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PRAYER
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Absent:
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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
May 29, 2000
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, May 29, 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 (on vacation)
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director, Community Services, J. Caruana (attended until 8:15 p.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (attended until 8:15 p.m.)
Director, Planning and Development, D. Crome (attended until 8:15 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Treasurer, M. Marano (attended until 8:15 p.m.)
Director, Public Works, S. Vokes
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Mutton indicated that he would be stating a disclosure of
pecuniary interest with respect to Item 10 of Report # 1.
Councillor Novak indicated that she would be stating a disclosure of
pecuniary interest with respect to Item la) of Report #1.
Councillor Rowe indicated that she would be stating a disclosure of
pecuniary interest with respect to Item 13 of Report # 1.
Councillor Schell indicated that he would be stating a disclosure of
pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item D - 3.
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Resolution #C-271-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
May 8, 2000, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-272-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the minutes of a special meeting of Council held on
May 18,2000, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre commented on the excellent fireworks display which was
held in conjunction with the Backyard Festival on Victoria Day Weekend.
Resolution #C-273-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT a letter be forwarded from Mayor Hamre and Members of Council
to the Marketing and Tourism Office and all staff who worked on the wrap
up to the Backyard Festival thanking them for their efforts and
congratulating them on ajob well done.
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Penny Waghorn, Ontario Power Generation introduced Andy Keir who
presented the findings ofthe Economic Impact Study of the Darlington
and Pickering Nuclear Generating Stations. The key objectives of the
study were to identify:
. the long-term economic influences of the ongoing operations of
Pickering and Darlington on the host communities of Pickering and
Clarington and other area municipalities in Durham Region, both
with and without return to service of four units at Pickering Nuclear
Generating Station;
. the short term economic impacts of the return to service activities; the
economic impact of making additions to or enlarging the used fuel dry
storage facility currently in operation at Pickering;
. the economic impacts of decommissioning Pickering and Darlington;
. the combined economic impacts of Pickering, Darlington and the used
fuel dry storage facility on the Region of Durham and its area
municipalities.
Overall the presence of Darlington Nuclear Generating Station and
Pickering Nuclear Generating Station has not effected recent economic
development plans of the area municipalities nor the current business
development plans ofthe local business operators interviewed during the
survey. The local Economic Development Officers and business
operators that were interviewed credit the Generating Stations as
contributing positively to economic growth in terms of employment and
spin offs associated with employees' spending.
Craig Ryan, Courtice Parks Baseball and Softball Association, 27 - 1300
King Street East, Oshawa, LlH SJ4, addressed Council on behalf of the
Association in support of the recommendations contained in Report
WD-26-00. Mr. Ryan requested Council's approval of the report, stating
that this will be a win/win situation for the municipality and the Baseball
and Softball Association.
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Chris Conti, Executive Director, Friends of Second March,
206 King Street East, P.O. Box 26066, RPO King Street, Oshawa,
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Friends are currently undertaking. He indicated that a major partnership
has been formed between the City of Oshawa, Ducks Unlimited,
Environment Canada/CLOCA and the Friends of Second Marsh. He
stated that the role of the organization is rehabilitation and outlined the
Trail Program and the Yellow Fish Program which is being undertaken.
Funds for work in Solina have been realised from the Province and work
on the Kids in the Waterfront Program which is to take place at Darlington
Provincial Park is being completed.
Diana Eastwood introduced Shelley Lawrence, John Howard Society, 132
Church Street, Bowmanville, LlC IT5. Mrs. Lawrence explained the
workings of the Literacy Program which John Howard Society offers to
adults between the ages of 16 and 60 in order to improve basic literacy
skills. Because of funding difficulties, the program will be forced to close
on June 30, 2000. Presently the program receives its funding through the
Ministry of Colleges and Universities. In order to maintain the program,
John Howard Society will require $23,000, an amount far less than the
cost of the consequences in closing the program. Ms. Lawrence is
requesting Council's support by sending correspondence to John O'Toole,
MPP to show this community's support of the program.
John Stephenson, 5300 Old Scugog Road, Hampton, LOB lJO was called
but was not present.
Resolution #C-274-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved.
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John Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, providing Council with a copy
of the Local Government Options Study carried out by Mr. Gardner
Church for the City of Vaughan. As an important stakeholder with respect
to local government restructuring, our views and input are important to
them. They are inviting us to provide our comments in writing before
June 15, 2000. He includes a schedule of community meetings.
(Received for Information)
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Robert A. Richards, President & Chief Administrative Officer, Ontario
Property Assessment Corporation, providing Council with the Ontario
Property Assessment Corporation's financial statements for the year
ending December 31, 1999, as well as their first Corporate Report. These
documents have been prepared as required by the Ontario Property
Assessment Corporation Act. They are also reminding their members that
they will be holding the Corporation's second Annual General Meeting in
conjunction with the AMO Annual Conference 2000 in Ottawa.
(Received for Information)
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The Honourable Paul Martin, Minister of Finance, addressing the problem
of petroleum product prices and federal taxes. He would like to point out
that the recent price increases of petroleum products are attributable to a
substantial rise in the world price of crude oil, not federal taxes. The price
of crude oil per barrel has increased by two and a half times over the past
year. Federal taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel have remained unchanged
during the recent period of price increases. It is important to note that
revenues from federal taxes - including the excise tax on gasoline and
diesel - go into the Consolidated Revenues Fund. These revenues are used
to support a broad range of federal programs that are enjoyed and valued
by all Canadians - programs such as health care, post-secondary education,
seniors' benefits and national defence. With respect to suggestions to
reduce federal taxes on fuel products, Canadians have told the government
that reducing personal income taxes should be the government's priority.
The government has listened to Canadians. The five-year tax reduction
plan announced in Budget 2000 builds on this government's commitment
to reduce taxes. In particular the measures announced in this budget will
reduce taxes by a cumulative amount of at least $58 billion over the next
five years. He would also note that the indication of the personal income
tax system announced in Budget 2000 will help offset the impact of price
changes of products, such as gasoline and diesel fuel, on taxpayers.
(Received for Information)
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Ontario Power Generation, Nuclear Report Cards for all sites during the
month of March 2000.
(Received for Information)
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Oleh Perun, Park President, Mitchell's Corners Park Soccer Club,
thanking the Municipality of Clarington for the grant of $1 ,500.00. This
donation will help them offset some of their costs and help their club
enormously. They are sure that all children participating in Soccer 2000,
in Mitchell's Corners Park, and all future sports enthusiasts will all benefit
from the municipality's helpful donation.
(Received for Information)
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M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising that the Council of the Town
of Ajax on May 1,2000, passed the following resolution:
"a) That a public meeting be held and a by-law considered at
the May 15,2000, Council meeting regarding placement of
the following question on the November 13, 2000, ballot:
"Are you in favour of the Town of Ajax negotiating
amalgamation with the City of Pickering for approval by
the Province of Ontario?"
YES
NO
And that the Clerk follow the general procedures outlined
in Bill 62 to guide this process; and
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That a public meeting be held and a by-law considered at
the May 15, 2000, Council meeting regarding placement of
the following question on the November 13,2000, ballot:
"Should the Town of Ajax consider a zoning by-law
amendment to permit the use of slot machines at Picov
Downs Racetrack?"
YES
NO
And that the Clerk follow the general procedures outlined
in Bill 62 to guide this process.
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council
of the Region of Durham on May 3, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"a) THAT the Lieutenant Governor in Council be requested to
enact Ontario Regulation 567 (Rabies Immunization) under
the Health Protection and Promotion Act in the Durham
Regional Health Unit;
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THAT the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, the
Chief Medical Officer of Health and Durham Region's
MPPs, area municipalities and veterinarians be so advised;
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c) THAT Regional staff raise awareness about Regulation 567
and offer to promote and assist with low-cost rabies
vaccination clinics after this Regulation is enacted in
Durham Region, using existing staff and resources and in
cooperation with local veterinarians and municipal staff."
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated Aprill2, 2000 and the
Curator's Report for April 2000.
(Received for Information)
Betty Irving, Secretary, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee,
thanking the Municipality of Clarington for the grant money that they
received. These funds will help them to ensure a great, enjoyable,
successful parade each year to our community.
(Received for Information)
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and Peterborough Victoria
Northumberland Clarington Catholic District School Board, advising
Council of the public meeting to be held on June l, 2000, at 7:00 p.m., at
1355 Lansdowne Street West, Peterborough, in relation to Education
Development Charges as required by legislation. They will be arranging
to meeting with the Municipality of Clarington to discuss the collection of
fees prior to the June Board meetings.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated April 20,
2000.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated April 12, 2000.
(Received for Information)
Howard Noseworthy, General Manager, Ontario Fur Managers Federation,
advising the Municipality ofClarington that we will likely be contacted in
the future regarding urban trapping by-laws or other trapping controls. At
this time, they wish to advise us of some important facts pertaining to
trapping and problem animal control in Ontario. All of Ontario's trappers
must be licensed under the authority of the Ministry of Natural Resources,
and all new trappers must undergo a mandatory training program before
qualifying to be licensed. All members of the Ontario Fur Managers
Federation carry $2,000,000 in third party liability insurance, completely
covering their legal fur harvesting and problem animal control activities.
Ontario is facing its first outbreak of raccoon rabies.
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Compounding the problem is that raccoons are quite comfortable living in
close proximity to humans, meaning that any spread of this disease is
likely to necessitate urban, as well as rural control. Any ill-conceived
trapping by-laws have the potential to hamstring a control program. On a
more regular basis, trappers are called upon to assist in the removal of
beaver that may be causing flooding ofroads or property, or to assist in
predator control on livestock farms, more and more of which are being
encompassed within the boundaries of expanding communities. In all of
these cases, trappers can only effectively respond within the confines of
the law, and using approved devices. They are encouraging the
municipality to carefully consider the implications and ramifications.
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Inspector Ross Smith, Officer-in-Charge, Clarington Community Police
Office, Durham Regional Police Service, thanking the Municipality for
our support of their 1999 Safe Kids Community Day. They will be
hosting their 4th annual Clarington Safe Kids Community Day on
Saturday, June J 7,2000, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and anticipate
another exciting day for the children. This event will be held at their
Community Police Office and the Garnet B. Rickard Recreational
Complex located at Highway #2 and Regional Road #57, directly south of
their police office. Highlights of the day will include demonstrations and
displays by members of their specialized police units, other emergency
services and community groups. There will be free draws for the children
and hot dogs and drinks will be served at no charge.
(Received for Information)
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Doug Hall, Director General, Information Highway Applications Branch,
drawing our attention to Industry Canada's Community Access Program
(CAP) which is part ofthe federal government's initiative to make Canada
the most connected country in the world. The Internet has become a
powerful tool for economic and social development in today's global,
knowledge-based economy, and the Government of Canada is committee
to providing affordable access to all Canadians. In this context, the
purpose of the CAP is to establish sites where the public can have access
to computers and the Internet. Our community does not yet have a CAP
site and as there are only 3 competitions remaining. Mr. Hall strongly
encourages us to participate in this program now so that our community
can reap the benefits. By submitting a competitive proposal to CAP, our
community may receive up to $20,000 per site to make affordable public
Internet access a reality. This is the final year for proposals and the next
submission deadline is May 31, 2000.
(Received for Information)
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Neil MacLeod, Director General, Natural Resources Canada, providing a
copy of the Improving Energy Efficiency Act, 1997 - 1999. This sixth
report under the Act reviews the progress of the energy efficiency and
alternative energy (EAE) initiatives of Natural Resources Canada
(NRCan) during the 1997-1998 and 1998-1999 fiscal years. These
initiatives are a critical foundation on which Canada can build its climate
change national implementation strategy. NRCan's EAE initiatives are
designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by lessening the
amount of energy required for a given level of service, or by replacing
some carbon-intensive energy sources with energy generated from sources
that produce fewer or no GHG emissions, such as wind power or small
hydro power. This report contains many quantified indicators of the
progress ofNRCan's initiatives in improving energy use. Between 1990
and 1997, significant progress has been achieved, as indicated in Table 1
of the report. Since many factors affect energy consumption, however, it
is not always possible to establish a perfect causal link between changes in
energy use and NRCan's EAE initiatives; more work needs to be done in
this area. Future reports will further refine these indicators and develop
additional ones.
(Received for Information)
John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, regarding support for an Ontarians with
Disabilities Act. Mr. O'Toole agrees with the need to introduce such an
Act and can assure us that the government of Ontario is committed to this
legislation. However, to ensure that the Act effectively addresses the
needs of disabled Ontarians, consultations with all stakeholders in this
issue are under way. This government has taken a leadership role in
promoting equal opportunity and access for persons with disabilities. In
fact, over $500 million has already been invested in new programs for
disabled people that will help maximize their opportunities. They remain
committed to a reasonable and responsible removal of barriers of persons
with disabilities and are equally committee to the passing of an Ontarians
with Disabilities Act.
(Received for Information)
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Jim Pine, Secretary-Treasurer, Association of Municipalities of Ontario,
advising Council that in accordance with the Association's governing by-
law, the Secretary-Treasurer is requesting nominations to the 2000-2001
AMO Board of Directors. The names of all qualified individuals who are
duly nominated will appear on the ballot for elections to the Board. Please
note, that Directors of the Rural Caucus were elected at the February 2000
ROMA/OGRA conference in accordance with AMO By-law No. I. If the
municipality wishes to nominate a person for election to the Board of
Directors, we should submit a resolution indicating the full name of the
nominee, his or her municipal title, and the office for which the person is
being nominated. Nominations will be received until 4:30 p.m. on
Monday, July 31, 2000.
(Received for Information)
John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising the Municipality ofClarington
of a recent letter from the Honourable Helen Johns, Minister of
Citizenship, Culture and Recreation regarding Retirement Homes. In her
correspondence, the Minister notes that her Parliamentary Assistant has
consulted province-wide on this subject with all stakeholders. Currently,
the government is looking at ways to increase consumer awareness and
provide protection. Mr. O'Toole's concern is that we must know where
lodging, rest and retirement homes are located, their staffing levels,
services and the effectiveness of their operations.
(Received for Information)
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario 2000 Budget provides
program support for municipalities. Today's budget returns to
municipalities some of the benefits of their contribution to Ontario's
balanced budget. Among the measures announced are commitments for:
. A new Ontario Small Town and Rural Development Initiative
· Continuation of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
. SuperBuild Millennium Partnerships initiative
· SuperBuild Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships initiative
· Community Policing Partnership Program will be made a
permanent program
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While the need for infrastructure support, including roads, bridges, transit,
and environmental works still outweighs the response in today's budget,
AMO's President, Michael Power is pleased that SuperBuild will be
structured to provide the opportunity for all types of municipalities to
participate. Details of program criteria and process for all these
investment strategies are not available as yet. However, AMO is anxious
to work with the announcement, to ensure that infrastructure monies from
all orders of government, including the federal commitment, are used to
their maximum potential in Ontario.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated April 17, 2000.
(Received for Information)
Jim Wilson, Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, advising
Council of a province-wide advertising campaign to build awareness
among electricity customers, alerting them to the changes in the
marketplace and advising them where they can get information. Ontario's
4.5 million electricity consumers now have the power to choose their
electricity retailer from among a number of competing companies. While
these companies will not actually deliver service until later this year,
licensed retailers have begun offering their services to electricity
customers across the province. The start ofretailing could mean that
Ontarians will be looking for answers to questions resulting from
information distributed by retailers or a visit to their front door from a
retail representative.
(Received for Information)
M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, providing the Municipality of
Clarington with copies of the Town of Ajax By-laws 52-2000 and 53-2000
which authorize the placement of questions on the November 13, 2000,
municipal election ballot. The Town of Ajax has provided notice and held
public meetings with respect to the proposed questions and by-laws in
accordance with the provisions outlined in Bill 62, the Direct Democracy
Through Municipal Referendum Act, 2000.
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to the Greater
Toronto Services Board advising that the Council of the Region of
Durham on May 17,2000, adopted the following recommendation:
"a) THAT only the principles, vision and objectives contained
within Appendix A to the draft Greater Toronto Services
Board (GTSB) Strategic Transportation Plan be endorsed
as a first step towards co-ordinated transportation planning
in the Greater Toronto ArealHamilton-Wentworth;
b) THAT it is premature for Regional Council to endorse the
entire GTSB Strategic Transportation Plan until the Greater
Toronto Services Board provides further assessments of the
draft Plan's:
. effectiveness and performance in meeting
transportation and growth objectives; and
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financial implications of the initiatives, including
potential funding sources, responsibilities, priority
and timing;
c) THAT the draft GTSB Strategic Transportation Plan be
revised to address the comments offered in Joint Report
#2000-J-I0 of the Commissioners of Planning, Works and
Finance, including:
. improving the balance between transit and roads;
. recognizing the need to expand the arterial road
network to accommodate future growth and
development, transit service and goods and services
movement;
. outlining how the proposed facilities and services
identified will support growth objectives; and
. recognizing the need for a transportation plan which
provides a longer range vision beyond the year
2021.
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THAT the comments on the Recommended Actions for
Implementing the Draft GTSB Strategic Transportation
Plan contained in Attachment 2 to Joint Report #2000-J-l 0
ofthe Commissioners of Planning, Works and Finance be
endorsed; and
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e) THAT copies of Joint Report #2000-J-1O of the
Commissioners of Planning, Works and Finance be
forwarded to the Greater Toronto Services Board, the
Ministry of Transportation, GO Transit, the area
municipalities and local transit operators in Durham
Region, the Regions of Hamilton-Wentworth, Halton, Peel
and York, and the City of Toronto."
(Received for Information)
Margaret Walton, Planning Consultant, Walton & Hunter Planning
Associates, thanking us for our interest in and our ongoing support for the
Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Economic Impact Study. Clarington is
one ofthe more prominent municipalities for agriculture and our support
of the industry is reassuring.
(Received for Information)
Resolution #C-275-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the
exception ofItems D - 3, D - 6, D - 9 and D - 15 to D - 22, inclusive.
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Lesley Craig, Fundraising Coordinator, Durham East Chapter, Heart and
Stroke Foundation of Ontario, informing the municipality about an
exciting fund raising program, the Big Bike for Stroke Event, which is
scheduled to visit Bowmanville July 9, 2000. The Big Bike is a thirty-seat
cycle which carries teams of twenty-nine riders plus one driver provided
by the owner of the Big Bike. Participants are asked to raise a minimum
of $50 in pledges to ride. It is an excellent community event that helps
build team spirit and attracts media attention. This provides an excellent
return for both participating teams and the hosting community. This year
things are on track and they are anticipating eight-twelve teams to
participate. An insurance certificate will be completed in the name of the
Municipality of Clarington. In addition, they will be requesting a police
escort and the Fire Department approval in order to ensure the safety of
their ride.
(Approved provided the organizers apply for
an obtain a Road Occupancy Permit)
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Eugene Lammerding, Chair, Foundation for Rural Living, presenting the
2nd Annual Awards of Rural Excellence. The Foundation for Rural Living
successfully launched the Awards of Rural Excellence in 1999. They
want to build on the success of their first year, and they are inviting the
municipality to join them in recognizing and celebrating communities,
communities of interest, organizations and groups who are doing great
things to improve the quality of/ife in rural Ontario. The Foundation of
Rural Living is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to building
healthy, sustainable rural communities and enhancing the agricultural
industry in Ontario. The nine Awards of Rural Excellence recognize
outstanding initiatives, and help to build strong rural communities.
Submissions must be postmarked no later than June 30, 2000. The
Awards will be presented at the Ontario Rural Council's annual banquet
on October 30, 2000, in Collingwood.
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Oleh Perun, Park President, Mitchell's Corners Park Soccer Club,
requesting to call their park "Mitchell's Corners Park". Zion Park, when it
was created, was part of Clarington and also a founding member in
Oshawa's Neighbourhood Association and Soccer Council. This was
about 65 years ago. Back then there was a community called Zion.
Somewhere along the way, the community changed its name and became
Mitchell's Corners, as they are noted on all road maps. Several years also,
Mr. Perun became involved as a soccer convenor, and he sent his children
to Oshawa. Then Oshawa decided that their children could not playas a
team and had to be pooled out to other Oshawa parks. At this time, he was
approached by Darlington Youth Soccer Club, and they allowed their
children to play together as a community team. They have announced
themselves back to the Darlington Soccer League, as Mitchell's Corners
Park, and also have registered with Durham Girls League in the same way.
Unfortunately, the community of "Zion" has disappeared as we know it,
and a little bit of their history as well.
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Petition from several adjacent neighbours who are strongly opposed to the
rezoning of 0.75 ha parcel of/and in Part of Lot 26, Concession 5, former
Township of Clarke.
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Robert B. Goudey, 3 Selwyn Crescent, Kanata, K2K IN7, requesting
resurfacing of Liberty Street North, from Concession to at least Sunset
Road just north of the railway underpass. This is not a particularly long
section but it cries for a new smooth surface free of hundreds of patches,
depressions from utility excavations and so on. The roadbed seems to be
very stable and solid even in view of the very high traffic volume on the
street. Therefore it appears a grinding of the surface and a new layer of
asphalt would do wonders. Would the year 2000 be the year that this
section of street will be resurfaced? He hopes so. He has constantly
listened to his relatives grumble and now that he has been sensitised, every
time he drives this section he finds that repairs are long overdue.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
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Sylvia Smith, Volunteer Branch President, Durham Region Branch,
Leukemia Research Fund Canada, requesting the Municipality of
Clarington to declare June as Leukemia Awareness Month and to conduct
a flag-raising ceremony with a flag to be provided by LRFC at the
Clarington Municipal Office during the first week of June 2000.
Leukemia is a deadly cancer of the blood that claims the lives of more
children than any other malignancy in Canada and strikes even more
adults, regardless of age, heredity, sex or race. For over forty years,
Leukemia Research Fund of Canada volunteers have been raising funds to
support the important work of Canadian leukemia researchers. Due to this
virtual uninterrupted research, the rate of cure among afflicted children
has soared from 5% to 70%. No other human form of cancer has realized
such advances. With only 30% to go, it is now more important than ever
to reach as many Canadians as possible with their message.
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Susan Sawyer DaCosta, Orono BIA, requesting permission to hold a
Canada Day Parade on July 1, 2000. They have the Fire, Police and
Roads Department sign Form 385, submitted an application to the Region
as Main Street is involved and have provided a map with their route.
(Approved provided the organizers apply for
and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit)
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Fran Harvie, writing to Council regarding representatives of the Oak
Ridges Trail Association. On two occasions Mrs. Harvie or her family
have "happened" upon representatives of the Oak Ridges Trail
Association. She has had numerous conversations with Roy Forrester and
with Jan O'Neill. Ms. O'Neill informed her that due to the numerous
conflicts that Mr. Forrester was considering changing the trail route. After
finally reaching him he informed her that the trail was going ahead. This
"trail" has caused her "right to quiet enjoyment" to be breached and the
safety of not only her home and outbuildings, her family and her
immediate environment, including wildlife, to be compromised. Old or
current deer trails and pathways that they use on the property are not
public walking trails. The original guidelines referred to "abutting or
adjoining" -- never did traversing enter into it. There appears to be no
consideration or respect for other parties' property and she does not wish
to constantly police the property against trespassers.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Public Works)
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M02.GE
Helen MacDonald, nominating Helen Schmid for the Heritage Community
Recognition Program - 2000. The deadline for submitting to the Ontario
Heritage Foundation is May 3l, 2000.
(Municipal Clerk to forward nomination to
the Ontario Heritage Foundation)
D-13
M02.GE
Charles Taws, Curator and Dianne McKenzie, Museum Property Chair,
Bowmanville Museum, nominating the Bowmanville 10th "B" Beavers,
Bowmanville lOth Cubs, Bowmanville 7th Scouts, Bowmanville 2nd Spark
& Brownie units, Central Public School for the newly initiated programme
"Honouring Young Heritage Leaders."
(Municipal Clerk to forward nominations to
the Ontario Heritage Foundation)
D-l4
POl.GE
John Stephenson, requesting that Council amend By-law 90-178 (which
relates to the setting of fires with the Town of Newcastle) so as to exempt
from the By-law, subject to certain conditions, the use of various types of
open-air fireplaces, patio heaters, or campsite heaters, when used for the
purpose of entertainment, and/or comfort, during social gatherings of
family members or neighbours and friends, in residential backyards in the
Municipality of Clarington.
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(Correspondence referred to the Fire Chief
for report)
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 3
Westside Creek
Marsh
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Councillor Schell stated a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to
Correspondence Item D - 3; vacated his chair and refrained from
discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell indicated
that the correspondence concerns Blue Circle Cement, who is his
employer.
Glenda Gies, President, Port Darlington Community Association Inc.,
wishing to organize a community celebration to commemorate the
opening of the new bridge over the mouth of Wests ide Creek Marsh. The
opening ofthis bridge is a significant step towards fulfilling obligations
under the Principles of Understanding between the Municipality of
Clarington and Blue Circle Cement as well as establishing a physical link
between the PDCA communities of Cedarcrest Beach Road and Cove
Road. They anticipate holding this party from 4:00 p.m. to II :00 p.m. on
Friday, July 7, 2000, in the vicinity of the new bridge. To ensure that the
festivities occur without risk to participants, they ask that the bridge be
closed for the duration of the event. Although the bridge may be officially
opened at this date and the Blue Circle haul road may therefore be closed
to public use, it is their understanding that the haul road will continue to
be used for emergency access to Cedarcrest Beach Road, They therefore
ask that Council approve the temporary closing of the bridge from 4:00
p.m. to 11 :00 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2000, to accommodate their
community party.
Resolution #C-276-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the request from the Port Darlington Community Association to
hold a celebration on July 7, in the vicinity of the bridge over the mouth of
Westside Creek Marsh, be approved provided the organizers apply for and
obtain a road occupancy permit from the Public Works Department.
"CARRIED"
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D- 6
Traffic Study
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D-9
Parking Issue
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May 29, 2000
John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, relaying concerns regarding traffic safety
in the area of Nash and Holt Road in Courtice. The constituents described
the recent fatal accident in February 2000 and recounted serious incidents
over the past decade or so. Mr. O'Toole explained to them that there will
be a new traffic study report being prepared for Council sometime in May
or June 2000. Nash Road is a very busy road. Holt Road is also a clear
route from Taunton Road to Darlington OPG site as well as a 401 access.
There are traffic volume issues which will increase in the future. Two of
the neighbours on the northwest and southeast corner of Nash and Holt are
very concerned for the safety in this area. They are anxious to contribute
to the resolution of the intersection problem.
Resolution #C-277-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 6 be referred to the Director of Public
Works.
"CARRIED"
Cathryn Rousseau, informing Council of her immense disapproval of the
"No Parking" by-laws in Bowmanville. Mrs. Rousseau and her husband
own cars and for the most part keep them both parked in their driveway.
Rarely do they ever park in front of the house on their street. Once during
the winter, we had a severe snow storm and the plows did not come to
clear their street until late the next afternoon. It was extremely difficult to
get out of their street that morning for work. The night after their street
was plowed, they parked one of their vehicles on the road. They received
a ticket for parking between 3 :00 and 5 :00 a.m. Had the storm continued
and there been a need for the plow to come onto their street, she agrees
that ticketing their car would have been necessary. What galls her is that
her taxes can pay for someone to come and issue her a ticket at that hour
yet her taxes can't pay for someone to plow her street until a day and a
half after the storm, after they all struggled to get to work. Mrs. Rousseau
would like this by-law removed from the books.
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COMMUNICATIONS
D-l5
Greenhouse
Gases
AOl.FE
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May 29, 2000
Resolution #C-278-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be referred to the Senior Municipal
Law Enforcement Officer for response.
"CARRIED"
John Hachey, Honorary Chair, PCP Program, Federation of Canadian
Municipalities, requesting that Council pass the following resolution and
fax the model resolution before June 30, 2000:
"WHEREAS 1990 to 1999 was the warmest decade of the
millennium;
WHEREAS a global reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases
(GHG) is necessary to slow climate change and reduce the risks to
human health, the physical environment, economy and quality of
life;
WHEREAS the 1998 ice storm cost the City of Montreal $116
million; Baie Comeau more than $2.5 million, and the Regional
Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton $6.32 million, while the Red
River flood cost Winnipeg $32.3 million;
WHEREAS these weather-related expenses are creating an
additional financial burden for municipalities at a time when
responsibilities are increasing as a result of devolution;
WHEREAS reducing greenhouse gases makes good economic
sense. New and improved infrastructure, energy efficiency,
building retrofits, water conservation, more effective wastewater
treatment and distribution, renewable energy technologies, waste
reduction, better fleet management, etc., reduce municipal
operating costs and help maintain community services, while
having a positive impact on the environment;
WHEREAS industrialized countries, realizing initial commitments
were inadequate to protect the Earth's climate system, agreed in
December 1997 to the Kyoto Protocol which, if ratified, commits
Canada to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions six per cent
below 1990 levels between 2008-2012;
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 16
Subsidies for
for Agricultural
Commodities
ClO.MO
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May 29, 2000
WHEREAS in November, national governments will meet in The
Hague, Netherlands to negotiate terms and conditions for ratifying
the Kyoto Protocol. It is critical that Canada has the support it
needs to conclude negotiations;
WHEREAS mayors and municipal leaders responsible for the well
being of communities across Canada urge federal and
provincial/territorial governments to make climate protection a
priority;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington endorse
this Municipal Leaders' resolution on climate change."
Resolution #C-279-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the foregoing resolution of the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities be endorsed in principle by the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington; and
THAT a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Health Communities
Committee.
"CARRIED"
Andrea Rivest, Acting Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Lakeshore,
advising Council that The Corporation of the Town of Lake shore on
March 28, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS, agriculture is the economic foundation of the
country;
AND WHEREAS, a healthy competitive agricultural community is
essential to the well being of all Canadian citizens;
AND WHEREAS, the current level offarm subsidy in the United
States and other countries far exceeds the subsidy on similar crops
grown by Canadian farmers creating an unfair market advantage;
AND WHEREAS, the lack of a fair, competitive market V\~ll result
in disastrous consequences for the agricultural industry in Canada;
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D - 17
Federal Rent
Supplement
Program
ClO.MO
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May 29, 2000
AND WHEREAS, there is an urgent need for the Government of
Canada to take steps to resolve the unfair market conditions that
adversely impact the Canadian farming community;
NOW THEFORE, the Town of Lakeshore, petitions the Federal
Government to take immediate steps in support of the Canadian
farming community, for the short term, by increasing the current
safety net program to a level more in keeping with the subsidy
provided in the United States, and a long term solution, to work
with the World Trade Organization to equalize subsidies for farm
commodities to ensure the long term financial viability of farming
as an industry in Canada;
AND FURTHER that a copy of this resolution be circulated to
Susan Whelan, M.P. Essex, to all municipalities in the Province of
Ontario for their endorsement and to the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities for distribution to all municipalities in Canada for
their endorsement."
Resolution #C-280-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the foregoing resolution of the Township of Lakeshore regarding
the Canadian Farming Community be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Lois A. Giles, Director of Information Services/Clerk, The City of Guelph,
advising Council that The City of Guelph on May 1, 2000, passed the
following resolution:
"THAT the City of Guelph request the Ontario Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing to clarify for municipalities their
role during and after the Federal Rent Supplement Program;
AND THAT this resolution be circulated to Brenda Elliott, MPP,
Brenda Chamberlain, MP, the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and
municipalities having a population of 50,000 or greater."
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COMMUNICATIONS
D-18
Low Water
Level Problem
CI0.MO
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May 29, 2000
Resolution #C-281-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 17 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Andrea Rivest, Acting Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Lakeshore,
advising Council that The Corporation of the Town of Lakeshore on
April 25, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS a serious low-water problem currently exists in the
Great Lakes, in particular Lake St. Clair, which is adversely
affecting the surrounding inland waterways and ultimately, the
residents of the municipality;
AND WHEREAS the low water levels are causing significant
impact on the vitality of the community resulting in severe
economic problems and loss of business and assessment for the
boating and associated businesses;
AND WHEREAS the boating industry is a major component of
our local economy and efforts must be made to protect its viability;
AND WHEREAS adequate water levels are crucial to the vitality
of our community;
AND WHEREAS the inland waterways provide a safe harbor for
lake boaters and the coast guard service in the event of storms;
AND WHEREAS the Federal and Provincial Governments have an
obligation to provide such safe harbors for the protection of the
lake boaters and coast guard services;
AND WHEREAS the low water levels are having damaging
effects on the fish and aquatic habitat, the effects of which will be
felt by future generations;
AND WHEREAS the Federal and Provincial governments have a
responsibility to ensure the protection and sustainability of fish and
aquatic habitat;
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 19
Nuclear Stations
ClO.MO
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May 29, 2000
AND WHEREAS from an environmental perspective, the low
water levels will result in a higher concentration of pollutants in
the inland waterways, streams, and rivers and pose serious health
risks to the residents;
AND WHEREAS potential exists that water intake pipes for
municipal water plants may be affected by low water levels
subsequently affecting the supply of potable water to the residents;
AND WHEREAS the Federal and Provincial Governments have,
in the past, made available disaster relief funds for naturally
occurring incidents;
AND WHEREAS the low water levels constitute a similar
naturally occurring act of nature;
AND WHEREAS the Federal and Provincial Governments have an
obligation and responsibility to the public to maintain a clean,
healthy environment to ensure our sustainable future;
NOW THEREFORE, the Corporation of the Town of Lakeshore
petitions the Federal and Provincial Government to take immediate
steps towards formulating a plan of action to rectify the current
low water level problem in the Great Lakes;
AND FURTHER that a copy of this resolution be circulated to
Susan Whelan, M.P. and Bruce Crozier, M.P.P., The Association
of Municipalities of Ontario and to all municipalities in the
Province of Ontario for their endorsement."
Resolution #C-282-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 18 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
City Clerk, City of Toronto, advising that the City of Toronto on May 9,
10 and 11, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the four reactors of Pickering 'A' nuclear station are
the oldest reactors in Canada, and were shut down at the end of
1997 because of poor performance and safety concerns; and
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May 29, 2000
WHEREAS the proposed re-start of the Pickering' A' nuclear
station is currently the subject of a screening level federal
environment assessment which does not provide for a
comprehensive review; and
WHEREAS a severe accident at the Pickering 'A' nuclear station
could have disastrous consequences for the Greater Toronto Area,
and the current screening review excludes a severe accident with
loss of containment; and
WHEREAS the current failure to review a severe accident with
loss of containment is inconsistent with the Ontario Nuclear
Emergency Plan; and
WHEREAS the current screening review does not look at
renewable energy or conservation alternatives to re-starting the
Pickering' A' nuclear station, and does not look at the economic
costs of re-start or alternatives to re-start; and
WHEREAS the comment period for the federal environmental
assessment is sixty (60) days, and, as such, comments should be
submitted to the Atomic Energy Control Board by June 30, 2000;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED THAT:
(1) the Council of the City of Toronto respectfully request the
Federal Environment Minister, the Honourable David
Anderson, to appoint an independent panel to review the re-
start ofthe Pickering' A' nuclear station;
(2) the Council of the City of Toronto respectfully request the
Honourable David Anderson to instruct the panel to
reconsider the scope of the review, and to include, amongst
other issues, the review of a severe accident with loss of
containment, alternative means of generating electricity,
and an economic evaluation of the re-start proposal and its
alternative; and
(3)
a copy of this Motion be forwarded to Federal Environment
Minister, the Honourable David Anderson, Ontario
Solicitor General David Tsubourchi, all federal and
provincial Members of Parliament in the Greater Toronto
Area, and all other municipal governments in the Greater
Toronto Area."
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 20
International
Educational
Exchange Program
M02.GE
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May 29, 2000
Resolution #C-283-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 19 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Antoinette Sarpong, requesting financial support to participate in an
international educational exchange program sponsored by Canada World
Youth. She has been chosen to participate in the Quebec/Burkina Faso
program which will start in the summer of2000 for a seven month period.
Canada World Youth is a non-profit organization funded in part by the
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), its exchange
partners and by private funders. Since its creation in 1971, Canada World
Youth has developed strong ties, relationships and expertise in more than
forty-two countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and
eastern and central Europe. More than 22,000 young people in Canada
and around the world have participated in international educational
exchange programs organized by Canada World Youth. The structure of
the program is as follows: seven Canadian participants are carefully
selected to represent various geographic and demographic backgrounds.
Meanwhile, seven youths are selected by a partner organization in the
exchange country. Together, this culturally diverse group of young people
lives and works in a small Canadian community for approximately 14
weeks. Each pair of participants - one from each country - lives with a
host family and works together on a local farm or in a local social
serviceslhealth care centre. This structure ensures that everyone in the
host community benefits from exposure to different cultural attitudes and
values.
Resolution #C-284-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT a grant in the amount of $500.00 be approved for Antoinette
Sarpong for the International Education Exchange Program sponsored by
Canada World Youth; and
THAT Correspondence Item D - 19 be referred to the Community
Services Department.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 21
Budget Process
CIO.MO
D -22
Newcastle
Ratepayers
CIO.MO
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May 29, 2000
Denise Labelle-Gelinas, Deputy Clerk, The Corporation ofthe City of
Cornwall, advising that the Council of The Corporation of the City of
Cornwall passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of
Cornwall presently conducts its business in a fiscal year beginning
January 1 sl and ending on December 31 st; and
WHEREAS it wishes to conduct its Budget deliberation with
actual year end figures; and
WHEREAS the Council often find itself completing its Budget
process within the first quarter of a new year; and
WHEREAS the Council wish to find ways to enhance its Budget
process while working with actual expenditure figures;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of The Corporation of the City
of Cornwall request that the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario investigate and if possible lobby for changing the financial
period from December 31 st to March 31 st of any given year, and
that this resolution be forwarded to all Ontario Municipalities for
support. "
Resolution #C-285-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 21 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle Ratepayers Association, advising
Council that it is the unanimous recommendation ofthe Newcastle
Ratepayers Association Membership, that the dividend that is to be paid
by Veridian Corporation to the municipality in September, and any future
dividends, be applied against any future rate increases to customers in the
urban area that was serviced by the original Clarington Hydro
Commission, ie. the Municipalities of Bowmanville, Newcastle and
Orono.
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COMMUNICA TraNS
REPORTS
Report # 1
G.P.A. Report
May 8, 2000
Item #la)
of Report # 1
Black Creek Dev.
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May 29, 2000
Resolution #C-286-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 22 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-287-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on May 8, 2000, be approved with the exception of Items la,
10 and 13.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item la) of
Report #1 and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter.
Councillor Novak indicated that members of her immediate family reside
in the subject area.
Resolution #C-288-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PD-048-00 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Mutton stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 10 of
Report #1 and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter.
Councillor Mutton indicated that his father is employed by one of the
businesses mentioned in the report.
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REPORTS
Item #10
of Report #l
Year 2000 Vehicle
Requirements
FI8.QU
Item # 13
of Report #1
Cancellation,
Reduction or
Refund of Taxes
F22.TA
Report #2
Clean-up
of Property
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May 29, 2000
Resolution #C-289-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the contents of Report TR-18-00 be divided to allow for
consideration of Paragraphs 1 and 2;
THAT Paragraphs 1 and 2 be approved; and
THAT Paragraph 3 of Report TR-18-00 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Rowe stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 13 of
Report #1 and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter.
Councillor Rowe indicated that she and her spouse are referred to in
Report TR-21-00.
Resolution #C-290-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report TR-21-00 be received;
THAT the list of Applications for cancellation, reduction or refund of
taxes be approved with the exception of Tax Write-off Number 1; and
THAT Tax Write-off Number 1 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-291-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CD-22-00 be referred to the end of the agenda to be
considered during a "closed" session of Council in order to discuss a legal
matter.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Report #3
Courtice Parks
Baseball and
Softball
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May 29, 2000
Resolution #C-292-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report WD-26-00 be received;
THAT the original request dated September 15, 1999 from the Courtice
Parks Baseball and Softball Association to locate a batting cage facility in
Highland Park be denied;
THAT the revised request date April 19, 2000 from the Courtice Parks
Baseball and Softball Association to locate a batting cage facility in
Penfound Park be approved;
THAT Municipal staff be authorized to liaise with the Courtice Parks
Baseball and Softball Association with their preparation of a concept plan
and detailed design for a batting cage facility;
THAT costs associated with the design and construction of the batting
cage structure be shared between the Municipality and Courtice Parks
Baseball and Softball Association, on a 50/50 basis, to a maximum
contribution by the Municipality of $10,000;
THAT the Municipality's share of the batting cage construction be funded
from the Public Works and Parks Development Charge Reserve Fund
Account No. 1110-00090-0000;
THAT all costs associated with the construction of the storage building
and auxiliary equipment be borne 100% by the Courtice Parks Baseball
and Softball Association;
THAT Municipal staff be authorized to assist the Courtice Parks Baseball
and Softball Association with the tender process; and
THAT the Courtice Parks Baseball and Softball Association be advised of
Council's decision.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORD VOTE"
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REPORTS
Report #4
Confidential
Report WD-25-00
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May 29, 2000
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Interest Absent
Councillor Mutton X
Councillor Novak x
Councillor Rowe x
x
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim x
Councillor Young x X
Mayor Hamre x
Resolution #C-293-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Confidential Report WD-25-00 be referred to the end of the agenda
to be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-294-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Penny Waghorn and Andy Keir be thanked with appreciation for
their very informative presentation on the economic impact study of
Darlington Generating Station on the community.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-295-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Chris Conti, Friends of Second Marsh be thanked for his update on
the various programs Friends of Second Marsh are undertaking.
"CARRIED"
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-296-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the delegation of Shelley Lawrence be acknowledged;
THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington express their support
for provincial funding in the amount of $23,000 in order to continue the
John Howard Society of Durham's Literacy Program; and
THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to John O'Toole, MPP and
Michael D. Harris, Premier of Ontario.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-297-00
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:
2000-64
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle (James W. Hale in Trust)
2000-65
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle (N. Sidhu & R. Singh)
2000-66
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle (Clarnew Developments Incorporated)
2000-67
being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered
Plan 40M-1977 as not being subject to Part Lot Control
(Legend Consulting on behalf of St. Stephen's Estates)
2000-68
being a by-law under the Building code Act Respecting
Permits and Related Matters
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BY-LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
Regional Update
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May 29, 2000
2000-69
being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended, being
a By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways, Municipal and
Private Property in the Municipality of Clarington
2000-70
being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Amended
and Restarted Licence Agreement between the Corporation
of the Municipality ofClarington and Ontario Power
Generation
2000-71
being a by-law to authorize voting by mail for the 2000
Municipal Election and the entering into of an agreement
with Canada Post to provide by mail service
2000-72
being a by-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required
during the year for and to strike the rates of taxation for
municipal purposes of the year 2000
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-298-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2000-66 to 2000-72,
inclusive, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Mutton advised the Members of Council that the Zone 2 tender
has been recently approved by Regional Council. Also, the development
industry has been lobbying with respect to their 110% line of credit and
payment schedule.
Councillor Novak advised that Life in Durham held their seminar "Live it
Up" last week and announced the health care seminar to be held on
June 6, 2000, at Oshawa City Hall. The District Health Council has
released its report on treatment of eating disorders which shows that 1 % of
adolescents aged 12 to 15 years suffer from one form or another of eating
disorder. The Children's Task Force has undertaken a study which
indicates that the percentage of children living in poverty in our
municipality has risen by 2.4% between the years 1991 and 1996.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Committee and
Boards Update
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May 29, 2000
Councillor Mutton advised that the Newcastle Hall Board has formed a
Steering Committee to work on the Millennium Park Project in the village.
A public meeting has been scheduled for May 31, 2000, for the Orono
Forestry and Dam areas and the Best Practices Committee at the GT A is
going to be reviewing the access to health care issue.
Councillor Novak requested that anyone with historical information of
Courtice provide same to the Bowmanville Museum to be used in the
Courtice Project.
Councillor Rowe advised that the library has received funding through the
Community Access Program which is referenced in Correspondence Item
I - 15. She also highlighted the work that the Friends of Second Marsh are
doing with their trail project.
Councillor Schell reminded Members of Council of the year 2000
Ecumenical Church Service that is being held at Rotary Park on
June 4, 2000, at 2:00 p.m.
Councillor Trim advised that the Ganaraska Conservation Authority is
concerned about the amount of water which is being taken abroad and are
addressing such issues as licensing and monitoring.
Resolution #C-299-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting be "closed" in order to address two legal matters.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-300-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified.
"CARRIED"
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Council Minutes
OTHER BUSINESS
Report #2
Clean-up
of Property
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May 29, 2000
Resolution #C-301-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report CD-22-00 be received;
THAT authorization be given to the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers
to undertake all necessary actions to have the property Municipally know
as 3652 Trulls Road, Courtice cleaned-up; and
THAT all costs associated with the clean-up be initially charged against
contingency account number 1100-9-X and subsequently added to the
Collector's Roll and collected in the same manner and with same priorities
as Municipal Real Property Tax.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-302-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-73 a by-law declaring
the portion of Hunt Street (Part 7, Plan 10R-2532) to be surplus and to
exempt the requirement for an appraisal to facilitate the exchange of lands
between TSC Stores Limited and the Municipality of Clarington from the
provisions of By-law 95-22, and that the said by-law be now read a first
and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-303-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-73, be approved.
"CARRIED"
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May 29, 2000
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Councillor Rowe chaired this portion of the meeting.
Councillors Mutton, Novak, Rowe and Schell stated disclosures of
pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and
voting on the confirming by-law.
Resolution #C-304-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-74 being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality ofClarington
at this meeting held on the 29th day of May 2000, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-305-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-74 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre reassumed the chair.
Resolution #C-306-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:25 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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MAYOR