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PRAYER
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
September 24, 2001
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on September 24,2001, 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
Director of Emergency Services, M. Creighton
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Confidential Secretary to the Clerk, H. Keyzers
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Engineering Services, S. Vokes
Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Stanley
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
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There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this
meeting.
Resolution #C-503-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
September 10, 2001, be approved.
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Mayor Mutton presented Mr. R.B. Rickard with the Senior of the
Year Award. Mayor Mutton has known Mr. Rickard for 6 to 7 years
and is aware of his involvement of Chairman of the Newcastle Hall
Board. The Mayor stated that Mr. Rickard is a dedicated, full-time
Chairman and does a wonderful job. It is as if he owns the Hall
himself, he takes such good care of it. Mr. Rickard is the District
Governor of the Newcastle Lions Club. Mayor Mutton considers
him the father of modern lionism. Mr. Rickard is also the founding
president of the Newcastle Ratepayers' Association. Mayor Mutton
stated that it is indeed a great honour to present this award to Mr.
Rickard. Mr. Rickard thanked Mayor Mutton and Members of
Council for their appreciation. He stated that it will be one of his
most treasured trophies.
Mayor Mutton presented the following individuals with the Local
Architectural Advisory Committee plaques:
Ken and Judi Campbell - 5277 Main Street, Orono
Cary and Julie Gatchell - 3335 Lambs Road
Noel and Diana Hutchinson - 5565 Old Scugog Road, Hampton
Barry and Carol Lamont - 4525 Concession Road 5, Clarke
Bradley and Yvonne Lauzon - 5161 Main Street, Orono
The Mayor stated that a display of these magnificent properties will
be located in the foyer of the Municipal Administrative Centre.
Councillor Rowe advised Council that there were several Local
Architectural Advisory Committee members in the audience.
Councillor Rowe introduced the people behind the research of the
heritage homes:
Mavis Carlton, Chair
Karina Isert
Isabel Little, Staff Liaison
Karin Murphy
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John Loreto, President of the Memorial Hospital Foundation
presented Mayor Mutton with a t-shirt as a token of the hos~ital's
appreciation. The Memorial Hospital is celebrating their 25 h
Anniversary in Bowmanville. Over the past 25 years, millions of
dollars has been collected through the people of Clarington and
corporate supporters to support the Memorial Hospital. One of the
major events the Hospital holds is their annual golf tournament.
They will be using the money raised in this tournament to help
purchase diagnostic equipment.
I rv Harrell, 1414 Harmony Road, Oshawa, L 1 H 7K5, was called but
was not present.
Tom Herd, 1703 Rudell Road, Newcastle, L 1 B 1 G8, appeared
before Council stating that he has lived in Newcastle since 1992.
He is concerned with the traffic on Rudell Road. Speed of traffic
has always been a problem as Rudell Road is a collector road. Mr.
Herd is even more concerned with the opening of the new school
scheduled for September 2002. Mr. Herd highlighted his concerns
to Council from his correspondence listed as Item D - 9 on the
Council Agenda:
. Need for reduce speed
. The school is scheduled to open in September 2002 and
many people have young children in this area. The area is
highly populated and a large number of children will be using
the school not just in school but also playing soccer, etc.
. Large percentage of parents drive their kids to school
. Hockey arena is proposed for the future; this is going to
make this area very populated and busy 7 days a week
. Children located on Edward and Rudell Roads will be
crossing the road to get to school
. There are no 40 km/hr signs located in the school area
Mr. Herd is trying to find ways to reduce speed before the school
opens. This way people will be used to slowing down. He received
the use of a radar message board from the Traffic Coordinator and
reported that the board did have an effect on people for the first few
days, people did slow down. Mr. Herd monitored speed of 61 to 92
km/hr the first day. Most speeders are coming from the hill on
Sunset Boulevard and speeding through the school zone.
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Mr. Herd is requesting Council to place a stop sign at Edward and
Rudell Road on a trial basis. He would then monitor the area and
report back to Council with his findings.
Correspondence Item I - 25 was received as a handout.
Resolution #C-504-01
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, 1-4, I - 6, 1- 7, 1-13,
I - 14, I - 15, I - 17, I - 18 and I - 23.
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Sylvia Terpstra, Superintendent of Schools, Kawartha Pine Ridge
District School Board, advising Council that the Kawartha Pine
Ridge District School Board on August 30, 2001, approved the
establishment of the Municipality of Clarington Award of Academic
Excellence, commencing June 2002, for Grade 8 and secondary
graduating students of schools within the Municipality.
(Received for Information)
Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk, the Regional Municipality of York,
providing Council with a copy of The Oak Ridges Moraine -
Strategic Directions Appendices.
(Received for Information)
Gene Chartier, Manager, Transportation Planning and Design, and
Chair, Durham Mobility Study Project Management Team, Region
of Durham, providing Council with a copy of the Draft Durham
Transportation Master Plan, the product of the Durham Mobility
Study. The Draft Plan identifies the new and improved facilities
needed to serve future growth, and recommends ways to make the
best use of existing transportation services.
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on September 13, 2001, passed the
following resolution regarding Tri-Regional Groundwater
Management Strategy Study - Phase 1 Report:
"a) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2001-P-75 be
received for information; and
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b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2001-P-
75 be forwarded to the Area Municipalities and
Conservation Authorities."
(Received for Information)
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W. Warren Holmes, Senior Vice-President, Canadian Mining
Operations, Falconbridge Ltd., Chair, CIPEC Executive Board,
providing Council with a copy of the 25th anniversary, Canadian
Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC) 1999/2000
Annual Report highlighting Canadian industry's solid progress
towards improved energy management.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated June 13, 2001.
(Received for Information)
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Jack Layton, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities
(FCM), providing Council with a copy of the Preliminary Program
and Registration Information regarding the FCM's National
Symposium: Communities in an Urban Century.
(Received for Information)
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Carol Smitton, Committee Secretary, Regional Municipality of
Durham, advising Mr. 110 Robi that the Region of Durham on August
29, 2001, passed the following resolution regarding Status Report -
Highway 401 Interchange Improvements:
"THAT a copy of Report #2001-W-109 of the Commissioner
of Works be received for information and a copy of Report
#2001-W-109 be forwarded to the Area Municipalities;
Mr. I. Robi and Councillor Crawford."
(Received for Information)
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Ralph and Barb Tukker, expressing their appreciation to Council for
the call of a community memorial and prayer service held on
Wednesday afternoon. It was uplifting to see when trouble strikes,
even if it is far from our home, that we do rally together and in our
own way show our concern, support and grief in the face of this
horrendous tragedy. It was good to see many of our area get
together to sing and pray and ask for spiritual guidance in dealing
with this sad event. They are also grateful that Council has such a
dedication to keeping our community as a focal point and issue in
so many ways. Keep up the good work.
(Received for Information)
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Phil LeSauvage, Public Affairs Manager, advising Council that
enhanced security measures remain in effect at Darlington in
response to the terrorist attacks in the United States on Tuesday,
September 11, 2001. Darlington security patrols on site are being
augmented by personnel from the Durham Regional Police
Department. The additional security measures include tighter
controls on access to the operating island and restrictions on
shipments into the site. For staff entering the protected areas, the
increased security requires that each employee be wanded by
security staff. This measure will create some delays during shift
changes and arrangements are in place to ensure this is carried out
as quickly and smoothly as possible. To minimize delays, all
employees are requested to keep discretionary trips to the
protected area at a minimum until these additional security
measures are scaled back. Visits to the protected area by non-
Darlington staff should be rescheduled to a later date.
(Received for Information)
Protect The Ridges, writing to The Honourable Elizabeth Witmer
advising of their concern with the paper sludge being dealt with as
a regulated waste by the Ministry of Environment (MOE) only under
some circumstances. Nothing concrete is happening, and many of
their questions/concerns remain unanswered despite MOE
promises to respond/take action.
(Received for Information)
Helen Howes, Vice President, Sustainable Energy Development,
Ontario Power Generation (OPG), providing Council with a copy of
a backgrounder, "Improving Air Quality" which will provide you with
information about the environment initiatives OPG has underway to
help improve Ontario's air quality.
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, The Honourable
Chris Hodgson that the Region of Durham on September 12, 2001,
passed the following resolution:
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THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2001-P-78 and the
Oak Ridges Moraine Proposals for the Protection and
Management of a Unique Landscape - Results of
Public Participation and Recommendations, August
2001 be endorsed;
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b) THAT the Planning Department be authorized to
continue to work on the Strategic Directions identified
in Commissioner's Report No. 2001-P-78, monitor the
Provincial Oak Ridges Moraine process, and report
back to Council on a regular basis;
c) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2001-P-78 and
attachments be submitted to the Province of Ontario
as input to the Provincial proposal on the Oak Ridges
Moraine;
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THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2001-P-
78 be sent to the area municipalities in Durham
Region, adjacent Regions and area municipalities,
Counties, Conservation Authorities, the Province of
Ontario, and to all those persons and public bodies
that made submissions, and further, that
Commissioner's Report No. 2001-P-78 be made
available for distribution at the public meeting held on
August 28, 2001, in Uxbridge; and
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e) AND FURTHER THAT the Province of Ontario be
requested to have a full public hearing process on any
legislation including open meetings and full public
hearings before a committee of MPPs representing all
parties in the legislature, and that the freeze on the
Moraine be extended until such time as the public
participation process has been completed and the
legislation passed."
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John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to The Honourable Chris
Hodgson that he had an opportunity to attend a meeting of
Clarington Council in which the Oak Ridges Moraine was on the
agenda. Clarington Council has asked that the Ministry hold a
meeting in Clarington. For most residents Cobourg is the closest
venue for a meeting on the moraine consultation process. Although
he agrees there is a connection between Cobourg and the Oak
Ridges Moraine, there are even more issues affecting Clarington.
Some of these include the route of Highway 407, residential growth,
agricultural impacts, recreational use of the moraine, protection of
groundwater, and aggregate extraction. In the interest of ensuring
that Clarington has adequate opportunity to participate fully in the
consultation process, Mr. O'Toole is requesting that a consultation
meeting take place here.
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A Clarington meeting would also be helpful to residents to Scugog,
Oshawa, and other neighbouring municipalities who have not yet
had the opportunity to be heard.
(Received for Information)
David Clark, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Veridian
Corporation, providing Council with supporting documents
approving an agreement of the shareholders of Veridian
Corporation pursuant to the merger agreement between the Town
of Ajax, City of Belleville, Municipality of Clarington and City of
Pickering.
(Received for Information)
John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of
an information folder regarding the Rural Economic Development
initiative of Ontario Small Town and Rural Development (OSTAR).
Resolution #C-505-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item 1-2 be circulated to the Board of
Trade.
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Hans Verkruisen, President, Newcastle and District Chamber of
Commerce, expressing concerns on behalf of approximately 100
members to Council regarding the proposed street name changes.
It is totally unfair and completely unacceptable that only those
individuals and businesses affected by the forced name changes
should bear the cost. All taxpayers share the cost of this safety
initiative, not just those benefiting from the installation, and they do
not feel that village dwellers should now be penalized for the
implementation of this non-negotiable safety initiative in their
neighbourhoods. All residents of Clarington are entitled to equal
911 coverage, and none should have to pay extra for it. They
would like to propose that all residential properties affected receive
some sort of rebate on their tax bill to partially compensate for the
expense and inconvenience of changing their addresses. They
further propose that those businesses affected be permitted to
submit invoices and a detailed explanation following a set criteria
for reasonable expenses incurred in adapting to this change.
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Resolution #C-506-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I - 4 be referred to the Finance
Department and the Planning Services Department.
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1-6 J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation (CLOCA), advising Council that they are seeking
Nominations nomination suggestions from their watershed partners concerning
For the 2001 contributions made by individuals, community groups and
CLOCA Watershed businesses/corporations that meet the criteria for the 2001 CLOCA
Awards Watershed Awards.
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Resolution #C-507-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Ontario Power Generation be nominated for a special
recognition and corporate award for the following initiatives:
. Continuous improvement of the Waterfront Trail;
. To conserve the environment;
. Offer a safe haven for nature creatures - 800 different
species of wildlife, flora and fauna;
. Wildlife monitoring;
. Planting of trees;
. Installed pond level control;
. Worked with Courtice elementary and secondary schools in
constructing and installing bird and bat houses;
. Presently Courtice Secondary School is designing and
constructing a wildlife kiosk;
. Kid summer events;
. Day camps; and
. Public tours.
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Rick Johnson, Chair, Central Lake Ontario Conservation (CLOCA),
writing to the Honourable Brad Clarke, Minister of Transportation,
advising that they have been monitoring the ongoing construction of
Highway 407 with particular interest as it approaches Brock Road in
the City of Pickering and nears CLOCA's west watershed
boundary. Consequently, they have some concerns regarding the
further eastward construction of Highway 407 into the CLOCA
watersheds, from the perspective of quality control. It should also
be acknowledged, that as Highway 407 progresses eastward into
the CLOCA watershed and towards Highway 115, it will traverse
some of the most significant and sensitive coldwater stream
systems in southern Ontario (eg. Oshawa, Wilmot and
Bowmanville-Soper Creeks). It is hoped that through strong lines of
communication between all of the stakeholders, areas of
environmental sensitivity can be readily identified and
accommodated in highway design and protected through suitable
management of construction practices.
Resolution #C-508-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 7 be referred to the Director of
Planning Services.
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising The
Honourable Brian Shaw Coburn that the Region of Durham on
September 12, 2001, passed the following resolution:
"a) THAT the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural
Affairs, be requested to give municipalities the
opportunity to review and comment on the regulations
to implement the Nutrient Management Act, before
they are approved; and
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THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No.
2000-1 P-74 be forwarded to Durham MPP's, Area
Municipalities in Durham and the Durham Region
Federation of Agriculture."
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Resolution #C-509-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item I - 13 be referred to the Clarington
Agricultural Advisory Committee.
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Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle - Bond Head Ratepayers
Association, advising Council that the Newcastle - Bond Head
Ratepayers Association feels that all business and residents that
are affected by the street name changes should be compensated
for their expenses, as the whole Municipality will benefit from these
changes.
Resolution #C-510-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item 1- 14 be referred to Finance
Department and the Planning Services Department.
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Denis Goulet, Divisional Vice President, Canadian Waste Services
Inc., writing to the Ministry of Transportation regarding Official Plan
and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Canadian Waste
Services Inc., Parts 1, 2 and 3, Plan 40R-19913, Part Lots 25 and
26, Broken Front Concession, Former Township of Darlington.
Canadian Waste Services Inc., understands that the lands in
question are within the Technically Preferred Corridor for the
Oshawa - Clarington 401 - 407 Freeway Link. As a result, the
Ministry of Transportation is unable to provide favourable
comments to the Region of Durham in relation to the requested
amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law No. 84-63 of
the Municipality of Clarington.
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Given the status of the proposed Oshawa - Clarington 401 - 407
Freeway Link, the anticipated timing of construction of the easterly
extension of Highway No. 407, and the nature of construction of
the proposed solid, non-hazardous waste transfer station and/or
material recovery facility, this will confirm that Canadian Waste
Services Inc., is prepared to enter into an agreement with the
Province of Ontario to provide for the dismantling, demolition and
removal of the proposed transfer station should the lands
ultimately be required by the Province of Ontario for the
construction of the 401 - 407 Oshawa - Clarington Freeway Link.
Resolution #C-511-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 15 be referred to staff.
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Brian Coburn, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs,
providing Council with a package of material that explains Healthy
Futures and describes how and where to apply for funding. The
Healthy Futures for Ontario Agriculture Secretariat will be
promoting the program at the upcoming International Plowing
Match in Navan, Ontario, from September 18 - 22, 2001. Healthy
Future is helping to ensure that our dynamic agri-food industry
continues to generate jobs and economic growth, maintain the
safety and quality of our food production system, and safeguard the
environment on which it depends.
Resolution #C-512-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 17 be referred to the Clarington
Agricultural Advisory Committee.
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Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
dated August 16, 2001.
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Resolution #C-513-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee be
sent a letter of thanks for their hard work and dedication.
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Steven R. Marchi, Coordinator, Training & Education, Durham
Region, advising Council that the Durham Emergency Measures
Office (DEMO) has contracted Stevenato & Associates and John
Newton Associates to conduct a Hazard Analysis/Risk Assessment
for the Regional of Durham, including all area municipalities. In
addition to performing a Hazard Impact Assessment, the team will
conduct an evaluation of risk as it relates to the likelihood of
occurrence and magnitude of impact. The team will also produce a
resource directory of contacts for primary agencies that may be
involved during an emergency. Both a report and copy of the
resource list will be made available to the municipalities for their
own use and will be invaluable in helping assess the level of
preparedness for both the Region and the municipalities.
Resolution #C-514-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item I - 23 be referred to the Emergency
Services Department for preparation of a report.
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Resolution #C-515-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda,
with the exception of Items D - 9, D - 10, D - 15 and D -17 to D-
19, inclusive.
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Louise Button, Clarington/Newcastle Block Parent, requesting
Council to proclaim October 21 - 27 as Block Parent Week. In
recognition of this week they are requesting that the Block Parent
flag fly at the municipal office on Temperance Street. Ms. Button is
also requesting that Community Services advertise Block Parent
Week on the two service boards ie. Garnet Rickard Complex and
near the Bank of Montreal.
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Donna Schinkel, Chairperson, Durham Region Breastfeeding
Coalition, requesting Council to proclaim October 1 - 7, 2001, as
World Breastfeeding Week in Canada. World Breastfeeding Week
celebrates the importance of breastfeeding for all women, children,
families and communities. This year's theme is "Breastfeeding in
the Information Age." It recognizes the importance of clear and
accurate breastfeeding information and the need to use many
channels to communicate effectively about breastfeeding.
(Proclaimed)
Sally Barrie, Administrator, Durham Region Community Care
Association, requesting Council to proclaim the month of October
as Community Support Month. This celebration is being held
across the province and includes Meals on Wheels Week, October
1 - 7 and Community Care Worker Week, October 14 - 20, 2001.
Each fall, community-based agencies mark the benefits which
home care and community support bring to people across the
province.
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Ron Hope, Chairman, Newcastle BIA, requesting Council to
approve road closings for the BIA Fall Festival on Saturday,
September 29, 2001, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The following
roads would be affected:
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King Street west of Beaver Street to the east of Mill Street;
King Street west of Mill Street, east of Baldwin and North
Streets; and
Church Street at King Street.
(Approved provided the organization
applies for and obtains a road
occupancy permit)
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Ron Wilson, Whetter, Oaklin Insurance Brokers Inc., advising
Council that he is not in favour of blocking the Courtice Corridor
Plan and therefore Mr. Wilson is rescinding his name from the
petition he has signed previously. He is in full support of the
Courtice Corridor Plan.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services)
Lynda J. Townsend Renaud, advising Council that she is the
solicitor representing Valiant Property Management with respect to
the Courtice Corridor Study. Mrs. Townsend Renaud states that it
is imperative that the policies approved by Council:
1. lay down the roots required to secure this area as a
commercial node; and
2. provide for direction ongoing development on the site.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services)
Petition from the residents of Firner Street in Michell's Corners,
advising Council that they have concerns over the unacceptable
conditions of the ditches. The depths of these ditches pose a
potentially dangerous situation. Residents are experiencing
extreme difficulties in maintaining this property. To date the road
and ditches have been upgraded on Tyler and Bradley and the
residents of Firner Street feel that the same service should be
provided on Firner Street.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Operations)
Robert Runciman, Minister of Economic Development and Trade,
providing Council with a copy of the 2001 Ontario Global Traders
Awards Nomination Guide. Now in their fourth year, the Ontario
Global Traders Awards have recognized export success among
Ontario's small and medium-size enterprises in virtually all sectors
of the economy, from construction, to telecommunications,
manufacturing, health care, design, and the agri-food industry. All
nominations must be received by November 2, 2001.
(Municipal Clerk to place an
advertisement in the local newspapers)
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R.G. Lee, Chairman, Newcastle Arena Management Board,
advising Council that the Newcastle Arena Management Board
does not support or endorse the Ice Allocation Policy. This
document does not represent the efforts of, among others, the
Newcastle Arena Board and its user groups. Suggestions or
changes brought forward by the Board Members do not appear to
have had any impact or change to the original draft.
Implementation of this ice Allocation Policy will adversely affect
their user groups, particularly their adult and oldtimers programs
and ultimately, their bottom line.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Community Services)
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Ronald F. Worboy representing his client Mr. Watson, requesting
that Council review the application of Development Charge By-law
to Storage Depot Inc., 1632 Baseline Road, Courtice, Ontario -
Warehousing Units. Mr. Worboy is requesting confirmation that
Storage Depot Inc., could obtain building permits without payment
of the $45,000.00 in development charges to the Municipality of
Clarington and the Regional Municipality of Durham. Mr. Watson,
the principle shareholder, director and officer of Storage Depot Inc.
feels that the construction of warehousing units is exempt as
"Industrial" pursuant to Section 1 (1) of By-law 2000-108.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services)
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Mr. Aubin and Ms. Deschenes, requesting Council to reconsider
placing a sidewalk at 1514 Rudell Road, Newcastle. It has been
brought to their attention that the Municipality and the School Board
is planning to place a sidewalk on the west side of Rudell Street.
This sidewalk is going from the proposed new school north to
Edward Street where a crosswalk or crossing is scheduled to be.
They have also been informed that a sidewalk is proposed to be
placed going south across their property. They have been in
constant touch with the School Board on all matters involving the
school and had a verbal agreement that no sidewalk would be built
in front of their house.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering Services)
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Traffic on
Rudell Road
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September 24, 2001
Mary A. Wood, Program Specialist/EA Project Manager, Radiation
and Environmental Protection Division, Canadian Nuclear Safety
Commission, providing Council with a copy of the Iter Institute
Environmental Assessment Draft Scoping Document. The
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) invites public
comment on the environmental assessment screening scope
document for the proposed construction of the Iter International
Fusion Energy Institute facility in Clarington.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services to take
appropriate action)
Dave Levac, MPP, Brant, Liberal Solicitor General and Corrections
Critic, requesting Council to commemorate October 7, 2001, the fist
official day of remembrance for fallen fire fighters across Ontario.
Mr. Levac is requesting that the Municipality do one of the
following:
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minute of silence
letter to the editor of the local newspaper to remind citizens
and/or hold other local memorial ceremonies.
(Proclaimed)
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Tom Herd, advising Council of his concerns regarding the traffic on
Rudell Road near the Newcastle Catholic School. Mr. Herd
suggests that signs be posted on the right of way informing cars
that children live in the area and to please slow down. Stop signs
should be installed at the intersection of Edward Street and Rudell
Road. These stop signs will force people to slow down in the
school area as the sign would be located in the school zone. This
would make it much safer for the area children and motorists
reversing down their driveways.
Resolution #C-516-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence D - 9 be referred to the Director of
Engineering Services.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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D - 10
Refreshment
Vehicle
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September 24, 2001
Resolution #C-517-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-516-01 be amended by adding
the following thereto:
"and the Clarington Traffic Management Committee."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-516-01 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
Dale Bannerman, Texans Steakhouse, requesting Council to rectify
an issue that he has each time an event happens that closes King
Street in Bowmanville. Hanc's French fry truck parks in front of his
restaurant at every event. Mr. Bannerman is requesting that
Council issue a permit for the truck in another location other than in
front of his establishment.
Resolution #C-518-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 10 be referred to the Senior
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-519-0 1
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-518-01 be amended by adding
the following thereto:
"and that a copy be sent to the Bowmanville BIA."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-518-01 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
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Action Plan
2000 on Climate
Change
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Summerlea
Court
Parking
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September 24, 2001
Honourable David M. Collenette, Minister of Transport, announcing
the Urban Transportation Showcase Program, a significant new
initiative under the Government of Canada's Action Plan 2000 on
Climate Change. Mr. Collenette has provided a copy of this guide
for information. To be eligible for program funding, municipalities
must submit a brief Expression of Interest by October 31,2001.
This new program, which has a budget of $40 million over five
years, will help municipalities to develop sustainable transportation
systems and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Resolution #C-520-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 15 be referred to the Director of
Engineering.
"CARRIED"
Petition from the residents of Summerlea Court in Courtice,
requesting Council to have the following parking infractions omitted
from applying to Summerlea Court only during the months when
there is no snow:
1. Parked within 1 metre of driveway;
2. Parked on a roadway between 3:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m.;
3. Parked with right wheels more than 15 cm from curb; and
4. Parked longer than 3 hours.
Reasons for requesting the removal of these infractions are as
follows:
1. Between 3 - 5 a.m. parking poses no danger problems for
residents;
2. Between the driveways where the sidewalk is only permits 1
vehicle;
3. Overnight guests cannot park anywhere on the court; and
4. A court location should not be considered a thoroughway
and only residents and visitors use it.
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Crisis in
United States
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Historical
Plaque
Tyrone Church
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September 24, 2001
Resolution #C-521-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item D - 17 be referred to staff and to the
Clarington Traffic Management Committee.
"CARRIED"
Township of Armour, advising Council that the Township of Armour
on September 11, 2001, passed the following resolution:
"THAT the Council of the Township of Armour on behalf of
the people of our community, request our MP, the
Honourable Andy Mitchell, to express our heartfelt concerns
to our neighbours, the American people, during this tragic
period in their history; and
WE FURTHER request that the Canadian Government do
everything within its power to assist the American people in
this their hour of crisis."
Resolution #C-522-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the resolution of the Township of Armour regarding assisting
the American people, be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Jane Koene, requesting Council's assistance in erecting a
Historical Plaque for the Foundation Garden. Behind Tyrone
United Church, in the Village of Tyrone, they have built a beautiful
garden in the foundation of the old driving shed. It is 40 X 80 feet in
size. The garden will be part of the Bowmanville Horticultural
Garden Tour and has been visited by many local groups. Several
businesses have donated toward the garden and about 100
volunteers have contributed to the garden thus far.
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REPORTS
Report #1
G.PA Report
Sept. 17,2001
Item #8 of
Report #1
Bill 81 Draft
Nutrient
Management
Act, 2001
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September 24, 2001
Resolution #C-523-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 19 be received; and
THAT Jane Koene be advised of the Municipal Grant Process.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-524-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on September 17, 2001, be approved with the exception
of Items #8, #11, #14 and #15.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-525-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report PSD-015-01 be received and endorsed as the
Municipality's comments regarding Bill 81 Draft Nutrient
Management Act, 2001;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-015-01 and Council's resolution
regarding this matter be forwarded to Mr. Tom Prins, Clerk of the
Standing Committee - Justice and Social Policy for consideration,
and John O'Toole, MPP; and
THAT the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee be thanked
for this input and comments.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Item #11 of
Report #1
Port of
Newcastle
Waterfront
Master Plan
Item #14 of
Report #1
Amendment to
Responsible
Pet Owners'
By-law
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September 24, 2001
Resolution #C-526-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report PSD-018-01 be received;
THAT Council authorize the preparation of a Waterfront Master
Plan for the Port of Newcastle Neighbourhood in accordance with
the process outlined in Report PSD-018-01;
THAT funds not to exceed $7,000 be authorized to hire a peer
consultant to review the proposed Waterfront Master Plan on behalf
of the Municipality, such funds to be drawn from Account 2900-1-X
Working Funds Reserve;
THAT a Memorandum of Understanding between 1138337 Ontario
Inc. and the Municipality of Clarington be prepared to address the
responsibilities of each party in accordance with Section 3.0 of
Report PSD-018-01, and that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be
authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf
of the Municipality of Clarington;
THAT the by-law attached to Report PSD-018-01 authorizing
execution of the Memorandum be forwarded to Council for
approval; and
THAT Mr. Daniell of 1138337 Ontario Inc. be advised of Council's
decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-527-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report CLD-009-01 be received; and
THAT the By-law to amend By-law #99-90, as amended, attached
to Report CLD-009-91 be approved.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
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Item #15 of
Report #1
Dog Bite
Prevention
Program
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September 24, 2001
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-528-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report CLD-010-01 be received;
THAT Staff be authorized to proceed, in conjunction with the
Animal Advisory Committee, to administer a "Dog Bite Prevention
Program" in Clarington's elementary schools; and
THAT Staff be authorized to access Account #1110-207-X, in the
amount of $1,019.00, for the printing of 10,000 "Dog Bite
Prevention" pamphlets to be distributed to the students for this
purpose.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
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REPORTS
Report #2
COD-008-01
CL2001-35
Sidewalk
Construction
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September 24, 2001
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Absent
Interest
Councillor MacArthur X
Councillor Pingle X
Councillor Robinson X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Mayor Mutton X
Resolution #C-529-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report COD-008-01 be received;
THAT Aloia Bros. Concrete Contractors Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, with
a total bid in the amount of $91 ,716.93 (including G.S.T.), being the
lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and
specifications of Tender CL2001-35, be awarded the contract for
the Sidewalk Construction - Various Locations, as required by the
Engineering Services Department;
THAT funds required in the amount of $89,757.65 (including net
G.S.T. and Contingencies) be drawn from the Engineering Services
Department Capital Budget Account #7212-96002-0261;
THAT the remaining funds in the amount of $4,242.35 (Consulting)
be drawn from the General Engineering Design Account
#7205-87000-0260; and
THAT the By-law marked Schedule "A" attachment to Report
COD-008-01, authorizing the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute
the agreement be approved.
"CARRIED"
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September 24,2001
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
There was nothing considered under this section of the agenda.
Resolution #C-530-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2001-170
to 2001-175, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first
and second time:
2001-170
being a by-law to amend By-law 99-90, as amended,
being a by-law to license, regulate and prohibit certain
animals or classes thereof within the limits of the
Municipality of Clarington, or defined areas therein,
and to repeal By-laws 87-156, 87-189, 88-42, 88-193,
91-82,93-58,93-111,96-31 and 97-167
2001-171
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
2001-172 being a By-law to authorize the execution of an
agreement between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and The Corporation of the
Town of Port Hope and Hope to provide assistance in
the matter of Fire protection
2001-173 being a By-law to authorize the execution of a
Memorandum of Understanding between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and
1138337 Ontario Incorporated
2001-174 being a By-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Aloia
Bros. Concrete Contractors Ltd., Toronto, Ontario for
the Sidewalk Construction - Various Locations within
the Municipality of Clarington
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BY-LAWS
2001-175
being a By-law to approve an agreement of the
shareholders of Veridian Corporation and the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, an
agreement amending the merger agreement dated
November 3, 2000, as amended, among the
shareholders of Veridian Corporation et al. and an
agreement respecting the amendment and
replacement of promissory notes issued by Veridian
Corporation, Veridian Connections Inc. and two of the
successor corporations to the electricity distribution
business of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-531-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2001-170 to
2001-175 inclusive, be approved.
"CARRIED"
OTHER BUSINESS
Regional Update Councillor Schell stated that the Paper Biosolids Plan review has
been received from Regional Planning. Councillor Schell stated
that there is too much information missing from the
recommendations to make the report inclusive. The Region of
Durham will be recommend to the Ministry that they do not approve
an extension to Courtice Auto Wreckers and allow the Region to
conduct a Hearing. The 2001 Annual Durham Childrens
Groundwater Festival will be held from October 1 - 5.
Approximately 4000 Grade 4 students will attend Camp Samac
regarding groundwater issues.
Councillor Trim attended a Regional Retiree and Service Award in
Oshawa on September 21,2001.
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Committee/Boards
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September 24, 2001
Mayor Mutton advised Council that the Region is dealing with the
year to date budget figures. The Emergency Measures Report
alerting the 10 km emergency zone is in the hands of Dr. Young
along with the Preliminary Report. All parties will conduct a
meeting the week of October 22, 2001.
Mayor Mutton advised Council that a structural engineer will be
taking a look at the water tower in Bowmanville. The water tower
is in bad need of being painted. Over his travels during the
summer he has noticed that every town he visited the water tower
displays the name of that town. Mayor Mutton will be
recommending that the name "Municipality of Clarington" in large
letters and the "Region of Durham" in small letters be painted on
the tower.
Councillor MacArthur would like to commend John Lorato and Paul
Morris on the successful golf tournament. Councillor MacArthur
would also like to commend the organization committee of the Terry
Fox Run. The Run had over 1000 registered runners and
approximately $60,000 was raised.
Councillor Pingle stated on Saturday she attended the christening
and launching of Spirit of Canada at Port Darlington. The 40'
sailboat weights 4000 Ibs and was built at Wiggers Custom Yachts
and is an entry in the 2002, 27,000 mile Around Alone race
skippered by Derek Hatfield.
Councillor Robinson advised Council that he would like to thank the
Works Department on their work at the Newcastle Arena. The
painting on the inside of the building has been finished and new
flooring has been placed in both washrooms. The new Board has
been diligent during the course of bringing the Newcastle Area to
standards.
Councillor Rowe advised Council that the Lakeshore Murder
Mystery, sponsored by the Clarington Youth Advisory Committee is
being held on September 28, 2001. There will be professional
actors and the Ontario Power Generation are lending their site for
the event. The Clarington Youth Advisory Committee's goal is to
have a Clarington wide drop-in centre to benefit the youth growing
up in the community. The Friends of Second Marsh in October will
be opening the Millennium Trail behind the Courtice Complex.
There are a lot of events occurring in Courtice.
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September 24, 2001
Councillor Schell advised Council that the Courtice Rotary Club is
looking for members. The Apple Festival will be held on October
13th with new exhibitors. The Apple Festival is the single, largest
Bowmanville BIA street event. 10,000 people attend this event each
year. The Hampton Community Committee is holding their Harvest
Dance on October 15th. Proceeds from the event will be directed to
the revitalization of Hampton pond. Wednesday,
September 25, 2001, will be the Big Brothers and Sisters - Big Pie
Program.
Councillor Trim advised Council that September 29, 2001, the
Newcastle Annual Lions Club Dog Walk-a-thon, the Fall Festival
and the Bed Races will all place in Newcastle. Councillor Trim
acknowledged the excellent report to the Board of Trade the Mayor
presented during his luncheon. On September 29, 2001, between
10:00 and 4:00 p.m. at Fire Station #1, Clarington Family Safety
Day will be held. Councillor Trim advised that Clarington has
shown leadership and involvement to the Ganaraska Conservation
Millennium Project. The picnic shelter has been built and the
education and information centre donated by Dunbury Homes will
be put into place this week.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-532-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2001-176 being a
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington at this meeting held on the 24th day of
September 2001, and that the said by-law be now read a first and
second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-533-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2001-176 be approved.
"CARRIED"
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September 24, 2001
Resolution #C-534-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:10 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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