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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
January 10, 2000
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, January 10,2000, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor J. Mutton
Councillor M. Novak
CouncillorJ. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
Councillor Rowe (on vacation)
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director, Community Services, 1. Caruana (attended until 8:50 p.m.)
Director, Planning and Development, D. Crome (attended until 8:50 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Treasurer, M. Marano
Director, Public Works, S. Vokes (attended until 8:50 p.m.)
Divisional Manager, G. Weir (attended until 8:50 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
Councillor Schell opened the meeting with a prayer for governance in
Clarington.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Schell advised that he would be making a disclosure of
pecuniary interest with respect to Section 2.6 of Confidential Report
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Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
December 13, 1999, be approved.
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Paul Mak, Solicitor, appeared before Council on behalf of Colin
Abernethy, 4001 Concession 8, Orono, LOB IMO, with respect to Report
CD-03-00. Mr. Mak stated that the Vicious Dog Declarations which have
been filed with Mr. Abernethy must be revoked as the officer investigating
the incident did not interview anyone who actually witnessed the incident.
In fact, the investigation appears to be nothing more than hearsay evidence
and there is no hard evidence in this incidence to prove that the dogs
accused of this attack were involved in any way. Mr. Mak also stated that
it is his opinion that the Municipality's by-law is invalid as there is
Provincial Legislation which deals with the same issue and, therefore, the
Municipality's by-law must be subservient to it.
Libby Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtice, LIE 2MI, addressed
Council with respect to the Official Plan and Black Farewell Watershed
natural heritage. Ms. Racansky states that the Gartner Lee Mapping
Project for CLOCA 1979 outlined the most important natural features of
the Black Farewell Watershed Wetlands. This information on the
Courtice wetland locations was supported once again by MNR wetland
evaluation and mapping done in 1997, 1998 and 1999. All development
applications should adhere to Gartner Lee's findings in their planning
application. All EIS, with the exception ofthe Birchdale Study, failed to
distinguish between woodlot and wetland for their own gain. Local and
Regional Official Plans clearly indicate that over 65% of the area which
was included in the Courtice Urban Boundary is highly sensitive. It would
be logical that the leftover 35%, of which most ofthe area was already
developed as estate or large residential lots, would be developed the same
way. However, this is not the case. Ms. Racansky is asking that Council
reopen the Official Plan to protect the remaining area ofthe
Black/Farewell Wetland Complex area.
Resolution #C-2-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved
with the exception ofItems I - 8, I - 11, I - 15, I - 20, and I - 24.
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Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated
November 18, 1999.
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Minutes of the Solina Community Centre Board dated
November 25, 1999.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the BOWffianville Museum dated November 10, 1999.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated September 14,1999 and October 26,1999.
(Received for Information)
Minutes ofthe Animal Advisory Committee dated October 14,1999.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated October 18, 1999.
(Received for Information)
Correspondence from Mr. A.M. Lyall, 37 Jones Avenue, Newtonville,
LOA 110, to the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister ofthe Environment,
requesting a response to his letter regarding the proposed Newtonville
Dump. Mr. Lyall indicates that there are three schools that trucks would
have to pass and he can understand the school bus lines concerns.
Mr. Lyall states that the Municipality of Clarington and the Region of
Durham do not want the dump but the Ministry seems bound and bent that
we are going to repeat the process for the sixth time. It is costing the
ratepayers hard earned money to try to stop what has already been said no
to five times. IfMr. Lovekin does not obey all the regulations now does
this auger well for the future?
(Received for Information)
P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region
of Durham on December 1, 1999, in considering correspondence from the
Town of Whitby, passed the following resolution:
"The Region of Durham be requested to fully consult with the
local municipalities regarding the terms of reference of any
Regionally initiated governance and service realigmnent review
which may impact services presently delivered by local
municipalities. "
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Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, The City of Oshawa,
advising that the City of Os haw a on December 6,1999, passed the
following resolution regarding the Commercial Centre at the North East
Corner of Harmony Road North and Taunton Road East:
"THAT notwithstanding objections from Lynda J. Townsend, on
behalf of 1001127 Ontario Limited, Derek Bowerman,
784 Taunton Road East, Robert Lupton, President, Millwork Home
Centre, Helen Nault, 766 Taunton Road East, Nigel Radley and
Arlene Slayer, 750 Taunton Road East, and the Municipality of
Clarington, By-law 98-99 be forwarded to the Ontario Municipal
Board for approval."
(Received for Information)
Ontario Power Generation, 1675 Montgomery Park Road, P.O. Box 160,
Pickering, LlV 2R5, providing the Municipality ofClarington with a copy
of the third issue of their newsletter about the Enviromnental Assessment
(EA) being conducted on OPG's Pickering A Return to Service project.
(Received for Information)
Margaret Rodgers, Curator-Director, Visual Arts Centre of Clarington,
P.O. Box 52, Bowmanville, LlC 3K8, inviting Mayor Hamre, Members of
Council and senior staff to a lunch-visit at the V AC on Monday,
January 31, 2000, to meet the artists and view their Millennium show.
The exhibition is called "Material Support" because, over the past several
months, artists with a connection to this community have worked with
local industry to create artworks to issue in the year 2000. The artists are
Jane and Ron Eccles, Steven Frank and Heather Rigby. The primary
businesses are Goodyear, Blue Circle, BOWffianville Fabrics and Metal
Supermarkets, with some support from BOWffianville Foundry and Tyrone
Mill.
(Received for Information)
Barbara McEwan, Town Clerk, Town of Halton Hills, writing to
Alan Tonks regarding the Transportation Workshop proceedings and
advising that the Town of Halton Halls on December 6,1999, passed the
following resolution:
"THAT this Report dated December 1, 1999, be received;
AND FURTHER THAT the Greater Toronto Services Board be
advised that Halton Hills supports the need to have a
GTAlHamilton- Wentworth Transportation Plan prepared;
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AND FURTHER THAT Halton Hills expects to be a partner in the
preparation, review, and endorsement of such a plan;
AND FURTHER THAT Halton Hills encourages the forging of a
partnership with Federal and Provincial involvement to aid in
making the plan affordable;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to the
Greater Toronto Services Board, Local MPs and MPPs, the City of
Burlington, the Towns of Milton and Oakville, the Regional Police
Services Board, all Halton Chambers of Commerce and the GT A
Mayors."
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David H. Bradley, President, Ontario Trucking Association,
555 Dixon Road, Toronto, M9W 1 H8, responding to a letter that was sent
to the Municipality of Clarington from CRASH regarding a proposed
resolution on the impact of trucking policies on municipal roads and
safety. It is their view, that CRASH has misrepresented whom they
represent. CRASH claims to be the national non-profit association that
works to represent the general public when governments establish
regulations for the operation of large trucks on public roads. In reality,
CRASH is a railway funded lobby group. The Canadian federal
regulations governing truck driver hours of service are over 60 years old.
They are antiquated, cumbersome and contribute to fatigue as opposed to
preventing. So over the past decade, government, industry, the scientific
community and other stakeholders have been working to develop a new
regulatory regime that would increase the amount of rest for truck drivers;
be based on science; and, be consistent with fatigue management. The
Ontario Trucking Association has not, nor has it ever, proposed the use of
longer trucks on municipal roads as alleged by CRASH. OT A will be
among the first to admit that a heavy truck will impose more stress on the
road infrastructure than a car. That is why taxes and commercial vehicle
registration fees are so high. OT A is also sympathetic to the recent added
costs for road infrastructure that many Ontario municipalities have
encountered due to provincial restructuring or downloading. However,
one point needs to be made clear - truckers pay their fair share of road user
taxes. The Canadian trucking industry pays close to $5 billion dollars
each year in fuel tax and vehicle registration fees.
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To put this in perspective, all provinces and territories only spent $6
billion on roads and highways in 1997/98. Nevertheless, should the
municipalities seek the support of the trucking industry in their quest to
obtain more money from the federal and provincial levels of government
for road infrastructure, they would find a willing ally.
(Received for Information)
Naomi Alboim, Secretary General to The Order of Ontario and Deputy
Minister, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, inviting the
Municipality of Clarington to submit a nomination for membership in The
Order of Ontario, our province's most prestigious honour. The Order of
Ontario was established in 1986 as a means of honouring those people
who have rendered service of the greatest distinction and of singular
excellence in any field of endeavour benefiting society here and
elsewhere. The award pays tribute to exceptional people who exemplify
the highest qualities of achievement and excellence in their chosen
professions or in community service on an international, national or
provincial level. Nominations must be returned by the closing date of
January 31, 2000.
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region
of Durham considered the declaration and protection of Pickering Airport
Lands and, at a meeting held on December 15, 1999, Regional Council
adopted Parts a), c) and d) of the following recommendations of the
Committee. Part b) was tabled until the first Council meeting in
June 2000:
"a) THAT Report #1999-P-74 of the Commissioner of
Planning be received for information;
b) THAT the Region of Durham requests that Transport
Canada move forward to declare the Pickering airport lands
as an airport site; (TABLED UNTIL FIRST COUNCIL
MEETING IN JUNE 2000);
c) THAT the Region of Durham supports the "agreements
with provincial authorities" approach which provides for
affected municipalities to enact regulations to protect the
Pickering lands for an airport; and
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d) THAT Report #1999-P-87 of the Commissioner of
Planning be forwarded to the area municipalities in
Durham, the Region of York, the Town of Markham, the
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Transport Canada, the
GTAA, the Green Door Alliance, V.O.C.A.L., and other
stakeholders involved in the consultation process."
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Betty Irving and the Committee Members, Bowmanville Santa Claus
Parade, thanking all those who assisted with this year's successful parade.
They would like to thank us for providing the use of the old fire hall and
also the use of the marshalling vests.
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities, advising that the Community
Leader's Partnership Program (CLPP) 1999-2000 is well under way. All
travelling arrangements must be made prior to March 31, 2000, when the
program will officially end. Therefore, this is our last chance to get our
application in and take part in this great learning experience. The
Community Leaders Partnership Program 2000 is an exchange program
creating the opportunity for municipal, business and community leaders
from across Canada to share ideas and benefit from each other's
knowledge and expertise on matters of mutual interest and concern. The
program has already enhanced the appreciation of Canadian diversity and
the exchange of municipal best practices. The exchange visits allows the
traveling delegates to establish and broaden their network of community
leaders from coast to coast.
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities, advising of the FCM's work in
securing a much-improved set of legislation and regulations by which
municipalities receive payments in lieu oftaxes by the federal government
and its agents of federal property. Payments in lieu oftaxes have been
paid to municipal governments on federal properties for the past fifty
years, owing to the efforts ofthe FCM. The federal government, although
exempt from paying property taxes under the Constitution, has come to
agree with FCM that the correct course of action is to pay municipalities
in a manner equivalent to other taxpayers. A Joint Technical Committee
(JTC) on Payments in Lieu of Taxes was initiated by FCM with Treasury
Board and Public Works and Government Services in 1995. Following
two years of negotiations and the signing of two agreements with FCM,
the Minister of Public Works and Government Services,
Alfonso Gagliano, announced a complete review of the Municipal Grants
Act at the FCM Annual Conference in 1998.
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The legislation was introduced at a rapid pace. On December 7, FCM
appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural
Resources and Government Operations, regarding Bill C-I0. FCM was
the only group making a presentation. FCM is pressing the Public Works
and Govermnent Services Committee for a Memorandum of
Understanding to the effect that the JTC recommendations have been put
into effect.
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Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of the Enviromnent, advising that on
October 21,1999, a new regulation came into effect which changes the
approvals requirements for specific sources of air and noise emissions
under section 9 of the Enviromnental Protection Act (EPA). He would
like to inform us of some of the specific sources of noise, odour and
vibration emissions which no longer require a Certificate of Approval,
because some of them may exist or occur in our municipality. The
regulation includes:
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· Outdoor events, festivals or fairs;
· Outdoor firearms shooting ranges, and;
· Equipment used to mitigate the effects of an emergency declared to
exist under the Emergency Plans Act.
The regulation is designed to eliminate duplication, make the
enviromnental rules clearer, and allow us to streamline the approvals
process. It will enable MOE to deliver the approvals program in a more
efficient manner by focusing on enviromnentally significant activities
without compromising the protection of the enviromnent.
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Ralph Goodale, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, informing the
Municipality ofClarington that he has had the opportunity to consult with
his Cabinet colleagues on the proposals brought forward by Clarington,
Hope Township and the Town of Port Hope, for the local long-term
management of local low-level radioactive wastes. Ministers supported
the communities' proposals for managing the wastes locally, and have
given him a mandate to negotiate legal agreements with each community
on the terms and conditions under which this would be done. He is
writing to us not only to inform us of this positive development, but also
to outline the next steps as he sees them. Mr. Goodale would like to begin
negotiations on the legal agreements as soon as possible in the new year.
Mr. Whelan is the Director General, Energy Resources Branch, Natural
Resources Canada.
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His staff will be in touch with the Municipality of Clarington shortly to set
up an appropriate time to meet. He would like to return to his Cabinet
colleagues sometime next year to seek approval of the negotiated
agreements and to seek authority to move to the next phase, which is the
enviromnental assessment and regulatory review.
(Received for Information)
Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk, York Region, forwarding, for our
information, the appended Clause No.2 contained in Report No. 13 of the
Regional Planning Committee headed The Oak Ridges Moraine - Towards
a Long-Term Strategy, which was adopted, as amended.
(Received for Information)
Watson Reed, Manager - Licencing, Toronto District, Industry Canada,
Spectrum Management, Room 909- 9th Floor, 55 St Clair Avenue East,
Toronto, M4T 1M2, advising that Industry Canada has instituted specific
procedures to ensure that municipalities or local land-use authorities are
aware of significant antenna structures proposed within their jurisdictional
boundaries and that the Municipality of Clarington also has an opportunity
to influence the location of the structures while not unduly prohibiting the
development of radiocommunication facilities. They are also striving to
ensure that local officials and ultimately the general public are better
informed about the procedures and the role ofland-use authorities as it
relates to the process.
(Received for Information)
Ontario Property Assessment Corporation Newsletter for the month of
December 1999.
Resolution #C-3-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Correspondence Item I - 8 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
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Resolution #C-4-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-3-00 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
'THAT Marie Marano, Treasurer, be nominated to sit on the OPAC
Board of Directors, should a vacancy occur."
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The foregoing Resolution #C-3-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED
AS AMENDED."
Sally Barrie, Administrator, Durham Region Community Care
Association, 26 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville, LlC 3A2, expressing
thanks for the opportunity to publicize their volunteer recruitment
campaign in "Clarington Today". Jennifer Cooke initiated the idea of
using the actual recruitment material and was able to pull the information
from a disc supplied by their promotion company. Over the past few
months they have had I 0 inquiries and 6 actual registrations of new
volunteers who came to them as a result of reading the article in
Clarington Today. They were delighted to welcome these new volunteers.
Resolution #C-5-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Correspondence Item I - 11 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
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Resolution #C-6-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-5-00 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
'THAT a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to
Jennifer Cooke, Marketing and Tourism Officer."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-5-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED
AS AMENDED."
Patrick W. Olive, Commissioner, Region of Durham, writing to the
Honourable Ernie Hardeman, advising that the community along with the
Region of Durham, Economic Development and Tourism Department are
extremely disappointed with his recent announcement to close several of
his field offices, and in particular the Port Perry office, since this is the
only one located in the Greater Toronto Area. Replacement by access to
the Internet is simply not practical for the small operator, and does not
reach the majority of his clientele.
Resolution #C-7-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Correspondence Item I - 15 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
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Resolution #C-8-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-7-00 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and that a letter be forwarded to the Honourable Ernie Hardeman
advising that the Council of the Municipality of Clarington endorses
the position of the Region of Durham with respect to the closing of
several of his field offices."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-7-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED
AS AMENDED."
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising that the International
Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) is forcing its members to stop working
as volunteers in other municipal fire departments. The IAFF has obtained
a legal opinion which states that in Ontario the union has the right to expel
any of its members who are also working as part-time fire fighters in
volunteer fire departments. Employment contracts often prevent expelled
union members from continuing to act as full time fire fighters for the
municipality that is their primary employer. Despite the concerns of many
fire fighters, in a meeting earlier this month the Ontario Chapter voted to
pursue this option. Various locals have begun to inform their members
that they must cease working as volunteers or face expulsion - and the loss
of their full time job. The IAFF has given its members until
December 31,1999 to resign as volunteers. AMO has contacted the
Ministry of the Solicitor General to make them aware of the problems and
to seek their assistance in ensuring that Ontario's communities remain safe
in this regard. To end the labour chaos within volunteer municipal fire
departments that this ultimatum is creating, the Province must help
municipalities to protect the rights of full time fire fighters to work as part
time volunteers in other municipal departments if they so choose.
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Resolution #C-9-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Correspondence Item 1- 20 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-l 0-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-9-00 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and referred to the Fire Chief for review and preparation of a report
to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration
Committee."
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The foregoing Resolution #C-9-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED
AS AMENDED."
Pat Breton, Press Secretary, Natural Resources Canada, advising that the
low-level radioactive waste sites in Port Hope, Hope Township and
Clarington are now a step closer to being cleaned up. The Government of
Canada and municipal councils are ready to negotiate legal agreements for
the local long-term management of these wastes. Port Hope, Hope
Township and Clarington have each developed storage proposals for their
own low-level radioactive wastes. The Government will negotiate
separate legal agreements to carry out the projects with each of the
municipalities. Following negotiations with each ofthe local
municipalities, Minister Goodale will take the initial results back to the
federal Cabinet to review the proposed terms of the agreements prior to
signature, and to obtain Cabinet approval for the next phase of the project,
detailed technical and scientific studies and regulatory review.
Consultation will be ongoing. The projects must also be reviewed under
appropriate regulations, including those under the Canadian
Enviromnental Assessment Act and the Atomic Energy Control Act.
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Resolution #C-II-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Correspondence Item I - 24 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-12-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-II-00 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and that a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to
Harvey Thompson, Port Granby Advisory Committee."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-II-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED
AS AMENDED."
Resolution #C-13-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the
exception ofItems D - 6 through D - 11, inclusive.
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Correspondence from Jean Baylis, 3 Prout Drive, Bowmanville, L1C 4A3,
reporting her disappointment to hear of an increase in dog licensing in
Bowmanville. Not just an increase but a $5.00 increase to what she paid
last year. That is almost a 75% increase. Ms. Baylis was in City Hall in
September to find out about the dog tags and if any increases, decreases
and as usual her early purchase. The ladies at the desk said no increases,
no mention of microchipping and there was nothing posted. She called
over to City Hall on December 6 to check and see if the 2000 tags were in
and double checking the cost. The lady said it is now $13.00 with a $5.00
discount for microchipping. Ms. Baylis spoke with Councillor Young and
found out that the increase was passed in June 1999. The least someone
could have done was post the increases for all to see and decide about
microchipping, licensing, immunization, early purchase or whatever they
thought was best for them and their pets. But no mention, no apology for
wrong information. Her other concern is not only the increase but also the
cat licensing. If licensing is so expensive then she bets that no one will be
licensing their cat let alone their dog. So if there is going to be licensing
for dogs and cats at least make it acceptable for owners. Speak with your
local vets about reducing microchipping, immunization etc.
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Linda 1. Laliberte, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Ganaraska
Region Conservation Authority, advising that at the December 16, 1999,
Full Authority meeting the members received the 2000 Preliminary
Budget for information. The members requested that the budget be
forwarded to the watershed municipalities for their consideration of the
2000 levy included in the budget. This budget has been prepared on the
basis that the watershed municipalities will maintain the levy levels of
1999. The general levy for our municipality is $144,946.66. The Full
Authority recognizes that municipalities are facing some uncertainties as
they continue with the restructuring talks. In order to assist the
municipalities, the Authority has forwarded the levy figures and are
notifYing each municipality that the levies will be finalized at the January
20,2000 Full Authority meeting. It is important that our municipality's
comments be received prior to January 20, 2000, meeting as once the vote
is taken the decision is binding.
(Correspondence referred to the Treasury
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Correspondence from Vivian L. Ambrose, 5191 Enfield Road, Hampton
LOB 110, providing a petition from citizens of the Mitchell's Corner area
about prayer in the Council chamber. They very much appreciate the
stand that the Mayor and Councillors have taken to continue having prayer
at the Council meetings.
(Advise of actions taken in this regard)
Sherry Bonazza, Darlington Soccer Club Inc. President, advising Council
that she is the newly elected President of the Darlington Soccer Club
(DSC) and identifYing items for improvement to Clarington Soccer Fields.
The Soccer Fields at Darlington have become a lifesaver for the club, as
they are experiencing tremendous growth and they are much appreciated.
Darlington Fields have become the premier soccer facility within
Clarington and are quickly becoming a major soccer venue within Durham
and the GTA, based on both District and League requests they receive for
hosting events. Over the summer their club hosts various tournaments at
these fields which attracts teams from all over Ontario to our community.
The upcoming year sees Ontario 2000 Games coming to Durham Region,
with Clarington hosting Men's Soccer. This will be an excellent
opportunity to showcase the Darlington Fields. She identifies several
items for improvement to the soccer fields which the Darlington Soccer
Club would welcome the opportunity to discuss with the municipality.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Public Works)
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising that the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario on November 26,1999, passed the Association's
2000 budget which provided that membership fees be calculated using the
most current household data available from the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing and that the fees rates be increased by 0% over 1999
fee rates. Our municipality's fee of$7,105.00 was based on a total of
22,136 households as reported by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
(Correspondence referred to the Treasury
Department with approval to pay the
invoice)
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Oak Ridges
Moraine
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Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board,
advising that on December 3,1999, requesting Council's endorsement of
the following resolution passed by the Greater Toronto Services Board
regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine when it amended and adopted Clause 1
of Countryside & Environment Working Group Report No.4:
"THAT the Greater Toronto Services Board urge the Province of
Ontario to ensure that no more approvals be given to proposed
development or aggregate applications going through the process
for six months in the Oak Ridges Moraine, and that during that
period, the Province, in collaboration with the Regions of York,
Durham and Peel, the City of Toronto and other stakeholders,
prepare a Policy Statement for the Oak Ridges Moraine; and as
well, the Regions of York, Durham and Peel complete their Long
Term Strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine;
In the alternative, the Board indicates that it expects the Province
to put a policy regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine into effect
immediately, using the 1994 Oak Ridges Moraine Alliance
document as a basis.
And be it further resolved that the Board further requests the
Province to:
1.
Immediately reconfirm the Provincial interest in the
protection and enhancement of the Oak Ridges Moraine
under the Planning Act;
Immediately adopt the 1994 Oak Ridges Moraine strategy
as interim provincial policy;
Commit funds and staff resources to update the 1994
Strategy within 6 months;
Commit to adopt a definitive Provincial Policy Statement
within 6 months;
Assist in the preparation of stringent performance standards
to be applied to all developments and a monitoring program
to measure the impacts of development on the Oak Ridges
Moraine;
Provide a scientifically based provincial groundwater
policy; and
Match funds that the Regions/Cities commit to the purchase
of particularly sensitive areas on the Oak Ridges Moraine.
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OMAFRA
Field Offices
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And be if further resolved that the Board also requests the Province
to actively participate in OMB hearings to ensure the protection of
the Oak Ridges Moraine and of the Provincial interest; and
That the Federal Govermnent commit funds and staff resources to
assist in the protection and management of the Oak Ridges
Moraine and recognize the important role the Oak Ridges Moraine
plays in the Great Lakes' water quality and quantity."
Resolution #C-14-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the resolution of the Greater Toronto Services Board regarding the
Oak Ridges Moraine, Clause 1 of Countryside Enviromnent Working
Group, Report #4 be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Brad Knight, Clerk, Corporation of the Township of Grey, R.R. #3,
Brussels, NOG IHO, advising that the Township of Grey on
December 20, 1999, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS recent announcements by the Ontario Minister of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs have announced the closure of
35 OMAFRA agricultural field offices and proposes to replace the
field offices with 13 resource centres, seven "co-locations" and six
northern sites;
AND WHEREAS the agricultural industry is presently operating in
an era of low commodity prices and increasing public scrutiny and
demands, the net result of which is an increasingly stressful
enviromnent for our Ontario Farmers;
AND WHEREAS the impact of the agricultural industry on the
Provincial economy is significant as evidenced by the fact that
1996 farm gate sales in Ontario amount to 7.8 billion;
AND WHEREAS the closing of OMAFRA offices and concerns
about the accessibility of agricultural information and services
raises questions about the Province's commitment to maintain a
significant presence in the Ontario agricultural sector;
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D- 8
Crime Control
Commission
Certificate
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NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the
Township of Grey hereby petitions the Minister of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs to cancel the reorganization of its field
offices and that the Ministry should immediately commence a
consultation process with agricultural organizations and interested
stakeholders to ascertain the needs and requirements of our Ontario
Farmers;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that copies of this resolution
be circulated to municipalities in the Province of Ontario for their
consideration and endorsement and that copies of their
endorsement be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister
of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and their local M.P.P."
Resolution #C-15-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the resolution of the Township of Grey regarding the closure of35
OMAFRA agricultural field offices be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Ontario Crime Control Commission, 25 Grosvenor Street, I st Floor,
Toronto, M7 A 1 Y 6, announcing the third annual Ontario Crime Control
Commission Certificate for Excellence Program. This is an opportunity to
recognize the efforts of community groups, law enforcement agencies and
individuals who have led the way in preventing and combating crime in
Ontario. They invite the Municipality of Clarington to nominate two
individuals or organizations from our community to receive the 1999
Ontario Crime Control Commission Certificate for Excellence. They
suggest that the municipality consider nominating a law enforcement
practitioner or team that has made an innovative contribution to the safety
and wellbeing of our community; and an individual or community group
who has led a successful crime prevention initiative. They look forward to
receiving our award nominations as soon as possible prior to
March 1, 2000.
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Chalk River
Laboratories
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January 10, 2000
Resolution #C-16-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington nominate the
Durham Regional Police Services, 16 Division and the Newcastle
Ratepayers' Association to receive the 1999 Ontario Crime Control
Commissions Certificate for Excellence in recognition of their Newcastle
Village Constable Pilot Project.
"CARRIED"
Pam Hillock, Deputy Town Clerk, Town ofNewmarket, advising that the
Council of the Town ofNewmarket on November 15, 1999, passed the
following resolution:
"WHEREAS Newmarket Council endorsed the Resolution of the
Ottawa Valley Economic Development County of Renfrew's
Resolution at its meeting on November 1, 1999, regarding the
impact of the end of operation of the National Research Universal
reactor at the Chalk River Laboratories in 2005;
WHEREAS if the existing facility if not replaced, it will result in
an end to this type of research in Canada;
WHEREAS the National Research Council of Canada and Atomic
Energy of Canada Limited are proposing a new facility to ensure
the continuation and augmentation of two critical functions now
performed at Chalk River Laboratories by the existing NRU;
WHEREAS the laboratory is needed for a testing facility to
advance the CANDU power reactor design;
WHEREAS the loss of the NRU Reactor with no replacement will
have a devastating economic impact on the Province of Ontario
and Canada;
WHEREAS the loss ofNRU Reactor with no replacement will
result in the loss of Canada's brightest and best research scholars
in the field of testing and hinder Canada's transition to a
knowledge-based economy;
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GTSB
Workshop
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WHEREAS the Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (AECL) is an
Ontario-based science, technology, engineering and market
company with commercial revenues of about $600 Million;
WHEREAS the G.T.A. is home to 70 of the AECL's main
CANDU Suppliers in Ontario and York Region is home to 15 of
these companies;
WHEREAS the new proposed facility will advance the health
sciences (bio membranes, plastics, food and drugs) and could
dramatically effect the future of Canada's health care system;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of
the Corporation of the Town ofNewmarket:
1.
THAT the Town of Newmarket strongly requests the
Government of Canada to proceed with the development of
the Canadian Neutron Facility at the Chalk River
Laboratories.
2. THAT this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in
the Greater Toronto Area and our local members of
Provincial and Federal Parliament, for endorsement."
Resolution #C-17 -00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board,
1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, M3J 2P3, advising that the Greater
Toronto Services Board on December 3, 1999, adopted clause 2 of
Transportation Committee Report No.6 directing that the Proceedings of
the GTSB Transportation Funding Workshop be forwarded to all Councils
in the GTA and Hamilton-Wentworth for their endorsement.
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COMMUNICATIONS
D-11
Mercury
Emissions
S08.PU
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report # 1
G.P.A. Report
January 3, 2000
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January 10, 2000
Resolution #C-18-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Clause 2 of the Transportation Committee Report #6 be endorsed
by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Councillor John Filion, Chair, Board of Health for the City of Toronto
Health Unit, advising that the Board of Health at its meeting on
November 15, 1999, had before it a report (November 4,1999) from the
Medical Officer of Health providing information and recommendations on
the Canada Wide Standard (CWS) being developed for mercury emissions
from coal-fired generating stations. The Board of Health adopted the
aforementioned report and, in so doing, directed that this report be
forwarded to all municipalities in the Province with a population of 50,000
people for information and endorsement.
Resolution #C-19-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Canada Wide Standard being developed for mercury emissions
from coal-fired generating stations be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-20-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on January 3, 2000, be approved.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Report #2
Vicious Dog
Declaration
Abernethy
PI4.AN
Report #3
Appointment of
Inspectors
HOO.HU
Confidential
Reports
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January 10, 2000
Resolution #C-21-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CD-03-00 be tabled to allow the Solicitor to report on the
validity of the Municipality's by-law.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-22-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report WD-03-00 be received;
THAT the by-law attached to Report WD-03-00 be passed, amending
By-laws 89-173 and 92-87 as follows:
a)
THAT the name "Gregg Powless" be deleted from Schedule 'B' of
By-law 89-173 and Schedule 'A' of By-law 92-87;
b) THAT Mr. Joseph Bonura be appointed as Inspector for the
Municipality of Clarington effective Monday, January 10, 2000,
and that his name be added to Schedule 'B' of By-law 89-173; and
c) THAT Mr. George Christenson be appointed as a temporary
Plumbing Inspector for the Municipality of Clarington effective
Monday, January 10,2000 to Friday, March 3,2000, and that his
name be added to Schedule' A' of By-law 92-87.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-23-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Confidential Report ADMIN-6-00 and Confidential Report
SOLIC-I-00 be referred to the end ofthe agenda to be considered during a
"closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Report #6
Outsourcing
of Tax Bills
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January 10, 2000
Resolution #C-24-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report TR-02-00 be received;
THAT the quotation for the printing, folding, inserting and mailing of tax
bills from Cover-All Computer Services Ltd., Markham be accepted;
THAT pending satisfactory service from Cover-All Computer Services
Ltd., the existing mailing, folding and inserting equipment be sold as
surplus equipment in accordance with the Purchasing by-law;
THAT the By-law marked Schedule "A", attached to Report TR-02-00,
authorizing the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to enter into the necessary
agreement be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-25-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the Confidential verbal report of the Chief Administrative Officer
regarding a personnel matter be referred to the end of the agenda to be
considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-26-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Council recess for 15 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 8: 15 p.m.
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January 10,2000
Resolution #C-27-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CD-03-00 be lifted from the table.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-28-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Report CD-03-00 be received; and
THAT the vicious dog declaration served on Colin Abernethy be upheld.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-29-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the delegation of Libby Racansky be referred to the Director of
Planning and Development for review and preparation of a report to be
submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and
THAT Libby Racansky be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-30-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws and that the
said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
2000-01
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle (Petro-Canada)
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OTHER BUSINESS
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January 10,2000
2000-02
being a by-law to amend By-law 92-87, a by-law to
Appoint Plumbing Inspectors for the Municipality of
Clarington
2000-03
being a by-law to amend By-law 89-173, a by-law
respecting the appointment of a Chief Building Official and
Building Inspectors for the Municipality of Clarington
2000-04
being a by-law to amend By-law 83-83, as amended, a
by-law to constitute a Committee of Adjustment for the
Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Planning Act
1983
2000-05
being a by-law to enter into an agreement between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Cover-
All Computer Services Ltd., Markham, Ontario, to
outsource the tax bills
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-31-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2000-01 to 2000-05,
inclusive be approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Mutton thanked Mayor Hamre and Staff for their work in
putting together an excellent levee which was held on January 9, 2000.
Mayor Hamre provided an overview of the Governance Issue and advised
that following the Regional seminar scheduled for January 10 and 11,
2000, the Regional Chair will be visiting the various Councils and
updating them on this very important issue.
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"Closed"
Session of
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January 10,2000
Resolution #C-32-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting be "closed" for the purpose of discussing personnel
matters and a legal matter.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-33-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council, with the
exception ofItem 2.6 of Confidential Report SOLIC-I-00 be ratified.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Schell stated a declaration of pecuniary interest during the
"closed" session of Council and refrained from discussion and voting on
the following matter and the confirming by-law. Councillor Schell
indicated that Section 2.6 of Confidential Report SOLIC-I-00 directly
relates to his employer Blue Circle Canada Inc.
Resolution #C-34-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session as they relate to
Section 2.6 of Confidential Report SOLIC-I-00 be ratified.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-35-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-06 being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings ofthe Council of the Municipality ofClarington
at this meeting held on the 10th day of January 2000, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
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CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-36-00
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January 10, 2000
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the third and [mal reading of By-law 2000-06 be approved.
Resolution #C-37-00
"CARRIED"
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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