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Present Were:
Also Present:
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
March 6, 2000
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, March 6, 2000, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor J. Mutton
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. Rowe
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director, Community Services, J. Caruana (attended until 9:48 p.m.)
Direction, Planning and Development, D. Crome
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Deputy Treasurer, N. Taylor (attended until 9:48 p.m.)
Director, Public Works, S. Vokes (attended until 9:48 p.m.)
Divisional Manager, Fire Department, G. Weir (attended until 9:48 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Novak stated that she would be stating a disclosure of
pecuniary interest with respect to the delegations of Norm Monaghan and
Kerry Meydam and Item # 1 0 of Report # 1.
Councillor Schell stated that he would be stating a disclosure of pecuniary
interest with respect to the delegations of the Port Darlington Community
Association, Blue Circle Canada Inc. and Ian McNaughton as well as
Report #3.
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
PRESENTATIONS
Resolution #C-116-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
February 21, 2000, be approved.
"CARRIED"
John Weirsma, President, Veridian Connections, 1920 Bayly Street,
Pickering, L 1 W 3R6 provided a presentation to Council with respect to the
Veridian Corporatization. Mr. Weirsma explained the two distribution
companies within the Municipality of CIa ring ton, corporatization issues
and potential impacts on hydro rates for the residents of Clarington.
Within the municipality, Ontario Hydro Services Company provides
power for 13,000 customers and Veridian Corporation provides power for
11,000 customers. The shares in Veridian are broken down as follows:
. City of Pickering - 47.6%
. Town of Ajax - 35.5%
. Municipality of Clarington - 16.9%
The Corporation realizes assets in the amount of $137 million, revenue in
the amount of$96 million, 59,000 customers and 114 employees. The
Corporation is run by a Board of Directions of 15 members and this
number will be reduced to 12 members come January 1, 2001. This Board
of Directors must approve the rates which in turn must be approved by the
Ontario Energy Board. New unbundled rates must be implemented
November 1, 2000. A commercial rate of return of9.88% is necessary to
meet the goals of the municipal shareholders. The rate impact rebate
could limit the improvements to the effective rates of return from the
current rate of 4% to improvement increment of 1 % annually until the
commercial rate is realized. The fact that this is under consideration
demonstrates the type of local accountability at work in Veridian.
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PRESENTATIONS
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John Abati, Resource Planning Technician, Kawartha Conservation,
277 Kenrei Park Road, R.R. #1, Lindsay, K9V 4Rl addressed Council to
request that advertising be purchased in the 1999 Bird Report.
Mr. Abati advised that the Conservation Authority is approaching all
municipalities to determine their interests in this advertising. Upon
creation of the report, it will be sent to all municipalities in order to protect
various woodlots and environmentally protected areas. It is the hope that
production can be increased to allow for all schools and libraries in the
membership area to receive copies of the report.
Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with regard to the following
resolution and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter.
Councillor Novak indicated that members of her family reside in the
subject area.
Resolution #C-117 -00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the rules of procedure be suspended to allow for Hannu Halminen
to address Council as a delegation.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Schell stated a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to
the next three delegations and refrained from discussion and voting on the
subject matter. Councillor Schell advised that the delegations pertain
specifically to his employer Blue Circle Canada Inc.
Mavis Carlton, addressed Council on behalf of the Port Darlington
Community Association, 119 Cove Road, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3K3 with
respect to report PD-022-00. She advised that since the formation of the
Community Relations Committee, communications between Blue Circle
and the surrounding communities has improved, however this does not
remove or prevent discussion between residents and their Council
members. With respect to the increase in annual tonnage extraction,
Ms. Carlton emphasized it is imperative that Council determines what is
meant by "impacts on residents" referenced in Report PD-022-00. She
suggested that perhaps this is a job that could be referred to the
Community Relations Committee. Residents in the area still have
concerns about dust, noise, blasting and vibration.
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The dust suppression methods used this year during the removal of the
overburden have been nowhere near as satisfactory as was the case in the
previous year. This has been acknowledged but the situation has not been
remedied. Concerns have been expressed recently about blasting. At a
September 23, 1999, open house, residents asked that mobile blast
monitoring be initiated through the Community Relations Committee but
no action has been taken on this issue to date. She is requesting that a
mobile station be added to the conditions in the staff recommendations.
Ms. Carlton indicated that it is critical that Council clearly indicate what
will be done if Blue Circle's continuing operations result in impacts on the
residential communities in spite of conditions proposed by staff.
Lynn Davidson, Blue Circle Canada Inc., 400 Waverly Road South,
Bowmanville, Ll C 3K3 addressed Council together with
Ian McNaughton, McNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson, Planning
Consultants in support of the recommendations contained in Report
PD-022-00. Ms. Davidson advised that the Community Relations
Committee has been a positive vehicle for both Blue Circle Canada Inc.
and the residents of the area and stated that Blue Circle is interested in
continuing with this process. Mr. McNaughton spoke in support of the
recommendations and requested an opportunity to speak with staff and
Ontario Hydro with respect to the mobile blast monitoring which the Port
Darlington Community Association has requested.
Bill Humber, 15 Beech Street, Bowmanville, LlC 3Al appeared before
Council on behalf of the Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association,
representing residents of that area bounded by Wellington, Concession and
Liberty Streets. He indicated that during the past several months,
neighbours in this part of Bowmanville have been meeting to discuss their
concerns regarding the future of their neighbourhood including the aging
character of environmental features such as trees, increasing traffic,
concerns surrounding the historic ambience of the area and the impact of
upgraded services. Mr. Humber advised that a meeting was held with
Town officials on January 19,2000, which attracted over 80 people. On
February 23, 2000, 50 residents met in the Clarington Beech Centre to
formalize an Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association. A survey
completed in January, asked residents to consider issues that have been
privately and publicly voiced by many people in the neighbourhood. An
overwhelming majority (88.5%) indicated that they would like a
Comprehensive Analysis undertaken of the area which includes issues of
Streetscape Design, public safety and history before any changes are
implemented.
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As a follow-up measure, a design team of four environmental engineering
technology students has been consulted who over the next several months
are assisting the group in developing some Cohesive Design ideas for their
neighbourhood. Issues raised at the February 23, 2000, meeting, several
issues were again raised which reinforce those collected in the earlier
survey and expressed at the previous meetings. Mr. Humber
recommended the following:
. Create, in consultation with area residents, a streetscape plan for the
neighbourhood to guide the process of development over the next
several decades;
. Ensuring that planned serviced upgrades conform to this plan;
. Engage an arboreal specialist to collect an inventory of trees in the
area and report on their health, future liability and the opportunities for
a tree planting program;
. Establish a series of immediate traffic calming measures.
He asked that Council support the above recommendations by requesting a
staff report on their concerns, designing a process to allow for an
immediate detailed Streetscape Plan with significant input from residents
and ensuring that such plan is in place prior to any engineered upgrades or
other physical changes being undertaken.
Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the following
delegations, vacated her chair and refrained from discussion. Councillor
Novak advised that members of her family reside in the immediate area.
Norm Monaghan, 15 Westmore Street, Courtice, LlC 2H8 distributed to
Council a package of information pertaining to environmentally sensitive
areas in the Durham Regional Official Plan. In all of the documentation,
the words "environmentally sensitive" are very prominent. He feels there
must be a reason for this and believes that by having the Ontario Ministry
of Natural Resources finish the mapping of the Provincially significant
Black-Farewell Wetland Complex below the dash line, which has been
marked by the Ministry based on misinformation, will give the
Municipality answers to their environmental issues. A formal request by
Planning is required and this matter could be speedily cleared up. He is
therefore requesting that Council ratify the decision of the General
Purpose and Administration Committee related to this matter.
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Kerry Meydam, 3828 Trulls Road, Courtice, LIE 2L3 thanked members
of Council for their support at the General Purpose and Administration
Committee Meeting to request the Ministry of Natural Resources to
complete the Wetland Complex mapping ofthe Black-Farewell Area. She
stated that if this designation is made in a timely manner, the Ontario
Municipal Board can properly deal with the Blackcreek Development
Application before it. Ms. Meydam stated that she does not want to stop
development but she does want to ensure that no more of the wetland
complex is impacted.
Hannu Halminen, Blackcreek Developments Limited, 1748 Baseline Road
West, Courtice, LIE 2Tl appeared before Council and requested that the
recommendation of the General Purpose and Administration Committee
relating to the mapping of the Wetland Complex not be endorsed by
Council. He stated that this matter is before the Ontario Municipal Board
and that is where it should remain. He has never disputed that wetlands
exist in this area and stated that no lots will impact the large wetland in the
middle of the property. Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority has
concluded that an extension to George Reynolds Drive will do less
damage to the wetland complex than an extension of Adelaide Avenue
will, therefore the Ministry of Natural Resources does not need to be
brought into this picture again. Mr. Halminen stated that it is
inappropriate for Council to interfere with this application at this time as it
has been forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board.
Resolution #C-I18-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Council recess for 15 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 9:23 p.m.
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Resolution #C-119-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved
with the exception ofItems I - 2 and I - 5.
"CARRIED"
Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated
January 17,2000.
(Received for Information)
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, 393 University Avenue, Suite
1701, Toronto, M5G lE6, advising that the AMO has submitted reports to
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)
outlining solutions to deal with the impacts ofIntensive Farming. Ontario
municipalities recognize and are very proud of the province's agricultural
industry. At the same time, there are emerging environmental, economic
and social issues arising from intensive livestock operations that create
conflicts within Ontario's rural communities. Municipalities want a
balanced approach and want to work with provincial officials, the
agricultural industry and stakeholders within Ontario's communities to
resolve these problems. AMO is proposing several initiatives:
1. Research;
11. Education and Communication;
111. Voluntary Initiatives;
IV. Regulatory Framework;
v. MonitoringlEnforcement.
(Received for Information)
William Humber, Chair, Old Bowmanville, Neighbourhood Association,
15 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville, L1C 3Al, advising Council of their
organization. Neighbours in that part of the historic residential area bound
by Wellington, Concession and Liberty streets in the old town of
Bowmanville have recently organized themselves for the purposes of
developing proactive ideas for the future enhancement of their
neighbourhood. This initiative is partly in response to the future
implications of increasing traffic and public works upgrades to sewers and
water services, etc. Their primary goal is to develop a well-founded
streetscape plan for the entire area which respects the existing character of
the neighbourhood, and provides for the area's environmental and
aesthetic enhancement.
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They are interested in ensuring that future upgrades to area services occur
within the context of a streetscape plan. They would also like to
recommend the introduction of positive design features in response to
traffic and public safety concerns.
(Received for Information)
Ross L. McDougall, Mayor, City of Belleville, inviting all OSUM
members to participate in the OSUM 2000 Conference being hosted in
their "Friendly City" on May 3, 4 and 5, 2000. The OSUM Conference is
being held at the Ramada Inn on the beautiful Bay of Quinte and the Trade
Show will be situated on site at the Ramada on May 3 and 4.
(Received for Information)
Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Region of Durham, thanking the Greater
Oshawa Chamber of Commerce for their letter of January 28, 2000.
Mr. Anderson would like to respond to several ofthe Greater Oshawa
Chamber of Commerce's points and clarifY the position ofthe Regional
Municipality of Durham. When Regional Councillors adopted the eight
resolutions at Fern Resort, they did so unanimously and were aware of the
Oshawa Chamber of Commerce's position regarding governance. The
recommendations indeed do not defme a modified two-tier system or
slimmed down Region. Those issues are part of the discussion regarding
future governance in Durham. They need to decide what modifications
they would like to see implemented. In the fmal analysis, they will require
cost analysis data and business case models before they are able to make
an informed decision on what model(s) best meet these objectives. He
would appreciate receipt of the data and existing information the Greater
Oshawa Chamber of Commerce has used to lead them to your position on
a preferred model. The Region agrees completely with their statement
"governments must be more cost effective, efficient and accountable to the
people". This is exactly why they are conducting such a review process.
It is the position ofthe Region of Durham that a two-tier system is the
most realistic model at this time, particularly with all the major services
added to the Region from the Province, and is in the best interests of their
citizens. While at Fern they recognized it might be that some lower tier
municipalities need to consider potential amalgamations. However, that is
an issue that needs to be discussed and resolved at the lower tier level.
(Received for Information)
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Anthony Polci, Special Assistant - Ontario Office of the Minister of
Transport, thanking Council for their letter dated January 5, 2000, to the
Honourable David M. Collenette, Minister of Transport, regarding the
hours of service for commercial truck drivers. The hours of service
standard that currently applies to commercial vehicle drivers is being
reviewed by a committee under the auspices of the Canadian Council of
Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA). This committee is composed
of federal and provincial regulators, industry and labour representatives
and other interested parties. The task of the committee is to undertake a
review of the current regime covering the work rules that apply to
commercial vehicle drivers and to improve safety by employing recent
findings in the areas of fatigue and fatigue countermeasures. It has been
noted that the current rules are difficult to understand and enforce and
would benefit from simplification and updating. The department shares
our views that commercial vehicle drivers' on-duty hours should not be
increased. Indeed, discussions by the CCMT A committee have focused
on providing greater opportunities for drivers to obtain more rest on a
daily basis by increasing the minimum off-duty time that a driver must
observe. This being the case, a 25 per cent increase in mandatory off-duty
time has been proposed, which would result in a reduced workday. This
proposal has been well received by industry representatives. The
committee is also recommending changes to several other aspects of the
regime in order to provide further opportunities for drivers to rest and
intends to develop the text of a revised standard later this year. At that
time, it is anticipated that information sessions will be conducted in
selected locations across Canada. Subsequently, federal and provincial
governments will consider the committee's recommendations.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated December 2,1999.
(Received for Information)
Mrs. Carveth and Mr. and Mrs. Eilbeck, residents of Mill Street South,
Newcastle, writing to thank the Municipality for their quick and efficient
service in clearing senior citizen's driveways of snow after a snow fall.
They are most impressed, pleased and satisfied with the service.
(Received for Information)
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J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation, advising that the Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority has received a proposal for a golf course at Heber Down
Conservation Area. Prior to proceeding with the environmental evaluation
of this proposal, the Authority is hosting a public open house to provide an
opportunity for their partners in conservation and the general public to
provide their comments. The open house will be held at the Cullen
Garden's Restaurant, 300 Taunton Road West, Whitby on March 9 and 10
from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on both days. The proposal is
to develop a golf course using 100 acres of land in the northeast section of
the conservation area that is largely degraded and in the past has been used
as a landfill site and gravel pit. The proposal also includes 60 acres of
adjacent lands that are primarily worked out gravel pits and currently not
under Authority ownership.
(Received for Information)
K. Johansen, Project Manager - Environmental Assessment, Ontario
Power Generation, providing Council with a copy of the fourth issue of
their newsletter about the Environmental Assessment (EA) being
conducted on OPG's Pickering.
(Received for Information)
CAA Central Ontario, 60 Commerce Valley Drive East, Thornhill,
L3T 7P9, advising Council that it has been CANs policy to support an
integrated and balanced plan for urban transportation, a plan that calls for
investment in roads as well as public transit. Although the clubs were an
active partner in the process leading up to the signing of the Greater
Toronto Services Board Transportation Accord, they declined to sign the
accord because they believe the GTSB transportation plan does not call for
a balanced approach to transportation in the GTA. They are concerned
that the focus of the GTSB, as outlined in its Removing Roadblocks study,
is transit -centered and ignores motorists or proposes to penalize them. As
they told GTSB staff, they agree with parts of the accord and disagree with
others. We need a solution that is acceptable to the public and embraced
by residents living and working in the GTA and Hamilton-Wentworth.
Without a balanced approach in shaping the plan or widening the scope to
include a multi-disciplined proposal, CAA can not, and will not support
the GTSB Transportation Accord.
(Received for Information)
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Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Pickering,
advising that the Council of the City of Pickering on February 21, 2000,
passed the following resolution:
"THAT Report to Council CAO 03-00, concerning the
establishment of a Joint Fire Communications Centre be received
for information;
THAT City Council agree to proceed with Phase 1 of the Joint Fire
Communications Project, and authorize the expenditure of $3,672
as the City's contribution to this Phase;
THAT a copy of this Report be forwarded to the municipalities of
Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, and Clarington."
(Received for Information)
Linda J. Laliberte, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Ganaraska
Region Conservation Authority, advising that the Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority on January 20, 2000, approved the 2000 general
levy as per the notification, which was forwarded to each municipality on
December 17, 1999, with a copy of the 2000 preliminary budget. The
general levy chargeable to our munic~ality is $144,946.66. The levy is
payable in two installments, April 15 and October 15th. Copies of the
Authority's 1999 financial statements and the Annual Report were
forwarded also.
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham writing to the Minister of
Finance, advising that Regional Council on February 23,2000, passed the
following resolution:
"a) THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to provide funding to
the Region of Durham to recover the legal and consulting costs to
be incurred in preparing and presenting a defense with regard to
the Gan Eden application before the Ontario Municipal Board; and
b)
THAT a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Honourable
Tony Clement, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Honourable Ernie Eves, the Minister of Finance, the Durham
MPPs, the Township ofUxbridge and all municipalities within the
Greater Toronto Area."
(Received for Information)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham writing to the Minister of
Finance, advising that Regional Council on February 23, 2000, passed the
following resolution:
"a) THAT the preliminary timetable be approved for the 2000
Regional Budgets for Water Supply, Sanitary Sewerage,
Solid Waste Management and General Tax Purposes as set
forth in Attachment #1 to Report #2000-F-ll of the
Commissioner of Finance, as amended, which provides for
Council approval ofthe 2000 Budgets and Regional Tax
Rates on March 29,2000 contingent upon the receipt by the
Region of the Provincial estimates for the 2000 Local
Services Realignment and the GTA Pooling costs;
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THAT ifthe receipt of the Provincial financial data for the
Local Services Realignment and GT A Pooling is delayed,
then the 2000 Regional Budget Timetable be revised
accordingly to ensure that the 2000 Regional Budget for
General Tax Purposes and 2000 Regional Tax Rates are not
approved by Regional Council until such time as the
Provincial information is received and incorporated into the
Regional Budgets; and
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c) THAT a copy of Report #2000- F -11 of the Commissioner
of Finance be forwarded to the Durham Regional Police
Services Board, the Area Municipalities and the
Conservation Authorities."
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Atomic Energy Control Board, Communications Division, P.O. Box 1046,
280 Slater Street, Ottawa, KIP 5S9, reporting to Council the radiation
dose due to emissions from the Darlington Nuclear Station. Anyone
wishing to receive copies of future editions directly from the AECB may
do so by contacting them by telephone.
(Received for Information)
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Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, advising Council of the 25th
Annual Maple Syrup Festival being held at Purple Woods Conservation
Area on March 11 to 19 and March 25, 2000. With the approach of spring
a person may be sure of several things; birds will be singing, sap will be
flowing and pancakes will be flipping at Purple Woods Conservation
Area. The syrup festival will be open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
(Received for Information)
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John Abati, Friends of Kawartha Conservation, Kenrei Park Road,
R.R. #1, Lindsay, K9V 4Rl, advising Council that they are producing
their 4th Annual Bird Report for Victoria County. The report highlights
sightings, programs, natural areas and feature articles relating to a variety
of environmental issues. In 1998, they had to eliminate some sections of
the report due to cost. This year they are approaching all their watershed
municipalities for their support. The ads run between $20 and $100 with
revenues going to cover the costs of printing.
Resolution #C-120-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the delegation of John Abati be acknowledged;
THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington support the
endeavour of the Friends of Kawartha Conservation in the publication of
their 4th Annual Bird Report by purchasing a $50.00 advertisement to help
offset the cost of printing; and
THAT John Abati be advised of Council's decision.
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Walter E. Taylor, Township Clerk, Township ofUxbridge, 51 Toronto
Street South, P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge, L9P lTl, writing to The Minister
of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation advising that the Council of the
Township ofUxbridge on February 14,2000, passed the following
resolution:
"WHEREAS construction involving resolution/renovation of
buildings provides opportunities for private sector job creation;
WHEREAS restoration of heritage structures provides
opportunities for training of skilled workers;
WHEREAS the restoration/renovation of buildings contributes to
the conservation of built and natural resources, extends their
economic lifespan and represents a wise reuse of resources;
WHEREAS heritage structures contribute to tourism's economic
benefits;
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED THAT Heritage Uxbridge
request that heritage structures be included in the proposed
Government of Ontario's Infrastructure Program of the $20 billion
public/private SuperBuild Growth Fund."
Resolution #C-12l-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item 1- 5 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-122-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-12l-00 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"THAT a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to LACAC, to
the three BIAs and to other Municipal Boards who may be
affected. "
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-121-00 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
Correspondence Item D - 16 was distributed to Council as a handout.
Resolution #C-123-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the
exception ofItems D - 12 to D - 16, inclusive.
"CARRIED"
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Fred Upshaw, Secretary-Treasurer, Durham Region Labour Council,
P.O. Box 946, Oshawa, L1H 7Nl, requesting that Council proclaim
Friday, April 28, 2000 as "Day of Mourning" in recognition of workers
killed, injured or disabled on the job. The Day of Mourning was officially
recognized by the Ontario Provincial Legislature in 1988. In 19991, (An
Act Respecting a Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the
Workplace) passed through all stages of the House of Commons and the
Senate. The Bill which now proclaims April 28 of each year as a National
Day of Mourning received Royal Assent on February 1, 19991, and is now
law.
(Proclaimed)
Heather Farquhar, Secretary, Liberty Pentecostal Church, 1965 Martin
Road North, Bowmanville, LlC 3K4, requesting permission to set off
fireworks on their property on Canada Day, July 1,2000. As in previous
years, the fireworks will be set well back from the public in a cleared off
field. There will also be two flat bed trucks which will assist as barriers
and separate the public from the display. The fireworks will be supervised
by a fireworks display company as well as a member of their congregation
who is a fireman and several adults over the age of 21. The fireworks will
be lit by a licensed supervisor from the fireworks company. This
company will also be providing the permit.
(Approved provided the organizers apply for
and obtain the necessary permit)
J. Laing, Secretary, Navy League of Canada, P.O. Box 491, Bowmanville,
LlC 3Z2, advising the Municipality when the Navy League Tag Days for
2000 will occur. As in the past, this is a major fund-raiser for the Royal
Canadian Sea Cadet Corps, #279 Bowmanville, and their Cadets will once
again be in uniform in front of businesses throughout Clarington. The
days specified for the Tag Day canvassing are October 5,6 and 7, 2000.
(Permission granted to the Royal Canadian
Sea Cadet Corps, #279 to hold their Tag
days October 5 to 7, 2000)
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Sally Barrie, Administrator, Durham Region Community Care
Association, 26 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville, L1C 3A2, requesting
permission for Community Care to once again canvas the local
municipality in support oftheir Annual "Tag Days" on June 1,2 and 3,
2000. They plan to utilize their volunteers to cover locations in Orono,
Newcastle, Bowmanville and Courtice areas. All dollars collected will
once again go towards service provision in Clarington.
(Permission granted for Durham Region
Community Care Association to hold their
Tag Days June 1 to 3, 2000)
Sam Synard, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, requesting
that March 21, 2000, be proclaimed as the UN International Day for the
Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Participation by municipalities
from all parts of Canada has become an annual tradition which he urges us
to follow. Our society is changing and becoming more diverse.
Appreciating diversity and showing respect and tolerance for everyone go
hand-in-hand with human rights. Canada has become a good example to
the rest of the world. At the local and community level where it counts
most, municipal governments continue to lead the way. With the
Department of Canadian Heritage, FCM urges all communities to make
2000 the best year in planning March 21 initiatives.
(Proclaimed)
Hilda Gatchell, Volunteer Coordinator, Organ Donation Ontario,
250 Dundas Street West, Suite 406, Toronto, M5T 2Z5, requesting that the
week of April 22 through 29, 2000, be proclaimed Organ Donor
Awareness Week. The Volunteer Committee of Durham Region was
activated in May of 1999. Since that time they have worked to increase
awareness providing speakers for Service Clubs, Church Groups,
Women's Institutes, etc., as requested, attending Blood Donor Clinics, and
providing information pamphlets and donor cards to various sites within
the Region. Organ donation and transplantation offers positive outcomes
for recipient patients as well as donor families.
(Proclaimed)
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Craig Brown, Library Board Chairman, Clarington Public Library,
submitting to Council the Library's Board current budget request. The
request, including non-controllable impact items for 2000, is
$1,235,705.00. The detailed budget adopted by the Board is background
materials for this request. That documentation has been submitted directly
to the Municipal Treasurer for inclusion in the overall current budget
presentation materials which will come before members of Council in the
course ofthe budget process. In submitting this budget, the Library Board
continues its commitment to the provision of library service to all
residents of the Municipality. Their 2000 request includes a provision for
access to library service on Sundays and Mondays, days which they are
not currently open to the public.
(Correspondence referred to the Treasurer
for inclusion in the 2000 budget process)
Gavin M. Stephenson, Secretary/Treasurer, Clarington Museums, Clarke
Museum and Archives, P.O. Box 152, Orono, LOB lMO, requesting that
Council fill two vacant positions on the Board one due to absenteeism in
violation of Board policy.
(Correspondence referred to the Clerk for
appropriate action)
Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board,
1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, M3J 2P3, advising that the Greater
Toronto Services Board on February 4, 2000, adopted the following
recommendation:
"The GTSB Strategic Transportation Plan for the Greater Toronto
Area and Hamilton-Wentworth be circulated to member
municipalities and other stakeholders for comments by April 3,
2000, and staff report back on comments at the May 26th
Transportation Committee meeting."
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Planning and Development)
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Sgt. Paul A. Malik, Community Services Coordinator, Community
Services Unit, Durham Regional Police Service, 77 Centre Street North,
Oshawa, LlG 4B7, requesting permission to erect approved
Neighbourhood Watch signs in the area of Victoria Woods. Through the
implementation of Crime Prevention Programs, dedicated community
volunteers work with police to help reduce crime in their communities.
One such "Citizen Involved" Crime Prevention Program is
Neighbourhood Watch. It is a project which employs an elegantly simple
technique of "neighbours looking out for neighbours" to reduce threats of
crime against potential victims. This letter is to introduce us to a group of
concerned citizens who want to get involved in such a program. Through
persistence, devotion and hard work, these people have made an
honourable effort to form a Neighbourhood Watch within their community
with at least 75% participation from their fellow neighbours.
(Approval granted to install approved
Neighbourhood Watch signs in this area)
Don Yeo, President, Clarington Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society,
P.O. Box 42, Bowmanville, LlC 3K8, requesting Council to declare April
as "Cancer Month in Clarington". He is also requesting permission to
have a Cancer Society flag fly from the flag poles at the Newcastle Town
Hall, the Courtice Recreation Complex and the Bowmanville Town Hall,
with the official flag raising ceremony taking place at the Bowmanville
Town Hall at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 27,2000. Mr. Yeo is also
requesting that Friday, March 31, 2000, be declared "Daffodil Day".
(Proclaimed)
Gail Johnson, President, Clarington Tiger Cats, 76 Prospect Street,
Bowmanville, LlC 3H2, requesting from Council that the Clarington
Tiger Cats be considered for a late grant. A considerable amount of
money is required to run a Minor Football Organization; for example
equipment, field rentals, payment of game officials, League registration
which includes adequate insurance, footballs, blocking pads, busing, etc.
The Founder of this club is the same one who organized the Minor
Football Clubs in Pickering and in Oshawa, so there is no lacking of
experience in this endeavour.
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Transportation
Master Plan
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Resolution #C-124-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 12 be referred to the Treasurer for
inclusion in the 2000 budget process.
"CARRIED"
Gene Chartier, Manager, Transportation Planning and Design,
Transportation and Construction Services Branch, Region of Durham,
regarding the Region of Durham Transportation Master Plan Study, Inter-
agency Team Commencement Meeting. The Region of Durham is
preparing a Transportation Master Plan (TMP) to help guide the Region's
transportation programs and investments for the next twenty years and
beyond. The Plan will identifY strategic directions for growth and the
transportation system improvements required to achieve this growth in an
environmentally and economically sustainable manner. The project is
being conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Class
Environmental Assessment (EA), and will address Phases 1 (identifY the
problem) and 2 (identifY alternative solutions to the problem) ofthis
process. The TMP Study is intended to satisfY the consultation and
documentation requirements for any Schedule "A" and "B" projects
covered by the Municipal Class EA. They plan to meet with the Inter-
agency Team at least three times during the project. These meetings, in
addition to written documentation, will provide us an opportunity to
remain informed and give them our feedback as the project proceeds.
They recognize that it may be necessary to meet with individual members
during the TMP Study to discuss specific issues.
Resolution #C-125-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 13 be referred to the Director of Planning
and Development.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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Resolution #C-126-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-125-00 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and the Director of Public Works"
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-125-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS
AMENDED."
Marcel L. Brunelle, Mayor, The Corporation of the Town of Whitby,
advising that the Town of Whitby is experiencing on-going problems with
the high numbers of Canadian Geese inhabiting their community.
Clarington is one of nine G.T.A. lakeshore municipalities. He is confident
the citizens of and the visitors to the parks and waterfront walkways in the
Municipality of Clarington have all too soon discovered that the Canada
Goose population has increased immensely and continues to encroach on
their enjoyment of the outdoors. Mayor Brunelle has contacted the
Canadian Wildlife Service requesting approval of culling and/or any other
effective population control measures and financial assistance. He is
requesting Clarington's support of Whitby's endeavour to remedy this
situation and will be making the same request to other lakeshore
municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area in the hopes that collectively
we may persuade the Federal Government to approve such measures to
control the adult molt population.
Resolution #C-l27 -00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 14 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Wayne Arthurs, advising that the Council ofthe City of Pickering
on February 7, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the City of Pickering and residents of the City
impassionedly recognize the highest priority of protecting children;
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WHEREAS it has been reported that the Canadian Council on
Social Development in its report entitled "the progress of Canada's
Children in the Millennium" notes that the child sex trade is
increasing in Canada; and
WHEREAS the Supreme Court of Canada is hearing an appeal
from a British Columbia Court of Appeal decision that found the
Criminal Code law against possession of child pornography to be
unconstitutional; and
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has intervened to argue
that Ontario must continue to have the authority to charge and
prosecute child pornographers;
NOW THEREFORE the City of Pickering and its residents
respectfully request that the Provincial and the Federal
Governments give the utmost priority to the protection of children
from sexual exploitation as they deliberate this important case; and
THAT this resolution be distributed to the Honourable Anne
McLellan, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the
Honourable Mike Harris, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Jim
Flaherty, Attorney General of Ontario, the Honourable Janet
Ecker, M.P.P., Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge, Dan McTeague, M.P.,
Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge, the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and
Save the Children (Canada); and
THAT the City of Pickering requests that the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario distribute this City of Pickering resolution to their
membership requesting their support and similar resolutions to be
sent to the Honourable Anne McLellan and copies to the City of
Pickering.
Resolution #C-128-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the foregoing resolution of the City of Pickering pertaining to
protection of children be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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Blackcreek
Development
DI4.DEV.95.020
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1
G.P.A. Report
February 28, 2000
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March 6, 2000
Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence
Item D - 16 and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter.
Councillor Novak indicated that family members reside in the immediate
area.
Handout from Hannu T. Halminen, President, Blackcreek Developments
Ltd., 1748 Baseline Road West, Courtice, LIE 2Tl, advising Council that
he was not notified of the delegation that appeared before the General
Purpose and Administration Meeting of February 28, 2000, regarding the
Provincial Wetland Mapping. Since this may have an impact on his lands,
he is requesting to be placed on the Council agenda to speak on this issue
before a decision is made.
Resolution #C-129-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 16 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-130-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on February 28, 2000, with the exception of Item #10.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item #10 of
Report # 1, vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on
the subject matter. Councillor Novak advised that members of her family
reside in the immediate area.
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Item #10 of
Report # 1
Wetland Mapping
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Resolution #C-13 1-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Item #10 of Report #1 be referred to a "closed" session later in the
meeting in order to receive legal advice.
"CARRIED"
Special G.P.A. Resolution #C-132-00
Report of
February 28, 2000 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee at their special meeting held on February 28, 2000, be
approved.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORD VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Interest Absent
Councillor Mutton X
Councillor Novak X
Councillor Rowe X
X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Councillor Young X
Mayor Hamre X
X
Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Report #3 and
refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor
Schell indicated that the report relates directly to his employer, Blue Circle
Canada Inc.
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Report #3
Aggregate
Extraction
Licence, Blue
Circle
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Resolution #C-133-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PD-022-00 be received;
THAT the Ministry of Natural Resources be advised that the Municipality
of Clarington has no objection to the request made by Blue Circle Canada
Inc. for an amendment to their site plan under their aggregate extraction
license, subject to:
(1) the transfer of the Closure Areas A and B of Waverly Road to Blue
Circle Inc.;
(2) the release of the Temporary Public Highway (haul road) to Blue
Circle Canada Inc.; and
(3) the conditions set out in Appendix 1 to Report PD-022-00;
THAT the Ministry of Natural Resources be advised that the Municipality
of Clarington has no objection to the request made by Blue Circle Canada
Inc. for an amendment to the aggregate extraction license to increase in
annual tonnage from 3.0 million tonnes to 4.5 million tonnes subject to the
conditions set out in Appendix I to Report PD-022-00; and
THAT Blue Circle Canada Inc., the Blue Circle Community Relations
Committee, the Region of Durham, Ontario Hydro, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canadian
Coast Guard, Waterfront Regeneration Trust, the Port Darlington
Community Association and any interested parties be advised of Council's
decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-134-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the Confidential Verbal Report ofthe Solicitor regarding a legal
matter be referred to a "closed" session at the end of the meeting.
"CARRIED"
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-135-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the presentation of John Weirsma be received with appreciation.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-136-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the delegation of Bill Humber be acknowledged and referred to the
Public Works Department for review and preparation of a report to be
submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and
THAT Bill Humber be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-137 -00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws and that the
said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
2000-31
being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered
Plan 40M-1984 as not being subject to Part Lot Control
2000-32
being a by-law to appoint Kenneth Sherwood as a By-law
Enforcement Officer
2000-33
being a by-law to appoint Terry Beauvais as a By-law
Officer
2000-34
being a by-law to authorize the executive of an Agreement
between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
and Animal Licencing Services Inc.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Gasoline
and Diesel
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2000-35
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the
former Town of Newcastle
2000-36
being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement
with Clarington Fieldcrest Development Limited of Plan of
Subdivision l8T-99006 and any Mortgagee who has an
interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington in respect of l8T -99006
2000-37
being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of $15,000,000
to meet, until the taxes are collected, the current
expenditures of the Municipality for the year 2000
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-138-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2000-31 to 2000-37,
inclusive be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-139-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
WHEREAS gasoline and diesel fuel prices have risen drastically to all-
time highs in recent weeks;
AND WHEREAS the economic well-being of Canada is directly tied to
the efficient and affordable transfer of goods and people;
AND WHEREAS a significant portion of the per litre price for fuel is due
to Federal and Provincial taxation;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Clarington
request the Federal and Provincial Governments to consider a temporary
reduction in the tax on fuel until the present crisis is over;
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City of Os haw a
Official Plan
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AND THAT this resolution be sent to AMO and all Ontario Municipalities
for their endorsement;
AND THAT copies of said resolution be sent to our Federal and
Provincial representatives, the Prime Minister of Canada, the Premier of
Ontario, the Finance Minister of Canada, and the Finance Minister of
Ontario.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-140-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting be "closed" to receive reports from the Solicitor
regarding two legal matters.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-14l-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the Clerk on behalf ofthe Municipality be authorized to submit an
appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board from the Region's decision to
approve Amendment No. 66 to the City of Oshawa Official Plan;
THAT staff be authorized to proceed to engage consultants to undertake a
scoped retail impact study of the proposed development and report back to
Council; and
THAT $18,000 be drawn from the Working Funds Reserve Account for
the above referenced study.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the following
matter and refrained from discussion and voting on the matter.
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Resolution #C-142-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the following Item #10 of Report #1 be tabled:
"THAT the delegation of Kerry Meydam be referred to staff to
make a formal request to the Ministry of Natural Resources to
extend the wetland mapping forthwith and prior to the OMB
hearing for Birchdale Development scheduled for April 10, 2000."
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Councillors Novak and Schell stated pecuniary interests earlier in the
meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the confirming
by-law.
Resolution #C-143-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-38 being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington
at this meeting held on the 6th day of March 2000, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-144-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-38 be approved.
"CARRIED"
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ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-145-00
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March 6, 2000
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:48 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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