Brampton Community Service Foundation
Cambridge Y's Men's Club **
Canadian Centre for Social Justice (The) **
Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Canadian Deaf Blind & Ruebella Association
Canadian Feed the Children
Canadian Hearing Society (The
Canadian Liver Foundation
Canadian Mental Health Assoc. - Ontario Div.
Canadian Red Cross Society, The **
Canadian Multiple Sclerosis Society - Ontario Div.
Canadian Spinal Research Organization
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Fdn. Cda. **
Cathedral of Christ the King **
Child Find Ontario
Community Child Abuse Council of Hamilton-Wentworth
Community Hospice Association of Ontario
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada
Dixie-Delta Bingo Sponsors Association
Dufferin Eglinton Charities Association
Easter Seal Society (The)
Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough **
Epilepsy Ontario
Erinoak, Serving Young People w' Physical Disabilities**
Giant Steps Toronto **
Group Health Centre Trust Fund **
Haldimand-Norfolk Information Centre **
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44. Hideaway Charities Association
45. Hilborn Group Ltd., The **
46. Huntington Soceity of Canada
47. Independent Living Residences for the Deaf & Blind in Ontario **
48. Kennedy Bingo Sponsors Association
49. Kidney Foundation of Canada, Greater Ontario Branch
50. Kinark Child and Family Services **
51. King St. Neva Association **
52, Kitchener Charities Bingo Palace Inc, **
53. Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario
54. Lucky 7 Super Jackpot **
55. M. E. Association of Canada
56. Markham Bingo Country Sponsors Association
57. Mayfair Bingo Pooling Association
58, Mayfair Richmond Hill License Association
59. Mirage Bingo Association
60. Monte Carlo Bingo Association
61. Nevada Man Inc. **
62. North Bay Halfway House Support Group
63. North Newmarket Lions Club **
64. Northumberland North Nevada Association
65. Ontario Association for Community Living
66. Ontario Basketball Association **
67. Ontario Coalition of Senior Citizens' Organizations **
68. Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy **
69. Ontario Head Injury Association
70. Ontario Lung Association
71. Ontario March of Dimes
72. Ontario Orienteering Association **
73. Ontario S.P.C.A. **
74, Ontario Special Olympics
75. Ontario Speed Skating Association
76. Ontario Sports & Recreation Centre Inc. **
77. Operation Springboard
78. Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation **
79. S.D.&G. Developmental Services Centre
80. Spina Bifjda & Hydrocephalus Assoc. of Ontario
81. St. Basil Parish (Ukrainian)
82. St. John Ambulance - Ontario Council **
83. St. John Ambulance - Cambridge **
84. St_ Leonard's Society
85. Swim Ontario **
86. Temple Kol Ami/Vaughan Hebrew Reform Congregation **
87. Thunder Bay Community Lottery Corporation **
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88. Top Rank Galaxy Bingo Association
89. Toronto & Central Ontario Regional Hemophilia Society **
90. Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada
91. Variety Village
92. Villa Charities Inc./Italian Cdn Benevolent Corporation **
93. Village Charitable Association
94. Voice Print - National Broadcast Reading Service Inc.
95. Westover Foundation **
96. Wo.odbridge Bingo Country Charities Association
97. York Bingo Association Committee
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MILTON
March 6,1997
THE CORPORATION OF
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VICTORIA PARK SQUARE
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MilTON, ONTARIO
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(905) 878-7211
FAX (9051 878-6995
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
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Dear Mayor Diane Hamre:
Re: Discussion Paoer: Develooina The Framework For A GTSB
This letter is to advise that Milton Council at its meeting of March 3, 1997
discussed the above noted paper released on February 13, 1997. Subsequent
to these discussions, please note that the Town of Milton supports the creation
of a Greater Toronto Services Board.
For your information, I am attaching a copy of the Town of Milton's written
submission, in response to this discussion paper.
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Town of Milton Response to
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11. NEED FOR A CHANGE
"Developing the Framework for a Greater Toronto Services Board" is a
discussion paper released by the Provincial Government in February, 1997. In it
we are asked to consider the responsibilities and the form that a Greater Toronto
Area (GTA) wide service delivery agency should take. It is stated - fixing the
core of the GTA (eg. amalgamating the six municipalities in Metro Toronto) only
makes sense if you also move to coordinate services across the entire area.
The government has been attempting to coordinate GTA wide activities for some
time, and in the late 1980's, created the Greater Toronto Co-ordinating
Committee and the Office of the Greater Toronto Area. Since that time, three
major studies have been produced.
1. GT A Urban Structure Concepts Study (/SI Group et ai, 1990)
2. GTA 2021- The Challenge of Our Future: A Working Document
(Office for the GTA, 1991)
3. The Report of the GTA Task Force (Dr. Anne Golden, Chair, 1996)
The government had recognized that the Province's economic engine was
beginning to decline as a result of inequities in taxation, an eroding tax base,
infrastructure that is out of date and development patterns that are too costly and
inefficient to sustain. In essence, the same problem that plagued the Toronto
area in 1953 began to arise once more - boundary anomalies, fragmentation
issues and infrastructure needs.
Each of the three studies, in their own way, tries to address the fact that 2 million
more people are expected to be liVing in the GTA by the year 2021, and if the
problems of the region are not addreSSed today, the quality of life will severely
diminish in one of the world's most liveable city-regions. This has serious
implications for surroundin~ suburban areas as well.
The GTA Task Force Reports assessed the situation accurately when they
stated the GTA needs an integrated approach to planning that allows more
strategic and creative investment in infrastructure.
The studies recognized the fact that we cannot continue to grow without
consideration of the cost in both financial and human terms and recognized the
role of infrastructure in the economic competitiveness of the region. As a result,
the cumulative work expressed th,fil !;Ie~d for: ',0<
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The studies recognized Milton's growth plans and the need for servicing. The
GTA Urban Structure Concepts Study identified Milton as an urban node with
growth potential and acknowledged our need for a lake based wastewater
system. GTA 2021 - The Challenge of Our Future also showed the Halton
Urban Structure Plan (HUSP) lake based servicing scheme while the Report of
the GTA Task Force noted our expanded urban area boundaries in their
depiction of the current urban form of the GTA.
12. THE PLANNING FRAMEWORK
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Staff from the Municipalities in Halton have been closely involved in the work of
the Greater Toronto Co-ordinating Committee and the Office for the Greater
Toronto Area, The HUSP built upon the directions of the earlier studies. The
Halton Region Official Plan acknowledges the GTA population projection - an
additional 200,000 people by the year 2016 and 340,000 more people by the
year 2021. Halton Region also expects to accommodate 150,000 more jobs by
the year 2016 and 220,000 jobs by the year 2021, HUSP allocates the new
growth based on the principles of the earlier work; namely:
~ creating strong urban cores;
~ supporting nodal growth;
~ creating strong urban separators; and
~ developing at medium density (30utha)
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In part, the purpose is to ensure economically feasible and sustainable growth.
The ultimate servicing objective is to remove Milton from a stream-based system
and change it to a lake-based system. The cost for a Halton-only, lake-based
solution is substantial. As a result excess capacity in other existing Regional
servicing systems has been and is continuing to be, explored. Servicing options
have been studied for over a decade and to date no solution has been
implemented. Without servicing, Milton's and Halton's plans for growth cannot
be realized and the GTA will loose the capability to accommodate the forecasted
population for this area. This is an excellent example of where the Greater
Toronto Services Board (GTSB) can facilitate a water and wastewater solution
for this geographic region.
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Discussion Paper entitled
"Developing the Framework for a GTSB"
On August 26, 1996 Milton Town Council adopted the new Town of Milton
Official Plan. The Plan has been formulated on the basis of the goals
expressed in the studies noted earlier.
In addition, Milton's Official Plan:
~ prohibits regional shopping center development;
~ encourages compact urban form rather than a spread suburban
form;
~ encourages economic growth;
~ encourages and relies on public transit (particularly GO Transit);
~ maintains a diverse and vital economy;
~ protects our heritage resources and identity
The fundamental requirements to achieve this growth are precisely those
services that the GTSB is considering. Sufficient water and wastewater capacity,
public transit, economic development, solid waste management, are vital to
realize the goals ofthe Halton and Milton Plans.
Milton has both a rural and urban area. It is the Town's Vision Statement "To Be
the Best of Town and Country in Ontario." Urban Milton considers itself as
part of the GTA. The GTA is framed geographically by the Niagara Escarpment
and the Oak Ridges Moraine and Milton is well connected to the GTA by
Highway #401, the future Highway #407 and the QEW. Milton has much to offer
the GT A in terms of economic development and quality of life. For about 15
years, Milton has been denied the opportunity to grow because of water and
wastewater capacity constraints.
The growth plans proposed to date are logical and well-founded. Our greatest
fear is that the required infrastructure will not be there to support the plans and
development pressure will continue to grow. The result will be scattered, low
density development that will be costly, not environmental sustainable and will
not consolidate into a strong community fabric.
As a result, the Town of Milton whole-heartedly supports the concept of forming
a GTSB with sufficient powers to implement a strategic plan to service the GTA
in an effective way.
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13. MILTON'S POSITION ON THE GTSS
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First Princioles
The Town of Milton supports the creation of the GTSB and wishes to enunciate
the following first principles concerning its formulation.
1. The GTSB should be a utility-type body reporting to the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, with legislated decision-making
authority for major municipal infrastructure in the GTA, and possibly
beyond, depending on the service. Decisions must be based on sound
business principles using a Total Least Cost approach, regardless of
municipal boundaries.
2. The GTSB should not be another level of government comprised of
members elected to the Board. Rather, the Members of the GTSB should
be appointed by the Province and represent a balance of Provincial,
Municipal and Private Sector interests with representation from each
Region in the GTA.
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3. The Chair of the GTSB should be selected by the Province since it
has a major stake in this new governance issue. The Province will want
to ensure that the Chair is a strong supporter of the concept with the
leaders hips skills to address the required cross boundary issues.
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4. A Strategic Business Plan must be developed for each service area based
on the land use concepts contained in approved Municipal Official Plans.
These Strategic Business Plans should include a definition of the capital
program, the financing plan (e.g. debentures, private/public sector,
provinciaVmunicipal contributions, etc.) a forecast of revenue streams
(user fees, property taxes, income taxes, etc.), expenditures and risks.
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5. Services should not be constrained by fixed GTA boundaries but should
be seamless. Flexible Services Districts should be defined depending on
the service (ego GO Transit to Hamilton and Barrie, Peel/Halton water and
sewer).
6. The role and responsibility that the GTSB plays should depend on the
particular service. For one service (ego water and sewer) ownership of
the assets will be appropriate so that decisions can be made expeditiously
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"Developing the Framework for a GTSS"
so as to preclude lengthy court appeals and delays where disputes may
arise. For another service (eg. waste disposal) long-term planning and
co-ordination could be appropriate.
7. Recognizing the service infrastructure deficiency across Ontario, the
province should consider creating province-wide capital financing
capability such as exists in British Columbia, Alberta, New Brunswick and
Nova Scotia. This should include co-ordinating alternative capital funding
(eg. federal/provincial infrastructure program, access to large pension
funds, etc.) for infrastructure service development and underwriting debt
for major projects so as to facilitate alternate service delivery models.
GTSB Services
What follows is a brief description of the roles and responsibilities, capital
financing considerations and other issues for each service considered for the
GTSB.
1. Water and Sewer
The GTSB should assume ownership of the water and sewer assets. It has
been concluded by previous studies that there is sufficient capacity in the GTA to
service all the requirements; both existing and planned. The existing capacity
should be redistributed in a manner consistent with the nodal growth patterns
and development concepts recognized in municipal official plans.
A Strategic Business Plan should be prepared for the GTA water and sewer
infrastructure consistent with these plans and identifying the Least Total Cost
solutions for the entire system. Ownership would ensure that the optimum
solution (consistent with the plans and cost constraints) would be implemented
without lengthy court hearings and delays arising from disputes.
The GTSB does not need to manage the operations or deliver the service.
Service delivery could be accomplished through various agreements with
municipalities and/or the private sector, where appropriate. Service standards
are set by the Province in any case and the monitoring and control of operations
to these standards could be carried out much as it is today. Full recovery of
capital costs and operating expenditures would be targeted to be achieved
through user fees (development charges and water and sewer rates). Each
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, 'q to purchase such services would do so from the GTSB
Ical capacity is purchased from Ontario Hydro.
Jnt that the GTSB would maintain control over public policy
,0 this service (eg. rates) particularly where the private sector
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md this is another case where some, if not all, of the assets
ierred to the GTSB. Infrastructure and capital improvements for
id be the responsibility of the GTSB and capital and operating
recovered through a combination of fares and municipal funding.
3hould also be given to merging the assets of Go Transit and the
Commission (TIC) under the authority of the GTSB.
3ars to be a role for the GTSB to ensure integration of fares and
er municipal transit systems.
Ie in roads should be to prepare and implement transportation
~ fA. It is clear that the Province will eventually be responsible for
highways, while all other Provincial roads are being transferred to
J is to identify and rationalize the major arterial roads in the GTA
3t the capital construction and maintenance for this arterial road
ordinated and cost-efficient. The GTSB could own, but not
Jerate this road system. Maintenance and operation could be
to municipalities or private operators.
:sposal
een recognized that the GTA faces a long-term waste disposal
current situation reflects to a large extent, the policies of the
mment. It is becoming increasingly clear that more flexible
e needed. Incineration, hauling out of the GTA, Province and/or
Iree R's program, will all need to playa role in future waste
"olutions. Therefore, the Province must review its waste
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management policies so as not to preclude any reasonable options. The GTSB's
role should be to create a Strategic Business Plan reflecting the optimum mix of
the above waste disposal methods, ownership options and capital financing.
Until such a plan is developed by the GTSB, the current site and service
providers should continue to serve their respective approved areas.
5. Economic DeveloDment
The GTA Mayors and Chairs have had success in promoting Economic
Development for the GTA. There is a proposal to create the Greater Toronto
Marketing Alliance (GTMA), combining both public and private sector interests to
market the GTA throughout the World. The GTMA should be given time to
develop as the marketing agency of the GTA.
The GTSB role should be limited to identifying where its infrastructure and
services under its mandate, can support the economic development efforts of
the GT A.
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INFORMATIONlllLBa:I8IT~Ta1ll
MAR 1 7 1997
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AGENDA
#.~IJ~jICIPALlTY OF ClAR1NGTON
MAYOR'S OFFICE
Dear Mayor & Members of council:
The members of the Economic Development Liaison Team met on
March 11, 1997 to discuss the potential impact of the
municipality's budget on economic development in Clarington. Two
areas were of particular interest; the position of the Economic
Development Officer, and tax levels and overall fiscal
responsibility.
Having monitored the debate over economic development at the
municipal, regional and provincial level we concur with council
that it would not be prudent to fill this position at this time.
There is simply too much uncertainty surrounding the function.
However, we remain convinced that in the lonq run, after the
Mega-CityjGTAjGTMA dust clears, clarington must have a local
business liaison (EDO) to ensure that the needs of business are
met so that valuable jobs (and assessment) are not lost, but
gained.
with respect to tax levels and fiscal responsibility, the
Municipality is to be congratulated. We reviewed at some length,
with the Municipal Treasurer Marie Marano, the municipal budget
with particular emphasis on the reserve and reserve fund
situation. We were very pleased to see that taxes would remain
frozen for the fifth consecutive year. We were also impressed
that this has not been achieved by drawing down reserves to fund
operations. Ms. Marano did an excellent job of fielding our
questions and we appreciated her taking the time to do so.
We will be monitoring developments out of Queen's Park with
respect to economic development quite closely. When the
direction is clear, we will return to council with suggestions on
how we can best serve our local economic development needs.
Michael patr'
Chair, EDLT
cc: Bill stockwell
Marie Marano
Jennifer Cooke
oshawajClarington Chamber of Commerce
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Clark's Department
605 Rossland Rd. East
P.O. Box 623
Whitby, Ontario
Canada L 1 N 6A3
(905) 668.7711
Fax: (905) 668-9963
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Regional Clerk
COUNCIL INFORMATION
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March 14, 1997
Mr. Randy Jackiw
Director
Resources and Planning Branch '
Ontario Ministryof Agriculture,
. Food and Rural Affairs
, 1 Stone Road West'
',Guelph, Ontario
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Discussion Paper on the Farm Practices Protection Act
(Right-fo:.Farml -Our File: L14-00
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Mr. Jacklw, the Planning Committee of Regional Council consideretithe
above m,atter and at a meeting held on March 12, 1997, Council adopte<;l
,th~ following recommendationsbfthe Committee: .
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"a)THATthe comments contained In Comm'issic;mer's RepOrt #97-P-34 ,',
be endorsed as the Region's submisSion on the Farm Practices
Protection Act Discussion Paper; and .
b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report #97-P-34 befOlwarded to'
the Ministry Of AgriCulture, Food and. Rural Affairs, the area .' '
municipalities, and the Durham Federation of Agrict.ilture. ..
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Commissioner's Report to Planning Committee
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Discussion Paper on the Farm Practices Protection Act (Right-to-Farm),
File 2.7.3.2
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. THAT the comments contained in Commissioner's Report 97 -P-34 be
endorsed as the Region's submission on the Farm Practices Protection Act
Discussion Paper; and
2. THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report 97 -P-34 be forwarded to the Ministly
of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the area municipalities, and the
Durham Federation of Agriculture.
REPORT
1. Puroose
1.1 The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is conducting a
formal review of the Farm Practices Protection Act, commonly called the
right-to- farm legislation. Seven meetings are scheduled across the province
to provide an opportunity for comment. To assist with the review, the Ministry
released a discussion paper (attached) on the Act, in late January 1997, and
has invited written submissions.
1.2 The goal of this consultation process is to:
. establish the real needs of stakeholders including farmers, rural citizens,
municipalities and environmental groups; and
. produce legislation that balances all of these needs.
1.3 The purpose of this report is to provide Regional comments on the discussion
paper.
2. Background
2.1 The current Act was proclaimed in December 1988, to protect farmers from
odour. noise or dust nuisance lawsuits, usually initiated by neighbours,
resulting from normal farm practices.
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,.2.2 ' The Act esIs!ll9~es the Farm lRactices Prorectien BadJtl ~eal"odour, noise
or dust complaints arising from a farm practice. After revieW, the Board could
deem a farm practice as normal, and dismiss the complaint. If the farm
practice is deemed not normal, the Board would order the farmer to stop or
modify the practice.
2.3 A normal farm practice is defined as "an activity consistent with proper and
accepted customs and standards which are established and followed by
similar agricultural operations. It includes the use of innovative technology
associated with advanced management practices."
2.4 The OMAFRA receives approximately 700 environmentally related complaints
annually. Approximately one half of these deal specifically with noise, odour
or dust. Largely due to an effective system which resolves complaints before
they reach the hearing stage, the Board holds on average only two hearings
per year.
3. Comments
3.1 The discussion paper identifies a number of points to consider in the review
of the Act, under two broad areas.
The Scope of the Board
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3.2 This first discussion point deals with consideration for the need to: broaden
the authority of the Board to deal with an expanded list of nuisances (other
than noise, odour or dust), such as light, vibration, smoke, rodents, and flies;
clarify the definition of normal farm practices; update the definition of
'agricultural operation' to include tobacco, maple syrup tree and turf farms
and on-farm operations such as grain dryers, saw mills and roadside market
stands; and, give the Board authority to assess costs.
3.3 It is difficult to asSess the merits of these points from the Regional
perspective. Each point has many subtleties that only those directly involved
in the industry can effectively discuss. However, any change that would
have a negative impact on the agriculture industry in Durham must be
questioned. Agriculture is a vital industry to the Region. In addition to the'
traditional farm commodities, such as livestock, dairy and crops, the Region
is home to other agricultural operations, including horse, nursery, fish, sod,
fur, honey and maple syrup activities. SpIn-off industries include farm supply
and machinery dealers, grain elevators, and veterinarian services. According
to 1995 OMAFRA figures, there are over 330,000 acres of farmland and
2,000 farms in the Region, producing $193 million in sales.
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~ "', The Durllam RE'!f{enaLOfficial Plan reaognizes the>importan~'~ricwJture
as an industry. It supports the agricultural industry by designating land for
agricultural use. Other uses are strictly limited.
The agricultural policies contained in the Durham Plan, help guide the
decisions of public agencies, the industry and the general public, thereby
minimizing potential conflicts between agricultural operations and surrounding
land uses.
Updates to the legislation that strengthen the Region's agricultural industry,
by permitting farmers to carry on normal farm practices and thereby
encouraging investment in their operations, are supported.
Balancing Right-ta-Farm with Rural Development
3.4 Of note in the s,econd discussion point is the consideration for the need to
ensure that the agricultural industry is not unduly restricted by by-laws
passed by municipalities under the Municipal Act and Planning Act. Such
by-laws, for example, can adversely affect the ability of farmers in a particular
area municipality to compete with farmers in another. A number of examples
of restrictive by-laws are listed in the discussion paper including: noise by-
laws that restrict the use of bird bangers in fruit and vegetable ,operations;
and, by-laws that would not allow storage of large bales of hay along property
lines, particularly along roadways.
3.5 Municipal Councils pass by-laws to regulate matters in the public interest.
The by-laws passed under the Planning Act have Clear requirements for
public notification and participation. Opportunity for appeal to the Ontario
Municipal Board is also provided. This process effectively gives all parties an
opportunity for involvement and recourse. Right-to..Farm legislation should
not give special rights to any specific group in this process. However, any
initiative that would ensure that the agricultural industry is consolted prior to
the passing of by-laws that restrict agricultural activities, is supported.
3.6 The policies of the Durham Plan balance the right of the agricultural industry
to carry on normal farm practices and the opportunity for rural development,
by directing rural settlement to hamlets, rural residential clusters, and country
residential subdivisions. Residential development in prime agricultural areas
is restricted to retirement lots. In all circumstances the impact of new
development on the agricultural industry is a consideration when assessing a
development application in the rural area.
3.7 The issue of providing farmers with compensation where normal farm
practices are restricted for the public good, was also raised in the discussion
paper. As'previously indicated, the Planning Act provides the necessary
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mechanisms for public involvement and appeal, if necessary. This process
allows for all factors related to a particular proposal to be considered. This
same process applies to urban as well as rural circumstances where
individual land rights may be impacted. Legislation that would provide for
compensation has broader implications, and should be carefully considered
prior to any changes being made.
4. Conclusion
4.1 Agriculture is an important industry in the Region, and an update of the
legislation to reflect contemporary farming practices and operations is
supported. Recognizing that non-agricultural rural development exists, any
legislation should balance the rights of all parties in the rural community (farm
and non-farm).
The President of the Durham Federation of Agriculture has been advised of
the preparation of this report and the date of consideration by Committee.
4.2 It is recommended that the comments in this report be endorsed as the
Region's comments on the Farm Practices Protection Act discussion paper
and sent to the OMAFRA.
Attachment: Farm Practices Protection Act Discussion Paper
RECOMMENDED FOR PRESENTATION TO COMMITTEE
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Table of Contents
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History of Right to Farm 1
Stakeholders' Concerns 2
The R~view Process and Objective 2
Discussion Points For Meeting 3
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The Scope of the Farm Practices Protection Board 3
a) Broaden the Scope of Complaints 3
b) The Definition of "Normal Farm Practices" 4
c) Assess Costs 4
2. Ensuring the Right to Farm in Balance with Rural
Development 5
a) Ensuring A Balanced Approach 5
b) Strengthen the Enforcement of Board Rulings 6
c) Compensation for Interference' 7
d) The Right to Farm and other Legislation 7
Suggestions for Making Things Better 8
Date for Submission 8
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HISTORY OF RJGHT-TO-FARM
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The Farm Practices Protection Act (FPPAI. commonly called "right-to-farm"
legislation, was proclaimed in 1988 to protect farmers from nuisance lawsuits
resulting from normal farming practices involving odour, noise or dust.
A normal farm practice is defined as consistent with proper and accepted
customs and standards which are established and followed by similar
agricultural operations. It includes the use of innovative technology associated
with advanced management practices.
Under the Act, complaints about noise, odour or dust resulting from agricultural
operations are heard by the Farm Practices Protection Board. The Board is
appointed by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs as an
independent and accessible bOdy. A minimum of five members sit on the board
and have expertise in agricultural operations and environme~tal concerns.
If after a review, a complaint is deemed to be a normal farming practice, the
Board may dismiss the complaint. If the practice is not normal, the Board may
order the farmer to stop or rnodify the practice. Where the practice is not
considered a normal farm practice, the farmer is not protected by the FPPA.
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) receives
approximately 700 environmentally related complaints annually. Approximately
one half of these deal specifically with noise, odour or dust. Largely due to an .
effective system which resolves complaints before they reach the hearing
stage, the Board holds two hearings per year annually.
The majority of the complaints are resolved by ministry staff and other experts.
On average the Board receives 20 inquiries each ye.ar.
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In recent years, farmers have been asking for even stronger protection from the
Act, particularly since the Environmental Bill of Rights was passed in 1994.
The non-farming public has also been asking for more consideration of tt)eir
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The issue has become more important as rural demographics have changed,
resulting in conflicts between farmers and neighbours in the community. To
help resolve these concerns, a preliminary consultation with stakeholders was
conducted early in 1,996 that looked at amending the Farm Practices Protection
Act.
Several issues were commonly raised throughout the consultation:
Should the FPPA be expanded to include more farm practices other than
those which create noise, odour or dust (NODs) problems?
Should the term "normal farming practice" be given a more detailed
definition?
How can farmers' needs for 'right to farm' protection be balanced with
the needs of the general public?
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Should the parties involved in a board hearing be able to recoup costs of
hiring legal and technical assistance?
Should the Board have more authority to enforce its orders when a farm
operator retuses to carry out the orders or parts of them?
Should farmers be compensated if, for a valid reason, they are not
allowed to use a normal.farm practice?
THE REVIEW PROCESS AND OBJECTIVE
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is conducting a formal
review of the Farm Practices Protection Act.
Seven public meetings are scheduled across the province where stakeliolders
are invited to comment on the current legislation and suggest changes. The
meetings will focus on the key issues addressed in this paper.
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For those unable to attend the public meetings, written submissions are invited
~- c on /any astfect of ttre ,Il(ct. The reyiew:'9~~~ Farm Practices Protection Act is
being conducted at the same time as consultations on broader municipal
reform. The review of the Farm Practices Protection Act must address the need
to balance the increased authority the municipalities will have with farmers'
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- establish the real needs of stakeholders including farmers. rural citizens,
municipalities and environmental groups
-produce legislation that balances all of these needs.
DISCUSSION POINTS FOR MEETINGS
During the seven public meetings, seven issues will be discussed which fall
under two broad areas of:
- the scope of the Farm Practices Protection Board; and
- ensuring the 'Right to Farm' in balance with rural development.
1. THE SCOPE OF THE FARM PRACTICES PROTECTION BOARD
. a) Broaden the SCODe of Complaints.
Both farm and non-farm groups believe the Act should be changed to
allow the Board to hear complaints against alrfarm practices that don't
contravene provincial statl,ltes.
Examples of an expanded list of farm practices include: light, vibration,
smoke, rodents and f1ies~ Some groups have proposed that the legislation
provide protection against !!!l nuisance complaints involving farm
practices.
Discussion Points:
Should the Act be amended to cover more nuisance complaints .than
those resulting from farm activities that generate noise, odour or dust?
If the Act cannot be expanded, how should complaints about other
farming practices be handled?
Should the Minister be given the authority within the legislation to add
to the list of "nuisances"?
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;;I. b) i9~D~finitionof "Normal F,arm Practicesl':
Some groups feel that "normal farm practices" requires a clearer
definition. This change would add authority under the Act to issue codes
of practice for normal farm practices. Other groups believe that setting
standards would reduce the flexibility of the Board's decision-making
ability.
In addition, some groups feel the definition of "agricultural operation" ,
should be updated to include, tobacco, maple syrup, tree and turfgrass
farms, honey bees, and such on-farm operations as grain driers,
refrigeration units, saw mills and road-side market stands. Game farming
and raising of exotic animals and birds could be included as well.
Discussion Points:
Should the legislation more clearly define -normal farming practices-?
Should codes of practice be developed as part of the -normal farming
practices" definition? .
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Can the Board be expected to determine whether the practice is -normal-
if there are no codes, standards, or guidelines written into the legislation?
Is flexibility more important?
Should the definition of -agricultural operation~ be updated?
Should the Minister have the authority to rule on what is a -normal
farming practice" or an -agricultural operation-?
C) Assess Costs:
Even though the costs involved with a Farm Practices Protection Board
hearing are generally lower than those at civil court, some groups feel
that the Board should have the authority to award part or all of the costs
. incurred.
Discussion Points:
Should the Board be given authOrity to assess costs against either or
both parties of a. hearing?
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'''is :trivial; the application is frivolous or not made in good faith; or the
complainant does not have a personal interest in the issue?
Should the Board have guidelines to follow when assessing costs?
Should the Board have the authority to recover costs including legal fees,
expert fees, witness fees, fees for preparation of evidence, travel and
accommodation costs?
2. ENSURING THE RIGHT TO FARM IN BALANCE WITH RURAL
DEVELOPMENT
a) Ensuring a Balanced ADproach:
Municipalities can create by~laws under the Municipal Act (regulating
health, safety, morality and welfare issues) and the Planning Act
(regulating use of land issues) that can greatly restrict farm practices.
By-laws created under the Municipal Act may be particularly troublesome
because farmers may not be consulted when they are created and have
no way to challenge the laws once they are in place. These by-laws can
put some farmers at a competitive.disadvantage over others.
In some cases, restrictive by-laws may be required to protect other public
interests ,such as wetlands and water courses.
Examples of ' by-laws that may restrict the ability to farm include:
- noise by-laws that restrict the use of bird bangers in fruit and vegetable
operations:
~ building by-laws that force the use of expensive structures, such as
covered manure tanks. '
-by-laws that outlaw certain types of livestock in a municipality such as
pigs, ostriches or emus.
- by-laws that may not allow storage of large round bales along property
lines, particularly along road ways.
Municipalities could .be encouraged to seek agricultural input prior to
developing by-laws that would impact on agricultural practices. .
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Is it reasomible that normal farm practices be restricted by local by-laws?
Should changes be made to the Municipal and Planning Acts and to the
Farm Practices Protection Act to allow farmers to appeal a municipal by-
law that restricts farming practices?
Since the Ontario Municipal Board is already in place, is a duplicate
appeal process appropriate for by-laws under the Planning Act?
If the Farm Practices Protection Board did have power to hold a hearing
regarding a municipal by-law and found that the by-law did restrict
"normal farming practices", should the by-law be made null and void, or
should all farmers in that municipality be given an exemption from the
by-law?
How can a balance between farmers' and the general public's rights be
ensured?
b) Strengthen the Enforcement of Board Rulings:
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When the Board has ruled that a practice is not a 'normal farm practice"
the fanner is no.longer protected from prosecution in the courts. Currently
when a fanner does not comply with a Board rufing:
- The Board or a party to the hearing may file'the Board's order with the
Ontario Court (General Division) to be enforced.
- The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MOEE) can prosecute under
the Environmental Protection Act (EPA) because the exemption for a
normal farm practice is temoved by the Board's decision. '
- The complainant can launch a, civD action since the protection provided
to no'nnal farm practices is removed by the Board's decision.
Some people believeihe Board should be able to enforce its orders more
effectively without having to go to court or to MOEE.
Discussion Points:
Should the Board be given more authority to enforce the orders that it
makes at a hearing?
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particularly as the Act is designed to protect a farmer's right to farm?'
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How should the Board enforce orders (eg. have power to levy a fine)?
c) Comoensation for Interference:
In some circumstances, normal farming practices may need to be
restricted for the public good. Some farmers and farm groups feel that
the affected farmers should be given annual compensation for that
interference.
Discussion Points:
Should farmers be entitled to compensation for not being able to use a
normal farming practice?
Under what circumstances should compensation be considered?
How would the compensation level be determined? Who would
determine that level?
Who would pay the costs of compensation?
d) Right to Farm and Other Legislation:
Farmers have suggested that the Right-to-Farm legislation be expanded
by including other legislation that is critical for producing food. This
would require incorporating other legislation under the umbrella of Right
to Farm. Some OMAFRA legislation that could be considered for inclusion
includes: the Drainage Act, the Farm Implements Act, the Dead Animal
Disposal Act, the Topsoil Preservation Act, the Weed Control Act, the
Hunter Damage Compensation Act, the Uvestock, Poultry and Honey Bee
Protection Act.
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should also be considered in this review. Some examples are as follows:
Environmental Protection Act, Water Resources Act, Pesticides Act,
Game and Fish Act, Ocean and Fisheries Act, lakes and Improvement
Act, Municipal Act and the Planning Act.
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What specific OMAFRA legislation needs to be referenced in any new
right to farm legislation?
Is there other legislation that needs to be referenced in a "right to farm"
act.
SUGGESTIONS FOR MAKING THINGS BETTER
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affmrs is encouraging
comments and submissions from stakeholders at the seven public meetings
scheduled across the province. If an individual or group submission is being
prepared, please provide detailed explanation for each of your proposals.
, DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS
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Your response is needed by February 14, 1997 and should be sent to:
Mr. Randy Jackiw, Director
Resources and Planning Branch
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
1 Stone Road West
Guelph, Ontario
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional information about the meetings or for assistance with your
submission, contact George Garland. Manager of Engineering & Pedology
Programs at 519-826-3560, fax 519-826-3259 or toll-free at 1-888-46~-2372
ext. 3560.
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To the Heads of Council/Municipal Chief Admini$tativa Offlca...lMunicipal Clerks,
From March 10 until May 9. the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will be consulting on
propoaals leadina to the new 'Municipal Act. You will SOon be receiving a papar with the proposed
outline of the new Municipal Act aod some 01 the draft leqislation. Your written comments are invited,
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In addition to your written comments, nine ",gional information sessions are also planned, to explain the
materials that YOU will be receiving, to answer questions and to hear your concerns, The list of dsteS
and locations for these sessions appears balow , To help the Ministry finalize these sessions, if you
choose to attend, please notify the MMAH Regional Office closest to you, about Which session your
representativ.s plan to attend and how many representatives will attend,
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Date &. Time Location Contact RSVP BY
March 21 Ottawa MMAH, Eastern Regional Office March 18
9:30 8.m, tel'(6131 548 - 4304, fa":(613) 548 _ 6822
March 21 Ottawa Guy Routhier, AFMO March 18
1:30p.m, with AFMO tet:(613J 749 - 8546, fax:16131 744 _ 5753
French session
April 3 Peterborough MMAH, Eastern Regional Office Mareh 25
1:30 p.m. tol:(6131548 .4304. fax:1613) 548 - 6822
April 9 Sudbury MMAH, Northoastllm Regional Office April 1
1:30 p.m. tef:(7051564-0120, fax:(705) 564-6863
April 9 Kapuskesing Guy Routhier, AFMO April 1
7:00 p.m. with AFMO tal:(613) 749 - 8546, fax'(613) 744 _ 5753
French session
April 10 Thunder Bay MMAH, Northwestern RegiOnal Office April 2
1 :30 P-ITl. tel: (8071475-1651, fax: (807) 475-1196
Chatham ,
April 16 Southwestern R.glona' Office April 7
1:30 p.m. tal: (519) 673-1811, fax: (519) 661-/677
Apn117 Kitchener- MMAH, Southwestern Regional Office April 8
1:30 p.m. Waterloo tel: 15191 673-1611, fax: 1519/661-1677
Apri/24 Greater Toronto MMAH, Central Regional Office April 11
1:30 Porn, Area tel: (416) 327-0017. fax: (4161 327 _ 0980
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
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traV\smitted Diseases
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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Out with the A, In with the B
t1uenza A started in children last November, with school outbreaks
::fore the Christmas break. Over the holidays, we saw a mixture of
Jtbreaks of pure G.!. complaints (usually Norwalk-like) and flu-like,
Imptoms (usually influenza A) in long term care facilities throughout
urham Region. Influenza patients filled do~'<;)r.s', w~itinQ rooms and
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i I:dults were positive for influenza B in late-February (Whitby and
:rooklin). Earlier this month an Ajax/P.icke:ring toddler tested
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Jnfirmed in mid-February with influenza B; Haliburton and Lindsay
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.f1uenza. Call them at (706) 743-6811 to arrange testing. (Influenza
; cannot be rapidly identified like type A. 'At least 2 days are needed
or postive tests; up to 1 week to confirm a negative.)
\mantadine is NOT effective in controlling influenza B.
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News Release
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Ministry of
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AGENDA
March 13, 1997
MuniciDal reDresentatives named to Who Does What transition teams
Municipal representatives from across Ontario have been named to two teams looking
at how best to work together in carrying out a wide range of proposed Who Does What
reforms intended to reduce waste and duplication, and provide better services at less
cost to taxpayers.
The teams were established, and their co-chairs appointed, on February 21 by
Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister AI Leach, and Community and Social Services
Minister Janet Ecker.
Ecker announced the members of the Social and Community Health Services
Transition Team. Theyare Oxford County Warden Ed Down, Thunder Bay Mayor
David Hamilton, Ottawa-Carteton Councillor Wendy Stewart, Metropolitan Toronto
Councillor Gordon Chong, Grey County Warden Delton Becker, and Halton Region
Chair Joyce Savoline. The team, co-chaired by Terry Mundell, President of the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and Jack Carroll, Parliamentary Assistant to
the Minister of Community and Social Services and MPP for Chatham Kent, will look at
social. community health and housing services.
Leach announced that the Provincial-Municipal Transition Team will include Banie
Mayor Janice laking, Haldimand-Norfolk Chair John Harrison, Kirkland lake Mayor
Joe Mavrinac, Markham Mayor Don Cousens, Tilbury West Mayor Jack Morris,
Metropolitan Toronto Chair Alan Tonks, Plantagenet Reeve Alain Lalonde and Fort
Frances Mayor Glenn Witherspoon. The Provincial-Municipal Transition Team, c0-
chaired by Terry Mundell and Emie Hardeman, Partiamentary Assistant to the Minister
of Municipal Affairs and Housing and MPP for Oxford, will look at all other proposeQ
Who Does What changes.
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There is a great deal of good witt and enthusiasm driving these discussions," Leach
''''lid, "I am confident that together we can move ahead quickly to explore options that
Ineet our mutual objectives, and that the transition to the new responsibilities will be a
'mooth one"
, The people on both these teams have a wealth of experience," Ecker said. "Their
advice will help us provide better government for Ontario's taxpayers."
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.. or further information, please call:
Christine Burkitt
Minister's Office
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
(416) 585-6932
Phyllis Bennett
Minister's Office
Ministry of Community and Social Services
(416) 325-5213
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Barry Whalen
Assistant Deputy Minister
Social and Community Health Services
Who Does What Project
(416) 325-5324
Doug Barnes
Local Government Policy Branch
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
(416) 585-7200
Visit the MinIstry of Municipal Affairs World Wide Website at:
(http://www.mmah.gov.on.ca).
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THE CORPORATION OF
THE TOWNSHIP OF BROCK
IN THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM
March 7, 1997
Mr. G. Milt Farrow
Special Advisor
Office of the-Special Advisor
Greater Toronto Services Board Project
777 Bay Street
13th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
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MAR 1 1 1997
Dear Sir:
dlCIPALITV Of tLAHI~KlTOf~
MAYOR'S OFFICE
Re: "Developing the Framework
for a Greater Toronto Services Board"
Discussion Paper
February 1997
Thank-you for providing the Township of Brock with the opportunity
to provide comment on your discussion paper released February 13,
1997 addressing the potential establishment of a Greater Toronto
Services Board. Please be advised that the following represents the
position of the Township of Brock. I would respectfully request
that our comments be carefully considered in your making a
recommendation to the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing.
1. The issues raised in your discussion paper were addressed by
the municipality in its submission to the Golden Task Force.
-Accordingly, I am ple_ased to provide you with a copy of our
submission to Ms. Golden which provides an historical overview of
the creation of our municipality (i.e. the amalgamation of four
municipalities) and its relationship with Durham Region (formerly
the County of Ontario).
2. As you will appreciate, the purpose of the creation of
Regional governments was to promote economies of scale on large
ticket expenditure items (e.g. sewer, water, social services,
police, etc.) which were all becoming beyond the ability of small
municipalities to finance. It is our position that a convenient and
cost-effective economy of scale was reached through the creation of
Brock and the Region of Durham. We do not see the need to
incorporate a larger structure (GTSB) in order to provide these
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3. We do not agree that a GTSB should retain ownership of major
infrastructure (water, sewer, etc.) since ownership of these
facilities, 1n itself, will create another level of government
within the GTA. As you know, while the public may be desirous of
reducing the dupl ication of services, they are not in favour of
creating additional government bodies. Our question is: how can .it
not be another level of government if such services are to be owned
by a GTSB replete with political representation? It would only be
a matter of time before a bureaucracy would be created to serve the
political representatives and administer the GTSB functions.
4. Notwithstanding our position, we do believe that there is
substantial merit in the creation of a body whose sole purpose
would be to arbitrate and mediate disputes regarding the delivery
of services between the various levels of government and between
Regions inclusive of Metropolitan Toronto. The example provided at
the meeting in Uxbridge regarding water services from Peel to
service Halton confirms the need for a dispute resolution body. We
believe that such a body could save a substantial amount of
taxpayers' dollars in the provision of services to GTA residents.
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We understand that an expanded role for the Ontario Municipal Board
is not acceptable since the Province would prefer to see disputes
resolved by political representatives. Rather than creating another
political body, such as the GTSB, to address such concerns we would
suggest that such arbitrations could be handled by the Regional
Chairs' Committee with representation from the Province. The
advantage in this scenario is that the structure presently exists
and could be administered with little cost to the taxpaying public.
One other matter which could be administered by the Regional
Chairs' Committee, in addition to dispute resolution, would be the
co-ordination of transit services within the GTA in a seamless
manner using existing transit operations.
5. Given the foregoing we believe that the Regions, as they
presently exist, should be maintained and that the services
provided by them should be continued as originally intended. We _
make this statement because, insofar as Brock and Durham are
concerned, the system appears to function effectively at a
reasonable cost to the taxpayer together with representation at the
Regional level as provided for under the Regional Municipality of
Durham Act. In addition, it should be noted that the creation of
Regional government was a difficult transition for members of the
public and the imposition of a GTSB level, with services further
removed, would not be acceptable to the taxpayers of the Township
of Brock. We do not agree that the same cost-effective service can
be provided by a GTSB as the structure would be too large and the
political decision making body would be too far removed from Brock
and Durham. Regardless of the representation model, we fear that
our input would not be considered~
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must take the time to study, review, adjust, and evaluate service
delivery options in a cost-effective and manageable fashion for the
benefit of GTA and provincial taxpayers. We believe that this can
be accomplished within each Region whereby the Region and area
municipalities examine the delivery of cost-effective services to
its taxpayers to ensure that it remains cost-effective, efficient,
and accessible. Creation of a GTSB to administer these functions,
in Our mind, will not achieve this goal.
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resolution body through an established Regional structure to
arbitrate problems between Regions and Metropolitan Toronto has
considerable merit and is worth pursuing. Consistent with our
response to the Golden Task Force we believe that maintaining the
existing Regional structure is the most appropriate mechanism to
deliver services to our taxpayers in a cost-effective manner which
ensures adequate political representation. We do not believe that
savings will be realized in the creation of another "body" intended
to deliver services on a GTA-wide basis as cost effectiveness and
representation would be lost. Finally, the maintenance of existing
Regions, together with a dispute resolution body, should not be
without an on-going review of services delivered to ensure cost
savings.
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I trust the foregoing comments will be taken into your
consideration in the preparation of a recommendation to the
Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing. Should you have questions
please contact Mr. G.S. Graham, Clerk-Administrator, Mr. T.G.
Gettinby, Township Planner, or myself.
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(Location: East Side County Rd,#10 - 3 mi. North of We/col1l9)
March 14, 1997
The EdUClltion CommIssion
c:Vo The Ministry of EdUClltion
22nd Floor
Mowat BlocIc
900 Bay St
TORONTO ON M7A 1L2
Dear Sirs:
RE: Northumberland-Clarlngton Board of
Education
We have recently been made aware that the TrustfHIs of the ,Northumberland-Clarington Board of
EdUClltlon have approved an anocatlon of $14,000,00 In support of a Court AppHcatlon chanenging
tha Province's right to withdraw their powers of taxation over property.
ColHlcll for tha Township of Hope f/Hlls that this action constitutes a gross misuse of funds and would
ask that the CommIssion refuse approval of this ex/HKld"ltlJre. Such a wanton waste of resoUI"CtJS In
this day In age Is simply lHlacceptable.
Council have conveyed their ffHliings to the Board by separate cover, and a copy of the letter Is
attached for your file,
We would expect that the TrustfHIS wHI reconsider thflir position and this amount will not be included
in the final submission to the Commission.
Should you receive a budget, including this aRocatlon, we thank you, In advance for your CO-OPlNlltlon
In refusing appro"'" of this expenditure.
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(Location: cast Side County Rd.#10 . 3 mi. North of Welcome)
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wehaye beerr.~~<i.~i4t~",(l~~;;, that..Y9ufi~chool,Bo.ard , ha,s decide,diot'1/'
contnbute ,$14~,O:o.Q;~n'.sup'port. of,a ,C.ourt 'ApplicationyphallEmqll19,
the\~ovince~,s!~jl~li.!-)t~;&;,~,~~~r!l~., YOlJr,.powElF~..Of:t(l~,at:;on. .oY:~B';.,.,'
,property... ',we,;,~p!a,'~dv:isedt~aty" there' are"three'c?) .,approv~llil< '
r<<:quired ,bef:o*,~~x1:l~r'co~tz:i1?lJtioil,.' is;pr.operly"..aul:h9,r.J.~ed, i"'l'~~:~;'
hrst of these,"l:!eillqapprovalof,. a .maJonty of bo~rdmembers , has'),:'
been achieved . Niaither of the other two (2l, beinc;1 approval of a '
budget containing that expenditure and approval of the Education
Commission, haveo9curred. '
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benefit to studel1'ts/ this o~tr~ge6us and. iriallefj!Xpenditure further
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Members of Council
Township of Hope
Gentlemen:
No doubt you are aware that the Northumberland-Clarington school
board recently 'decided to contr ibute$14, 000 of taxpayers
money towards the OPSBAlegal action which seeks to derail the
provincial government 's plan to remove edul:=ation, from the
property tax base and switch it to, the' provincial revenue base. ' '
Only three t'rustees voted against the resolution: our own ./1arg
Connor, Cobourg's Janet ,Lake, 'and, Clarington.'s GailSyme. 'The
~:~~~r. including the other trustee' from this area, voted ~n~.~;\\%;:: i
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It is my opinion that this constitutes a <gross misuse of funds':
in short supply~ as it is, , ':aiidi td,eserves"harsh (;ondemnat ion,
from Council on b,ehalf. of the taxpayers of Hope' Township.
I am' not in a, position to judge whether, with. respect to .the
provisi.onsofthe.Education Act,th~b?~:;d:istechnically w~thin ,.
its rights'indoingtl:1is. It.maybe,th~t..tl:1~yare. Thenagain,'lt
!'Iayb~ th{lt ,.t..h~y,are,' notand,tlJ.ii,t;;~II~Y',c~.~ldfindthemselve~'r;t';
bein9;::;uedby sometaxpayer(sJ therebY!~9gi.n:gmOre IE!gal costs to.)!
the boa'rd '5' alreadyoverstrainedb~dget,~\li~ffi.:,> _ . i ' ' ,
Were that to happen, the board would, find itself in the utterly
bizarre pos i tion of spend ing local taxpayer's money .to defend
itself against the same local taxpayers seeking t.o prevent the ..
boardfrom usingtl;1eJ.r ...., ((the sam~i.,loc:i:ll:taxpayers) money in an ' ..,.......'.'!.. :1"
a tte~l? i.,to. 5 top!;,t)l:1~.f.;bP. rovi nc.e.,fr;Oillt'~~M? YI~.'Il~}th!!i:.boatdt-spowerto:!,,,\~~i;i ..,;
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their rights legally. Is it within their-rIghts morally?
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March 14, 1997
Mr. Dick O'Brien
Chair
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority
5 Shoreham Drive
Downsview, Ontario
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Resolution Regarding th~ Potential Sale of Provincial Greenspace ,
Lands - Our File: C10-1 '
Mr. O'Brien, the PllinningCommittee of Regional Council considered your
letter datoo October 23,1996 concerning the above matter and at a '
meeting held oil March 12, 1997, Council adopted the following
, recommendations of the Committee:
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THAT the resolution Of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region'
Conservation Authority requesting advance Mtice of lands being,
considered for sala by the Province be endorsed; and .
THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report #97-pc33 be fOlwarded to
the area municipalities, conservation authorities in the Region, the
Members of Provincial Parliament in Durham Region, the Regions
of Peel and York, 'and Metropolitan Toronto:
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MS. J. Munro, M.p.p. (Durham-York) , '
Mr: J. Quellette, M.P.P: (Oshawa)
Mr. J. O'Toole;M.P.P.{DUrham-East)
Mr. J. Flaherty, M.P..P. (Durham-Ce!1tre). " .' ,,' ,
, Mr. R. Powell, Chief.AdmihlstrativeOfficerISecretary-Treasurer,
, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. ' '
Mr. G. Houston, Chair, Ganaraska Region Conservation
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, Mr. I. Macnab,Genera.I,ManageT/Secretary~Treasurer,
Kawartha Region Conservation Authority , " '.
Ms. O. Gayle Wood, ChiefAdminiWative Officer, lake Simco!! '
Region Conservation Authority , ' ' '. . . '
Mr. M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax
Mr.G.S. Graham, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Brock
Mrs. P.L. Barrie. Clerk; Mllnicipalityof Claringtnn ,
Mr. B. Suter, Clerk; City of Os/lawa
Mr. B. Taylor, Clerk, Town of Pickering .
Mr. E.S. Cuddie, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Scugog
Mr. W.E. Taylor,.Clerk, Township of Uxbridge
Mr. D.G.McKay; Clerk, Town of Whitby
Ms;'B.J. Zeran, Clerk, Regional Municipality of Peel
Ms. N. Wong, Clerk, Municipaiity of Metropolitan Toronto
Mr. D. Hearse, Clerk, Regional Municipality of York
Mr. A.L. Georgieff, Commissioner of Planning
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Commissioner's Report to Planning Committee
RepOrt No. 97 -P-33
Date: March 4, 1997
SUBJECT
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - Protection of
Greenspace Lands Resolution, File: 4.1.34
Correspondence No. 96-483 from Mr. Dick O'Brien, Chair, Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. THAT Council endorse the resolution of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority requesting advance notice of lands being considered for
sale by the Province; and
2. THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report 97-P-33 be forwarded to the area
municipalities, conservation authorities in the Region, the Members of Provincial
Parliament in Durham Region, the Regions of Peel and York, and Metropolitan
Toronto.
REPORT
1. Purpose
1.1 This report deals with correspondence from the Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (MTRCA).
2. Backoround
2.1 The MTRCA is seeking the Region's support for its resolution requesting the
Province to provide information in advance of provincially owned lands being'
declared surplus and offered for sale (refer to Attachment 1). Advance notice
would facilitate early discussions on the protection of greenspace lands, that other
public agencies may have an interest in acquiring.
2.2 The MTRCA's specific concern is the potential sale of the Ministry of Natural
Resources lands at Major Mackenzie Drive and Dufferin Street in the City of
Vaughan. A portion of the lands may have value for protection as greenspace
lands.
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3. Comments
3.1 An important consideration in the Province's process for disposing of surplus lands
is the desirability of continued protection of lands that have natural environmental
attributes. This is consistent with a goal of the Regional Official Plan "to ensure
the preservation, conservation or enhancement of the Region's natural
environment for its valuable ecological functions and for the enjoyment of the
Region's residents".
3.2 Advance notice by the Province of an intent to sell surplus lands will assist in the
process of achieving the Region's goal. Public agencies such as conservation
authorities would have the opportunity to consider the natural significance of the
lands and the desirability and means of acquisition,
3.3 It is recommended that Council endorse the resolution ofthe MTRCArequesting
advance notice of lands being considered for sale by the Province. It is further
recommended that a copy of this report be forwarded to the area municipalities,
the conservation authorities in the Region, the Members of Provincial Parliament
in Durham Region, and the Regions of Peel and York and Metropolitan Toronto.
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Attachment: Correspondence No. 96483 from Dick O'Brien, Chair, Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
RECOMMENDED FOR PRESENTATION TO COMMITTEE
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Mr. C. W. Lundy
Regional Clerk
Regional Municipality of Durham
Regional Headquarters Building
605 Rossland Road East
Post Office Box 623
Whitby, Ontario L 1 N 6A3
Re: Potential Sale of Provincial Greenspace Lands
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority at its Meeting #8/96. held 01'
Friday. September 27. 1996. considered a staff report and recommendations'with respect
to the potential sale of provincial greenspace lands. In this connection, the Authority:
adopted the following resolution:
"R..". #A1R1/96
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario is in the process of declaring certain
lands surplus to Its neec.s; and ' .
WHEREAS some of these lands may be important green,space resources: anCl
WHEREAS it would be beneficial to have' discussions with the province in
advance of any greenspace lands being declared surplus and disposed of;
THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regions of Peel. York and Durham'
and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be requested to support the
Authority in asking the province to provide information regarding what lands
are being considered for disposal in advance of them being declared surplus
in order that discussions may occur regarding the protection of greenspace lands:
AND FURTHER THAT the local Provincial Members of Parliament be copied.
on this Resolution .................,..................... CARRIED"
I am pleased to bring this matter to the attention of Members of Council.
Yours very truly,
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Chair"
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cc: Members of Provincial Parliament within the MTRCA area of jurisdiction:
Ms. Isabel Bassett, MPP, St. Andrew-St. Patrick
Ms. Elinor Caplan, MPP, Oriole
Ms. Marilyn Churley, MPP, Riversale
Mr. Mike Colle, MPP, Oakwood
Mr. Alvin Curling, MPP, Scarborough North
Mr. Jim Brown, MPP, Scarborough West
Ms. Annamaria Castrilli, MAP, Downsview
Mr, Tony Clement, MPP:Brampton South
Mr. Joseph Cordiano, MPP, Lawrence
Mr. Carl DeFaria, MPP, Mississauga East
The Hon. Janet Ecker, Durham West
Mr. Steve Gilchrist, MPP, Scarborough East
Mr; John Hastings, MPP, Etobicoke-Rexdale
Mr, Morley Kells, MPP, Etobicoke-Lakeshore
Mr. Frank Klees, MPP, York-MacKenzie
Mr. Douglas Ford, MPP, Etobicoke-Humber
The Hon. Charles Harnick, Willowdale
The Hon. J. David Johnson, Don Mills
Mr. Gerrard Kennedy, MPP, YOrk South
Mr, Monte Kwinter, MPP, Wilson Heights ."
Ms. Frances Lankin, MPP, Beaches-Woodbine
Mr. Rosario Marchese, MPP, Fort York
Ms. Julia Munro, MPP, Durham-York
Mr. Dan Newman, MPP, Scarborough Centre:'
Mr. John Parker, MPP, York East
The Hon. AI Leach, St. George-St. David
Mrs, Margaret Marland, MPP, Mississauga'Sou.th
The Hon. Marilyn Mushinski, Scarbo'rough-Elles"mere
The Hon. AI Palladini, York Centre . ,
Mr. Gerry Phillips, MPP, Scarborough-Agincourt
Mr. Anthony Ruprecht, MPP, Yorkdale
The Hon. William Saunderson, Eglinton
Mr. Derwyn Shea, MPP, High Park-Swansea
The Hon. John Snobelen, Mississauga North
Mr. Chris Stockwell, MPP, Etobicoke West
The Hon. Rob Sampson, Mississauga West
Mr. Mario Sergio, MPP, Yorkview
Mr. Tony Silipo, MPP, Dovercourt
Mr. Joe Spina, MPP, Brampton North
Mr. David Tilson, MPP. Dufferin-Peel
The Hon. Dave Tsubouchi, Markham
The Hon. Jim Wilson, Simcoe West
Mr. David Turnbull, MPP, York Mills
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l'honorable David Crombie, p.c.
Deputy Commissioner (416) 314-9471
David A. Carter
Sous-commissalre
David A. Carter
March 18. 1997
Mayor Diane Hamre
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Municipality of Oarington
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Bowmanvllle, OnL LIN SA6
Dear Mayor Hamre and members of Council:
Alt_te 10000tlon for Sf MI"", CBM Opn"lItiOns '~!i,
On July 2, 1996, Oarington Coundl passed resolution GP A-432-!l6 that stated in part: "thee:i' of an
indu8triallocation for the tr.msf.... of CUM slone c:rushlng and ready mix operations be ref, ., to the
Walerlront Regeneration Trost for review and report back. " ", ThIs letter provides baC~nd
infonnatlon, a progress report and.. request for action by CounclL .",
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In December 1993, Oarlngton Council requested the assIsIancc oJ the Waterfront RegeneralionTl11St in
resolving a number of Issues related to SL Marys Cemenrs plans for the Westside Marsh, Then,as now,
the COmmun1ty faad ""'"" difficult prospects Including:
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the advance of blasting and IlcellSed quany operations ea.t of Waverly Road, toward
residential areas on Cedar Crest Beach Road and the Cove; ",
the potential destruction of most of the Westslde Creek Marsh, a provincially .isifiEicant
wetland and a valued amenity in the community;
noise and dust attributed to the CBM stone crushing and ready-mix operations on Waverly
Road;
St. MatYsintention to move the CBM opemtions 10 36 acres Of property zoned lndustrla1Jand
on West Beach Road, lust north of the Cove COmmunlty;and .,
CIarington's noise bylaw exempts SL Marys despite the proximity of ils proposed operations
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Resources, a licence that the Province. RegIon and Carington are required 10 respect in their
planning clocum.-!alS; , '
St. Marys has Invested substantially on the basis of access to limestone provided in that
Ii_land
51. Marys makes $!gn1ficant conlrlbullons to the municipality In terms of emplo~~t, taxes
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Duri~ 199~!Ul<l19!1S the'iiii~ed with the members of the ~Y'ISt. Mi!ti~t,the
Town of cramlj;tdl\'and various a~ri8es In an effort tll'fln&a'solufmn'tmlf..1as'i'illTt~ the parties and
provided a balanced consideration of the environment, the economy and the commun1ty. Many solullon.
were evaluated, but none were free of cost or rompromille, However, with cooperation and extensive
consultation,. a possible resolution emerged.
In November 1995, the Trust proposed a solution for issues related to the Westside Marsh. It is an
integrated packJJge. that Is each of the key elements depends on Implementation of the others. The key
elements of the package are:
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protect most of the marsh and achieve "No Net Loss" of fisheries habitat;
mo1Te COM slone cnJshlng and ready.mIx to a suitable industrial location;
cmatc 120 acres of parkland to protect the community;
dOlle Waverly Road and provide another access to Cedar Crest Beach Road; and
maintain SL Marys' access to lhe desired quantity and quality of limestone.
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Government ageoo1!9 agreed to support the solution within the framework of their legislation and
regulations. The Ontario Mlnlll\el' of the Bnvironment, Brenda BIUott, wrote a $irong letter of support.
St. Marys Cement pledged to support the package and proceeded to design and submit a dl!tfMed
propoSll1. The Port Darlington Community AssocIation (PDCA) Prel'ldent, Da1Tld Ashcroft ~jk.s:ed
support for the pac1cage and aarington ronunissioned a study and design for an alternate a~ to
Cedar Crest Beach Road.!
As part of the package solutlon,lhe Trust n:amunended that a.rington secure the 36 acres ~ by St.
Marys Cement on West Beach Road, That 36 acres is zoned for St. Marys planned use, stone qpshIng and
ready-mix operations. The pan:elln question Is sbown on the attad1ed map, In order to forestall
relocation of CUM to West Beach Road, the Trust proposed that Clarington find a more suitable
IndustriallocaUon tor CIlM. On July 2, 1996, Coundl requested thallhe TruSllnvestigate eilce for COM
and report back.
Progress Report- CUM Relocation
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After consullation with the affected parties, the Trust concluded that there was a strong rationale for
Qarington to a<XJuire St, Marys' 36 acre Industrial lot on West Beach Road. A<XJuiring the patce1 would:
. protect lhe access route 10 aarington's waterfront and support Oarlngton's Waterfront
Development Plan (access to the proposed public beach and waterfront area would otherwise
require passage through the proposed stone crushing zone - not an attractive prospect);
· protect land values for residents In the Cove and West Beach area (the appearance and
activity of the stone crushing would likely be detrimental to land values of Ilearby existing
and planned residential developmentl; , .
. create 36 acres of additional parldand, an opportunity to enhance the natural character of
the southern portion of the area and provide 501N1 added baseball fields or other light
recreational facilities at the north end to benefit the community;
· create a buffer between the Cove Community and future Industrial activity In the quarry;
. strengthen the Westslde and Bowman1Tllle marsh ecosystems by regenerating the area
betw ....~ and
. avoid damage to the adjoining residential areas and the marsh by CBM dust, noise and
traffic. '
St. Marys has exp. _.J. wI1li~ to convey Its 36 aaao on West Beach Road 10 a~rr' part of
the package resolution proposed by the Trost~ that package assumed that a suitable rep.1~ment
industrial site for CUM would be found. Both Oarington Staff and the Trust looked for sui lab!\! sites,
lbe nature of stone crushing and ready-mix operations that make those activities difficull to locate. In
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very 10'" yaMe. ~t1y,omy locatio,(\5;dose to the qUllrry;lm eco..~l:;iIIIyJl!aslb1e.
Another consideration is that CBM has a separate union and labour contracL To avoid disruption of St
Marys' olher operations In the event of a labour dispute at CBM, the stone crusher and ready-mix
operations must be separate from the cement plant, quarry and shipping dock s11e&,
Considering all these factors. the land with the best prospects is owned by Ontario Hydro's Darlington
Nuclear Statlon. Best among these Is a site on lands surplus 10 the Station's needs. on the South Service
Road at Maple erove Road relerred to as "Hydro North" (see attached map).
R..ti,,",,/. for "Hydro North"
The Rationale for "Hydro North" as the preferred location is as follows:
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the propooed IO<D.tlon Is just across the railway tracb from SL Marys primary stone crushing
and cement .plant-a similar activity; , . ,Wi, .
the location IS within lU\ acceptable haul distance from the quarry, an unportant~,,: ' ,
consideration lor a low price conunodity;~,
the lot Is of sufficient size (25-35 acres)
the haull'Oute does IIOt pass through any high traffic or residential areas
the location am be readily screened from view but remains accessible to the highWay; and
the location is on property separate from the cement and quarry operations, an ~tial
policy matter tor 51. Marys since CUM has a 8epiIrate labour anion. '
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In response to Counell's request of July 2, representaUves 01 the Trost met with Mr. Robert striCken,
Director of Darlington IIludear Station and subsequently made a presentation 10 his Site Planning
Advisory Committee. The property in question 1510cared east 01 Maple Grove ReI. ju5t south of the
South service road, as Indicated on the attached map. Both Mr. Slrickert and the Advisory Committee
requested the same three pfeces of Inlonnation before responding: , at
1) clarification from Oarlngton Council as 10 Its preferred use for the Hydro North
Property (they had confllcllng Inlonnation);
2} a rationale why Hydro North was the best place to relocate the CBM stone crushing
and ready-mix; and
3) answers CramSl. Marys Cement 10 a set ofquest!ons about lhe propo5ed use.
S!. Marys Cement answered the set of questions in late December, and the Advl50ry Committee
proceeded to make" decision without hearing Coundfs ~ or the Trust's rationale. Since they saw
only part 01 the picture, It Is notsurp!i5lng that the conclusion was negative. However, Ontario Hydro
as " c:orpo....tion may heve a wid... perspective, The Hydro Executive may consider it beneli<;ial 10
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assist the province lInd the fed=1 SOvemmenlto re""l..., an awkward rcsulatoryproblem;
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assist In saving most of the Westslde Cn:e\o: Marsh and Impro'l'e the link to Bown\a1\.'Yill.e
marsh, a positive stroke for Hydro's "green Image".
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The T~t.haltoll- J i'.Li - rat!onale (or zeccwm~lngthe WfdrGNort~~Wl!ver"before.maJdng a
presentation to senloMtlanagement at Hydn1, iilcluding the Darlington NCS'fjjtect()r, the Tnist requires
a clear request from Oarington that the property be made available for this purpose,
The July 2, 1996 resolution requesting the Trust's assistance noted that Oarington "is not In a financial
position to pay for or donate! industrial land . , . ". The question of avallabillty is quite separate from
how It win be paid for. Several options are possible once the other parts of the Westslde Marsh
""lulion are resolved. However, we will never know what Is poSSl'ble if Hydro's land is nOl,avallab1e
and Hydro is unlikely to consider the matter further without a clear request from Clarington. '
It should be noted that the proposed use by St. Marys would not involve any blasting or other activities
that might dllturb Ont.orlo Hyd....... oporations present or proposed. We understand that the'land Is
surplus to the needs of the generating station and there is nO reason to expect that the proposed
activities north of the tracks are an Impedlmeat to any possible fusion research deve1opme"!i.However,
any change In land use will be $Ubject to regulatory review by the Atomic Ilnergy Control Boaj;d and the
Ontario Minietry of the linvironment. .
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In January, St. MlU)'l' announ= the Intention to eeIl the Compeny within tho next Ww mont~, to "Blue
OrdeH, a buUding materials multinalionaL The prospect of a new participant In this proc:e$$ls a good
reason to secure the progress made 80 far.
On February 18th, CIari.n presented Its proposed design mncept for an alternative access If! Cedar
Crest Beach Road 10 the local residents. While there were mncems, we understand that the
presentation went well, and drculation of the plan 10 CLOCA is progressing favourably.
On February 271h, the Trust was contacted by Mr. Barry Twill, current Pre5ldent of the Port DilrIlngton
Community AssocIation, to express support for the Trusfs efforts 10 reloeale CBM to Hydro Iaiids.
On Mlm:h ,th, th"e Oeportment of Fisheries and Oceanc con/lnned that the most reamt ~
proposed by 51. Marys' consultant, once presenled In an updaled report, would form an acceptable basis
tor l'bherles Act authorization for C1ltenttion of the Westslde Creek and Marsh. 111ese plans am
consistent with the approach recommended in the Trust's November 1995 report
Swnmaxy and Reqllestfor Ac:tlon
The Trust has carried out extensive work at the request of CounciL The Trust is wilting to raise the
question of the avaUablUIy of the "Hydro North" property wIth senior cxecutlws of Ontario Hydro.
To make such an Inquiry, the Trust needs a clear request to Ontario Hydro from Council askIng whether,
"in principle" this land could be available at fair market value to help resolve the Weststde Creek
Marsh Issue."
I wiD attend Collncil meeting On March 24 10 present this report and will be pleased 10 provide, any
clarification or additionallnfonnation required.
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
METRO CLERK
Novina Wong
, Me1ropo/itBn CIed<
Ralph Walton
Deputy Metropob-tan Clerk
The Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto
55 John Street
Stn. 1071, 7th Rr., Metro Hall
T omnIa; OIl! M5V 3C6
Fax (416) 392-2980
Telephone (416) 39 2-8670
metrOClerk@metrodesk.metrotor.on.cc:
hltp://www.metrotor.on.ca
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COpy
The Honourable Michael D. Harris
Premier
Province of Ontario
Room 281, Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario
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Sir:
The Metropolitan Council at Its meeting held on March 6, 1997, considered the attached report, dated
March 5, 1997, from the Acting Chief Administrative Officer, entitled "Comments on Proposed
Framework for a Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB)".
Council also had before It, during consideration of the aforementioned report, the following:
0) briefing notes (March 5, 1997) prepared' bY the' cO.POrate Policy and Planning DMsion, Chief
Administrator's Office, entitled "Comments on Proposed Framework for a Greater Toronto
Services Board (GTSB)"; and
Oil communication (February 19, 1997) from Mr. J. Surfus. Dexter, MIchigan, submitting comments
regarding the establishment of the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB).
Counci adopted the report dated March 5, 1997, from the Acting Chief Administrative Officer, headed
"Convnents on Proposed Framework for a Greater Toronto ServIces Board (GTSB)", subject to:
(1) amending Recommendation No. (1) embodied therein by deleting the words "this report be
adopted as Councll's position on the establishment of the Greater Toronto Services Board, and
Council recommend to the Provincial Govemment that", and Inserting In lieu thereof the
following:
"(a) Metropolitan Council reiterate Its position as set out in 'No Tumlng Back _
A Proposal for Change', as It pertains to Greater Toronto Area-wide
governance;
(b) Metropolitan CouncD request that any framework adopted by the ProvInclaI
Govemment for the Greater Toronto SeIVIces Board be Implemented In a
manner consistent with the prinCiples set out In 'No Tumlng Back _ A Proposal
for Change', In particular, that any Greater Toronto Area structure be elected
and have govemmental and revetlUlH'aislng powers; and
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Resolutions Regarding Greater
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of Ontario's position, then the response of the Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto be that",
so that such recommendations shall now read as follows:
"It Is recommended that:
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(a)
Metropolitan Council reiterate its position as set out in 'No Turning
Back - A Proposal for Change', as it pertains to Greater Toronto
Area-wide governance;
(b) Metropolitan Council request that any framework adopted by the
Provincial Government for the Greater Toronto Services Board be
Implemented In a manner consistent with the principles set out in 'No
Turning Back - A Proposal for Change', In particular, that any Greater
Toronto Area structure be elected and have governmental and
revenue-raising powers; and
(c) in the event that Mr. Farrow's draft report becomes the basis for the
Province of Ontario's position, then the response of the Municipality
of Metropolitan Toronto be that:
(i) the principles outlined in this report be used to guide the
creation and evolution of a Greater T oromo Services Board
(GTSB) as a governance structure for the Greater Toronto
region;
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00 a primary focus of the GTSB be on strategic growth
management In the Greater Toronto Area. Thus, developing
and enforcing a framework that reflects strategic objectives
for the Greater Toronto Area, such as limiting sprawl and
supporting Increased densities In order to reduce the capital
and operating costs of development, should be a key role of
the GTSB;
Oil) the initial service responslbDities of the GTSB be limited to the
assumption of responslbllity for GO Transit and the
co-ordlnatlon of local transit across regional boundaries;
(IV) GO Transit continue as Is under the GTSB with the GTSB
becoming, In effect, the Board of Directors for GO Transit:
(v) the Toronto Transit Commission continue as a regional transit
authority within Metropolitan Toronto and regional transit
authorities be established In the regions surrounding
Metropolitan Toronto, for example, Transit West. Transit
North and Transit East, to finance and co-ordlnate local
transit within their respective regions;
(vi) the GTSB co-ordlnate transit between these regional transit
authorities;
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'fi1('riiJil"+ 'GCPTransit's preposaf'that the G"FSB'should control all transit
planning, funding and fares in the Greater Toronto Area not
be supported;
(viii) a legislative framework be established that enables the GTSB
to evolve into a region-wide govemment that takes on more
responsibilities over time and, in time, replaces one of the
remaining tiers of municipal govemment In the Greater
Toronto Area; and
(Ix) membership on the GTSB be based on representation by
population;
(2)
this report be fotWarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing and Mr. MDt Farrow, Special Advisor to the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing on the Greater Toronto Setvices Board project;
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necessary action to give effect thereto."; and
(2) adding thereto the following:
"WHEREAS Mr. Farrow's Discussion Paper refers to the Provlncial Government's
Intention to download responsibility for the sewer and water facilities owned by the
Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA); and
WHEREAS the OONA's activities.rela,te primatjJyto York and Peel Regions; and
WHEREAS Metropolitan Toronto owns its water supply and pollution control
infrastructure; and
WHEREAS there is no compelling reason to Involve Metropolitan Toronto In the
operation of the sewer and water facilities owned by the OCWA at this time;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT MetrOpolitan Councl recommend to the
Provincial Government that the GTSB not be given responsibility for the sewer and
water facilities owned by the OONA'"
Yours truly,
Metropolitan Clerk
R. WaIton/dcm
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'Sam to:
Premier, Province 'OfOiltano
Minister 01 Municipal Affairs and Housing
Mr. MUt Farrow, Special Advisor to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
on the Greater Toronto Services Board Project
Managing Director, GO Transit
General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission
Vice President of Business Development, Ontario Clean Water Agency
Regional Clerks, GT A
Mr. J. Surfus, Dexter, Michigan
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Director, Corporate Polley and Planning
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METRO
CHIEF ADMINISTRATORS OFRCE
The MuniCipality of
Metropoiitan Torente
55 JOhn Street
SIn. 1060, 6th Ar.. Metre ";al!
Toronto. ON M5V 3C6
Fax (416) 392-3751
Telephone 1416) ,39 2-8683
Shirley Hay
,.lc,'Jr.g Chtei Adm;nls(rar/"~e Offk;er
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March 5, 1997
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Metropolitan Council
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COMMENTS ON PROPOSED FRAMEWORK FOR A GREATER TORONTO
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This report responds to the discussion paper by Milt Farrow. the Special Advisor to the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, entitled "Developing the Framework for a Greater Toronto Services
Board.'
Fundino Sources Financiallmolications and Imoact Statement:
The recommendations in this report have no direct financial impact on the Metropol;tan Corporation.
A Greater Toronto Services Board, if established and empowered to levy a charge against
municipalities in the GTA, could have an impact on the Corporation's operating budget. Depending
upon ilS responsibil~ies, a GTSB could also have implicq.tions for the service responsibil~ies of the
Metro government.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1 ) this report be adopted as Councirs pos~ion on the establishment of a Greater T oronlO
Services Board, and Council recommend to the Provincial Government that:
(i) the principles outlined in this report be used to guide the creation and evolution of a
GTSB as a governance structure for the Greater Toronto region;
(ii) a primary focus of the GTSB be on strategic growth management in the GTA. Thus,
developing and enforcing a framework that reflects strategic objectives for the GT A,
such as Iim~ing sprawl and supporting increased densities in order to reduce the
capital and operating costs of development, should be a key role of the GTSB;
(iii) the initial service responsibilities of the GTSB be fimited to the assumption of
responsibility for GO Transit and the coordination of local transit across regional
boundaries;
[lY) GO Transit continue as is under the GTSB with the GTSB becoming, in effect. the
board of directors for GO Transit; ,
(v) the TIC continue as a regional transit authority within Metro, and regional transi1
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West, Transit North and Transit East to finance and coordinate local transit within
their respective regions;
(vi) the GTSB coordinate trans~ between these regional transit authorities;
(vii) GO Transit's proposal that the GTSB should control all transit planning, funding and
fares in the GT A not be supported;
(viii) a legislative framework be established that enables the GTSB to evolve into a
region-wide government that takes on more responsibilities over time and. in time,
replaces one of the remaining tiers of municipal government in t~e GT A; and
(ix) membership on the GTSB be based on representation by population;
(2) this report be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing and Mr. Milt Farrow, the Special Advisor to the Minister on the establishment of a
Greater Toronto Services Board; and
(3) the appropriate Metropol~an Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action
to give effect thereto.
Council Reference/BackoroundlHistorv:
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When the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing introduced Bill 103 into the Legislature on
December 17,1996, he announced the proposed formation of a Greater Toronto Services Board to
coordinate service delivery across the GTA. The Minister subsequently appointed Mr. Milt Farrow as
Special Advisor to the Minister on the developmelll-Of.a,ftamework for the GTSB.
On February 13, 1997 Mr. Farrow released a discussion paper entitled "Developing the Framework
for a Greater Toronto Services Board." He met with MemberS of Council and senior staff on February
21, 1997 for a briefing on the options oudined in the discussion paper. Mr. Farrow has requested
written comments on his discussion paper by the middle of March in order to enable him to submit
his final report and recommendations ,to the. Minister. by the first week..in April, 199LMc Farrow has
indicated that there will be a further opportunity to comment on his final report and recommendations
directly to the Minister. .
The Metropolitan Chairman requested the Acting Chief Administrative Officer to prepare comments
on the discussion paper for Councifs consideration. On February 26, 1997 Council adopted a Notice
of Motion By the Metropolitan Chairman. seconded llY Councillor Griffin. to give consideration to the
report by the Acting Chief Administrative Officer at its next scheduled meeting on March 6, 1997.
This report is based upon input received from Department Heads and comments made by Members
of Council at Mr. Farrow's briefing session on February 21,1997.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
A. Critique of Mr. Farrow's Discussion Paper:
In his discussion paper, Mr. Farrow sets out the scope of his task as being "to help the government
develop a framework for the proposed GTSB." This involves making recommendations about:
authority and powers of the GTSB;
membership of the GTSB;
service responsibilities of the GTSB;
financing of the GTSB;
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timing.
While these represent a wide ranging set of governance parameters, the discussion paper appears
to be driven by two critical assumptions.
(i) The GTSB cannot be perceived to be a level of government The discussion paper refers, on
page 4, to "a strong consensus" that the GTSB should not be a level of government. This
observation is inaccurate. Metro Council, which represents more than half of the population
in the GTA, recommended to the GTA Task Force that the GTA should have a strong,
effective, mutti-functional, directly elected regional government with the power to set policy,
raise revenue and provide services. Metro's position is well documented in "There's No
Turning Back: A Proposal For Change." It is not referred to in Mr. Farrow's discussion paper.
(Ii)' The province has decided to download responsibility for GO Transit and the Ontario Clean
Water Agency (OCWA), therefore these two agencies with service catchments larger than
any single region require a home. In setting out the challenge requiring a GTSB response,
Mr. Farrow quotes the Minister as pointing to the need to coordinate services across the
entire GT A. The paper illustrates this need by referring to the download of responsibility for
GO Transit and the OCWA.
Although passing reference is made in the discussion paper to possible GTSS coordination
of other services such as waste disposal and economic development, the immediate issue
appears to be finding a home for GO Transit and the OCWA. The paper does not address
the question of why it is necessary to go through the exercise of establishing a GTSB to
house these two agencies, especially if 'it"is to"be' prohibited from becoming the kind of
regional govemment envisaged in "There's No Turning Back."
Furthermore, the OCWA's activities relate primarily to York and Peel regions. The discussion
paper does not explain why it would be necessary to draw Metro into a limited GTSB if it
serves primarily as a home for the OCWA.
The cflSCUssion paper assumes that the GTSB will not be another level of govemment but. whichever
way one looks at it. it would be. None of the roles that are considered for the GTSB in Mr. Farrow's
paper can be implemented without a clear statutory mandate.
There is no clear discussion of what the GTSS is meant to accomplish other than a reference to the
Minister's statement that there should be a GTSB and an assumption that it cannot be a level of
govenvnent. Without more clarity around the objectives of the exercise, it is cflfficutt to assess whether
the cost and effort of legislating a GTSB will achieve any greater coordination or dispute resolution
than are accomplished by the Ontario Municipal Board or existing pan-GTA organizations such as .
the Greater Toronto Coordinating Committee, the Office for the Greater Toronto Area or the GTA
Mayors and Regional Chairs Committee.
B. Metro Council's Position on GTA Governance;
Principles:
As noted above, Metro Council has a weR-known position on GTA governance which it adopted on
. August 16, 1995. That position was explained in the report entitled "There's No Turning Back: A
Proposal for Change: The core of the governance proposal in "There's No Turning Back" was
premised on the replacement of the fIVe existing GtA regions by a GTA regional government that
~Id be at least as effective and accountable as the existing Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto.
The municipal govemment reforms announced by the.Er<l1Iincial government in Bill 1 03 and during
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government must be rethought. For example, a single city that replaced Metro and its constituent
municipalities would be capable of taking on some of the functions that Council had recommended
fall within the jurisdiction of the GTA regional government. However the underlying principles that
informed Council's position in t 995 are still valid. These principles are outlined below and should be
taken into account in the development of the SelVices Board model.
The fundamental problem today is that the social and economic region - the true metropolitan
area of Toronto - has outgrown the statutory boundaries of the metropolitan council that was
established to plan and manage its growth. The government of the region is politically
fragmented, even with the existence of the proposed new single City of Toronto. The new
city's boundaries, following Metro's current boundaries, are considerably smaller than the
actual physical and economic extent of the region. The region is under bounded.
Because responsibility for region-wide government is fragmented, it is uncoordinated. There
are no clear lines of authority and responsibility for region-wide government so accountability
suffers. Even more problematic, individual regional governments lack the capacity to meet
region-wide needs. As was discussed in "There's No Turning BacK: fragmentation at the
region-wide level is inefficient and unfair. It is unfair because some jurisdictions, primarily
Metro Toronto. bear an inequitable and increasingly unsustainable burden of costs that
should be shared more broadly across the entire region.
The governance model that is developed for the GT A must provide the framework to address
these issues.
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The GT A authority must have the capacity to plan for the management of growth of the entire
region. The consumption of new land and the provision of an expensive infrastructure must
be planned, controlled and coordinate(L.This.is~mpossible without a region-wide planning
function with teeth.
A great deal is heard about the principle of efficiency guiding decision making and selVice
provision. Equally important is the principle of equity. Equity and efficiency must be defined
over the entire region, not over small arbitrary parts of it.
The social costs and responsibilities of growth and change in the entire region, particularly
with respect to the most disadvantaged in society, must be shared. The fact that the poor
may be disproportionately concentrated in a few jurisdictiOns does not absolve other
jurisdictions in the GT A from sharing the social burden. These poor belong to the entire
region.
It is more critical now than ever before, with the downloading of social selVices, long term
care, publiC health and social housing costs to the municipal level. that these costs are
shared equitably across the GTA region. It follows, therefore, that the GTA authority must
have the power to raise revenue based on the GTA-wide pooling of assessment for certain
purposes.
The GTA authority presents an opportunity to mitigate the potentially socially dIvisive and
damaging impacts of the provincial government's disentanglement decisions. If the GT A is
a single social and economic region, and it is, then it must be treated as such and governed
as such,
The establishment of a set of special purpose bodies to manage region-wide functions is
definitely not recommended. Special purpose bodies are part of the problem. not part of the
solution. They would simply exacerbate the fragmentation, confusion and lack of
acc:ountability that currently plague the GTA.
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accountable, effective and responsible region-wide government that can render one of the
two remaining levels of government in the 905 belt obsolete.
Metro Council remains committed to the principle that all government functions should be
accountable and understandable. They should be delivered by units of government that are
directly accountable to the electorate. Citizens must be able to know who is in charge and
should be able to influence directly through the ballot box the people who are responsible.
This principle applies as much to a GTA-wide authority as to any existing municipal
government wnhin the region.
On February 28, 1996 Council reiterated its commitment to the above-noted principles and the
governance model for the GTA outlined in "There's No Turning Back: a Proposal for Change" when
Council adopted a critique of the final report of the GTA Task Force, which was released on January
t6,1996.
The GTA Task Force recommended the elimination of the Metro and regional governments and their
replacement by a weak body at the GTA level that did not satisty the principles of direct election.
accountability or effectiveness, as set out in "There's No Turning Back: a Proposal for Change", and
also recommended a bizarre. confusing, inefficient and unaccountable structure for service delivery
including the creation of myriad special purpose bodies, boards and special service districts which
failed to satisty even the GTA Task Force's own benchmarks. Council further resolved that, if it had
to choose between the status quo and the GTA Task Force governance model, it would choose the
status quo.
Implementation:
The principles outlined above remain a sound basis for what a Greater Toronto government should
evolve into. At the same time, it is clear that n will not be possible to achieve the kind of Greater
Toronto regional government proposed by Metro Council in a single step because:
the regions in the suburban 905, be~ surrounding, Metro Toronto and . the provincial
government have not demonstrated the political will to create a strong and effective regional
government for the GTA at this time;
too many other changes are underway. The dust of amalgamation and provincial
downloading of service and financial responsibilities needs to settle: and
there is a case to be made that, from Metro's perspective, it may be premature to make too
many recommendations about the function, financing and fonn of a GTSB at this time. Such
recommendations may be more appropriately made by the council of the new city, if Bill 103
becomes law. As it detennines its own structure and governance processes, the council of
the new city will be dealing wnh the questions of what role the new city should be playing in
the Greater Toronto region.
Nevertheless. if the provincial 9OV8mment is detennined to take some steps now toward the
establishment of a GTSB. it is important that Metro Council:
grasp the opportunity to influence the fonnative stages of a Greater Toronto government
while there is an interest at the provincial level; and
attempt to ensure that the provincial government's immediate logistical dilemmas (the
downloading of responsibility for GO Transn and the OCWA) are not used as an excuse to
cast the GTSB in a tonn that may preclUde its evolution into an effective and accountable
government that can replace one of the tiers of government throughout the GTA and satisty
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Therefore, it is proposed that the following recommendations be made to the provincial government
regarding the creation of a GTSB.
(i) The principles outlined in this report be used to guide the creation and evolution of a GTSB
as a governance structure for the Greater Toronto region.
(ii) A primary focus of the GTSB must be on strategic growth management in the GT A. Even if
the GTSB is by definition a services board, this role has fundamental implications for planning
and growth management objectives. The provision of infrastructure and regional services
inevitably raises issues such as:
how much urbanized land is desirable in the GTA?
at what densities?
what is an environmentally sustainable level of development in the GTA?
The GTSB will need to know the answers to these questions in order to make decisions
about planning and coordination of infrastructure. The answers should not emerge from ad
hoc servicing decisions. They should come from officially adopted regional and GTA-wide
plans.
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Currently there is a sharp difference between development patterns within Metro and those
in the rest of the GT A. Growth in suburbs outside Metro is primarily greenfield development,
which can continue only if servicing is extended even further. As most of this outer suburb
development is low density. servicing is very costly. Within Metro. the development focus is
on further concentration and takes advantage of existing services. Although the services
within Metro have been built. they are generally older and in need of maintenance and
rehabilitation. Therefore, there will be.,competing.financiaLdemands for new suburban,
services and the cost of maintaining existing services within Metro. Spending priorities of the
GTSB could determine the form and cost of development in the GT A and be a critical growth
management instrument.
Thus developing and enforcing a framework that reflects strategic objectives for the GTA.
such as limiting sprawl and supporting.increased densities morder to reduce. the capital and .
operating costs of development. should be a key role of the GTSB.
(iii) The initial service responsibilities of the GTSB should' be limited to the assumption of
responsibility for GO Transit and the coordination of local transit across regional boundaries.
Once the GTSB has developed a track record. additional responsibilities could be added
subsequently at the reciuest of constituent municipalities.
If the provincial government does not intend to establish a full fledged GTA government that
is capable of replacing the existing regional governments at this time, caution must be applied
in the assignment of initial responsibilities to a GTSB. Considering the "menu' of potential
service responsibilities noted in Mr. Farrow's report, there is a risk to Metro that the costs of
hard services could be shared across the GTA but not social services. This would entail a
transfer of resources from Metro to pay for growth in the 905 suburbs without a
corresponding transfer from the 905 suburbs to Metro to pay for the consequences of growth
and economic change.
Therefore, it is proposed that, initiaUy, a GTSB have just one area of service responsibility
with a realistic chance of success. The downloading of GO Transit provides an opportunity
to "lest drive" a GTSB role in the coordination of public transit. The role should be simple and
Sb a;gtItforward. It is recommended that:
(ivl GO Transit should continue as is under the GTSB with the GTSB becoming. in effect. the
board of directors for GO Transit. The funding for GQ Transit will become a 100 percent
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municipal responsibility in 1998, so the GTSB will have to determine a funding formula for GO
Transit.
(v) The TIC should continue as a regional transit authority within Metro, and regional transit
authorities should be established in the regions surrounding Metro. for example, Transit
West, Transit North and Transit East. Regional Transit Authorities would finance and
coordinate local transit within their respective regions.
(vi) The GTSB should coordinate transit between these regional transit authorities.
(vii) GO Transit's proposal that the GTSB should control all transit planning. funding and fares in
the GTA should not be supported.
GO Transit's position is contained in a paper entitled. "Building the Future: Thirty Years of
T A TOA." GO Transit's proposal should be opposed because it would undermine the relatively
strong financial position of the TIC. The TIC recovers 76 percent of its operating costs from
the farebox and receives a SUbsidy of 43 cents per trip. The subsidy requirements for the
smaller transit systems around Metro range from 88 cents to $2.30 per trip so there is a
danger that subsidies would be transferred to the less efficient systems at the cost of the
TIC.
Metro should take the position that the GTSB should deal with the immediate problems. GO
Transit and inter-regional coordination - and allow for local autonomy among the regional
transit authorities. This combination has the best chance of increasing GTA transit uSe
affordably.
(viii). A legislative mmework should be established that enables the GTSB to evolve. take on more
responsibilitie:; over time and, in time, replace one of the remaining tiers of municipal
government in the GTA. '
When Metro was first established, it was provided with most of the powers that it now has to
levy a, charge ,against its constituent municipalities,based on the value ,of their assessment
base. to set priJrities. to plan and provide services. The range of its service responsibilities
was added to over time rather than. its specific powers. This is a precedent that could be
followed in the case of the evolution of a Greater Toronto govemment.
This report proposes that the initial responsibilities of the GTSB be very limited. If the GTSB
is recognized ,as a tier of government at the outset. then,over time responsibilities can be
added at the I'equest of member municipalities, perhaps using the migration of poWers
provisions contained in Bill 26 (that is. the new sections 209.1 to 209.6 of the Municipal Act).
(ix) Membership on the GTSB should be based on representation by population. If any of the
recommenda!ic>ns in this report are acted upon, the GTSB will be making decisions that
involve selting service priorities, raising revenue and allocating resources. It is critical.
therefore. that :the GTSB be an accountable and responsible body.
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If the GlSB is to be something more than the existing coordinating mechanisms such as the OGTA.
. GTCC and Mayors' and Regional Chairs' Committee, then it requires teeth in the fonn of policy setting
and implementation powers. With these powers, the GTSB starts to look like a government with
implic.ali..lS for its financ:ial and legislative capacity, accountability and representativeness. at which
point questions have tel be asked about what happens to the existing regional governments in the
GTA. lbese questions itre not being asked in Mr. Farrow's paper. The disaJssion paper provides no
evidence that the potential exists for the GTSB to evolve inio a level of regional government that could
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This report present Metro Council's position on the establishment of a Greater Toronto SelVices
Board. It is recommended that:
(i) the principles outlined in this report be used to guide the creation and evolution of a GTSB
as a governance structure for the Greater Toronto region;
(ii) a primary focus of the GTSB be on strategic growth management in the GTA. Thus,
developing and enforcing a framework that reflects strategic objectives for the GT A, such as
limiting sprawl and supporting increased densities in order to reduce the capital and operating
costs of development, should be a key role of a GTSB;
(Hi) the initial selViee responsibilities of the GTSB be Iiinited to the assumption of responsibility
for GO Transit and the coordination of local transit across regional boundaries;
(iv) GO Transit continue as is under the GTSB with the GTSB becoming, in effect, the board of
directors for GO Transit;
(v) the TIC continue as a regional transit authority within Metro, and regional transit authorities
be established in the regions surrounding Metro. for example, Transit West, Transit North and
Transit East to finance and coordinate local transit within their respective regions;
(vi) the GTSB coordinate transit between the~e regional transit authorities;
(vii) GO Transit's proposal that the GTSB should control all transit planning, funding and fares in
the GTA not be supported;
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(viii) . a legislative framework be'established thatenables,the GTSB to evolve into a region-wide
government that takes on more responsibilities over time and. in time, replaces one of the
remaining tiers of municipal government in the GTA; and
(ix) membership on the GTSB be based on representation by population.
SummalV Chart:
This report conforms with the following:
Council Approved Three-year Plan
Approved Capital Budget
Standing Committee Approved
prooram Prio .
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Corporate personnel and
Administrative Policies
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Approved Current Budget
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Metro Official Plan
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CHJEF AOMlNISTRAlORS OFFICE
TheMunicipaJityol
Metropolitan Toronto
55 John Street
Sin. 1060, 6th FIr., Metro Hal
Toronto, ON M5V 3C6
Fax (416) 39 2-3751
Telephone (416) 39 2-8637
Shirley Hay
Acting ChielAdministratNe OffIcer
METRO BRIEFING NOTE
Comments on Proposed FrlUneWOrk for a Greater Toronto Area Services Board
(GTSB)
Council Meeting, March 6, 1997
Report before Council today proposes Metro response to Milt Fmow's discussion
paper about a framework for a Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB).
The report, before Council today reiterates our commitment to real region-wide
government in the GT A, not some half-baked unelected coordinating committee that
has no authority to act on its will or to represent the common interests of people
across the region.
Simply put, this Council is committed toa directly.elected, strong government at the
GT A level - a goveimnent that has the power to set policies and priorities, raise
revenue from a pooled GT A-wide assessment base and provide services across the
regIOn.
Council rejected Anne Golden',s weak,. unaccountable"ineffectiveexcuse for,a GT A
government with its confusing, bizarre, unaccountable tangle of special purpose body
service delivery districts and agencies.
We're recommending to the provincial government a set of principles to guide the
creation and evolution of the GTSB as a governance structure for the GT A.
These are the same principles that Council submitted to the GT A Task Force in
"There's No Turning Back."
There's a strong resistance to real GT A regional government among the 90Sers and
at the province. That resistance has clearly influenced Milt Fmow's discussion paper
which, frankly, was pretty wishy-washy. His starting premise in setting out options
for the framework for a GTA government was that it should not be perceived to be
a government
The reality is that, much as we remain finn to our principles, the GT A government
that we proposed will not happen in one step. So the report before Council is taking
a cautious approach in proposing a first step.
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Because the Minister committed to setting up a GTSB this year, there is a window
of opportunity. As the Acting CAO says in the report, we should grasp the
opportunity. However, we must take care that whatever is put in place this year is a
step in the right direction. A step that leads towards an accountable, effective and real
GTA government that can replace one of the existing tiers of government. We have
to avoid any step that blocks that direction.
That is why the report is proposing that the province concentrate initially on putting
in place a legislative framework that enables a GTSB - as the incipient GT A
government to have the power to set priorities, levy a charge against the assessment
value of constituent municipalities and implement its decisions. In other words put
the tool kit in place at the outset. The specific responsibilities can grow in time. This
was how Metro began. Metro's powers as a government were put in place at the
outset. Specific service responsibilities were added over time. This seems to me to
be a fine precedent to follow. So the report says start with the legislative framework-
and that's recommendation (I)(viii).
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It also says make sure that the main focus of the GTSB is on strategic growth
management. Any responsibility for the coordination of infrastructure development
or renewal will come down to questions about how we handle urban growth. Do we
want to sprawl? Do we want to reurbanize existing serviced areas? There must be a
growth management strategy,at..the GTA-level.,1bis was one of the messages that
experts from the United States gave us at the Cities of Tomorrow forum last
November. That's recommendation (I )(ii).
The legislative framework and the planning focus are key. On specific service
responsibilities;let.'s be-a littlemore-cautious,until we.sce,how this thing works. I am
concerned that if we rush in with a long list of service responsibilities, given some
of the resistance in the 90S, we could end up with a GTSB pulling money out of
Metro to pay for the hard infrastIUcture to support growth in the 90S regions but no
reciprocal transfer of resources from the suburbs to pay for the social costs of growth
that are right here in Metro.
So the report recommends beginning with just one service responsibility and seeing
how that goes. The transfer of responsibility for GO Transit gives us an opportunity
"*> test drive a service area. And that's what is recommended in the report.
Start with:
(I) a legislative framework; and
(2) a "walk before you run" approach with one service area.
Circlllated to: Chairman Tonks
Shirley Hoy
Prepared by: COlpOrate Policy & Planning Division
Date: March 5,1997
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Milt Farrow. Special Advisor
Greater Toronto Services Board
777 Bay St.. 13th Floor
,Toronto, ON M5G 2E5
Dear Mr. Farrow.
I am writing to officially place comments on the record regarding the establishment of the Greater Toronto
Services Board (GTSB). I realize that it is probably very unusual for someone from SO far a""llY to provide
comments on this issue. but if you' II hear me out. I think you' II understand why.
As outlined in your report. Develooinl' the Framework for a Oreater Toronto Service< Board. there is "a need for a
service board to coordinate Greater Toronto Area (GT A)-wide services. such as... waste managernenl.- Further.
your report identilies solid waste disposal as a service that need.~ better coordination and planning, most likely by
the UTSI3. TIle role of the GTSB in solid wao;te disposal (among other services) for the GTA could include:
slr.tegic planlling, coordination. management. delivery, displlte resolution. and capital generati....
Further. your report states that an issue to be considered when determining the size alld composition of.the GTSI3
is the "relationship between the GTSIl and municipalilies outside Ihe GT A that receive or participate ill
cross-boundary services. - The Who Does What Paftel-suggeSt~(" thatllies.; municipalilies "should be able to
participate in Ihe service coordination when it makes sense for Ihem 10 do so- perbaps as "participants in Ihe
decisioo-making process. - As outlined in Ihe report. Ihese municipalilies could have full representation 1lI. the
(iTSR or perhaps as part of subcomm iltees relating 10 Ihe service in question. such a.. solid waste disposal.
You may ask why am I highlighring these points from your report? Let me explain. As you may know. ill
December 19% Ihe Toronto Metro Council awarded a solid waste disposal contract 10 Al'l in Woshtenaw Cuunty,
Mid.igan. For live years. beginning in 1998. Toronlo's garbage will be shil'fled truck-by-truck to IlFrs Arhur
Ilills landfill here. Up to 500.000 Ions of garbage per year (or 40 truckloads per day) will make its Way From Ihe
<iT A to Washlenaw County and be disposed of here.
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Ann Arbor. Michigan is located near the landlill and much of Ann ArbOr's and Washtenaw COlInty's garbage also
ends up in this landlill. Any leaks or releases from this landlill would directly a!Tect residents oFWashtenaw
County. Further. disposal of T O1'onIO' s garbage in Ihe landfill directly reduces the eapacity of Ihe landfill fitr FUlure
Ann Arbor waste. Therefore, decisions thai have been made by Ihe Toronlo Metro Council and perhaps Future
decisions made by the GTSA about solid waste have a direct impact OIl Ihe residents of Ann Arbor. as long as
Toronto's garbage is being disposed here.
Therefore., as a municipal enlily who "participates in cross-boundary service.... I contend that a representative Ifom
Ann Arbor has the righl to "participate in the decision making process-. as outlined in your rq>ort. As long as
Toronlo is disposing orits garbage at the ArbOr Hills landlill. I feel il is fully within OlIr rights 10 request that we
have rqx ~_.tation OIl the GTSB. eilher through full representatiOll or as part of any solid waste disposal
subcommittee. We feellhat il does "make sense- as indicaled in your report.
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Greater Toronto Services Board
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I f the OTSB is to truly reflect the views and opinions of all the municipalities which its services aJTect. "nn Arbor
mllst be considered an affected community and therefore have representation. If nbl. the OTSB will not fully serve
the purpose which. I believe, it is being created to serve.
Alternatively, as part ofthis process. those who are in a position to decide how the OTSB will be setup and who
will be represented. could recommend that the contract with BFI be nullified. The decision makers could then
avoid the potential difficult situation of determining how the interests of Ann Arbor. who no doubt will be affected
hy solid waste disposal decisions, can be represented on the OTSB.
I am very interested in hearing the views of the decision makers on this issue. We in the Ann Arbor area do nlll
particularly want to gel involved in governance of citizens ofthe-OTA, but we feel that we have no chuice but to
make our voices heard when decisions are being made that affect us directly.
I am personally not an official representative of the City of Ann Arbor. but I am doing this as a concerned citizen
uf Washtenaw County. I alii keeping Ann Arbor City Council apprised of my efforts and will inform them of the
r,",lIlts ofthi. letter.
Please contact me if you have any questions or require any further information. I would definitely like to obtain a
copy of the published final recommendations. I am most interested in hearing your re.<;ponse.
Sincerely.
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Jeff Surfw<
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Ann Arbor City Council .
AI Leach. Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and I lousing
Norman Sterling. Ontario Minister of Environment and Energy
Tormlto Metro Cuuncil
Tormllo Environmental Alliance
CitZCllS' F.nvironmental Alliance ufSuuthwest Ontario
Ontario Environment Network
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Communications for Direction
March 24, 1997
Suggested Disposition
THAT the correspondence dated March 3, 1997, from
Roslyn Campbell, 10 Argyle Street, Bowmanville,
LIC IJl, regarding fluoridation of the Municipality's
water, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to staff to be
considered in conjunction with the subject matter; and
THAT Roslyn Campbell be advised of Council's decision.
THAT the correspondence dated March 6, 1997, from Kerry
Meydam, 3828 Trulls Road, Courtice, LIE 2L3, regarding
the Municipal Tree Preservation By-law, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of
Planning & Development to be considered in conjunction
with the subject matter; and
THAT Kerry Meydam be advised of Council's decision.
For the direction of Council.
THAT the correspondence dated March 10, 1997, from
Cheryl Reynolds, regarding fluoridation of the
Municipality's water, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to staff to be
considered in conjunction with the subject matter; and
THAT Cheryl Reynolds be advised of Council's decision.
THAT the correspondence dated March 3, 1997, from
Christine Kent, President, Canadian Mental Health
Association, requesting proclamation of Mental Health
Week, be received;
THAT the week of May 5 - 11, 1997, be proclaimed
"Mental Health Week" in the Municipality of Clarington
and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and
THAT Christine Kent be advised of Council's decision.
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For the direction of Council.
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THAT the correspondence dated March 13, 1997, from Bill
and Betty Ryckman regarding fluoridation of the
Municipality's water, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to staff to be
considered in conjunction with the subject matter; and
THAT Bill and Betty Ryckman be advised of Council's
decision.
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For the direction of Council.
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THAT the correspondence dated March 1, 1997, from
Brenda Peltier, Recording Secretary, Guiders of
Lighthouse District, regarding difficulties encountered
with respect to recreational facilities for group
events, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of
Community Services for review and response; and
THAT Brenda Peltier be advised of Council's decision.
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For the direction of Council.
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THAT the Application to Manage and Conduct a Break Open
Ticket Lottery submitted by the Durham Minor Summer
Hockey Club, be received;
THAT the request of the Durham Minor Summer Hockey Club
be approved subject to the applicant complying with the
terms and 9onditions imposed by the Municipality and
the Province; and
THAT John Rutledge, Chairman, be advised of Council's
decision.
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For the direction of Council.
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For the direction of Council.
For the direction of Council.
For the direction of Council.
For the direction of Council.
For the direction of Council.
For the direction of Council.
For the direction of Council.
THAT the correspondence dated March 17, 1997, from Ken
Burford, Acting President, Citizens' Coalition Against
Noise, requesting proclamation of International Noise
Awareness Day, be received;
THAT April 24, 1997, be proclaimed "International Noise
Awareness Day" in the MuniCipality of Clarington and
advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and
THAT Ken Burford be advised of Council's decision.
For the direction of Council.
For the direction of Council.
THAT the Application for a Hawker and Pedlar Licence
received from David L. Porter, requesting permission to
sell fireworks in the Municipality of Clarington, be
received; and
THAT the Clerk be authorized to issue a Hawker and
Pedlar Licence to Mr. Porter allowing him to sell
fireworks in the Municipality of Clarington provided he
complies with the terms and conditions of By-law
92-160, a by-law to regulate the setting off of
fireworks and the sale of fireworks.
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For the direction of Council.
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THAT the Application for a Hawker and Pedlar Licence
received from Frank McCammond, requesting permission to
sell fireworks in the Municipality of Clarington, be
received; and
THAT the Clerk be authorized to issue a Hawker and
Pedlar Licence to Mr. McCammond to sell fireworks in
the Municipality of Clarington provided he complies
with the terms and conditions of By-law 92-160,
a by-law to regulate the setting off of fireworks and
the sale of fireworks.
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THAT the correspondence dated March 19, 1997, from
Ross Pym, Race Director, Canadian Cross Training Club,
regarding the 1997 Ontario Duathlon Championship Races,
be received;
THAT permission be granted to the Canadian Cross
Training Club to hold the 1997 Championship Races in
the Municipality of Clarington, provided the Club
applies and obtains a Road Occupancy Permit from the
Public Works Department; and
THAT Ross Pym be advised of Council's decision.
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MAR 1 0 1997
MUNICIPALllY OF ClARINGTON
MAYOR'S OFFICE
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March!" 1997
Municipality ofClarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
LIC 3A6
AGENu.~
Mayor Hamre and Members of Council,
In a letter dated April 8, 1996, I requested that Council consider enacting a Municipal Tree By-law,
Re: Mwticipal Tree Preservation By-Law (PD-31-97)
which would be more comprehensive than the present Regional Tree By-law. I also asked that I be
infortued of Comlcil's decision regarding a Municipal Tree By-law, and to date have received no
notification of the proposal.
[ respectfully request that my name be included on the list of interested parlies conceming this issue.
Regardiug PD-3 I -97, which was presented to the General Purpose and Administration Coll1111ittee on
Monday, March 3, my concern is with the size requirenlent for designation as a woodlot In section 3.3
of the report (page 4), a "woodlot' is defined as any area 0.4 ha (1 acre) or greater which contains a
specified number of trees.
It is my understanding that the intent ofthis by-law to afford the municipality more latitude in the
protection of woodlots than the limitatiOll'l of the Region's Tree Conservation By-law will allow.
Durham Region By-law # 194-91 (free conservation By-law) states (Section 2) that, "This By-law
shall apply to all woodlots of 0.5 acre or more in size in the Region."
Our new Municipal Tree Preservation By-law defines a woodlot as 1 acre or greater in size, which in
my opinion will severely restrict the Mmucipality's effectiveness in dealing withunlawfhl tree cutting.
I believe the Municipal and Regional definition of woodlot should both be .5 acre rather than the
discrepancy we will now have. Many of the woodlots in the urban areas of Claringtonhave already
been reduced in size to less than 1 full acre, and some protection is needed for mature woodlots less
than that size.
Please consider my COllU1lents prior to passing this by-law. Overall, the proposed by-law is very much
\\11at we need, and I appreciate the work of our Planning Department on this issue. My main COllcem
is with the size designation for a woodlot. r '-O:STR'IBUTION-"1
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Telnphone (11051 967-7797
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Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bow-manville, Ontario
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Our Company The Basket Case is seekin~ pennission If,! ~cll !Iowm from
municipally owned property on the weekends of March 28, 29, 30 and May 10, II, 1997.
We wnlllil J:,t. .,dliuK UIlIl.." S/W comer of King Sl. &; I-rlUlk ::it.. the comer ofWllvt.r1y
Rd. and Quinn St., the N/e comer of Trulls Rd and Hwy. #2 and the S/E comer of
T uwulill<' ISm.! King St.. We woUld appreciate your assistance in ohlaining this permission
and will provide you with any OUI..r lIl'ccssnry infonnation you requi.... Luuking forward
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. Mlllnici.~i.ty of Clarirn,gton
40 Temperance street
Bowmanville, Ontario
LIC 3A6
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COUNCIL DIRE~ION
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MAYOR'S OfFICI'
I am writing to inform you
our water. Flouride is a
polluted world we live in,
on decreasing the amount of
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that I am opposed to having Flouride in
known toxic chemical! In this already
we should be concentrating our efforts
chemicals we ingest, not adding mor.e to
Contrary to the supporters of flouridation, there really is no
sound proof that flouride prevents tooth decay.
We are one of the few developed countries that still flouridate our
water. Maybe we should be taking a closer look at the effects of
flouride and the human body. Flouride can increase the lead levels
in tap water (and we know lead is a toxic metal contaminant),
adding to the health risk.
There is a growing number of households out there filtering their
water, installing expensive water purification systems and buying
distilled water. In fact its a burgeoning business. What does
that say to you? Your constituents do not want to put more
chemicals in their bodies.
If there are people who really want more flouride for the sake of
their children's teeth then they can get prescriptions from their
dentists, but please don't presume that the whole of us want it.
Please consider this carefully.
Thank you,
CO/ ~T-f~~
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Bowmanville
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111 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario L 1G 484
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March 3,1997
Mayor Diane Hamre
Municipality of CIarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
LIC 3A6
AGENDA
Dear Mayor Hamre:
Since 1952, Mental Health Week in Canada has traditionally been held during the first week of
May. This year the official dates for this week are Monday May s<h to Sunday May 11th.
The Durham Branch of the Canadian mental Health Association would like to take this
opportunity to ask you to officially proclaim "Mental Health Week" in the Municipality of
CIarington.
As you know the purpose ofMentaI Health Week is to remind our fellow citizens of the necessity
for emotional well-being and to alert them to the issues surrounding mental health in our
community.
Our message is that we must all look afer our emotional well-being, and year round we strive to
provide people with the tools to improve their mental health.
We would appreciate your help in supporting our efforts by officially procl";~;ng Mental Health
Week in the Municipality ofCIarington. . I DISmTION
CLERK .._._
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Christine Kent
President
MAR 1 7. 1997
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Durham East
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Queen's Park Office:
Room lIB N.W.
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Queen's Park, Toronto
Ontario M7 A 1 A6
Tel. 416)325-6745
Fax (416) 325-6255
COnstituency Office:
75 King 51. E.
BowmanviiJe, Ontario
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Tel. 1-800-661-243:
(905) 697-1501
Fax (905-697-1506
March 5, 1997
MUNICIPALITY OF CtARINGTON
MAYOR'S OFFICE AGE N D A
Mayor Diane Hamre & Members of Council
Municipality of CIarington
40 Temperance 51.
Bowmanville, ON
UC 3A6
Dear Mayor Hamre & Council:
Last evening I attended a public meeting in Whitby organized by Mayor Tom
Edwards and Council, regarding the proposed government changes. I would be very
interested in attending a similar forum in your municipality. You could arrange a public
forum or a simple meeting with council.
There are a series of Who Does What Bills for discussion. I want to ensure we
have open communication and am prepared to bring infonnation and ministry staff to
help people understand these important changes. This is a follow-up to my January 22,
1997 memo.
Yours truly,
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Would you please be kind enough to pass this on to Mayor Hamre.
We would appreciate your adding our name to the list of people who do
not wish to have Fluoride added to our drinking water. There is strong
evidence that fluoride has toxic effects and can cause birth defects and
cancer. For the few people who desire fluoride, this can be done at
your dentists ~ffice.
Thank you.
Yours truly
Bill and Betty Ryckman.
billbet@accel.net
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CORPORATE SE,lVIg;:s COMMIsSION
2 Os f!lf.-!!lr ..t ......,. Gled:is Depanment
March 4, 1997
The Right Honourable Jean Chretien
Prime Minister of Canada
The House of Commons
Room 309-S, Centre Block
Ottawa, Ontario, KIA OA6
Dear Sir:
RE: MUNICIPAL CITIZENSIDP CEREMONIES
OUR FILE NO. 13.1
This wiIl advise that COWlciI at its meeting held on February 25, 1997, passed the
following resolution with respect to the subject matter:
"WHEREAS the Federal Government recently announced that it has
discontinued the practice of holding Citizenship Courts to commemorate the
citizenship of new Canadians effective immediately;
AND WHEREAS many new Canadian citizens view their formal proclamation
as a momentous event in their lives as Canadians;
AND WHEREAS the Citizenship Courts have functioned as an important and
integral component of the ceremonial pr:ocess of becoming a new Canadian
. citizen;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Markham
advocates that the Federal Government empower municipalities across
Canada to continue this rich tradition of welcoming new Canadian citizens
through formal citizenship ceremonies to be held in their own communities;
AND THAT the Prime M"mister of Canada, the Right Honourable Jean
Chretien, be requested to support this resolution;
AND FURTHER THAT Municipalities with populations in excess of 50,000
across Canada be canvassed on this matter and invited to write the Federal
Government to indicate their SUpport."
Council of the Town of Markham respectfully requests and would appreciate your .
consideration of the foregOing resolution.
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MAYOR'S OFFICE
March 1, 1997
MuniCipality of Clarington Town Council
To Whom It May Concern:
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We are representatives of Girl Guides of Canada from
Lighthouse District in south BOWmanville. At a recent District
meeting the topic of booking Splash for our March Break swim was
discussed. Guiders representing the 12 units of Sparks,
Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders expressed their concerns about
the difficulties encountered when trying to implement Community
Recreational facilities for group events. The biggest problem
encountered was the fact that these facilities are being mass
booked in the prime times by sports teams that represent
Clarington. We feel there must be a fairer way of making the
time available to other organizations.
When a District representative tried to book Splash for our
Annual March Break Swim we were informed the pool was only
available in the morning on two days during that week. The
observation room was not available for either of those days. In
the past we have had a snack and sing-song upstairs following the
swim. We rely on parents to transport the girls' to and from
Guiding events. Most parents and leaders work during the day
making it impossible for us to utilize the pool at those times.
For this reason we have had to cancel this year's swim leaving
many girls very disappointed.
Guiding is a non-profit organization funded only by our
calendar and cookie sales. Leaders volunteer their time every
week to work with the girls to promote self awareness, leadership
skills and respect for their community. In today's society
promoting community awareness guides today's youth towards a
positive outlQok for their community, which we feel is very
important. When community facilities are unavailable to the
girls, this diminishes the positive outlook which we are trying
to encourag
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Municipalities of Ontario
As the Mega-Week announcements unfold the single most devastating shift, to rural
municipalities, in the whole package is the transfer of the farm tax rebate to the municipal level. This
creates a massive shift from the farmland to the residential tax bill. In our case, using the same mill
rates, it will cost more for the farm tax rebate than we raised for our own pwposes in 1996 effectively
more than doubling the tax rate on residential properties.
Please consider endorsing the following resolution and forward a copy of that endorsement to
the Premier and the appropriate Ministers.
MOVED BY:. Deputy Reeve Steffens
SECONDED BY: Councillor Wallis
WHEREAs the Government of Ontario has announced that the Ontario Farm Rebate program is being
transferred to municipal government and that the mechanism for this will be a new farm land and
managed forest property class that will be taxed at 25% of the residential rate and;
DATE March 4. ]997
RESOLUTION NO. 46/97
WHEREAs it is perceived that such an action and requirement will result in the imposition of an unfair
tax burden on the remaining property tax classifications;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOL YED THAT the Government of Ontairo give its assurance that non farm
and non managed forestry properties will not experience property tax increases as a result of the program
transfer and;
FURTHER THAT should such an action and requirement become a contributing factor to a property tax
increase that the Government of Ontario accept responsibility therefore and Wldertake to provide
municipalities with financial assistance that is sufficient and adequate to negate any resulting increase
to property taxation;
AND FURTHERMORE this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario; our MPP Mr.
Broce Smith; Honourable Mike Hanis Premier; Honourable Noble Villeneuve, Minister of Agriculture
Food & Rural Affairs; Honourable AI Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs; Honourable Ernie Eves,
Minister of Finance; and AMO.
Thank: for your consideration.
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(2)We havs read over this application,
Novs avons Iv la presente demande,
(3) AlIlacls slated and information lurnished herein are true and correct,
Tous le$ failS indiques elles renseignements lournis dans les prUenles sont veridiques at exacts,
(4) We-are the holders oj lhe oltices with descriptive tiUe as sel OUt and appearing under our respective !Signatures below.
Nous 8Ssumons les fonc:lions comlspondanl aulC tilres specifies sous nOl signalures respeClives ci-dessous.
(5) We understand thai if a licence is grenled, Sreak Open Tldl.ets may noI be !Sold outlide of &he premises entered on the application and
specifl8d in the: licence.
Nous compren~s que "un permls 8st.ocordt,les bUlet, "enltres ne pourronl6tre wndu. que dan.les Iocaux In,crils sur Ia
demande etspecifies sur Ie permis,
(6) We have read, and haIR in our possession, and agree 10 rompl)' wilh, a slatement c: the Terms and COnditiOflS under which the Break
Open Tickellic:ence is issued.
NOlls avons lu l'expose des conditions de dl!fivrance du permis de 10lerie de billets ill len6lres, nous Ie gardonl en noIre possession el
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(7) We undersland lhal tnoS licence shall be valid during ilS ell~1ive pertod only so long as the lerms and conditions to which such liceftce
is subject have been complied with and that a Dreach ola term or condition may c:ause the licence to be!Xlm& null and void,
Neus cemprenons bien Que Ie permis no sera valide pendanlla periode Clu'il couvrira Clue clans la mesure aU ses conditions seront
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CI1Y OF SCARBOROUGH
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Drew Westwater,
A;f,tC. T., C.M.O.,C.M.C.,
City Clerk
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150 Borough Drive
Scarborough, Ontario
Candela M 1 P 4N7
Refer: Betty Henderson, 396-7138
Telephone (416) 396.7279
Fax No. (416) 396-4301
March 10, 1997
Ms. Patti Barrie,
Clerk,
Municipality of Clarington,
40 Temperance Street,
Bowmanville, ON LlC 3A6
Dear Ms. Barrie:
Re: Communication from AMO - AMO Municipal Alert
AMO Meets with Kev Ministers to Discuss 'Who Does What'
The Council of the City of Scarborough" at its meeting held on March 4, 1997, adopted the
follov.ing resolution, and directed that it be forwarded to your Council with a request for
endorsement of same.
"WHEREAS Scarborough COWlcil is firmly opposed to the provincial government's package
of Who Does What reforms;
AND WHEREAS Scarborough Council believes that soft services such as social assistance
should be primarily funded at the provincial level;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government's Who Does What Package is an obvious
attempt to download costs to the municipalities;
AND WHEREAS agreeing to anything short of a m~or rewriting of the Who Does What
reforms and the complete rejection of amalgamation is unacceptable and harmful to our efforts
to comince the Provincial Government to reconsider its positions on these issues;
AND WHEREAS AMO's reported discussions with the province may leave a false impression
that the minor changes being discussed will be enough to prevent the inevitable increases in
property taxes and/or decreases in service levels that amalgaination and the Provincial
downloading will create; now
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Scarborough COWlciI emphatically urge AMO to
support nothing short of a complete rewriting of the Who Does What reforms and the absolute
rejection of the Province's Megacity proposal;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities
with over 50,000 population requesting them to endorse this resolution and advise AMO of our
concerns."
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""" J\ll~n W. furlong
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Catherine L. Salmers
A. Alan H. Strike, Q.C.
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Bowmanville
February 25, 1997
Reply to:
Clerks Department
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
L1C 3A6
Attention: Patti Barrie
Dear Ms. Barrie:
Re: Development Charges By-Law Complaint
Earl and Valerie Walsh
Part of Lot 5, Concession 8 (Darlington)
We are the Solicitors for Earl and Valerie Walsh who wish to file
a complaint pursuant to Section 8(1) (d) of the Development Charges
Act (R.S.O. 1990 Chap. D.9). On November 27, 1996, the Walshs
obtained a Building Permit from the Municipality to replace the
house on their property which had been destroyed by fire. They had
to pay a lot development charge at the time and believe that the
MuniCipality's Development Charges, By-Law No. 92-105, was applied
in error. The Municipality is not required to provide any new
services that were not already being provided when original house
burned down.
Attached to this letter are the facts and reasons for the
complaint.
Please forward the notice of the
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In May, ~990, the Walsh
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~989, Earl Walsh applied to the Durham Department
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In June, 1990, Earl Walsh approached the Municipality to
obtain a building permit but was advised one would not be
issued because the property had no frontage on an open public
road.
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After trying to negotiate a solution with the Municipality and
C.L.O.C.A. periodically since they were denied a building
permit in 1990, the Walsh were finally able to convince an
owner of adjacent lands to sell them a strip of land on which
C.L.O.C.A. would allow them to build a road to provide their
property the frontage required to get a building permit.
The Walsh obtained a building permit on November 27, ~996 ,
and paid the lot development charge to the Municipality at the
time.
The original house on the property was destroyed by fire in
1987 and would have been replaced in 1990 but for the legal
complications that arose in trying to obtain a buil'ding
permit. The Walsh submit that but for the aforesaid legal
complications the house destroyed by fire would have been
replaced before the inception of the development charges.
The Walsh further submit that the reconstruction of their
principal residence on their rural property does not increase
the need for services in the area. The level of municipal
services required because of the Walsh new house will not
increase from the level provided prior to the housing burning
down.
This is not a case where a builder wilfully demolishes the
house and delays rebuilding. In this instance the owners are
rebuilding a house destroyed by fire and they have taken steps
in a timely fashion to rebuild taking into account the legal
complication of not having access on an open road.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF YORK
2700 Egljn~on Avenue Wes~..Cj~y"'fYor-lVOn~arjo M6M1V1 (416) 394.2607
THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK
In Reply Refer to Belly Galloni
Telephone 394- 2525
March II, 1997
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Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing
777 Bay Street, 17th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
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BILL 103 - MEGACITY PROPOSAL
The Council of the City of York, at its meeting held on March 5th, 1997, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the City of York has carried out a referendum as to the Province's Megacity
proposal (Bill 103), in accordance with Provincial legislation and utilizing the voters list
supplied by the Province; and
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WHEREAS the City of York acknowledges that there should be changes made to the
governance structure in the Greater Toronto area and Metro, and
WHEREAS the City of York is desirous of ensuring meaningful involvement and input by all
stakeholders in such cbange process,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of York request the Minister of Municipal
Affairs to withdraw Bill 103; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of York request that the Minister in"ol"e the
pnblic and provincial and local elected officials in a meaningful process of e"aluating
go\'ernance and service delivery, potentially including a constituent assembly; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a first step to achieving broad consensus would be for the
Minister of Municipat Affairs to chair a meeting with the GTA Mayors with an agenda of a
process for change with meaningful public consultation and a prudent timetable -tor
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FAX 519.674.()B60
AGENDA
FROM:
MAYOR JOHN FAAS
MARCH 11, 1997
DATE:
TO: ALL MUNICIPALITIES IN ONTARIO
TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES TWO (INCLUDING COVER SHEET)
MESSAGES: Ridgetown Town Council believes that recent actions and announcements by
the Ontario Provincial Government will seriously affect the citizens we represent and
citizens from all walks of life across the province.
You may wish to take further action to demonstrate the gravity of the current
situation. You may, for example, want to' meet with your local MPP{s) to discuss the
situation; or, you might want to place ads inion your local media calling for public support
for the Resolution; or, you may Wish to join non-tradltlonal allies to form a coalition to
publidy promote the intent of the Resolution; or, you may wish to encourage other
symbolic grassroots activities to draw the Government's attention to the lack of confidence
in its actions. r DIST~UTION
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WHEREAS significant changes are being made by the Province of Ontario to the
governance and service delivery in the Public Sector areas of Municipalities, Education
and Heallh Care;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government has promoted the ''Who Does
What?" initiative to review local and provincial roles and responsibilities and has initiated
Legislation to reduce bureaucracy and promote financial stability within the Province;
AND WHEREAS 'Who Does What?" has become "Who Knows What?" as
Municipalities, Boards of Education, Hospitals and other affected bodies strive to plan
for the future while coping v.jth pfOPOsed changes and many unknowns;
AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has failed to clearly define service
levels and to disentangle the funding and delivery of these services;
AND WHEREAS the combination of providing absolute power to Task Forces,
Committees and Commissions and the lack of meaningful public consultation has
resulted in suppression of the democratic process;
AND WHEREAS; because of its fiscally driven agenda, the Province has failed to
foresee or recognize the negative impact of such changes to essential services on the
people of this Province;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Government of the Province of
Ontario take no further action nor make any further announcements with respect
to Public Sector Initiatives until such time as the delivery and funding of services
to the people of the Province is reviewed and clearly defined and the short- and
long-term effects are fully knownj
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that thIs Resolution be circulated to all
Municipalities, all School Boards. the Hospital Association, Public Sector Unions.
and any other body in the Province of Ontario affected by the Public Sector
initiatives for their endorsement and support;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we and all who support the Resolution so
'nform the media, the Premier, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Minister of Education and Training, the Minister of Health and local M.P.P.sj
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THE CORPORATION. OF THE TOWN. OF WHITBY
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575 Rossland Road East
Whitby, Ontario
Canada
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March 12, 1997
File: D-3300
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance street
Bowmanville, Ontario
L1C 3A6
Attention: P. Barrie. Clerk
Re: The Wheel Safetv Act. 1997
At a meeting held on March 10, 1997 the Council of the Corporation
of the Town of Whitby passed the following resolution asking the
provincial government to strengthen the penalty provisions of the
Wheel Safety Act, 1997 to better promote improved road safety:
Whereas, the provincial government, in an effort to make roads
and highways safer, recently introduced the Wheel Safety Act,
1997 which provides that the owner and operator of a
commercial motor vehicle are guilty of an offence if a wheel
or part of a wheel becomes detached from the vehicle while it
is on a highway; and
Whereas, the Act provides that Upon conviction of such an
offence a person is liable to a fine of not less than
$2,000.00 and not more than $50,000.00; and,
Whereas, the Act further provides that a person convicted of
such an offence is not liable to imprisonment or to a
probation order under the Provincial Offences Act as a result
of the conviction or as a result of default in payment of the
fine resulting from the conviction; and,
Whereas, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Whitby
believes that the penalty provisions of the Wheel Safety Act,
1997 do not adequately reflect the seriousness of such an
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penalty provisions of the Wheel S~fety Act, 1997 should be
strengt~neA to~~~ Brpmote ;im~~edrGad'safety; ,
Therefore be it resolved:
1. That the Council of the Town of Whitby request the
Honourable Al Palladini, Minister of Transportation, to
review the penalty provisions of the Wheel Safety Act,
1997 to,
(a) increase the prescribed minimum and maximum fines
under the Act;
(b) provide for a 90 day suspension of the operating
license of an owner or operator convicted of repeat
offences under the Act;
(c) provide that a person convicted of an offence under
the Act is liable to imprisonment or to a probation
order under the Provincial Offences Act as a result
of the conviction or as a result of default in
payment of the fine resulting from the conviction;
and,
(d) provide for an automatic 90 day suspension of the
operating license of an owner or operator of a
commercial motor vehicle found on the road in such
a condition as to present an immediate threat to
pUblic safety.
2. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
leaders of the Liberal and New Democratic parties, local
MPP's and the upper and lower tier of municipalities in
the Greater Toronto Area for their support and
endorsement.
Whitby Town Council would appreciate your support and endorsement
of this resolution in the. interest of promoting im roved 'road
safety in the. Province of Ontario. JST~ION
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Mayor Diane Hamre
40 Temperance St.
Bowmanville ON
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AGENDA
Dear Ms. Hamre,
As Canadians head into a new year, they will encounter much evidence of the
strength of volunteering in our country; from the girl guide at the door, or the hockey
team fund-raiser, the February food drive, and the latest offering from the local theatre
group to the smiling faces of volunteers ,in hospitals, schools, shopping malls and parks.
From cities to small country villages, from border towns to the far north, Canadians are
active in building community throughout our often cold and unforgiving winter.
Then comes spring!. The environmentalists are out planting trees, the coaches
dust off soccer balls and base pads, health organizations begin their door to door
campaigns and Canada shakes off winter and enters another season where volunteers,
like the sun, shine through. Spring also bringS-National Volunteer Week (April 13-19 in
1997) and on April 14, Volunteer Spirit Day, Canadian volunteers will "demonstrate their
spirit" by wearing ribbons, uniforms, caps, T-shirts ot other insignia that proudly boasts
of their status as a volunteer.
In 1987 , the Secretary of State carried out a national survey on volunteering and
giving; it showed that 27% of Canadians are involved in "format" volunteering and
almost half contribute to their neighbourhooc:j, their family or their community by
vOlunteering in "informal" ways. While no natiohal study has been carried out since that
time, a 1995 study by Goldfarb and Associates put the percentage of Canadians who
volunteer at 42%.
There is no single activity that means more to us as individuals, and to our
communities and country, than volunteering. Millions of people do it, millions more
benefit from it. The corporate sector in Canada is increasingly interested in supporting
voluntary actionkno, wing that as VOIU, hfeer;s , build strong communitieS~ffiW'ftl',1,l'"iJ.'m, ~~' , .
communities are good for business;,'Govem~ents across the coun~.~!,!e'~RWilt~ .111lU
resources to the voluntary sector and are calling on volunteers to contffiue their great .'. ~,
work. Volunteering' has a place on the international stage and Canada willl:to.~t t;T1!iJrTJ97
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Conference in Edmonton, Alberta inAugust 1998. In both the United'State~~hd United
Kingdom, the federal govemment have endowed national organizations for
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Volunteer Canada is the national charitable organization mandated to support
and facilitate the work of volunteer centres in Canada and to promote volunteerism.
Volunteer Canada works closely with the Community Partnerships Program of
Canadian Heritage to provide resources and promote volunteerism during National
Volunteer Week.
This year, Volunteer Canada is sending out a special invitation to elected officials
in Canada to help celebrate National Volunteer Week through an initiative we are
calling 'The Elected Hour of Service". We are asking every federal and provincial
elected representative, and more than 200 Mayors, to pledge one hour of volunteer
work on Volunteer Spirit Day (or at anothertime during National Volunteer Week).
Please join us in this exciting initiative and complete the attached pledge fonn.
Volunteer Canada will release the list of pledges to every newspaper, radio and
television station in each community represented. In addition, we will work with
voluntary organizations and volunteer centres throughout the country to make 'your'
experience of volunteering as exciting and mea~ingful as possible. By participating in
this effort elected officials will "put their money where their mouth is. and show, in the
most hands on way possible, how valued and important the work of volunteers is in
Canada. .
There are 200 volunteer centres in Canada. They are ready to help individuals
find a volunteer opportunity that reflects their interests. Please don't hesitate to contact
Volunteer Canada for the address, phone and fax number of the volunteer centre in
your community. If you have any other questions or comments please let us know. We
look fOlWard to receiving your pledge. .
Thank you for helping us show thatvolunteers are indeed Canada's greatest
natural resource! IDIS.T I UTION
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Paddy Bowen, Executive Director
Volunteer Canada.
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Dear Mayor Hamre:
Please find enclosed a copy of a letter from Dick Martin, Secretary-Treasurer of the
Canadian Labour Congress to the Honourable Diane Marleau, Minister Responsible for CMHC
expressing labour's concerns to have the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation abandon its
role in the area of social housing and hand it over to the provinces and ,in Ontario, where the
government has announced that once it has control, over to the municipalities.
I wish to thank: you in advance for the opportunity of allowing me to bring this matter to your
attention. I trust that you will write, as Labour Council has already done, a letter to the Minister
expressing your concerns.
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Secretary-Treasurer
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The Honourable Diane Marleau
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AGENDA
Dear Ms. Marleau:
I am writing to you to express the great concern the Canadian
Labour Congress has with the federal government's intention to devolve
social housing to the provinces and territories. This ill-found intention of
March 1996 has now been further exacerbated by the Ontario
government's recent announcement to shift the administration of social
housing to municipalities.
Ontario wants to restructure social housing programs,
including the federal co-operative programs. In order to achieve this,
Ontario is ready to legislate its way out of contractual obligations with co-
operatives as soon as it gains control over the federal portfolio.
The fact of the matter is that Ontario and Alberta have already
said they want to be out of social housing altogether.
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through co-op specific federal unilateral programs. The provinces never
had any part in them and to the best of our knowledge never expressed
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Many many of our members have been involved over the
years in starting housing co-ops, managing housing co-ops and obviously
living in housing co-ops.
It should be abundantly clear that a transfer of the federal co-
op housing portfolio would be disastrous for the co-op housing sector and
bad for social housing in general.
I request that you reverse your government's decision on this
matter and not relegate co-op housing to the ideological garbage heap of
the Klein's, Harris's and similar governments in Canada.
Sincerely yours,
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From: Eric Greenspoon To: Patti BNrie
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Date: 3117/97 Time: 00:37:00
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March 17, 1997
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance St.
Bowmanville LlC 3A6
Dear Mayor Diane Hamre and Members of Clarington Council,
In 1996, New York City Mayor Giuliani proclaimed April 24 "International Noise
Awareness Day". TIle City of Vancouver and 17 other cities and municipalities in British
Columbia did so as well. ·
This year, in addition to the above mentioned cities, Metropolitan Toronto and its 6
municipalities will be proclaiming International Noise
Awareness Day on April 30.
The Citizens' Coalition Against Noise would like to request that the of Municipality of
Claringtonjoin these cities and other municipalities worldwide in recognizing the
importance of reducing noise pollution, by proclaiming Wednesday, April 30, 1997
"International Noise Awareness Day".
CCAN feels that such a proclamation is needed to help raise the awareness of the citizens
of Clarington to the damaging effects of noise on our health. There is a growing list of
studies and fmdings by other ol'ganizations that warn about the health risks of noise
polll1tion. ·
We hope that you will support this important annuat international event, and strengthen
Canada's participation on this special day.
Sincerely,
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Acting President, CCAN
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From: Eric Greenspoon To: Patti Barrie
Date: 3/17/97 Time: 00:37:52
At the request of a citizen'S\group in Vancouyer, Right to Quiet Society, the following eight:~n British Columbia
'" cities/municipalities prOQluimed Apri~~l~%' <lIntetnational Noise Awk:~nessDay": '-'J'e - '.
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Stud ies and Findings
The following are just a small sample of recent studieslfindinglllinking noise to health:
. The World Health Organization recently declared that noise is a serious health threat. Reference '0 this declaration
appeared in an article by Michael Bond in the New Scientist magazine, November 16, 1996, London England.
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. A recent study done for the European Commission fOWld that noise could be damaging the health of SO (22%), of the total
of 370 million Europeans.
. T esls by the British Columbia Wolke,s Compensation Board show that one third of young people entering the work force
already have some hearing loss.
. "Noise as a stressor in combination with suboptimal magnesium intake accelerates the aging of the myocardium and thus
increa.~es the risk of myocardial infarction". This is from a study by H Ising, T. Gunther. Institute for Water, Soil and Air
Hygiene of the Federal Health Office, Berlin, Gennany, 1996.
. The In.emational Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has recently declared noise to be a universal
problem and a health menace.
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Date; 3117/97 Time: 00:38:42
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The Citizens' Coalition Against Noise (CCAN) is a non-profit, volunteer group that was established in
November 1994. The group was started by Cindy Davidson, who ran an article in the Toronto Sta(s "Have
Your Say" column asking people who were concerned about noise to call her. She received almost 200
calls! CCAN was born!
Since forming, the group has received considerable media attention. In the summer of 1995, CCAN was
featured on the Iront page of the July 10 issue of the Toronto Star; appeared on CFRB's Andy Barrie show
twice and 640's Horce and Leberman show twice, both in Toronto; AM 1410 in London, Ontario and CHCH
TV.
In January 1997 CCAN successfully launched their "Loud" and "Quiet" cards. These business-card-sized
notes either request that store and restaurant owners tum down their loud music or compliment them on
their quiet business. Our press release resulted in numerous newspaper articles and radio interviews
across Canada, as well as a TV appearance in Toronto.
We have forged alliances with other key anti-noise groups; The Noise Network in London, England, the
Right to Quiet Society in Vancouver, and the Canadian Association for Sound Ecology in Toronto. Arline
Bronzaft, Ph.D., a leading anti-noise activist in the USA, is a member and active supporter of CCAN. On a
visit to Toronto in the fall of 1995, Arline gave a speech to supporters of our group.
Since establishing a telephone line in January, 1995, we have responded to over 500 calls. We have
produced 3 pemphlets: a self-help guide for neighbourhood noise problems, a pamphlet on noise and
health, and a pamphlet addressing sound levels at night clubs and concerts. We have formalized the group
by adopting a constitution and by~aws. CCAN.now has a board of directors that manages the group's
activities. We are currently awaiting govemment approval for registered charitable status.
CCAN became an information provider on the Toronto Free-Net in June 1996 and established a world.wide
web site in November 1996. We are developing registers of qUiet places; to include stores, restaurants and
parks. and products; such as machines and appliances. We hope to create a reference list of lawyers,
acoustical experts, mediators and sound reduction companies. We are actively researching the effects of
noise on people's health and the laws and enforcement concerning noise.
We realize that noise is a pollutant that is continually increasing and can have serious negative effects on
our health and, generally, lower our quality of life. We also realize that most people are not aware of the
amount of noise that they are subjected to daily, and the effects that all of the noise is having on their
health.
The Citizens' Coalition Against Noise hopes to make a positive contribution to reducing noise pollution in
our environment through raising people's awareness of the issue. See our goals on the reverse side.
From: Eric Greenspoon To: Patti Barrie
Date: 3117197 Time: 00:39:54
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MISSION: TO REDUCE NOISE POLLUTION FOR A HEALTHIER AND SAFER ENVIRONMENT.
GOALS: . HELP VICTIMS OF NOISE POLLUTION.
. INFORM PEOPLE ABOUT THE HEALTH HAZARDS OF NOISE POLLUTION.
. IMPROVE THE LAW AND ITS ENFORCEMENT REGARDING NOISE POLLUTION.
Title of Event
.Intemational Noise Awareness Day.
Purpose of Event
The purpose of International Noise Awareness Day is to educate the public about the hazardous effects of
noise on our heartng and physical and mental health; to make us aware of and think about the sertousness
of noise pollution of our acoustic environment. A vartety of events and programs will be implemented by
participating groups around the world to address the broad impact 01 noise on society.
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Date: 3117197 Time: 00:40:32
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60 SECONDS OF NO NOISE!
APRIL 30,1997
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Free Hearing Screenings. Dissemination of Hearing Protection . GaIleI)' Exhibit . Letter Writing Campaign
1997 Children's Anti-Noise Calendar' Anti-Noise Legislation. Town Meetings' Media Coverage
PlI11icipating Groups:
INTERNATIONAL .
Canadian Association for Soand Ecology (CASE) . Citizens Coalition Against Noise, Toronto, Canada
Right to Peace and Quiet Campaign, London, E1IgIand . Soood Snipe, Now Delhi, India
Right to Quiet. Society for Soundscape Awareness & Protection, Vancouver, Canada. United Kingdom Noise Forum,
National Society for Clean Air & Environmentel ProIocUon, Brighton, England. Czech MU$io Society, Section for Music
Ecology, Cuc1\ Republic' World Health Organization, Switzerhmd . AleB (lnlemationat Association Against Noise),
. Swi~.erJand . World Fonon for Acoustie Ecology, Banll', Albena, Canada
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Alexander Graham BeU Association, Washinglon, DC. American Academy of Audiology, Arlington, VA
American Academy of Otolaryngology, Alexandria, VA . American 'I"mnitus AssociaUon, Portland, OR
Acoustical Society of America, Woodbury, NY . Amon. Ear Institute, Phoenix, AZ
Department of Health, Greenwich, CT . Greenwich Iteallh et Greenwich Hospital. CT
Hearing Associates, Inc. North Kansas City, MO . Hcarill8 Education & Awareness I'Of RockefS, San francisco, CA
Alliance of Residents Concerning O'Hare, Chicago, rL . BaSIOn Guild for the Hard of Hearing
House Ear Institute, Los Angeles, CA . Nationat Hearing Conservation Association, Milwaukee, WI
National Save Your Hearing Foundation, Houston, TX . Natural Resourocs Defense Council, New Y 0Jk, NY
New Jer.;ey Coalition Against Aln:raft Noise, Scotch Plains, NJ Sight & Hearing Association, SI. Paul, MN
New York State Department of Hcaltlt, Albany, NY . United HC4ring & Deaf Services, Inc., Oakland Park, l'L
Medicd Society for the SIaIO oCNY, Lake Snceess, NY . HcarilIg Associates, Eugene, OR
Catholic Colllll1unity Services (Mt. Cannel Guild) Newatk, NJ . Rochester Hearing & Speech Center, NY
National Institute fOf Deafuess & Other CollUl\unicative Disonlelll. Rockvillo, MD . Quota Infemational of Anchot1lge, AK
LOCAL (New York Gty)
The Big Screcchers 'Bronx Campaign for Peace & Quiet . Coalition Against Loud Music, Bronx
Friends of Science, Sla!l:n Island . New Y mk City Department of Environmental Protection
New York City Environmental Conb'ot Board' Sane Aviation for Everyone, Quem8
New York City Mayor's Oflice for People with Disabilities. The Council on lbe Environment oCNew YOfk City
Community Board #2, Manhattan, NY . Friends Against Noisy New Yolk (FANNY) . Neighbor. Against N.OJ.S.E.
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E-A-R1Acaro Company. The Theodore H. Barth FoUlldalion . The Harrington Group
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[Sample Proclamation for International Noise Awareness Day April 30, 1997]
PROCLAMATION
INTERNATIONAL NOISE AWARENESS DAY
APRIL 30,1997
WHEREAS: an International coaiition 01 environmental, noise abatement, and hard of hearing
groups in the U.S., Britain, Europe, India, and Canada is sponsoring the second
"International Noise Awareness Day"; and
WHEREAS: this day is to make us aware of, to think about, to focus on the seriousness of
noise poilution of our acoustic environment, the "Soundscape", the medium of our
basic communication, speech. The poilution of our land, air, and water has
received much attention, that 01 the .Soundscape" virtuaily none. Yet noise is a
severe poilutanl. It affects not just our hearing, but also our physical and mental
health; and
WHEREAS: on this second International Noise Awareness Day, we are ail urged, from rich to
poor, whether we are in business, industry, education. or government, to take an
hour to listen, to pay attention to the soundscape around us. During this hour we
should note the many noises that infest it: traffIC, sirens, air conditioners, aircraft,
construction, leaf blowers, jetboats, boom cars, and the musical smog of muzak
and radio which pervades our stores, restaurants, mails, elevators, and offices. We
should then try to experience as much quiet as possible, eiiminating ail noise over
which we have direct control.
NCIW. THEREFORE I ...................... Mayor (Chair) of ............................, do hereby proclaim
that April 30, 1997, shail be known as:
INTERNATIONAL NOISE AWARENESS DAY
in the City (Town, of ...
Mayor (Chair)
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777-BaY'Street
Toronto ON M5G 2E5
(416) 585.7000
Minlstere des
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777 rue Bay
TOfonlo ON M5G 2E5
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This spring, the government intends to act on its commitment to introduce a new Municipal Act that
would be a cornerstone of a new relationship between municipalities and the province. If the proposed
Act is approved by the legislature, we intend to have it in place by January of 1998.
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A new Municipal Act is something municipalities have wanted for many years. Current laws governing
municipalities are very detailed, and these detailed rules cost taxpayers money. They prevent
municipalities from providing better services to their residents at a lower cost. In 1994, the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario asked for a new Municipal Act that would give municipalities
the flexibility to find innovative. creative ways to meet local taxpayer needs.
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When this government took flffice, we promised to deliver just that. My Parliamentary Assistant, Ernie
Hardeman, chaired a group that advised the government on how such an Act would work. The group
included experienced and knowledgeable municipal councillors from all parts of Ontario. The Who
Does What panel, which also included municipal representatives from across the province, carried on,
making more detailed recommendations, Last summer, I released their general recommendations on a
new Municipal Act, including the concept of "natural person" powers for municipal governments. I
asked for comments, and heard solid support for the directions proposed by the panel.
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A new Municipal Act would complement other changes the government has already begun to make. In
the past year, the Savings and Restructuring Act, 1996, and the Better Local Government Act, 1996,
have given municipalities more responsibility and flexibility in a number of areas. This January, we
proposed a number of changes to the provinCial-muniCipal relationship, including taking education taxes
off residential property taxes. In addition, we propose changes to the relationship in the areas of
social and community health services, police financing, property tax assessment, local transportation,
emergency services, water and sewer services and libraries.
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A new Municipal Act would round out these changes by giving municipalities broader authority to
manage their own affairs in the best interests of Ontario taxpayers.
1 would appreciate receiving your comments and suggestions by May 9, 1997 so we can take them
into account as we prepare the actual legislation. Please write to me at the above address. You can.
also send your comments by fax (416-585-7464) or by e-mail (mmah@gov.on.ca). sa
correspondence "New Municipal Act". DIST
CLERK. _
Your thoughts on a new Municipal Act are important to us, and indeed to all Ontario taxpayers.
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Ce printemps, Ie gouvernement envisage de respecter I'engagement qu'il a pris de deposer une nouvelle
Loi sur les municipa/ites qui constftuera la cle de voOte d'un nouveau partenariat entre les municlpames et I
Ie gouvernement provincial. 5i l'Assemblee legislative approuve celie nouvelle loi, nous envisageons de la
mellre en place d'ici janvier 1998.
Les municipalMs souhaitent radoption d'une nouvelle Loi sur les municipa/ites depuis deja plusieurs I
annees. La legislation actuelle qui regit les munlcipalites est tres normative et toutes ces regles detaillees
coOlent de I'argent aux contnbuables. Elles empechent aussi les municipalites de foumir de meilleurs .
services aux residents, a un coOl molndre. En 1994, l'Association des municipalites de l'Ontarlo a demande I
au gouvemement d'elaborer une nouvelle lei qui confererait aux municipalites Ia marge de manoeuvre
necessalre pour trouver des fa~ns novatrices de repondre aux besoins des contribuables.
Lorsque I'actuel gouvernement a ete porte au pouvoir, U a promis de prendre des mesures en ce sens. I
Mon adjoint parlementaire, M. Ernie Hardeman, a preside un groupe, compose de conseillers chevronnes
et comp8ients de toutes les regions de la province et charge de conseiller Ie gouvernement sur Ie
fonctlonnement d'une telle.lei. La Comits charge de determiner qui fait quoi, qui comprenait egalement des I
representanls municipaux des quatre coins de la province, a, quant a lui, fait des recommandations plus
detaillees. L'ets dernier, mon ministere a publie les recommandations generales de ce comite sur une
nouvelle Loi sur les municipa/ites, y compris Ie concept d'octroi des pouvoirs d'une .personne physlqu... I
aux autorites municipales. J'ai aussi invite les parties interessees a me faire parvenlr leurs obselVations et
bon nombre de personnes ont vigoureusement appuys les orientations que proposait Ie comite.
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Une nouvelle Loi sur les municipalites completerait les autres modifications que Ie gouvernement a deja
entrepris d'apporter. Au cours de Ia derniere annee, Ia Loi de 1996 sur les economies et la restructuration
et la Loi de t 996 sur ['amelioration des administrations locales ont accru les responsabilites et la latitude
des municipalites dans un certain nombre de domaines. En janvier, nous avons propose un certain nombre
de mod'rfications aux rapports entre Ie gouvernement provincial et les pouvolrs publics locaux, y compris
I'ellmination de I'impot scolaire de la facture d'imp(lt foncler residentiel. De plus, nous proposens des
modifications a ces rapports dans les domaines suivants : services sociaux et services de sante
communautaire, financement des services policiers, evaluation fonciere, transports locaux, selVlces
d'urgence, selVices d'approvisionnement en eau et d'egouts, et blbliotheques.
L 'adoption d'une nouvelle Ioi sur les municipafltes completerait ces mesures et permettrait encore plus aux
municipaliles de gerer leurs propres alfalres dans I'inter6t des contribuables de "Ontario.
Vous pouvez me communiquer vos commenlaires et obselVations d'ici Ie 9 mai 1997, de fa~n a ce que
nous puissions en tenir compte Iors de I'elaboratlon finale du projet de 101. Vous pouvez m'ecrire a
radresse susmentionnee ou m'envoyer vos commentaires par telecopieur au (416-585-7464) ou par
courrier electronique (mmah@gov.on.ca). Priere d'indiquer la mention -Nouvelle Lei sur les municipalites..
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Vos commentaires sur 1a;~;;j~.iilj~nJ;ijt#:~es sent importants pour nous et pour tous Ies
contribuables de l'OntarlO.-':, ..- "'~!~i!
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Veu1lez agreer, Madame, Monsieur, l'exprllS!llon de mas sentiments distingues.
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News Release
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Ministry of
Municipal Affairs
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Ministere des
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March 10, 1997
Province releases proposal for new.Municipal Act
A proposal for a new Municipal Act released today would help reduce red tape and give Ontario
municipalities more flexibility to TWl their affairs as effectively as possible.
The proposal was set out in a consultation paper and draft legislation today by Municipal Affairs
and Housing Minister AI Leach. If the Legislature approves a new Municipal Act, the
government intends to have it in place by January of 1998. Leach said the proposed Act would
form the cornerstone of a redefined provincial-municipal relationship.
"Our goal is strong, efficient, self-reliant and democratic municipalities," Leach said. "The
current laws are far too interventionist, and they prevent municipalities from finding better, more
affordable ways of doing things. Municipalities have wanted a new Municipal Act for many
years. TIlls proposed reform of the Municipal Act would give municipalities the flexibility the
private sector already has to get things done."
The proposed changes reflect the recornmendations of the Who Does What panel, and input from
an earlier advisory group chaired by parliamentary assistant Ernie Hardeman.
"Taxpayers should be the real winners," Leach said. "Less council and staff time would be spent
going through bureaucratic hoops. Municipalities would be able to respond to local issues more
quickly, because they wouldn't have to come to the Ontario legislature for legislative changes
every time they wanted to do anything innovative. This would translate into savings for
taxpayers."
Over the past year, the government has announced plans for a number of changes affecting
municipalities, inch,llling a comprehensive realignment of municipal and provincial
responsibilities. It has also given municipalities more flexibility in a number of areas, including
planning, local restructuring and licensing. The proposed new Municipal Act would complement
these tools by providing greater flexibility for municipalities to manage their own affairs, govern
and regulate.
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is sending the consultation paper to
municipalities, municipal associations and other interested groups for their comments before
legislation is drafted for introduction in the legislature. Comments will be accepted until May 9,
1997.
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For more information, please call:
Jim Murphy
Mmister's Office
Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing
(416) 585-6492
Doug Bames
Local Government Policy Branch
Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing
(416) 585-7200
The.consultation paper and draft legislation arc posted on the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing World Wide Website (http://www.mmah.gov.on.ca). Copies arc also available by
calling (416) 585-7041.
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Proposal for a New Municipal Act
Why is the government proposing a new Municipal Act?
A new Municipal Act would be the legal framework for a whole new provincial.municipal
relationship. TItis new relationship would bring an end to provincial involvement in strictly local
issues, leading to less costly, more efficient and more accountable govermnent at both levels.
Municipalities have wanted a new Municipal Act for many years.
How would a new Municipal Act be fonnulated?
The government is releasing a consultation paper and draft legislation for conunents before
legislation is drafted for introduction in the legislature. The paper is being sent to municipalities,
mWlicipal associations and other interested groups. Comments will be accepted until May 9,
1997.
How would a new Municipal Act work?
Instead of setting out in detail exactly what municipalities can do and how they must do it, a new
Act would give them broad areas of authority in which they could act. These powers would be
limited only to the extent necessary to protect broader provincial and public interests, particularly
in the area of municipal fmance.
New municipal powers would include the powers of a "natural person". That's a legal concept
that means the municipality can do whatever a person can do - enter into contracts, hire and
dismiss employees, or buy and sell land and other assets, for example. In addition to these
natural person po~ers, municipalities would also be given govermnental powers, such as the
power to levy taxes, regulate, license and enforce municipal by-laws. Municipalities can already
do these things; giving them "natural person powers" simply means they would no longer need
specific legislation to authorize each of these activities.
They would be pennitted to use these "natural person" and govermnental powers to act within
certain broad areas of authority, which would be set out in the proposed Act These would
include areas of authority such as health, safety protection and well being of people and
protection of property, waste management, and economic development, for example.
How would this benefit taxpayers?
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. MWlicipaIities would save money.
Less red tape would mean conducting municipal business would take less cOWlcil
and staff time.
Broader powers would mean municipalities wouldn't have to invest staff time
asking the provincial government for legislative changes to permit them to do
things in different ways.
More flexible public notice requirements would mean municipalities could devise
more effective and less costly notice practices that better meet local needs.
. The provincial government would save money.
Broader municipal powers and areas of authority would mean fewer amendments
to municipal legislation in the future, saving time and money for both legislators
and provincial staff.
Less provincial supervision of municipalities would mean lower provincial
administrative costs.
. Local needs would be met more efficiently.
More municipal flexibility would mean municipalities would be able to react
more quickly to local economic, environmental or social changes, and to find
more creative ways of providing quality services.
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. Local govenunent would be more accoWltabIe.
Clear municipal authority to deal with local issues would make it easier for the
public to hold their councils accoWltabIe.
How would municipal powers be limited?
While the intention is to make municipal powers as broad as possible, there would be limits. For
example:
. Municipal by-laws would not be able to conflict with provincial or fe4eralIaws or
regulations:
. A municipality would have limited authority to act outside its own boundaries.
. Cmrent limits on a municipality's ability to license would continue.
The exercise of natural person powerS would also be limited in some ways. For example, a
municipality would not be able to declare bankruptcy or grant bonuses to businesses.
The fiscal integrity of each municipality affects the ability of all municipalities to borrow for
capital projects. The financial rules that would apply to municipalities would therefore be more
detailed and restrictive than those that would apply to most other municipal activities.
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An Act to revise the Kunicipal Act
CONTENTS
Part I
Part II
Part III
Part IV
Part V
Part VI
Part VII
Part VIII
Part IX
General
Municipal structure
Municipal councils
Practices and Procedures
Municipal Powers
Municipal Finance
Miscellaneous
Regulations
Transition
NOTE: The structure outlined in the table of contents is
illustrative only and the final legislation may be different.
This paper contains selected provisions of Parts I, V and VIII,
as follows (consecutive numbering is for purposes of this paper
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Part I
General
1. Definitions
2. Body corporate
3. Exercise of municipal powers
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4. Powers of natural person
5. Interpretation
AREAS OF AUTHORITY
6. By-laws, local municipal areas of authority
7. By-laws, upper-tier areas of authority
8. Council's opinion
RESTRICTIONS AFFECTING ALL MUNICIPALITIES
9. Conditions in specific powers
10. Regulatory powers limited to own systems and facilities
11. Environment powers
12. Restrictions re corporations, bankruptcy
RESTRICTIONS AFFECTING UPPER-TIER AND LOWER-TIER MUNICIPALITIES
13. No power to regulate systems and facilities of other tier
14. Public highway powers
15. Previous transfer of powers
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16. Certain by-laws of upper and lower tiers
17. By-law and statute, regulation or other instrument
GEOGRAPHIC APPLICATION OF BY-LAWS
lB. Geographic application, exceptions
AGREEMENTS
19. Agreements with Indian bands
20. Agreements with province
21. Agreements between municipalities
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Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the
Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as
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PART I
GENERAL
Definitions
1. (1) In this Act,
"local municipality" means a single-tier municipality or a lower-
tier municipality; ("municipalite locale")
"lower-tier municipality" means a municipality that forms part of
an upper-tier municipality for municipal purposes;
("municipalite de palier inferieur")
"municipality" means a locality whose inhabitants are
incorporated; ("municipali te")
"public utility" means,
(a) a system or facility that is used to provide any of the
following for the public:
(i) water,
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(ii) sewage disposal,
(iii) fuel, including natural and artificial gas,
(iv) energy, including electricity,
(v) heating and cooling services, and
(vi) telephone and other telecommunications services,
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(h) the thing or service that is provided; ("service
public")
"sewage" includes,
(a) storm water and other drainage from land, and
(h) commercial wastes and industrial wastes that are
disposed of in a sewage system; ("eaux d'egout")
"single-tier municipality" means a local municipality that does
not form part of an upper-tier municipality for municipal
purposes; ("municipalite a palier unique")
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"upper-tier municipality" means a municipality of which two or
more lower-tier municipalities form part for municipal
purposes. ("municipalite de palier superieur")
NOTE: This is not a complete list of definitions but shows only
some of those needed to support the draft provisions appearing in
this paper.
Municipality
(2) In this Act, a reference to a municipality is a reference
to its geographical area or to the municipal corporation, as the
context requires.
Body corporate
2. The inhabitants of every municipality are a body
corporate. (existing Act s. 7)
Powers exercised by council
3. (1) The powers of a municipality shall be exercised by its
council. (existing Act s. 9)
Council a continuing body
(2) Anything begun by one council may be continued and
completed by a succeeding council. (existing Act s. 106)
Powers exercised by by-law
(3) A municipal power shall be exercised by by-law, unless the
municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise.
(existing Act S.101)
Scope
(4) Subsections (1) to (3) apply to all municipal powers,
whether conferred by this Act or otherwise.
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MUNICIPAL POWERS
GENERAL
powers of natural person
4. A municipality may exercise authority conferred on it by
another provision of this Act or by a provision of another Act as
if it had the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a
natural person, except to the extent that they are limited by,
(a) an Act of the Legislative Assembly of ontario, or an
instrument such as a regulation, order, licence or
approval made in the exercise of a legislative power
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(b) an Act of the Parliament of Canada, or a statutory
instrument, as defined in the statutory Instruments Act
(Canada), made under such an Act.
NOTE: For an example of a provision t:hat limits municipal
powers, see section 12 of t:his paper. It is also proposed tbat
section 102.1 of tbe existing Act (delegation of administrative
autbority) be carried forward into tbe final legislation witbout
major cbanges.
Interpretation
s. (~) In the event of ambiguity in sections 4, 6 or 7, those
sections shall be interpreted broadly so as to,
(a) confer broad authority on municipalities,
(i) to enable them to govern their affairs as they
consider appropriate, and
(ii) to enhance their ability to respond to muriicipal
issues: and
(b) include, rather than exclude, municipal powers that
existed on the day before the coming~into force of
those sections.
scope of by-law making powers
(2) Without restricting the generality of subsection (~), a
by-law that is made under section 6 or 7 respecting a matter may
requ1ate or prohibit the matter; power to regulate or prohibit a
matter includes power to provide for a system of licenses,
permits, approvals and registrations in connection with the
matter.
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by-law that is made under section 6 or 7 may deal differently
with different persons, businesses, activities, services or
things.
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NOTE: For consistency with the consultation document, this paper
refers to "areas of authority". (Note that the expression is
used only for powers conferred by sections 6 and 7 and does not
include powers from other sources.) However, "spheres of
jurisdiction" offers terminological advantages and may be adopted
in the final legiSlation.
BY-laws, local municipal areas of authority
6. (1) A single-tier municipality and, subject to subsection
(2), a lower-tier municipality may pass bY-laws respecting
matters within the following areas of authority:
1. The health, safety, protection and well-being of people
and the protection of property.
2. Public utilities.
3. Waste management.
4. Public highways, inclUding parking and traffic on
highways.
5. Transportation systems other than public highways.
6. The natural environment.
7. CUlture, recreation and heritage.
8. Economic development.
9. NUisances, noise, odour, vibration and dust.
10. Drainage and flood control, except storm sewers.
11. Structures, inclUding fences and signs.
12. Parking, except on public highways.
13. Animals, and human activities in relation to them.
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upper-tier municipality exclusively, or
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section 7, or a provision of another Act, confers power
to pass the by-law on its upper-tier municipality.
By-laws, upper-tier areas of authority
7. (1) An upper-tier municipality may pass by-laws
respecting matters within the areas or parts of areas of
authority listed in subsection 6 (1) that are assigned to
the Table to this section.
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(2) If the Table assigns an area or part of an area of
authority to an upper-tier municipality exclusively, its lower-
tier municipalities do not have power to pass by-laws respecting
matters within that area or part.
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(3) If the Table assigns an area or part of an area of
authority to an upper-tier municipality non-exclusively, both the
upper-tier municipality and its lower-tier municipalities have
power to pass by-laws respecting matters within that area or
part.
Exceptions
(4) An upper-tier municipality does not have power to pass a
by-law under this section that applies within its lower-tier
municipality to the extent that a provision of this Act other
than this section or section 6, or a provision of another Act,
confers power to pass the by-law on the lower-tier municipality.
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assigned
, 1 --The health, A communication system All Non-exclusive
safety, protection and for the provision of
well-being of people emergency response
and the protection of services
property Enforcement of the Haldimand-Norfolk, Exclusive
Building Code Act, Sudbury
1992
2 --Public utilities Sewage treatment All counties, Non-exclusive
Niagara, Ottawa-
Carleton, Waterloo,
York
Durham, Haldimand- Exclusive
Norfolk, Halton,
Hamilton-Wentworth,
Muskoka, Oxford,
Peel, Sudbury
Sanitary sewers All counties, Non-exclusive
Niagara, Ottawa-
Carleton, Waterloo,
York
Durham, Haldimand- Exclusive
Norfolk, Halton,
Hamilton~Wentworth,
Muskoka, Oxford,
Peel., Sudbury
Storm sewers All upper-tier Non-exclusive
municipalities
Water production, All. upper-tier Exclusive
treatment and storage municipalities
except counties
Water distribution Niagara, Waterloo, Non-exclusive
York -
Oxford, Durham, Exclusive
Haldimand-Norfolk,
Halton, Hamilton-
Wentworth, Muskoka,
Ottawa-Carleton,
Peel, Sudbury
Fuel, energy, and All counties Non-exclusive
heating and cooling
services
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4 --Public highways,
including parking and
traffic on highways
5 --Transportation
systems other than
public highways
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7 --Culture,
recreation and
heritage
8 --Economic
development
10 -- Drainage and
flood control, except
storm sewers
12 --Parking, except
OD public highways
Whole area, except
waste collection
Whole area
Airports
Ferries
Handicapped passenger
transportation
services
Passenger
transportation
services, except
airports, ferries and
handicapped passenger
transportation
services
Whole area
Promotion of the
municipality
Industrial, commercial
and institutional
sites
Whole area
Municipal parking lots
and structures
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Durham, Haldimand-
Norfolk, Halton,
Hamilton-Wentworth,
f 1[>.;':' Ottawa-Carleton,
Oxford, Peel,
Sudbury, Waterloo.
York
Exclusive
Non-exclusive
Non-exclusive
Non-exclusive
Non-exclusive
Exclusive
Hamilton-Wentworth, Exclusive
Ottawa-Carleton
All upper-tier Non-exclusive
municipalities
Durham, Haldimand- Exclusive
Norfolk, Hamilton-
Wentworth, Oxford,
Sudbury
All counties, Non-exclusive
Muskoka, Niagara,
Ottawa-Carleton,
Peel, Waterloo, York
Exclusive
Non-exclusive
Non-exclusive
NOTE: It is proposed t:hat special provisions be included for
exceptions from the general rule (e.g. Regional Municipalities
Act, SSe 65 and 84 allow regions to pass by-laws regulating water
lines and sewers of local municipalities).
All upper-tier
municipalities
All upper-tier
municipalities
All upper-tier
municipalities
Peel
Hamilton-Wentworth,
Ottawa-Carleton
Durham, Haldimand-
Norfolk, Ottawa-
Carleton, Oxford,
Peel, Sudbury
All upper-tier
municipalities
All upper-tier
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Council's opinion
8. (1) within the area of authority described in paragraph 1
of subsection 6 (1) (the health, safety, protection and well-
being of people and the protection of property), a municipality
may pass by-laws with respect to matters that, in the council's
opinion, affect or could affect the health, safety, protection
and well-being of people or the protection of property.
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(2) Within the area of authority described in paragraph 9 of
subsection 6 (1) (nuisances, noise, odour, vibration and dust), a
municipality may pass by-laws with respect to matters that, in
the council's opinion, are or could become nuisances.
NOTE: It is proposed that the Act include the following other
municipal powers:
Powers to make grants or loans, impose fees and charges and levy
taxes.
Power to enforce municipal by-laws, including power to create
offences and to apply for injunctions.
Power to expropriate.
Powers of entry (general ability to inspect when required to
enforce Acts, regulations and own by-laws, and for that purpose
to ent:er on land and buildings ot:her 'than dwellings, and specific
powers of entry t:o do t:hings, e.g. erect: snow fences on privat:e
property) .
Enforcement powers (power to creat:e offences, apply for
injunct:ions, fines).
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Power to license businesses (based on exist:ing 257.~).
Power t:o t:ransfer services (exist:ing sect:ions 209.~ t:o 209.6,
with amendments as described in consultation document).
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RESTRICTIONS AFFECTING ALL MUNICIPALITIES
Conditions in specific powers, by-laws under general powers
9. (1) If a municipality has power to pass a by-law both
under section 4, 6 or 7 and under another provision of this Act
or a provision of another Act, the power conferred by section 4,
6 or 7 is subject to any conditions contained in that other
provision.
Application to new and existing provisions
(2) Subsection (1) applies whether the other provision was
enacted before or after,
(a) the day this section comes into force; or
(b) the day a by-law passed under section 4, 6 or 7 comes
into force.
Certain areas of authority, regulatory powers limited to own
systems and facilities
10. Within the following areas of authority, a municipality
does not have power to pass by-laws regulating or prohibiting
systems and facilities owned by or operated by or on behalf of a
person other than the municipality:
1. Public utilities.
2. Waste management.
3. Transportation systems other than public highways.
Environment powers limited
11. Within the area of authority of the natural environment,
a municipality does not have power to pass a by-law with respect
to the following matters:
1. The placing or dumping of fill of any kind in any lands
to which a regulation made under clause 28 (1) (f) of
the Conservation Authorities Act applies.
2. The placing or removal of aggregates or topsoil on or
from land for which a licence or permit for a pit or
quarry or a permit for a wayside pit or quarry has been
issued under the Aggregate Resources Act.
3. The construction or improvement of a dam for which
approval has been given under the Lakes and Rivers
Improvement Act, or that is exempted from approval by a
regulation made under that Act.
4. The construction or placement of a structure on
shorelands for which a work permit has been issued
under the Public Lands Act.
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Restrictions re corporations, bankruptcy
12. Unless a municipality is specifically authorized to do so
by this or any other Act, it does not have power to,
(a) incorporate a corporation;
(b) acquire or guarantee any interest in a security of a
corporation;
(c) become a bankrupt under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency
Act (Canada); or
(d) as an insolvent person, make an assignment for the
general benefit of creditors under section 49 of that
Act or a proposal under section 50 of that Act.
NOTE: On other specific provisions that are proposed, see the
KLimitations and special provisionsK section of the consultation
document.
RESTRICTIONS AFFECTING UPPER-TIER AND LOWER-TIER MUNICIPALITIES
certain areas of authority, no power to regulate systems and
facilities of other tier
13. Within the following areas of authority, a lower-tier or
upper-tier municipality does not have power to pass a by-law
prohibiting or regulating systems and facilities owned by or
operated by or on behalf of its upper-tier or lower-tier
municipality, as the case may be:
1. Drainage and flood control, except storm sewers.
2. Parking, except on public highways.
3. culture, recreation and heritage.
4. Economic development.
Public highway powers limited to highways under own jurisdiction
14. within the area of authority of public highways,
including parking and traffic on highways, a lower-tier or upper-
tier municipality does not have power to pass by-laws with
respect to highways under the jurisdiction of its upper-tier or
lower-tier municipality, as the case may be.
Previous transfer of powers
15. If, on the day before the coming into force of this
section, a municipality had power to provide a service or
facility because of a by-law passed under section 209, 209.2 or
209.4 as they read on that day, or under section 150 of the
Regi~ Municipalities Act as it read on that day, the
municipality continues to have that power despite sections 6 and
7.
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Conflict, certain by-laws of upper and lower tiers
16. (1) If there is conflict between a by-law passed by a
lower-tier municipality under section 6 and a by-law passed by
its Upper-tier municipality under section 7, the by-law of the
upper-tier municipality prevails to the extent of the conflict.
Example
(2) Without restricting the generality of subsection (1),
there is conflict between bY-laws of different tiers if a bY-law
of the lower-tier municipality renders inoperative an integral
part of a facility or service of the upper-tier municipality.
Conflict between by-law and statute, regulation or other
instrument
17. A municipal by-law is without effect to the extent of any
conflict with,
(a) an Act of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, or an
instrument such as a regulation, order, licence or
approval made in the exercise of a legislative power
under such an Act; or
(b) an Act of the Parliament of Canada, or a statutory
instrument, as defined in the S~a~u~ory Instrumen~s Ac~
(Canada), made under such an Act.
GEOGRAPHIC APPLICATION OF BY-LAWS
Geographic application of by-laws limited to municipality
18. (1) A by-law of a municipality applies only within its
boundaries, subject to subsections (2) to (4), to any other
provisions of this Act, and to any provisions of another Act.
Exception, land outside municipality
(2) A municipality may, for its own PUrposes,
(a) acquire land in another municipality or in unorganized
territory; and
(b) use the land, subject to subsection (3).
Exception, services
(3) A municipality may provide a municipal service in another
municipality or in unorganized territory if one of the fOllowing
conditions applies:
1. The service is provided only to inhabitants of the
municipa1ity providing the service.
2. The other municipality is a single-tier municipality
and the service is provided with its consent.
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the service is provided with the consent of,
i. the lower-tier municipality, if it has
jurisdiction over the service in the area where
the service is provided, and
ii. its upper-tier municipality, if it has that
jurisdiction.
4. The service is provided in unorganized territory,
i. with the consent of a local board that has
jurisdiction over the service in the area where
the service is provided, or
ii. with the consent of the person who receives the
service, if no local board has jurisdiction.
NOTE: It is proposed that existing powers to do things outside
the municipality that don't require the agreement of the other
muniCipality (e.g. parks, airportS) be continued and be set out
specifically elsewhere in Act.
AGREEMENTS
Agreements with Indian bands
19. (1) A municipality may enter into an agreement with an
Indian band to provide a municipal facility or service within the
limits of the reserve occupied by the band, whether the reserve
forms part of the municipality or not. (existing s. 207, para.
8)
Power
(2) The municipality may provide the facility or service
outside its boundaries in accordance with the agreement.
Agreements with province
20. (1) A muniCipality may provide a facility or service that
it would otherwise not have power to provide, if it does so in
accordance with an agreement with the Crown in right of Ontario
to provide facilities or services under a program established and
administered by the Crown.
Power
(2) The municipality may provide the facility or service
outside its boundaries in accordance with the agreement.
Agreements between municipalities
21. (1) If a muniCipality has power to provide a facility or
service and another municipality does not, they may enter into an
agreement under which the second municipality assists the first
in providing the facility or service.
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(2) An agreement under subsection (1) confers power on the
second municipality to undertake any activity required to assist
in providing the facility or service, except,
(a) financing the facility or service:
(b) passing by-laws prohibiting or regulating the facility
or service or other by-laws of a legislative nature.
Exercise of power outside municipality
(3) Despite section 18, the second municipality may exercise a
power conferred by an agreement under subsection (1) anywhere the
first municipality has power to provide the facility or service.
Exceptions, certain statutes
(4) Subsection (1) does not authorize agreements with respect
to facilities or services provided under the General Welfare
Assistance Act, the Family Benefits Act, the Homes for the Aged
and Rest Homes Act or the Police services Act.
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PART VIrI
REGULATIONS
Regulations
22. (1) The Lieutenant Governor in council may, by
regulation, restrict the power of municipalities to pass by-laws.
Examples
(2) without restricting the generality of subsection (1), a
regulation under that subsection may be made to,
(a) limit municipal regulation that is, in the opinion of
the Lieutenant Governor in Council, unnecessary or
undesirable or represents duplication1 or
(b) limit municipal authority to engage in commercial
activities.
Scope
(3) without restricting the generality of subsection (1), a
regulation made under that subsection may provide for different
categories of municipalities and deal with each category
differently.
Three-year period
(4) A regulation made under subsection (1) shall be deemed to
be revoked on the third anniversary of the day it comes into
force, if it has not been revoked before that time.
No extension
(5) When a regulation made under subsection (1) has been
revoked or deemed to be revoked, the Lieutenant Governor in
Council does not have power to renew or extend it or replace it
with a regulation of similar effect.
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The Regional
Munlclpellty
of Durham
Clerk's Department
605 Rossland Rd. East
P.O. Box 623
Whitby. Ontario
Canada II N 6A3
(905) 668.7711
Fax: (905' 668-9963
C. W. Lundy A.M.c. T.
RegloilaJ Cl9Ik
COUNCIL DIRECTION
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March 12, 1997
H~R 17 II 06 AM '97
Mr. Milt Farrow .
Special Advisor to the
Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing
777 Bay Street
13th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2E5
Re: Greater Toronto Services Board. Our File: C12-G
Mr. Farrow, at their meeting held on March 12,1997, Regional Council
passed the following resolution: .
"a) n~AT Mr. M. Farrow, Special Advisor to the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, be advised: . .
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The Region of Durham does not endorse the creation of a
. GreaterToronto Services Board with the authorifyto
manage, deliver or generate capital for services;
lithe Province decides to create a Board, its authorifyand
mandate should be limited to providing a forum for
discussion on long-term strategic planning for the GTA, co-
ordination of cross-boundary servicing issues, and dispute
resolution through facilitation and mediation; . ..
If established, representationcin the Board should be .
inclusive of the member municipalities Within the Greater
Toronto Area and include the active participation of the
Province; and .
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b) THAT a copy of Joint Report #97-J-4 be sent to Mr. M. Farrow, the
Area Municipalities in the Region of Durham and the Regional
Municipalities within the GT A. ..
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Enclosed for your consideration is a copy of Report #97-J-4 referred to in
the resolution of Regional Council.
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CW. Lundy, A.M.C.T.
Regional Clerk .
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. The Honourable M. Harris; Premier of Ontario
The HohourableA: Leach, MinisterQf Municipal Affairs & Housing
Ms. J. Munro, M.P.P. (Durham-York) .
Mr. J. Ouellette, MP.P,(Oshawa)
Mr. J.O'Tocile, M.P.P. (Durham East)
Mr.-J. Aaherty, M.P.P. (Durham Centre)
The Honourable J. Ecker, M;P,P: (Durham-West) .
Ms. J..Eaglesham, Clerk, Regional Municipality of Halton.
Ms. BoZeran, Clerk, Regional Municipality of Peel .
Mr. D. Hearse, Clerk, Regional Municipality of York . .
Ms. N. Wong, Clerk, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
Mr. Mde Rond, Clerk, T6wnofAjax
Mr.G. Graham, Clerk, Township of Brock
Ms P: Barrie: Clerk. Municipality of Clarinoton
Mr. B. Suter, Clerk, City of Os haw a . .'. .
Mr. B. Taylor, Clerk, Town of Pickering
Mr. E. Cuddie, Clerk, Township of Scugog
Mr.W. Taylor; Clerk, Township of Uxbridge
Mr. D. McKay, Clerk, Town of Whitby
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Council in "Committee of the Whole"
FROM:
G.H. Cubitt, Chief Administrative Officer
J.L. Gartley, Commissioner of Finance
VA Silgailis, Commissioner of Works
A.L. Georgieff, Commissioner of Planning
P.W. Olive, Commissioner of Economic Development
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Report No. 97 -J-4
Developing the Framework for a Greater Toronto Services Board. A
Discussion Paper. February, 1997. Prepared by Milt Farrow, Special
Advisor to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
RECOMMENDATIONS
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1. That Mr_ M. Farrow, Special Advisor to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, be advised: '.' .
a) The Region of Durham does not endorse th~ creation of a Greater
Toronto Services Board with the authority to manage, deliver or
generate capital for services.
b) If the Province decides. to. preate a Board, itS authority and mandate
should be limited to providing a forum for discussion on long-tenn
strategic planning for the GT A, co-ordination of cross-boundary
servicing issues, and dispute resolution through facilitation and
mediation.
c) If established, representation on the Board should be on a parity basis
and include the active participation of the Province.
2. A copy of this report.be sent to Mr. M. Farrow, the Area Municipalities in
Region of Durham and the Regional Municipalities within the GTA.
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REPORT
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This report represents the Region of Durham's submission on the issues and
options for a Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB), as identified in Mr. Farrow's
Discussion Paper.
1. Context
The Region of Durham believes the first step in Considering a possible
mandate for a GTSB, is to determine where current governance structures limit
the GT A from meeting its full potential. This involves identifying instances
where these structures will notbe able to effectively meet future challenges, let
alone local, regional or provincial objectives. . ~,
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The mandate and responsi,=,i1ities of a Board must also recognize the Position
of the Province, that a Board is not, in form or function, to be a another level of
government in the GTA. ACCOrdingly, if the Board is not a levelofgovemment,
then it should not have responsibilitieS for service <Ielivery, revenue generation
and taxation.': . _ ,,f..
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Six possible roles were suggested for a GTSB in the Discussion Paper,
including strategic planning, CO-Ordination, management, service delivery,
dispute resolution and capital generation.
2. 1 Mandate
Durham is of the view that essential services are being effectively delivered to
the community. This includes the management, delivery and financing of
infrastructure. There is no evidence that improved service delivery would result
from having another body established to set and monitor standards or make
basic infrastructure delivery decisions. In terms of financing, the Regional
Municipalities have strong credit ratings. The Regions' borrowing rates are
similar or lower than those of the Province.'
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Joint-RepQrt No .97 -J-4
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Opportunities may however exist for a Board to provide a coordinated
approach for:
. long-term strategic planning for the GTA;
. cross-boundary servicing solutions; and
. dispute resolution.
Strategic Planning:
All GTA regions have new long range official plans. In this regard, the recent
GTA Vision 2021 exercise, coupled with the joint growth forecasting and
transportation planning exercises, provided a co-ordinated "long term visioning"
context for policy making at the regional level. A means should be established
.. ; for updating and extending the time horizon of this visioning exercise, as well
.. as joint growth forecasting. If this function is not performed by the Province in
- . collaboration with Regions, as in the past, it could form part of the role of a
Board. This however, does not involve the preparation or updating of official
plans:
Co-ordination of Service Delivery:
Cross-boundary service delivery is important and, at present, occurs on a
voluntary inter-regional basis, on matters such 'as water supply, sanitary
sewerage, road connections, solid waste disposal and joint economic
development. A Board could provide a forum for municipalities to collaborate
in developing joint inter-regional service delivery arrangements. Altematively,
this could be achieved through the continued participation of affected regions
and provincial ministries.
Dispute Resolution:
Where agreement on the delivery of inter-regional servi~ cannot be reached,
a Board could provide a forum for resolution of disputes through facilitation and
mediation: This arrangement would ensure that cross~t:ioundary servicing
issues which may arise, are resolved in a satisfactory fashion. As an
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alternative, this could be achieved via existing provincial mechanisms (eg.
Ministerial direction, Ontario Municipal Board).
2.2 Other Areas of Potential Board Involvement
The Farrow paper suggested potential areas for Board involvement with
respect to GO Transit, Economic Development and Co-operative Ventures.
Given that the Board is not to be another level of government and that existing
agencies are effectively carrying out these activities, Durham sees no benefit
for Board involvement in these areas. (Refer to Appendix No.1)..
3. Board Membership
Given the mandate for a Board, as being advocated by Durham of :
. a co-ordinating body;
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. no powers of taxation or revenue generation,
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then the complex issue of membership based on"representation-by-
population" becomes moot. Representation by parity more appropriately
reflects the proposed mandate.
Membership should not be limited to municipalities only, but rather include
active Provincial involvement on a Board. This is essential in making a Board
an effective forum for co-ordination between municipalities and the province.
This would eliminate conflicting objectives and duplication of effort.
Farrow's paper raises the issue of membership of municipalities beyond the
current GTA b()undaries . It is apparent that commutingpattems, market areas
and areas of influence extend well beyond the GTA as it is cUrrently defined.
Measures could be devised in order to determine whether places such as
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Orangeville, Barrie and Hamilton-Wentworth are functionally part of the "GTA"
and whether they should have some form of representation on a Board.
4. Conclusions
It is concluded that:
. a Board with authority to manage, deliver, or generate capital for services is
unnecessary;
. if established, a Board could provide a forum for discussion on long-term
strategic planning for the GTA, co-ordination of cross-boundary servicing
issues, and dispute resolution through facilitation and mediation; and
. if established, representation on a Board should be on a parity basis and
include the active participation of the Province.
Accordingly, it is recommef'!ded .that the contents of this report be endorsed by
Council as the Region of Durham's submission to Mr. M. Farrow.
VA Silgailis P.Eng.
Commissio er of Works
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CommiSSioner of Planning
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Chief dministrative Officer
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OTHER AREAS OF POTENTIAL BOARD INVOLVEMENT
Inter-regional co-ordination is necessary, in the case of road linkages, transit, water
and sewer systems, and solid waste disposal. In the experience of Durham
Region, co-ordination of this nature is successfully occurring between Regions on a
voluntary and negotiated basis '.
The Farrow paper also suggested a role for a Board in operating GO Transit,
. Economic Development and Co-operative Ventures. However, from the Region's
assessment of these matters, there is no benefit for Board involvement in these
areas.
GO Transit
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The GTSB discussion paper refers to GO Transit as .... one ofthe first service
responsibilities of the GTSS.; however, assigning this kind of operational,
service delivery role to a new Board does not fit logically within the long-term
strategic planning, co-ordination and dispute resolution roles suggested. There.
is no functional difference between the role of GO service and major provincial
highways. The Province should not only retain responsibility for these highways
but also retain responsibility for this strategic rail system. Given that the Board
is not to function as another level of government, the issues of revenue
generation, asset ownership and operations should clearly remain with a
Provincial body such as the existing GO Soard.
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Fcc examplo. tho Rogions of York and Durham and tho Ontario Ooan Wator Agmcy are currently
finalizing tho principlos for rO$UUcturing of tho VOSS Agroomont. It is proposod that tho YDSS bo undor tho
joint ownOIShip of York and Durham Rogion. Tho rO$uucturod YDSS Agroemont will addrO$s YDSS Ownorsnip.
Managanau. Oporations and Maintonanco. Capital Planning and Financing. Staff from both Rogions aro in th~
process of finalizing tho principlO$ for a now agrooment which y,;!\ moot tho r<quirement for joint own~rslUp of
tho YDSS. The propos~d agr~an~nt would bo in accordanco with rocenlly announced l<gislation (January 15.
(997) unckr tho Water and Sewage Servicts Improvement Art.
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Economic Development:
Economic development (including Tourism Promotion) activity Occurs at the
regional and the area municipal level, as well as via the private sector.
Co-ordination and co-operative effort occurs through the Greater Toronto Area
Economic Development Partnership, the fledgling Greater Toronto Marketing
Alliance and Tourism Toronto, with co-ordination via the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing_ There is no apparent need for further co-ordination of
these activities by a GTSB.
Co-operative Ventures: (eg. Purchasing and Technology)
This is a broad undefined area in which a Board may provide leadership.
However, most municipalities are currently co-operating on projects of this
nature. It is concluded that a Board role in this area is likely to be of limited
scope.
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DIRECTION
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
;'C;''\L1C 3A6
H4~ n All O~ nH '97
Telephone 623-3379
Fax 623-4169
APPLICATION FOR HAWKER AND PEDLAR LICENSE
New
Renewal 1/
Previous License # 07..
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Note: See other side for regulations.
ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED:
. /eopy of Vendor's Permit
vDurham Regional Police
Criminal History Record
'/3 Photographs
FE'" REQUIRED:
New License '
enewa
Christmas Trees
$240.00
$215.00
75.00
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Planning Department;
Date Re.ceived
Zone Category
_Denied
License Application Approved_
License#
Planning Department Signature
Issued By
in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information Act, 1989
(section 28 and 29), we are requesting this infonnalion~for the purpose of: -
(a) making a determination on the application; and
(b) maintaining a business record upon acceptance.
Our authority for the collection of this information is the Municipal Act. Any questions
should be directed to the Clerk, 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6,
Telephone (905)623-3379.
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Please Deliver To: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
COUNCIL OIRECTION
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Responsible for Seniors
Mintstre sans ponefeuille
delegue aux Affalres
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Edifice Mowat. 39 etage
900, rue 80y G '
Toronto, ON M7A lA3 ^ ~"
T6J6phone: (416J 326.9321"\ ..;..
T6Mcopieur; (416) 326-9338
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900 Bay Slr98t
lbronro, ON M71\ lR3
Te/ophone; (416) 32&0026
Fmc: (416) 32&09338
March 12, 1997
Dear Mayor and Council:
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It gives us great pleasure to invite you to participate in the 1997 SENIOR OF THE YEAR
PROGRAM. It was established in 1994 to give each municipality in the province the
opportunity to honour one outstanding local senior. Approximately 400 deserving seniors havc
heen honoured to date.
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Recipients are individnals, who, after age 65, have enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the
community -- without thought of personal or financial gain. The award certificate, provided by
the Ontario Government, is suitable for framing, is inscribed with the recipient's name and is
signed by Lieutenant Governor Hilary M. Weston, the Minister without Portfolio Responsible for
Seniors and the Head of Council
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Ontario benefits flum the experience, accomplishments and contributions of seniors. Seniors are
one of the province's most important resources. That is why, the Province of Ontario, designates
June as Seniors' Month. Across the province during June, community organizations and local
govenunents host special events to recognize seniors and the countless contributions they make
to Ontario's way of life. In keeping with this tradition, we would like to recommend to you that
your municipality recognize your Outstanding Senior during Seniors' Month.
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Please send the name of your municipality's Senior of the Year Award recipient, on the attached
form, to: Ontario Honours and Awards, MinislIy of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, 77
Bloor Street West, 9th floor, Toronto, Ontario M7A 2R9; FAX (416) 314-7743. The dcadline
for receiving the form is April 30, 1997.
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Ontario's seniors deserve special recognition for fueiroutstanding accomplishments. By working
together with municipalities, we ean ensure they are honoured in an especially meaningful way.
Thank you.
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Minister without Portfolio-
Responsible for Seniors
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RECIPIENT'S NAME (how narml is to appear un oeI!ificate - please ensure aoall'llC;Y of spelllng):
NOMINA TlNG MUNIClPAUTYITOWNSHIP {how name Is to appear on celfjficate., I.e. "prasented by
the Municipality of ......."):
NAME OF CONTACT (someone within municipal office to follow-up on nomination):
ADDRESS:
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Ontario's Seniors' Month is celebrated during June of every year.
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Provincial and local cetebrations are being planned throughout the Province. As celebrations are
confinned the Office of the Minister RespollsibIe for Seniors will develop a catalogue of events
taking place throughout the Province.
The Theme?
Seniors are an important and integral part of Ontario's way of life. This year's Seniors' Month
celebrations will highlight the contnllutions seniOfS make to our society and ways that we can all
work towards ensuring senior's quality of life. In order to achieve these goals, each week in June
will have a theme, descn'bed in more detail below.
Fim Week of June -lntergelle1'lltional Week (JIIJ.e 1 to June I, 1997)
The fiat week of June will focus on intergenetational activities. Seniors and younger populations
of Ontario are valuable resources to one another in a variety of ways. This week will higblight
opportunities for seniOIll and younger segments of the population coming together to help one
another.
8<<ond Week of June - Oiregivers' Week (June 9 to June 15, 1997)
The second week of June will be Caregivers' week This will provide Ontario with an
opportunity to appreciate and celebrate fiunilies, seoiOfS, informal and fannaI care givers who
assist seniors with their daily lives and enhance their quality oftiie.
Third Week of June. Eldu Abuse Prevention Week (June 16 to June 22, 1997)
The third week of June will highlight the various fOlDlB of elder abuse, including neglect, financial,
physical and emotional aspects. By JIlAlring seniors, their fiunilies and others aware of the various
forms of elder abuse steps can be taken to ensure senior's quality oflifa
Fourtlt Week of June - Vollmteerism Week (June 1} to June 29, 1997)
The fourth and final week of June will highlight ll11d celebme the volunteer efforts of seniors in
0nt/uiQ. Seniors, with their wealth oflife experience, provide a valuable volunteer resource in
assisting other seniors and younger segments of the population
Seniors' Month Poster
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The Office of the Minister Responsible for Seniors is developing a poster to promote Seniors'
Month which will be made available to organizations, municipalities and others who want tQ ...".
promote their-Seniors' MOnth activities. To request c'opies of the poster please contact theOffiee
of the Minister Responsible for Seniors.
Senior of the Yeor Awards
Each year municipalities in Ontario have an opportunity to honour one outstanding local senior.
In the test 3 years approximately 400 seniors have been honoured. Recipients are iadividuals who
after age 65 have enriched the social, cultural or civic life of their community _ without thought of
personal or financial gain. The award certificate, provided by the Government of Ontario, is
suitabte for framing, is inscribed with the recipient's name and is signed by Lieutenant Governor
Hilary M. Weston, the MinIster Wnhout Portfolio Responsible for Seniors and the Head of
Municipal Council. For further information on this program, please contact the Ontario Honours
and Awards office, within the Ministry ofCiti7.....sIJip, Cutture and Recreation, at (416) 314-7526.
Ontario Senior Achievement Awards
Each year the Minister Responsible for Seniors recognizes twenty individuals who after the age of
65, have made outstanding contn'butioDS to their communities. l'est recipients include: a
volunteer who raised thousands of dollars for cancer research by cycling in bike-a-thons; a
craftswoman with a passion for shllIiD8 her talent with children and seniors alike; and a dedicated
woman who wooo with disabled seniors at a local seniors' home, thus giving them a sense of
dignity and independence. The recipients will receive their Senior Achievement Award from the
Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable HiIlIly Weston, at a special ceremony at Queen's Patk in
June. For further information on this program, please contact the Ontario Honours and Awards
office, within the Ministry ofCitizensbip, Culture and Recreation, at (416) 314-7526.
What Qua Your Organization Do?
As part ofthi, celebration we encourage your organization to take an active role in the
celebrations. Taking into consideration the themes of the four weeks in June, we would suggest
that you time your events to fuIJ within the appropriate theme week We would appreciate being
kept informed of any events that your organization plans in order that we can note it in our
catalogue of events across the Province. To assist in the cataloguing of events we have attached a
form for your convenience and ask that you share a copy with us as events are identified.
Questions?
If you have any questions, or ideas you would like to share with the Office of the Minister
Responsible for Seniors, please contact us at:
Hen. Cant Jackson
lI-fmister Without Portfulio Responsible for Seniors
3rd Floor, Mowat Block
900 Bay Street
TOIOIIlo, Onlllrio, M7A lR3 Phone 416-326-9326 Fax 416-326-9338
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1. Event Name:
2. Sponsor(s) ofEvern:
3. Location ofEvent(s) (address, city/tuwn,etc.):
4. Date and Time ofEvent(s):
5. Brief Description of Events:
6. Contact Name(s):
7. Contact Name(s) Address(es), Telephone and Fax:
8. From time to time the Office of the Minister Responsible for Seniors will provide
information regarding Seniors' Month and scheduled events. Please provide a main
m.mng address contact for information from the Minister's Office.
Name:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Fax:
E-Mail:
Please make as IIl8I\Y copies oflllis {Ollll as requiIlld to list all proposed events. WIreo. a furm is completed, att!ch
any othezc approprialc iufonnation and please mail it to Of Fax it to:
Ho... Canllackson
Minister Without Portfolio Rcspo....'b1e for Seniors
3<dFlocr, Mowat Block, 900 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario. M7 A lRJ
Phone 416-326-9326, Fax 416-326-9338
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40 Temperance Stl'eet
Bowmanville, Ontario
LlC 3A6
COUNCIL DIRECTION
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Telephone 623-3379
Fax 623-4169
'AcPPUCA TlONPOR HAWKER AND'I'EDLAR LICENSE: 60 days prior to event.
New: No
Renewal: YES. 1997 OSHA W A DISCOUNT HOUSE ( 1988) LTD.
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Previous License #: 96-071 Permit #: 4
l) Applicant's Name:
Address:
Postal Code:
FRANK McCAMMOND,
19 Renfield Crescent, Whitby, Ontario.
LIP-IB2
Telephone: (905 668-9668 Fax (905) 668-9668
2) Bl1sinessName: OSHAWADISCOU11iTI-IOUSE(I981!)LTD.
3) Application Business Location: 2401 HIGHWAY # 2
4) List of Goods, Wares or Merchandise: Family Fu-eworks apprll'O<ld by Minist<< of Mines & Resources for sale in Canada.
l. solemnly declare that. to the best of my knowledge, the above infunnation is true and
DATE: March 13, 1997
Signature of Applicant: FRANKMcCAMMO
Note: See other side for regulations.
Ar.tACHMENTS REQUIRED.
.:L Copy of Vendor's Permit
_Durham Regional Police Criminal History Record
-/3 photographs
X...9perations Summary Letter to Town Clerk:
FEE REQUIRED:
New License $240.00
Renewal $215.00
Christmas Trees $100.00
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Planning Department;
Date Received
Zone CategOJY
License Application Approved
Denied
Planning Department Signature
License#
Issued By
In accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of infunnation Aa, 1989 (section 23 and 29), we are requesting this
information for the purpose of
(a) making a det..~n on the application; and
(b) maintaining a lv~s record upon aoceptance.
Our authority for the coIIection of this information is the Municipal Act. Any questions should be directed to the Clerk, 40 T ~u'paduce St.,
Bowmanville, Ontario. Lie 3A8, Telephone (905)623-3379.
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(416) 962-2786(416) 9648837
Date: 18/3/97 Time: 23:13:37
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Tel: 416962-2786
Fax: 416 964-8837
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31 Dallon Road
Toronto. ON MSR 2YlI
Phone (416) 962-2786. Fax 964-8837
email -valladp@lglobal.col1l
March 18. 1997
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The I'dayor and all councitlors
By C,X
TIlis letter is about Bill 103, The City of Toronto Act. TIlis Bill has ultimate implications for all
communities in the GTA, not just for Metro Toronto, in that it puts us all on a course which witl
end local govenunent as we have known it.
This organization, Taxpayers Against Megacity, was fonned to prevent the amalgamation of
Metro's six cities into one Megacity. We had access to many reports and statistics which did
not receive coverage in most of the major newspapers, due to those newspapers' editorial
stance. Therefore you are probably not aware of their content other than in the most general
terms.
In fact these .eports, by well-respected and neutral experts across North America. indicate that
your municipality may be much more efficient and appropriate than the Harris govenunent says.
TIle reports support the contention that amalgamation is designed not to create efficient and
democratic local communities and governance, nor to save money, but rather to accomplish other
objectives.
"layor Hazel McCallion of Mississauga has recognized the danger and has said so. She has
agreed to speak at a meeting:
March 26, 1997 at 7:30 p.m.
Erindale Secondary School, Lecture Hall
2021 Dundas StreetWes1, enter off Erin Mills Parkway
Paul Pagnuelo of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation will also attend lhis meeting 10 tell about the
reports mentioned and to explain his organization's opposition to tlus idea.
W. '11 ..tI . I II d' ~. nISli:TRI8UTION
e \\1. try to arrange an appomtment WI 1 someone at your CIty la to ISCUSS s me on e ..
information we have and the ramifications of Bill I 03. Please call us to set up a eeiili~eeau8c -
time is limited. !"", f!Y__h_~
Please confinn yonr attendance by phone or fax to the above numbers. i ,', ..'.;i';AL TO: ... --.---..... ,
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David Vallance. Chair f'-: --........-
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Toronto. Ontario
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COUNCIL OIRECTION D-27
PROUDLY PRESENTS jiG END
THE MIDLAND WALWYN M A
,."GREA~AKES MUL Tl-SP"OR&.AERIES,f1
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March 19, 1997
SPONSORED BY
"RISO CANADA"
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Mayor Hamre and Members of Council
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
LIC 3A6
MtlR 1 9 '997
tlUN!CIPf\LlTY Of GL.~R1NGTON
MAYOR'S OfFICE
Re: 1997 Ontario Duathlon Championship
Canadian Cross Training Club
The Canadian Cross Training Club (Durham Area) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting
the 1997 Ontario Duathlon Championship. The Ontario Duathlon Championship is a race
consisting of both running and bicycling. The race is proposed to be held at Cedar Park on
Sunday May 25, 1997, starting at approximately 9:00 am. The race will start with a run of
three (3) kilometres, followed by a bicycle ride of thirty (30) kilometres and finishes with a
seven (7) kilometre run. The competitor will be on the race course for approximately 1 Ih hours
to 3 hours, depending on ability. This race will attract both provincial and national calibre
athletes, as well as local participants. Besides being a Provincial Championship, this race will
be a National team qualifier for certain age groups. This race is just one of the races that the
Canadian Cross Training Club is hosting this summer, throughout Ontario, as part of the
Midland Walwyn Great Lakes Multi-Sport Series.
The race itself will start and finish in Cedar Park, as shown ona copy of the racecourse,
enclose for your infonnation. For the first leg of the race the athletes will IUD Ith kilometres
out of Cedar Park south on Cedar Park Road and east on the 6th Concession Road to Middle
Road where they will turn around and head back to the transition area in Cedar Park, for a
round trip distance of three kilometre. The athletes will then switch from running to bicycling.
The bicycle course will take the athletes from Cedar Park, south on Cedar Park Road, west on
the 6th Concession Road to Enfield Road. The course then heads north on Enfield Road to the
10th Concession Road where the athletes will turn east and follow this road to Old Scugog Road.
The course will follow Old Scugog Road down to the 6th Concession Road and back to Cedar
Park. Once back in Cedar Park the athletes will switch from bicycling back to running and
begin the final portion of the race, a 7 kilometre run which will follow the same course as the
first run only at the intersection of the 6th Concession Road and Middle Road the athletes will
head north on Middle Road up to the 7th Concession Road where they will turn around and head
back to Cedar Park.
C14N.-4[)/ANCROSS TR-tlN1NGCUIlJ. r.o. Box 22577, SI Ooorgc Postal Outlet, 264ll1oor St. W.o Tornow. Onlmo MSV IVO. l.ronD.atiOll HolIiac: (905) 820-tSOS
"eLMS"" CO-ORDINATOR: JAMBS CUMP.NHA{iA. 73) Glcngro\'C Sol. Oshawe. Ontario I.IJ 5C5. (905)728-0084. FAXt9(5) 725-5148
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In order for the Race clilmmittee to fmalize race arrangements with Cedar Par~ ~enter into
discussions-with Hi~D-urhamRegfOn POlice'Department and the Region of Durham WorKs
Department, we request approval from the Municipality of Clarington to hold the 1997 Ontario
Duathlon Championship race in your municipality. We are willing to satisfy any conditions that
the Clarington Public Works Department may require to ensure that the race is safe for all those
involved.
Should you require any additional information about the race, please do not hesitate to contact
me.
Yours truly,
R~p~
Ross Pym
Race Director
Home Phone: 905-404-2246
Work Phone: 905-725-7351
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ONTARIO
REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCil MEETING OF MARCH 24, 1997
SUBJECT:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1997
RECOMMEN DA TIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
a) Report TR-19-97
Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act
2. FORTHWITH RECOMMENDATION FOR COUNCil RATIFICATION
a) Report TR-23-97
Purchase of Grader - Early Tender Call
3. ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION - ZION UNITED CHURCH AND HARRY
& ETHEl FISHER
THAT Report PD-32-97 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as
amended, submitted by August Geisberger Junior be referred back to staff for
further processing; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-32-97 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
4. REZONING AND PLAN OF SUBDIVISION. PENWEST DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION LTD.
THAT Report PD-33-97.be received;
THAT the application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as
amended, of the former Town of Newcastle submitted by Penwest Development
Corporation be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of
a subsequent report upon receipt of all outstanding comments, taking into
consideration all of the comments reviewed;
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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THAT the application for the proposed draft plan of subdivision submitted by the
Penwest Development Corporation be referred back to Staff for further processing
and the preparation of a subsequent report upon receipt of all outstanding
comments, taking into consideration all of the comments reviewed;
THAT within 15 days of the Public Meeting, the Commissioner of Planning for the
Region of Durham be advised and provided, by sworn declaration from the Clerk,
the following:
i) that the Municipality held a Public Meeting in accordance with Section 51
(21.1) of the Planning Act for the subject subdivision application;
ii) a copy of the minutes of said meeting;
iii) a copy of all written submissions received by the Municipality;
iv) a list of all persons and public bodies, including their mailing addresses, who
made oral submissions at the public meeting or written submissions; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-33-97 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
5. PREPARATION OF A NEW COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW
THAT Report PD-34-97 be received; and
THAT Council authorize the preparation of a new comprehensive zoning by-law
for the Municipality.
6. PROPOSED DURHAM REGION OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENTS - KOSE
PROPERTIES INC. AND INVAR INDUSTRIAL LTD.
THAT Report PD-35-97 be received;
THAT Report PD-35-97 be approved as the comments of the Municipality of
Clarington on the proposed Official Plan Amendment applications submitted by
Kose Properties Incorporated (OPA 97-001/D) and Invar Industrial limited (OPA
97-002/D);
THAT the Town of Whitby and the Region of Durham be requested to advise the
Municipality of Clarington of the respective Council's decisions; and
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THAT a copy of Council's decision and Report PD-35-97 be forwarded to the
Town of Whitby and the Region of Durham Planning Departments.
7. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADIUSTMENT
THAT Report PD-36-97 be received;
THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made at
the meeting on February 27, 1997; and
THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend
the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment in the event of an appeal.
8. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - GERTRUDE TOMINA
THAT Report PD-37-97 be tabled until such time as all grading and drainage
works required by the Public Works Department and Central lake Ontario
Conservation Authority have been completed, including but not limited to
ensuring that there is positive drainage on the site with no negative impact on
abutting properties.
9. WILMOT CREEK NATURE RESERVE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
THAT Report PD-38-97 be received;
THAT Bird and Hale Ltd., in association with Hough Woodland Naylor Dance
ltd., C.M. Sernas Ltd. and Shoreplan Engineering Ltd., be selected to undertake
the Environmental Management Plan for the Wilmot Creek Nature Reserve at an
estimated cost of $42,500.00; and
THAT the funds to undertake the Environmental Management Plan for the Wilmot
Creek Nature Reserve be drawn from the Waterfront Study Reserve Fund (Account
111 0-183-X), subject to the provisions of Section 3.1 of Report PD-38-97.
10. PARKING ENFORCEMENT MONTHLY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 1997
THAT Report CD-15-97 be received; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-15-97 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business
Centre for their information.
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11. ANIMAL CONTROL MONTHLY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 1997
THAT Report CD-16-97 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-16-97 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada
and the Animal Advisory Committee.
12. CO-OPERATIVE TENDER WR2-96 - SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND APPLICATION OF
CALCIUM CHLORIDE
THAT Report TR-18-97 be received;
THAT the contract award to Miller Paving Limited, Markham, Ontario, for an
approximate total amount of $45,500.00 (plus applicable taxes), to supply and
apply approximately 350,000 litres of liquid calcium chloride, as required by the
Municipality of Clarington Public Works Department, be extended until
April 30, 1998;
THAT the contract award to Innovative Building Products, Ajax, Ontario, for an
approximate total amount of $5,018.00 (plus applicable taxes), to supply
approximately 12,000 kg of flaked calcium chloride (in 40 kilo bags), as required
by the Municipality of Clarington Public Works Department, be extended until
April 30, 1998; and
THAT the funds expended be drawn from the approved 1997 budget allocation
for Public Works Road Maintenance.
13. CEMETERY CHARGES
THAT Report TR-21-97 be received;
THAT effective April 1, 1997, the burial cost for the Municipality of Clarington
cemeteries for burials, funded by the Department of Social Services at the Region
of Durham, be set at $1,000.00 per the proposed rates and fees as outlined in
Schedule "A" of the proposed By-law attached to Report TR-21-97;
THAT the charges above the prescribed amount for 1996 and 1997 as shown in
Attachment "0" to Report TR-21-97 totalling $695.40 be reversed;
THAT Council authorize the following option to minimize costs associated with
social service burials:
Option #2: Do no place any restrictions;
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THAT the appropriate By-law (Attachment "B" to Report TR-21-97) pertaining to
the proposed Schedule of Rates and Fees for Municipal cemeteries be passed and
forwarded to the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations for their
concurrence; and
THAT the area funeral homes be advised of Council's decision.
14. TENDER CL97-2. MECHANICAL EOUIPMENT MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
THAT Report TR-22-97 be received;
THAT Tri-Air Systems, Scarborough, Ontario, with a total bid of $6,145.00 (plus
G.S.T.) for Part "N and a Journeyman hourly rate of $59.50, be awarded Part "A"
of the Mechanical Equipment Maintenance Contract, as required by the
Municipality of Clarington;
THAT Jack Burgess Plumbing and Heating, Bowmanville, Ontario, with a total bid
price of $970.00 (plus G.S.T.) for Part "B" and a Journeyman hourly rate of $43.00
be awarded Part "B" of the Mechanical Equipment Maintenance Contract, as
required by the Municipality of Clarington; and
THAT the funds expended be drawn from the respective facilities 1997
Mechanical Equipment Maintenance Contract.
15. RECREATION AFFILIATE BOARDS
THAT the addendum to Report TR-85-96 be received;
THAT Report TR-85-96 be lifted from the table (Attachment "E") to Addendum to
Report TR-85-96;
THAT the recommendations contained in Report TR-85-96 be deleted and
replaced with the following:
a) THAT the appropriate By-Law (Attachment "A" to Addendum to Report
TR-85-96), be passed to repeal By-Laws 75-56 and 75-57 establishing the
Waverly Road and Soper Creek Parks as community centres under the
Community Centres Act;
b) THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to negotiate and execute lease
agreements, the form of which is to be considered and approved by the Chief
Administrative Officer in consultation with the Solicitor, with the following
organizations for the applicable facility at a lease rate of $1.00 per year:
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Orono Town Hall ii)
Memorial Park iv)
Hampton Hall vi)
Brownsdale Community Hall;
Newtonville Hall
Haydon Hall
Baseline Community Hall
c) THAT, as the Burketon Park Board is now inactive, the Treasurer be requested
to turn over the remaining funds raised by the Board to the Municipality's
Treasurer to be set aside in a reserve to be used for improvements to the
Burketon Park;
d) THAT the following recreation affiliate boards be disbanded as Boards of
Council:
i) Orono Town Hall (By-Law 79-12)
ii) Lion's Centre (subject to legal opinion regarding status of capital
grants repayment potential) (By-Law 86-154 & 87-94)
iii) Burketon Park (By-Law 83-105)
iv) Baseline Community Centre (By-Law 80-115);
and the appropriate By-Laws (Attachments B to B-3 to Addendum to Report
TR-85-96), to repeal the above establishing By-Laws be passed effective
upon execution of each lease agreement except Burketon Park which is
recommended to be completely disbanded with no subsequent lease
agreement;
e) THAT the By-Law attached to Addendum to Report TR-85-96 (Attachment "0")
be passed to establish the Tyrone Community Centre Board as a Board of
Council;
f) THAT two representatives of Council be appointed to the Tyrone Community
Centre Board;
g) THAT as per By-Law 83-28, two representatives of Council be appointed to
the Solina Community Centre Board;
h) THAT the Municipality provide a grant to each organization listed in
paragraph b) to purchase liability insurance coverage for the term of the first
lease agreements or as long as is financially necessary after 1997 and on an as
requested basis through the annual budget or grant process;
i) THAT the Treasury Department be authorized to negotiate the initial group
purchase of liability coverage on behalf of those organizations from eligible
insurance providers;
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j) THAT the Treasury Department be authorized to purchase accident and
income protection coverage for the members of the leasing organizations
similar to that currently provided by Frank Cowan Insurance Company for
existing members of Boards of Council (see Attachment "C" to Addendum to
Report TR-85-96);
k) THAT the Municipality discontinue coverage under the master municipal
policies for those groups listed in paragraph b) as soon as alternate liability
insurance coverage is obtained per paragraph i);
I) THAT the Tyrone Community Centre and the Solina Community Centre
remain as Boards of Council and be required to submit their books and
records annually for review by the Municipality's auditors and consolidation
with the Municipality of Clarington's financial statements, along with
Newcastle Town Hall Board, Newcastle Arena, Orono Arena, Bowmanville
Museum and Clarke Museum;
m) THAT in order to satisfy the Provincial requirements regarding the Treasurer's
responsibility for the boards' finances, the Tyrone Community Centre and the
Solina Community Centre submit to Council on a regular basis for inclusion in
the Council Agenda, their minutes, indicating approval of expenditures made
and a record of revenue collected;
n) THAT the Boards that are to remain as established Boards of Council as
identified in paragraph (I) be requested to confirm in writing the following:
i) THAT the Boards will submit their minutes to Council;
ii) THAT the Treasurers of the Boards be bonded;
iii) THAT no new bank accounts be opened without the permission of
the Municipal Treasurer;
iv) THAT the Boards agree, in writing, not to incur debt;
v) THAT any reserve funds be placed in the custody of the Municipal
Treasurer;
0) THAT the books and records of the all recreation affiliate boards be reviewed
and consolidated for the 1996 year, as per the opinion of the Municipality's
lawyer and auditors;
p) THAT the Municipality continue to be responsible for capital improvements
through the annual capital budget process and maintenance of the building
envelope through the Property Manager's office;
THAT Report TR-85-96, as amended by this addendum be approved; and
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THAT a letter be sent to each of the affected Boards, informing them of Council's
direction with a copy of the Addendum to Report TR-85-96 and also advising
them that staff are available to assist in the transition as necessary and as
requested by the Boards.
16. ADDENDUM TO REPORT TR-16-97 - ADVERTISING OF TENDERS
THAT Addendum to Report TR-16-97 be tabled to allow Staff to report on
associated costs to potential bidders.
17. IOINT HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE POLICY & PROCEDURES
THAT the Addendum to Report ADMIN-7-97 be received;
THAT Report ADMIN-7-97 be received; and
THAT the Joint Health and Safety Program Policy and Procedures be approved.
18. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DELEGATION
THAT the delegation of Mr. Ralph Whyte pertaining to the Municipality's 1997
budget be acknowledged with appreciation.
19. LIVESTOCK VALUERS
THAT the Livestock Valuers of the Municipality be invited to the next meeting of
Council to provide an update on the predatory kills of livestock in the
Municipality; and
THAT Staff research the issue of a bounty.
20. ACTIONS - "CLOSED" MEETING
THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting be confirmed.
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
General Purpose and Administration Committee
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Present Were:
Also Present:
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Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose
and Administration Committee held on Monday,
March 17, 1997 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor A. Dreslinski
Councillor C. Elliott
Councillor l. Hannah
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor D. Scott
Acting Chief Administrative Officer, M. Marano
Director of Community Services, ]. Caruana
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Until 12:10 p.m.)
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu (Until 12:10 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-178-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, Seconded by Councillor Novak
March 17, 1997
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on March 3, 1997, be approved.
'CARRIED"
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DELEGATIONS
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PUBLIC MEETINGS
(a)
Ralph Whyte, 15 - 100 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville, llC 2M1 - was
called but was not present.
(b) Heather Parchment, 2799 Hancock Road, Courtice, 11 C 3K7 - advised that
the infilling of Mr. Tomina's property has caused considerable flooding to her
basement and her garage. During the grading of his property, Mr. T omina
has also caused her to experience a considerable amount of dust everywhere
on her property. She expressed the following concerns:
. loss of her privacy;
. noise associated with a golf driving range;
. golf balls flying everywhere, jeopardizing her safety and that of her
horses;
. devaluation of her home which is now for sale and has been reduced by
$10,000.00; and
. living in her dream home has been a nightmare for the past two years.
(c) Henry Kortekaas, 82 Sherwood Road East, Ajax, L 1T 2Z2 - appeared on
behalf of the applicant and made the following comments:
. drainage problems will be resolved and the applicant will work with the
Planning Department to satisfy all requirements;
. berming, fencing and landscaping will be put in place to resolve the issue
of golf balls flying everywhere; and
. this use should not conflict with the present zoning of the land.
(a) Ralph Whyte, 15 - 100 liberty Street North, Bowmanville, llC 2M1 -
encouraged Members of the Committee to keep taxes down and
congratulated them for bringing in a budget for 1997 with no tax increases.
Councillor Dreslinski chaired this portion of the meeting.
Pursuant to the Planning Act, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington,
through its General Purpose and Administration Committee, is holding a Public
Meeting for the following applications:
(a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lot 30, Concession 5, former
Township of Darlington - Zion United Church and Harry & Ethel Fisher; and
(b) Proposed Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment - Part lot 9,
Concession 2, former Town of Bowmanville - Penwest Development
Corporation Limited.
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The Deputy Clerk advised that public notices were sent for the rezoning
applications and the proposed plan of subdivision application by first class mail
on or before February 14, 1997, to all property owners within 120 metres of the
subject properties in accordance with the latest municipal assessment record. In
addition, notices were also posted on the site prior to February 14, 1997. This
notice procedure is in compliance with the Ontario Regulation made under the
Planning Act.
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describe the purpose and effect of the proposed amendments, then the objectors
would be heard, followed by the supporters and the applicant.
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(a) Report PD-32-97 - Zion United Church and Harry & Ethel Fisher - the
purpose of the application is to rezone from "Agricultural Exception (A-1)" to
an appropriate zone to permit the expansion of an existing place of worship.
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Leon Hart, 57 Bradley Boulevard, Hampton, LOB 1JO, appeared on behalf of
the Zion United Church Building Committee and expressed support from
Members of the Committee stating that this project is very necessary for the
Church.
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(b) Report PD-33-97 - Penwest Development Corporation limited - the purpose
of this application is to permit a subdivision which will consist of 131 units,
comprised of 11 single family dwelling units, 120 semi-detachedllink units
and blocks for park and open space purposes. The rezoning application
involves 0.46 hectare of land located at the west limit of the subdivision,
proposed to be rezoned from Environmental Protection to residential.
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Evylin Stroud, 89 little Avenue, llC 1J9, requested that the Environmentally
Protected portion of these lands be left untouched.
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Kim Palmer, 32 Trudeau Drive, Bowmanville, llC , requested that facilities
be put in place for the teenagers in the Municipality who have nowhere to
go. She suggested a swimming pool for the summertime and a squash
building for the use of the teenagers in the wintertime.
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Phil Ford, 17 Herriman Street, Bowmanville, llC, suggested that the
Municipality proceed cautiously with the acquisition of parkland because the
southwest area is frequently flooded (approximately 6 times this winter). If
this portion of the land was intended for use as a park it will have to be
filled in.
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Bryce Jordan, G.M. Sernas, 110 Scotia Court, Unit 41, Whitby, l1N 8Y7,
described the background of the application and noted that sewers are
already in place and that street "D" is a requirement of the Municipality.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Zoning Amendment
Appl ication
Zion United Church
Harry & Ethel Fisher
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Rezon i ng and
Plan of Subdivision
Penwest Development
Corporation Ltd.
D12.18T.97003
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Resolution #GPA-179-97
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT Report PD-32-97 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as
amended, submitted by August Geisberger Junior be referred back to staff for
further processing; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-32-97 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-180-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report PD-33-97 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as
amended, of the former Town of Newcastle subm itted by Penwest Development
Corporation be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of
a subsequent report upon receipt of all outstanding comments, taking into
consideration all of the comments reviewed;
THAT the application for the proposed draft plan of subdivision submitted by the
Penwest Development Corporation be referred back to Staff for further processing
and the preparation of a subsequent report upon receipt of all outstanding
comments, taking into consideration all of the comments reviewed;
THAT within 15 days of the Public Meeting, the Commissioner of Planning for the
Region of Durham be advised and provided, by sworn declaration from the Clerk,
the following:
i) that the Municipality held a Public Meeting in accordance with Section 51
(21.1) of the Planning Act for the subject subdivision application;
ii) a copy of the minutes of said meeting;
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
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Preparation of a
New Comprehensive
Zoning By-law
Proposed Durham
Region Official
Plan Amendments
Kose Properties
Inc. and Invar
Industrial Ltd.
D09.0PA.97.001/D
D09.0PA.97.002lD
iii) a copy of all written submissions received by the Municipality;
iv) a list of all persons and public bodies, including their mailing addresses, who
made oral submissions at the public meeting or written submissions; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-33-97 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-181-97
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report PD--34-97 be received; and
THAT Council authorize the preparation of a new comprehensive zoning by-law
for the Municipality.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-182-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report PD-35-97 be received;
THAT Report PD-35-97 be approved as the comments of the Municipality of
Claringlon on the proposed Official Plan Amendment applications submitted by
Kose Properties Incorporated (OPA 97-001/D) and Invar IndustrialUmited (OPA
97-OO2/D);
THAT the Town of Whitby and the Region of Durham be requested to advise the
Municipality of Clarington of the respective Council's decisions; and
THAT a copy of Council's decision and Report PD--35-97 be forwarded to the
Town of Whitby and the Region of Durham Planning Departments.
"CARRIED"
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Monitoring of the
Decisions of the
Committee of
Adj ustment
DB.CO
Zoning By-law
Amendment -
Gertrude Tomina
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Wilmot Creek
Nature Reserve
Environmental
Management Plan
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Resolution #GPA-183-97
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Counciiior Scott
THAT Report PD-36-97 be received;
THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made at
the meeting on February 27, 1997; and
THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend
the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment in the event of an appeal.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-184-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report PD-37-97 be tabled until such time as all grading and drainage
works required by the Public Works Department and Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority have been completed, including but not limited to
ensuring that there is positive drainage on the site with no negative impact on
abutting properties.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-185-97
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report PD-38-97 be received;
THAT Bird and Hale Ltd., in association with Hough Woodland Naylor Dance
Ltd., G.M. Sernas Ltd. and Shoreplan Engineering Ltd., be selected to undertake
the Environmental Management Plan for the Wilmot Creek Nature Reserve at an
estimated cost of $42,500.00; and
THAT the funds to undertake the Environmental Management Plan for the Wilmot
Creek Nature Reserve be drawn from the Waterfront Study Reserve Fund
(Account 1110-1 B3-X), subject to the provisions of Section 3.1 of Report
PD-38-97.
"CARRIED"
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
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Parking Enforcement
Monthly Report
for February 1997
Animal Control
Monthly Report
for February 1997
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Confidential Report
TR-20-97
Resolution #GPA-186-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT the Committee recess for fifteen minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 11 :05 a.m.
Councillor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-187-97
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report CD-15-97 be received; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-15-97 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business
Centre for their information.
"CARRIED"
Resoiution #GPA-188-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Counci Ilor Dreslinski
THAT Report CD-16-97 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-16-97 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada
and the Animai Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-189-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Confidential Report TR-20-97 be referred to the end of the agenda to be
considered at a "closed" meeting; and
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Co-operative Tender
WR2-96 - Supply,
Delivery and
Application of
Calcium Chloride
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Publ ic Sector Salary
Disclosure Act
Cemetery Charges
THAT the Addendum to Report TR-85-96 and the Addendum to Report TR-16-97
listed under "Unfinished Business" be considered immediately after the Treasury
Section of the agenda.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-190-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT Report TR-l B-97 be received;
THAT the contract award to Miller Paving limited, Markham, Ontario, for an
approximate total amount of $45,500.00 (plus applicable taxes), to supply and
apply approximately 350,000 litres of liquid calcium chloride, as required by the
Municipality of Clarington Public Works Department, be extended until
April 30, 1998;
THAT the contract award to Innovative Building Products, Ajax, Ontario, for an
approximate total amount of $5,018.00 (plus applicable taxes), to supply
approximately 12,000 kg of flaked calcium chloride (in 40 kilo bags), as required
by the Municipality of Clarington Public Works Department, be extended until
April 30, 1998; and
THAT the funds expended be drawn from the approved 1997 budget allocation
for Public Works Road Maintenance.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-191-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT Report TR-19-97 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resol uti on #GP A-192-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT Report TR-21-97 be received;
THAT effective April 1, 1997, the burial cost for the Municipality of Clarington
cemeteries for burials, funded by the Department of Social Services at the Region
of Durham, be set at $1,000.00 per the proposed rates and fees as outlined in
Schedule "N of the proposed By-law attached to Report TR-21-97;
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Tender CL97-2,
Mechanical Equipment
Maintenance Contract
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Purchase of Grader
Early Tender Call
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THAT the charges above the prescribed amount for 1996 and 1997 as shown in
Attachment "D" to Report TR-21-97 totalling $695.40 be reversed;
THAT Council authorize the following option to minimize costs associated with
social service burials:
Option #2:
Do no place any restrictions;
THAT the appropriate By-law (Attachment "B" to Report TR-21-97) pertaining to
the proposed Schedule of Rates and Fees for Municipal cemeteries be passed and
forwarded to the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations for their
concurrence; and
THAT the area funeral homes be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-193-97
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report TR-22-97 be received;
THAT Tri-Air Systems, Scarborough, Ontario, with a total bid of $6,145.00 (plus
G.S.T.) for Part "A" and a Journeyman hourly rate of $59.50, be awarded Part "A"
of the Mechanical Equipment Maintenance Contract, as required by the
Municipality of Clarington;
THAT Jack Burgess Plumbing and Heating, BowmaAviHe, Ontario, with a total bid
price of $970.00 (plus G.S.T.) for Part "B" and a Journeyman hourly rate of
$43.00 be awarded Part "B" of the Mechanical Equipment Maintenance Contract,
as required by the Municipality of Clarington; and
THAT the funds expended be drawn from the respective facilities 1997
Mechanical Equipment Maintenance Contract.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-194-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report TR-23-97 be received; and
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Recreation Affiliate
Boards
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THAT Staff be authorized to advertise and issue a tender for a grader, as required
by the Public Works Department, FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-195-97
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the addendum to Report TR-85-96 be received;
THAT Report TR-85-96 be lifted from the table (Attachment "E") to Addendum to
Report TR-85-96;
THAT the recommendations contained in Report TR-85-96 be deleted and
replaced with the following:
a) THAT the appropriate By-law (Attachment "A" to Addendum to Report
TR-85-96), be passed to repeal By-Laws 75-56 and 75-57 establishing the
Waverly Road and Soper Creek Parks as community centres under the
Community Centres Act;
b) THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to negotiate and execute lease
agreements, the form of which is to be considered and approved by the
Chief Administrative Officer in consultation with the Solicitor, with the
following organizations for the applicable facility at a lease rate of $1.00 per
year:
i) Orono Town Hall ii)
iii) Memorial Park iv)
v) Hampton Hall vi)
vii) Brownsdale Community Hall;
Newtonville Hall
Haydon Hall
Baseline Community Hall
c) THAT, as the Burketon Park Board is now inactive, the Treasurer be
requested to turn over the remaining funds raised by the Board to the
Municipality's Treasurer to be set aside in a reserve to be used for
improvements to the Burketon Park;
d) THAT the following recreation affiliate boards be disbanded as Boards of
Council:
i) Orono Town Hall (By-law 79-12)
ii) lion's Centre (subject to legal opinion regarding status of capital grants
repayment potential) (By-law 86-154 & 87-94)
ii i) Burketon Park (By-law B3-105)
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONT'D.
iv) Baseline Community Centre (By-Law 80-115);
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and the appropriate By-Laws (Attachments B to B-3 to Addendum to Report
TR-85-96), to repeal the above establishing By-Laws be passed effective upon
execution of each lease agreement except Burketon Park which is
recommended to be completely disbanded with no subsequent lease
agreement;
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e) THAT the By-law attached to Addendum to Report TR-85-96 (Attachment
"D") be passed to establish the Tyrone Community Centre Board as a Board
of Council;
f) THAT two representatives of Council be appointed to the Tyrone Community
Centre Board;
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g) THAT as per By-law B3-28, two representatives of Counci I be appoi nted to
the Solina Community Centre Board;
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h) THAT the Municipality provide a grant to each organization listed in
paragraph b) to purchase liability insurance coverage for the term of the first
lease agreements or as long as is financially necessary after 1997 and on an
as requested basis through the annual budget or grant process;
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i) THAT the Treasury Department be authorized to negotiate the initial group
purchase of liability coverage on behalf of those organizations from eligible
insurance providers;
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j) THAT the Treasury Department be authorized to purchase accident and
income protection coverage for the members of the leasing organizations
similar to that currently provided by Frank Cowan Insurance Company for
existing members of Boards of Council (see Attachment "C" to Addendum to
Report TR-85-96);
k) THAT the Municipality discontinue coverage under the master municipal
policies for those groups listed in paragraph b) as soon as alternate liability
insurance coverage is obtained per paragraph i);
I) THAT the Tyrone Community Centre and the Solina Community Centre
remain as Boards of Council and be required to submit their books and
records annually for review by the Municipality's auditors and consolidation
with the Municipality of C1arington's financial statements, along with
Newcastle Town Hall Board, Newcastle Arena, Orono Arena, Bowmanville
Museum and Clarke Museum;
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m) THAT in order to satisfy the Provincial requirements regarding the Treasurer's
responsibility for the boards' finances, the Tyrone Community Centre and the
Solina Community Centre submit to Council on a regular basis for inclusion
in the Council Agenda, their minutes, indicating approval of expenditures
made and a record of revenue collected;
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
n) THAT the Boards that are to remain as established Boards of Council as
identified in paragraph (I) be requested to confirm in writing the following:
i) THAT the Boards will submit their minutes to Council;
i i) THAT the Treasurers of the Boards be bonded;
iii) THAT no new bank accounts be opened without the permission of the
Municipal Treasurer;
iv) THAT the Boards agree, in writing, not to incur debt;
v) THAT any reserve funds be placed in the custody of the Municipal
Treasurer;
0) THAT the books and records of the all recreation affiliate boards be reviewed
and consolidated for the 1996 year, as per the opinion of the Municipality's
lawyer and auditors;
p) THAT the Municipality continue to be responsible for capital improvements
through the annual capital budget process and maintenance of the building
envelope through the Property Manager's office;
THAT Report TR-85-96, as amended by this addendum be approved; and
THAT a letter be sent to each of the affected Boards, informing them of Council's
direction with a copy of the Addendum to Report TR-85-96 and aiso advising
them that staff are available to assist in the transition as necessary and as
requested by the Boards.
"CARRIED"
Addendum to Report Resolution #GPA-196-97
TR-16-97
Advertising of Tenders Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Addendum to Report TR-16-97 be tabled to aliow Staff to report on
associated costs to potential bidders.
"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
There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Joint Health and
Safety Committee
Policy & Procedures
OTHER BUSINESS
Livestock
Valuers
Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-197-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the Addendum to Report ADMIN-7-97 be received;
THAT Report ADMIN-7-97 be received; and
THAT the Joint Health and Safety Program Policy and Procedures be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-198-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the delegation of Mr. Ralph Whyte pertaining to the Municipality's 1997
budget be acknowledged with appreciation.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-199-97
Moved by Counci liar Hannah, seconded by Counci liar Dresl inski
THAT the Livestock Valuers of the Municipality be invited to the next meeting of
Council to provide an update on the predatory kills of livestock in the
Municipality; and
THAT Staff research the issue of a bounty.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-200-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT the meeting be "closed" for consideration of Confidential Report TR-20-97
pertaining to a legal matter.
"CARRIED"
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ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #GPA-201-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting be confirmed.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-202-97
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Pingie
THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:30 p.m.
"CARRIED"
Diane Hamre, Mayor
Marie P. Knight, Deputy Clerk
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ONTARIO
REPORT #2
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 24,1997
SUBJECT:
SPECIAL GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETINGS OF MARCH 6, 1997 AND MARCH 7, 1997
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the recommendations outlined in Report TR-15-97, TR-16-97, TR-17-97,
CS-Ol-97, WD-18-97, WD-19-97, WD-20-97, CD-61-96 and WD-30-96, as
amended by the actions taken at the Special Meeting of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee held on March 6, 1997 and the Reconvened Special
Meeting of March 7, 1997, be approved.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
Special General Purpose and Administration Committee
March 6, 1997
ROll CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
DECLARATIONS OF
INTEREST
Minutes of a Special Meeting of the General Purpose
and Administration Committee held on Thursday,
March 6, 1997 at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor A. Dreslinski
Councillor C. Elliott (From 9:20 a.m. until 2:15 p.m.)
Councillor L. Hannah (At 9:23 a.m.)
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor D. Scott (At 11 :43 a.m.)
Chief Administrative Officer, W. Stockwell
Manager of Engineering, T. Cannella (Until 9:25 a.m. and from 1 :05 p.m. to
3:15 p.m.)
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Marketing and Tourism Officer, J. Cooke (Until 10:20 a.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Supervisor, Plans Examiner and Inspector, G. Hanewich (Until 9:25 a.m.)
Property Manager. F. Horvath (Until 11 :15 a.m. and from 1 :05 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
Treasurer, M. Marano
Chief Librarian, C. Mearns
Executive Assistant to the C.A.O., N. O'Flaherty (Until 10:20 a.m.)
Manager of Operations, D. Patterson (Until 9:25 a.m. and from 1 :05 p.m. to
3:15 p.m.)
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu
Clerk, P. Barrie
Councillor Novak chaired the meeting.
There were no declarations of interest stated for this meeting.
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REPORTS
Resolution #GPA-113-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, Seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report TR-15-97 be received for information;
THAT the 1997 Capital Budget (Schedule #1 to Report TR-15-97) and the 1997
Current Budget (Schedule #2 to Report TR-15-97), which includes the Executive
Summary and External budgets, be approved, as outlined in Report TR-15-97;
THAT the Four Year Capital Forecast be endorsed in principle;
THAT Councii provide direction on the items referred to budget and the
consideration items identified on Attachment #3 to Report TR-15-97;
THAT the By-law attached to Report TR-15-97 as Attachment #1 to establish a
Reserve Fund called the Public Works Parks Maintenance Reserve Fund, be
approved;
THAT the Community Services Lot Levy Reserve Fund be closed out with any
remaining funds to be transferred into the Parks Maintenance Reserve Fund;
THAT copies of the draft budget be made available for the general public at the
following iocations:
· One (1) copy to remain at the Clerk's Office
· Three (3) copies to be available at the three (3) Library branches;
THAT the Treasury Department notify the following parties of the final grant
approved by Council: Library, Museums, Visual Arts, Handi Transit and the
Cemetery Boards;
THAT the Community Services Department notify all parties requesting a grant of
Council's decision regarding their request; and
THAT the Clerk's Department notify the parties who have been referred to the
budget process of Council's decision regarding their requests.
SEE FOLLOWING MOTIONS
The Chief Administrative Officer and the Treasurer provided a general overview of
the 1997 Current and Capital Budgets noting some special projects that could be
undertaken during the year while realizing a 0% increase on the tax bill.
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REPORTS CONT'D.
The Chief Administrative Officer, together with the Property Manager and the
Marketing and Tourism Officer, provided an overview of the Administration
Budget.
The Director of Planning and Development reviewed the 1997 budget
submissions related to his department.
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Resolution #GPA-114-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the Committee recess for fifteen minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 10:55 a.m.
The Clerk reviewed the 1997 Current and Capital Budget submissions for the
Clerk's Department highlighting the request to relocate the Animal Shelter.
The Treasurer reviewed the 1997 Budget submissions for the Finance Department
as well as Unclassified Administration.
Resolution #GPA-115-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Section 4.2 of Report TR-15-97 be amended to ensure that a market survey
is completed prior to the purchase of new computer equipment.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-116-97
MQved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Section 5.0 of Report TR-15-97 be amended to retain the garbage flat rate
for 1997 at the 1996 figure of $115.00.
"MOTION LOST"
The Fire Chief provided an overview of his 1997 Current and Capital Budgets.
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Resolution #GPA-117-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT the Committee recess for one hour.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 1 :05 p.m.
The Director of Community Services provided an overview of his 1997 Budget
subm issions.
Resolution #GPA-118-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the twin pad of the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex be approved in
principle.
"CARRIED"
The Director of Public Works, together with the Manager of Engineering and the
Manager of Operations, provided an overview of the 1997 Public Works Budget
submissions.
Resolution #GPA-ll 9-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Committee recess for fifteen minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 3:30 p.m.
Resolution #GPA-120-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report TR-15-97 be referred for consideration later in the meeting to allow
for discussion of the other reports listed on the agenda.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS CONT'D.
Resolution #GPA-121-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report CS-Q1-97 be received;
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THAT Council consider all submitted grant requests during Current Budget
deliberations; and
THAT all applicants be advised of Council's decision.
SEE FOlLOWING MOTIONS
Resolution #GPA-122-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT a grant in the amount of $450.00 be approved for each of the Heiping
Hands Food Bank and the Clarington East Food Bank.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-123-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT a grant in the amount of $9,000.00 be approved for the Lions Club of
Bowmanville.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-124-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the grant requests received from Enfield United Church ladies and the
Bowmanville Ecological Garden be denied.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #GPA-125-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT a one-time grant in the amount of $700.00 be approved for each of the
Enniskillen School Council and the Central Public School Council to assist with
the purchase of new playground equipment.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-126-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT a grant in the amount of $450.00 be approved for the Solina Community
Centre Board.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-127-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT a grant in the amount of $250.00 be approved for each of the Bowmanville
Horticultural Society, the Orono Horticultural Society and the Newcastle
Horticultural Society.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-128-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT a grant in the amount of $1,750.00 be approved for the Clarington
Recreation Hockey league.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-129-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT a, grant in the amount of $2,000.00 be approved for the Tyrone Community
Centre.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS CONT'D.
Resolution #GPA-130-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah
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THAT the grant application submitted by the Tyrone Community Centre
Expansion Committee be tabled to allow for the Director of Community Services,
the Director of Public Works and the Treasurer to meet with the applicants in
order to review the expansion plan.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-131-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT a grant in the amount of $2.000.00 be approved for the Tyrone Athletic
Association.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-132-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT a grant in the amount of $1,200.00 be approved for the Clarington Minor
Hockey Association.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-133-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT a grant in the amount of $1,500.00 be approved for the Orono Figure
Skating Club.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-134-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT a grant in the amount of $700.00 be approved for the Resident's
Recreational & Activity Program.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS CONT'D.
Resolution #GPA-135-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the grant application submitted by the Newcastle Community Hall be
tabled to allow for the Property Manager to update Committee on the status of the
application.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-136-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the grant application received from the Clarington Grief Support
Association be denied.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-137-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT a grant in the amount of $1,200.00 be approved for the Newcastle Figure
Skating Club.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-138-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT a grant in the amount of $2,500.00 be approved for the Clarington Older
Aduits Centre.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-139-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT a grant in the amount of $5,500.00 be approved for Clarington Community
Care.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS CONTD.
Resolution #GPA-140-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the grant application submitted by Claringlon Concert Band be denied.
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"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-141-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT a grant in the amount of $2,000.00 be approved for the Bowmanville Santa
Claus Parade Committee.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-142-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT the grant application submitted by Newcastle Breakfast Club be denied.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-143-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT a grant in the amount of $450.00 be approved for the Orono Amateur
Athletic Association.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-144-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT a grant in the amount of $275.00 be approved for YWCA.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS CONT'D.
Resolution #GPA-145-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dresiinski
THAT the grant application submitted by St. John Ambulance be tabled to aliow
for input from the Property Manager.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-146-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Plngle
THAT a grant in the amount of $1,000.00 be approved for Bethesda House.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-147-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the grant application submitted by the Clarington Project be denied.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-148-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT a one-time grant in the amount of $1,000.00 be approved for the Friends of
Second Marsh.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-149-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT a grant in the amount of $750.00 be approved for Newcastle Family
Connection.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS CONT'D.
Resolution #GPA-150-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT a grant in the amount of $300.00 be approved for Durham Deaf Services.
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Resolution #GPA-151-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT a grant in the amount of $1,000.00 be approved for the C1arington Orioles
Baseball Club.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-152-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT a grant in the amount of $1,500.00 be approved for the Courtice and Area
Community Association.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-153-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the grant application submitted by Memorial Hospital Foundation -
Bowmanville be denied.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-154-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT a grant in the amount of $500.00 be approved for Scouts Canada - Oshawa
District Council.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #GPA-155-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie
THAT a grant in the amount of $1,200.00 be approved for Bowmanvilie Figure
Skating Club.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-156-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT a grant in the amount of $1,500.00 be approved for the Bowmanville
Eagles Junior Hockey Club; and
THAT the Director of Community Services meet with this organization to
congratulate them on their success and advise them that this is the final grant
which they will receive from the Municipality.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-157-97
Moved Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT a grant in the amount of $1,500.00 be approved for the Clarington Swim
Club.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-158-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the grant application submitted by Newcastle Community Hall be iifted
from the table.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS CONT'D.
Resolution #GPA-159-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT a grant in the amount of $4,000.00 (operating) be approved for Newcastle
Community Hall; and
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to be done in conjunction with the Property Manager.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-160-97
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THAT the grant application received from St. John Ambulance be lifted from the
table.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-161-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
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THAT a one-time grant in the amount of $500.00 be approved for St. John
Ambulance.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-162-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT $5,000.00 be placed in a_ contingency fund for future consideration of grant
requests.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS CONT'D.
Resolution #GPA-163-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report WD-18-97 be tabled to allow for a further report to be submitted to
the General Purpose and Administration Committee following discussions with the
Tyrone Athletic Association.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-164-97
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report WD-20-97 be received for information;
THAT Section 3.2 (iii) be deleted from Report WD-20-97;
THAT the Public Works Department be authorized to proceed on the basis of
Alternative (ii) Section 3.2, of Report WD-20-97, pre-dedication of parkland, in
association with the preparation of a park master plan; and
THAT Brian McGill, Chair of the Enniskillen School Council, and Dyan Amirault,
Principal of Enniskillen Public School, be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-165-97
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report WD-19-97 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-166-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the Committee recess until March 7, 1997.
"CARRIED"
The meeting recessed at 4:40 p.m.
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
Special General Purpose and Administration Committee
March 7, 1997
Minutes of a reconvened Special Meeting of the General Purpose
and Administration Committee held on Friday,
March 7, 1997 at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Mayor D. Hamre (At 9:30 a.m.)
Councillor A. Dreslinski
Councillor C. Elliott
Councillor l. Hannah
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor D. Scott
Also Present:
Chief Administrative Officer, W. Stockwell
Manager of Engineering, T. Cannella (Until 10:25 a.m.)
Director of Community Services, j. Caruana
Marketing and Tourism Officer, j. Cooke (From 9:35 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Manager, Community Planning Branch, D. Crome (Until 10:25 a.m.)
Treasurer, M. Marano
Chief Librarian, C. Mearns (Until 9:45 a.m.)
Deputy Treasurer, N. Taylor (Until 10:25 a.m.)
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu
Clerk, P. Barrie
This meeting was reconvened from March 6, 1997.
Rick Morrison, Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Clarington Library,
together with Cynthia Mearns and Craig Brown, presented the 1997 budget
submissions from the library Board.
Margaret Rodgers presented the 1997 budget submissions from the Visual Arts
Centre.
The Deputy Treasurer, the Manager of the Community Planning Branch and the
Manager of Engineering made a presentation to Committee on the Geographic
Information System.
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Resolution #GPA-167-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the Committee recess for fifteen minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 10:50 a.m.
Resolution #GPA-168-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT Report TR-16-97 be tabled to allow for further information to be submitted
to Committee following the budget process.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-169-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Counciilor Pingle
THAT Report TR-17-97 be received;
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THAT the Purchasing By-law be waived;
THAT authorization be granted to award Phases II and III (Data and Software
acquisition and installation) for a Geographic Information System to Malone Given
Parsons subject to Malone Given Parsons providing a revised bid to reflect
revisions to the scope of work as identified within Report TR-17-97, to be
financed from the GIS Reserve; and
THAT authorization be granted to purchase hardware requirements from 3C
Completer Computer Consultants Inc.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #GPA-170-97
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT Report CD-61-96 be lifted from the table.
"CARRIED"
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONT'D.
Resolution #GPA-171-97
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the purchase of Automatic Vote Tabulators from Global Election Systems
Inc. be denied.
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"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-172-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report WD-30-96 be deferred to the 1998 budget process.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-173-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report TR-15-97 be received for information;
THAT the 1997 Capital Budget (Schedule #1 to Report TR-15-97) and the 1997
Current Budget (Schedule #2 to Report TR-15-97), which includes the Executive
Summary and External budgets, be approved, as outlined in Report TR-15-97;
THAT the Four Year Capital Forecast be endorsed in principle;
THAT Council provide direction on the items referred to budget and the
consideration items identified on Attachment #3;
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THAT the By-Law attached to Report TR-15-97 as Attachment #1 to establish a
Reserve Fund called the Public Works Parks Maintenance Reserve Fund, be
approved;
THAT the Community Services lot levy Reserve Fund be closed out with any
remaining funds to be transferred into the Parks Maintenance Reserve Fund;
THAT copies of the draft budget be made available for the general public at the
following locations:
. One (1) copy to remain at the Clerks Office
. Three (3) copies to be avai lable at the three (3) Library branches;
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THAT the Treasury Department notify the following parties of the final grant
approved by Council: library, Museums, Visual Arts, Handi Transit and the
Cemetery Boards;
THAT the Community Services Department notify all parties requesting a grant of
Council's decision regarding their request; and
THAT the Clerk's Department notify the parties who have been referred to the
budget process of Council's decision regarding their requests.
SEE FOLLOWING MOTIONS
Resolution #GPA-174-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the Clarington Public library be granted $50,000.00 from surplus;
THAT the library be directed to maintain the service levels as they currently exist
and adjust the proposed budget in other areas to accommodate the difference
required to operate efficiently and that the Treasurer meet with the Head librarian
to discuss options;
THAT the Capital Budget request for $50,000.00 for the Site Selection Study and
the establishment of a reserve fund for the main branch request of $50,000.00 be
denied; and
THAT the $5,937.00 tax levy request for the Western Branch collection be
obtained from the Courtice library Reserve Fund.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-175-97
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the recommendations contained in Report TR-15-97 be adopted, as
amended, with the financing of the Animal Shelter and the Twin Ice Pad at the
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex being established through
Option #1 as identified if Report TR-15-97.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #GPA-176-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
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approved provided the $4,500.00 does not impact the Tax Levy.
"CARRIED"
The recommendations contained in Report TR-15-97 were then put to a vote and
CARRIED AS AMENDED.
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #GPA-177-97
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the meeting adjourn at 11 :53 a.m.
"CARRIED"
Diane Hamre, Mayor
Patti L. Barrie, Clerk
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPAUTY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NUMBER 97-54
being a By-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with Devon Downs
Developments Umited, the Owner of Plan of Subdivision 18T-90004 and any Mortgagee
who has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of
Ciarington in respect of 18T-90004.
AND WHEREAS, Council on April 15, 1996, approved draft plan of subdivision 18T-90004
and authorized the execution of a subdivision agreement with the Owner;
AND WHEREAS Devon Downs Developments Umited being the Owner of draft plan of
subdivision 18T-90004, is now ready to proceed to finalize the subdivision agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
hereby enacts as follows:
1. THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, and seal with the Corporation's seal,
an Agreement between Devon Downs Developments Umited, the Owner of Plan
of Subdivision 18T-90004.
2. THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to accept, on behaif of the
Municipality, the said conveyances of lands required pursuant to the aforesaid
Agreement.
BY-LAW read a first time this 24th
day of
Karch
1997.
BY-LAW read a second time this 24th
day of
March
1997.
BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 24th
day of Karch
1997,
MAYOR
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CLERK
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPAUTY OF CLARINGTON
BY-~l...N~t1BER97- 55
being a By-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with Robert Russell Carruthers
and Elizabeth Grace Smith, the Owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T-87086 and any
Mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality
of Clarington in respect of 18T -87086.
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AND WHEREAS, Council on June 10, 1996, approved revisions to draft plan of
subdivision 18T-87086 and authorized the execution of a subdivision agreement with the
Owner;
AND WHEREAS Robert Russell Carruthers and Elizabeth Grace Smith being the
Owner(s) of draft plan of subdivision 18T -87086, is now ready to proceed to finalize the
subdMsion agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
hereby enacts as follows:
1 . THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the
Corporation of the Municipality ofC/arington, and seal with the Corporation's seal,
an Agreement between Robert Russell Camuthers and 8izabeth Grace Smith, the
Owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T -87086.
2. THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to accept, on behalf of the
Municipality, the said conveyances of lands required pursuant to the aforesaid
Agreement.
BY-LAW read a first time this 24th
day of
Karch
1997.
BY-LAW read a second time this 24th
day of
March
1997.
BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 24th
day of March
1997.
MAYOR
CLERK
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BY-LAW 97-56
Being a By-Law to amend By-Law 94-44,
being a By-Law to provide for the
maintenance. management, regulation and control
of cemeteries in the Municipality of Clarington.
TIlE COUNCIL OF TIlE CORPORATION OF TIlE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON hereby
enacts as follows:
1.
TIfAT By-Law 96-44 be and the same is hereby amended, by adding Section 9 as
attaebed to Scbedule "A" attached thereto and forming part of this By-Law;
2.
TIfAT this amended By-Law shall come into force and take effect on April 1,
1997, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial
Relations.
By-Law read a first and second time this 24th day of March 1997.
By-Law read a third time and fmally passed this 24th day of March 1997.
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW 97-56
CEMEfERIES
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AMENDMENTS TO SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW 96-44
':CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE APRIL I, 1997
9. WELFARE BURIAlS
9.1 Sale of Plots
1 1/2' x 3' 1 1/2' x 3'
230.84 16.16
230.84 16.16
247.00
247.00
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Single
Babyland
3' x 9'
4' x 10'
5285.98
92.34-
92.34
5714.95 5SO.0S 5765.00
Cremation
2' x 2' 2' x 3'
9.2
Provincial License Fee
9.3
Rental of Lowerim.~ Device
(setup and dressing)
9.4
~ce of opening costs/disintemment charges as per Schedule A to By-Law 96-44 but
limited to total cap of fee at 51,000.00, as per S.34 of the Cemeteries AcL
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW 96- 44
CORPoRATION OF TIm IroN'ICIPALln OP ~INGTON
CE~IES
SALE OF PLOTs
TARIFF OF RAns BFFECTIVE HAy 1. 1996
Type of
Lot
Single
Babyland
Cremation
Dimensions
BoWlJldnville Bondhead
3' )( 9' 4' x 10'
1;' x 3' 1;' x 3'
2' x 2' 2' x J'
40'
Perpetual.
Care Rate
S 2B5.9B
92.34
92.34
INTB!.UmNT
AdUlt - single depth
Adult - double depth
Infant/Child
Cremation . 4
438.32
569.16
151.40
147.66
DISINTERMENT ~GES
Disinterment (adult), including reburial at
another location in the same cemetery .
Disinterment (adult), including lowering
remains at same location
Disinterment (adult) for reburial at another
cemetery . . " .......
Disinterment (child), including burial
at another location in same Cemetery
Disinterment (child), including reburial
at same grave or different Cemetery . . .
Disinterment (infant/cremation) including reburial
at another location in same Cemetery . .
Disinterment (infant/cremation) including reburial
at same grave or different Cemetery . .
911.21
911.21
771.03
572.90
514.02
247.66
169.16
WEBKEND. HOLIDAYS AND QXHRR SUR~GES
Interment on Saturday, Sunday and legal
holidays (fee is additional)
Disinterment for dOuble depth
burial- (fee is additional)'
Rental of Lowering Device, set up and dressing
Provincial License Fee (except for cremation
255.14
181.:n
61.68
10.00
HO~NT !:QmmATIONS AND Sln'TIHG ~RS
Monument Foundations (flat fee) .
Flat Harker Foundation (flat fee)
cremation/Baby Markers (flat fee)
Removal of ~~numents . . . . . .
209.35
126.17
53 ~ 01
40.19
~SFP:R
Fee
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13.95
PERPETUAL ~
Plots on which perpetual care charges have not
been paid (per square foot) .
Q.TImR SERVICEs
6.54
Planting of trees, installing corner stones,
repairs to fo~ndations (materials, equipment
labour_ )
and
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Labour is calculated as union hourly
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Rate
$714.95
230.84
230.B4
30.68
39.84
10.60
10.34
63.79
63.79
53.97
40.10
35.98
17.34
11.84
17.86
12.69
4.32
0.70
14.65
8.83
3.99
2.81
1.05
0.46
+ 7.
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$50.05
16.16
16.16
Total
$765.00
247.00
247.00
469.00
609.00
162.00
158.00
975.00
975.00
B2S.00
613.00
550.00
265.00
161.00
273.00
194.00
66.00
10.70
224.00
135.00
57.00
43.00
15.00
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BY-LAW NUMBER 97.57
Being a By-Law to repeal By-Laws #75-56 and #75-57
being By-Laws of the former
Town of Newcastle to establish a
Community Recreation Centre at Waverly Park and Soper Creek Park
in the Fonner Town of Bowmanvill~ now in
the Municipality of Clarington.
TIlE COUNCIL of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
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THAT By-Laws #75-56 and #75-57 be repealed.
By-Law read a first and second time this 24th day of March 1997.
By-Law read a third time and fwally passed this 24th day of March 1997.
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BY-LAW NUMBER 97-58
Being a By-Law to repeal By-Law #79-12
being a By-Law of the former
Town of Newcastle to establish a
Community Recreation Centre at Orono Town Hall
in the Fonner Township of Clarke, now in
the Municipality of Clarington, and to provide
for the establishment of a Community Centre Board..
THE COUNCIL of the Corporation of the Mnnieipality of Clarington enaets as followa:
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THAT effective on the execution of an agreement for each of the
facilities, By-Law #79-12 be repealed.
By-Law read a f1l1l! and second time this 24th day of Marcb 1997.
By-Law read a third time and fmally passed this 24th day of March 1997.
Mayor
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BY-LAW NUMBER 97-59
Being a By-Law to repeal By-Laws #86-154 and #87-94
being By-Laws of the former
Town of Newcastle to establish a
Community Recreation Centre at Lions' Club
in the Former Town of BowmanvilIe, now in
the Municipality of Clarington, and to provide
for the establishment of a Community Centre Board.
TIlE COUNCIL of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1.
THAT effective on the execution of an agreement for each of the
facilities, By-Laws #86-154 and #87-94 be repealed.
By-Law read a first and second time this 24th day of March 1997.
By-Law read a third time and fmally passed this 24th day of March 1997.
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BY-LAW NUMBER 97-60
Being a By-Law to repeal By-Law #83-105
being 8 By-Law of the former
Town of Newcastle to establish 8
Community Recreation Centre at Burketon
in the Former Township of Darlington, now in
the Municipality of Clarington, and to provide
for the establishment of a Community Centre Board.
TIlE COUNCIL of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1.
TIIAT By-Law #83-105 be repealed snd the Community Centre
Bosrd he disbsnded.
By-Law read a first snd second time this 24th day of March 1997.
By-Law read a third time snd fmally passed this 24th day of March 1997.
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THE CORPORATION, OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NUMBER 97-61
Being a By-Law to repeal By-Law #80-11S
being 8 By-Law of the fonner
Town of Newcastle to establish a
Community Recreation Centre at Baseline Community Centre
in the Former Town of Bowmanville, now in
the Munieipality of Clarington, and to provide
for the establishment of a Community Centre Board.
TIlE COIlIj"CIL of the Cozporalion of the Munieipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1.
THAT, effective on the execution of an agreement for each of the
facilities, By-Law #80-115 be repealed.
By-Law read a fll"Sl and second time this 24th day of March 1997.
By-Law rdtd a third time and fmaUy passed this 24th day of March 1997.
Mayor
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Clerk
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TIlE CORPORATION OF TIlE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARlNGTON
BY-LAW NUMBER 97-62
Being's By-Law to' establish a Community
Recreation Centre at the Tyrone Community Hall
and to appoint a Committee of Management to
operate a Community Recreation Centre on behalf
of the Munieipality of C1arinston
WHEREAS, the Community Reereation Centres Aet, R.S.O. 1m, C.22, provides in
Seetioh 2 (1) that the Council of any municipality may, by By-Law, provide for the
establishment of one or more Community Recreation Centres in accordance with the said
Act and may acqnire by pnrchase, lease or otherwise, property for that pUlpOse.
AND WHEREAs, the COlpOration of the Municipality of Clarington is desirons of
establishing a Community Recreation Centre at the Tyrone Hall in the Municipality of
Clarington.
THEREFORE, the Council of the COlpOration of the Municipality of Clarington enacts
as follows:
1. THAT the Tyrone Community hall is established as a Community
Recreation Centre PUtSnant to the provisions of the Community Recreation
Centres Act, R.S.O. 1980, C.80, S.I(2);
2. THAT the aforesaid Community Reereation Centre be under the
management and control of a committee appointed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington to be called "Tyrone Community Hall Board"
and hereinafter referred to as the "Committee:", to be comprised of fifteen
(15) persons, all of wbom shall be appointed by Council for the term of the
appointing Council, two (2) of wbom shall be members of Council;
3. THAT the Committee may make such rules as it considers necessary
relating to the management and control of the Community Recreation
Centre; and
4. THAT the Mayor and the Cletk be and they are hereby authorized to
execute aU documents necessary to give effect to the foregoing.
By-Law read a first and second time this 24th day of Mareh 1997.
By-Law. read a third time and fmally passed this 24th day of March 1997.
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,,' BY-LAW 97-63
Being a By-Law 10 establish a Reserve Fund
for Public Works Parks Maintenance
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington considers it
desirable to establisb a Heserve FUlld for the purpose of parks maintellance for the Public
Works Department.
AND WHEREAs Chapter M.45, Seetioll 163(1) of the Mnnieipal Act H.S.O. 1990,
Provi,des thaI, "Every municipality as defined in the Municipal Affairs Act and every
hoard. cOl1lJllission, body or local authority established or exereising any power or
authorily with respect to municipal alTairs under any general or apeeial Act in an
unorg.nized township or in unsurveyed territory may ill each year provide in the estimates
for the establis/nnent or maintenance of a reserve fund for any purpose for whicl. it has
authority 10 spelld funds, but if the approval of the COuncil is required by law for a
capital expenditure or the issue of dehentures of or on behalf of a local hoard, ~le
approval of Ihe council of a provision in the estimates of ~.e local board for a reserve
fund shall he ohtainedlt.
NOW TllEREFORE, Be It Enacted and It is Enacted as a By-Law of ~le Corporation
of the.MunicipaHty of Clarington as follows:
1. THAT the Treasurer be "u~lorized 10 establis'. a reserve fund entitled
"Reserve Fund - Public Works Parks Maintenance";
2. THAT ~le Treasurer is hereby anthorized to deposit any remaining fnnds
_received fl"!'m the closing ont of the COl1lJllunitr Services Lot .kevy Rcserv~
Fund 10 ~Ie Public Works Park Maintenance Reserve Fnnd; and
3. THAT ~Ie Council may by By-Law direct the Use of any surplus funds for
any olher purpose for wllich it has authOrity to spend monics.
BY-law read a first and seCond time this 24l:h day of lfareh 1997
BY-law read a third time aDd finally passed this 24th day of lfareh 1997
MAYOR
CLEIlIt:
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1lIE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALI1Y OF CLARINGTON
/ BY-LAW NUMBER 97-~
being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former
Town of Newcastle.
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WHEREAs the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it
advisable to amend By-law 84-63, as amended, of the former Town of Newcastle for DEV
92-003 (x,ref DEV 96-054).
NOW 1lIEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the
MUniciPi'lity of Clarington enacls as follows:
1. Schedule "4" to By-law 84-63 as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the
zone designation from:
"Holding - General Commercial Exception ((H)CI-17)" to 'General Commercial Exception
(CI-17)" zone, as illustrated on the attached Schedule "A" hereto.
2. Schednle "A" attached hereto shall form part of this By-law.
3. This By-law shall come into effect On the date of the passing hereo~ subject to the
provisions of Seetion 36 of the Planning Act
BY-LAW read a first time this 24th day of March
1997.
BY-LAW read a second time this24th day of March
1997.
BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 24th day of March 1997.
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This is Schedule tA' to By-law 97 - 64
passed this 24TH day of MARCH , 1997 A.D.
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