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PRAYER
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Present Were:
Also Present:
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
March 27, 2000
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, March 27,2000, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor J. Mutton (attended until 8:30 p.m.)
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 9:20 p.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (attended until 9:20 p.m.)
Director, Planning and Development, D. Crome (attended until 9:20 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon (attended until 9:20 p.m.)
Treasurer, M. Marano (attended until 9:20 p.m.)
Director, Public Works, S. Vokes (attended until 9:20 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Resolution #C-146-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
March 6, 2000, be approved.
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Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Region of Durham, 605 Rossland Road
East, P.O. Box 623, Whitby, LlN 6A3 was present to outline the Regional
achievements over the past year and what is in store for the Region in the
coming years. During 1999, the Region:
Continued to enjoy a AAA credit rating
Saw over 3500 new housing starts
Commenced a Regional Insurance Pool
Enjoyed new business ventures
Was the home of several film shoots
Was awarded the 2000 Summer Games
Formulated an economic development strategy
Saw commencement of work on the widening of Highway 401 and
new interchanges
Completed construction of the Ajax Water Supply Plant
Formulated a long-term strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine
Successfully handled downloading of services from the Province,
ie, ambulance
Saw an extension of GO Transit service
The year 2000 will see the following achievements:
· Work towards a Transportation Master Plan
· All day GO Train service as of May 1,2000
· Additional work on Highway 401 widening
. Widening of Taunton Road
· Many road repairs in the Municipality of Clarington
· Numerous water and sewer improvements in Clarington
· The Zone 2 Reservoir Project in Clarington
· A long-term waste management strategy
· Construction of a new 300-bed Hillsdale Manor
Chair Anderson stated that the Region's Transportation Infrastructure is
following behind other municipalities and we must urge the Federal
Government to complete Highway 407 and decide on the future of the
Pickering Airport lands. Restructuring of local government is upper most
on the agenda for the Region and the Council must look at all options in
order to carry on business better and more efficiently for its residents.
Donna Lucas-Astley and Peter Niklaus, Co-Chairs, Boys Slo-Pitch
presented Mayor Hamre with a cheque in the amount of $6,000 on behalf
of the Boys Slo-Pitch Association for improvements to the Lord Elgin
Park Baseball Diamond.
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Dianna Eastwood, Co-ordinator, John Howard Society, together with
David Smith, Program Co-ordinator, Firehouse Youth Centre thanked the
municipality for the $30,000 grant and outlined the methods in which they
have begun to implement the recommendations contained in the
municipality's staffreport of January 2000. David Smith outlined several
changes and the resulting growth in the Youth Centre and outlined various
activities which are planned at the centre in the upcoming months.
Mayor Hamre presented a cheque in the amount of $15,000 (being one
half of the total grant) to Dianna Eastwood and David Smith.
Scott Creed, Chair of the Animal Advisory Committee,
150 Tamblyn Road, Orono, LOB lMO requested proclamation of
Responsible Pet Ownership Week, May 6 - 14,2000. He outlined various
activities which the Committee has planned for Responsible Pet
Ownership Week as well as ongoing activities being undertaken.
Resolution #C-147-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Carl VanBelle be added as a delegation to address Council.
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Allan Vaillancourt, 1946 Highway 2, Bowmanville, LlC 3K7 advised
Council that on February 21, 2000, he was visited by his neighbour
Paul Watson. Mr. Watson advised him that the large piles of brush
located on his property on Highway 2 were going to be burnt. A permit
had been issued by the Fire Department to allow for this activity. Mr.
Vaillancourt questioned why this activity would be sanctioned when it
would allow large amounts of noxious fumes to be emitted into the air.
He indicated that the Fire Department permit had been signed on
August 23, 1999, and questioned why it would take 6 months for Mr.
Watson to advise the neighbours of this activity. He also questioned
whether the Valleys 2000 Committee could have used the cleared brush
for chipping and whether a farmers right to burn outweighs the right of
other residents to enjoy clean, fresh air.
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Paul Watson, 1583 Maple Grove Road, Bowmanville, LlC 3K3 advised
Council that the subject property was farmland many years ago. However
it has been allowed to grow up with brush which is of no value. His
family is attempting to return the property to its natural state and, in so
doing, they applied for permits to burn the unwanted brush. The Ministry
of Environment have no objections to the burning and a permit was
properly obtained from the Fire Department. All requirements of the Fire
Department have been complied with, including notification of
immediately adjacent property owners. The notification was delayed from
the date of issue of the permit to ensure that people would be aware of the
activity at the time the burn was to begin. Mr. Watson advised that he has
only received one complaint related to the burn and the burn was stopped
at the time the complaint was received. Manpower is on site at all times to
monitor the activity.
Carl VanBelle, VanBelle Garden Centre, 1973 Highway 2, Bowmanville,
LlC 3K7, advised Council that he has been experiencing problems with
the smoke which is emanating from the burn on the Watson farm. He is
presently venting his greenhouses and on Thursday of last week he had to
send people home from work from the amount of smoke which was
entering into the greenhouses. He has spoken with the Watsons on the
impact that this is having on his business.
Resolution #C-148-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Council recess for 15 minutes.
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The meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
Resolution #C-149-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved
with the exception ofItems I - 9, I - 11, I - 15, 1- 21, I - 27 and I - 29.
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Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated
February 21, 2000.
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Lori Ullius, Parenting Program Manager, Durham Region Health
Department, advising that individuals and organizations serving Durham
Region have come together to organize an Ontarians with Disabilities Act
(ODA) Forum. The Durham ODA Forum entitled "Breaking The
Barriers" will take place on March 29, 2000, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
in the HMS Ajax Room at the Ajax Community Centre. The purpose of
the Forum is to help educate the community about the barriers disabled
people face everyday in their lives and to advocate for an effective
Ontarians with Disabilities Act. As a result of barriers, children and youth
growing up with disabilities and special needs are disadvantaged in many
ways - socially, vocationally, emotionally and educationally. Ms. Ullius is
requesting that a forum flyer be posted for public viewing.
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Ian D. Macnab, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Kawartha
Conservation Authority, advising that the Board of Directors of Kawartha
Conservation on February 9, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"THAT, Kawartha Conservation supports all efforts to preserve
and protect the Oak Ridges Moraine; and
THAT, all development on the Oak Ridges Moraine should be
suspended until Provincial policy on preservation and protection of
the Oak Ridges Moraine is adopted."
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, providing Council with a
certified copy of By-law #11-2000, being a by-law to provide for the
exemption of area municipal official plan amendments from Regional
approval.
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Ontario Power Generation, providing Council with a copy of the
January 2000 performance report card for the Darlington Nuclear
Generating Station.
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Ontario Power Generation, providing Council with a copy of the
January 2000 performance report card for the Pickering Nuclear
Generating Station.
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Jan Godfrey, Campaign Manager, United Way, writing a letter in praise of
the municipality United Way team. This group is hard working, diligent
folks really outdid themselves in '99. They overshot the '98 total by
approximately $1,500.00. These totals reflect the dedication that this
group have for the United Way. Ms. Godfrey is thanking Council for the
time allowed to the team, for backing their efforts, and she also wanted to
let Council know how much the people at United Way appreciate what
they do for their community.
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Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs,
regarding the recent changes in the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food
and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). He is advising Council that this
government remains committed to keeping Ontario's farm and rural
families competitive by ensuring that they have the information they need
to make sound business decisions. For example, they are partnering with
their strong provincial agricultural organizations as well as with private
and emerging not-for-profit sector groups. As technology continues to
become more vital to communication and more complex in nature, the
need for specialized staff with specialized skills increases. This
realignment of ministry field operations allows OMAFRA the flexibility
to increase both the number of different channels by which information is
provided, and the number of specialized staff whose efforts will help
secure an enhanced future for Ontario's family farms. In the future, 13
sites across Ontario will house OMAFRA staff. They will be able to
provide expert information to farmers and agri-businesses across the
province, in a variety of ways, to optimize the use of public funds.
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Lynn Morrow, Greater Toronto Services Board, advising Council that the
Greater Toronto Services Board on February 4, 2000, received for
information the proceedings from the November 30, 1999, Best Practices
Workshop and directed that they be distributed to workshop participants.
At the same meeting the Board also received the report, "State ofthe GT A
in 1999" and directed that the report and the proceedings be distributed to
the Councils of all GTSB member municipalities, GT AMP's and MPP' s.
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Works
Committee of Regional Council on March 8, 2000, passed the following
resolution:
"a) THAT the Region await the results of ongoing studies and
necessary revisions to the 'Highway Traffic Act' and the
'Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices' before
considering the use of fluorescent yellow-green school
zone signs;
b) THAT the area municipalities be advised that proceeding
with the installation of non-standard fluorescent yellow-
green school zone signs would expose the municipality to a
potential risk of liability; and
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THAT a copy of Report #2000-W-28 of the Commissioner
of Works be forwarded to the area municipalities and to
Ms. Tara Donaghey."
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Works
Committee of Regional Council passed the following resolution regarding
the 1999 Waste Management Annual Report:
"THAT Report #2000-WR-4 ofthe Commissioner of Works
received for information and that a copy be forwarded to the area
municipalities. "
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Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board,
advising Council that the Greater Toronto Services Board on
February 4, 2000, adopted Clause 1 of Countryside & Environment
Working Group Report No.6, in connection with the Greater Toronto
Area Agricultural Economic Impact Study.
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the
Planning Committee of Regional Council on March 8, 2000, passed the
following resolution:
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THAT the Region of Durham, in partnership with the
Regions of York and Peel, immediately proceed to prepare
a co-ordinated strategy for the protection and management
of the Oak Ridges Moraine;
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b) THAT the Province of Ontario be advised that the Region
of Durham would still welcome their participation in this
process;
c) THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
Regions of York and Peel for their endorsement; and
further
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THAT a copy of this resolution also be forwarded to The
Honourable Mike Harris, Premier of Ontario, The
Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Leader of the Official
Opposition, Liberal, The Honourable Howard Hampton,
Leader, New Democratic Party, the Ministers of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, Environment and Natural Resources,
MPP's and MP's for Durham, York and Peel, Area
Municipalities in Durham, City of Toronto, GTSB, Central
Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority, the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority, Ganaraska Region Conservation
Authority, Kawartha Region Conservation Authority,
Durham Chapter of the Urban Development Institute,
Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario, Uxbridge
Conservation Association, Save the Ganaraska Again,
Green Door Alliance Inc., Durham Region Federation of
Agriculture, Pickering Conservation Association, Citizen's
Alliance ofUxbridge, Federation of Ontario Naturalists,
Scugog Shores Naturalist Club and the GTA Land Use
Planning Coalition."
(Received for Information)
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, updating Council on the New
Model Gas Franchise Agreement. AMO, along with City of Toronto, and
the Region of Ottawa Carleton made oral presentations to a panel of OEB
members on January 25th. At the conclusion of that hearing, the Board
commented that they were surprised that some of the municipal positions
had not been negotiated by the industry and resolved. As a result, further
negotiations ensued and agreement was reached on seven (7) of the 10
matters before the Board. These included: duration of agreements and
legislative change effects, insurance and liability, geodetic information,
as-built drawings, warranty as to condition of right of way, and abandoned
gas pipes. Matters that are left for the OEB to determine include: payment
of permit fees, compensation for the use of municipal ROWs and default
provIsIOns.
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The agreed-to changes have been submitted to the OEB along with the
various Reply Submissions, which deal with the unresolved matters
requiring OEB determination.
(Received for Information)
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, calling for nominations to its
Annual Honour Roll. In 1999, the AMO Board of Directors formally
recognized a number of municipal officials for outstanding contributions
to AMO and the municipal sector. These individuals were honoured
during a special ceremony held at the annual conference in August, 1999.
Given the overwhelming success ofthe special ceremony, the Board has
authorized the creation of an "AMO Honour Roll." Each year, a limited
number of individuals will be selected and formally recognized at the
annual AMO conference. The 2000 AMO conference will be held in
Ottawa from August 13 - 16,2000.
(Received for Information)
John O'Toole, MPP Durham, advising Council ofthe upcoming pavement
rehabilitation of the westbound lanes of the Highway 401 from Park Road
to Highway 35/115 by the Ministry of Transportation. This project will
improve the existing pavement condition and safety for this 19 km section
of Highway 401 and is tentatively scheduled for construction this summer.
(Receive for Information)
Office of the Administrative Officer, Organization of Small Urban
Municipalities, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council
of the Organization's 47th Annual Conference & Trade Show on May 3, 4
and 5, 2000, in Belleville. As a result of a number of amalgamations of
small urban and rural municipalities, they are concerned about maintaining
a strong membership in their organization. Accordingly, it is hoped that
new municipalities will continue to send their urban representatives to the
OSUM Annual Conference and formally participate in the OSUM Caucus.
This program has a wide variety of topics and allows opportunity for
delegate participation.
(Received for Information)
Donald G. McKay, Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Whitby,
advising that the Council of the Town of Whitby on March 13, 2000,
passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Whitby endorses the
principles referred to in Motion #33 passed by the Council of the
Regional Municipality of Durham on January 26,2000;
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Council ofthe Town of Whitby strongly endorses
a modified two-tiered system of regional government
within Durham based on,
(a) Whitby retaining a significant role as a lower tier
municipality and, where practicable, growing in
terms of service delivery responsibilities; and,
(b) the upper tier continuing to deliver provincially-
mandated services and to continue to provide those
services on behalf of local municipalities where it is
determined that region-wide service provision
represents best practices;
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That Whitby, having an area of 56 square miles and a
current population of 86,000, believes that it has the
capacity and the growth potential to continue as a separate
municipality within a modified two-tier system;
3. That Whitby will continue to demonstrate its capability and
its commitment to continuous improvement of efficient and
effective service delivery through a series of initiatives to
be completed by early 2001 so as to provide guidance to
the new Council taking office at that time;
4. That Whitby will initiate by June 30th, 2000, a
comprehensive governance study in consultation with its
citizens which will make recommendations designed to
strengthen the governing machinery and processes
currently used in Whitby and to forge closer links between
the Town, its residents and municipal partners in Durham;
5. That Whitby will continue to take initiatives to promote
joint ventures and is committed to increased sharing of
services and partnership arrangements with all other
municipalities where such arrangements can benefit the
Whitby taxpayer; and
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6. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all
municipalities in Durham; Jim Flaherty, MPP, Whitby-
Ajax; Janet Ecker, MPP, Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge; John
O'Toole, MPP, Durham; Jerry Ouellette, MPP, Oshawa;
Chris Hodgson, MPP, Victoria-Haliburton-Brock; and the
Whitby Chamber of Commerce".
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Minutes ofthe Bowmanville Museum Board dated February 2000.
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Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated February 9, 2000.
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Jane Clohecy, Manager, Development Services, Watershed Management
Division, The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, 5 Shoreham
Drive, Downsview, M3N lS4, advising that The Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority on January 7, 2000, passed the 2nd TRCA Report
on the future of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The report was prepared to
provide direction on the required steps for establishing a policy context,
technical framework and land management program for the protection of
the Moraine; and to provide comments from the Regions of Peel, York
and Durham and the City of Toronto regarding the previous
November 26, 1999, resolution supporting the three Regions initiative, "A
Coordinated Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy."
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Robert A. Richards, President & Chief Administrative Officer, Ontario
Property Assessment Corporation, 1305 Pickering Parkway, Pickering,
Ll V 3P2, advising Council that the Ontario Property Assessment
Corporation and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU)
are in collective agreement negotiations. OPSEU was certified as the
employees' representative in August 1999, and first contract negotiations
started last November. The parties are currently in the conciliation phase
of the bargaining process. Mr. Richards is writing at this time to update us
on the status of negotiations, and to let us know how it might affect our
organization. OPAC's objectives in these negotiations are to ensure that
they have a collective agreement which recognizes the needs of their
customers, as well as the interests of our employees. To this end, they are
negotiating for provisions in the agreement which will give them the
flexibility to meet their needs for timely, accurate and complete property
assessments at a reasonable cost. At the same time, they are trying to
provide their employees with a contract which will encourage them to be
both productive and customer focused.
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Negotiations to date have been professionally handled and fruitful. They
are, however, approaching the final stages of negotiations, at which time
they will have to deal with the more difficult issues.
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Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, sending
Council the Bid Guidelines for the 2002 Ontario Winter/Summer Games
and the 2004 Ontario Winter/Summer Games. It is her great pleasure to
extend an invitation to our municipality to bid for the 2002 and/or the
2004 Ontario Winter or Summer Games. The Winter Games traditionally
take place in March followed by the Sununer Games in August. The
Ontario Games are designed to strengthen sport development, promote the
benefits of sport to youth and local communities, build partnerships and
provide the opportunity for Ontarians to learn more about themselves.
The Games provide a significant boost to the economy of the host
community and create a sense of recognition and civic pride among the
residents. Municipalities interested in submitting a bid to host these
Games must submit a letter of intent by April 20, 2000. The deadline for
submitting completed bid proposals is 5 :00 p.m. on May 26, 2000. After
thorough review and recommendations by the ministry, an announcement
ofthe successful host is expected for July of 2000.
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Greg Bales, Area Technician, Ministry of Natural Resources, advising
Council of the first public meeting being held on Thursday
March 23,2000, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Orono Arena and
Community Centre, 2 Princess Street, Orono, regarding the Orono Dam
and Orono Forest Land Property. The Orono Dam and Mill Pond are
located on Orono Creek at the 5th Concession in the Municipality of
Clarington, Village of Orono. The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR)
currently owns the dam and mill pond and the Aurora District Office
manages and operates the dam. The Orono Mill Pond dam was
reconstructed in 1954 and was built to create a reservoir for the irrigation
operations at the Orono Nursery. Water from the reservoir was drawn
through an intake structure to the nursery for irrigation of the tree stock.
Operation of the existing dam is no longer required for tree nursery
operations. Nursery operations have ceased and two portions of the
property have been sold with the remainder in the title ofMNR. The
Aurora District MNR office has hired Gartner Lee Limited consultant
company to carry out a study of the mill pond and dam structure. The
objective of the proposed study is to assess options for the dam and
potential effects on upstream high and low water levels and downstream
flooding. Any proposed change in operation of a dam is subject to a Class
Environmental Assessment (E.A.) process.
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At the public meeting comments and information collected regarding this
proposal will be kept on file and unless otherwise requested, will be
available for public review. Final notice of this project will be sent to
those who reply to this notice and to those who are most directly affected.
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Honourable David M. Collenette, Minister of Transport, writing to Mayor
Wayne Arthurs, Pickering regarding the federally owned Pickering Lands
Site and the update on the Stakeholders Committee's work. He would like
to advise us that progress is being made on the Pickering Lands issue and
that meaningful, ongoing dialogue is taking place among the interested
parties. Mayor Arthur's letter references the support of all affected
municipalities, with the exception of Markham, for the Sub-committee's
recommendation in principle to adopt the "agreements" approach as the
proposed alternative. It is imperative that all affected municipalities enter
into sound and sustainable agreements in support of the accepted
alternative. To this end, he asks that Pickering obtain or reconfirm the
views of all ofthe municipalities concerned, including Scugog and
Toronto, with respect to:
a) their support of the Sub-committee's recommendation to utilize
municipal by-laws as the proposed alternative to enacting federal
airport zoning regulations; and
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b) proceeding with the declaration of the Pickering Lands Site as an
"airport site".
With respect to the latter point, he understands that there is now wide
understanding and acceptance that the "declaration as an airport site" must
proceed under either alternative. Therefore, he considers it prudent to
proceed with the "declaration" phase in order to allow the more detailed
work to commence.
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that the
March 31, 2000, deadline for setting upper tier tax rates has been extended
to April 30, 2000. Minister Clement filed Ontario Regulation 181/00 on
Friday, March 17, 2000, which implemented the extension to
April 30, 2000, for the deadline for setting upper tier rating by-laws.
AMO has pressed Ministers Clement and Eves to make this change since
upper tiers, in the absence of the 2000 LSR/CRF allocations have not been
able to complete their budgets. The date for release of the LSR/CRF
information has not been announced, but since the tax rate date was
extended in recognition of the delay in LSR/CRF information, one can
speculate that it should be released sooner rather than later if councils are
to be given time to make informed budget and tax rate decisions.
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Regulations providing for a new optional property class for specified
professional sports facilities located in Toronto and the Regional
Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton were filed on March 13,2000. The
regulations define the class, extend the date for adopting the optional class
to April 30, prescribe the range for fairness for the class and exclude the
sports facilities from the applicable property tax cap system for the two
municipalities.
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that at a
meeting held on February 25, 2000, the AMO Board heard from three
delegations, including the Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. Bryne
Purchase. Dr. Purchase outlined Ontario's positive fiscal forecast. Board
members raised several municipal concerns including:
. The exit strategy for Bill 79 tax capping;
. The need for municipalities to know how much new infrastructure
money will be available through the Superbuild program;
. The need for municipal, rural and northern representation on the
Superbuild Board;
. The need for federal infrastructure dollars to be invested in
tripartite programs;
. The continuation of the CRF and SCF grants; and
. The frozen assessment roll (and communications ofthis issue to
property taxpayers).
The final delegation was from the Hicks, Morley, Hamilton, Stewart,
Storie law firm which ahs been retained by AMO to review important
labour issues which are impacting the municipal sector. They include:
. Interest Arbitration;
. Regulation 10/99 and seniority rights of provincial employees
transferred to municipalities;
. Volunteer fire fighters;
. The collective bargaining framework for paramedics;
. Alternative Service Delivery in the fire and police sectors; and
. Utilizing Boards of Conciliation more frequently.
The AMO Board will meet again on April 28, 2000.
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Ron Hope, Newcastle B.LA., keeping Council up-to-date on the
Newcastle Parkette. The application for the grant from the Federal
Government has passed the first stage. Their contact in the grant program
is optimistic the next stage will be completed by the end of April. The
Chamber of Commerce hosted a Video Dance, Saturday, March 18, 2000,
at the Community Hall. Proceeds from this event are targeted for the
Parkette.
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Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, The Region of Durham, advising that
the Council of the Region of Durham on February 23, 2000, passed the
following resolution:
"a) THAT the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham
fully endorses the establishment of 'Durham University'
based at the Windfields Farm Campus in Durham Region;
and
b) THAT the Regional Chair advise the Honourable Michael
Harris, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Dianne
Cunningham, Minister of Training, Colleges and
Universities, local M.P.P.'s and area municipalities."
Resolution #C-15l-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I - 11 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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Resolution #C-152-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-15l-00 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and that the foregoing resolution of the Region of Durham regarding
the establishment of a Durham University be endorsed by the Council
of the Municipality ofClarington."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-15l-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED
AS AMENDED."
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council of the status of
the Joint AMO/Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Land Ambulance
Implementation Steering Committee (LAISe). The purpose of the
Committee is to identifY and provide advice to the Minister on issues
related to the transfer of Ambulance services. The Committee is made up
of elected officials and senior staff from municipalities and the provincial
government. In addition, sub-committees have been established to work
on specific issues such as provincial funding, dispatch, human resources
and purchasing. The Committee has raised and helped resolve numerous
issues including the following:
· The extension of the transfer date from January 1,2000 to
January 1,2001;
· The release of the 1996-1998 ambulance call data, and 1998
detailed budget information; and
· Keeping the Judson Street Stores and the Ontario Government
Pharmacy open for municipal purchasing of ambulance vehicles,
supplies and equipment.
There are several issues that LAISC has recommended to the Minister
which are awaiting Provincial action. There issues include:
. Funding the municipal cost of delivering land ambulance services,
including transition costs, service enhancements for meeting the
1996 legislated standard and developing consistent service levels
within and between communities;
· Placing paramedics in an Essential Service Agreement bargaining
environment in those municipalities that were downloaded the
service under the LSR arrangement;
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. Setting up municipally managed dispatch pilot projects where
municipalities desire this; and
. The release of the 1999 call data.
Resolution #C-IS3-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I - IS be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Tony Clement, Minister, Ministry of the Environment, advising Council of
a letter sent to Mr. Sam Cureatz, Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Public,
regarding his clients, Clarington Waste Processing Centre. Ltd. It has
been a long-standing practice of the Ministry of the Environment to
designate large private landfill sites. A designating regulation is the
routine method of applying the Environmental Assessment Act (EAA)
requirements to potentially environmentally significant private sector
undertakings. In view of the potential environmental impacts associated
with this project, it has been designated subject to the EAA.
Resolution #C-1S4-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 21 be received for information and that a
copy of the correspondence be forwarded to the Committee of Clarke
Constituents.
"CARRIED"
John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, thanking us for the use of our council
chambers on the first of March to hold a meeting of the Ontario Gas Prices
Review Task Force. The Bowmanville hearing was a success as they
received extensive and useful input from both local and provincial
stakeholders in this very topical issue. Mr. O'Toole would also like to
note that Linda Bruce was especially helpful and provided the Task Force
with exceptional hands on assistance.
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Fraud Free
Calendar
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Resolution #C-155-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I - 27 be received for information and a copy
of the correspondence be forwarded to Linda Bruce, Confidential
Secretary to the Mayor.
"CARRIED"
Robert W. Runciman, MPP, Leeds-Grenville, Minister of Consumer and
Commercial Relations, providing Council with a copy of the Fraud Free
2000 Calendar. They have undertaken the project to help seniors become
more secure in their homes. The Fraud Free 2000 Calendar offers a
practical approach to protecting people from unethical promoters when
their homes become the marketplace. It includes tips to help them
recognize deceitful practices and the names and telephone numbers of
organizations that help seniors.
Resolution #C-156-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I - 29 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-157-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-156-00 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and that a copy of the correspondence, together with material brought
forward by Councillor Rowe regarding Phone Busters, a National Call
Centre successfully combating telemarketing fraud, be forwarded to
Community Care, the Older Adult Association and all seniors groups
within the municipality."
"CARRIED"
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The foregoing Resolution #C-1S6-00 was the put to a vote and "CARRIED
AS AMENDED."
Correspondence Item D - 16 was distributed confidentially to Council as a
handout.
Resolution #C-1S8-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the
exception ofItems D - 10 to D-16, inclusive.
"CARRIED"
Angela Mastrangelo, Chapter Chairperson, Multiple Sclerosis Society of
Canada, Durham Regional Chapter, requesting Council to approve
May 11, 12 and 13,2000, as "Tag Days". May is "MS Carnation Month"
across Canada. The Multiple Sclerosis Society, Durham Chapter, are
geared up to make the 2000 Carnation Campaign the best ever. MS
Carnation sales traditionally coincide with Mother's Day weekend, with
this year's event taking place on May 11, 12 and 13, 2000. The sale of
carnations at locations within the Durham Region helps them raise
approximately $2 million across Canada to support vital on-going research
for persons with MS and their families. Right now over SO,OOO
Canadians, primarily in their family and career-building years, have MS.
Although the cause of the disease is still unknown and a cure has not yet
been discovered, research is making process.
(Granted permission to the Multiple
Sclerosis Society of Canada to sell
carnations on May 11, 12 and 13, 2000,
provided all funds raised are donated to the
Multiple Sclerosis Society)
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Ramona Kaptyn, Executive Director, National Kids' Day/The Smile Trust,
requesting Council to proclaim Saturday, June 10,2000, National Kid's
Day. Last year, 172 Mayors across Canada proclaimed the day, almost
double the number from the year before. It was an overwhelming success
and significant funds were raised for 22 Canadian children's charities. A
good part of this success can be attributed to the mayors who proclaimed
the day and held events. Mayors' involvement encouraged Canadian
corporations, associations and the public to participate in celebrating the
special place our children hold in our hearts and in our society and
contributed greatly to helping Canadian kids in need. Their fundraising
initiative this year is their Change for Change Campaign. Children are
being asked to seek out spare change to bring about change that will
benefit kids less fortunate than themselves. Corporations and other
supporters of National Kids' Day will also be joining in this fundraiser.
Coins can be dropped off across Canada at various locations including
participating Town/City Halls, participating shopping malls, all Toys "R"
Us stores and all CIBC branches.
(Proclaimed)
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Louise Bujarsky, 47 Cecil Found Crescent, Courtice, LIE 2Wl, regarding
concerns she has about the construction near her home. The developer has
built a house in front of her home so a fence would not be needed,
however, the dirt, dust and litter has not ceased; as a matter of act it is
worse. Ms. Bujarsky would like to know what the builder's plans are to
repair the damage that has been done to the lawns. There is also the extra
work in keeping her property clean inside and outside. Another concern
has arisen and that is the builder is starting construction in the back of the
house and now she has a big pile of dirt directly at the fence.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Public Works)
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John Kock, 84 Rhonda Boulevard, Bowmanville, LlC 3Y9, regarding lack
of service. One night, Mr. Kock was awakened at 3 :30 a.m. by the sound
of the snowplow at the school next door. He has tried to deal with the
school board and they seem quite polite and willing to help. However,
this is the sixth consecutive winter in which he has had to call and
complain. He is in the process of trying to apply a bit more pressure via
the by-law enforcement office, but they tell him that what they can do,
adds up to a letter to the board. Quite often, he arrives at home shortly
after 3:IS p.m. Mr. Kock cannot get into his driveway because of the cars
parked in front of it, or on occasion parked in it. There is a no stopping
zone in front of his house, because of the school. Mr. Kock has asked the
by-law enforcement office for help, but of course, when they show up no
one parks illegally that day, but the next day is right back to business.
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One day last summer he found a golf ball in the backyard, he assumes
from the park which is located behind him. Later that day, he found the
broken window which goes with it. These is a sign in the park which
states that there is a by-law prohibiting golfing. However, the violators
always practice their golf outside of the business hours of the by-law
enforcement officers. The park behind him is at a higher elevation than
his property. After dark the park becomes a refuge for teens and young
adults who engage in illegal activity. There is a drainage ditch, which is
meant to direct the water around his and his neighbour's homes. In the
spring they often get a quick thaw/freeze cycle, which causes this ditch to
fill with ice. This makes it ineffective for any following rains. He has had
the Works Department out to look at it but has been told that any changes
will make the grass hard to cut. Mr. Kock has a manhole cover in his front
lawn. His wife tries hard to cover it with grass or decorate it, but every
year the Works Department comes and digs it up. When they are done
with it, they leave it uncovered. His house and his neighbour's are slightly
isolated. As a result, the garbage and/or blue box collection people
occasionally overlook them.
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(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Public Works, the Senior Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer and to the Durham
Regional Police, 16 Division)
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Sgt. Paul A. Malik, Community Services Coordinator, Community
Services Unit, Durham Regional Police Service, requesting permission to
erect approved Neighbourhood Watch signs in the Sunset Boulevard Area.
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 the 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. They have met all criteria as set out in the Durham Regional
Police Service "Neighbourhood Watch Guidelines" and have received a
commitment from their fellow neighbours of a least 75% participation.
(Approval granted to install Neighbourhood
Watch signs in this area)
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Ellen Logan, Secretary/Treasurer, Bowmanville Museum Board,
nominating Susan Laing (Friends of the Museum President), as a
replacement for the Friends Representative Board position made vacant by
the death of Gladys Ashton.
(Appointment of Susan Laing to the
Bowmanville Museum Board and to pass the
appropriate by-law)
R.B. Rickard, S07 Mill Street South, Newcastle, LIB lG7, resigning as a
member of the Wilmot Creek Nature Area Association. Mr. Rickard is
assisting the Courtice Lions Club and therefore has a time conflict.
(Letter of resignation referred to the Clerk
for appropriate action)
Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, introducing
Council to the newly created Syl Apps Awards of Excellence aimed to
recognize and celebrate Young Ontarians personal accomplishments,
strength of character and contribution to their community. Syl Apps was a
Canadian pole-vault champion, a proud member of the Canadian Olympic
Team, a star centre and Caption for the Toronto Maple Leafs and
Ontario's Athletic Commissioner. She is inviting our community to
participate in the 2000 Syl Apps Awards of Excellence program. Each
community in Ontario has the opportunity to nominate up to four young
people, one male and one female for each of the two age categories, for
the Regional Syl Apps A wards. It will be a tremendous honour for youth
and an exciting opportunity to be considered for the Provincial Syl Apps
Award, part of the Ontario Sports Awards program. Nominations must be
delivered to our local Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation,
Regional Services Office no later than May 12,2000.
(Staff directed to place an advertisement in
the local papers requesting nominations)
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Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board,
advising Council that the Greater Toronto Services Board on
March 3, 2000, adopted without amendment, Clause 1 of Transportation
Committee Report No.8 including recommendations that the report and
Recommended Actions for Implementation of the GTSB Strategic
Transportation Plan for the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton-
Wentworth (Appendix A) be circulated to member municipalities and
other stakeholders for comments. The deadline for comments on the
Recommended Actions and the draft Strategic Transportation Plan has
been extended to May IS, 2000.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Planning and Development)
Resolution #C-1S9-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Confidential Correspondence Item D - 16 be referred to the end of
the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle Ratepayers Association, advising that
the Association passed a resolution that a letter be sent to the Clarington
Council asking that we delay the proceedings in regards to the
construction of a new library in Bowmanville for the time being. In no
way is their group suggesting that additional space is not required, but
with plans to proceed with restructuring of local governments throughout
all the 90S area, they feel it would be prudent for Council to study all
scenarios, including parking. Possibly adequate space will become
available in the present town hall when restructuring occurs. If
overcrowding of the present facility is a problem then, possibly the hours
of operation could be extended for the short-term.
Resolution #C-160-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - lObe received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Reeve Charles Sangster, The Corporation of the Township of South
Giengarry, advising that, pursuant to advice from the Honourable
Tony Clement, the Council of the Township of South Glengarry passed
the following resolution on February 28, 2000:
"BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Provincial Water Protection Fund
was created to fix water and sewage infrastructure that is creating
problems for human health and the environment. This fund is now
fully expended and we understand that there are some in
Government that are not convinced that this fund is needed;
The program identified priority projects and provided a funding
level that considered the ability to pay. This program is extremely
important to rural municipalities that have low growth rates and
limited population to support the capital cost involved in
constructing these essential water and sewage projects. Without
this continued form of assistance essential water and sewage
projects are not affordable.
THEREFORE the Council of the Township of South Glengarry
hereby petitions the Treasurer of Ontario and the Minister of the
Environment to ensure that an adequate amount of funding be
included in the forthcoming Provincial Budget to ensure that areas
that have identified environmental problems be given adequate
funding assistance to help them deal with problems that affect the
quality of drinking water and/or are polluting the environment."
Resolution #C-161-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the foregoing resolution of the Township of South Glengarry
regarding the Provincial Water Protection Fund be endorsed by the
Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Gordon Ludington, Clerk-Treasurer, the Corporation of the Township of
Wellesley, advising that the Council of the Corporation of the Township
of Wellesley on March 6, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Provincial Government collected $592 Million in
Fuel tax, $2,068 Billion in gas tax and $890 Million in license and
registration tax for a total of$3.55 Billion in 1998/99; and
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WHEREAS the Provincial Government has budgeted to collect
$592 Million in fuel tax, $2.153 Billion in gas tax and another
$883 Million in license and registration tax for a total of $3.628
Billion; and
WHEREAS the Provincial Government to date has downloaded
5166 km of roads to the lower tier (Cities, Counties, Regions, etc.);
and
WHEREAS Municipalities do not have the funds to maintain these
downloaded roads without increasing property taxes; and
WHEREAS taxpayers feel they are already paying for the
maintenance of these roads through the above mentioned taxes;
and
THEREFORE be it resolved that the Provincial Government turn a
percentage of the above taxes collected over to the lower tier
Governments;
Wellesley Township Council further recommended that this
resolution be circulated to all municipalities for their consideration,
support and action and that you send a copy of your endorsement
to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Finance and Local
M.P.P."
Resolution #C-162-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the foregoing resolution of the Township of Wellesley regarding
Fuel Tax be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Walter Taylor, Clerk, Township ofUxbridge, advising that the Council of
the Township ofUxbridge on February 28, 2000, passed the following
resolution:
"WHEREAS the National Research Council and Atomic Energy of
Canada Limited are proposed to building the Canadian Neutron
Facility at Chalk River Nuclear Labs at an estimated cost of $400
million, with funding to be provided by the federal government;
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WHEREAS the Council of the County of Renfrew where Chalk
River Nuclear Labs is located, has asked municipalities across
Ontario to support its call for the government of Canada to proceed
with the Canadian Neutron Facility;
WHEREAS the Canadian Neutron Facility is intended for use
primarily by nuclear power utilities and private industry with some
academic research and training also being conducted;
WHEREAS nuclear reactors as currently designed emit radioactive
pollution both to air and water during normal operations, and have
a risk of severe accidents that may cause considerable health and
environmental damage;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1.
THAT the Township ofUxbridge request of the
government of Canada that it require the users of the
proposed Canadian Neutron Facility to pay for the
construction and operation costs of the facility, and that the
Canadian Neutron Facility be designed to have zero
radiation emissions during normal operation and a full
containment system which will function reliably during any
nuclear reactor accident.
2. THAT a copy of this resolution be circulated to the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario with a request that
AMO circulate the resolution to all Ontario municipalities,
and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the federal and
provincial members of Parliament for
Pickering/Ajax/Uxbridge, the federal Minister of Natural
Resources, Minister ofIndustry and Minister of Finance
and the Presidents of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
and the National Research Council."
Resolution #C-163-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 13 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville
Business Improvement Centre, requesting to install two additional signs
with which to advertise their various festivals. These signs, which would
be of the same design and size as the ones already in existence next to
Baker's Dozen and east ofthe bridge over Barber's Creek (also known as
Bowmanville Creek), are proposed to be located on Municipal property
near the Tourist Information Centre on Liberty Street South, and on
Regional Road 57, on land occupied by the Gamet B. Rickard Recreation
Complex. The signs would each involve two decorative posts positioned
perpendicular to the roads mentioned and would contain signage on both
sides to accommodate both north and south traffic. The signage would be
changed from time to time, as the events advertised come and go. The
cost of installing and maintaining these signs would, of course, be paid for
out of their Annual Budget. It is their plan to attempt to have one or both
of these signs in place for the Fabulous Fifties Festival which takes place
in late June.
Resolution #C-164-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 14 be referred to the Chief
Administrative Officer to review with the appropriate staff and to prepare
a report for consideration of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee.
"CARRIED"
Raymond Carriere, Communities in Bloom, providing the Municipality of
Clarington was their 2000 Provincial Edition Registration Form.
Registration deadline is March 31, 2000. The benefits for municipalities
are:
. An improved quality of life
. Information exchange
. Economic advantages
An excellent way to build participation and pride. Registration fee for the
municipality would be $550.
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REPORTS
Report #1
G.P.A. Report
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Resolution #C-16S-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item D - IS be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-166-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
WHEREAS the Municipal Grant process has not been reviewed for many
years;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct staff to investigate
the processes and policies of other municipalities within the Region of
Durham regarding criteria for their grant applications and report back in
time for the 2001 Grant process on the results of their investigation and
with any recommendations for restructuring and/or enhancement of the
process.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-167-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on March 20, 2000, be approved with the exception of
Item 11.
"CARRIED"
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Item 11 of
Report # 1
POA Report
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Resolution #C-168-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CD-16-00 be received;
THAT the following recommendations of the Durham POA Task Forces
Report be approved:
(a) That the Regional Municipality of Durham be selected as the
preferred POA service provider:
(b) That the recommendation of a SO:SO split of revenues between the
area Municipality and the Region be approved;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Memorandum
of Understanding, and the Local Service Agreement;
THAT the authorizing By-law be passed at the appropriate time; and
THAT Regional Council be advised of Council's actions.
"CARRIEDAS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-169-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-168-00 be amended in the third
paragraph by deleting the words "Memorandum of Understanding" and
replacing them with the words "Intermunicipal Agreement".
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-168-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED
AS AMENDED."
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Responsible Pet
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Resolution #C-170-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
WHEREAS "Responsible Pet Ownership Week" is recognized and
promoted by the Association of Animal Shelter Administrators of Ontario;
AND WHEREAS the focus of "Responsible Pet Ownership Week" is to
raise awareness of owner responsibility issues such as licencing, stoop and
scoop, leashing, neutering, and permanent identification of pets;
AND WHEREAS "Responsible Pet Ownership Week" gives an
opportunity for the Clarington Animal Shelter to promote services such as
lost and found and pet adoption;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the week of
May 6 - 14,2000, be proclaimed as "Responsible Pet Ownership Week" in
the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with
municipal policy."
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-171-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the delegations of Allan Vaillancourt, Paul Watson and Carl
VanBelle be referred to the Fire Chief; and
THAT the Fire Chief host a meeting in an attempt to find a resolve to the
concerns of the residents with respect to the burning on Watson's
property.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-172-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, 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:
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2000-39
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle (1317870 Ontario Limited)
2000-40
being a by-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement
Officer
2000-41
being a by-law to establish a Reserve Fund for General
Municipal Purposes
2000-42
being a by-law to repeal By-law 93-213 being a by-law to
establish a Reserve Fund - Fire Primary Response
2000-43
being a by-law to appoint a member to the Bowmanville
Museum Board
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-173-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2000-39 to 2000-43,
inclusive be approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Novak indicated that the Conservation Authority has produced
new pamphlets with respect to the Long Sault Conservation Area. The
Regional Health Department is issuing a media release advising of a
women's quit smoking group and an upcoming meeting. Also on
Wednesday, March 29,2000, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Ajax
Community Centre, a Community Forum is taking place entitled
"Breaking the Barriers" which will highlight the Ontarians with
Disabilities Act. The Childrens Advocate Committee now has its first
annual report available. They have also drafted their charter.
Mayor Hamre indicated that the Finance Committee is consumed with
work on the 2000 budgets. At the Works Committee, plans are going
ahead for the Zone 2 Reservoir, the Courtice Water Plant and installation
of a traffic signal at Bennett Road and Highway 2.
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Councillor Novak advised that the Bowmanville Museum is holding an
open house on April 1 , 2000, from 1 :00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Councillor Rowe advised that at the Animal Advisory Committee, Scott
Creed has recently been appointed Chair and Dr. Bill Mingrim has agreed
to sit on the Committee as a veterinary representative. Friends of the
Library are holding a book sale on April 1, 2000. Friends of the Second
Marsh have received approval from the Province for their advanced
funding application. The Visual Arts Winter Harvest was a very
interesting exhibit and the Mayors Award was awarded to Rick Pettit for
his three bat lights display. Councillor Rowe attended the 1 st Annual
Speed Skating meet at the Rickard Complex and was asked to convey the
Association's thanks to the municipality for their support.
Councillor Schell represented the Mayor at a Joint Venture of the Oshawa
Band and Clarington Concert Band and commented that the music was of
the highest calibre. The Bowmanville BIA is holding their Maple Fest and
All That Jazz on May 6, and the Hampton Community is preparing for a
street sale on June 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is ajoint venture
with surrounding communities.
Councillor Trim indicated that the Ministry of Natural Resources hosted
the 1 st public meeting regarding the Orono Dam and Forestry Lands last
week, at which a large number of residents turned out.
Councillor Young advised that the Clarke Museum is reorganizing interior
space and displays and is hosting a painting party on April 18, 2000, at
which everyone is welcome. The Newcastle Arena season is winding
down and the Tyrone Board is working towards implementation of a
Youth drop in centre in the basement. In recognition of Canada Day a
three day music fest will be held in Orono.
Resolution #C-174-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the meeting be "closed" for the purpose of discussing a personnel
Issue.
"CARRIED"
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OTHER BUSINESS
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March 27, 2000
Resolution #C-175-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-176-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-44 being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington
at this meeting held on the 27th day of March 2000, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-177 -00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-44 be approved.
"CARRIED"
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ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-178-00
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March 27,2000
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:24 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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