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ROLL CALL
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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
December 10, 2001
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on December 10, 2001, at 7:00 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers.
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor J. Mutton
Councillor D. MacArthur
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor J. Rowe
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Director of Emergency ServiceslFire Chief, M. Creighton
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano
Director of FinancelTreasurer, N. Taylor
Confidential Secretary to the Clerk, H. Keyzers (attended the meeting until 8:48 p.m.
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Pingle indicated that she would be disclosing a
pecuniary interest with respect to Item #5 of Report #1. Councillor
Robinson indicated that he would be disclosing a pecuniary interest
with respect to a portion of the presentation of Glenn Case.
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Resolution #C-667-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
November 26, 2001, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Tony Cannella, Director of Engineering Services introduced Mr.
Peter Windolf, the Municipality's new Landscape Architect. Mr.
Windolf, a graduate of Ryerson University, comes to the
Municipality from the City of Oshawa and has previous experience
with the City of Scarborough.
Councillor Robinson disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to
the delegation of Mr. Case and refrained from discussion and
voting on the subject matter. Councillor Robinson owns property in
the vicinity of the Port Hope Area Initiative.
Glenn Case, Manager, Engineering and Operations, Low Level
Radioactive Waste Management Office, 38 Walton Street, Suite 2,
Port Hope, L 1A 1 N1, provided Council with a slide presentation of
the proposed Port Granby Waste Management Facility. He showed
Council an Artist's concept of the final landscaped site and gave a
brief update:
. Initiative launched June 2001 Lowe Level Radioactive Waste
Management Office (LLRWMO) designated as Port Hope
Area Initiative (PHAI) proponent by NRCan
. Project descriptions for the Port Granby long-term LLRWM
project and the Port Hope long-term LLRWM Project
delivered to the responsible authorities in late November
2001
. Environmental assessment process initiated by lead RA
(NRCan)
. Early 2002 public consultation on EA begins
Activities Update:
. Property Value Protection Program established
. Airborne and roadway surveys completed
. Agreement monitoring group established
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. Legal agreement specific studies being developed for Port
Granby project
. Other technical studies for Port Hope project underway
Port Granby Project:
. Four site specific studies being developed to study option B2
proposed by Clarington
. Concentration of Thorium 230 in the east gorge wastes
. Groundwater flow through the east gorge
. Potential impacts of shoreline erosion control measures on
other shore lines
Communications Underway:
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13000 community news covering project background
distributed (includes Ward 4 Clarington)
project information exchange and public registry established
at 110 Walton Street Port Hope
Property Value Protection program awareness activities
EA consultation plan begins with workshops, open houses
etc. in new year
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Paul Halliday, Clarington Board of Trade, 181 Liberty Street South,
Bowmanville, L 1 C 3C2, appeared before Council to discuss the
Clarington Board of Trade's Annual Report which was distributed to
Council prior to the meeting. Mr. Halliday stated that the Clarington
Board of Trade is a unique organization because of its contractual
relationship with the municipality. Unlike other Boards of Trade, to
the best of his knowledge, there is no other relationship as unique
as the relationship between the Clarington Board of Trade and the
Municipality of Clarington. He believes this relationship works well
for both parties involved. Mr. Halliday introduced Donna Eastwood,
elected to the Board this past summer.
Ms. Eastwood stated that 80% of the small businesses in the
municipality have fewer than 5 employers. These business owners
have started their business for many reasons which include being
your own boss, keeping the profits yourself and making your own
hours. Through the Board of trade, she has found people who are
just like her, who have the same frustrations and problems. These
individuals can refer, encourage and vent to one another. The
businesses become stronger, grow and become more successful
with each others help.
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Victoria Greene, Business Development Manager, was introduced
and gave a brief outline of how she has been able to help local
business find new locations within the municipality. She gave a
positive report on the new business sites under construction and
advised Council of the Board's staff changes.
Ms. Greene introduced Ron Hooper, Financial Chairman. Mr.
Hooper advised Council that 2001 has been a year of financial
difficulty. Their membership growth is lower than had been hoped,
as were advertising revenues. At the same time, a number of their
expenses have increased, most notably human resources. A
greater workload, larger membership, more services and activities,
all demand that they have more staff to handle the volume. The
Board believes that these financial constraints are a function of
their growth and development as an organization. However, they
have managed to trim some other expenses to the point where they
are ending the year at close to break-even.
John Slater, Vice Chair, appeared before Council on behalf of June
Smith, Secretary-Treasurer, Orono Crown Lands, 5995 Main
Street, Orono, LOB 1 MO. Mr. Slater advised Council that the Orono
Crown Lands Trust, referred to as the Orono Forest Lands, is
located in the Village of Orono. The 1100 acres of land are west of
Main Street and run from Taunton Road 1 "Y2 miles south to
Concession Roads 4 and 5. The stewardship program is
comprised of members from the Clarington area as well as other
municipalities. The Orono Crown Lands are public lands, over
60,000 people have use of these lands without a fee. The
volunteers manage day-to-day operations and trail systems. The
lands encompass Wilmot Creek, and act as a buffer for the water
supply for Orono. The Outdoor Education Centre is adjacent to
Wilmot Creek and students visit this Centre for field trips all year
round. The Ontario Street Public School released a snake this year
into its own habitat. The benefits of the lands are many including
hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, bird watching, fishing
and good old fashion fresh air. Mr. Slater clarified that the lands
are not owned by the Ministry of Natural Resources. They are
requesting Council's financial support in the amount of a $1500
grant.
Hannu Halminen, 1748 Baseline Road West, Courtice, L 1 E 2T1,
advised prior to the meeting that he would not be in attendance.
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Marko Tomina, 2735 Hancock Road, Courtice, L 1 E 2M2, appeared
before Council regarding Report PSD-051-01. The Planning
Services Department advised Mr. Tomina to apply for permanent
zoning status. He stated that the Ministry of Transportation should
buy his land for a highway connection and that the taxpayers
should not be held responsible. He was also told that he needed to
remove some portables and clean up his property. Mr. Tomina has
removed the portables and there is now topsoil on his property from
the footings. He requested Council to approve his rezoning
application.
Resolution #C-668-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Council recess for 10 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 8:18 p.m.
Resolution #C-669-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the communications to be received for information be
approved with the exception of Items 1- 9 and 1- 10.
Dominic Iafrate, Site Vice President, Darlington Nuclear, Ontario
Power Generation Inc., writing to Gord Weir, Divisional Fire Chief,
advising that they are working diligently to identify the best
response to a turbine generator fire, and to improve their
emergency response skills. Mr. Weir and his staff have been
instrumental in helping them do this over the last few months as
they prepared for the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's drill.
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Dom Iafrate, Site Vice President, Ontario Power Generation
Darlington Nuclear, providing Council with a copy of their brochure
entitled 'Welcome to the Neighbourhood". They are pleased to be
working with Welcome Wagon to introduce themselves to all new
Clarington residents. They hope this information package opens
the door to more exchanges of information.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
dated November 15, 2001.
(Received for Information)
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Peter Barnard, Chairman and CEO, Iter Canada, extending his
sincere thanks to the Mayor and staff for hosting the Canadian Bid
Workshop for their international visitors. In particular, he extends
thanks to Maureen Reid and Linda Bruce for their tremendous
efforts. The workshop proved of great value to their guests and the
level of support from their members was a prominent factor in their
success.
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J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority, advising Council that the Awards
Committee has declined the nomination of Ontario Power
Generation - Darlington Nuclear for the CLOCA Watershed Awards
due to them receiving a Special Recognition Watershed Award in
2000.
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Rev. Dr. Frank Lockhart, Chair, Valleys 2000, providing Council
with a copy of their new Valleys 2000 brochure. The Valleys 2000
Directors wish to express their appreciation for the Municipality's
assistance in this project. Once the lease has been received for
the valley lands owned by the Goodyear Corporation, the main trail
down through the Bowmanville creek valley will begin in 2002.
They are also hoping to begin development of the first and smallest
of their five wetlands next year. In the interim, they have brought
their two secondary hiking trails up to a satisfactory standard,
added an outlook to the Streamside Trail, begun installing quality
signage and managed some improvement to the valley woodlands.
In the spring they will be able to give more time to the improvement
of the woods with transplanting and planting of evergreens, maples
and oaks to help nature provide higher quality woodlands in their
valley park.
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Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that the
City of Pickering on November 19, 2001, passed the following
resolution:
"1. THAT Report Number PD 40-01, of the Director,
Planning & Development and the Director, Operations
& Emergency Services, on the Durham
Transportation Master Plan: Public Consultation Draft
- September, 2001, be endorsed as Pickering's
comments to the Region;
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THAT Regional Council and staff be advised that
Pickering Council requests that the Transportation
Master Plan (TMP) remain with Regional staff and not
be forwarded to Council until the Region consults with
the City and collaborates on an approach to the
proposed transportation matters for the East Duffins
Area, Seaton and the Federal lands, in light of the
significance of the TMP in forming the basis for
Regional funding mechanisms;
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3. THAT Regional staff be requested to: release the four
remaining working papers and the Environmental
Assessment Summary Report; commence a dialogue
between Pickering and Regional staff to address the
outstanding matters as noted in Recommendation #2;
and prepare and release a revised draft
Transportation Master Plan for consultation;
4. THAT Report to Council PD 40-01, including the
comments contained in Appendix I, be forwarded to
the Chair of the Project Management Team of the
Durham Mobility Study, and the Clerks of the Region
of Durham and the area municipalities."
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J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority, advising Council that the Central Lake
Ontario Conservation Authority on September 30, 2001, passed the
following resolution regarding correspondence from Kevin and
Anita Fogarty addressed to the Ministry of the Environment:
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"THAT CLOCA request of the Ministry of the Environment a
copy of its response to the Fogarty letter;
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THAT the Fogarty correspondence be referred to Bernie
Kuslikis, Manager of Plant Operations and Elaine Collis, Bio
Solids Coordinator, Durham Region Works and that CLOCA
be copied as to any subsequent responses; and
THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to the Fogarty's and
to those designated as cc on the original Fogarty
correspondence."
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Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board.
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J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority, advising Council that the Central Lake
Ontario Conservation Authority on November 6, 2001, passed the
following resolution regarding Credit Valley Conservation -
Provincial Water Policy:
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''THAT CLOCA advise the Premier of Ontario of its support
for the Credit Valley Conservation initiative regarding the
need for a Provincial Water Policy and that copies of this
report be made available to Durham Region municipalities,
MP's, MPP's and appropriate Ontario Cabinet Ministers."
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Betty Irving, Secretary, Bowmanville Santa Clause Parade
Committee, thanking the Municipality of Clarington for assisting in
this year's parade. Without staff's help, they would not have had
such a successful parade.
(Received for Information)
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Greater Toronto Services Board, News Release regarding bus
rapid transit. A unique transit service, where specialized buses
operate mostly on separate routes or exclusive lanes on existing
freeways, makes the most sense to meet growing travel demand in
the suburban part of the Greater Toronto Area. A business case
shows that bus rapid transit operating within future transit corridors
in the suburban GT A would be less costly than light rail transit. The
report completes the first half of the third of three phases of study to
identify transit corridors and recommend the best method of
providing interregional transit service. The final steps, to design the
network and develop an operational plan, will be left to the
provincial government to pursue.
(Received for Information)
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JR. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority, providing Council with a summary
regarding the Thomasfield Homes/Township of Puslinch OMB
hearing. It confirms that municipalities that are uncomfortable with
privately operated communal water and sewage systems are under
no obligation to accept responsibility for same.
(Received for Information)
AI Gunn and Michael Shaen, Partners, Ontario Utilities Practice,
Deloitte & Touche, providing Council with an article that hopefully
will serve to lever their experiences gained and lessons learned in
electricity restructuring and apply them to the process of water
reform. At Deloitte & Touche, they have a large and vibrant
practice in energy and utilities in Canada and around the world.
During the past five years, they have been very involved in Ontario
electricity restructuring throughout the supply chain, from
generation to retail. One of their key focuses has been helping
municipalities through the transition. Now, not only in Ontario but
across Canada, the era of water and wastewater transformation is
upon us.
(Received for Information)
Peter Balaban, District Manager, York-Durham District Office,
Ministry of the Environment, writing to Protect the Ridges regarding
their concerns and requests for information regarding the following
topics:
· The Sound-Sorb Berm;
· The Compost Site;
· The Clarington Gravel Pit;
· The Bioaerosol Study;
· The Test Wells; and
· MOE Policy.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
November 6, 2001.
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Brian C. Lemon, Chief Executive Officer, Lakeridge Health,
informing Council of the recent reductions in their redevelopment
planning staff. This has been necessitated by the current hold in
the Oshawa redevelopment project between the completion of the
first phase and the commencement of the next phases of
construction. Although they regret that they had to use these
measures, they saw no other alternative but to reduce staff in this
department.
(Received for Information)
Sherry Bonazza, President, Darlington Soccer Club, expressing
their appreciation to members of the Study Team and the
Municipality of Clarington for understanding their club's needs and
proposing to address them with the South Courtice Community
Park. Our municipality is growing at a phenomenally fast rate,
which also reflects their club's growing numbers. They are trying to
keep up with the soccer needs, as Council is trying to keep up with
the needs of the municipality. This new park, with a multisport
complex, will be very cutting edge. The first in Durham Region. It
will be very much in keeping with the trend across Canada and the
United States.
(Received for Information)
Urban Development Institute (UDI), urging the Federal Government
to invest in urban transit and develop a national rental housing
strategy. UDI believes that the issues being considered by the
Task Force are fundamental to the continued economic prosperity
of the nation's urban regions.
(Received for Information)
Carllsenburg, Vice President, Customer Relations, Municipal
Property Assessment Corporation, advising Council that beginning
in 2001, property tax relief for vacant commercial and industrial
buildings will be provided to property owners through rebates
issued by municipalities. The new system will be a real-time
approach whereby property owners receive tax rebates based on
the actual period of time that a property is vacant. The framework
for the new vacancy rebate program is set out in Section 442.5 of
the Municipal Act and Ontario Regulations 325/01. Within this
framework, the property owner must apply to the municipality for a
rebate on eligible vacant property. The municipality is given
authority to access a property for the purposes of verifying an
application. The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation's
(MPAC) role is to calculate the assessed value attributed to the
eligible vacant area and provide the information to the municipality.
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The municipality then determines the amount of this rebate and
notifies the property owner.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated
November 8, 2001.
(Received for Information)
Nestor Chornobay, Director, Strategic Planning Branch, Region of
Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham, Planning
Committee, on November 20, 2001, passed the following resolution
regarding Official Plan Review - Population Targets:
"a) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2001-P-100 be
received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2001-P-
100 be forwarded to the local municipalities."
Nestor Chornobay, Director, Strategic Planning Branch, Region of
Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham, Planning
Committee, on November 20, 2001, passed the following resolution
regarding the Status Report of Commercial Review and Terms of
Reference re: Regional Official Plan Review:
"a) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2001-P-101 be
received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2001-P-
101 be forwarded to the local municipalities."
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Resolution #C-670-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Items I - 9 and I - 10 be referred to the
Planning Services Department.
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Resolution #C-671-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda,
with the exception of Items D - 7 and D - 8.
"CARRIED"
Bonnie and Gordon Wires, expressing strong support for a regional
by-law to make public places and workplaces in this community
totally smoke-free. Designated smoking rooms are also not a
suitable option in a by-law because research is showing no safe
level of exposure to second hand smoke.
(Correspondence referred to the Senior
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and
forwarded to the Regional Clerk)
Diane Ploss, advising Council that she would like to see families
live and work in a healthier region. Ms. Ploss would like 100%
smoke free public places, 100% smoke free restaurants and 100%
smoke free work places. Ms. Ploss supports a regional smoke free
by-law.
(Correspondence referred to the Senior
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and
forwarded to the Regional Clerk)
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Brad Savage, Resource Development Co-ordinator, Junior
Achievement of Durham Region, requesting Council to declare
April 22 - 26, 2002, as ESIS Week. ESIS is the Economics of
Staying in School, a Junior Achievement of Durham program with a
proven track record in Clarington and Durham, which has been
presented on individual days to Grade 8 students in past years. In
2002, with the co-operation of all four boards of education in
Durham Region, public and separate, they are presenting ESIS
under the umbrella of ESIS Week. The program will reach an
estimated 10,000 Grade 8 students in 180 schools and will be
delivered by volunteer instructors from the business community and
service clubs, such as Rotary. All their programs and operations
are on a non-profit basis and they are funded mainly through
partnerships with industry and other businesses, plus service clubs.
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Warren Viger, advising Council that they will be soon receiving a
petition from a group of older fitness members of the Courtice
Community Complex protesting the rate increases for the newly
renovated fitness facility. They are presenting a mathematical
model that is flawed and intentionally deceptive to hide their
motivation of being greedy at the expense of other users or the
general taxpayer who will be forced to subsidize any further
discounts to these people by either increased user fees or
increased taxes. Although the seniors rate will be increasing by
168% for Clarington residents and more for non-residents, the
mathematics does not reflect the situation of the majority of these
people. The majority of these people range in age from 55 to 64
and are currently paying the adult membership the same as the rest
of fitness members who accept our 79% increase. Mr. Viger
understands this increase to be necessary considering the facility
will be 5 times larger than the current gym with the added
convenience of separate change rooms, saunas and included
fitness classes. In these times of fiscal restraint with increasing
taxes, increasing user fees and decreasing services, Mr. Viger
urges Council to reject their proposals for the greedy,
unreasonable, deceptive request that they are.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Community Services)
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Mary-Ellen Viger, requesting Council not to act on the seniors'
complaints about the necessary increases in the prices of fitness
memberships at the Courtice Community Complex. Their argument
is based on percentage increases on a seniors membership which
was priced far too low in the first place on a facility that will cease to
exist before the rates increase. This warped logic is designed to
justify their greed and selfishness at the expense of either the
remaining users of the facility or the already overtaxed taxpayer
and is clearly not in the best interest of the vast majority of the
Clarington residents. Ms. Viger personally believes that they
should pay the same as the rest of us as they use the facility as
much, if not more. She can understand a slight (10 - 20%)
reduction in the senior's rate at the age of 65 which is the current
age.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Community Services)
John Greenfield, writing to Council requesting further consideration
be given to streets being named after Veterans before they are lost
forever. Mr. Greenfield has learned that of the 150 names of
Veterans submitted as street names are already in existence, either
named after or the same name of Veterans killed in action, only six
of them are being considered for the program of placing Poppies on
street signs. He would appreciate further consideration be given
the names before they are lost forever.
(Correspondence received for
information and forwarded to the
Director of Planning Services)
Cheri Cowan, Clerk, Town of Caledon, advising Council that the
Town of Caledon on November 19, 2001, passed the following
resolution:
"RESOLVED THAT CAO Report 2001-12, as revised (Smart
Growth Management Councils: Response to Provincial
Consultation) be adopted;
AND THAT a copy of Council's resolution be forwarded to
the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the
Municipalities within the G.T.A.;
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AND THAT the Ontario Government be lobbied to work
directly with the municipal Councils of Central Ontario
through the Province's Smart Growth Secretariat, to develop
a Provincial vision for Smart Growth;
AND THAT Council of The Corporation of the Town of
Caledon provide the following comments in response to the
Provincial Consultation on Smart Growth Management
Councils:
1. THAT the Provincial Smart Growth Vision should
concentrate solely on big picture issues such as
population distribution, public transit and
transportation, other infrastructure and broad
environmental issues;
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THAT all other aspects of the proposed role of the
Smart Growth Management Councils be left to the
existing governance mechanisms of municipal and
regional governments, as moderated by the Provincial
Planning Policy statements;
3. THAT the Smart Growth secretariat consult directly
with Municipal Councils concerning the current
ProvinciallMunicipal financial regime, both as to the
current financial disincentives to Smart Growth and as
to the necessary financial arrangements that will be
needed to ensure effective municipal implementation
of Smart Growth principles;
4. THAT in consultation with Municipal Councils, the
Ontario Government must take a direct and energetic
lead role in developing and applying a Smart Growth
Vision for Central Ontario, in facilitating an ongoing
process of environmental monitoring, in developing
financial forecasts for Smart Growth, and in resolving
inter-municipal, "inter-zone" and inter-Ministerial
issues regarding Smart Growth;
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THAT the Smart Growth Secretariat facilitate task
forces of Municipal Council members and staff to
study and resolve specific Smart Growth big picture
issues, similar to the model used by the Greater
Toronto Services Board."
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Resolution #C-672-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Mary Mysyk, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer, Corporation of the Town of
Laurentian Hills, advising Council that the Corporation of the Town
of Laurentian on November 14, 2001, passed the following
resolution:
'WHEREAS the Canadian Fire Fighters have contributed by
fundraising more than two million dollars to the Muscular
Dystrophy Association of Canada;
AND WHEREAS the Fire Fighters have held Boot Drives as
one of their many fund raising campaigns;
AND WHEREAS the Safe Streets Act (Bill 8) prohibits
aggressive solicitation and is to amend the Highway Traffic
Act to regulate certain activities on roadways;
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Town of
Laurentian Hills petitions the Provincial Government to
amend the Safe Street Act (Bill 8) and allow the Canadian
Fire Fighters the right to conduct fundraising campaigns in
locations that the general public can support such events;
AND FURTHER that a copy of this resolution be forwarded
to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Solicitor
General and Premier of Ontario, Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, all municipal Councils in Ontario
and the local M.P.P."
Resolution #C-673-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Report #1 Resolution #C-674-01
G.PA Report Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
December 3, 2001
Item #5 of
Report #1
PSD-046-01
Item #11 of
Report #1
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on December 3, 2001, be approved, with the exception
of Item #5, #11, #12, #16 and #23 of Report #1.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Pingle stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item #5
of Report #1 and refrained from discussion and voting on the
subject matter. Councillor Pingle is related to an individual stated in
the report.
Resolution #C-675-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PSD-046-01 be received; and
THAT Council concur with decisions of the Committee of
Adjustment made on November 15, 2001, for applications
A2001/056, A2001/058, A2001/060 and A2001/061 , and that staff
be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to
defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-676-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report
PSD-056-01 be approved.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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Item #12 of
Report #1
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Resolution #C-677 -01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the recommendations contained with Confidential Report
PSD-056-01 be amended in accordance with the memorandum
dated December 10, 2001, from the Director of Planning Services
be received.
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-676-01 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
Resolution #C-678-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report CSD-08-01 be received;
THAT the Master Plan, Attachment #1 to Report CSD-08-01 for the
development of the South Courtice Community park be approved;
and
THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the Detail drawing phase
of the South Courtice Community park project.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Pecuniary
Council Member Yea Nav Interest Absent
Councillor MacArthur X
Councillor Pingle X
Councillor Robinson X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Mavor Mutton X
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REPORTS
Item #16 of
Report #1
Item #23 of
Report #1
Report #2
FND-016-01
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Resolution #C-679-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report FND-011-01 be referred later in the agenda to be
considered in conjunction with the Addendum to FND-011-01Iisted
under Unfinished Business.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-680-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report COD-019-01 be received in a "closed" session; and
THAT the existing contract with Canadian Waste Services Inc. be
extended at a per stop per month price of $5.34 for residential pick
up and .272 for yard waste until such time as the new waste
management contract is awarded; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, by by-law to execute the
contract.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-681-0 1
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report FND-016-01 be received;
THAT the request for funding from the Orono Crown Lands Trust
Inc. be denied; and
THAT the applicant be advised of the Municipal Grant process.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
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REPORTS
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Pecuniary
Council Member Yea Nav Interest Absent
Councillor MacArthur X
Councillor Pingle X
Councillor Robinson X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Mavor Mutton X
Report #3 Resolution #C-682-01
ESD-010-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
. THAT Report ESD-010-01 be received;
THAT the Duke Engineering preliminary design report for the
Contiguous Zone for the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station be
endorsed;
THAT Council's position on public alerting for the entire Primary
Zone be reaffirmed and that the Interim Provincial Nuclear Plan be
amended to incorporate this provision;
THAT the Regional report on Public Alerting, passed by the
Finance and Administration Committee November 28, 2001, and its
recommendations (Attachment 1 to Report ESD-01 0-01) be
endorsed; and
THAT Regional Council be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Report #4
CLD-026-01
Resolution #C-683-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
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THAT Report CLD-026-01 be received; and
THAT the order of the agenda for the General Purpose and
Administration Committee meetings be as follows:
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RollCall
Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
Minutes
Delegations
Public Meetings
Planning Services Department
Engineering Services Department
Operations Department
Emergency Services Departments
Community Services Department
Clerk's Department
Corporate Services Department
Finance Department
Chief Administrative Officer's Department
Unfinished Business
Other Business
Adjournment
"CARRIED"
Report #5
COD-23-01
Resolution #C-684-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report COD-23-01 be received for information.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
"CARRIED"
Addendum to Resolution #C-685-01
Report EGD-11-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT as the result of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory
Committee and the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee
resolving their basic safety issues, Report EGD-11-01 be lifted from
the table and Addendum to Report EGD-11-01 be received;
THAT, in the interest of public safety, the existing Hamlet Gateway
Treatments located in Hampton, Tyrone, and Enniskillen be
modified to provide a uniform opening size of 7.6 m (25'), with the
upright supports spaced 10 m (33') apart supporting either break-
away, pop-away, or impact recovery extensions to minimize
damage to the gateway or passing equipment during 2001;
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Item #16 of
Report #1
FND-011-01
THAT during 2001 the impact recovery extensions be tested, with
input from the Agricultural Committee, at the Enniskillen-north and
the Tyrone-west gateways in an effort to permit farm implements
and snowplow equipment greater opportunity to stay on their
portion of the roadway, if required, due to the approach of another
vehicle;
THAT various modifications to the extensions be reviewed with the
Agricultural Committee and tested to ensure farm implements are
not damaged by occasional impact during 2001 and 2002;
THAT an offset gateway arrangement suggested by the Agricultural
Committee be tested in a new location in Leskard with before and
after studies being conducted in 2002 to determine its
effectiveness;
THAT the larger hamlet signs be installed on Concession Road 6,
east and west of Solina, and be evaluated with before and after
studies to determine what effect, if any, the hamlet sign has without
the narrowing effect during 2002;
THAT permanent pavement markings be applied at established
locations to improve durability and visibility during 2002;
THAT the expansion and continuing modification of the Hamlet
Gateway Program and other efforts to reduce vehicle speeds be
considered in the 2002 budget as "Traffic Calming Various
Locations"; and
THAT public information centres be available for new areas where
gateways or other Traffic Calming measures are to be tested.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-686-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report FND-011-01 be received;
THAT Council approve a By-law to provide for the establishment,
maintenance and operations of the Beech Centre as a community
recreation centre pursuant to the Community Recreation Centres
Act and that the appropriate By-law be passed;
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
THAT Council appoint Donald Welsh, Viola Ashton, Maurice
Richards, Janice Williams and Jack Eibeck, as members of the
committee of management of the Beech Centre Community
Recreation Centre;
THAT Councillor MacArthur be nominated to the Clarington Beech
Centre Board;
THAT Councillor Schell be nominated to the Clarington Beech
Centre Board;
THAT the Municipality continue to be responsible for Capital
Improvements through the annual Capital Budget process and
maintenance of the building envelope and the Clarington Beech
Centre Hall Board be responsible for the operation of the Centre
pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding;
THAT Council approval the acceptance by the Municipality of the
surrender of the lease between the Corporation of the Municipality
of Clarington and the Clarington Older Adult Association (COAA)
dated October 1, 1998, and pass the appropriate By-law;
THAT Council approve the execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding between the Municipality of Clarington and
Clarington Older Adult Association, containing terms consistent with
the principles set out in Section 8.0 of Report FND-011-01, as well
as such other terms, as are considered necessary by the Chief
Administrative Officer, to protect the Municipality's interests and
that the By-law attached to Report FND-011-01 authorizing the
Mayor and the Municipal Clerk to execute the Memorandum on
behalf of the Municipality, be passed; and
THAT a copy of Report FND-011-01 be sent to:
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Clarington Older Adult Association;
The Lions Club of Bowmanville;
The Bowmanville Tennis Club; and
Durham Region Community Care Association.
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"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-687-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-686-01 be amended by adding
a new ih paragraph as follows:
"THAT notwithstanding the provisions of By-law No. 94-129,
Council approve an Agreement between the Municipality of
Clarington Older Adult Association regarding the provision of
certain management and custodial services substantially in
the form of the draft Agreement contained in Attachment 1 to
the Addendum to Report FND-011-01 and pass a by-law to
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement on
behalf of the Municipality.
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-686-01 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
Resolution #C-688-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Addendum to Report FND-011-01 be received for
information; and
THAT copies of Addendum to Report FND-011-01 be sent to:
. Clarington Older Adult Association;
. The Lions Club of Bowmanville;
. The Bowmanville Tennis Club; and
. Durham Region Community Care Association.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Robinson stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the
delegation of Mr. Case and refrained from discussion and voting on
the subject matter. Councillor Robinson owns property located in
the vicinity of the Port Hope Area Initiative.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Port Hope
Area Initiative
Resolution #C-689-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Glenn Case be thanked for his presentation to Council.
"CARRIED"
Clarington Board Resolution #C-690-01
of Trade
BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the presentation of the Clarington Board of Trade be
received with thanks.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-691-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2001-209
to 2001-222, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first
and second time:
2001-209 being a by-law to establish a code of ethics policy for
the employees of the Corporation of the Municipality
of Clarington and Members of Council and to rescind
By-law 98-186
2001-210 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and
Barry-Bryan Associates (1991) Ltd., Whitby, Ontario,
to enter into an agreement for architectural services
for the expansion of the Newcastle Arena Expansion
2001-211
being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of
Registered Plan 40M-1994 from Part Lot Control
(1419108 Ontario Inc.)
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BY-LAWS
2001-212
2001-213
2001-214
2001-215
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being a by-law to authorize the execution of an
Agreement with Joseph Shaw of Bench Ads (Canada)
for the installation of advertising benches with the
Municipality of Clarington, and to amend
By-law 97-139
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of
the former Town of Newcastle (phip Limited)
being a by-law to establish a Reserve Fund for
Assessment Appeals
being a by-law to establish a Community Recreation
Centre at the Clarington Beech Centre
2001-216 being a by-law to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding between the Municipality of Clarington
and the Clarington Older Adult Association respecting
the Clarington Beech Centre
2001-217
2001-218
2001-219
2001-220
being a by-law to authorize a contract for
management services between the Municipality of
Clarington and the Clarington Older Adult Association
respecting the Clarington Beech Centre
being a by-law to authorize an extension agreement
between the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington and Canadian Waste Systems Inc. for the
collection and haulage of garbage
being a by-law to appoint a Director of Engineering
Services
being a by-law to authorize a Lease Agreement
between the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington and Bragg Custom Farming Ltd. in respect
to the farming of 917 Green Road, Bowmanville, Part
Lot 16, Broken Front Concession, former Township of
Darlington, Parts 1 to 7, 9,10,14,15 and 16, Plan
10R-234
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BY-LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
Appointments
Newcastle
Community Hall
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2001-221 being a by-law to authorize a Purchase Agreement
between the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington and Gineal Holdings Limited in respect to
the purchase of 917 Green Road, Bowmanville, Part
Lot 16, Broken Front Concession, former Township of
Darlington, Parts 1 to 7, 9,10,14,15 and 16, Plan
10R-234
2001-222 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an
agreement between the Municipality of Clarington, the
Town of Port Hope and Hope for Fire Department
Coverage of a Portion of Highway 401
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-692-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2001-209 to 2001-222,
inclusive, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-693-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the meeting be "closed" to consider a personnel issue.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened in "open" forum at 8:55 p.m.
Resolution #C-694-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Peter de Jong, Seird de Jong and Kaye (Kathleen) Quinney
be appointed to the Newcastle Community Hall Board for a one-
year term.
"CARRIED"
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BY-LAW
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Resolution #C-695-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2001-223, being
a by-law to appoint Members to the Newcastle Community Hall
Board and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-696-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2001-223 be approved.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Councillors Ping Ie and Robinson stated pecuniary interests earlier
in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the
confirming by-law.
Resolution #C-697-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2001-224 being a
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington at this meeting held on the 10th day of
December 2001, and that the said by-law be now read a first and
second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-698-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2001-224 be approved.
"CARRIED"
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ADJOURNMENT
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Resolution #C-699-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:58 p.m.
"CARRIED"