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Present Were:
Also Present:
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
February 7, 2000
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, February 7, 2000, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor 1. Mutton
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor 1. Rowe
Councillor 1. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director, Community Services, J. Caruana
Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Treasurer, M. Marano
Manager Development and Review Branch, L. Taylor
Director, Public Works, S. Vokes
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Schell stated that he would be making a disclosure of
pecuniary interest with respect to the presentation of Blue Circle Cement
Community Relations Committee.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Resolution #C-63-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
January 24, 2000, be approved.
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Councillor Schell stated a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect the
following presentation and vacated his chair. Councillor Schell indicated
that he is employed by Blue Circle Cement.
Lynn Davidson and David Ashcroft, Co-Chairs, Blue Circle Cement
Community Relations Committee, c/o 400 Waverley Road South,
Bowmanville, L1C 3K3 presented the Committee's annual report for
1998/1999. They indicated that the purpose of the Committee was to
build on the improved relationship and create an opportunity for open
dialogue between the Committee and Blue Circle Cement. In order to
fulfil the mandate, eight meetings have been held and a survey was
completed as a tool for issue prioritisation. Issues to be addressed, in
order of priority, included:
. Air quality emissions and dust;
. Vibrations, blasting and cracked basements;
· Noise, diesel smells and scheduled removal of overburden;
· Dock operations, expansion and screening;
· Schedule of work as it relates to the principles of understanding;
. Noise from plant, crushers, etc;
. Shoreline erosion;
. Other issues as they arise
They noted that as the year progressed, the nature of the meetings has
transformed from an "issue and concern based format" toward one of
information sharing and problem resolution. The members have
concluded that the improved relations between all parties has continued to
move in a very positive direction and they are recommending Council
support the continuation of the Committee and its mandate.
George Khouri, President and Victoria Greene, Business Development
Officer, Clarington Board of Trade, P.O. Box 434, Bowmanville, L1C 3Z2
presented the Board's 2000 annual work program and proposed budget to
Council. They outlined their proposed work program as follows:
· Goal # 1 - increase Board membership to 500;
· Goal #2 - raise profile of Board in the community;
. Goal #3 - complete marketing plan;
. Goal #4 - proactive contact with businesses;
· Goal #5 - increase awareness oflocal businesses;
· Goal #6 - become the main business development resource in
Clarington.
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Victoria Greene described how the Board plans on obtaining their goals
for the Year 2000. George Khouri presented the proposed 2000 budget in
which they have broken out the costs associated with running a Board of
Trade office for 500 members with part-time staff. He requested that
Council speedily approve the contents of the annual work program and
proposed budget and that the previously agreed amount of $75,000 for
their services in the Year 2000 be forwarded as soon as possible.
Leon Sterling, 7 Hillhurst Crescent, Courtice, L1 E 2A5 was called but was
not present.
Terry Bums, 9 Claret Road, Courtice, L1E 1 WI advised prior to the
meeting that it was necessary for him to reschedule his delegation.
Resolution #C-64-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved
with the exception ofItem I - 8.
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Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
January 18,2000.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated
January 20, 2000.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated
November 15, 1999.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated
December 16,1999.
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Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising
that the Council of the City of Os haw a, at its meeting held
January 17,2000, passed the following resolution:
"THAT as a result of the overwhelming mandate given to us by the
citizens of our city in the 1996 referendum and in the 1997
municipal election, the Council of the City of Os haw a continues to
oppose Oshawa's involvement in any amalgamation, political or
administrative, with the City of Toronto or with any other body
dominated by the City of Toronto;
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Leaders of the two Opposition parties, the Regional Municipality
of Durham and its member municipalities, all Durham MPP's and
MP's and to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario."
(Received for Information)
Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising
that the Council of the City of Oshawa, at its meeting held
January 17,2000, passed the following resolution:
'THAT the Council of the City of Oshawa endorses the draft
position of the Region of Durham to strike a committee, comprised
of the Regional Chair and the eight Mayors of the area
municipalities, to review the Region's involvement with the
Greater Toronto Services Board and that the Council agrees to
consult with the Regional Municipality as it develops a position on
GTSB reform;
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Leaders of two Opposition parties, the Regional Municipality of
Durham and its member municipalities, all Durham MPP's and
MP's, the Greater Toronto Services Board, all other GTA
municipalities and to the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario."
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Michael Power, AMO President, advising of registration for the 2000
AMO Annual Conference. After the tremendous success ofthe 1999
AMO Annual Conference, they have been overwhelmed with requests to
register for the 2000 AMO Annual Conference. As a result, they are
already providing us with the opportunity to register and realize
substantial savings. By registering early, before the Early Bird deadline,
AMO members can save more than 30% over the on site fee. To mark the
new millennium, the AMO Annual Conference is being held in the
nation's capital from August 13 - 16,2000. As our host, Ottawa has
pledged to make this conference a truly memorable event. As local
government officials, we all face considerable challenges. Over a dozen
practical workshops will be offered that will ensure that we receive critical
and timely solutions to these challenges. As well, AMO will be inviting
senior Cabinet and provincial government officials to answer our
questions and hear our concerns.
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Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising
that the Council of the City of Oshawa, at its meeting held
January 17,2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS our participation on the Greater Toronto Services
Board is fundamentally in opposition to the expressed will of the
citizens of our City;
AND WHEREAS in its current configuration, the GTSB facilitates
the domination of smaller municipalities, including Oshawa, by the
City of Toronto and the larger municipalities on the GTSB;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Oshawa
continues to oppose our forced participation in the current Greater
Toronto Services Board;
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Leaders of the two Opposition parties, the Regional Municipality
of Durham and its member municipalities, all Durham MPP's and
MP's and to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario."
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Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising
that the Council of the City of Oshawa, at its meeting held
January 17,2000, passed the following resolution:
"THAT the Council of the City of Oshawa endorses the draft
position of the Region of Durham that supports the retention of a
modified two tier system of Regional Government, with the
slimmed down Regional Government acting as an agent of the
lower tier;
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Leaders of the two Opposition parties, the Regional Municipality
of Durham and its member municipalities, all Durham MPP's and
MP's and to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario."
(Received for Information)
Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising
that the Council of the City of Oshawa, at its meeting held
January 17,2000, passed the following resolution:
"THAT, in recognition of the Province's direction in pursuing the
reduction in the number of municipalities, the Council of the City
of Oshawa endorses the draft position of the Region of Durham
that supports and encourages potential amalgamations or
governance reform processes;
AND THAT Council further agrees to actively work with the
Region and our neighbouring municipalities to develop an action
plan by
June 30, 2000, and to work towards a final report by no later than
June 30, 2001;
AND THAT full public consultation be held;
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Leaders of the two Opposition parties, the Regional Municipality
of Durham and its member municipalities, all Durham MPP's and
MP's and to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario."
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Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising
that the Council of the City of Oshawa, at its meeting held
January 17, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"THAT in order to facilitate consultation between the Region of
Durham and its member municipalities, the Council of the City of
Oshawa agrees to:
I. endorse the proposed Public Works Who Does What
review, and directs our staff to continue to work with the
staff of the Region and area municipalities to prepare a
comprehensive report to be tabled at the Regional Council
and at the Councils of the area municipalities by
May 31, 2000;
2. review its participation in the Durham Insurance Pool and
forward its position to the Regional Council by no later
than March 31, 2000;
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work with the Region and area municipalities to facilitate
the completion of the Provincial Offences Act review
process by no later than April I , 2000, in order to meet a
target implementation date of April 1, 2001;
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work with the Region and area municipalities to strengthen
the Area Municipal Fire Services by directing our staff to
investigate, prioritise and report on the following items:
development of a joint emergency medical services
training program
joint purchase of fire flashover simulation
equipment
development of automatic aid response programs
participation in Regional co-operative purchasing
group
joint fire communications resource centre
development of a Regional arson investigation task
force
joint purchase of aerial apparatus with the York
Region co-operative purchasing group
any other services that be similarly beneficial across
area municipal boundaries.
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AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Leaders of the two Opposition parties, the Regional Municipality
of Durham and its member municipalities, all Durham MPP's and
MP's and to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario."
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Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising
that the Council of the City of Oshawa, at its meeting held
January 17, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"THAT the Council of the City of Oshawa endorses the draft
position of the Region of Durham that indicates that the Region
will review the issue of the number of politicians in Durham
Region after the receipt of the local government studies and their
outcomes; and,
FURTHER, the Council endorses the draft position that the issue
of direct or indirect election of the Regional Chair is to be
reviewed at the same time as the number of politicians;
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Leaders ofthe two Opposition parties, the Regional Municipality
of Durham and its member municipalities, all Durham MPP's and
MP's and to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario."
(Received for Information)
Thomas W. Flood, Co-Chair, Ontario Summer Games 2000, c/o Town of
Ajax, providing a copy of the second issue of the Ontario Summer Games
2000 newsletter. Through this, it is the desire of the Games Organizing
Committee to keep all regional and local municipal Councils informed as
to how things are evolving.
(Received for Information)
Axel P. Starck, Executive Vice President Distribution, Veridian
Connections, acknowledging our letter of January 5, 2000, regarding
Veridian Connection's policy on development costs. John Wiersma,
President and CEO of their parent company Veridian Corporation has met
and continues to participate with representatives of Durham UDI and the
Durham Home Builders Group to explain their position on and their goals
for this issue.
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The Honourable Paul Martin, Minister of Finance, thanking the
Municipality for the letter in support of a resolution by the Regional
Municipality of Durham regarding income tax legislation relating to film
production in Canada. The Durham Resolution recommends the
elimination of provisions in the Income Tax Act that require foreign actors
working on Canadian productions to pay income tax on the full amount of
their earnings in Canada. The resolution also recommends that the Fihn or
Video Production Services Tax Credit (FVPSTC) remain unchanged. The
FVPSTC generally supports foreign producers. In 1999, a private-sector
film advisory group recommended to the Minister of Canadian Heritage,
the Honourable Sheila Copps, that the FVPSTC be made available only to
Canadian producers. While the group's recommendations do not represent
government policy, its recommendations and advice are sought and
seriously considered by the government. He understands that the
Department of Canadian Heritage is continuing to consider the report of
the advisory group. Regarding the issue of the payment of tax by non-
resident actors, he would like to mention that income taxes paid in Canada
by non-residents can generally be credited against their tax liability in
their country ofresidence. For U.S. residents, for instance, a foreign tax
credit against U.S. federal taxes almost completely offsets Canadian taxes.
That is, the imposition of tax by Canada will simply re-direct tax from the
U.S. government to the Canadian government. This relief is provided for
in the Canada-U.S. Income Tax Convention. In the case of state taxes,
however, California and some other U.S. states have not adopted the
Canada-U.S. Income Tax Convention agreed to by the U.S. federal
government. Consequently, there may be a slight overlap of taxation for
residents of those states. This state tax issue is currently under review by
the Film Industry Advisory Committee of the Canada Customs and
Revenue Agency (CCRA). The advisory committee is reviewing the
concerns expressed by the film industry as a result ofthe CCRA's
compliance initiative requiring all non-resident actors to file income tax
returns in accordance with Canadian law.
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L.J. Mikulich, City Clerk, Clerk's Division, Legal Services Department,
City of Brampton, 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton, L6Y 4R2,
advising that the City of Brampton passed the following resolution on
January 17,2000:
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"WHEREAS it is known that Brampton was first settled some 180
or more years ago; and
WHEREAS Brampton was incorporated as a village in 1853; and
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WHEREAS Brampton was established as the County Seat; and
WHEREAS Brampton was incorporated as a town in 1873; and
WHEREAS Brampton became a City in 1974; and
WHEREAS Brampton has a long and rich history of community
and growth; and
WHERAS the City of Brampton continues to experience growth
and will soon be the third largest city in Ontario; and
WHEREAS Brampton is a unique diverse community with a
population of over 300,000 that is expected to double in the next
twenty years; and
WHEREAS the Provincial Govermnent has given strong indication
by recent action in other communities that government
restructuring and the amalgamation of municipalities are
possibilities that exist in the future of the 905 Area within the
Greater Toronto Area including the Region of Peel and the City of
Brampton; and
WHEREAS Brampton wants to ensure that any restructuring of
local government has a positive benefit to its constituents and that
those constituents have a voice in their future; and
WHEREAS such restructuring has resulted in the creation of
municipalities with single tiered governments; and
WHEREAS the Provincial Government has given other indications
that Municipalities, such as Brampton, have an opportunity to put
forward or to take some steps on their own to restructure
government; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the City of Brampton
formally notifY the Provincial Government by correspondence of
our desire and intention to continue to exist as an independent, self
governing Municipality as either a two-tier format or as a one-tier
city; and further
THAT the City of Brampton Council will immediately embark on
a plan that will:
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downsize government by 2003
explore single tier versus two tier governance models
include community consultation with the residential and
business community, local Provincial Members of
Parliament, the Town ofCaledon and the Region of Peel
address realigning ward boundaries
consider financial implications on assessment and tax
payers
respect its position in the Greater Toronto Area; and
FURTHER, that a Committee of Council be established for the
above-noted purposes; and
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THAT this recommendation be circulated to the Region of
Durham, City of Os haw a, Municipality ofClarington, Town of
Ajax, Town of Pickering, Town of Whitby, Township of Brock,
Township ofScugog, Township ofUxbridge, Region of Halton,
City of Burlington, Town of Halton Hills, Town of Milton, Town
ofOakville, Region of York, City of Vaughan, Town of Aurora,
Town of Markham, Town of Georgina, Town of Richmond Hill,
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Town of East Gwillimbury,
Town ofNewmarket, Township of King, City of Mississauga,
Town of Caledon and the Region of Peel."
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Tim M. Jones, Mayor, Town of Aurora, advising that the Council of the
Town of Aurora on January 11,2000, passed the following resolution:
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"WHEREAS the Town of Aurora recognized in the mid 1990's
that the demands on growth were so great that it undertook a
growth management study, which had the effect oftemporarily
freezing new development while the study was being conducted;
AND WHEREAS the Town has already established a precedence
on a freeze in development through this process;
AND WHEREAS the Town has continued to receive applications
for development on the Oak Ridges Moraine and considers the
timeliness of this issue crucial;
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NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Aurora advises
the Region of York that it will not support the Region's Oak
Ridges Moraine Strategy review unless the following conditions
are implemented as part of the review:
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1. that a freeze be implemented immediately for any
development on the Oak Ridges Moraine;
2. that no grandfathering of development applications be
considered until the long term strategy is completed;
3. that the Region request the Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing to implement a Minister's Order thereby
ensuring that no development applications are approved
during the study;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be circulated to
the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Minister of
Enviromnent, and the Mayors of the municipalities within York,
Peel and Durham Regions."
(Received for Information)
Associations of Municipalities of Ontario, advising that the Federal
government's Standing Committee on Finance has recommended the
creation of a long term infrastructure program in partnership with the
Provinces and Municipalities.
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council
of the Region of Durham on January 26, 2000, passed the following
recommendations:
"a) THAT an Interim 2000 Regional Tax Levy be imposed on
the Area Municipalities for all property tax classes;
b) THAT the amount due from each Area Municipality by
equivalent to 50% of their respective share of the 1999
Regional Taxes;
c) THAT the Interim 2000 Regional Tax Levy be paid by the
Area Municipalities in two installments, fourteen days
subsequent to the two installment due dates established by
each Area Municipality for the collection of their respective
interim municipal property taxes;
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d) THAT the Regional Clerk be requested to advise the Area
Municipalities ofthe imposition of the Interim 2000
Regional Tax levy for all property tax classes; and
e) THAT the requisite by-law be approved."
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council
ofthe Region of Durham on January 26, 2000, passed the following
recommendation regarding confirmation ofthe Region's AAA Credit
Rating by Moody's Investors Services:
"a)
THAT Report #2000-F-02 from RJ. Clapp, Commissioner
of Finance, be received for information; and
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THAT a copy of Report #2000-F-02 of the Commissioner
of Finance be forwarded to Area Municipalities and School
Boards."
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region
of Durham on January 26, 2000, passed the following resolution regarding
the Race Relations Committee:
"a) THAT Report #1999-A-59 of the Chief Administrative
Officer be received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of this report be sent to the Area
Municipalities, existing Race Relations Committees,
School Boards, and
Mr. Roland Rutland."
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
dated January 18, 2000.
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council
of the Region of Durham on January 26, 2000, passed the following
resolution regarding Status Report - Highway 401 Improvements:
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"a) THAT Joint Report #2000-J-l of the Commissioners of
Planning, Works and Finance be received for information
and a copy of this report be forwarded to all municipalities
within the Region; and
b) THAT a detailed financing strategy for the Highway 401
improvements and related Regional road work be included
in the 2000 Regional Road Servicing and Financing
Study."
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Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, regarding a "Made in Durham
Solution" before the Province takes action and imposes one. Regional
Councillors unanimously adopted eight resolutions outlining restructuring
plans from their recent retreat. Although a good start, local municipal
Councils, without being given a clear direction or process will now be
asked to endorse these resolutions. The recommendations do not outline
or define what is meant by a modified 2-tier system, a slimmed-down
Region, nor does it detail what is meant by "acting as an agent of the
lower tier". The recommendations also encourage municipalities to
amalgamate but did not offer up the elimination of Regional Government
as an option. The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce has strongly
advocated that government must be more cost effective, efficient and
accountable to the people. One stop shopping for government services is
important to both business and citizens. This process should only be
looked upon as a first step to achieving I-tier governance. The Chamber
recognizes that all councillors in all municipalities must make difficult
decisions but they believe it is very important that the elected officials
consider all the available options, for the taxpayers must live with those
decisions. They encourage us to look beyond our municipal or regional
borders. Now is the time to map out the long-term future for our
communities. The Chamber is concerned that none of the resolutions
considered the elimination of Regional Government. They have
advocated that in any review of region wide governance the elimination of
the Upper Tier "Regional Government" must be considered. Without it
being considered, elected officials are not giving their constituents all the
options. All municipalities must look at regional services, community
demographics, census market areas, transportation infrastructure, common
issues and common services with the purpose of creating more efficiency
and eliminating duplication.
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Ontario Power Generation, 700 University Avenue, Toronto, M5G lX6,
advising Council of the garmna ray survey results. An airborne survey of
gamma radiation sources near the Pickering and Darlington nuclear
generating stations has found no unexpected sources of man-made garmna
radiation beyond the stations' boundaries. The survey, carried out in
October 1999, showed natural sources of garmna radiation from
potassium, uranium and thorium were prevalent across the survey grid,
which extended 10 kilometres beyond the boundaries of the two stations.
However, they were within the normal values for Ontario, as reported by
the Geological Survey of Canada. As expected, man-made sources of
cesium-136, cobalt-60 and nitrogen-16 were recorded within the stations.
Man-made sources of cesium-I 37 detected outside the stations were
attributed to fallout from atomic weapons testing in the 1950s and '60s,
and were typical ofthose found around the world at the same latitudes.
Gamma rays can only travel from 10 to 20 cm through rock or soil before
they are significantly reduced in intensity. As a result, roads, parking lots
and buildings, as well as trees reduce the intensity level and this effect
shows up prominently on the radioactivity maps. For example, Highway
401 and other roads showed up as a strip oflow radioactivity across most
of the survey area. The findings at the two nuclear stations were:
Nitrogen-16 was detected directly over the operating units at each
station, and is due to normal operations.
Cobalt-60 was detected at six locations within the Pickering plant
boundary, as well as Cesium-137 in at least one of these sites.
These sources of radiation were known to Ontario Power
Generation prior to the survey, and were either located in storage
facilities or the result of normal plant operations.
Apart from the Nitrogen-16, Cobalt-60 and Cesium-137 detected
within the boundaries of the two plants, and the weapons fallout,
no other man-made sources of garmna radiation were detected
within the survey area.
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Joel Sloggett, Manager of Planning, Peterborough Victoria
Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board and Paul
Brace, Manager of Planning Services, Kawartha Pine Ridge District
School Board, regarding Education Development Charges. The
Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington Catholic District
School Board and the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board have
engaged a consultant to complete an Education Development Charge
study in preparation for the implementation of an E.D.C. by-law. The
draft study has been completed and presented to the K.P.R. Board on
Thursday, January 20, 2000, and to the P.V.N.C. Board on Tuesday,
January 25,2000.
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Under the E.D.C. legislation, municipalities are required to collect the
education development charge on behalf of the Boards and remit to the
Boards. We are cordially invited to a meeting jointly sponsored by the
two boards, where information and data from the study will be shared. A
representative from the Urban Analysis Group (the Boards' consultant)
will be present to answer questions and hear our comments. The meeting
will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2000, in the General Meeting Room
on the lower level of the K.P.R. Education Centre at I :00 p.m.
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Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising
that the Council of the City of Oshawa, at its meeting held
January 17, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"THAT the Council of the City of Os haw a establishes a Special
Sub-Committee of the Strategic Initiatives Committee called the
Governance Review Committee, comprised of all members of City
Council, to:
(a)
liaise with the Region of Durham, the Area Municipalities,
the GTSB and the Province of Ontario on governance
issues that could impact upon the City of Oshawa and its
residents,
(b) investigate and develop governance positions for the
consideration of the Council of the City of Os haw a,
AND FURTHER, that Council Irv Harrell is appointed Chair of
the Governance Review Committee and Councillor Robert
Boychyn is appointed Vice-Chair;
AND FURTHER THAT City Manager, John Brown, is directed to
provide administrative support to the Governance Review
Committee;
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Leaders of the two Opposition parties, the Regional Municipality
of Durham and its member municipalities, all Durham MPP's and
MP's, the Greater Toronto Services Board, all other GTA
municipalities, and to the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario."
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Resolution #C-65-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item I - 8 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-66-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the
exception of Items D - 1, D - 4, D - 5 and D - 7 through D - 11, inclusive.
"CARRIED"
Bev Azevedo, 132 Turnberry Crescent, Courtice, LIE IB2, requesting
permission to organize a 10k run/walk fund raiser for Epilepsy research on
Sunday, June 4, 2000. Ms. Azevedo has mapped out a proposed course
with room for change if necessary and will be sending a copy to the roads
department for possible closures along with any other important
information that would be required. She has been in touch with Debbie
Tuckwell of the Durham Epileptic Society and she feels there will be no
problem with the million dollar liability insurance coverage for the race.
She is also requesting that they have the use of the Courtice Complex
where the race would have the start and finish line. Most importantly it
would be a convenient place for the runners and walkers so they may have
use of parking, washrooms and access to water. They are also aware that
the general public must also have access to the Complex.
(Approved provided the organizers apply for
and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from
the Public Works Department and to refer
the correspondence to the Community
Services Department to address the request
to use the Courtice Complex)
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Nestor Chornobay, Director, Strategic Planning, Region of Durham,
advising that the Region of Durham on December 9, 1999, passed the
following resolution:
"THAT a copy of Report # 1999-RTC-3 ofthe Commissioner of
Planning and the recommendations of the Conventional Transit
Operators Sub-Committee ofRTCC, acting as the Steering
Committee for the Highway 2 - Highway 401 Corridor Transit
Service Review, be forwarded to the Towns of Pickering, Ajax and
Whitby, the City of Oshawa, and the Municipality of Clarington to
request their input by February 2000."
(Correspondence referred to the Public
Works Department)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council
of the Region of Durham on January 26, 2000, passed the following
resolution:
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'"a
THAT the resolution of the County of Peter borough
concerning the cost of emergency telephone lines be
supported;
b ) THAT the Solicitor General be requested to approach the
CR TC on behalf of all municipalities in Ontario to secure a
special rate for dedicated telephone lines in municipal
emergency operations centres; and
c) THAT this resolution be circulated to other municipalities
in Ontario and to the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario (AMO) asking for their support."
(Advised of Council's earlier decision to
support Peterborough's resolution)
Alice Jolmson, Volunteer Chair, PITCH-IN ONTARIO, c/o National
Office, Box 45011, Ocean Park, R.P.O., White Rock, B.C., V4A 9L1,
advising Council that Pitch-In Canada Week is a well-known project
among volunteers in their community. They are inviting us, as well as
schools, youth and service groups, the media and many others to join in
for the first Pitch-In Canada Week of the new millenium, dubbed "The
First Clean Up of the Century!" and taking place May I - 7, 2000. It's
easy to participate.
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Freedom to
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The municipality can either appoint a local coordinator to help volunteers
in our community identify and spearhead local clean-up and beautification
projects or we can support their voluntary efforts by offering assistance
with, and access to free, waste disposal. Many Councils also offer local
recognition to Pitch-In volunteers.
Resolution #C-67-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - I be referred to the Director of Public
Works and a copy be forwarded to the Healthy Communities Committee
of Bowmanville.
"CARRIED"
Craig Brown, Chairman, Clarington Public Library Board, advising
Council that Freedom to Read Week is the week of February 27 -
March 4, 2000. To celebrate our intellectual freedom, libraries,
bookstores and schools across Canada will promote displays of censored
materials and educate the public about censorship during Freedom to Read
Week, an annual event sponsored by the Canadian book and magazine
industry. At the Clarington Public Library, they will host displays of
materials in their collection which have been banned, challenged or
removed from libraries, school libraries and bookstores. In support of this
event they are asking that Council approve the following declaration:
"WHEREAS the right to pursue the truth through free inquiry is
essential to democratic decision-making; and
WHEREAS the freedom to read is the essence of free inquiry; and
WHEREAS the freedom to read is under assault from left and right
in our society;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of
Clarington recognizes, reaffirms and defends the right of the
citizens of this community individually to decide what he or she
will or will not read (the freedom to read);
AND FURTHER IN SUPPORT OF THIS RESOLUTION, this
Council, on behalf of the citizens of Clarington proclaims this
municipality henceforth a Freedom to Read Zone in which
freedom to read is inviolable where allowed by Canadian Law."
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Retirement Homes
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Resolution #C-68-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT February 27 to March 4,2000, be proclaimed "Freedom to Read
Week" in the Municipality ofClarington and advertised in accordance
with Municipal policy; and
THAT Craig Brown, Chairman, Clarington Public Library Board be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council
ofthe Region of Durham on January 26, 2000, passed the following
resolution:
"a)
THAT the Government of Ontario be urged to ensure that
boarding or lodging houses, including rest and retirement
homes, are required to register with local boards of health
and municipalities;
b) THAT the Government of Ontario be urged to ensure that
minimum standards for personal care are established for
boarding and lodging houses, including rest and retirement
homes, that provide such care for their residents;
c) THAT the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Health and Long
Term Care, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and
Minister Responsible for Seniors' Issues are so advised of
this recommendation; and
d) THAT the Region's MPPs and area municipalities, the
Association of Local Public Health Agencies and the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario are so advised and
their support is requested."
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Resolution #C-69-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the foregoing resolution ofthe Region of Durham be endorsed by
the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
A.C. Wong, Manager, Enviromnental Health, Region of Durham, Health
Department, advising that the Durham Regional Police have advised them
that they can no longer maintain the space for the public to pick-up and
drop-off water samples at their premises on Waverley and King Street,
Bowmanville, due to extensive renovations to their facility. In the past 4
years, they estimate that approximately 3,000 samples are collected yearly
from this location. As a result, they are seeking our assistance to help
them fmd another location in our community in order that they can
continue with this valuable service. Ideally, considerations for another
location should be similar to the existing location:
permanent location
good accessibility which includes free parking, extended hours of
operation
unimpeded public access such that they can pick up water bottles
or drop-off samples for testing without required assistance.
Resolution #C-70-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 be referred to the Chief Administrative
Officer.
"CARRIED"
Linda 1. Laliberte, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Ganaraska
Region Conservation Authority, advising that the Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority Board of Directors on January 20, 2000, passed
the following resolution:
'THAT the GRCA endorse the recommendations of the Toronto &
Region Conservation Authority report "The Future of the Oak
Ridges Moraine"; and
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Young Offenders
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THAT the GRCA support the conclusions of the Regions of
Durham, York and Peel in "The Oak Ridges Moraine, Towards a
Long Term Strategy, September 1999" and participate in the
ongoing discussions where appropriate; and
THAT a copy of this resolution and staff report be sent to all
watershed stakeholders being affected; and
FUR THER THAT a copy of this staffreport and recommendations
be forwarded to all watershed municipalities asking for support
and requesting a letter be sent to the local MPP of the municipality
indicating support of the position taken by the Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority."
Resolution #C-71-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the foregoing resolution of the Ganaraska Region Conservation
Authority be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality ofClarington.
"CARRIED"
E.C. Wagg, City Clerk, City of Niagara Falls, advising that the Council of
Niagara Falls on January 17,2000, endorsed a petition calling on the
Federal Government to make amendments to the Young Offenders Act
that would cause it to become a deterrent to young offenders and
requesting Council's support ofthe petition. The text of the petition is as
follows:
"We the undersigned residents of Canada, draw the attention of the
House of Commons to the following:
THAT crimes committed by serious, habitual and violent youths
are of great concern to Canadians
THAT the number of serious crimes committed by youths would
decrease if the Young Offenders Act or other legislation were
amended to hold youths more fully accountable for their behaviour
and to increase periods of incarceration, to deter young persons
from committing criminal acts;
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Agricultural
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THEREFORE your petitioners call upon Parliament to
significantly amend the Young Offenders Act or other legislation
to include, but not be limited to:
Making protection of society the number one priority and
removing "least intrusive interventions" rules.
Creating criteria to identify serious, habitual and violent young
offenders; ensuring swift automatic consecutive sentencing for
these offenders; ensuring these offenders are kept separated from
other young offenders; allowing the publishing ofthese offenders'
names; and ensuring these offenders are transferred to adult
facilities upon turning 18 years of age.
Increasing the penalty for murder to a minimum of 15 years, and a
maximum of 7 years for other offences.
Ensuring automatic sentencing for the criminal use of weapons.
Adding anti-racketeering and street gang provisions with
consecutive sentences for criminal gang members.
Removing restrictions hindering police in dealing with youth;
ensuring Social Services aggressively intervene with youth under
12."
Resolution #C- 72-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the foregoing resolution ofthe City of Niagara Falls be endorsed in
principle by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Municipality of South Bruce, Box 540, Teeswater, NOG 2S0, advising that
the Council of the Municipality of South Bruce on January 18, 2000,
passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the majority of our ratepayers rely on Agriculture for
their livelihood;
AND WHEREAS there is a serious concern that our Provincial
Govermnent is devaluing the importance of Agriculture and
Agricultural Business in our Province by continually slashing
funding, over the last few years, to the Ministry of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs;
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Opposition to
Mayor's Report
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AND WHEREAS the support, information and education available
through local OMAFRA Offices and Staff are vital to obtaining
independent professional advice;
AND WHEREAS Govermnent programs that offer financial
support need to be more easily accessible and funding paid out
more promptly;
AND WHEREAS recently announced programs appear to make
funding available to farmers, in reality they eliminate the eligibility
of many of our grass roots producers-family farmers;
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of the
Municipality of South Bruce demands that all members of the
Provincial Govermnent be made to realize the importance of the
Agricultural Industry to this Province and that the Provincial
Government ensures the future of the Ministry of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs by continuing a level of funding that
reflects this importance;
AND FURTHER that the Provincial Govermnent re-examine their
actions over the past few months that might indicate a lack of
appreciation for this very important part of over economy and
well-being, and revisit some of the cost cutting decisions that they
have made.
Resolution #C-73-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the forgoing resolution of the Municipality of South Bruce be
endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising
that the Council of the City of Os haw a, at its meeting held
January 17, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"THAT the Council ofthe City of Oshawa opposes the procedures
used in developing the GTA Mayors' report entitled, 'Reforming
the 905 Municipalities and the Greater Toronto Services Board'
released January 2000;
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FURTHER the Council of the City of Os haw a requests the Premier
and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to re-affirm
their support for the continuation of the moratorium on governance
reform in the GT A until after the 2000 municipal elections;
FURTHER, that, as the GTSB will be presenting a report of
governance reform in December of 2000, the Premier and the
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to commit
to fhll consultation (including public meetings) with all GTA
municipalities on the GTSB report. The full consultation to be
wldertaken prior to any actions to amend governance in the GT A
following the 2000 municipal election;
AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the City of Oshawa directs
staffto write to all municipalities in the GT A to request their
endorsement ofthis resolution;
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Leaders of the two Opposition parties, the Regional Municipality
of Durham and its member municipalities, all Durham MPP's and
MP's, the Greater Toronto Services Board, all other GTA
municipalities and to the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario."
Resolution #C-74-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Correspondence Item D - 11 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Report # 1
G.P.A. Report
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Resolution #C-75-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on January 31, 2000, be approved.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-76-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the presentation ofLynn Davidson and David Ashcroft, Blue
Circle Cement Community Relations Committee be received with
appreciation; and
THAT the continuation of the Community Relations Committee and its
mandate be heartily supported by the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-77-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the presentation of the Clarington Board of Trade be received; and
THAT the Board of Trade's annual work program and proposed budget
2000 be referred to the Treasurer for inclusion in the 2000 budget
deliberations.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-78-00
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:
2000-14
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington (Derek Baird Holdings Inc.)
2000-15
being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended, being
a By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways, Municipal and
Private Property in the Municipality of Clarington
2000-16
being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended, being
a By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways, Municipal and
Private Property in the Municipality ofClarington
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-79-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2000-14 to 2000-16,
inclusive be approved.
"CARRIED"
There were no items of business considered under this section of the
agenda.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and
refrained from discussion and voting on the confirming by-law.
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CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-80-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-17 being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality ofClarington
at this meeting held on the 7th day of February 2000, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-81-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-17 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-82-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:52 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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