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PRAYER
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
May 14, 2001
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on May 14, 2001, at 7:00 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers.
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor J. Mutton
Councillor D. MacArthur
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor J. Rowe
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director, Community Services, J. Caruana
Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Director, Planning and Development, D. Crome
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Confidential Secretary to the Clerk, H. Keyzers
Treasurer, M. Marano
Director, Public Works, S. Vokes
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
MINUTES
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this
meeting.
Resolution #C-270-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
April 30, 2001, be approved.
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Les-Lee Bell, 1970 Taunton Road East, Hampton, LOB 1JO,
advised prior to the meeting that she would not be in attendance.
Stephen Goodchild, Vice Chair, Clarington Public Library Board,
introduced members of the Clarington Public Library Board and
provided Council with an explanation of the report submitted
regarding the Library's long range plan. Mr. Goodchild emphasised
the issues around the Bowmanville Library Branch. In the 1980s
the libraries consolidated their services and established a network
system. The Bowmanville Library is the most important branch in
this network. Mr. Goodchild circulated a table comparing similar
sized libraries and the days that they are open. He finalized by
explaining the 2.5% increase in the budget would provide residents
with a 20% increase in service.
Resolution #C-271-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the communications to be received for information be
approved with the exception of Items I - 3, I - 10 and I - 12.
"CARRIED"
(Mme.) Sun Shuxian, Consul General of the People's Republic of
China, informing Council of her new position in Toronto. She is
deeply impressed by the gorgeous scenery of Canada, especially
that of Ontario. The past years since the establishment of the
Consulate General in Toronto, have seen a cordial and fruitful
relationship of cooperation between China and Ontario, which is
inseparable to the support from the governments of provincial level
and municipalities like ours. She is convinced that through joint
efforts of our two sides, the friendly relations between China and
the Municipality of Clarington will surely make big strides forward.
She welcomes us to the Consulate General in Toronto when
convenient and looks forward to the opportunity to visit our
municipality and to exchange views on issues of further developing
the friendly relations and cooperation between our two sides.
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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, announcing a two-day
public hearing on an application by Ontario Power Generation Inc.
(OPG) of Toronto, for an amendment to the current operating
licence for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station A, Pickering,
Ontario. This amendment is being requested to permit the return to
power of the Station. The public is invited to participate either by
oral presentation or written submission on Hearing Day Two.
Requests to participate and text of oral presentations or written
submissions must be filed with the Secretary of the Commission by
June 10,2001.
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Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority forwarding two
publications-The Oak Ridges Moraine - Our Water and Green
Space at Risk and The Oak Ridges Moraine - Another Water Crisis
in the Making?
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Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Board
of Directors Meeting April 18, 2001.
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario, announcing that they have
joined forces with the Canadian Urban Institute and others in
hosting a three-part series of one-day conferences on
Understanding Smart Growth. Experience south of the border has
shown that different levels of government, the private sector and
communities working together with the right set of tools can
effectively meet the challenges of keeping 21 sl century cities - large
and small - competitive and livable. The first topic in the series is
Ontario's New Urban Agenda to be held on May 9, 2001, 8:30 -
4:30 at the Westin Harbour Castle Conference Centre, Toronto. It
will be chaired by the Hon. David Crombie, CUI President and CEO
and Bob S. Onyschuk a.c., Partner, Smith Lyons. This session will
be followed by one-day conferences on the Impact on Gridlock,
Sprawl and Economic Growth, June 13, Four Seasons Hotel,
Toronto) and Programs for 21 sl Century Cities (September 20,
Sheraton Centre, Toronto).
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Minutes of the Clarke Museum & Archives dated April 3, 2001.
(Received for Information)
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Robert Runciman, Minister of Economic Development and Trade
extending an invitation to join him in celebrating the success of
Ontario's exporters at the third annual Ontario Global Traders
Provincial Awards in Toronto, Thursday, May 17, 2001.
(Received for Information)
Jim Murphy, Director of Government Relations, Greater Toronto
Home Builders' Association forwarding a copy of The
HomePagesTM, The Home Buyer's Guide, 2001/2002. This free
publication is designed to take the mystery out of buying a new
home, from starting the search, through making an offer to
financing and closing the deal.
(Received for Information)
Christine Piechocki, Big Brothers & Sisters of Clarington thanking
the Municipality of Clarington for providing the Agency with a grant
in the amount of $2500. The valued support enables them to
continue delivering the highest quality mentoring programs to the
children of Clarington. They wish to thank the municipality for
sharing with their Agency.
(Received for Information)
Don Dean CRS, Association of Ontario Road Supervisors
extending a personal invitation to attend the 2001 Municipal Trade
Show, June 6 to 7, 2001 at the Niagara Regional Exhibition
Grounds in Weiland, Ontario. The Trade Show provides an
opportunity for municipal employees and contractors to view
products and services required by municipalities.
(Received for Information)
The Town of Whitby forwarding Administrator's Report to Council
regarding Governance Report - Tindal Consulting Limited.
(Received for Information)
Ontario Power Generation - Nuclear Report Card, March, 2001.
(Received for Information)
Association of Municipalities of Ontario requesting nominations to
the 2001 - 2002 AMO Board of Directors.
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Kaye Quinney, Clarington East Economic Support, Clarington East
Food Bank expressing sincere thanks for the donation of $1500.
The donation will assist them in helping to meet some of the needs
of those in our Communities who are hurting at this present time.
(Received for Information)
Nora Symington, Township of Uxbridge advising that the Council of
the Township of Uxbridge adopted the following resolution on
April 23, 2001:
"WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Durham is
considering hospital capital funding;
AND WHEREAS hospital capital funding was not part of the
Local Services Realignment and is therefore not a core
service responsibility of local governments;
AND WHEREAS the Region of Durham is responsible for
the provision of health care in the form of Homes for the
Aged and ambulance service and has committed $53 million
in the 2001 Budget for capital works at Hillsdale Manor; a
further $60 to $70 million is proposed in 2003 for Lakeview
Manor and Fairview Lodge; and ambulance services,
including new ambulances, a new station and training, but
excluding operational costs, costing in excess of $1 million
annually over the next few years;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of
Uxbridge inform the Regional Municipality of Durham that it
is vehemently opposed to property tax dollars being spent
for hospital capital funding;
AND FURTHER THAT the Township of Uxbridge request
that the Province of Ontario commit to funding at least 70
percent of the capital costs of Durham Hospitals including
the proposed new Uxbridge Hospital;
AND FURTHER THAT the Province be requested to allow
municipalities to levy development charges for the growth
related capital needs of local hospitals by amending the
Development Charges Act to include hospitals, as defined in
the Public Hospitals Act, as an eligible service with additional
amendments to allow any hospital DC full exemption from
consideration of the historical service level provision and
municipal contributions (existing or forecast).
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AND FURTHER THAT the Corporation of the Township of
Uxbridge reconfirms its total commitment to the ongoing
viability of the Lakeridge Uxbridge site and the efforts of its
Auxiliary and Foundation;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this Motion be sent to
Premier Mike Harris, all Durham MPP's, all municipalities in
the Region of Durham and the Association of Municipalities
of Ontario."
(Received for Information)
Pat Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham
forwarding a copy of Report 2001-W-56 of the Commissioner of
Works addressing the lowering of posted speed limits in all hamlets
in the Township of Uxbridge. Council directed that the report be
forwarded to all area municipalities.
(Received for Information)
Pat Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham
advising that Regional Council passed the following resolution on
May 2, 2001:
"a) THAT the Regional Chair and Clerk be authorized to execute
agreements with the City of Oshawa; the City of Pickering;
the Town of Ajax, the Town of Whitby and the Municipality of
Clarington to allow the local municipalities to license the
installation of transit rental benches and bus shelters by third
party companies on Regional road allowances; and
b) THAT a copy of Report #2001-W-54 of the Commissioner of
Works be forwarded to the City of Oshawa, the City of
Pickering, the Town of Ajax, the Town of Whitby and the
Municipality of Clarington."
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated
April 19, 2001.
(Received for Information)
Betty Irving, Secretary, Bowmanville Santa Clause Parade
Committee thanking Council for the grant which the parade
received again this year.
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Minutes of Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
meeting held April 24, 2001.
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, A.M.C.T., Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of
Durham, writing to The Honourable Lyle Vanclief advising that, at
their meeting held on April 11 ,2001, the Council of the Regional
Municipality of Durham endorsed the following resolution of the
Council of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford:
"WHEREAS the family farms are the backbone of Canada;
AND WHEREAS the industry has not faced this much
difficulty in decades from the high input costs and the
subsidy war that has helped to drive world prices to all time
lows;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council of
the Village of Merrickville-Wolford does in the strongest
terms urge the Federal Government to grant the Farmers of
Canada, in all commodities, the one billion dollars which was
promised by our Government prior to the last federal
election;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this
resolution be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario and to
the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville for their support."
Please note that Regional Council expressed concern with
Clause #3 of the foregoing resolution of the Village of
Merrickville-Wilford as it relates to the statement "which was
promised by our Government prior to the last federal
election."
Accordingly, Regional Council asked that it be noted that the
resolution be supported with this clarification noted.
Resolution #C-272-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item I - 3 be referred to the Clarington
Agricultural Advisory Committee.
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Louroz Mercader, Chairperson of MYAC (Mayor's Youth Advisory
Committee) extending an invitation to the Ontario Youth Advisory
Committee Congress. The project is being organized by the City of
Mississauga's Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee and is a key
component of Mississauga's Youth Week 2001 Celebrations.
Youth Week 2001 will be open to all residents to celebrate the
achievements of YOUTH. The celebration will be held May 5 - 12,
2001 at venues across the City of Mississauga. The Youth
Congress will take place at the Mississauga Civic Centre on
Saturday, May 12, 2001.
Resolution #C-273-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 10 be referred to the Director of
Community Services to request follow up information.
"CARRIED"
Steve Zaporozan, Operations Technician, Region of Durham is
providing a schedule for Cathodic Protection of the watermain on
the following streets between June 4 and August 10, 2001.
STREET
Parkway Cr.
Parkway Ave.
Parkway Ave.
Nelson St.
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Orchardview Blvd.
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Orchardview Blvd.
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Jane St.
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Parkway Cr. (s/w)
Parkway Ave.
Parkway Cr. (w/l)
Ease End
Simnson Ave.
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During the course of construction, they will endeavour to keep any
inconvenience to a minimum.
Resolution #C-274-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item I - 12 be received for information.
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Resolution #C-275-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda,
with the exception of Items D - 3 and D - 7 to D - 12, inclusive.
"CARRIED"
George Boroviolos, and Ellen Kral, Kenilworth Publishing Inc.
forwarding a copy of the 2001 Ontario Canada's Business Centre
brochure. This publication is used to promote and attract more
business to Ontario.
(Correspondence referred to the Board
of Trade and to the Marketing and
Tourism Officer)
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board advising that at their
regular meeting of April 26, 2001, the following motions were
passed:
"THAT the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
approve the closing of Mitchell's Corners Public School
effective June 30, 2001; and
THAT Administration proceed with the disposition of
Mitchell's Corners Public School, 4830 Trulls Road,
Hampton."
As per Ontario Regulations 44/98, they are offering the site
at fair market value to:
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the English language college for the area in which the
property is located;
the university, the head office of which is nearest the
property
the municipality in which the property is located; and
Public Works and Government Services Canada (The
Crown in Right of Canada).
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Community Services)
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Keith Laushway, Chair, Waterfront Regeneration Trust forwarding a
copy of the Business Case for the SuperBuild Application. The
Business Case presents an exciting program of over 52 projects
involving 29 principal funding partners and over 30 other
community partners. Once the business case has been reviewed,
he suggests that Council send a letter of support to our provincial
representative.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning and Development)
Rita Burak, Chair, 2001 National Awards for Innovation and
Excellence, The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships
announcing the 2001 National Awards for Innovation and
Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships. The deadline for
submissions is July 11, 2001.
(Clerk to place an advertisement in the
local newspapers)
Greig Derry advising Council of a parking concern on Fenwick
Avenue.
(Correspondence referred to the By-law
Enforcement Division)
John & Lorraine Greenfield advising that many years ago a traffic
study was done on Simpson Avenue between King St. E. and the
Baseline Rd. The answer that was given to their concerns
regarding excessive speed and the increase in vehicles was there
was not enough traffic to warrant any changes and it was up to the
police department to control speeding. Their concerns are more so
now that there are many new homes north of King St. E. off Mearns
Ave. and Simpson Avenue has become a shortcut to and from the
401 highway for these residents north of King Street. Their
driveway is on Simpson Ave. and in the early morning and late
afternoons it is becoming more difficult to pull out in the traffic
because of the number of vehicles. There are also a lot of seniors
and children that live in this area and have difficulty crossing
Simpson Avenue. They are requesting that the municipality place
three-way (3) stop signs at the intersections of Prince Street and
Simpson Ave. and the south leg of Hobbs Drive at Simpson Ave.
This would slow the vehicles down and possibly eliminate a
pedestrian from being run down and seriously injured or killed.
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Resolution #C-276-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 3 be referred to the Director of
Public Works for review and report.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-277-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie
THAT Resolution #C-276-01 be amended by adding the following
thereto:
"and the Clarington Traffic Management Committee."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-276-01 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
Allan Gotlieb, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Foundation inviting the
municipality to participate in the Foundation's Heritage Community
Recognition Program 2001. This program provides the municipality
with an opportunity to recognize individuals who have made
significant contributions to local heritage preservation. Councils
may submit up to three nominations-one in each of the heritage
areas-built, cultural and natural. Nominations may also involve
more than one individual where there has been a shared
accomplishment.
Resolution #C-278-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 be referred to the Director of
Planning and Development.
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Corporation of the Town of Arnprior advising that the following
resolution was passed by the Council of the Town of Arnprior:
"AND RESOLVED THAT WHEREAS the former Minister of
the Environment, Dan Newman, signalled in a news release
that he intended to introduce legislation in the spring of 2001
to support an agreement between Ontario Municipalities and
participating industry to share 50/50 the net cost of
residential recycling programs and ensure that all industries
which produce projects and packaging meet their
environmental obligations and pay their fair share;
AND WHEREAS Regulation 101/94 requires a municipality
with a population of 5,000 or more to collect the basic blue
box materials including metal, glass and pet food, beverage
cans and bottles, newsprint and a minimum two additional
materials from the supplementary blue box waste list;
AND WHEREAS eight out of ten provinces in Canada have
in operation a deposiVreturn system for a broad range of
containers which has realized a high recovery rate;
AND WHEREAS the recent change in the marketability of
green coloured glass in Ontario has indicated the municipal
blue box program is susceptible to changes in market
conditions;
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Corporation of the Town of Arnprior, resolve as follows:
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We request the Ministry of the Environment consider
a full producer responsibility for accounting for all Iife-
cycle products and packaging, not just the cost of
those materials that are recovered for recycling.
We also request legislation be brought forward by the
Ministry of the Environment to provide a long term
mechanism of financial support from all waste
producing industries for municipal household
hazardous waste and blue box programs.
We also request the Ministry of the Environment
consider a deposit return system, similar to Ontario
Brewers for all beverage containers to improve the
recovery rate and reuse of recyclable materials.
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4. We also ask the Ministry of the Environment
reconsider the requirements outlined in Regulation
101/94, to provide some flexibility in the collection of
materials for recycling if environmental and economic
conditions do not warrant it.
5. We also ask that a copy of this resolution be
forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario to strongly encourage other municipalities to
pass similar resolutions and also the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities (FCM)."
Resolution #C-279-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the resolution from the Town of Arnprior regarding residential
recycling programs be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington.
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Lois A. Giles, Director of Information Services/Clerk, The City of
Guelph advising that Guelph City Council passed the following
resolution on April 17, 2001:
"WHEREAS the recent World Trade Organization (WTO)
meetings in Seattle to initiate "the Millennium Round"
brought public attention to the importance of trade issues to
the quality of life people experience in their local community.
While the meetings did not reach an agreement on an
agenda for the next round of WTO trade talks, discussions
on the General Agreement on Trade In Services (GATS) will
still take place over the next three years as part of the "built-
in agenda" agreed upon at the founding of the WTO in 1995.
Discussions on this agreement may result in the inclusion
several of the features of the now defunct Mulilateral
Agreement on Investment (MAl) opposed by Guelph City
Council by resolution on April 17, 2001;
AND WHEREAS, the proposed changes to GATS are of
concern to local governments as they could affect existing
jurisdiction and authorities and could also result in significant
administrative burdens and costs;
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AND WHEREAS, the current GATS is a "bottom-up"
agreement (each affected sector such as Construction
services, is identified), but proposed changes to the
agreement's structure (to a possible "top-down" or
"horizontal" structure) would expand the Agreement's
application;
AND WHEREAS, the Federal Government has neither
alerted nor consulted local governments regarding these
issues and as a result, citizens and taxpayers of Canadian
municipalities have had little access to information and have
also had limited access to informed debates on the proposed
changes to GATS;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
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THAT Guelph City Council urge the Government of
Canada to consult extensively with the people of
Canada, especially and including municipal councils,
before taking any further action on the GATS;
THAT the City of Guelph, while recognizing trade can
be beneficial impacts on our region, urge the Prime
Minister to have Canada file a permanent and explicit
exemption in the GATS limiting application to areas of
Federal jurisdiction to ensure the provincial, federal
and municipal jurisdictions maintain local flexibility
and control over the delivery of public services.
THAT the Government of Ontario, convene the
Legislative Committee to hold public hearings on the
impact of the WTO/GA TS and on Ontario
municipalities, including an invitation of the Federal
WTO/GATS negotiator, to provide background
information and answer pertinent questions;
THAT the Government of Ontario establish a Trade
Advisory Committee for stakeholders for ongoing
consultation on international trade issues;
THAT the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
(FCM) be urged to dedicate staff to monitoring WTO
discussions and alert Canadian municipalities of any
encroachment on their jurisdictions;
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this
motion be:
a. circulated to the Member of Parliament representing
the City of Guelph with the request that she endorse
the City's action;
b. forwarded to other Ontario municipalities for their
support;
c. made available to the public;
d. forwarded to the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities Executive for endorsement."
Resolution #C-280-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie
THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Luba Samochin, President, Bowmanville Horticultural Society
apologizes for missing the deadline for submitting this year's
application for the municipal grant. On behalf of the Bowmanville
Horticultural Society, she would like to apply for a municipal grant of
$350. for the year 2001. They are incurring more than their usual
expenses whilst applying for civic beautification grants from
Canada Trust, The Trillium Foundation and many other sources.
She thanks Council for their consideration and all help is very much
appreciated.
Resolution #C-281-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the Bowmanville Horticultural Society be awarded a $350.00
grant; and
THAT Luba Samochin be advised of Council's decision.
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The Corporation of the City of Mississauga advising that the
following resolution was passed on April 25, 2001 :
"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario, through the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing created the Building
Regulatory Reform Advisory Group with a mandate to make
recommendations setting out a direction for reforming
Ontario's building regulatory system;
AND WHEREAS the Building Regulatory Reform Advisory
Group submitted, in July, 2000, a report to the Minister
containing recommendations for building regulatory reform
proposed to be included in legislation;
AND WHEREAS on February 7,2001, the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing News Release stated the
government's intention to act on the recommendations of the
Advisory group, commencing meetings with selected
stakeholder groups seeking advice and input to implement
the proposed reforms;
AND WHEREAS the recommendations encompass areas of
vital concern to municipalities such as testing and
certification of municipal building officials, setting of service
level standards for municipalities including timeframes for
building permit decisions, provisions for alternate service
delivery through Registered Code Agencies, establishment
of building permit fees and limiting liability for building
practitioners related to claims for construction defects;
AND WHEREAS the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing has not consulted the municipalities directly for
comment and input to these concerns through meetings of
consultation papers;
AND WHEREAS the Province has stated an intention to
introduce legislation, implementing the Building Regulatory
Reform Advisory Group's recommendations, in Spring 2001;
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NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT in view of
the serious effects that this proposed legislation will have on
the operations of the building regulatory system in all
municipalities, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
be requested to enter into substantive consultation with all
municipalities, providing opportunities for the review and
comment upon all proposed legislative changes prior to
introduction of any legislation arising from the
recommendations made by the Building Regulatory Reform
Advisory Group and further,
THAT copies of this resolution be sent, by the Clerk, to the
Mississauga Members of Provincial Parliament, the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario and all Ontario
municipalities with a population in excess or 50,000."
Resolution #C-282-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the resolution from the Corporation of the City of
Mississauga regarding reforming Ontario's Building Regulatory
System be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington.
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Doris Foster, Kendal Recreation applying for funding to purchase
baseball equipment, safety netting and uniforms. They would like
to purchase a pitching screen to be used at practices and warm ups
at an approximate cost of $500. Their house league teams mite,
mosquito and tyke require new uniform tops at an approximate cost
of $15. each for 50 children--$750. Also, their junior E.O.B.A. team
is in need of new catchers equipment and batting helmets at
approximately $500.
Resolution #C-283-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Kendal Recreation be awarded a $1 ,500.00 grant; and
THAT Doris Foster be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1
G.P.A. Report
May 7, 2001
Report #2
Confidential
Property Matter
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May 14, 2001
Resolution #C-284-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow for the
reconsideration of Correspondence Item D - 4 at this time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-285-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Alex Shepherd, M.P. and John O'Toole, M.P.P. be advised
that the Municipality of Clarington supports the "Lake Ontario
Waterfront Investment Program" submitted by the Waterfront
Regeneration Trust, dated April 2001 and submitted to the Ontario
SuperBuild Corporation.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-286-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on May 7, 2001, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-287-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Confidential Report CS-14-01 be referred to the end of the
agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
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May 14, 2001
Report #3 Resolution #C-288-01
Vicious Dog Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
Declaration - Bell
P14.AN THAT Report CD-27-01 be tabled for two weeks.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
"CARRIED"
Clarington
Public Library
Board
Resolution #C-289-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the Library Service Levels identified as priority #1 in the 2001
Operating Budget (Monday openings at the Bowmanville Branch)
be denied.
"MOTION LOST ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Absent
Interest
Councillor MacArthur X
Councillor Pingle X
Councillor Robinson X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Mayor Mutton X
Resolution #C-290-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the Library Service Levels identified as priority #1 in the 2001
Operating Budget (Monday openings at the Bowmanville Branch)
be approved; and
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May 14,2001
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
THAT the Clarington Public Library Board be requested to consider
deferring the Sunday and Monday openings of the Courtice Library
Branch to the years 2004 and 2005.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Absent
Interest
Councillor MacArthur X
Councillor Pingle X
Councillor Robinson X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Mayor Mutton X
Resolution #C-291-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2001-080 to
2001-090, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first
and second time:
2001-080 being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of
the former Town of Newcastle
2001-081 being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of
the former Town of Newcastle
2001-082 being a By-law to designate a certain portion of
Registered Plan 40M-1997 as not being subject to
Part Lot Control
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BY-LAWS
2001-083
2001-084
2001-085
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being a By-law to designate a certain portion of
Registered Plan 40M-2038 as not being subject to
Part Lot Control
being a By-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended,
being a By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways,
Municipal and Private Property in the Municipality of
Clarington
being a By-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended,
being a By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways,
Municipal and Private Property in the Municipality of
Clarington
2001-086 being a By-law to authorize entering into an
Agreement with Lizjan Developments Inc. of Plan of
Subdivision 18T-99018 and any Mortgagee who has
an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington in respect of 18T-99018
2001-087
2001-088
2001-089
being a By-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Ron
Robinson Limited, Bowmanville, Ontario, to enter into
an agreement for the Centre Street, and Grant Lane
Reconstruction and Lowe Street And Beech Avenue
Storm Sewers, Bowmanville
being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive By-law for the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington
being a By-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended,
being a By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways,
Municipal and Private Property in the Municipality of
Clarington
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BY-LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
Great Canadian
Town Band
Festival
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May 14, 2001
2001-090 being a By-law to authorize the execution of the
Memorandum of Understanding between The Ontario
Association of Fire Chiefs ("OAFC"), Her Majesty the
Queen in Right of the Province of Ontario as
represented by the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal
of the Ministry of the Solicitor General ("OFM"),
Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology and
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
respecting the Pre-Service Firefighter Education and
Training Model and Program
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-292-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2001-055 to 2001-057
inclusive, and 2001-080 to 2001-090, inclusive be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-293-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the designation of the Great Canadian Town Band Festival
as a Community Festival be referred to the end of the agenda to be
considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-294-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Council recess for 15 minutes, then reconvene to consider a
property matter and a legal matter.
"CARRIED"
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OTHER BUSINESS
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May 14, 2001
The meeting reconvened at 7:55 p.m. in a "closed" session of
Council.
Resolution #C-295-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be
ratified.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-296-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2001-091 being a
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington at this meeting held on the 14th day of May 2001, and
that the said by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-297-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2001-091 be approved.
"CARRIED"
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ADJOURNMENT
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Resolution #C-298-01
May 14, 2001
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:15 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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