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Council Minutes
PRAYER
ROLL CALL
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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
February 21, 2000
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, February 21,2000, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
Councillor Trim led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor J. Mutton
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. Rowe
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
Councillor 1. Schell (due to illness)
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director, Community Services, 1. Caruana
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (attended until 7:50 p.m.)
Direction, Planning and Development, D. Crome (attended until 7:50 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Treasurer, M. Marano (attended until 7:50 p.m.)
Director, Public Works, S. Vokes (attended until 7:50 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Young stated that he would be making a disclosure of
pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item D - 15.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Resolution #C-83-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
February 7, 2000, be approved.
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Terry Bums, 9 Claret Road, Courtice, LIE 1 WI, addressed Council
requesting that action be taken to put into place a solution to reduce both
speed and volume of traffic on Claret Road. Mr. Burns suggested the
following actions be taken:
. That re-routing of traffic to larger arteries take place as soon as
possible as per the development plan for the area
· That the intersections of Claret and Prestonvale, and Claret and
Sandringham be equipped with 3-way stops or another form oftraffic
control device such as speed bumps to ensure that traffic entering
Claret Road will do so at a reduced speed, giving neighbourhood
children a fighting chance
· That only local traffic be allowed on Claret Road, Saturdays and
Sundays
Mr. Bums stated that the Public Works Department has already completed
a traffic survey and he has been advised that the volume of traffic does not
warrant stop signs by the standards applied. He suggested that perhaps the
length of the street had not been taken into consideration when evaluating
traffic volumes and asked that this decision be made at the level of the
Council who is empowered to implement a resolution without delay.
Resolution #C-84-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved
with the exception ofItems I - 2, I - 6, I - 8, I - 13 and I -14.
"CARRIED"
Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
February 1, 2000.
(Received for Information)
OntarioPower Generation, advising Council of their performance report
card for the month of December 1999.
(Received for Information)
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M. deRond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising that the Council of the Town
of Ajax on February 7, 2000, the following resolution:
"THAT the resolution and action plan approved by the Region of
Durham Council regarding the recent Region Study Retreat
recommendations be endorsed."
(Received for Information)
Helen Johns, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation,
informing the Municipality of Clarington that they will be sending Bid
Guidelines for the 2002 Ontario Winter/Summer Games and the 2004
Ontario Winter/Summer Games in the near future. The ministry is
requesting bids for two complete sets of Games in order to allow
municipalities greater time to fundraise and seek corporate sponsorship for
the Games. The Bid deadline will be approximately 10 weeks after the
Guidelines are distributed. The Games are held every two years and are
the highest profile multi-sport competition for amateur athletes in Ontario.
The Games provide an opportunity for Ontario's amateur athletes to
develop their skills and move on to other provincial, national and
international competitions. The Winter Games are traditionally held in
March followed by the Summer Games in August. The Ontario Games
offer substantial benefits to the host communities; in fact, previous Games
have generated an economic impact of over $2.0 million dollars. Host
communities gain recognition from across the province, generating
interest in the local economy and increasing tourism. The Region of
Durham, the first Regional Municipality of its size to host the Summer
Games, will bring over 3000 athletes, coaches, managers and officials to
the eight communities hosting the major sporting events in the region.
Each community will have the opportunity to host at least one sport,
creating excitement across the largest regional municipality in Ontario.
(Received for Information)
Allan Evelyn, Deputy Clerk, Town of East Gwillimbury, 19000 Leslie
Street, Sharon, LOG I VO, advising that the Council of the Town of East
Gwillimbury on January 10, 2000, passed a resolution that does not
support a joint training facility for the GT A. Their Council does support
joint training facilities provided it is within an area that would make it
economically feasible.
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Bernard Richard, Program Specialist, Radiation and Enviromnental
Protection Division, Atomic Energy Control Board, following notification
by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) that it intended to apply for
regulatory approval for the return to service of the Pickering NGS-A
reactors at the Pickering NGS facility, the Atomic Energy Control Board
(AECB) determined that an enviromnental assessment was required in
accordance with the Canadian Enviromnental Assessment Act (CEAA)
before a regulatory decision on this licensing request could be made.
Accordingly, the AECB drafted a scope of assessment document, which
was issued for public comment in the fall in 1999. The "scope of
assessment" document provides OPG with guidance and direction from
the AECB for the conduct of the assessment, the assessment process and
schedule, and the structuring of the enviromnental assessment report to be
submitted to the AECB for review and decision. The AECB has
completed its review of the comments received from the public and other
stakeholders on the draft version of the document, and has issued the
scope of assessment document to OPG. The next step in the CEAA
process is for OPG to prepare a draft enviromnental assessment screening
report and submit it to the AECB for review. The draft enviromnental
assessment screening report will be made available to the public and other
stakeholders for comment prior to its finalization. The public and other
stakeholders will also have an opportunity to comment on the
enviromnental assessment screening report when it is presented to the
Board for approval, which is expected to occur sometime in the summer of
2000 or later.
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Peter M. Crockett, President, The Ontario Traffic Conference, 20 Carlton
Street, Suite 121, Toronto, M5B 2H5, inviting the Mayor and Members of
Council to participate in the 50th Annual Convention. In 1950, a small
group of municipal officials, traffic engineers and police officers met in
Kitchener to discuss the need for a co-ordinated effort to improve traffic
management in Ontario. Their goal was to develop a collective approach
to Traffic Safety by drawing together the knowledge and expertise of
those in the field of Enforcement, Engineering and Education. Fifty years
later, elected officials, traffic engineers and police officers will be meeting
at the Four Points Hotel, Sheraton Kitchener from June 4 - 6, 2000, to
discuss today's traffic enforcement and safety issues.
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising that the Provincial
Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs seeks input in the
2000 Ontario Provincial Budget. Municipalities and the Province share a
common objective, to improve the economic outlook for Ontario, its
communities and taxpayers. AMO has called on the Province to work
with them to ensure that they provide the people of Ontario with better
government at a reasonable cost without compromising representation and
the principles of good government. The submission builds on the
expectation that a balanced budget is likely. AMO sent the following five
simple, key messages:
1. A balanced budget and income redistribution programs
11. The balanced budget and local service realigmnent support
111. The balanced budget and the regulatory enviromnent
IV. The balanced budget and a new Municipal Act
v. The balanced budget and infrastructure, the backbone of
economIC success
(Received for Information)
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that the
Ontario Energy Board (OEB) issues decision regarding electricity rates.
AMO provides the Municipality with a summary of the OEB decision on
matters relating to the proposed rate handbook.
(Received for Information)
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, reminding the Municipality
of Clarington and pet owners that they are required to have their dog on a
leash at all times during their visit to the conservation areas and also are
asked to cleanup after their pet (stoop and scoop). Currently dogs are
allowed in all of the CLOCA conservation areas with the exception of
Lynde Shores C.A. due to its enviromnental sensitivity. The Authority
would like to thank the majority of dog owners that follow the two-metre
leash regulation and also clean up after their pet when they visit the
conservation areas. The leash regulation was put in place by the
Authority not only to protect nature and pets but other people using the
conservation area. The Authority is issuing a warning that pet owners that
do not follow the leash regulation will be subject to a fine of up to $1,000.
(Received for Information)
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Air Canada, notifYing Council that Air Canada and Canadian Airlines will
add 30 new routes and 11 new destinations and over 380 more transborder
flights a week. Starting in April 2000, customers will see a greater choice
of convenient departure times in selected markets and more convenient
connections. This summer, by realigning aircraft types and departure
times, Air Canada and Canadian will be able to start offering new non-
stop domestic routes such as Montreal-Edmonton, Halifax-Vancouver and
Toronto-Victoria, along with an improved spread of daily departures
featuring hourly service between Toronto-Calgary and Toronto-
Vancouver. Air Canada's regional carriers and Canadian Regional
Airlines will also significantly increase service in Ontario.
(Received for Information)
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Michael Power, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario,
thanking the Municipality for our continued support of the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario. Our membership renewal has been processed
and we will continue to receive all the benefits and privileges of AMO
membership. Our ongoing support will ensure that AMO continues to
speak for the betterment of municipalities in every part of Ontario. By
combining their voices through our provincial municipal association,
Ontario's municipalities are able to exert a level of influence over
provincial decision-making that would simply not be possible if each
municipality acted alone. Our continued support sends a strong message
to the Province that municipalities are united in their determination to
ensure that municipal governments are given the flexibility, the scope and
the ability to deal with their own local issues.
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Carol Brown, Executive Director, Intercede Diversion Program, 40 King
Street West, Suite 506, Oshawa, LlH lA4, updating the Municipality of
Clarington on the status of the Intercede Diversion Program. At present,
they are continuing to work with offenders and provide an opportunity for
the community and victim to have a voice in the consequences given to
those persons who commit low-risk crimes. At the same time, Intercede
provides the offender with avenues that assist them with their
rehabilitation process in order to divert them from their path of criminal
behavour. The success of their model is demonstrated in their low
recidivism rate which is less than y, that of similar cases processed
through the courts.
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J.D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, advising that the Council of the
City of Vaughan on January 31, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"THAT the City of Vaughan not support an extension for this term
of office;
THAT the City of V aughan does lend support for a four (4) year
municipal term of office following the next term;
THAT there are merits in amalgamation and that a transition plan
be put in place after the 2000 municipal election to identifY firstly
amalgamation alternatives, the roles, responsibilities and time
frames of affected local governments;
THAT this resolution be circulated to all municipalities involved,
the Region of York and the Province of Ontario;
THAT the City of Vaughan Council does not support some of the
recommendations in the Mayors' Position Paper, respecting the
lack of consultation with local governments, time frames and
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process.
(Received for Information)
The Social Development Council of Ajax-Pickering, I32A Commercial
Avenue, Ajax, LIS 2H5, providing Council with a copy of the Community
Wellness Study of Durham Region.
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council
of the Region of Durham on February 9, 2000, passed the following
resolution:
"a) THAT the Regional Chair and the Clerk be authorized to execute a
Street Crossing Agreement with W.F.I. Urbanlink Ltd. in a form
acceptable to the Regional Solicitor and the Commissioner of
Works;
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THAT Municipal Consent permits be issued to W.F.I. Urbanlink
Ltd. for the installation of conduits at designated crossings of
Regional Roads on the condition that no fibre optic cable be
installed within the conduits until the Street Crossing Agreement
has been executed; and
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c) THAT a copy of Report #2000-W-13 of the Commissioner of
Works be forwarded to the area municipalities."
(Received for Information)
Newcastle Ratepayers Association, advising Council that the Newcastle
Ratepayers Association passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario are encouraging municipal
amalgamations;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newcastle
Ratepayers Association wish to go on record only supporting
boundary changes or amalgamations that include the entire
Municipality of Clarington, and
FURTHER THAT, in the case of any amalgamation of the
Municipality of Cia ring ton, the Newcastle Ratepayers Association
supports only amalgamation models with Durham Region
Municipalities. "
(Received for Information)
Pat Crimmins, Deputy Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Halton,
advising Council that the Region Municipality of Halton on February 9,
2000, passed the following recommendations:
"1. THAT Regional Council endorse the Greater Toronto Services
Board Resolution of December 3, 1999, concerning the Oak
Ridges Moraine;
2. THAT the Regional Clerk forward a copy of Report
PPWI7-00/CA-08-00, Halton Comments on the Greater Toronto
Services Board Resolution Concerning the Oak Ridges Moraine, to
the Greater Toronto Services Board, the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, and all Greater Toronto Area member
municipalities."
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Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated January 12,2000.
Resolution #C-85-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item I - 2 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission,
advising that telephone numbers in the 905 area code are projected to run
out sometime in 2004. The Canadian Radio-television and
Telecommunications Commission has set up a relief plan working group
to introduce a new area code in the 905 area. Considering the interest this
issue may generate, if the Municipality ofClarington wishes to participate
or be kept informed of the work being done by the 905 Relief Planning
Committee, please write to the Secretary General.
Resolution #C-86-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 6 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-87-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT foregoing Resolution #C-86-00 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and that the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission be advised that the Municipality ofClarington wishes
to be kept informed of the work being done by the 905 Relief
Planning Committee."
"CARRIED"
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The foregoing Resolution #C-86-00 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
Shirley Farr, Secretary, Clarington Girls Hockey Association, extending
their thanks to Marie Knight Stanley, Deputy Clerk, for her part in the
receipt of monies in the amount of$I,384.61 from the Ontario Lottery
Corporation. They appreciate the support of their league and the
promotion of girl's hockey in the Municipality of Clarington.
Resolution #C-88-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 8 be received for information and a copy
be forwarded to Marie Knight Stanley.
"CARRIED"
Jena Cameron, FCM Policy Analyst, Federation of Canadian
Municipalities, advising that FCM files submission on behalf of municipal
governments regarding CRTC right-of-way proceeding. "Municipal
governments must ensure that public land is used responsibly by everyone
- including telecommunications companies - and that all users pay their
share." This is the message the Federation of Canadian Municipal wants
heard as the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) begins a key proceeding to look at telephone and
cable company use of municipal property known as rights-of-way. FCM
is urging the CRTC to define clear principles of access from which
municipalities may negotiate with telephone and cable companies.
Resolution #C-89-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item 1- 13 be received for information.
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Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, advising the Municipality
of Clarington that CLOCA has acquired over 1000 acres in land donations
recently. The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority owns over
3,000 acres of enviromnentally sensitive lands in Durham Region,
concentrated on the Oak Ridges Moraine, Lake Iroquois Shoreline, Lake
Ontario Waterfront and the connecting valley lands. Wetlands, forests,
wildlife habitat, groundwater recharge/discharge and provincially
significant natural heritage sites are priorities for acquisition and
stewardship. Recently 106 acres of enviromnentally sensitive land came
under the Authority's protection through private donation and
development dedication. The land acquisitions of 106 acres includes 86
acres added to the Lynde Shores Conservation Area and 26 acres by Olive
Street and Townline Road, in Oshawa, known as Toad Hollow.
Resolution #C-90-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 14 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-91-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the
exception ofItems D - 10, D - 11, D - 12, and D -14 to D - 18, inclusive.
"CARRIED"
Canadian Red Cross, Region of Durham Branch, Office Galleria, Suite
115,419 King Street West, Oshawa, LIJ 2K5, requesting the proclamation
of March as Red Cross Month in the Municipality of Clarington. They
would like to take this opportunity to increase the awareness of the
community in regards to the various Red Cross services available to those
in need. Red Cross is also requesting that Council allow them to fly the
Red Cross flag at the Municipal Administrative Centre during this month.
(Proclaimed and permission granted to fly
the Red Cross flag)
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Beat and Edith Niklaus, expressing their concerns as to why they did not
receive any information from the Oak Ridge's Trail Association regarding
the proposed usage of the unopened road allowances. Mr. and Mrs.
Niklaus own Part Lot 33, Concession 8, in Clarke Township. It is a large
area of farmland and bush. The north end of their farmland abuts a road
allowance between Concession 8 and Concession 9, for which they want
kept unopened for the following reasons. They are already experiencing
trespassers, hunters, dirt bikers who damage the fences and property. Any
opening to the main road will not only allow, but encourage, more of the
trespassers and usage by vehicles and unauthorized users. Last summer,
Mr. Niklaus repaired broken fences for days. His hard work and material
cost was due to the damage caused by irresponsible adults. He has put up
'no trespassing' signs, only to see them disappear. The Trail Association
boasts that they do not trespass or climb fences. Yet despite this Trail not
even being finalized, not only Trail Association members, but the Chair of
this chapter of the O.R.T.A., have, as recently as January 29, 2000,
trespassed on their property and climbed their fences. The Association has
not given proper notification to the land owners as specified by Council.
The Association has no regard for their own association rules, why would
he expect any different actions toward the landowners.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
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David and Susan Gould, 9004 Mosport Road, Orono, LOB IMO, advising
Council of their concerns regarding the Oak Ridge's Trail Association.
Saturday, January 9, 2000, they were surprised to see a group of people
staring down their driveway looking at their house. Mr. Gould went to
investigate and they drove off. He took his car and looked to see where
they had gone and discovered that they were parked at the comer of
Leskard and Skelding Roads. Mr. Gould went home and a group of
people were coming from the west of his property; again he investigated to
see who they were. They said that they were from the ORT A. Mr. Gould
told them they were trespassing and to identify themselves. They did not
and the police were called.
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They carried on climbing over fences, knocking down small trees until
they reached Mosport Road. They crossed the road and were heading for
Leskard and Skelding. Mr. Gould took his video camera and went to that
location. He videotaped them in the adjacent field. When they observed
him they quickly headed for the unopened road allowance and proceeded
to walk toward him. When they arrived, they climbed the fence and exited
to their vehicles. Mr. Gould did identifY three of these people, one being
Mr. Forrester.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Public Works)
Kent Young, Executive Officer, Durham Regional Home Builders'
Association, requesting Council to proclaim the month of April 2000 as
"New Homes Month" in recognition of home construction and ownership
as a basic factor in our economic progress and the quality of our lives.
Brian Collins, President, will be calling hoping that the Mayor will be able
to be a guest at their dinner on Tuesday, March 21, 2000, along with the
other Municipal Mayors of the Durham Region and the Regional Chair.
Their industry is a major component of life in our local municipalities and
he hopes that we will take the time to recognize the significance of the
Home Building participants by joining them on the 21 s'.
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Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville
Business Centre, requesting that Council approve the following street
closings for the dates and times indicated:
King Street from the west side of George Street to the east side of Scugog
Road, Temperance Street from the south side of Church Street to the hole
in the wall, and Division Street from the south side of Church Street to the
north side of the Royal Bank parking lot. Also, Silver Street from Church
Street to King Street to become two-way traffic during the times indicated.
Maple Festival and May 6
All That Jazz
Closings to take place from
9:00 p.m. on May 5 until 7:00 p.m.
on May 6
Fabulous Fifties June 24
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Closings to take place from 5:00 a.m.
on June 24 to 8:00 p.m. (same day)
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Midnight Madness
August 28 Closings to take place from 5:00
p.m. on August 18 to 12:30 a.m. on
August 19
Apple Festival and
Craft Sale
October 14 Closings to take place from
7:00 p.m. on October 13 to 8:00 p.m.
on October 14
Moonlight Magic
and Tree-Lighting
December 1 Closings to take place from
5 :00 p.m. on December I to
12:30 p.m. on December 2
Because of the on-going success of all of their annual events, and in the
interest of public safety on these occasions, they believe that the Maple
Festival and the Midnight Madness events also now require a full closing
of the Downtown to motor vehicle traffic.
(Approved provided the organizers apply for
an obtain road occupancy permits)
Marilyn Holm and Bob Attwell, Senior Development Associate, United
Nations World Health Organization, requesting that the Municipality of
Clarington support Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Day on Friday,
March 3, 2000. Many people are shocked to learn that arthritis is a
crippling disease that affects an average of 1 in 1000 children under the
age of 16 in Canada alone. This means that more children live with the
pain of arthritis than either diabetes or cystic fibrosis. Juvenile Arthritis is
very real to kids that have it. It can cause great pain and suffering. March
3,2000, is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Day, a day of hope and a day to
show our support for thousands of children who suffer with arthritis every
day 365 days a year, 2417. It is very easy to participate. As a partner in
JA Awareness Day they are asking that each person donate a toonie and
wear a blue ribbon of hope.
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John Laracy, Director, Resource Development, Young Women's Christian
Association, requesting permission to sell their silk lapel daisies and
bookmarks at the Municipal Administrative Centre. The Oshawa YWCA
will be launching its month-long fundraising Daisy Campaign on March 8
in conjunction with International Women's Day. This day is a worldwide
event promoting the prevention of violence against women in our society.
As Durham Region's only provider of emergency housing for women and
children, their annual Daisy Campaign provides an opportunity for the
YWCA to encourage financial support from our community, while raising
awareness ofthe issues facing homeless women and children in Durham.
These are the children who are deemed at risk - the innocent victims of
domestic violence, neglect and apathy.
(Permission granted to the Young Women's
Christian Association to sell silk lapel
daisies and bookmarks at the Municipal
Administrative Centre)
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Craig Brown, Board Chairman, Clarington Public Library, advising that at
the Clarington Public Library's regular meeting of December 15, 1999, the
Board adopted a 2000 capital budget and four-year forecast. The Board
approved this budget for submission to Council. The Library Board's
capital budget request for 2000 is $70,000. This request is hereby
submitted to Council in accordance with By-law 85-85. The detailed
budget adopted by the Board is background material for this request. That
documentation in print and, where necessary, in computer-readable form
has been submitted directly to the Municipal Treasurer for inclusion in the
overall capital budget presentation materials which will come before
members of Council in the course of the budget process.
(Correspondence referred to the Treasurer
for inclusion with the 2000 budget)
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Eric Greenspoon, President - Noise Watch, 65 Front Street West,
Suite 0116, Box 35, Toronto, M5J 1E6, requesting that the Municipality of
Clarington proclaim April 12, 2000, International Noise Awareness Day.
April 12, 2000, marks the 5th International Noise Awareness Day. More
than 25 nations around the world will be participating this year. As the
world population continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, so too does
the amount of man-made noise pollution. While air, soil and water
pollution remain prime enviromnental concerns, noise pollution has
overtaken them and become the most ubiquitous of all forms of pollution.
Research continues to prove that noise pollution is a serious environmental
and health hazard.
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Umberto Sapone, Sapone & Cautillo, 3200 Dufferin Street, Suite 201,
Box 17, Toronto, M6A 2T3, questioning the construction and use of
buildings at 3 King Street, Hampton.
(Correspondence referred to staff for review
and report)
Louise Gartshore, City Clerk, City of Woodstock, advising that the
Council ofthe City of Woodstock on December 2,1999, passed the
following resolution:
"THAT on behalf of the citizens of Woodstock, Council request
that the Federal and Provincial Governments fund Health Care to
sufficiently alleviate the backlog of patient waiting lists and in turn
set up Universal Med Care to the standard acceptable to the OMA;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to all
municipalities in Ontario for their endorsement."
Resolution #C-92-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the foregoing resolution of the City of Woodstock requesting the
Federal and Provincial Governments to fund Health Care be endorsed in
principle by the Council of the Municipality of Cia ring ton.
"CARRIED"
Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk, York Region, advising that the Council of
York Region on January 27, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Report dated January 2000 entitled "Reforming
the 905 Municipalities and the Greater Toronto Services Board
(GTSB) Maintaining the Momentum" was submitted to the
Province of Ontario without the endorsement of any Council
within the Region of York and public consultation;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that York Regional
Council does not endorse the recommendations including the time
schedule to implement the proposals in the Report; and
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Ontario Senior
Games
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THAT York Regional Council requests the Province of Ontario to
allow the nine area municipalities and the regional municipality an
adequate time frame to investigate amalgamation options; conduct
a review; undertake extensive public consultation and to report
back to the Province in the next term of Council; and
FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Premier, the
Minster of Municipal Affairs and to all MPP's representing the 905
area; and
THAT this resolution be circulated to all 905 municipalities
requesting their endorsement."
Resolution #C-93-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 11 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Bill Salter, Ontario Senior Games Association President, 1185 Eglinton
Avenue East, Suite 204, North York, M3C 3C6, inviting Council to apply
as the host of the Ontario Senior Games - Provincial Championships,
known as Actifest 2002. Actifest is a program of the Ministry of
Citizenship, Culture and Recreation in partnership with the Ontario Senior
Games Association. The Ontario Senior Games - Actifest Games are held
every two years and are the highest profile multi-event summer
competition for seniors in Ontario. Actifest is traditionally held in mid to
late August. Ontario Senior Games - Actifest offers substantial benefits to
the host communities. Host communities gain recognition across the
province, as seniors come to participate, generating interest in the local
economy and increasing tourism. Mr. Salter has forwarded the Bid
Guidelines for the Ontario Senior Games - Actifest 2002, which has been
prepared in conjunction with the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture &
Recreation. The Bid Guidelines outline what needs to be included in our
Bid Proposal. It is anticipated that the 2002 host community will be
announced at the Ontario Senior Games - Actifest 2000, which is being
hosted by the Ottawa-Carleton Region August 8 - 10, 2000.
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Special Purpose
Community
Organizations
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Resolution #C-94-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 12 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Jayne Carman, Deputy Clerk, County of Brant, advising that the Council
ofthe County of Brant on February 1,2000, passed the following
resolution:
"WHEREAS Agricultural Societies in Ontario are Special Purpose
Community Organizations that have existed for approximately
140 - 150 years and have been established by Provincial
Legislation (An Act Respecting Agricultural and Horticultural
Organizations, 1988 - Bill 66, as well as previous Acts thereto) to
provide various services including:
to promote agriculture through programs and activities such
as Annual fairs, livestock competitions, harness racing,
agricultural awareness, etc.
to provide various services and activities which promote
the rural way of life
to provide facilities which are needed within their mandate,
but also provides local communities with a wide range of
needed community facilities;
AND WHEREAS the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and
Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), which is the lead agency responsible
for administrating the legislation, has recently initiated a major
review of the need and relevance of Bill 66 and also the programs
operated thereunder;
AND WHEREAS the review of the legislation and also the role of
OMAFRA may result in Agricultural Societies having to pay
municipal property taxes on their fairgrounds and further that any
annual grants paid to Societies by OMAFRA could be eliminated;
AND WHEREAS two very active Agricultural Societies are
located in Brant County - the Paris Agricultural Society, which
owns and operates the Paris Fairgrounds and the Burford
Agricultural Society which owns and operates the Burford
Fairgrounds;
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AND WHEREAS the changes in property tax status would have
devastating effects on both Agricultural Societies which might lead
to payments of between 10 percent of the Society's annual
revenues being held in taxes;
AND WHEREAS the two Agricultural Societies in Brant County
are major contributors to our local community in terms of tourism
and economic development, as well as facilities that are made
available to individuals, groups, businesses and organizations;
AND WHEREAS the two local Agricultural Societies have made
it very clear to County Council that the organizations could not
survive ifthey had to pay property taxes on their grounds and
further the members of both organizations would be unwilling to
donate countless hours of volunteer time if any tax dollars had to
be paid on volunteer efforts to maintain community facilities as
well as operate needed community programs and services;
AND WHEREAS the loss of any fairs, programs, activities,
facilities or equipment would have major detrimental effects on
our Brant County communities, as well as potentially creating the
need for the County to divert additional tax dollars to operate and
maintain facilities as well as services that were formerly provided
by volunteers;
AND WHEREAS the possible loss of any fair or fairgrounds and
also the need for any tax dollars to be rediverted is totally
unacceptable to County Council;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the County
of Brant respectfully petitions the Minister of Agriculture, Food
and Rural Affairs to instruct Ministry staffto cease and desist any
review of the legislation affecting Agricultural Societies and
Horticultural Organizations which would lead to the elimination of
tax exempt status of Society owned fairgrounds;
AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Corporation of the
County of Brant requests the Minister of Agriculture, Food and
Rural Affairs to reinstate the full amount of grant funding that
assists Agricultural Societies, it being recognized that the recent
annual payments for approximately 240 Agricultural Societies and
230 Horticultural Organizations across the Province amounts to
only 1.2 million dollars per year;
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 15
CRF Funding
Issue for
Farmland
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AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to the
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, all municipalities in Ontario, and all
MPPs in the Province for their support and action."
Resolution #C-95-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the foregoing resolution of the County of Brant regarding
Agricultural Societies in Ontario be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Young stated a pecuniary interest with respect to
Correspondence Item D - 15 and refrained from discussion and voting on
the subject matter. Councillor Young advised that his family owns land
on which a managed forest is located.
Gordon M. Burns, Clerk, Town of North Perth, advising that the Council
of the Town of North Perth on February 7, 2000, passed the following
resolution:
"WHEREAS, the Town of North Perth experienced a funding
deficiency with regard to the Local Services Realignment (LSR) as
part of the Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) for 1998 and
1999; and
WHEREAS, the calculation of the FarmlandlManaged Forest
Rebate did not equitably take into account the effect of the changes
and shifts in assessment under the Current Value Assessment
(CV A); and
WHEREAS, the tax ratios have resulted in further shifts in taxes
between tax classes in an effort to finance the revenue deficiency
created by the Farmland/Managed Forest Rebate creating unfair
tax burdens; and
WHEREAS, the comparative tax calculation has been complicated
and obscured by the LSR, the CV A, tax ratios and supposed tax
room; and
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D-16
Special
Circumstances
Funding
M06.GE
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WHEREAS, the net result is that the Town of North Perth is left
without adequate funding and without tax room; and
WHEREAS, the Council and staff of the Town of North Perth have
brought this issue to the attention of the Minister of Finance, the
Minster of Municipal Affairs and the local MLA on numerous
occasions without a satisfactory response;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of North Perth
hereby:
1. Petitions the Province of Ontario, through the Minister of
Finance, to retroactively fund the revenue deficiency
created by the LSR Farmland/Managed Forest Rebate
calculation, for all affected municipalities in rural Ontario
2. Insists that action on this matter be taken immediately to
enable planning and financing considerations for fiscal year
2000
FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to all rural
municipalities in Ontario, to related Farm Business Organizations
and to related Municipal Organizations for their consideration,
support and action."
Resolution #C-96-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 15 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
W.M. Bouma, Clerk-Administrator, County of Hastings, advising that the
Council of the County of Hastings on January 27, 2000, passed the
following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has downloaded Ontario
Works, land ambulance, social housing, child care and Provincial
Offences programs to the County of Hastings through the
Consolidated Municipal Services Management Agreement;
AND WHEREAS the County of Hastings is responsible for
providing staff, accommodation and studies on how to most
effectively implement these programs;
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D - 17
Cat Licensing
PI4.AN
D-18
2- Tier System
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the County of
Hastings petition the Government to reinstate Special
Circumstances Funding to cover transitional and implementation
costs for these downloaded services. Further that a copy of this
special resolution be circulated to A.M.O. and all other Counties
with the Province of Ontario to request that they petition the
Provincial Government in support of this request."
Resolution #C-97-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the foregoing resolution of the County of Hastings requesting the
reinstatement of the Special Circumstances Funding be endorsed by the
Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
David A. Smith, Arthur Street, Newcastle, advising Council that he is
agreeing with an article in the local newspaper regarding Clarington cat
licensing as being a "money grab" by local politicians. There seems to
have been very little public input, and seemed to have been rushed
through, instead of letting the public become involved over a period of a
couple of years. It is up to our local representatives to 'hold the line' on
all increases, to stop marking us pay additional fees, parking fees, etc.
The Municipality has done a lot of good but he thinks that we have made
an error.
Resolution #C-98-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item D - 17 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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:
"THAT the Report of the Facilitator, Action Plan and following
recommendations, from the Regional Council Study Retreat of
January 11-12,2000, be adopted by Regional Council and
forwarded to the eight Area Municipalities for endorsement:
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1. THAT a modified 2-tier system of Regional Government
be retained in Durham, with a slimmed-down Region
acting as an agent of the lower tier;
2. THAT, recognizing the Province's direction in pursuing a
reduction in the number of municipalities, the Region
supports and encourages potential amalgamations or
governance reform processes to be determined by June 30,
2000, with a final report by June 30, 2001;
3. THAT the Region endorses the Public Works W.D.W.
review and progress to date and directs staff to continue the
process with all Area Municipalities with a comprehensive
decision report to be tabled at Regional Council and the
Area Municipal Councils by May 31, 2000;
4.
THAT the Region endorses the early completion and
implementation of the Durham Insurance Pool by no later
than March 31, 2000 and requests that Pickering and
Oshawa Council endorse participating so that taxpayers
savings can be maximized;
5. THAT the Region requests that the P.O.A. process be
completed and dealt with by all Councils no later than April
1,2000, so that implementation can be started April 1,
2001, with projected revenues of $4.0 M to the Region and
Area Municipalities;
6. THAT, in order to strengthen the Area Municipal Fire
Services, the Region encourage the Fire Chiefs to
investigate, prioritize and report on the following items:
Development of a joint emergency medical services
training program.
11 Joint purchase of fire flashover simulation
equipment.
111 Development of automatic aid response programs.
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Participation in Regional co-operative purchasing
group.
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v Joint fire communications resource centre.
VI Development of a Regional arson investigation task
force.
Vll Joint purchase of aerial apparatus with the York
Region co-operative purchasing group.
7 . THAT the Regional Council will review the issue of the
number of politicians in Durham Region after the receipt of
the local government studies and their outcomes, and will
determine if further changes are needed. As well, at that
time, the issue of direct, or indirect, election of the Region
Chair will be reviewed.
8.
THAT the Regional Council strike a Committee comprised
of the Regional Chair, and eight Mayors to review our
involvement with the G.T.S.B. and to consult with the
Regional Council and Area Municipal Councils to form a
position with respect to G.T.S.B. reform."
Resolution #C-99-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing resolution of the Region of Durham with respect to
the Regional Municipality of Durham's Action Plan for restructuring be
endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
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COMMUNICATIONS
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report # 1
G.P.A. Report
February 14,2000
Blue Circle
Canada Inc.
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Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Interest Absent
Councillor Mutton X
Councillor Novak X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Councillor Young X
Mayor Hamre X
Resolution #C-I 00-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on February 14,2000, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-I0I-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report SOLIC-I-OO be received; and
THAT a by-law be passed to authorize the Mayor and Clerk, on behalf of
the Municipality, to execute an agreement to amend the Principles of
Understanding between Blue Circle Canada Inc., and the Municipality of
Clarington dated November 3, 1997, to extend the "Unwinding Date"
from February 29, 2000 to April 30, 2000, with all other terms and
conditions to remain the same and time to remain of the essence.
"CARRIED"
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February 21, 2000
Resolution #C-I02-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the Confidential Verbal Report of the Director of Community
Services be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a
"closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Rezoning
Application
Eric Cameron
DI4.DEV.98.061
Resolution #C-I03-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report PD-016-00 be lifted from the table.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-l 04-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Report PD-016-00 be received;
THAT the request submitted by Eric Cameron for the removal of the
Holding (H) Symbol from the subject lands be approved and that the
amending By-law attached to Report PD-016-00 be forwarded to Council
for approval;
THAT a copy of Report PD-016-00 be forwarded to the Region of
Durham Planning Department;
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-O 16-00 and any delegation
be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Rationalizing
Transit Service
T03.
Resolution #C-l 05-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report WD-14-00 be lifted from the table.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-l 06-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report WD-14-00 be received;
THAT Council take the opportunity through this report, WD-14-00, to
comment on the Highway No. 2/Highway 401 transit report and
recommendations prepared by ENTRA Consultants and the Regional
Transit Coordinating Committee, prior to the end of February 2000;
THAT Council agree in principle with Report WD-14-00 and
recommendations prepared by ENTRA Consultants and the Regional
Transit Coordinating Committee to foster continued discussions towards
implementing service improvements; and
THAT a copy of Report WD-14-00 be forwarded to the Regional Transit
Coordinating Committee.
"DEFEATED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Interest Absent
Councillor Mutton X
Councillor Novak X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Councillor Young X
Mayor Hamre X
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-l 07 -00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report WD-14-00 be received;
THAT the recommendations prepared by ENTRA Consultants and the
Regional Transit Coordinating Committee form the basis for further
discussions and implementation by the transit operators in Durham toward
the achievement of service improvements, but that the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington not support the use of tax dollars to subsidize
GO Transit fares; and
THAT a copy of Report WD-14-00 be forwarded to the Regional Transit
Coordinating Committee.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Council Member
Declaration of
Pecuniary Interest Absent
Yea
Nay
Councillor Mutton
Councillor Novak
Councillor Rowe
Councillor Schell
Councillor Trim
Councillor Young
Mayor Hamre
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Resolution #C-l 08-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the delegation of Terry Burns be received and referred to the Public
Works Department for review and report; and
THAT Terry Bums be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-l 09-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws and that the
said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
2000-18
2000-19
2000-20
2000-21
2000-22
2000-23
2000-24
2000-25
being a by-law to assume certain streets with the
Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the
Municipality ofClarington
being a by-law to assume certain streets with the
Municipality ofClarington as public highways in the
Municipality ofClarington
being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Pipe
Crossing Agreement between Canadian Pacific Railway
and The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington for
the construction and future maintenance of a proposed
storm sewer at Mileage 165.60, Plan l8T-88047
being a by-law to assume certain streets with the
Municipality ofClarington as public highways in the
Municipality of Clarington
being a by-law to assume certain streets with the
Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the
Municipality of Clarington
being a by-law to assume certain streets with the
Municipality ofClarington as public highways in the
Municipality of Clarington
being a by-law to amend By-law 97-138 respecting the
acceptance and assumption by the Municipality of
Clarington of certain public highways shown on Registered
Plan 10M-826
being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Veltri &
Sons, Bowmanville, Ontario, to enter into an agreement for
the sale of163, 169, 185 and 1818 High Street,
Bowmanville, Ontario
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OTHER BUSINESS
a) Regional Update
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2000-26
being a by-law to amend a certain portion of Plan 685 as
not being subject to Part Lot Control
2000-27
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle
2000-28
being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement
to amend the Principles of Understanding between Blue
Circle Canada Inc., and the Municipality of Clarington
dated November 3, 1997
2000-29
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-llO-OO
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2000-18 to 2000-29,
inclusive be approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Mutton advised that the Finance Committee has issued a zero
percent guideline for the 2000 budget. Within that budget, the police will
realize a ratio of 1 officer for every 790 residents. The standard ratio of 1
officer for every 750 residents is expected to be reached in the year 2002.
Also, the police budget will include the acquisition of a helicopter. During
the trial period, the helicopter has responded to 680 calls, saving a total of
4,200 man-hours and realising a 53 % rate of arrest. The Economic
Development Office has received an Award of Excellence for the
commemorative coin and also an Award of Distinction for the 25th
Anniversary Projects.
Councillor Novak advised that social housing will be coming to the
Regional level under the umbrella of the Health and Social Services
Department effective January 1,2001.
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b) Committee's and
Board's Update
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February 21, 2000
Mayor Hamre advised that the Works Committee has considered the
budget for water and sewer and staff have included in this budget work for
Zone II within the Municipality of Clarington. This work has been moved
ahead one year from its original anticipated date. Mayor Hamre provided
an update on the Governance Committee which the Mayors and Regional
Chairs sit on and advised that John Weirsma, President, Veridian
Connections will be making a presentation to Council on March 6, 2000,
to address rate increases.
Councillor Mutton indicated that the Ganaraska Conservation Authority
has approved a zero percent budget and have issued a request for
proposals for revenue generating ideas. One of the ideas that has come
forward is an Audobon golf course and work in that area is in its very
early stages.
Councillor Novak advised that the Bowmanville Museum Board has
created a partnership with Ontario Hydro which will see students working
with the two organizations during March break.
Councillor Rowe stated that Friends of Second Marsh have held their
annual general meeting and have a new board and some new staff
members. They have contacted the Public Works Department to inquire
about extending the Yellow Fish Road Project and are on the brink of
some very exciting times with the Visitors Guide and web site nearing
completion.
The Visual Arts Centre elected a new Board of Directors at their annual
general meeting on February 16,2000, and a new part time Assistant to
the Director has been hired. The next show is scheduled for March 19 to
April 28, 2000, being the 16th Annual Winter's Harvest. A Questionnaire
2000 has been prepared with which the Visual Arts Centre hopes to
receive input from the community related to their programs. Councillor
Rowe circulated copies ofthe outgoing President's address and the
CuratorlDirector's Reports for Members of Council and the Chief
Administrative Officer.
Councillor Rowe advised that the Animal Advisory Committee is working
towards an Education Program to address school children with respect to
dog bites.
Councillor Trim indicated that the Ganaraska Conservation Authority held
a public meeting last week to present the Wilmot Creek Watershed update
and on February 22, 2000, the Wilmot Nature Trail Committee will be
meeting.
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Councillor Young advised that the Kawartha Conservation Authority has
adopted their 2000 budget. At the annual general meeting of the Tyrone
Hall Board, new members were put in place.
Resolution #C-lll-OO
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the meeting be "closed" in order to discuss property and personnel
matters.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-112-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Councillor Young stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and
refrained from discussion and voting on the confirming by-law.
Resolution #C-113-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-30 being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality ofClarington
at this meeting held on the 21st day of February 2000, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-114-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-30 be approved.
"CARRIED"
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ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-llS-OO
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February 21, 2000
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:30 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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