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PRAYER
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
May 8, 2000
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, May 8, 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 8: l5 p.m.)
Director, Planning and Development, D. Crome (attended until 8:15 p.m.)
President, CUPE Local 74, S. Harding (attended until 8:43 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Treasurer, M. Marano
Director, Public Works, S. Vokes (attended until 8:43 p.m.)
Division Fire Chief,G. Weir (attended until 8:15 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS M}EETING
Resolution #C-246-00
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Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
April 25, 2000, be approved.
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Mayor Hamre presented certificates to the members of the Ganaraska
Wolves Juvenile Volleyball Team, winners of the All-Ontario Champions.
This team is leaving on Thursday, May ll, 2000, to represent Ontario in a
competition being held in Winnipeg.
Dave Roberts, 24 Liberty Place, Bowmanville, L 1 C 1 W8 was called but
was not present.
Mike Sullivan, Visual Arts Centre, P.O. Box 52, Bowmanville, LlC 3K8
addressed Council with respect to Correspondence Item D - 1 wherein the
Visual Arts Centre is requesting that the Bowmanville Baseball
Association find alternative accommodation to allow for the Visual Arts
Centre to expand. Mr. Sullivan provided a history of this situation and
circulated a floor plan to Council to allow them to visualise the request of
the Centre.
William Irving, Courtice Parks Baseball and Softball Association, 27 -
1300 King Street East, Oshawa, LlH 8J4 introduced Craig Ryan, a
volunteer with the Association, who presented the Association's request
for financial support and assistance in the construction of a batting cage
and storage unit. They are hoping to construct a 15' x 20' storage unit, a
batting cage, a pitching machine and provide a supply of balls at the
Penfound Park in Courtice. Mr. Ryan indicated that this would be similar
to the facilities which are presently available in Orono and Bowmanville.
He requested financial assistance in the amount of $5,000.
Valerie Dostie, 707 Waverley Road, Bowmanville, LlC 3K3 addressed
Council with respect to Report PD-045-00 and requested that Members of
the Committee consider postponement of the street name change for at
least one year.
Colleen Groenveld, Block Parents, 2571 Maple Grove Road,
Bowmanville, L 1 C 3K7 addressed Council with respect to the "We Care
About Our Young People" campaign. Mrs. Groenveld indicated that she
agrees with the program, however, is concerned that it may be a
duplication ofthe program presently offered by Block Parents. She
indicated that the Block Parent Association is willing to work with the
municipality and businesses and provide input on how the program can be
implemented.
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Resolution #C-247-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting be "closed" in order to hear the delegation of
Keith Vey pertaining to a personnel matter.
"CARRIED"
Council continued in "closed" session until 8:00 p.m.
Resolution #C-248-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved
with the exception of Item I-II.
"CARRIED"
Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, advising
Council of the Senior Achievement Awards. Each year the Government
of Ontario designates June as Seniors' Month to celebrate the experience,
accomplishments and contributions seniors make to Ontario's way oflife.
Across the province, community organizations and local governments host
special events to recognize the countless contributions seniors make to our
communities. The Province of Ontario is proud to host the Senior
Achievement Awards. These Awards recognize twenty individuals over
the age of 65 for voluntary or professional achievements in a broad range
of fields. Past recipients include: a woman who ran the first library in her
town from her own home until public space could be found; a couple who
have spent many hours giving one-on-one help to children at a local
school; and a gentleman who taught refugees the basic requirements and
skills necessary to start building a new life in Canada. The deadline for
receiving the nomination form is Friday, May 12,2000.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated
January 27, February 17 and March 16, 2000.
(Received for Information)
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H. Lisi, Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Milton, advising
Council that The Corporation of the Town of Milton passed on
Aprill7, 2000, the following resolution:
'THAT the Town of Milton endorse the Greater Toronto Services
Board Resolution of December 3,1999 and the Regional
Municipality of Halton Resolution of February 9, 2000, concerning
the Oak Ridges Moraine;
AND THAT the Town Clerk forward a copy of Report PD-29-00
and its related resolution concerning the Greater Toronto Services
Board Resolution concerning the Oak Ridges Moraine, to the
Greater Toronto Services Board, the Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing, the Region of Halton and all Greater Toronto Area
Member Municipalities."
(Received for Information)
Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising
Council that the City of Os haw a on April 17, 2000, passed the following
resolution:
"1. That the City of Os haw a enter into an intermunicipal
service agreement with the Region of Durham,
representatives of the First Nations Band and other area
municipalities to provide for the administration of the
Provincial Offences Act in the Region of Durham on the
following basis:
a) Oshawa accepts the Region of Durham, as an agent
ofthe area municipalities, as the sole service
provider.
b) The net revenues resulting from the Provincial
Offences Act service being split 50% to the Region
of Durham and 50% to the area municipalities based
upon their taxable assessment. An appropriate
provision be included to secure the agreement of the
First Nations Band.
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c) The Region of Durham agrees that their share of the
net revenues from the administration of the
Provincial Offences Act be used to reduce the
financial impact of the Net Regional General Levy
by decreasing the amount of taxes collected to meet
the requirements of the approved Net Regional
General Levy.
d) The Oshawa share of the net revenues from the
administration of the Provincial Offences Act be
used to reduce the financial impact of the Oshawa
General Levy by decreasing the amount of taxes
collected to meet the requirements of the approved
Net Oshawa General Levy.
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That in the event that a tentative agreement is adopted
unanimously by the other nine partners, the City of Os haw a
agrees to the tentative agreement. The tentative agreement
amending the split of the net revenues with 50% to the
Region of Durham and 50% to the area municipalities for
the years 1998 and 1999 and a split of 40% to the Region
of Durham and 60% to the area municipalities for the
subsequent years. The agreement to also include an
appropriate provision to secure the agreement of the First
Nations Band.
3. That the Clerk and Mayor be authorized to execute the
adopted intermunicipal agreement on behalf of the City
together with any other documentation necessary to finalize
the Provincial Offences Act transfer.
4. That the Region of Durham, other area municipalities,
representatives of the First Nations Band and Durham
MPP's be advised of the City of Os haw a position."
(Received for Information)
Walter E. Taylor, Township Clerk, Township ofUxbridge, advising
Council that the Township ofUxbridge on April 17, 2000, passed the
following resolution:
"THAT the recommendation passed by the Council of the
Township ofUxbridge at its meeting held on March 27,2000, Item
9(a) Other Business pertaining to the Provincial Offences Act,
1997 be rescinded:
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NOW THEREFORE BE RESOL VED THAT:
1. That the Township ofUxbridge enter into an intermunicipal
service agreement with the Region of Durham and the area
municipalities in the Region of Durham to provide for the
administration ofthe Provincial Offences Act on the basis
of:
(a) The Regional Municipality of Durham being the
sole service provider for the administration ofthe
Provincial Offences Act in the Region of Durham;
(b) The net revenue from the Provincial Offences Act
service being split between the Region of Durham
and the area municipalities, with distribution
amongst the eight area municipalities being based
on taxable assessment, as follows:
Year Region % Area Municipalities
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1998 50 50
1999 50 50
2000 & on 40 60
2. That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute the
intermunicipal agreement on behalf of the Township and
any other documentation necessary to finalize the
Provincial Offences Act transfer;
3. The Region of Durham and the area municipalities be
advised accordingly; and
4. That the foregoing approval is conditional on the Region
and all area municipalities agreeing to its terms and that no
further discussions or negotiations will take place."
(Received for Information)
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Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, The Corporation ofthe City of Pickering,
advising Council that the City of Pickering on April 17, 2000, passed the
following resolution:
"THAT Report LlIAlOO regarding the Streamlining of
Administration of the Provincial Offences Act be received and that
subject to the endorsement of the Council of the Regional
Municipality of Durham, Pickering Council:
1. Endorse the Consultant's recommendation that the Region
of Durham be the Service Provider for the courts
administration and prosecution of proceedings pursuant to
the Streamlining of Administration of the Provincial
Offences Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c.4 (Billl08);
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That net POA revenues, after payment of costs to the
Service Provider, be split 50% to the Region and 50% to
the area municipalities for 1998 and 1999 and 40% to the
Region and 60% to the area municipalities thereafter. The
area municipalities' share would be distributed amongst the
eight lower tier municipalities based upon taxable
assessment subject to the Region agreeing that their share
of the net revenues from the administration of the
Provincial Offences Act be used to reduce the financial
impact of the Net Regional General Levy by decreasing the
amount of taxes collected to meet the requirements of the
approved Net Regional General Levy;
3. Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the
Intermunicipal Service Agreement and other related
documentation necessary to finalize the Provincial
Offences Act transfer in a form satisfactory to the City
Solicitor and Director, Corporate Services and Treasurer;
4. Direct and such Intermunicipal Service Agreement include,
among other matters, the establishment of a Joint Board of
Management/Committee (made up of representatives from
the municipalities and the Region) that will monitor the
performance and activities of the Service Provider;
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That at the end of the first full calendar year of operation by
the Service Provider, a financial and management audit be
undertaken.
(Received for Information)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
Council that the Regional Municipality of Durham on April 19, 2000,
passed the following resolution:
"a) THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham enter into an
intermunicipal service agreement with the area
municipalities in the Region to provide for the
administration of the Provincial Offences Act on the
following basis:
i) The Regional Municipality of Durham being the
sole service provider for the administration of the
Provincial Offences Act in the Region of Durham;
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The net revenue from the Provincial Offences Act
service being split 50 per cent to the Region and 50
per cent to the Area Municipalities based upon their
taxable assessment for the years 1998 and 1999; and
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The net revenue from the Provincial Offences Act
service being split 40 per cent to the Region and 60
percent to the Area Municipalities based upon their
taxable assessment for the year 2000 and
subsequently;
b) THAT the Region agrees that their share of the net
revenues from the administration of the Provincial
Offences Act be used to reduce the financial impact of the
Net Regional General Levy by decreasing the amount of
taxes collected to meet the requirements of the approved
Net Regional General Levy;
c) THAT the Clerk and Chair be authorized to execute the
intermunicipal agreement on behalf of the Region together
with any other documentation necessary to finalize the
Provincial Offences Act transfer; and
d) THAT the Province of Ontario and the Area Municipalities
be advised accordingly of the Regional position."
(Received for Information)
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James M. Flaherty, Attorney General, Minister Responsible for Native
Affairs, providing Council with a progress report following the first year
of implementation of the Provincial Offences Act (POA) transfer initiative.
The POA transfer was designed to give local communities responsibility
for local justice matters. Over 50 per cent of the court service areas in the
province either are managed by municipal partners or have scheduled
implementation dates. In addition, close to 40 per cent of the POA
caseload is being municipally managed. He is pleased to report that POA
responsibilities have now been successfully transferred to the Regional
Municipality of Harnilton-Wentworth for the Hamilton court service area
(February 7), Regional Municipality of Waterloo for the Kitchener and
Cambridge court service areas (February l4), County of Oxford for the
Woodstock court service area (February 28), County of Perth for the
Stratford court service area (March 13), and City of Kingston for the
Kingston court service area (March 27).
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, providing Council with
certified copies of By-law Nos. 30-2000 - 33-2000 inclusive, being by-
laws for the 2000 Current and Capital Budgets for Regional General
Purposes, Solid Waste Management and Related 2000 Property Tax Rates.
(Received for Information)
The Township of Brock, presenting to Council the Township of Brock's
2nd Annual Golf Tournament at Cedarhurst Golf Club in Beaverton on
June 22, 2000. All proceeds from this fund-raising event will be used to
assist local organization in completing quality youth-oriented recreational
projects in their township. The Municipality of Clarington is invited to
participate in this fun filled day of golfing activities. The Township of
Brock is also looking for sponsors and prize donations.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting
dated April 18, 2000.
(Received for Information)
David H. Tsubouchi, Solicitor General, advising Council ofthe National
Emergency Preparedness Week that is held each year during the first week
of May, and runs this year from May 1 - 7, 2000. They are inviting our
community to participate in this important event. During Emergency
Preparedness Week, many communities in all the provinces and territories
will be participating in activities aimed at increasing awareness of
emergency preparedness.
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The slogan for Emergency Preparedness Week 2000 is: Together We
Prepare: The Family, The Community and the Country. His ministry will
be marking Emergency Preparedness Week 2000 by launching Project
Storm Watch, a program developed in partnership by Emergency
Measures Ontario and the Meteorological Services of Canada - Ontario
Region. Project Storm Watch is a program designed to raise awareness in
communities about severe summer weather phenomena, and precautions
that should be taken in the event of severe weather conditions. In Ontario,
April marks the beginning of the severe summer weather season, which
can last well into October. This year, the focus of Project Storm Watch is
tornadoes. Each year, an average of 15 tornadoes touch down in Ontario.
Over the next year as part of Project Storm Watch, Emergency Measures
Ontario will offer workshops on tornadoes and severe weather in various
communities, in cooperation with Meterorological Services of Canada.
He invites us to participate in these sessions.
(Received for Information)
John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to Council with respect to the
Safe Streets Act, 1999, which he understands has given rise to certain
concerns in some municipalities and community fund raising groups. The
Highway Traffic Act has always made it an offence for someone, while on
a roadway, to stop or attempt to stop a vehicle to offer or provide any
commodity or service to anyone in the vehicle. Traditionally, law
enforcement agents have worked co-operatively with non-profit charitable
organizations. The Safe Streets Act simply adds that it is an offence to
approach a vehicle to offer a commodity or service, or to solicit for money
while on a roadway. It does not prevent someone from soliciting money
in a non-aggressive manner from people in vehicles, if the person
soliciting is positioned on a sidewalk, shoulder, boulevard, median or
other place that is not a roadway. This government appreciates the
valuable contributions voluntary organizations make to the quality oflife
in the province and recognizes how much these activities contribute to the
well-being and strength of Ontario communities. Mr. O'Toole encourages
charities to work with local police services in advance of their activities so
that charities' activities are in compliance with the Safe Streets Act and the
Highway Traffic Act.
(Received for Information)
Thomas W. Flood, Co-Chair, Ontario Summer Games 2000, providing
Council with the Ontario Summer Games 2000, Games Organizing
Committee Newsletter. They have also provided Council with a copy of
the promo for the "banner program" which they are requesting that our
staff review in case the Municipality of Clarington receives any enquiries.
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Resolution #C-249-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item I - 11 be received for information.
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Resolution #C-250-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the
exception of Items D - 1, D - 7 and D - 8.
"CARRIED"
Ministry of Transportation, providing Council with the third draft of the
Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (the
"Standards") for our review and comments. This draft of the Standards is
presented as a draft regulation. This will enable us to review the
Standards, as they would appear in their final format, as a regulation under
the Municipal Act. The deadline for submission of written comments is
August 4, 2000.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Public Works)
Terri Gtay, Support Services, The Oshawa/Clarington Association for
Community Living, writing to Council regarding the future needs of
Clarington residents with developmental disabilities. She would like to
thank the Municipality for all the support they have received with their
Activity Centre located at 132 Church Street in Bowmanville. The Centre
has been very successful in providing supports and services to people of
Clarington with developmental disabilities. They have been in operation
since November 1997. The location of 132 Church Street provided them
with their beginning. The support they have received from the
community, partnership agencies and the families has allowed for exciting
results. As part of their role they are looking at future needs in Clarington.
They are aware that within a two year period 25 students with
developmental disabilities will be graduating from Courtice Secondary
School. This is not taking into account the regular referrals they receive
from the community at large. Currently there are 35 registered active
members at the centre. With this in mind, they are planning around the
support demands these changes will bring to Clarington. With all partners
involved, the building at 132 Church Street is being used to its maximum.
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The youth Centre has experienced a significant increase in activity. The
space in the rest of the leased portion of the building is being used to its
full capacity. It has become apparent that they are in need of a larger
space. They are requesting that the Municipality consider the Clarington
Project Activity Centre for the Library location on Church Street when it
becomes available. Realizing that the Library will not be moving for
some time, consideration and confIrmation to relocate to the Library
location would give the Clarington Project the opportunity to make the
plans needed for a smooth transition to a new location.
(Correspondence referred to the Property
Manager)
Lori Ullius, Program Manager, Health Department, Regional Municipality
of Durham, requesting Council to proclaim June 2000 as "Health Before
Pregnancy" month in the Municipality ofClarington. During this month,
Durham Region Health Department Public Health Nurses will highlight
lifestyle habits before pregnancy that can affect the health of the baby.
The overall theme is "Health Before Pregnancy Makes A Difference" with
the following topics given special consideration:
· Healthy nutrition (a diet which includes foods rich in folic acid)
. Active living (healthy body weight)
. Avoidance of alcohol and substance use
. Awareness of community resources
Throughout this month, the campaign will include radio and television
announcements, displays, newspaper articles and posters throughout
Durham Region.
(Proclaimed)
The Waterfront Center, providing Council with the Waterfront Projects
entry guidelines. 2000 Excellence on the Waterfront is a juried
competition to recognize: top-quality urban waterfront projects;
comprehensive waterfront plans and outstanding citizen efforts. There are
seven project types so that undertakings of a like nature are judged against
each other. Projects may be from any time period, current or historic;
submittals of classic projects like the San Antonio Riverwalk are
encouraged. If new work, the project must be substantially built.
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The following examples given are meant to be suggestive only and do not
restrict entries to the listed types of projects: Artistic/CulturallEducational
Fountains, concert facilities, public art or aquariums/nature centers.
Deadlines must be postmarked by July l, 2000.
(Municipal Clerk to place an advertisement
in the local newspapers to advise residents
of the competition)
Mike Slocombe, Operations Technician, Region of Durham, advising
Council that within accordance of the Weed Control Act R.S. 0. 1990,
Chapter W.5, the Regional Municipality of Durham is responsible for the
enforcement of the Act within the Region. As allowed for under section
16 of the Act, the Region requires that Council pass a resolution directing
the Regional Weed Inspector(s) to:
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Destroy any noxious weeds or weed seeds on any subdivided
portions ofthe municipality and on lots not exceeding 10 acres;
The municipality advertise in a newspaper having general
circulation in our municipality notice of this action.
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The Region of Durham will require certified copies of the Notice to
Property Owners and the resolution. The Notice of Property Owners
should be advertised in a newspaper between May 15, 2000 and May 19,
2000.
(Clerk's Department to place an
advertisement of a Public Notice, regarding
the destruction of weeds under the provision
of the Weed Control Act, RS.O. 1990
Chapter W.5 of the Province of Ontario and
direct the Regional Weed inspectors to cause
noxious weeds or weed seeds to be
destroyed in such a manner as they may
deem proper and that the expenses incurred
by the said Weed Inspectors in the discharge
of their duties shall be placed on the
Collector's Roll of this municipality against
the respective parcels concerned and that
such amounts shall be collected in the same
manner as taxes under The Municipal Act)
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Margaret Rodgers, Curator Director, The Visual Arts Centre of
Clarington, advising that on March 22, 2000, the Board of Directors
passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Visual Arts Centre ofClarington is a vibrant and
growing organization dedicated to promoting the arts within this
community;
AND WHEREAS the Visual Arts Centre requires additional
physical space to carry on and expand it's programming;
AND WHEREAS the Visual Arts Centre has requested for several
years that it be permitted to expand to occupy the entire premises
of the Cream of Barley Mill site including that portion of the
building currently occupied by the Bowmanville Baseball
Association for storage purposes.
RESOLVED that this board request that the Municipality of
Clarington provide alternative accommodation to the Bowmanville
Baseball Association and that the latter be given a reasonable
opportunity to surrender the premises currently occupied by it at
the Cream of Barley Mill site."
Resolution #C-25l-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 1 be referred to the Property Manager.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-252-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-25 1-00 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and that a report be forwarded to the General Purpose and
Administration Committee prior to Council's summer recess."
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The foregoing,Resolution #C-25 1-00 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
Newton Reed, Secretary York Presbytery, writing Council regarding the
Oak Ridges Moraine. York Presbytery of the United Church of Canada
passed the following resolution:
"Faith Base: We believe in the abundance of God's creation and our
responsibility to nurture and share it. The New Creed of
The United Church of Canada states that we are called to
live with respect in Creation.
Background: The Oak Ridges Moraine covers a large number of hectares
in the middle of York Presbytery, extending beyond our
eastern and western borders.
The Moraine is an environmentally sensitive area which is not yet fully
understood. It is the source of several streams and rivers. York
Presbytery feels the need for much more comprehensive scientific study to
be done on the Moraine and adjoining regions.
The Moraine is a part of several municipalities, and those municipalities
have not come together to form a common approach to development on
the Moraine. The Provincial Government, the only body capable of the
required research and coordination, has adopted a 'hands-off approach,
which may very well leave the critical decisions by default to a few
members of the non-elected Ontario Municipal Board.
It is our view that the potential exists for irreparable damage to be done to
the environment by hasty or ill-considered development on the Moraine.
THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that York Presbytery contact the
various municipalities, and the Federal and Provincial
Governments, and the Ontario Municipal Board, asking that a
freeze be placed on development on the Oak Ridges Moraine until
such time as a common environmental study may be made, and so
that the Province, in consultation with the Federal and Municipal
governments, can provide a common, responsible, and properly
funded approach, to ensure both the viability of the ecosystem and
due attention to housing needs; and
THAT copies of this motion be sent to the offices of other religious
groups; and
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THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Sierra Club,
the Canadian Wildlife Society, the Nature Conservancy of Canada,
Save the Oak Ridges Moraine, Save the Rouge Moraine, and the
Federation of Ontario Naturalists; and
THAT York Presbytery petition Toronto Conference to pass a
similar resolution on Development on the Oak Ridges Moraine."
Resolution #C-253-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the foregoing resolution of the York Presbytery regarding the Oak
Ridges Moraine be endorsed; and
THAT Newton Reed be advised of previous actions of Council pertaining
to this matter.
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William Irving, V.P. 4- Pitch, on behalf of the Courtice Parks Baseball and
Softball Association, requesting support and some assistance in the
construction of a Batting Cage and Storage Unit for the Courtice Parks
Baseball and Softball Association. The C.P.B.S.A. has, for the last 13
years, been providing summer baseball, softball, 4-pitch and T -Ball
programs for young people ages 4 to 18 yrs. in the Courtice area. They
are a non-profit association, operated by volunteers, funded solely through
player registration fees and team sponsorships. This year they have over
500 players registered and a total of 41 teams. The Batting Cage and
Storage Unit they are proposing will greatly enhance their ability to
develop players fundamental skills as well as provide a more convenient
and less costly storage place for uniforms and equipment. A letter
outlining their proposal for the project was sent to Mr. Stephen Vokes,
Director of Public Works. This letter prompted further discussions with
Public Works with respect to project design, costs estimates, etc. and they
value our experience and appreciate our help in this matter. Their
Association has fundraised specifically for this purpose and has
$25,000.00 allocated for the project. Current estimates suggest that this
will not likely cover the entire cost of the project and therefore they are
asking Council's assistance in the form of a grant in the amount of
$5,000.00 to help them with this project.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-254-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be referred to the Director of Public
Works and to the Treasurer for preparation of a report to be submitted to
the General Purpose and Administration Committee, FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
REPORTS
Report # 1
Resolution #C-255-00
G.P.A. Report
Aprill,2000
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on April 1, 2000, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Report #2
Resolution #C-256-00
Tuition
Assistance
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report ADMIN-l6-2000 be received;
THAT the policies regarding tuition assistance for Members of Council as
contained in Report ADMIN-16-2000 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Report #3 Addendum to Report PD-042-00 was distributed to Council as a handout.
Lizjan Resolution #C-257-00
Developments Inc.
D l4.zBA.99.029 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Addendum to Report PD-042-00 be received;
THAT the revisions of the conditions of draft plan approval and the
zoning by-law for the subject lands as contained in Addendum to Report
PD-042-00 be approved;
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REPORTS
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THAT a copy of the Addendum to Report PD-042-00 and Council's
decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department and
the Ontario Municipal Board; and
THAT all interested parties listed in the Addendum to Report PD-042-00
and any delegations be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Syl Apps
Awards of
Excellence
M02.GE
Resolution #C-258-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the nomination of Allison Larsh be forwarded to the Ministry of
Citizenship, Culture and Recreation as the Municipality of Clarington's
selection of a community nominee for the 2000 Syl Apps Awards of
Excellence; and
THAT Sue Larsh be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-259-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the delegation of Colleen Groenveld be referred to staff to
commence joint discussions with the Block Parents Association,
Paul Hawrychuk, Durham Regional Police Department and municipal
staff.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-260-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT consideration of the delegation of Keith Vey be referred to a
"closed" session as it relates to a personnel issue.
"CARRIED"
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BY-LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
Traffic
Management
Committee
Cl2.TR
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Resolution #C-26l-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT By-law 2000-59 be withdrawn from the agenda.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-262-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-60, a by-law to amend
By-law 86-112, a by-law to establish a Street Name Map and Street Name
Inventory in the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-263-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-60, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-264-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the membership of the Traffic Management Committee be
amended to add Mike Bilsky and Ron Radcliffe as voting members; and
THAT Mike Bilsky and Ron Radcliffe be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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OTHER BUSINESS
Delegation of
Keith Vey
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Resolution #C-265-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting be "closed" in order to discuss a personnel matter.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-266-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the delegation of Keith Vey be acknowledged and referred to the
Chief Administrative Officer.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-267-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified.
CONFIRMING BY -LAW
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-268-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-61 being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality ofClarington
at this meeting held on the 8th day of May 2000, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-269-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-6l be approved.
"CARRIED"
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ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-270-00
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Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:24 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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