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ROLL CALL
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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
September 10, 2001
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on September 10, 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 (attended until 11 :52 p,m,)
Director of Planning Services, D, Crome
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath (attended until 11 : 52 p.m.)
Confidential Secretary to the Clerk, H. Keyzers (attended until 11 :52 p.m.)
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano (attended until 11 :52 p.m.)
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor (attended until 11 :52 p.m.)
Director of Engineering, S. Vokes (attended until 11 :52 p.m,)
Divisional Fire Chief, G. Weir (attended until 11 :52 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Schell indicated that he would be disclosing pecuniary
interests regarding Delegations #12 to 18 inclusive,
Correspondence Items I - 8, I - 35 and I - 78, Items #6, #7 and #28
of Report #1 and the Addendum to Report PSD-006-01.
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Resolution #C-435-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
June 25, 2001, be approved,
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-436-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the minutes of a special meeting of Council held on
July 6, 2001, be approved,
"CARRIED"
A public meeting was held for the purpose of passing a by-law to
stop up and close a portion of Andrew Street, Part of Lot 28,
Concession 2, designated as Part 1, 40R-20511, Village of
Newcastle, former Township of Clarke,
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this road closure.
Representatives of the Durham Regional Police Service Business
Plan Steering Committee, presented to Council their 2002-2004
Business Plan. The Durham Regional Police Services is asking for
help in identifying key community priorities and developing
appropriate action plans that will meet the policing needs of our
growing Region. The following items were addressed during the
presentation:
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Effective Planning
. What is it?
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Who must be committed to business planning
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. Governance
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. Management
. Employees
. How we will develop a business plan
. Three phases of the strategic business planning process
. key planning issues
. strategy development
. action plans
. Streamlined business planning process
. Business planning model
. Shape Action: The structure of the plan
David Ashcroft, 63 Cedar Crest Beach Road, Bowmanville,
L 1C 3K3, circulated documentation and pictures regarding the
parking issues and the proposed parkette on Cedar Crest Beach
Road. Mr, Ashcroft provided Council with the following possible
resolutions for parking at Cedar Crest Beach Road:
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the simplest and most cost effective solution would be to
allow people to continue parking licensed and insured
roadworthy vehicles across from their residences,
establish a format for looking into this issue and develop a
solution that both the residents and the Town can live with
stop the bullying tactics that have been used.
work with existing organizations, committees, etc., to liaise
on the Town's behalf and improve the relationship between
the Town and the local community, rather than create an
atmosphere of anger, resentment and mistrust.
allow residents to park undisturbed until a solution can be
reached,
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Should parking not be allowed, Mr. Ashcroft suggests the Cedar
Crest Beach be relocated or realigned,
Mr. Ashcroft provided the following suggestions to resolve the
proposed parkette issue:
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establish a consultation process that includes the
appropriate departments within the Town to examine the
residents concerns and determine how they can be
addressed.
involve the Planning Department and seek clarification as to
whether or not this lot is of adequate size for such use.
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3, delay any further changes to the vacant lot until this process
is completed.
Norm LeBlanc, 63 Cedar Crest Beach Road, Bowmanville,
L 1 C 3K3, advised Council that he is concerned with parking at his
residence. Mr. LeBlanc has parked in this area for many years and
has maintained this parking area. He concurs with what Mr.
Ashcroft has stated to Council and stated that he feels that
everyone in the Municipality should have the right to access the
beach. If a parkette is built at the beach, it needs to be well
maintained, well policed and should have washroom facilities.
Jim Flood, 59 Cedar Crest Beach Road, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3K3,
appeared on behalf of his wife Cindy, concerned over safety of
Cedar Crest Beach Road. Mr. Flood measured the road and it is
less than 12 feet wide and he does not consider this safe. Mr,
Flood and his neighbour maintains 150 feet of the road allowance.
Everyone uses this area to park when they are having social
gatherings, In the winter, trucks use this maintained area to turn
around in. If this area is not maintained, he believes that there will
be a serious safety issue. Mr. Flood stated that if he is not
permitted to park in this area then he will no longer maintain it. He
believes that there should be a compromise between the residents
of Cedar Crest Beach and the Municipality.
Rose Campbell, 67 Cedar Crest Beach Road, Bowmanville,
L 1 C 3K3, concurred with the statements made by Mr. Ashcroft,
Should a parkette be built at Cedar Crest Beach, she questioned
where people would park, as there isn't enough room for the
residents who live there to park,
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Campbell, 67 Cedar Crest Beach Road,
Bowmanville, L 1 C 3K3, were called but were not present.
Gord Giffin spoke on behalf of Esther Poupart, 55 Cedar Crest
Beach Road, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3K3. He stated that Mrs. Poupart
an 86 year old woman, has been living at Cedar Crest Beach for 55
years. When she and her husband first moved there, they were
told that the marsh land was considered free land. Mrs. Poupart's
husband dug a ditch and placed grass in this area, This is where
they have parked for years, The beach has been seriously eroding
and they have lost approximately 20 feet. There is no other place
to park on the property due to the erosion, propane tanks and
septic tanks.
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Mr. Giffin spoke on behalf of his wife Joan Giffin, 55 Cedar Crest
Beach Road, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3K3, earlier in the meeting,
Jim Flood, 59 Cedar Crest Beach Road, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3K3,
spoke on behalf of his wife earlier in the meeting.
Ken Sparks, 91 Cedar Crest Beach Road, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3K3,
was called but was not present.
David Ashcroft circulated correspondence to Council on behalf of
Bill Clarke and Marion Reid-Clarke, 149 Cedar Crest Beach Road,
Bowmanville, L 1 C 3K3, The Clarkes are objecting to the proposed
public park. Visitor traffic attending the proposed park would create
an unsafe situation for pedestrians and vehicles using the new
single lane bridge linking Cove and Cedar Crest Beach Roads.
Murray Dehaas, 83 Cedar Crest Beach Road, Bowmanville,
L 1 C 3K3, referred to his correspondence to Council dated July 28th
regarding beautification of Cedar Crest Beach (Correspondence
Item D - 12), Mr. Dehaas was under the impression that
beautification was cutting the grass and planting a few flowers, not
putting in a parkette. He stated that it would have been nice to be
notified. Mr. Dehaas has lived at Cedar Crest Beach Road for 7
years and would be able to give the municipality input on any
proposal for the vacant land. Last year two young men arrived at
this property, They swam and drank beer until the police were
called. By opening this lot this will become a common occurrence,
This lot is not large enough to sustain a lot of people. The property
would be better suited as a lookout. If a lookout was proposed, Mr.
Dehaas would need to have some form of privacy due to the close
proximity of his property. He is also requesting a guarantee from
the municipality that, should someone get hurt, he would not be
liable. Should the municipality choose to introduce picnic tables at
this location, people could stay all day long.
Resolution #C-437-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Council recess for 10 minutes.
"CARRIED"
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The meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
Councillor Schell stated a disclosure of pecuniary interest with
respect to Delegations 12 to 17, inclusive. Councillor Schell's
employer, Blue Circle/St, Mary's Cement, has an interest in the Oak
Ridges Moraine through aggregate extraction,
Linda Gasser, 7421 Best Road, P.O. Box 399, Orono, LOB 1 MO,
circulated correspondence regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine. She
requested that she be acknowledged of any subsequent reports
regarding this matter, Ms. Gasser raised 10 points of interest that
she feels require further discussion and evaluation by planners and
Council. She is requesting that Council advocate for a strong
provincial plan to protect the ecological integrity of the moraine, by
protecting its features and functions, many of which are not yet
known, by insisting that precautionary principles be employed in
any plan for the moraine.
Kerry Meydam, 3828 Trulls Road, Courtice, L 1 E 2L3, was called
but was not present.
Libby Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtice, L 1 E 2M1,
circulated correspondence to Council before the meeting regarding
Report PSD-006-01, Ms. Racansky stated that she agrees with
most of the Municipality's suggestions in principle, Council should,
support the recommendations in Report PSD-006-01 with the
exception of the comments in section 3.5 regarding Highway 407,
Rather than tinkering with strictly the point at the terminus, the
entire technically preferred route through Clarington, including the
Courtice link, must be re-examined as part of an evaluation of the
suitability of the entire proposed eastern extension from Brock
Road in Pickering. Council should strongly recommend to the
Province that the consultation period be extended so that these
complex issues can be dealt with appropriately, There is too little
detail in the "Share Your Vision" document and too many
unanswered questions.
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Sandy Cook, 8733 Leskard Road, Orono, LOB 1 MO, addressed
Council regarding Report PSD-005-01. Ms. Cook strongly feels the
entire Moraine ecosystem would be best managed by a detailed,
specific and unified arms-length approach under Provincial
legislation. She would like to see the Oak Ridges Moraine Tri-
Regional Report dated May 2001 be dealt with by the Region in
detail only after the current Provincial Share Your Vision for the
Oak Ridges Moraine process is complete. Ms. Cook would like
Council to:
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1. ask for input regarding transportation from Clarington's
Planning Department, including 407 recommendations and
that her proposal of widening Taunton Road with potential
service roads be considered in place of the eastern
extension of the 407,
seek further expert advise concerning linkage and ecological
buffer widths
seek expert advice concerning the environmental impact of
currently used Class 4 Septics and look at better alternatives
to waste management
focus attention on the Provincial Share Your Vision process
request Regional Council to table the Oak Ridges Moraine
Tri-Regional Report until after November
request Regional Council to focus immediate attention to
further preparing a specific and comprehensive Provincial
Share Your Vision submission.
Sandy Cook also addressed Council with respect to Report PSD-
006-01. She outlined various sections of the report that she agreed
with and some which she disagreed with and stated that an arms-
length Provincial Act that is specific and encompassing would best
suit the Moraine, Ms, Cook requested Council recommend to the
Province that the entire Oak Ridges Moraine be included in a
specific Provincial Act that supersedes all other legislation.
Ted Kilpatrick, 8733 Leskard Road, Orono, LOB 1 MO, indicated
concurrence with Ms, Cook's delegation. Mr. Kilpatrick
congratulated the Planning Department on Report PSD-006-01. He
believes a strong Provincial policy that treats the whole Oak Ridges
Moraine ecosystem as one, would be superior to a fragmented
municipal approach. He is requesting that Council strengthen the
comments under Section 3.10 of Report PSD-006-01 by formally
requesting that the province invoke an additional six month
development moratorium on the Moraine.
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As well, a second public input session is needed prior to any final
recommendations to the government being made. His only
criticism of Report PSD-006-01 is in Section 3.5 under "Roads and
Utilities". Mr. Kilpatrick feels it is premature to comment on the
location of the proposed Highway 407 until the MTO completes the
needs assessment currently underway.
Jessica Markland, 2377 Highway #2, Apt. 444, Bowmanville,
L 1C 5E2, provided Council with a list of concerns that she would
like to see firmed up before anything is written in stone:
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Commitments are needed from the Province in the following
areas:
. Financing; and
. Adequate staffing
The whole question of aggregate extraction has to be re-
examined,
Agriculture is another subject where there are a lot of loose
ends,
Something else that has hardly been mentioned is rail and
transit
Water taking
Proper land use planning, We need to plan ahead so that
farmers, would-be developers and all stakeholders know
what the situation is.
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In general Ms. Markland is asking for a coordinated and firm stand
by the Region and the municipalities to make it clear to the
Province what they need to do, and to make sure that what they do
is committed for the long term, not just until the next election.
Irv Harrell, 1414 Harmony Road North, Oshawa, L 1 H 7K5, advised
Council that he owns a 65 acre farm located at 3088 Concession
Road 7 and spoke specifically to the issue of countryside areas.
The Provincial panel is recommending as permitted uses in this
area - rural commercial, institutional and industrial uses, as well as
active recreation such as golf courses, Mr. Harrell objects to these
uses in this area. It will be the cause of major erosion to the
structure of an Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy and to this
municipality, It opens so may loopholes that you will be forever
fighting major battles to try to prevent the loss of the qualities that
make the Oak Ridges Moraine unique and worth preserving.
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Mr. Harrell is requesting that Report PSD-006-01 be referred back
to staff with direction that Clarington oppose the suggested
permitted uses in the countryside designation of Rural Commercial,
Institutional, Industrial and Active Recreation such as golf courses,
ski hills and playing fields,
Resolution #C-438-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Council recess for 10 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 10:05 p.m.
Mr. Roy Forrester spoke to Council on behalf of Carl Schenk,
190 Church Street, Bowmanville, L 1 C 1T9, in support of the
recommendations contained in Report EGD-001-01, Parking is a
part of the overall trail system; without parking there would not be a
trail.
Fran Harvie, 8801 Mosport Road, Orono, LOB 1 MO, requested from
Council that the by-law attached to Report EGD-001-01 be
amended to include signage for all of her property, Ms. Harvie
advised Council that the Works Department was unaware that she
owned all of 8801 Mosport Road, She considers this topic a
political hot commodity. Ms. Harvie questioned if this by-law would
ever be enforceable.
North Clarington Rate Payers Association, c/o Clay Taylor, R.R. #2,
Pontypool, LOA 1 KO, was called but was not present.
Mr. Thomas Robinson appeared before Council on behalf of Derek
Baird, 1603 Highway #2, Courtice, L 1 E 2R7, requesting that Report
PSD-009-01 be tabled until residents have time to speak to
Councillors.
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Susan Rosenthal, Davies, Howe Partners, 19 Mercer Street, 4th
Floor, Toronto, M5V 1 H2, appeared before Council on behalf of her
client Richard H. Gay Holdings Limited. Mr. Gay and his family
have owned 1697 Highway #2 for five generations, Mr. Gay made
application to amend the zoning by-law so he could conduct his
construction business out of his home. The application was
appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board in July. Mr. Gay currently
runs his business out of Oshawa but would like to relocate his office
to 1697 Highway #2, He is concerned with the timing of the
passing of the Interim Control By-law. The study was authorized 18
months ago. The work and consulting time was authorized to start
one year ago, They are concerned that the timing of this by-law is
more related to Mr. Gay's appeal rather than the proposed study.
Only five applications are in place at this time in the area of the
study, Ms, Rosenthal is requesting that her client's property be
extracted from the Interim By-law or the passing of the Interim
Control By-law be deferred until Mr. Gay's property is completed.
Robert Quinn, 868 Runnymede Road, Toronto, M6N 3W4,
was advised before the meeting that it would not be necessary for
him to attend the meeting,
Correspondence Item I - 92 was received as a handout.
Resolution #C-439-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the communications to be received for information be
approved with the exception of Items I - 2, I -5, I - 8, I - 18, I - 23,
1- 27, I - 34, 1- 35, I - 51, I - 53, 1- 54, I - 67, I - 72, 1- 73, I - 78, I -
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Arnot Wotten, Chair, Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee,
advising Council that the Clarington Agricultural Advisory
Committee on June 14,2001, passed the following resolution:
"THAT the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee
support Peterborough County in their appeal to the OMB to
have the unfair development charges levy imposed by the
Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington Roman
Catholic Separate School Board on new agricultural
buildings eliminated."
(Received for Information)
Richard Howes, writing to Council regarding Rezoning Application
18T -99007 (Primrose). Subdivision Plan 18T -99007 illustrates the
importance of responsible parties performing their job properly and
especially the value of peer reviews when dealing with sensitive
areas such as wetlands. The peer review highlighted areas of
disagreement with the EIS that was conducted by the developer's
consultants. The Ministry of Natural Resources was asked to
clearly identify and stake the edge of the Provincially Significant
Wetlands on the Primrose site and as a result, the plan of
subdivision was modified to provide increased protection for these
sensitive areas, Mr. Howes proposes that if all parties had
exercised the same diligence with respect to the adjacent Birchdale
property (18T-95029), this development would have been
significantly different. MNR would have completed the identification
of Provincially Significant Wetlands on the Birchdale site and
CLOCA would have had to assure their protection.
(Received for Information)
Gerard Van Schepen, President, Beaverton District Chamber of
Commerce, writing to the Honourable Chris Hodgson, advising that
they have serious concerns about the GTSB and the role it wishes
to assume. While the Chamber of Commerce believes that
transportation issues should be addressed on a provincial level,
they fail to see the need or the benefit of the GTSB assuming other
responsibilities, It appears that we are creating yet another level of
government, one that will ultimately fail to recognize the needs and
wants of the rural communities on the very outer limits of the "now
GTA".
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Mario Bertrand, Special Events Representative, Ontario Federation
of Anglers & Hunters, thanking Council for their donation and
support in helping to raise funds for local conservation projects as
well as others of provincial significance throughout Ontario.
(Received for Information)
Dominic Iafrate, Site Vice President, Ontario Power Generation
Darlington Nuclear, forwarding Council the Ontario Power
Generation's annual report of the year 2000, covering their first full
year of operations.
(Received for Information)
Myno Van Dyke, 15t Vice President, Newcastle Village & District
Historical Society, thanking Council for its generous assistance at
the Massey Show held on Saturday, June 16th, About 2000 people
attended the Massey Show as well as 100 Massey tractors and a
variety of implements, toys and displays. The Show fostered a
great community spirit with local churches and Service Clubs
setting up food concessions, The businesses in Newcastle and
Newtonville also participated by sponsoring trophies and awards
and providing gifts to participants. Mr. Van Dyke would like to
thank Councillors Trim and Robinson for their excellent assistance.
(Received for Information)
Philip Tielemans, writing Council to express his deep objection to
the actions Council has taken in regards to the recent Centre
Street, Lowe Street and Beech Avenue sewer project. It appears
that Council is using the ploy of updating the 100+ year old sewer
system to put forth parking for the Clarington Beech Centre. He
realizes the need for disruption in the area for sewer repair. The
area needs to be maintained. The sewers, sidewalks and roads all
need to be maintained for all citizens in Clarington. As long as the
disruption is taking place, why not beautify the area, i.e. elimination
of overhead wiring would have definitely made sense. Any
unnecessary mutilation of the trees in this area should not be
tolerated.
(Received for Information)
Patrick O'Hanlon, President, Greater Toronto Home Builders'
Association, providing Council with a copy of his presentation and
speaking notes to the recent Conference on Smart Growth hosted
by the Canadian Urban Institute on June 13, 2001.
(Received for Information)
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Linda Gasser, writing to Council regarding Report PD-096-01, The
revisions required to plan of subdivision 18T-99007 (Primrose)
appear to be the result of the participants in the planning process
appropriately implementing the relevant planning policies, This
application also clearly illustrates why peer reviews of proponents'
studies should always be required as per existing EIS guidelines.
The independent peer reviewer reached different conclusions in a
number of areas than did the consultant originally engaged by the
proponent, and subsequently by the Municipality. Difference
between consultants' opinions can arise for a number of reasons,
including different approaches to site and project plan analysis,
approaches to data accumulation, analysis and interpretation,
different levels of competence and experience, different sets of
ethical standards and the degree of objectivity. With Primrose, the
Ministry of Natural Resources was requested to stake the boundary
of the provincially significant wetlands on the site. Once the PSW
boundary was identified, CLOCA and Planning had to ensure that
the wetlands were protected. If the infamous Birchdale applications
(18T-95029) which were approved last year, had received the same
level of scrutiny as did Primrose, and if all parties in the planning
process had exercised due diligence as is required of them, she
suggests that it is highly likely that modifications to the Birchdale
plan of subdivision would also have been required,
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
July 4, 2001.
(Received for Information)
Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Report Card for all sites for the
month of May 2001.
(Received for Information)
Fareed Amin, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Finance, writing
the Council regarding the municipal and education property tax
rates that will be prescribed for railway rights of way (ROWs) for
2001. Under the current system, the tax rates for railway and hydro
rights of way are being phased-in to the mature regional rates, on a
firm-by-firm basis, over seven years with the mature rates taking
effect in 2005. The Province is reviewing the tax treatment for 2002
and subsequent years. In recognition of this review, two interim
changes will be introduced for the 2001 tax year.
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1. The tax rates for ROWs that are being phased-up to the
mature rates will be frozen at 2000 tax rate levels. The
formula-based phase-in will continue for ROWs that are
being phased-down to the mature rates. New owners will
continue to pay the mature rates.
2. The Province will compensate municipalities for the loss
in municipal property tax revenue associated with
freezing ROWs at 2000 tax rate levels for 2001. Lower-
tier municipalities will be required to share this
compensation with upper-tier municipalities on the same
basis as ROW revenues are shared with the upper-tier
under section 368.3 of the Municipal Act. School boards
will be compensated for the loss of such revenue through
increased education grants.
(Received for Information)
W.J. Huether, advising Council that the views of the Old
Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association are not his views, The
construction has gone smoothly with minimum damage and
inconvenience. The contractor has been considerate, courteous
and diligent. Hopefully, costs are being kept to a minimum and
they can return to normal as soon as possible. The only downside
that he can see is that a once in a lifetime opportunity to improve
Fire & Life Safety by widening Centre Street has been lost.
(Received for Information)
Mary-Catherine Kelly, Principal, St. Stephen's Secondary School,
thanking Council for the continued support of their school
community. It is only through the generosity and support of
community organizations and businesses that their graduating
students are recognized in a tangible manner. The recipients of
Clarington's awards are as follows:
Senior Co-op - Danielle Foster
- Nick Stevenson
(Received for Information)
P,M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on July 4, 2001, passed the following
resolution regarding monitoring of growth trends:
"a) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2001-P-67 be
received for information; and
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b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No.
2001-P-67 be forwarded to the Local Municipalities,
the School Boards and the District Health Council in
Durham,"
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on July 4, 2001, passed the following
resolution regarding paper fiber biosolids peer review:
"a) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2001-P-65 be
received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2001-P-
65 be forwarded to the Ministry of the Environment
and the Area Municipalities."
(Received for Information)
Elyse Allan, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Toronto
Board of Trade, providing Council with a copy of "A Strategy for
Rail-Based Passenger Transit in the Greater Toronto Area". They
have also provided Council with an official media kit, which
includes a copy of the Executive Summary, as well as the Benefits
of Expanded Rail Transit in the GTA, the positive effects it will have
on the environment and urban growth, the financial challenges and
the economic payback.
(Received for Information)
Elizabeth Fulford, Executive Director, Durham Region Community
Care Association, providing Council with a copy of their Annual
Report. The Durham Region Community Care held its annual
meeting on June 21,2001, at the Whitby Mental Health Centre,
celebrating twenty-four years of providing Home Support,
Community Mental Health and Respite services throughout Durham
Region with continued growth,
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated June 18,
2001,
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
dated June 21, 2001.
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Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising Council that the
Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Chris Hodgson announced
an external advisory panel and an inter-ministry team regarding the
Oak Ridges Moraine.
(Received for Information)
Sunni Locatelli, Media and Community Relations, Communications
Division, Canadian Nuclear Safety Committee, reporting to Council
that public radiation exposures due to the operation of Ontario
nuclear generating stations in the first quarter of 2001 remained
extremely low for all three facilities - well below the regulatory limit
of 1000 microsieverts per year, During the three-month period
ending March 31,2001, the public radiation dose due to the
operation of the nuclear generating stations was 1.1 microsieverts
for Pickering, 0.6 for Darlington and 0.9 for Bruce.
(Received for Information)
Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, writing to the Rural GTA Mayors, regarding the GTSB
Report. Staff are currently reviewing the recommendations, and he
has asked them to also review the Rural GTA Mayors' comments
and concerns. It is their intention to implement the best possible
solution for the benefit of all of the taxpayers in the Greater Toronto
Area.
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Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated
June 21, 2001.
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Veronica Lacey, President & CEO, The Learning Partnership,
providing Council with a copy of The Learning Partnership's latest
Annual Report. This publication, "Greater Things to Come"
provides an overview of the year 2000 as well as reflects their new
vision - to be the leading voice in support of publicly funded
education in Canada. They will do this by expanding the programs
they offer and sharing research on best practices and educational
policy issues across the country,
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J. Wiersma, President & CEO, Veridian Corporation, providing
Council with a complimentary copy of their 2000 Annual Report
which reflects their first full year of operation. The financial results
reflect a considerable number of re-organization costs as the
company positions itself as a leader in the emerging electric
industry in Ontario. Further to the report they are now providing
service to the City of Pickering, the Town of Ajax, the communities
of Bowmanville, Newcastle and Orono in the Municipality of
Clarington, the Village of Uxbridge, the communities of Beaverton,
Sunderland and Cannington in Brock Township and the Town of
Port Hope, The merger of Veridian Corporation with Belleville
Utilities remains pending with the Ontario Energy Board,
(Received for Information)
David Turnbull, Solicitor General, responding to Council's letter
regarding the costs associated with court security and prisoner
transportation. Offender transportation in the Province of Ontario is
regulated by three separate pieces of legislation. Under the
Municipal Act, municipalities are required to provide transportation
for inmates for court appearances. In addition, the Police Services
Act and the Ministry of Correctional Services Act each address
different escort situations and responsibilities. The Police Services
Act permits municipalities to use police officers or special
constables to carry out these duties. Since 1996, our government
has been working to modernize Ontario's correctional system to
make it more safe, secure, efficient, effective and accountable. As
part of this process, the Ministry of Correctional Services continues
to examine ways to improve offender transportation services and to
ensure the continued safety and security of communities in Ontario.
For example, video court is a new technology that may help reduce
the approximately 300,000 inmate trips to and from court each
year. Brief, procedural court appearances are safer and more cost-
effective when inmates appear before the judge through video
conferencing between court and the jail. A telephone offers direct
and private access between the inmate and his or her lawyer, who
is in court with the judge. A television monitor allows inmates,
lawyers and judges to all see each other,
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Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, providing Council with information about an amendment
that the Government of Ontario has made to the Municipal Act.
The amendment to Ontario Regulation 46/94 under the Municipal
Act will add housing as a class of municipal capital facilities under
the Municipal Act, and will complement new municipal authority for
housing under the Social Housing Reform Act,
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Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announcing that the
government is moving forward on its strategy for Smart Growth with
plans to invite public input on its land-use policies and to encourage
development that meets Smart Growth criteria, The first initiative is
to start consultations on the government's Provincial Policy
Statement, which contains the government's land use policies and
is up for its regular five-year review. These meetings will take place
across the province from the end of July until October. The second
initiative is to proceed with the regulation necessary to pilot a new
development permit system in five areas within Hamilton, Toronto,
Oakville, Waterloo and the Lake of Bays in Muskoka. This system
lets municipalities fast-track development applications while
providing better environmental protection.
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July 4,2001.
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Elizabeth Witmer, MPP, Minister of the Environment, responding to
Council's letter of June 6, 2001, regarding the storage and
spreading of biosolids. Protection of the environment for all the
people of Ontario is the mandate of the Ministry of the Environment,
and the continued sustainable use of water bodies for uses such as
municipal water supply, recreational purposes and protecting
ecosystems is a priority for our government. Ms. Witmer advises
that staff anticipate the drilling of the test wells will be completed by
the end of July 2001, and the sampling conducted in August.
Further, staff have indicated that the results of the analysis should
be available in mid-autumn,
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dated July 19, 2001.
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising that the
Government has issued a news release announcing the second
phase of the review to property tax classifications. The review is to
include:
. The number, scope and definition of property classes and
sub-classes;
. The assessment methodology applied to unique properties
such as hotels, farms and linear properties;
. The linkage between assessment classifications and related
public policy objectives of the Government of Ontario.
(Received for Information)
Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa,
advising Council that the City of Oshawa on July 16, 2001, passed
the following resolution:
"THAT correspondence dated May 1, 2001, from Marie
Knight Stanley, Deputy Clerk, Municipality of Clarington,
forwarding the Municipality of Clarington's Report on Local
Governance be received for information,"
(Received for Information)
Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa,
advising Council that the City of Oshawa on July 16, 2001, passed
the following resolution:
"THAT the correspondence dated June 6, 2001, from the
Municipality of Clarington concerning Clarington Council's
resolution to the Minister of the Environment regarding
storage and spreading biosolids, and well water testing on
the Oak Ridges Moraine be received for information."
(Received for Information)
Michael D, Harris, MPP, The Premier of Ontario, advising Council
that he has forwarded a copy of Clarington's resolution in support of
the photo radar program to the Honourable Brad Clark, Minister of
Transportation for his information,
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Danielle Foster, thanking Council for their generosity and support.
Ms. Foster was the recipient of the Certificate of Achievement in the
co-operative education program at St. Stephen's Secondary
School. The money that was donated will be helping her pay for
her university education.
(Received for Information)
John R, O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of a
letter from David Lindsay, President and CEO of the Ontario
SuperBuild Corporation regarding the Waterfront Investment
Program. Mr. Lindsay advises that over five hundred applications
have been received, with a total funding request in excess of one
billion dollars, As a result, the approvals process will be extremely
competitive. Each application will undergo a thorough evaluation
that is fair, consistent, defensible and transparent. As a result of
the excellent response to this initiative and to permit sufficient time
for the application review process, decisions are not expected until
late fall.
(Received for Information)
Ralph Goodale, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, providing
Council with copies of his thank you letters sent to the citizens in
our community who participated in the committees that developed
the conceptual waste management approaches.
(Received for Information)
Derek Pinto, Information Officer, Rabies Research and
Development Unit, Ministry of Natural Resources, informing Council
of the July to September 2001 rabies vaccination program to
control the spread of raccoon and fox rabies.
(Received for Information)
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising Council that
Cabinet has approved a regulation which will allow a number of
projects that are already far along in the planning approval process
to go ahead, All projects being allowed to proceed have passed
the point at which the public has an opportunity to provide input or
to object. On May 17, the government halted development on the
Oak Ridges Moraine for six months in order to consult stakeholders
and work toward a consensus on a long-term strategy for the
moraine. The projects being allowed to proceed are listed in the
regulation, which will be available once it has been filed with the
Registrar of Regulations.
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Projects not listed in the regulation that are equally far along in the
planning process will be considered for inclusion in a future
regulation,
(Received for Information)
Assessment Staff, Durham Region #13, writing to Council with their
concerns regarding the relationship between the Municipalities and
School Boards on the "new" Ontario Property Assessment
Corporation (OPAC) Executive and their new agenda, The
absence of a Provincial presence concerns them.
(Received for Information)
Cheri Cowan, Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of
Caledon, advising Council that the Town of Caledon on July 16,
2001, passed the following resolution:
"RESOLVED THAT CAO. Report 2001-09 (Caledon's
Response to Ontario Smart Growth) be adopted as
amended;
AND THAT CAO. Report 2001-09 be submitted to the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as Caledon's
response to the Province's Smart Growth Strategy;
AND THAT copies of this report be forwarded to the GTSB,
the Region of Peel and interested members of the public."
(Received for Information)
Linda J. Laliberte, Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition,
advising Council that the Conservation Authorities Moraine
Coalition (CAMC) has appointed a Coordinator and Senior
Hydrogeologist. The Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition
that was formed in December 2000 of the nine Conservation
Authorities with lands on the Oak Ridges Moraine is pleased to
announce the appointment of Mr, David Brunett as the Coalition's
Coordinator and Mr. Steve Holysh as the Coalition's Senior
Hydrogeologist.
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Minutes of the Durham Regional Economic Development
(Community) Advisory Committee dated June 27, 2001.
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Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated July 16,
2001.
(Received for Information)
Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Report Card for the month of
June 2001 for all sites.
(Received for Information)
Mark Dillion, thanking Council for the generous donation to his
athletic fund, He recently travelled to Hungary for the IAAF World
Youth Championships. Mr. Dillion is now off to Calgary on July 26 -
29th for the Junior Nationals, Depending on how he does he may
qualify for the Pan American Juniors in Argentina. He will also be
attending the Legion National camp and competition which is being
held in Sherbrooke, Quebec in August.
(Received for Information)
Jordan White, requesting Council's attendance on Saturday,
September 29th at Rotary Park in Ajax for a 5 kilometer Walk to
D'Feet ALS. Mr. White is a 14 year-old student living in Oshawa
and his mother Susan was diagnosed with ALS in September 1999,
ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a fatal illness that attacks the
motor neurons that take messages from the brain to the muscles.
When these motor neurons fail, you quickly lose the ability to move,
walk and even talk, As of yet, there is still no known cause, cure or
even a treatment for this disease. Most people live two to five
years after diagnosis, but his mother passed away only 13 months
later.
(Received for Information)
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising Council that the
Ontario government is inviting the public to comment on its land-
use planning policies as part of its five-year review of the Provincial
Policy Statement. This review, which by legislation must be
undertaken every five years, will look at how well the provincial
land-use planning policies are working and whether they need to be
revised. It will also provide an opportunity to ensure that these
policies support the government's Smart Growth objectives, which
are to promote and manage growth that sustains a strong
economy, builds strong communities and promotes a healthy
environment.
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Elizabeth A. McLaren, Acting Executive Director, Greater Toronto
Services Board, providing Council with this year's Innovations
Catalogue, The 2001 Innovations Catalogue has been published to
share some of the innovative practices in the area of e-government
that have been developed by member municipalities of the Greater
Toronto Services Board and other public sector organizations in the
Greater Toronto Area.
(Received for Information)
Linda J, Laliberte, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer,
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, thanking the
Northumberland Publishers for agreeing to publish the GRCA bi-
annual newsletter. This publication will inform the reader about a
wide variety of programs and services, highlight events and
activities and focus on accomplishments and success.
(Received for Information)
George Armstrong, Manager of Regulatory Affairs and Key
Projects, Veridian Corporation, providing Council a copy of the
'Notice of Application' concerning a request by Veridian
Connections Inc. to amend its electricity distribution licence. The
proposed licence amendment would permit Veridian Connections to
provide electricity distribution service to the new Sl. Francis
Elementary School in Newcastle.
(Received for Information)
A.L. Georgieff, Commissioner of Planning, Regional Municipality of
Durham, advising Council of the intent of the Council of the
Regional Municipality of Durham to delegate approval authority for
plans of subdivision and condominium description applications to
the Municipality of Clarington,
(Received for Information)
John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council that he has sent
our correspondence regarding the deferral of provincial licencing
fees for municipal vehicles to the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister
of Finance. Mr. O'Toole is requesting clarification from the Minister
concerning the costs that are involved in implementing the
Township of Stirling-Rawdon's resolution.
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Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, informing Council that they have begun a review of the
Provincial Policy Statement and that they will be holding
consultations on the land use planning policies contained in the
policy statement over the next few months.
(Received for Information)
J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority, advising Council that the Central Lake
Ontario Conservation Authority has appointed Gayle Soo Chan as
the Director of Groundwater Resources.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting
dated June 14,2001.
(Received for Information)
Gerald N. Steuart, Project Director, Transportation Tomorrow
Survey, University of Toronto, advising Council of the training
phase for telephone interviews for the Transportation Tomorrow
Survey. As part of this training program they are conducting live
interviews at households in the Greater Toronto Area plus
Hamilton. Households in our area will be receiving letters and
telephone calls over the next 4 months, The purpose of the survey
is to collect information on the travel habits of residents and provide
a data base for long-range planning and improvement of
transportation facilities,
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated
July 19, 2001.
(Received for Information)
John Mills, Regional Director General, Environment Canada,
Ontario Region, providing Council with a copy of Canada's
Response to the Recommendations in the Tenth Biennial Report on
Great Lakes Water Quality of the International Joint Commission.
The International Joint Commission provides recommendations to
the Governments of Canada and the United States to help them
fulfill their commitments under the Canada-U.S. Great Lakes Water
Quality Agreement.
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Hans Verkruisen, President, Newcastle and District Chamber of
Commerce, writing to the Chief of Police, Kevin McAlpine
conveying his appreciation for the work that Constable Tom Martin
has attained in Newcastle, Newcastle has seen it share of
frivolities in the past, but since Constable Tom Martin has been
patrolling the streets and keeping an eye on the community, it
certainly has made a difference. The community as a whole feels
more alleviated with Tom's presence.
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Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB), advising Council that the
Greater Toronto Services Board called on the federal and provincial
governments to earmark half of the money they collect in gas taxes
from motorists in the Greater Toronto Area for local transportation
spending, In a pre-budget submission to the federal government,
GTSB Chair Dr. Gordon Chong called on Ottawa to show
leadership by providing adequate, long-term and stable funding to
help end traffic gridlock in the GTA. According to GTSB
calculations, last year motorists throughout the GTA paid more than
$1.7 billion to the federal and provincial governments in gas taxes,
and considerably more when licence fees, vehicle permits and tolls
are included, If half of that amount, $863 million, were returned to
the GTA and earmarked for spending on transportation, that would
cover the GT A's annual shortfall in capital spending on roads and
public transit, estimated at $800 million per year.
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David Lindsay, President and CEO, Ontario SuperBuild
Corporation, providing Council with a copy of the 2001 Ontario
Budget, called SuperBuild: Polices and Priorities.
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Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, providing a copy of Listening to Ontario: A summary of
consultations, This report summarizes the views expressed by
municipalities, stakeholders and the public during the Smart Growth
consultation process led by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing this spring.
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Committee dated June 19, 2001.
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John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, thanking Council for their letter
regarding Clarington's support for the Township of Essa resolution
on photo radar. The Government of Ontario has no plans to re-
introduce photo radar. In Mr. O'Toole's view, front line policing is
the most effective deterrent to speeding and other dangerous
driving on Ontario's roads. Traditional traffic enforcement by front-
line officers ensures that drivers are identified and held responsible
for offences. This process of stopping the driver also allows police
to check for other offences. For instance, a driver pulled over by
police for speeding might also be found to be intoxicated or fleeing
the scene of a crime, Photo radar systems did not assign demerit
points on a driver's licence and it has the disadvantage of targeting
a vehicle's registered plate-holder, not the driver.
(Received for Information)
Cheryl MacLeod, Executive Director, Hospice Durham, providing
Council with a copy of their Annual Report for the 2000/2001 fiscal
year,
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on July 4, 2001, passed the following
resolution:
"a) THAT Regional staff be authorized to partner with
interested Area Municipalities in the undertaking of a
detailed review of all potential tools to assist in the
achievement of the policy goal of revitalization and
intensification within specified areas:
i) to explore the implementation of the policy goal
of revitalization and intensification of
appropriate forms of development generally
within central areas, including brownfields and
the Highway 2 corridor (as detailed in Appendix
D of the "Durham Revitalization Incentive
Study: Phase I)";
ii)
to build on the Phase I report on development
charge (DC)-related tools which have been
developed in full consultation with the Area
Municipalities, given that the DC-related tools
appear to be one component within the total
investment decision for many
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iii) to incorporate the forthcoming analysis and
recommendations of the Housing Direction
Study; the Chair's Affordable Housing Task
Force; Bill 56 (the recent brownfield legislation)
and the Provincial Smart Growth incentive; and
iv) with a final report to be presented to Regional
Committee and Council in late 2002.
b) THAT a project terms of reference, schedule and cost
proposal be developed in partnership with interested
Area Municipalities for presentation to Regional Tri-
Committee and Council in late 2001;
c)
THAT the recommendations by the consultant
regarding data collection and monitoring be
considered by the existing working group of Regional
staff and Area Municipal Treasurers and Planning
Directors to determine the appropriate administrative
actions;
d) THAT the findings of the Phase I report with regard to
multi-residential construction and the need to promote
joint coordination between the Area Municipalities and
the Region in DC-related matters be referred to the
forthcoming DC by-law review for consideration;
e ) THAT a copy of Report #200-1 J-17 be circulated to
Area Municipalities for their information with an
expression of appreciation to the Area Municipal
Treasury and Planning staff for their participation and
valuable input during the study process."
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on July 4, 2001, passed the following
resolution:
"a)
THAT the Terms of Reference for a Durham
Agricultural Advisory Committee outlined in
Attachment 1, as amended, of Commissioner's
Report No. 2001-P-63 be approved;
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b) THAT Planning Department be authorized to take the
necessary steps, in accordance with the Terms of
Reference, to establish the Durham Agricultural
Advisory Committee; and
c) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2001-P-
63 be forwarded to the area municipalities and the
Durham Region Federation of Agriculture."
(Received for Information)
A.L, Georgieff, Commissioner of Planning, Region of Durham,
outlining the decision making of membership to the Durham
Agricultural Advisory Committee.
(Received for Information)
Joe DaSilva, advising Council that he is excited to see that people
are taking advantage of beautiful summer days on the lakefront
especially since the park benches have been placed there for
public use, The majority of people have been respectful of both
public and private property. In fact he has had the pleasure of
meeting old time residents of the past that have not been to the
lakefront in years. Mr, DaSilva would like to encourage the
municipality in its efforts to create a harmonious balance of mixed
use of a residential community with public land.
(Received for Information)
Charmaine Dunn, advising Council of her points of consideration
regarding West Beach scenic view:
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parking - perhaps the area opposite the mailboxes where
Cove Road and West Beach Road meet should be a
designated parking area
footpath - a walkway to the beach area should be clearly
marked for public use
garbage - garbage cans, recycling bins and containers for
cigarette butts should be available providing the municipality
picks up daily
picnic tables - already available
alcohol - should not be permitted
time - hours of use should be posted to prevent excessive
noise in the evening
police - police will need to patrol area
drinking water - not available
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9. lifeguards - not available, Swimming at own risk needs to be
posted to protect the municipality
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Meeting dated June 7, 2001,
Resolution #C-440-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item 1-2 be received for Information.
"CARRIED"
John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, commending Council for its
leadership on the issue of an energy-from-waste facility at
Wesleyville and Council's suggestion that a feasibility study be
undertaken. Mr. O'Toole agrees with Council's assessment that
technologies releasing energy from waste have proven successful
and should be considered. He has also provided a copy of the
Smart Growth Booklet.
Resolution #C-441-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item I - 5 be received for Information.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to
Correspondence Item I - 8; refrained from discussion and voting on
the subject matter. Councillor Schell's employer is Blue Circle/St.
Mary's Cement Inc.
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Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
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"CARRIED"
Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising Council that the
Township of Scugog on June 25, 2001, endorsed Clarington's
resolution regarding Storage and/or Spreading Bio Solids and the
request for the Province to test wells and water in affected areas
and to provide results in a timely fashion and to include waste
products such as Soundsorb under its regulations.
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Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item I - 18 be received for Information.
"CARRIED"
Minutes of the Tyrone Community Centre Hall Board dated June
2001.
Resolution #C-444-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
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Chris Stockwell, Minister of Labour, advising Council that there are
construction contractors who are not complying with Workplace
Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) premium and Provincial Retail
Sales Tax requirements when they do business in Ontario. These
construction contractors may underbid other contractors strictly on
the basis of not paying these premiums and taxes. Mr. Stockwell
believes that it is important that municipalities continue to playa
leading role in ensuring as much as possible that only businesses
that meet their legal requirements receive contracts to do
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He is asking the municipality to include a clause in our tendering
documents to inform bidders that the successful candidate will be
required to show proof of registration with the WSIB and
compliance with the Provincial Retail Sales Tax requirements
before the final awarding of the contract takes place, This will be a
significant step towards levelling the playing field so that firms that
meet these obligations are not at a disadvantage when they
attempt to do business with the municipality,
Resolution #C-445-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
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"CARRIED"
Deb Vice, Co-Chair, Protect the Ridges, writing to the Region of
Durham regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine, proposals for the
protection and management of a unique landscape. Ms. Vice feels
that far greater emphasis should be put on the concerns
surrounding the disposal and storage of unregulated wastes on this
important aquifer. These concerns stem from the storage and
dumping of paper sludge, sewage sludge and 'composting' on the
porous moraine lands. They are very concerned that huge 'berms'-
-permanent dumps-- of paper sludge (also known as Sound-sorb)
constructed on the Oak Ridges Moraine are believed to be
contaminating ground water in their community. Ms. Vice is
requesting far stricter guidelines and regulations for land use on the
Moraine that would prohibit the storage and dumping of waste
products on the Oak Ridges Moraine.
Resolution #C-446-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item I - 34 be referred to the Director of
Planning Services.
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Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to
Correspondence Item I - 35; refrained from discussion and voting
on the subject matter. Councillor Schell's employer Blue Circle/St.
Mary's Cement Inc., has interest in the Oak Ridges Moraine
through aggregate extraction,
Donald G, McKay, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby, writing to The
Honourable Chris Hodgson urging the Province of Ontario to take a
leadership role in the protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine.
Whitby Council believes a substantial development freeze across
the Moraine should be encouraged for its protection and the
enjoyment of future generations. Whitby Council believes that clear
policies for the protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine must be part
of the Province's Smart Growth Strategy,
Resolution #C-447-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item I - 35 be received for Information,
"CARRIED"
Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle-Bond Head Ratepayers
Association, advising Council that the members of the Newcastle-
Bond Head Ratepayers Association feel that the Municipality
should have purchased and leased the Quigg property across the
road from the Lakefront Park in Newcastle. It is hoped that the
authorities will be alert in the future, to purchase adjoining property
that would improve the park's facilities.
Resolution #C-448-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item I-51 be received for Information,
"CARRIED"
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Protect the Ridges, writing to The Honourable Elizabeth Witmer,
Minister of the Environment requesting a meeting regarding the
serious concerns about paper sludge 'berms' in their community.
They are very concerned that huge 'berms' of paper sludge are
believed to be contaminating ground water in Ontario, In the case
of their community, the 'berm' is constructed on the porous Oak
Ridges Moraine, the source of their groundwater and the
headwaters to many local streams. No Certificate of Approval is
currently required for these berms, as the York-Durham District
MOE Office deems 'Sound-sorb' to be exempt under Reg. 347.
What this effectively creates is significant permanent, unregulated
and unmonitored dumps containing tens of thousands of tons of
paper sludge on the Oak Ridges Moraine aquifer.
Resolution #C-449-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item I - 53 be received for Information.
"CARRIED"
Lyle Berge, Manager, Community Relations, Canadian Pacific
Railway (CPR), providing Council with copies of CPR's first ever
Report to Communities, which provides an overview of some of the
railway's recent community initiatives. CPR has launched a toll free
Community Connect Line devoted exclusively to handling questions
and concerns from the public. The new phone number is 1-800-
766-7912. The 24-hour emergency number is 1-800-551-2553.
Resolution #C-450-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item I - 54 be received for Information.
"CARRIED"
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Helen MacDonald, questioning Council as to why there is any
consideration of incinerating garbage when we have yet to fully
implement and exhaust all potential avenues under the rubric of the
4Rs: Reduce, Re-Use, Recycle and Refuse. And to further bear
out the notion of incineration to be passe and ill-conceived, we
have embarked on the good path of waste reduction through
recycling, having barely scratched the surface of realistic and
achievable solutions, Thus, the exclusion of the most combustible
materials, such as paper and other inert items such as glass and
metals, increased the toxicity and the amount of fuel required to get
the 'good' burn.
Resolution #C-451-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item I - 67 be received for information; and
THAT Mrs. MacDonald be sent a copy of the Executive Summary
of the Waste Management Strategy Report.
"CARRIED"
Debbie Armstrong, Penny Engelbert and Sharon Steele, thanking
Council for the passing of By-law 2001-52, Firearm Discharge
By-law. The hard work and dedication of Tom Vendrasco, was
especially valuable.
Resolution #C-452-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item 1-72 be received for information; and
THAT Tom Vendrasco receive a copy of Correspondence
Item I - 72.
"CARRIED"
Jeffrey A. Abrams, Acting City Clerk, City of Toronto, advising
Council that the City of Toronto on July 2, 25 and 26, 2001,
adopted, as amended, Clause NO.7 contained in Report No. 11 of
The Policy and Finance Committee, headed "Endorsement of
Research Project for the Development of Fusion Energy (All
Wards),"
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Resolution #C-453-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item I - 73 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to
Correspondence Item I - 78; refrained from discussion and voting
on the subject matter. Councillor Schell's employer is Blue
Circle/St. Mary's Cement Inc.
Minutes of the St. Mary's Cement Company Community Relations
Committee dated August 13, 2001.
Resolution #C-454-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item I - 78 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Brian Coburn, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs,
providing information on the relationship between the Ontario
Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and the
Biosolids Utilization Committee (BUC). The Ministry of the
Environment (MOE) is responsible for the legislation and policy,
which includes operations and enforcement, regarding the
application of biosolids to agricultural land. The BUC is an advisory
committee. Its role is to provide technical and scientific advice on
matters related to the utilization of biosolids on agricultural land to
MOE, for their consideration in the issuance of Certificates of
Approval under the Environmental Protection Act. At present both
the Director of Resources Management, OMAFRA, and the Director
of Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch, MOE co-
chair the inter-ministerial, multi-stakeholder committee. Staff from
MOE, OMAFRA and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
(MOHL TC) provide technical and administrative support,
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Other members include the Ontario Farm Environmental Coalition,
the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, the Water Environment
Association of Ontario, the Ontario Association of Sewerage
Industry Services, the University of Guelph, the OntarioClean Water
Agency, the Municipal Engineers Association of Ontario, and the
Association of Local Public Health Agencies.
Resolution #C-455-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 80 be referred to the Clarington
Agricultural Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising Council that
they expect to introduce a new Municipal Act in the fall sitting of the
Legislature, If passed, the act would give municipalities broad
authority within 10 local spheres of jurisdiction, such as public
utilities and local transportation. In other areas in which the
province also has a strong interest, such as public health and
safety, or the natural environment, municipal authority would be
more clearly defined in legislation, The proposed act would give
municipalities new flexibility to find the best ways to deliver
services.
Resolution #C-456-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item I - 81 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Jill Haskins, advising Council of her concerns around the proposed
removal of the Prospect and Elgin Street bridges. The bridges are
an important access to the downtown and to schools and should be
maintained at both Elgin and Prospect. Bridge closures will
inevitably result in more people, particularly children, seeking a
short cut across the tracks. A major consideration should be the
increased flow of traffic on Scugog Street. The railway crossing at
Scugog has been repaired earlier this year, and not very well. The
bumps are of concern to motorists using this road daily.
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There is a proposal to build a bridge and extend Longworth Avenue
to meet Jackman on the west bank of Bowmanville Creek, Until
this bridge is built and can take the majority of the traffic away from
Scugog - which is not designed for such volume - there should be
no further thought given to destroying the Elgin Street or Prospect
Street bridges. At the every least, these bridges should be retained
as foot bridges after the opening of Longworth Bridge.
Resolution #C-457-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item I - 82 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Lyle Vanclief, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, writing to
Council regarding increased government assistance to Canadian
farmers. With regard to the reference to the $1 billion that Council
understood to have been promised by the Government prior to the
last federal election, the Government of Canada is committed to a
safety net package that provides support in ways that help farmers
deal with immediate income problems while helping them to
prepare for the future. There was not, however, any specific dollar
amount promised before the last federal election. Mr. Vanclief
understands the financial difficulties Canadian producers must face
when high subsidy levels in the U.S, and European Union (EU)
continue to depress commodity prices. He does not believe,
however, that the major focus of Canada's safety net expenditures
should be built on the premise of providing comparable support to
that offered by other countries. Such an approach is neither
practical nor sustainable and will do little to improve the long-term
competitiveness of the agricultural sector,
Resolution #C-458-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item I - 85 be referred to the Clarington
Agricultural Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
Correspondence Items D - 34, D - 35 and D - 36 were received as
handouts,
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Resolution #C-459-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda,
with the exception of Items D - 3, D - 4, D - 11, D - 13, D - 17,
D - 23, and D - 27 to D - 33, inclusive.
"CARRIED"
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on June 13, 2001, passed the following
resolution:
''THAT the following recommendations/actions from the
Regional Council Study Retreat of May 16 - 18, 2001, be
confirmed by Regional Council:
a)
THAT all nine municipalities prepare an inventory of
expertise and equipment, as well as identifying
municipal needs in the area of expertise and
equipment, for presentation to Regional Council on
July 4, 2001, with a comprehensive report to be
prepared for the Regional Council meeting scheduled
for November 14, 2001.
b) THAT consideration be given by neighbouring
municipalities to the availability of staff for specialized
services and purchasing equipment prior to
proceeding with hiring or purchases.
c) THAT neighbouring municipalities hold joint meetings
n order to explore opportunities to buy/sell/exchange
services, staff and equipment.
d) THAT the merits of a Regional Transit System be
examined after receipt of the Durham Mobility Study,
which is anticipated to be received in June, 2001, with
a subsequent report back in November, 2001,
e)
THAT the public works service realignment proceed
as previously directed through the "Who Does What"
(WDW) Phase II Report which is anticipated to be
received in November, 2001.
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f) THAT each area municipality give consideration to
presenting, every six months, a progress report to
both their respective local Councils and Regional
Council summarizing actions taken as it relates to the
initiatives identified within these recommendations to
Regional Council.
g) THAT each area municipality report back their
position as it relates to reducing the number of
political representatives on Regional Council to the
July 4, 2001, meeting of Regional Council.
AND FURTHER THAT the report from Dick Tindal, Retreat
Facilitator, dated May 22, 2001, entitled 'My Vision for
Durham' be received for information,"
(Correspondence referred to the Chief
Administrative Officer)
Roger Regimbal, President, Ontario Teachers' Federation,
requesting that Council proclaim Friday, October 5, 2001, as World
Teachers'Day", In October 1994, at the 44th Session of the
International Conference on Education in Geneva, UNESCO
designated October 5 as World Teachers' Day. It was also
recommended that this be an annual event. The date is the
anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 Recommendation on the
Status of Teachers. The United Nations agency has designated a
World Teachers' Day to recognize the work of teachers, and the
role they play in shaping our collective future.
(Proclaimed)
D.A. Barnett, requesting that Council not change the names of
streets in various villages and communities but install green signs
with a series of numbers to identify the location. Mr. Barnett feels
that this is a very simple solution to the new problem. Recently,
where emergency services such as police, ambulance etc. needed
a simple solution to find a home or building in the rural areas, a
green sign with a series of numbers was installed, easily seen from
the road. Could this same method be used in built-up areas?
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning and Development)
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J. Rae Abernethy, President, Navy League of Canada, requesting
permission to hold their Navy League Tag Days on September 27,
28 and 29th, 2001. If these dates are not available, then October 4,
5, and 6th, 2001, would be their second choice and October 11,12
and 13, 2001, their third choice. The proceeds from these tag days
go to keeping the Sea Cadet Corps "Bowmanville" operating for the
teenagers of our community.
(Approved the sale of the Navy League
Tags on September 27,28 and 29,
2001)
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Darren J. Mahoney, Chairperson and Craig Moore, Co-
Chairperson, Oshawa and Region Labour-Management, Health
and Safety Committee, requesting that Council proclaim October 15
- 19, 2001, "Health and Safety Week."
(Proclaimed)
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Deborah Bull, President, Oshawa and District Branch of Ontario
Registered Music Teachers' Association (O.R.M.TA), requesting
that Council proclaim November 18 to 24, 2001, as "Canada Music
Week". The Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association is
part of a Canada-wide federation of private music teachers
encompassing ten provinces. The aim of this Association is to
encourage and provide the highest caliber of music education
possible and to promote high standards of music in each
community. Students studying with their teachers are assured of
qualified, knowledgeable instruction and are provided with
opportunities for performance in music festivals, examinations,
public and private recitals, masterclasses as well as provincial and
national competitions. Canada Music Week celebrates
compositions and performances by Canadians nation wide and is
recognized in this community through recitals and contests
organized by the Oshawa and District Branch of O,R.M.TA
(Proclaimed)
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Andrea Maenza, Communications Officer, Durham Children's Aid
Society, requesting that the month of October be proclaimed as
"Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month" in Clarington. This is
a public awareness campaign to inform people of the devastating
effects of child abuse and neglect; to teach people how to identify
abuse and when to call them; and to explain the services provided
by the CAS. They also use this opportunity to inform people about
the need for volunteers, foster homes and adoptive parents.
(Proclaimed)
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Robert J. Kyle, Commissioner & Medical Officer of Health,
requesting that the week of October 15 - 21, 2001 be proclaimed
"Falls Prevention Week." In 1998-99 Ontarians spent a total of
561,433 days in hospital because of injuries due to unintentional
falls, while in Durham Region 555 residents 65 years and older
were hospitalized as a result of an injury from falling, The majority
of unintentional injuries suffered by seniors occur in their homes
(53%). For the fourth year in a row, the Durham Region Health
Department, Falls Prevention Workgroup, Injury Prevention
Program is planning a public awareness campaign.
(Proclaimed)
Murray DeHaas along with residents of Cedar Crest Beach Road,
advising Council that they are against any kind of park or parkette
being built on the property known as 87 Cedar Crest Beach Road.
Mr. DeHaas contacted Fred Horvath on July 26, 2001, and Mr
Horvath advised him of the following plans:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
make a larger parking area for vehicles
install 2 picnic tables
install garbage cans
install a rope between the posts to promote a nautical theme
With the installation of the above forementioned, it can/will greatly
increase the flow of traffic and activity to their quiet little community.
They have had experiences in past years with opening this location
to the public by locating picnic tables in this area. People will be
here all day long creating traffic and making noise, thereby
disturbing their peace.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Operations and the Senior
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer)
Rev. Markus J. Lise, Coordinator, Special Emphasis Day for
Spiritual and Religious Care, requesting that October 19, 2001, be
proclaimed as "Special Emphasis Day for Spiritual and Religious
Care (SPARC)" at Whitby Mental Health Centre. Faith Groups are
invited to set up a display table, artifacts and symbols or videos
explaining their faith in the foyer for the day,
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Susan Shetler, Founder, Durham Region People Against
Pornography, requesting Council to proclaim National White Ribbon
Week dated October 21 - 28, 2001. Since 1987, Canadians have
been declaring this event every October to bring public awareness
to the exploitative sexual imagery and activity that has saturated
our culture. This week gives Canadians and Durham Region
residents a chance to be educated and informed on the negative
impact of pornography in our communities today.
(Proclaimed)
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Cam Jackson, Minister of Citizenship, providing Council with a copy
of the Playability Tool Kit: Building Accessible Playspaces. It is his
hope that this kit will inspire every community in the province to
take a fresh look at existing playspaces or to design new,
accessible playgrounds.
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(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering Services)
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Donna Lepard, writing regarding the noise around her property on
Concession Road 8. On August 12, a Sunday morning at
9:00 a.m., Mosport cars have started racing around the track. Ms.
Lepard believes that there is a by-law which states they cannot
start before 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. They also start their cars up
as early as 7:30 a.m. on Sundays. They listen to Mosport usually
all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday and many times through the
week. On one occasion this summer, they were racing cars after
midnight. Also, you cannot hunt on Sundays but you can fire large
guns all day long at the club in Leskard. Nice peaceful country
side.
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(Correspondence referred to the Senior
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer)
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Ana Pacheco-Rye, Coordinator, Durham's Child Nutrition Project,
requesting that the month of September 10 to October 8 be
proclaimed "Breakfast for Learning Month". The goal of this month
is to increase awareness of the importance of child nutrition as it
relates to learning. Along with other communities across Canada,
Durham's Child Nutrition Project is trying to reach as many
Canadians as possible to help them understand how vital child
nutrition is to a child's ability to learn. Since 1999 Durham's Child
Nutrition Project, with the support of the Regional Municipality of
Durham, has helped thousands of children in over 45 nutrition
programs get a good start on each day by providing nutritious
meals and snacks in a warm and caring environment.
(Proclaimed)
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Sharon Budnick, Marketing Manager, Auto Workers Community
Credit Union, requesting Council to proclaim Thursday, October 18,
2001, as "Credit Union Day". Canada's 10,000 credit unions and
co-operatives build local economies and communities, and provide
services and products to over 10 million Canadians. They employ
over 160,000 people and have combined assets of over $167
billion. Being locally based and locally owned, credit unions playa
major role in fostering community well-being by: investing in
community projects; sponsoring various community activities and
events; initiating public education programs aimed at fostering a
better understanding of financial matters; and promoting community
economic development.
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Becky Wall, Public Health Nurse, Regional Municipality of Durham,
requesting Council to proclaim October 2,2001, as International
"Walk to School Day". On October 4,2000, an estimated 2.5
million students from 8 countries participated in International Walk
to School Day; this total included students from 19 schools in
Durham Region. International Walk to School Day, endorsed by
the Canadian Federation of Municipalities, was established to
encourage children and parents to become more physically active,
increase safe walking routes to schools and promote cleaner air in
our communities. The importance of this day should not be
underestimated. Two thirds of Canadian children do not participate
in enough physical activity to lay a solid foundation for future health
and well being.
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Robert Kyle, Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health, Region
of Durham, requesting Council to proclaim the week of October 22 -
26, 2001, as "National Healthy Workplace Week." The goal of this
week is to encourage Canadian workplaces to take steps toward
promoting employee health and wellness. The Durham Region
Health Department is encouraging local workplaces to get involved.
(Proclaimed)
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Hans Verkruisen, President, Newcastle and District Chambers of
Commerce, expressing concerns over the proposed changes of
street names in Clarington. It has been made clear that the smaller
villages will bear the brunt of these changes should they come
about, and they represent many businesses in these smaller
villages.
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Aside from the history that some of these street names will cause
the individual residents, it is the business community they represent
that will suffer most. The expense incurred to change stationery,
business cards, web-sites, advertisements, signage etc., will be
prohibitive to some businesses, and it is not fair that they be
expected to bear the expense that this type of decision will cause.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning and forward a copy
of Report PSD-003-01 to Mr. Verkruisen
and advise of Council's decision)
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Carl Good, Newcastle Funeral Home Ltd., writing Council urging
them to find an alternate solution to the proposed street name
changes. There is little doubt that the smaller villages of Clarington
will suffer most from any decision to change street names. As a
small business within the Village of Newcastle, they could only
anticipate a great deal of confusion, expense, and inconvenience
should these changes be carried out. In fact, just their own
anticipated expense to change letterhead, signage, websites, etc.,
could reach the thousands of dollars, and this would be an expense
they would be very unwilling to absorb as a result of Council's
decision to change names.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning and forward a copy
of Report PSD-003-01 to Mr. Good and
advise of Council's decision)
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Arnot Wotten, Chair, Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee
(CAAC), advising Council that the Clarington Agricultural Advisory
Committee recommends that any Clarington representatives of the
Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) should also be
members of the CAAC to ensure communication between the two
committees is open and uninhibited. Subsequent to the release of
Durham Region's request for applications for the DAAC, the
following members of the CAAC identified that they would be
honoured to represent Clarington and the CAAC on the DAAC:
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Bill Hasiuk
Ted Watson.
(Correspondence referred to the Region
of Durham Planning Department)
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Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle - Bond Head Ratepayers
Association, requesting Council give serious consideration to
keeping the same name, "Hunter's Bridge" for the new bridge on
Mill Street South.
Resolution #C-460-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 3 be referred to the Director of
Engineering.
"CARRIED"
Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle - Bond Head Ratepayers
Association, requesting that the new proposed park located near
Glass Court Park in the Village of Newcastle be given the historical
name of "Walbridge Park". Mr. Asa E. Walbridge purchased
several hundred acres, including what is now the Dunbury
Subdivision, in 1816. This property was owned and worked by him
and his descendants up until recent years. A great grandson, Mr.
Harry Jose farmed this land and was, for many years, a Member of
Council and Reeve of the Village.
Resolution #C-461-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 4 be referred to the Director of
Engineering.
"CARRIED"
Nancy Coffin, urging Council to consider all options before
cancelling the crossing guard at Mitchell's Corners. This area is
intended to be used as a bus pick up and drop off area. The
number of children is between 24 and 28, the total enrollment of
school at the end of the school year was 49. This indicates that
almost half, if not more than half, of the number of students that
attended the school will still be gathering to go on the bus or depart
the bus. The parents in the community feel that it is unsafe for
students to wait if there is no crossing guard. Since the school is
closed, drivers will not be slowing down. With no guard to assist
them we could be looking at a serious accident.
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Resolution #C-462-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the correspondence from Nancy Coffin, dated July 30, 2001,
with respect to Mitchell's Corners Crossing Guard, be received;
THAT the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board be advised
that the Municipality will not be providing school crossing guard
services due to the closure of the school and that the Board should
make appropriate arrangements for the safe pick-up and drop-off of
students bussed to school from Mitchell's Corners.
"CARRIED"
Tom Herd, concerned with the new school that will be built on the
west side of Rudell Road, opening September 2002. Ever since he
has lived on Rudell Road, traffic has been a concern. It will
become more of a concern now that a school is going to be built.
Road. Mr. Herd's concern has always been the speed at which
people travel up and down Rudell Road. Ron Baker, Traffic
Coordinator, came out in 2000 with the radar gun and clocked cars
going 75-80 kilometres per hour. Since the school is going on the
west side of Rudell Road, the students living in the Foster Creek
subdivision will be walking to school. This means a lot of children
will be crossing Rudell Road. Mr. Herd believes that the only
solution would be a three way stop at the corner of Edward Street
and Rudell Road. Speed bumps would also work, although they
would not be popular with motorists.
Resolution #C-463-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item D - 17 be referred to the Clarington
Traffic Management Committee and the Director of Engineering.
"CARRIED"
Tom Sheehan, announcing his resignation from the Committee of
Adjustment. Mr. Sheehan states that it has been an honour and a
privilege to serve the community for almost 13 years. He has
enjoyed working with staff and wishes everyone success for future
endeavours.
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Medical
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Resolution #C-464-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 23 be referred to the Clerk's
Department.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-465-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-464-01 be amended by adding
the following thereto:
"and that a letter be sent to Tom Sheehan thanking him for
his dedication to the Committee of Adjustment. "
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-464-01 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
Corporation of the Township of West Grey, advising Council that
the Township of West Grey on July 16, 2001, passed the following
resolution:
"WHEREAS Ontario has traditionally had the envy of the
world eyes when looking at our medical care system;
AND WHEREAS on going cuts to medical admissions has
created a doctor shortage in Ontario;
AND WHEREAS these cuts in admissions are a direct result
of provincial funding cuts to medical schools and training
centers in Ontario. This has resulted in lower numbers of
medical practitioners graduating to work in the medical care
field in Ontario;
AND WHEREAS these lower numbers entering the career of
medical care givers have resulted in a drastic shortage of
caregivers in all areas of Ontario;
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AND WHEREAS this shortage has resulted in greater
competition by medical boards to secure the lower number
of graduates to fill the many places in need of medical
practitioners;
AND WHEREAS local boards by being forced into this
competition without the resources to compete in this new
field of "Free Agency" buying of medical personnel are
asking local municipalities to fund this hideous practice;
AND WHEREAS as medical funding and education funding
are mandates the province has steadfastly and
enthusiastically administrated and in the best interest of
Ontario residents this should continue to be a provincially
funded system;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township
of West Grey requests that the government of Ontario take
immediate action both administratively and fiscally to resolve
the medical care practitioner shortage in Ontario;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be
circulated to all municipalities in Ontario for their
consideration of support;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be
forwarded to A.M.O. for its consideration and subsequent
action on behalf of the supporting municipalities, and to Bill
Murdock, MPP; Helen Johns, MPP; David Tilson, MPP; and
Tony Clement, Minister of Health."
Resolution #C-466-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the resolution from the Township of West Grey regarding the
Medical Care System be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington and a copy of Council's endorsement be
forwarded to Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville.
"CARRIED"
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Gas Prices
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Bonny Harrison, City Clerk, City of North Bay, advising Council that
the City of North Bay on May 28, 2001, passed the following
resolution:
"WHEREAS public frustration locally and nationally is
mounting over high and rising gas prices;
AND WHEREAS the federal government added a surtax in
1995 as a deficit fighting measure, and other provinces have
regulated their gasoline taxes for consumer benefit;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT
a)
the City of North Bay write a letter to both the
appropriate federal ministry and the Prime Minister
requesting that the federal government eliminate this
surtax as surpluses are at an all time high;
the City write both the appropriate provincial ministry
and the Premier, asking the province consider
regulating their gas taxes for consumer benefit;
the City of North Bay send out a broad e-mail
message to as many municipal counterparts across
Ontario and Canada as possible, asking them to join
in this lobby effort within 30 days; and
a copy of this resolution be sent to the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities and the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario."
b)
c)
d)
Resolution #C-467-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the resolution from the City of North Bay regarding gas
prices be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
City of Stratford, advising Council that the City of Stratford on June
25, 2001, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS Ontario's "Deep" Acquifers are a traditionally
safe source of water for people living in both Urban and
Rural areas;
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AND WHEREAS human activity has impacted "shallow"
groundwater supplies in many areas to the extent that this
water is deemed less suitable for human consumption,
leaving the "deep" water resources as accessed through
drilled wells, the only reliably safe source for many
communities and individual households;
AND WHEREAS events have shown that some drilled wells
may be vulnerable to invasion by surface runoff, or tainted
sub-surface water;
AND WHEREAS each new drilled well represents another
point of potential invasion of the aquifer by bacteria, or
toxins, or both;
AND WHEREAS concern for water quality has resulted in
recent regulations imposing mandatory water quality testing
upon all water systems serving more than five households,
and have imposed the costs of the testing upon the system
operators, who have in turn reviewed water rates they must
charge their clients;
AND WHEREAS this has resulted in such a high cost for
water for households connected to small community
systems, that many have found it financially advantageous
by far to join with two or three other households to have a
new well drilled that is exempt from the testing regulations;
AND WHEREAS this has resulted in many new wells being
created that consequently have increased risk to the
common aquifers from which we all draw water;
AND WHEREAS any tainting of a "deep" groundwater
aquifer will affect all those who draw from it;
AND WHEREAS it is in the interest of Ontario's population at
large to protect our access to safe groundwater supplies;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of
Stratford strongly urge the Government of Ontario to take
immediate action to protect the "deep" groundwater
resources for all time;
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be
circulated to all Ontario Municipalities for their consideration
of support;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be
forwarded to AMO for its consideration and subsequent
action on behalf of the supporting municipalities."
Resolution #C-468-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the resolution from the City of Stratford regarding water
quality be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising Council that the
Township of Scugog on June 25, 2001, passed the following
resolution:
'WHEREAS the Township, like all other municipal
governments, has the responsibility to provide a safe, well
maintained road infrastructure for the public;
AND WHEREAS it is estimated that in the Township of
Scugog it would cost approximately $5,039.50 per
household (over $53,000,000) to fund the Capital
Construction costs required to bring the municipally owned
road infrastructure back to its most effective condition;
AND WHEREAS the average annual road budget in the
Township of Scugog is $310.56 per household;
AND WHEREAS it is estimated that based on an average
2000 fuel cost of $0.653 per litre in the Township of Scugog,
fuel sales within the Township resulted in the generation of
$8,540,700 of Provincial Fuel Tax, $5,810,000 of Federal
Excise Tax, and $2,440,200 of Federal GST;
AND WHEREAS all ongoing road infrastructure grants and
subsidies to municipalities have ceased;
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Livestock
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AND WHEREAS none of these taxes collected from the sale
of vehicle fuel sales is directed towards local municipal road
construction or maintenance;
AND WHEREAS vehicle fuel sales are directly related to
road use;
NOW THEREFORE this Council petitions the Province of
Ontario to dedicate $0.02 of its $0.147 per litre Provincial
Fuel Tax and the Federal Government to dedicate $0.02 of
its $0.10 per litre Federal Excise Tax to the maintenance and
construction of municipally owned and operated road
infrastructure;
AND FURTHER that this resolution be forwarded to the area
Municipalities, the Regional Municipality of Durham,
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities, Mr. John O'Toole, MPP, and Mr.
Alex Shepherd, MP for endorsement."
Resolution #C-469-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the resolution from the Township of Scugog regarding the
Provincial fuel tax be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington.
"CARRIED"
John Van Bakel, Mayor, Municipality of West Perth, advising
Council that the Municipality of West Perth on May 22, 2001,
passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS Perth County has experienced dramatic recent
growth in farming operations;
AND WHEREAS much of this expansion in the agriculture
industry in Perth County has been in the livestock sector;
AND WHEREAS West Perth has experienced continuing
unsatisfactory well water and water course samples;
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AND WHEREAS in the interest of providing some measure
for protecting both present and future water quality in West
Perth, Council passed Comprehensive Zoning By-law 100-
1998 in which section 6.6 contained the following;
No livestock operation or manure storage facility shall be
established or enlarged until a nutrient management plan is
completed where required by the municipality's nutrient
management by-law;
Where an intensive livestock or poultry operation is
established, the owner of such operation shall own not less
than 30 per cent of the land base required for the handling of
the manure produced from the intensive farm operation, as
determined by the nutrient management plan;
All of the land base required for the handling of the manure
produced from the intensive farm operation, as determined
by the nutrient management plan, shall be located within 8
kilometers of the intensive livestock operation;
Notwithstanding any other provisions of the by-law to the
contrary, any intensive livestock operation shall not exceed
600 livestock units on one site;
AND WHEREAS the by-law was appealed to the Ontario
Municipal Board on the basis that it unfairly restricted the
expansion of existing livestock operations. The resultant
hearing took five days to hear all the evidence;
AND WHEREAS section 6.6 of the by-law remained intact
following the OMB hearing except the issue of permitted
hauling distances for manure. This was deleted by consent
during the appeal;
AND WHEREAS the appellant sought leave to appeal the
OMB decision to the Divisional Court;
AND WHEREAS in a judgement by Mr. Justice Kennedy
dated April 3, 2001, leave was granted to the appellant to
appeal the OMB decision to the Divisional Court;
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OPAC Customer
Service
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AND WHEREAS at a regular meeting of West Perth Council
held April 17, 2001, a motion was passed instructing the
municipal solicitor to begin preparations to defend the West
Perth Comprehensive Zoning By-law 100-1998 to the
Division Court;
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that as this is a precedent
setting case attracting national interest and has to this point,
incurred substantial legal costs and staff time and will require
additional expenditures for the appeal. The outcome of the
court case will undoubtedly benefit all those municipalities
who have intensive livestock operations in their
communities. In view of the financial burden placed on West
Perth ratepayers, Council is inviting all municipalities in the
Province of Ontario, both rural and urban who support our
position to assist in whatever monetary way they may see fit.
This resolution will be circulated to all municipalities in the
Province of Ontario."
Resolution #C-470-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 30 be referred to the Clarington
Agricultural Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
Laura Rowley, Clerk-Treasurer, Township of Armour, writing to
Robert Richards, President & Chief Administrative Officer, OPAC,
regarding the proposed centralized call centre. Decisions made for
urban centres are not always the right decision for rural areas.
Northern Ontario, because of its vast rural areas and long distances
between major urban centres, poses unforeseen problems with a
"centre" located outside of Northern Ontario not to mention, out of
the region. Ms. Rowley is requesting that the following resolution
be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington:
"WHEREAS the property tax is a vital part of municipal
funding;
AND WHEREAS accurate assessment prepared by qualified
assessors familiar with the area they service are essential to
the administration of the tax roll and tax billing process;
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AND WHEREAS the Regional Assessment Office has
provided a professional service to area municipalities for
which the municipalities are billed;
AND WHEREAS the importance of this service delivery
being done locally for the betterment of the community,
municipality and residents should not be under-rated;
AND WHEREAS the quality of the assessment service is
sure to decline with a centralized call centre removed for the
service area resulting in staff being unfamiliar with properties
and thereby unable to assist municipal Clerks;
AND WHEREAS costs for assessment services will not
necessarily decrease due to travel time, travel distance and
travel expenses;
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Township of
Armour hereby calls on the board of directors of the Ontario
Municipal Assessment Corporation to halt the project calling
for a centralized assessment and data call centre in an effort
to prevent disruption and poor quality of this essential
service."
Resolution #C-471-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the resolution from the Township of Armour regarding the
proposed centralized call centre for the Municipal Assessment
Corporation be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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Soft Ball
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D. Ashcroft and J.N. LeBlanc, protesting again the removal of all
vehicles from the road allowance across from 63 Cedarcrest Beach
Road in Bowmanville. After parking without incident or any concern
expressed by the municipality for 16 years, they are angry that the
town would demand removal of vehicles without any concern for
the difficulty such a demand makes. However, they are attempting
to temporarily comply with this order until a resolution to this matter
can be achieved. They feel this is a bullying tactic and does not
take into consideration the unique nature of the area, the long
period of time that this activity went on without any concern or
objection by the town, and the loss of land at these properties due
to erosion and therefore the need of this parking area.
Resolution #C-472-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 32 be referred to the Director of
Engineering, the Municipal Clerk and the Director of Operations.
"CARRIED"
Detective Craig Greentree and Constable Mike Swaga, Durham
Regional Police Service, requesting that Council waive the regular
monetary fee for the use of the baseball diamond at the Garnet B.
Rickard Complex. The officers of the Clarington Community Office
are organizing a charity soft ball fund raiser on September 22, 2001,
to help fund Luke's Place which is a resource centre with a focus
on women abuse survivors and their children going through the
custody and access process. Luke's Place is named in memory of
a 3 Y, year old boy who was murdered by his father in Mitchells
Corners in August 1997.
Resolution #C-473-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the request from Detective Craig Greentree and Constable
Mike Swaga to waive the fee of the Garnet B. Rickard Complex
baseball diamond be denied;
THAT a grant in the amount of $80.00 be issued to the Durham
Regional Police Services to offset the rental fee; and
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Oak Ridges
Moraine
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D-35
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Moraine
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THAT Detective Craig Greentree and Constable Mike Swaga be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to
Correspondence Items D - 34 to D - 36, inclusive; refrained from
discuss and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell's
employer Blue Circle/St. Mary's Cement Inc., has an interest in the
Oak Ridges Moraine through aggregate extraction.
Libby Racansky, requesting that Council support the
recommendations contained in Report PSD-006-01 with the
exception of the comments in Section 3.5 regarding Highway 407.
Rather than tinkering with strictly the point at the terminus, the
entire technically preferred route through Clarington, including the
Courtice link, must be re-examined as part of an evaluation of the
suitability of the entire proposed eastern extension from Brock
Road in Pickering.
Resolution #C-474-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 34 be referred to the Director of
Planning Services in conjunction with the Oak Ridges Moraine
issue.
"CARRIED"
Katherine Guselle, President, SAGA (Save the Ganaraska AGAIN),
advising Council that SAGA heartily endorses staffs concerns
contained in Report PSD-006-01, about the future position of the
negotiated settlement with the APAO. They urge Council to
request of the appropriate ministries the protection of these policies
in the development of any plan for the Oak Ridges Moraine.
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Resolution #C-475-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 35 be referred to the Director of
Planning Services in conjunction with the Oak Ridges Moraine
issue.
"CARRIED"
Katherine Guselle, President, SAGA (Save the Ganaraska AGAIN),
providing Council with their comments regarding Report
PSD-006-01. SAGA is recommending the following:
1. that the Municipality request that the province provide for
further consultation when more detailed information is
available, and above all, when legislation is drafted
2. that the Municipality comments reflect what further details
and mechanisms are needed
3. that the municipality:
. Endorse the policy of no country estate residential
subdivisions in Countryside areas
. Recommend that the policy be reviewed every 10
years (rather than 5) in the normal course of plan
review as stated elsewhere in their recommendations;
and
. Recommend that residential consents be limited to
100 acres rather than 25
Resolution #C-476-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 36 be referred to the Director of
Planning Services in conjunction with the Oak Ridges Moraine
issue.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-477-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Council recess for 10 minutes,
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 11 :25 p.m.
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1
G.P.A. Report
Sept. 4, 2001
Item #2a
of Report #1
Councillor Robinson and Trim advised that they would not be
proceeding with their Notice of Motion.
Resolution #C-478-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on September 4, 2001, be approved, with the exception
of 2a, 6, 7, 10, 16, and 28.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-479-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
Proposed Street
Name Change THAT Report PSD-003-01 be received;
D19.ST
THAT Staff proceed with the required changes for the 9-1-1 system
as outlined in Section 2 of Report PSD-003-01, FORTHWITH;
THAT Staff proceed to undertake a Public Information Session,
FORTHWITH to:
a)
change the street name and numbering system for Durham
Highway 2 within the Bowmanville Urban Area so that the
portion of the road within the urban area be known as King
Street East and King Street West and to change the street
name for Part Street, Bowmanville;
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b) change the street name and numbering system for Durham
Highway 2 in the Newcastle Village Urban Area to be
consistent with the preferred name and the east/west
number system;
c) rename Durham Highway 2 to King Street with the Courtice
Urban Area;
d) rename all of Durham Road 57 (including the related
portions at Waverley Road and Martin Road) to Bowmanville
Road;
THAT the landowners fronting onto the affected streets be provided
notice through direct mail circulation; and
THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be advised of
Council's decision.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-480-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-479-01 be amended, as follows:
THAT Paragraph 3, Section a) of Report PSD-003-01 be tabled,
save and except Park Street, Bowmanville;
THAT the Directors of Finance and Planning review compensation
options for the affected homeowners and businesses due to the
elimination of duplicate street names;
FURTHER THAT Bell Canada be requested to eliminate any long
distance surcharges for calls within the Municipality of Clarington;
FURTHER THAT Bell Canada be requested to separate Courtice
from the Oshawa telephone listings and be listed as a stand alone
community in the local telephone directory;
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Item #6 of
Report #1
Oak Ridges
Moraine: Tri-
Regional Report
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AND FURTHER THAT the communities of Bowmanville, Hampton,
Newcastle, Newtonville, Orono and Courtice (when separated from
Oshawa listings) continue to be separately identified in the local
telephone directory with the addition of "Municipality of Clarington"
after the town or village name, ie. Bowmanville - Municipality of
Clarington;
AND FURTHER THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to the
Newcastle & District Chamber of Commerce, Newcastle BIA, Orono
BIA, Newcastle Ratepayers Association; Hampton Community
Association, Bowmanville BIA, Courtice Business Group and the
local media.
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-479-01 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Items
#6 and #7 of Report #1; and refrained from discussion and voting
on the subject matter. Councillor Schell's employer Blue Circle/St.
Mary's Cement Inc., has an interest in the Oak Ridges Moraine
through aggregate extraction.
Resolution #C-481-0 1
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report PSD-005-01 be received;
THAT Report PSD-005-01 be endorsed as the preliminary
comments of the Municipality of Clarington on the document
entitled "The Oak Ridges Moraine: Proposals for the Protection and
Management of a Unique Landscape", dated May 2001; and
THAT the Durham Region Planning Department be forwarded a
copy of Report PSD-005-01 and be advised of Council's decision
on this matter.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CLERK'S DEPARTMENTS CONT'D.
Parking Report for
Month of July,
2001
Animal Services
Monthly Report.
July, 2001
THAT a copy of Report CLD-006-01 be forwarded to the Bowmanville
Business Centre for their information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-440-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report CLD-007-01 be received; and
THAT a copy of Report CLD-007-01 be forwarded to the Bowmanville
Business Centre for their information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-441-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CLD-008-01 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CLD-008-01 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance
of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting.
CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS
RFP2001-4
Architectural
Services
Resolution #GPA-442-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report COD-001-01 be received;
THAT Barry Bryan Associates, Whitby, Ontario with a total bid (excluding
disbursements) in the amount of $67,500.00 + GST, being the lowest
responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of
RFP2001-4 be awarded the contract for the architectural services for the
South Courtice Community Park, Part A;
THAT the award be subject to the successful negotiation of a mutually
satisfactory contract;
THAT the total funds required be drawn from Community Services 2001
Capital Budget, Account #7602-00000-0500; and
THAT the by-law, marked Schedule "B" attached to Report COD-001-01
authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement be approved.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Item #7 of
Report #1
Oak Ridges
Moraine
Provincial
Advisory Panel
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Item #10 of
Report #1
Parking
Regulations
Mosport Park
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Resolution #C-482-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report PSD-006-01 be referred to the Unfinished Business
section of the agenda.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-483-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report EGD-01-01 be received;
THAT the parking prohibition area near Mosport Park be reduced
and that any unnecessary signing be removed, with such costs of
removal being charged back to Mosport Park;
THAT Mosport Park continue to be responsible for sign
maintenance costs in the Mosport Park area on the road sections
approved by Council; and
THAT the proposed by-law attached to Report EGD-01-01 be
forwarded to Council for approval; and
THAT traffic calming measures be reviewed by the Clarington
Traffic Management Advisory Committee."
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-484-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the fourth paragraph above be amended to read as follows:
"THAT the proposed by-law attached to Report EGD-01-01
be amended in Section 1 B) by deleting the reference to
"Conc. Rd. 102.4 km southerly" and inserting therefore the
words "Conc. Rd. 102.75 km southerly."
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Item #16 of
Report #1
Clean-up of
3709 Regional
Road 9, Orono
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Item #28 of
Report #1
Property
Taxation Status
Report
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The foregoing Resolution #C-483-01 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
Resolution #C-485-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report CLD-003-01 be referred to the end of the agenda to
be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Schell disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to Item
#28 of Report #1; and refrained from discussion and voting on the
subject matter. Councillor Schell's employee Blue Circle/St. Mary's
Cement Inc., is the subject of this report.
Resolution #C-486-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the firm of Municipal Tax Equity Consultants Inc. be
appointed to act on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington
regarding assessment and taxation matters for Roll #'s 18-17-010-
020-00400 and 18-17-010-020-06680 (St. Mary's/Blue Circle)
before the Assessment Review Board (ARB) at an approximate
cost of $10,000, to be financed from the Tax Write-Off Reserve
#2900-5-X.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-487-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report PSD-009-0 1 be referred to the end of the agenda to
be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Report #3
Confidential
Report
CLD-011-01
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Resolution #C-488-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Confidential Report CLS-011-01 be referred to the end of the
agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Volunteer
Memorial
M02.GE
Resolution #C-489-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT CLD-001-01 be lifted from the table.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-490-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded Councillor Pingle
THAT the name of Bob Simpson be added to the Volunteer Wall of
Fame in recognition of Mr. Simpson's valuable contributions to this
municipality;
THAT Bob Simpson's name be considered when naming a park,
street or facility, within the Municipality of Clarington, in accordance
with Council's policy adopted in 1998; and
THAT lain Maciver be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to
Addendum to Report PSD-006-01; and refrained from discussion
and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell's employer Blue
Circle/St. Mary's Cement Inc., has an interest in the Oak Ridges
Moraine through aggregate extraction.
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September 10, 2001
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Oak Ridges
Moraine
Provincial
Advisory Panel
D02.0A
Clean-up of
Property
3709 Regional
Road, Orono
P01.PR
Resolution #C-491-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded Councillor MacArthur
THAT Addendum to Report PSD-006-01 be referred back to staff.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-492-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the meeting be "closed" to consider Reports CLD-003-0 1,
PSD-009-01 and CLD-011-01, dealing with legal and personnel
matters.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-493-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the actions taking during the "closed" session of Council be
confirmed.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-494-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting be ratified;
THAT Report CLD-003-01 be received;
THAT authorization be given to the Municipal Law Enforcement
Officers to undertake all necessary actions to have the property
municipally known as 3709 Regional Road 9, Orono cleaned up;
and
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Report #2
THAT all costs associated with the clean-up be initially charged
against contingency account number 11 00-9-X and subsequently
added to the Collector's Roll and collected in the same manner and
with the same priorities as Municipal Real Property Tax.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Absent
Interest
Councillor MacArthur X
Councillor Ping Ie X
Councillor Robinson X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Mavor Mutton X
Resolution #C-495-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report PSD-009-01 be received;
THAT Council pass the interim control by-law contained in
Attachment #5 to Report PSD-009-01; and
THAT notice of the passing of the interim control by-law be given in
accordance with Subsection 38(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990, c.P. 13, as amended.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
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
Mavor Mutton X
Resolution #C-496-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2001-145
to 2001-168, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first
and second time:
2001-145 being a By-law to declare Part 1 on Reference Plan
40R-20511 to be surplus
2001-146 being a By-law to stop up and close as public highway
and approve conveyance of Part 1 on Reference Plan
20511, Andrew Street
2001-147 being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of
the former Town of Newcastle
2001-148 being a By-law to amend By-law 2000-068, a by-law
under the Building Code Act respecting Permits and
Related matters
2001-149 being a By-law to stop up and close as a public
highway Parts 5, 6 and 7 on Plan 40R-20620, John
Street and to repeal By-law 2001-055
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2001-150 being a By-law to authorize the conveyance of Parts
5, 6 and 7 on Plan 40R-20620 to Dean Avery, in Trust
and to repeal By-law 2001-056
2001-151 being a By-law to authorize the acceptance of a
transfer of Parts 4 and 12, Reference Plan 40R-
20620, being certain lands required for road widening
at Mill Street in Newcastle and to repeal By-law
2001-057
2001-152 being a By-law to declare Parts 5, 6 and 7 on
Reference Plan 40R-20620 to be surplus and to
repeal By-law 2001-054
2001-153 being a By-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Ron
Robinson Ltd., Bowmanville, Ontario, for the
Bowmanville Memorial Park Spray Pad
2001-154 being a By-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and First
Base Solutions, Markham, Ontario, for Digital
Orthophotography
2001-155 being a By-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and
Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd., Brampton, Ontario, for
Lease Agreement, 166 Church Street, Bowmanville,
Ontario
2001-156 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
2001-157 being a By-law to authorize the execution by the
Mayor and Clerk of a Construction and Encroachment
Agreement between the Municipality of Clarington
and Hydro One Networks Inc.
2001-158 being a By-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and
Barry Bryan Associates, Whitby, Ontario, for
Architectural Services for the South Courtice
Community Park
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2001-159 being a By-law to amend by-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of
the former Town of Newcastle (1419345 Ontario Ltd.)
2001-160 being a By-law to authorize the making of an
Agreement with Clarington Industrial Services Limited
providing for a transfer in escrow of lands required for
the portion of the future Lake Road located in Part of
Lot 5, Concession Broken Front, former Township of
Darlington
2001-161 being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of
the former Town of Newcastle
(1106443 Ontario Limited - GD Tires 1995)
2001-162 being a By-law to authorize the execution of an
agreement between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Her Majesty the Queen
in Right of the Province of Ontario as represented by
the Minister of Transportation, for the Electronic
Transfer of Vehicle Registration Data
2001-163 being an interim Control By-law passed pursuant to
Section 38 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13,
as amended
2001-165 being a by-law to repeal By-law No. 2001-134 passed
on June 25, 2001
2001-166 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a
subdivision agreement between the Municipality, the
Owner of the Lands within Draft Plan of Subdivision
18T -95026 and any mortgagee of the Lands
2001-167 being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk,
on behalf of The Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington, to execute an agreement with 2001544
Heights Limited
2001-168 being a by-law to authorize the acceptance of the
transfer to the Municipality of Parts 1 and 2 on Plan
40R-20653
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BY-LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
Walk for
Dog Guides
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Resolution #C-497-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2001-145 to
2001-168 inclusive, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-498-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Resolution #C-385-01 approving the Walk for Dog Guides on
Saturday, October 6, 2001, be rescinded.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-499-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the request of Jean Graham, Chairperson, Newcastle Lions
Club to hold a Walk for Dog Guides on Saturday, September 29,
2001, be received;
THAT permission be granted for the Walk for Dog Guides to be
held provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road
Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department; and
THAT Jean Graham be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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September 10, 2001
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Councillor Schell stated pecuniary interests earlier in the meeting
and refrained from voting on the confirming by-law.
Resolution #C-500-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2001-169 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 September
2001, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-501-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2001-169 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-502-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:17 a.m.
"CARRIED"
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