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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
October 29,2001
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on October 29,2001, at 7:00 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers.
Councillor Trim led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor J. Mutton
Councillor D. MacArthur
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor J. Rowe
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor J. Schell (due to illness)
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
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this
meeting.
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Mayor Mutton announced that he attended a joint meeting with the
City of Oshawa regarding service delivery. The meeting highlighted
services including:
. Animal service;
. Transit;
. Specific equipment sharing;
. IT, computers; and
. Emergency services.
Mayor Mutton advised that their goal is to maximum the savings for
taxpayers but to also recognize the uniqueness of the communities
involved.
Resolution #C-569-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
October 15, 2001, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-570-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the agenda be altered to hear the presentation of
Phil LeSauvage during an "in camera" session of Council following
the other delegations.
"CARRIED"
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Ivan Ciuciura, DEMO, appeared before Council to give an overview
of the Darlington Nuclear Emergency Plan. Mr. Ciuciura advised
that the Emergency Plan Act is under Provincial jurisdiction. He
explained to Council the primary zones, how the public will be
notified should there be an emergency, response sectors,
emergency centres and reception centres. Should there be an
emergency, the public within the 3 km zone would be notified within
15 minutes. Mr. Ciuciura believes that the public alerting zone
should be extended to cover the 10 km zone.
Dan Carter, CHEX TV Durham, 500 Wentworth Street East,
Oshawa, L 1 H 3V9, appeared before Council advising of the Royal
Bank Salutes Local Heroes Program. Mr. Carter decided 1 year
ago to do something about people in our community who are
everyday heroes. He stated that since September 11, 2001, people
have changed the way they look at the country. CHEX TV Durham
seen in 300,000 homes on a daily basis and Mr. Carter feels that as
a broadcaster, he has a huge influence on many people. He stated
that it is important to recognize the people who volunteer their time
and money. We need to take time to share not only the bad times
but the good times with people. We need to show the good side of
our community. For every failure comes small victories. Lets
spread the word. Mr. Carter left nomination forms to be used for
submitting names of our local heroes.
Irene Kock, Researcher, Sierra Club of Canada, Box 104,
Uxbridge, L9P 1 M6, addressed Council regarding the Iter Fusion
Test Reactor Environmental Assessment. Ms. Kock has been
tracking the Iter program since 1985 and she is aware that
Clarington has made a significant effort in supporting the reactor,
the environmental assessment process and issues raised with the
regulator. Ms. Kock feels that the environmental assessment is
premature. She questioned at what level of environmental
assessment should be undertaken. Municipal staff have already
stated that they do not have the expertise in this matter. The
alternative would be to receive funding from the proponent to
complete a proper environmental assessment. Ms. Kock outlined
that the environmental assessment should include the following
issues:
. The need for zero discharge;
. Improved containment;
. Improved accident remediation;
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. External threats;
. Fire hazards;
. Decommissioning;
. Waste management;
. Magnetic fields;
. Safeguards;
. Financial risks; and
. Electricity supply impacts.
Murray Stewart, Representative of Iter Canada, advised Council
that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has just completed
the public review process of the Scope for the environmental
assessment for siting the Iter project at Clarington. Dr. Stewart
notes that this is not a regulatory requirement, but they believed
and hence suggested that this project should have the benefit of
the greatest input from all the stakeholders. Dr. Stewart has
personally engaged, through multi-stakeholders, consultations and
advisory committees, with the Canadian Environmental
Assessment Agency (CEAA), in the development of the current
regulations and also the five-year review process of the Act and
Regulations. One of the foundations of CEAA is that is should be
used as a "planning tool" for projects. This can only be effectively
done if the environmental assessment process is started early in
the project planning phase. This is a position that is normally taken
very aggressively by the environmental Non-Governmental
Organizations. There are already examples where the Canadian
actions of advancing the formal review of this project have made
substantial changes to the project design and operational planning.
These include the recycling and reuse of activated materials during
the operations of the experimental program, and the
standardization of codes and standards. With respect to financing,
the Government of Ontario has indicated that they are willing to
financially support the project with a cash investment of $300
million. The Sierra Club has commented on a number of specific
topics with respect to the scope of the environmental assessment
to the CNSC. Dr. Stewart assures that each one will be specifically
addressed in the environmental assessment they are undertaking.
We need this energy source because it is:
. Inherently safe;
. Cleaner; and
. Truly sustainable.
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Resolution #C-571-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Council recess for 5 minutes and reconvene in a "closed"
session of Council to hear the delegation of Phil LeSauvage.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 8:07 p.m. in a "closed" session.
Resolution #C-572-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the verbal report from Phil LeSauvage be received.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-573-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the communications to be received for information be
approved with the exception of Items I - 1, 1- 9, 1- 14, 1- 17 and
1-19.
"CARRIED"
Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated
September 19, 2001.
(Received for Information)
John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council that he has
forwarded our resolution dated September 10, 2001, regarding the
price of gasoline to the Minister of Finance and the Minister of
Consumers and Business Services.
(Received for Information)
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Jenny Walhout, Executive Director, Big Brothers & Sisters of
Clarington, thanking Council for their support of this summer's pilot
program Kids 'N' Kops 2001. Some 75 children from Clarington
had the enhanced opportunity of building positive relationships with
law enforcement officers who spent valuable time acting as
mentors. Use of the Town's Council Chambers helped to make the
Graduations a memorable occasion for the participants.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated June 13, 2001.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated
September 11, 2001.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
dated October 18, 2001 .
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated
September 12, 2001.
(Received for Information)
Art Eggleton, Minister of National Defence, advising Council that in
conjunction with NORAD - the joint Canada/US North American
Aerospace Defence organization - has positioned an increased
number of CF-18 Hornet aircraft at various locations across
Canada. For operational security reasons the location and
readiness posture of the CF-18 aircraft are classified; however, Mr.
Eggleton assures Council these aircraft are capable of quickly
responding to an airborne threat to the Darlington Nuclear Plant.
(Received for Information)
The Honourable Paul Martin, P.C., M.P., Minister of Finance,
writing to Council regarding gasoline tax. Revenues from federal
taxes, including the excise tax on gasoline and diesel fuel, go into
the Consolidated Revenue Fund and are used to support a broad
range of federal programs that benefit all Canadians. In general,
the federal government has avoided earmarking tax revenues to
specific programs such as transportation infrastructure because
earmarking can result in some programs being over funded while
others suffer from shortfalls. Budget 2000 announced that the
federal government would be consulting with other orders of
government and the private sector to reach agreement on a
creative and fiscally responsible plan to improve provincial and
municipal infrastructure in Canada's communities.
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The federal government has allocated upwards of $2.6 billion to this
initiative over the next five years.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
dated August 16, 2001.
(Received for Information)
Kate Mairs, Durham Central Agricultural Society, advising Council
that she was recently crowned the 2001/2002 Durham Central Fair
Ambassador at the Orono Fair. She would like to thank Council for
their donation of a Clarington sweatshirt and to Councillor Robinson
on the successful weekend and all of the time and hard work he put
into his position. She is looking forward to working with Councillor
Robinson in the upcoming year.
(Received for Information)
George S. Graham, Clerk-Administrator, the Township of Brock,
advising Council that the Township of Brock on October 1, 2001,
passed the following resolution regarding the Draft Durham
Transportation Master Plan:
"THAT Brock Township Works Committee supports the
implementation of a Regional Transit System within Durham
Region. Also that this resolution be copied to the Region of
Durham, Regional Chair and all Mayors in the Region of
Durham."
(Received for Information)
Ministry of Finance, providing Council with a copy of their guide
regarding the Ontario Child Care Supplement for Working Families
Program Information. The supplement is a monthly payment to
assist low-to-middle income working families with childcare costs.
The guide explains the program in detail, and includes a number of
common questions and answers.
(Received for Information)
Patricia Griffin, advising Council that the Tyrone Unity L.O.BA
#1244 is celebrating their 50th Anniversary. They are holding a
dinner on November 21,2001, which is open to all.
(Received for Information)
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Bill Botshka, President, Durham Access to Care, inviting Council to
attend the 3rd Annual Community Health Forum on
November 14, 2001, at the Oshawa & District Shrine Club.
(Received for Information)
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Adrian Gordon, General Manager, Canadian Centre for Emergency
Preparedness writing to the Honourable David Turnbull,
congratulating the government on the appointment of a Committee
to review the current state of preparedness in the Province. CCEP
stands ready to assist the government as it works towards an
enhanced system of emergency preparedness for Ontario.
(Received for Information)
Allen Wright, 2nd Vice-President, Oshawa & District Shrine Club,
Chair - 2001 Golf Tournament, thanking the Municipality of
Clarington for supporting the Annual Oshawa & District Shrine Club
Golf Tournament held on June 1,2001. The Oshawa & District
Shrine Club is part of the World's greatest philanthropy. They are
dedicated to helping children receive the finest Orthopaedic and
Burns related medical care - free of charge.
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Sally Barrie, Administrator, Clarington Community Care, thanking
Councillors Pingle and Schell for their participation in delivering
Meals on Wheels on October 2, 2001, and thanking Councillor
Robinson for his efforts on October 5, 2001.
(Received for Information)
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Neil H. Rodgers, President, Urban Development Institute/Ontario,
providing Council with a copy of their submission to the House of
Commons Standing Committee on Finance presented on
October 16, 2001.
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Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that the
City of Pickering on October 15, 2001, passed the following
resolution:
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THAT Council receive for information, Report to
Council CAO 07-01, summarizing the Final Report of
The Berkeley Consulting Group entitled "A 'Made-In-
Durham' Governance Solution" and that thanks be
extended to The Berkeley Consulting Group for
completing this study.
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2. THAT a copy of Report to Council COA 07-01 be
forwarded to the City of Oshawa, all other member
municipalities in the Region, and The Berkeley
Consulting Group."
(Received for Information)
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Peter Hume, Chair, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation
(MPAC), Board of Directors, writing to Council regarding the
restructuring. MPAC's new board is made up of eight municipal,
five taxpayer and two provincial government representatives. Mr.
Hume is available along with other members of the Board to make
presentations at municipal associated conferences or to Municipal
Councils. Accessibility to municipalities also means a corporation
that is responsive to municipalities in its day-to-day business. In
fact, as part of their Futures initiative, they will be providing
municipal access to MPAC by having dedicated account managers
and municipal relations representatives located in field offices
across the province. This will ensure that municipalities have
access to the information they need, when they need it.
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Brian Coburn, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs,
thanking Council for their letter and accompanying report from the
Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee about Bill 81, the
proposed Nutrient Management Act. He sees Ontario as an
innovative world leader in responsible, sustainable and
environmentally sound agriculture. Clearly, the proposed Nutrient
Management Act fits into this vision, with its emphasis on defining
and enforcing responsible management of all land-applied
materials containing nutrients. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) remains committed to keeping
Ontario's farm and rural families competitive by ensuring that they
have the information they need to make sound business decisions.
They will continue to provide seminars, conferences and workshops
on a provincial and regional basis to farmers directly and indirectly
through agencies serving farmers across Ontario.
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), advising Council
that the Ontario Municipalities are set to get a new Municipal Act.
AMO and the municipal sector have worked successfully to achieve
a number of improvements to the 1998 draft legislation and to deal
with Bill 46, The Public Sector Accountability Act.
(Received for Information)
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Irene Kock, Researcher, Sierra Club of Canada, writing to Mary
Wood, Project Manager, Canadian Nuclear Safety Committee, with
the Sierra Club of Canada comments on the Draft Scope of
Assessment: Environmental Assessment of the Proposed
Construction of the ITER Facility.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated July 10, 2001.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee dated September 18, 2001.
Resolution #C-574-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item 1-1 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on October 10, 2001, passed the
following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Durham
commissioned Gartner Lee Ltd. to conduct a study of paper
sludge at the Oshawa Skeet and Gun Club; and
WHEREAS the study concluded that sewage of animal or
human origin is present and the composition of Sound-sorb
is not uniformly 70-75% paper sludge and 25-30% sand; and
WHEREAS Health staff has notified the Ontario Ministry of
the Environment of the study's findings, in accordance with
the Health Protection and Promotion Act, and that hazardous
waste, within the meaning of the Environment Protection Act,
is present; and
WHEREAS the paper sludge is stored at and may have
contaminated a nearby sand and gravel pit; and
WHEREAS a nearby composting site may contain non-leaf
and yard waste;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of
the Regional Municipality of Durham:
a) Endorses the conclusions and actions to date of
Health staff with respect to this matter;
b) Requests that the Ontario Ministry of the Environment
(MOE) complete its investigation of this matter and
orders the remediation of the affected site within three
weeks after this resolution being approved by Council;
c) Requests that the MOE's proposed bioaerosols and
groundwater studies are completed by the end of
November 2001;
d) Requests that the MOE orders the remediation of the
affected sand and gravel pit by the end of November
2001;
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Requests that the MOE orders the remediation of the
affected composting site by the end of November
2001;
f) Authorizes and directs Regional staff to take whatever
appropriate action is required if the foregoing
timelines are not met, unless MOE staff has a suitable
explanation that is satisfactory to either the Health &
Social Services Committee or Regional staff;
g) Requests MOE staff to attend future Health & Social
Services Committee meetings to report on their
progress with respect to the foregoing activities; and
h) Forwards this resolution, the Gartner Lee Ltd. study
and related background correspondence to the
Minister of the Environment, Durham Region's
M.P.P.s and the Councils of Municipality of
Clarington, City of Oshawa and the Township of
Scugog."
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Resolution #C-575-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the resolution of the Region of Durham regarding paper
sludge at the Oshawa Skeet and Gun Club be endorsed by the
Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that the Region of Durham on October 10, 2001, passed the
following resolution:
"a) THAT the Ministry of the Environment be requested
not to approve the Amendment to Certificate of
Approval No. H150022900500-03 submitted by
Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd. and Courtice Auto
Wreckers Ltd. for a Soil Enrichment Program, until the
outstanding issues identified through the Region's
peer review of the Benefits Study have been
addressed and the Bioaerosol Study completed;
b) Alternatively, if the Ministry does not wish to defer
making a decision on this matter, the Region requests
a hearing under the Environmental Protection Act for
the reasons outlined in Commissioner's Report No.
2001-P-82; and
c) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2001-P-
82 be forwarded to the Durham MPP's, the Minister of
the Environment, Ministry of the Environment, Area
Municipalities, Durham Federation of Agriculture and
the Durham Region Works and Health & Social
services Committees."
Resolution #C-576-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item I - 14 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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Resolution #C-577 -01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-576-01 be amended by adding
the following thereto:
"and that the correspondence be forwarded to the
Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-576-01 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Lola and David Bowen, advising Council that they have read the
report written regarding the speeding and heavy traffic flow on
Simpson Avenue and feel that the recommendations will help
some. Unfortunately it will not alleviate speeders or their problem
of getting out of their driveway safely due to the steady flow and
increase of traffic to and from Highway 401. The report also states
the speed is low, averaging 52.4 km/hr. Perhaps you have to live
on the street to realize it is a lot higher than that. They do not have
any solutions but possibly some stop signs on Simpson Avenue
would slow the traffic. They also believe the expansion of
Bowmanville, all the new subdivisions around, should be stopped
until the issue of traffic control in Bowmanville can be addressed
and rectified.
Resolution #C-578-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item I - 17 be forwarded to the Clarington
Traffic Management Committee for information.
"CARRIED"
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Brian Lemon, CEO, Lakeridge Health, providing Council with a
copy of a letter from Deloitte and Touche regarding a special audit
for Lakeridge Health. Deliotte and Touche reported, without
reservation, on the financial statements of the Lakeridge Health
Corporation for the year ended March 31, 2001 on May 18, 2001.
During the course of their statutory audit they satisfied themselves
with respect to redevelopment project costs incurred within the
materiality guidelines used for financial statement reporting
purposes.
Resolution #C-579-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item I - 19 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-580-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda,
with the exception of Items D - 1, D - 2, D - 7, and D - 9 to D - 16,
inclusive.
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Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle - Bond Head Ratepayers
Association, requesting Council to contact and work with the CPR
regarding their underpass on Metcalfe Street and the subway on
Regional Road 2 east of the Village of Newcastle. As a result of a
serious accident and blockage on Highway 401 east of Newcastle,
traffic was diverted on to Metcalfe Street and Highway 2. Large
trucks were unable to pass through the subway on Metcalfe and
had to take Lakeshore Road and the wooden bridge over the CNR
at Stephenson Road.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering)
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Wendy Johansen, requesting that Council proclaim the first week of
November as Down Sydrome Awareness Week. This corresponds
directly to the National Down Syndrome Awareness Week which is
being recognized by the federal government. Within the Durham
Region we have many children and adults with Down Syndrome
who make valuable contributions to our municipality and they would
like to recognize, promote and celebrate their many contributions
that enrich the lives of all citizens.
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Beth Benson, Executive Director, Waterfront Regeneration Trust,
writing to Council regarding the Port of Newcastle Waterfront
Master Plan. They hope that it will be possible to find a route closer
to the water's edge using the easements indicated in the Project
Opportunities Profile. Also, where possible, the Trail should be
placed in an open green corridor where it can serve greenway
functions at the heart of the Waterfront Trail. This approach will
also take advantage of emerging global tourism trends that indicate
an increase in eco and agri-tourism industries.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services)
Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association, providing Council
with a survey conducted by the Old Neighbourhood Association of
42 residents along or abutting Concession Street west of Liberty
Street in response to plans to renew Concession Street. The
neighbours showed strong feelings for reduced and slower traffic.
Children unable to play outside, constant noise, and dangerous
incidents were some of the hazards described.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering)
Fiona Krettek, writing to Council requesting a monetary donation to
help her raise funds for a 42 km marathon for the Canadian
Diabetes Association. Ms. Krettek is a resident of Courtice and a
member of the Team Diabetes Canada. Each member of her team
is required to raise $5,500.
(Advise Ms. Krettek of Municipal Grant
Policy)
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Norma R. Yates, writing to Council requesting that the name of her
road be changed. It was called Manvers Street and it is the only
house on this road. There is a Manvers Street in the centre of
Newcastle Village, which houses many families. For some
unknown reason someone changed the name of their street to
Manners and this has caused even more confusion than the last
name did. They have had ambulances arrive, carpets dropped off,
and even the police to arrest someone they had never heard of. As
they are the only family on the street and have been there well over
thirty years they would like the street to be named Yates Street,
Avenue or Boulevard.
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Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Ms. Yates be advised to file a Street Name Change Request
with the Planning Services Department including the requisite fee
$1,605.00 (2001 rate).
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John Hill, appealing the ruling that prevents them from having gate
access to the waterfront trail which will back onto their property.
Mr. Hill understands that there is a concern relative to the
Municipality's liability when open space is involved and therefore
the Municipality protects itself by erecting a six-foot chain link
fence. His appeal is based on the following:
. The waterfront trail is intended to be easily accessed by
residents;
. If the fence is relative to the liability issue, it should be on the
creek side of the walkway not on their property line
. If the fence is to delineate their property from the walkway,
as he was told by a planner, a four foot fence would suffice;
. Their homes have sharp grades on either side and a smaller
than normal yard. No gate would present a fire hazard to
individuals with mobility impairments.
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Resolution #C-582-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the residents of Carveth Crescent be given the option of
installing gates to the Waterfront Trail; and
THAT staff develop a policy addressing gates in fences abutting
public properties and that this policy be incorporated into future
subdivision agreements.
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Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle - Bond Head Ratepayers
Association, writing to Council regarding a second access to the
Public School on Glass Street in the Village of Newcastle. It was
felt that in an emergency, parents trying to get to the school to
check on their children could easily block the present access,
making it hard for emergency vehicles to reach the scene quickly.
Apparently there is a road allowance running east from Beaver
Street along the southern edge of the school property that was
used as access to the school until Glass Street was completed.
Resolution #C-583-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 be referred to the Kawartha Pine
Ridge District School Board.
"CARRIED"
Yvette Nechvatal-Drew, Pre & Post Natal Project Coordinator,
requesting assistance in locating a site for the YWCA of Durham
Pre & Post Natal Nutrition Program - Food '4' Thought. Historically
the Bowmanville Food '4' Thought site has been co-located with the
YWCA's Recreation & Fitness Department office at the Clarington
Resource Centre, 132 Church Street. However, due to budget
restructuring, the YWCA will no longer rent space at the Resource
Centre after October 30, 2001. This means that they will lose their
current Bowmanville Food '4' Thought site unless they are able to
find another in-kind space. They simply do not have the funds to
rent space; so, they must look to the community to help them find
and secure a suitable new location.
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Hamlet Gateway
Treatments
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Public Transit
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Resolution #C-584-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be referred to the Director of
Operations.
"CARRIED"
Arnot Wotten, Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee, advising
Council that the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee on
October 11,2001, passed the following resolution:
"With respect to our meeting with the Clarington
Transportation Advisory Committee where our concerns
about the Hamlet Gateway Treatments impeding the safe
movement of vehicles was identified, the CAAC feels that
our original concerns were ignored. As such, it is requested
that a letter be written to Mayor and Council to alter existing
Hamlet Gateway Treatments to provide an acceptable width
of 33 feet (1 0.5m) to allow the safe movement of traffic and
to not pursue the expenditure of funds for the establishment
of additional Hamlet Gateway Treatments, FORTHWITH."
Resolution #C-585-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item D - 10 be tabled until after the meeting
of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee and the
Clarington Traffic Committee scheduled to be held on
November 8, 2001.
"CARRIED"
J.D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, advising Council that the
City of Vaughan on October 1, 2001, passed the following
resolutions:
Resolution #1 :
"WHEREAS the provision of efficient and convenient public
transit is critical to the economic, social and environmental
health of our urban areas;
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AND WHEREAS the provision of public transit supports a
wide range of initiatives of both the Province of Ontario and
the Federal Government;
AND WHEREAS the responsibility for funding the operations
and the capital needs of public transit in the Greater Toronto
Area has been devolved to the municipal governments,
without dedicated or consistent funding from the senior
levels of government;
AND WHEREAS the revenue provided by the property tax
base is insufficient to meet the current and future needs of
the Greater Toronto Area's transportation and public transit
systems;
AND WHEREAS it is a widespread practice, both nationally
and internationally, that major transit systems receive
dedicated funding from senior levels of government, often on
the basis of a proportionate share of the revenue from
defined sources, such as a gasoline tax;
AND WHEREAS it was estimated in 1999 that an additional
$800 million would have to be spent each year, over the next
ten years, to make the improvements required to reduce
road network congestion from current levels;
AND WHEREAS the annual revenue from the Provincial and
Federal Gasoline Taxes collected in the Greater Toronto
Area exceeds $1.7 billion;
AND WHEREAS the dedication of fifty (50) percent of the
revenue from the combined Provincial and Federal Gasoline
Taxes received from the Greater Toronto Area to
transportation improvements would address the long-term
needs of the Greater Toronto Area;
AND WHEREAS funding priority should be given to
sustaining, upgrading and expanding the public transit
networks that serve the Greater Toronto Area;
NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
THAT the Province of Ontario and the Federal Government
are hereby requested to:
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1. Provide financial support to the public transit systems
in the Greater Toronto Area, including the provision of
capital funding for the renewal of the existing systems
and for further and substantial system expansions;
2. Provide such funding on the basis of a long term
commitment that will allow for comprehensive and
rational system planning, together with the timely
implementation of the planned improvements; and
3. Secure such funding through a dedicated portion of
the gasoline taxes, or other source, in order to
provide: Reassurance as to the long term
commitment of the senior levels of government to
public transit in the Greater Toronto Area; and to
reflect the importance the respective governments
place on the role of public transit in ensuring the long
term economic, social and environmental health of the
Greater Toronto Area."
THAT this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in the
GTA for endorsement."
Resolution #2:
"WHEREAS the Premier of Ontario announced on
September 27, 2001, that the Province will be resuming
control of the funding and operations of GO Transit and that
it will be implementing a program which will be providing $9
billion in capital funding, for public transit, over the next ten
years;
AND WHEREAS the municipal funding of GO Transit will
cease and such monies may be reallocated by the affected
municipalities to other priorities, including public transit;
AND WHEREAS the $9 billion of capital funding for transit
will be sourced from the three levels of government, with the
municipal, provincial and federal levels of government each
providing one third of the funding;
AND WHEREAS the Federal Government has indicated a
willingness to support urban public transit but has not as yet
consented to participation in this program;
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AND WHEREAS no specific details of the operation of the
program have been released at this time, which would be
sufficient to allow for a full evaluation of the program.
NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:
1. The principle of consistent, long-term capital funding
for the comprehensive planning and timely
implementation of public transit improvements is
reaffirmed;
2. The Province's resumption of control over the
operation and funding of GO Transit is supported;
3. The Province's resumption of its role as a partner in
the provision of capital funding for municipal public
transit is supported;
4.
The Federal Government is requested to join with the
Provincial and Municipal Governments as a long term
funding partner in the provision of public transit;
5. The Province of Ontario is requested to provide
further details on the nature of the program and allow
for constructive dialogue with the municipalities and
the Federal Government on the refinement of the
goals and objectives of the program and the
development and implementation of its rules and
procedures."
Resolution #C-586-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the resolutions of the City of Vaughan regarding public transit
and control and funding of GO Transit be endorsed by the Council
of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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Municipal
Infrastructure
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Ann Mulvale, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario,
requesting Council to pass the following resolution regarding
Federal and Provincial commitment towards infrastructure funding
support:
'WHEREAS public infrastructure is the backbone of a
successful, dynamic economy; and
WHEREAS Federal and Provincial financial support is
essential for public infrastructure upgrades, replacement and
expansion; and
WHEREAS the current slowing of the economy combined
with the tragic events of September 11, 2001, have created
substantial uncertainty in the Canadian economy, particularly
in Ontario; and
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington welcomes the
Ontario Government's renewed commitment towards
supporting public infrastructure with its recent announcement
of financial assistance for public transit and roads and
bridges; and
WHEREAS the current Federal share of the Infrastructure
Canada Program in Ontario is significantly less than that of
the Province and municipalities;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of
Clarington calls on the Federal Government to follow the
Ontario Government's lead and commit itself to a higher
level of funding for public infrastructure; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of
Clarington calls on both the Federal and Provincial
Governments to speed up the existing infrastructure funding
process under the Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program
(COIP) and SuperBuild in order to provide a much needed
economic stimulus in the face of the current economic
downturn; and
FURTHER THAT Municipality of Clarington supports the call
from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for the
Federal and Ontario Governments to return to a
straightforward 1/3-1/3-1/3 funding formula for COIP and
SuperBuild funding projects."
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Tax Holiday
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Resolution #C-587-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 12 be received.
"MOTION WITHDRAWN"
Resolution #C-588-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the resolution from the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario regarding infrastructure funding be endorsed by the Council
of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Mel Lastman, Mayor, City of Toronto, advising Council that the City
of Toronto on October 2, 3 and 4, 2001, passed the following
resolution:
"WHEREAS a number of American states have given their
residents a tax holiday as an incentive to encourage
purchasing; and
WHEREAS we must encourage spending and stimulate the
economy as one way of avoiding slipping into a recession
and it is important to create more jobs; and
WHEREAS this is also a way of helping low income families
of Toronto manage better during expensive times of the year
like winter and back-to-school periods;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of
Toronto request the Provincial and the Federal governments
to suspend collecting PST andlor GST on all clothing items
below $75.00 and school supplies below $20.00, including
Canadian books, at least twice a year - the whole month of
November and the whole month of August for the beginning
of the school year; a higher dollar amount and a longer time
period would be preferable;
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Lakeridge
Health
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT retail companies
must at least match this, giving residents of Toronto a 30
percent or more reduction on these items;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this Resolution be
forwarded for endorsement to all Ontario municipalities."
Resolution #C-589-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item D - 13 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Sandra Kranc, Acting City Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising Council
that the City of Oshawa on October 1, 2001, passed the following
resolution:
"WHEREAS many concerns relating to financing,
governance, accountability and operational deficiencies at
Lakeridge Health Corporation and its partner foundations
have been raised by a wide variety of members of the
Oshawa community; and
WHEREAS the Lakeridge Health Corporation has not yet
completed many of the mandatory recommendations of the
Health Services Restructuring Commission; and
WHEREAS the redevelopment of needed improvements to
area hospitals, and the proposed cancer care centre
continue to be bogged down in administrative and financial
delays; and
WHEREAS public trust and support is integral to a
successful hospital corporation; and
WHEREAS many Oshawa residents and community groups
continue to have serious misgivings regarding the operations
and administration of the Lakeridge Health Corporation and
that this review is now shared by senior provincial
government officials and members of the Legislature; and
WHEREAS the City of Oshawa is a major donor to the
Lakeridge Health Oshawa redevelopment;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
1. THAT Council of the City of Oshawa commend the
Ontario government, and in particular, the Honourable
Jim Flaherty, and our local Oshawa MPP's Jerry
Quellette and John O'Toole, for their initiation of the
review of Lakeridge Health Corporation, its
operations, finances and administration.
2. THAT the Council of the City of Oshawa endorse and
support the Ministry of Health review of the Lakeridge
Health Corporation and that Council urges our
Provincial elected representatives and the Ministry of
Health to make this review a public process in order
to begin to restore confidence in this critical public
health institution.
3.
THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to the
Honourable Michael Harris, Premier of Ontario, the
Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, the
Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance and
Deputy Premier, our local Durham MPP's and MP's
and to the Regional Municipality of Durham and its
member municipalities."
Resolution #C-590-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the resolution from the City of Oshawa regarding Lakeridge
Health be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #C-591-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 14 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Prohibit
Breeds of Dogs
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John Stewart, Township of North Huron, advising Council that the
Township of North Huron on October 15, 2001, passed the
following resolution:
"WHEREAS statistics compiled by the Centre for Disease
Control indicate that 189 fatalities occurred between the
years 1979 to 1993 due to dog bites;
AND WHEREAS certain breeds of dogs have demonstrated
a history of attacking other animals and humans including
small children without provocation;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990 provides
Municipal Councils with limited powers to deal with vicious
dogs;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council to
the Township of North Huron petitions the Provincial
Government to enact legislation which would permit
Municipal Councils to pass by-laws to prohibit certain breeds
of dogs from being housed or boarded within its municipal
boundaries;
AND FURTHER that a copy of this resolution be forwarded
to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, all Municipal
Councils in Ontario and the local MPP."
Resolution #C-592-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 15 be received and forwarded to
the Clarington Animal Advisory Committee.
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New Television
Service
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REPORTS
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Trina McQueen, President and C.O.O., CTV Inc., requesting
Council's support for a unique new television service. The Federal
broadcast regulator, the CRTC, has called for applications for a
new television licence to serve the Toronto area. CTV has an
exciting proposal that recognizes that, while the Toronto area as a
whole is already well serviced, the area that surrounds Toronto
including the regional municipalities of Halton, Peel, York and
Durham, is not. There are a number of other applicants for the
Toronto licence. However, CTV's application is the only one that
proposes to focus on serving the Halton, Peel, York, Durham area.
A minimum of 58.5 hours per week of the schedule will be
dedicated to providing local programming, covering the lifestyles,
issues, people and points of interest of the area. In addition,
community demographics will be reflected by the provision of a high
proportion of children's and family-oriented programming.
Resolution #C-593-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item D - 16 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Report #1 Resolution #C-594-01
G.PA Report Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
October 22,2001
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on October 22, 2001, be approved with the exception of
Items 1 a), #10, #12 and #16.
Item 1 a)
Tele-
Communications
Towers
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-595-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report PSD-030-01 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Item #10
Environmental
Assessment
Iter Facility
Item #12
Rudell Road
and Edward
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Resolution #C-596-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report PSD-032-01 be received;
THAT the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission be advised that
the Municipality has no objection to the Draft Scope of Assessment:
Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Construction of the Iter
Canada Facility, Clarington, Ontario - September 12, 2001, save
and except that the decommissioning phase should be completely
examined as part of this process;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-032-01 and resolution be forwarded to
the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Iter Canada.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Absent
Interest
Councillor MacArthur X
Councillor Pingle X
Councillor Robinson X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Mavor Mutton X
Resolution #C-597 -01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report EGD-15-01 be received;
THAT the request for an all-way stop at the intersection of Edward
Street and Rudell Road, which is unwarranted based on Provincial
guidelines, be denied at the present time;
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Item #16
Printing
Requirements
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THAT an Adult School Crossing Guard be implemented in the year
2002 when the school opens and that staff attend the school
council meeting; and
THAT staff conduct an all-way stop warrant study during
September, 2002 when traffic volumes are expected to increase
and review the findings with the Clarington Traffic Management
Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-598-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report COD-012-01 be referred back to staff.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-599-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the confidential verbal reports regarding personnel, legal and
property matters be referred to the end of the agenda to be
considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-600-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report EGD-11-01 remain tabled until after the meeting
scheduled for November 8, 2001.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-601-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2001-186
to 2001-190, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first
and second time:
2001-186 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington
2001-187 being a By-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and
Kraco Carpentry Services Ltd., Bowmanville, Ontario
for the Kitchen Addition to Orono Town Hall, Orono,
Ontario
2001-188
being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and
Snyder Construction, Ashburn, Ontario, to enter into
an agreement for the construction of Walbridge Park,
Newcastle, Ontario
2001-189 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and
Toronto Dominion Bank, Oshawa, Ontario for the
Banking Services for the Municipality of Clarington
2001-190 being a by-law to stop up and close as public highway
Parts 1, 2, and 3, and approve conveyance of Parts 1,
2, 3 and 4 on Reference Plan 40R-XXXXX, and to
repeal By-law 2001-183
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-602-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2001-186 to
2001-189 inclusive, be approved.
"CARRIED"
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Councillor Trim advised Council that he and Councillor Schell
attended a meeting on October 23rd at the Region of Durham where
Claudette Bradshaw, Federal Minister of Labour announced that
the federal government would be funding 1.3 million over a three-
year period to the Durham Region to assist in housing for the
homeless. Councillor Trim attended a Regional Transit meeting on
October 24th. A motion was passed to form a task force comprised
of the Regional Transit Coordinator and Mayors of the Durham
Region to establish a plan for considering a Regional Transit
System.
Mayor Mutton advised Council that he supported the motion for a
Regional Transit System and advised Council of the 9-1-1 update.
The Region has recently floated the debenture for the Municipal
Administration Centre expansion and library complex at the lowest
interest rate ever.
Councillor MacArthur advised Council that the Bowmanville
Museum Board has regretfully accepted the resignation of Curator,
Charles Taws. Mr. Taws has worked as the Curator for 12 years
and has done a great job.
Councillor Robinson advised Council that the Newcastle Arena
Board's new time clock is installed. The Newtonville Hall Board is
requesting handicapped parking. Councillor Robinson noted his
disappointment that the Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee
only received 24 nominations.
Councillor Rowe advised that the Courtice Business Association
will be holding a meeting on November 7, 2001, at noon. Also,
Mayor Mutton will be the guest speaker at the Bowmanville
Professional Women's November 15, 2001, meeting.
Councillor Trim advising that October 19, 2001, was the official
announcement and signing of the Land Management Plan for the
Orono Crown Land. The meeting was attended by John O'Toole,
MPP, Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, John Thompson,
Ganaraska Advisory Committee. The land contains 1000 to 1100
acres and has activities for people all year round. Councillor Trim
advised that the Newcastle BIA hosted a successful Halloween
Bash on the weekend and he thanked Joan Kimball and the
Operations staff for their help. Councillor Trim also advised Council
that there will be a farewell party for Charles Taws on Sunday,
November 4, 2001, from 1 :00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Bowmanville
Museum.
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Mayor Mutton advised Council that Iter Canada will be meeting this
week. He also advised that the Mayor's of Kincardine, Clarington,
Pickering and Clarington will be attending a meeting this week in
Ottawa regarding Bill C-27.
Resolution #C-603-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the meeting be "closed" for the purpose of discussing
personnel, legal and property matters.
"CARRIED"
The meeting resumed in open forum at 10:30 p.m.
Resolution #C-604-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be
ratified.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-605-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington support the
establishment of a coalition of nuclear host communities, ie.,
Kincardine, Pickering and Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-606-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2001-191 being a
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington at this meeting held on the 29th day of
October 2001, and that the said by-law be now read a first and
second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-607 -01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2001-191 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-608-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:33 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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