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PRAYER
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
June 12,2000
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, June 12,2000, at
7:00 p.m., at the former Kendal Public School
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 7:40 p.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (attended until 7:40 p.m.)
Director, Planning and Development, D. Crome (attended until 7:40 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Treasurer, M. Marano (attended until 7:40 p.m.)
Director, Public Works, S. Vokes (attended until 7:40 p.m.)
Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Stanley
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting.
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
DELEGATIONS
Resolution #C-307-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the minutes ofa regular meeting of Council held on May 29,2000,
be approved with the following amendment:
the words "on vacation" beside the name of Councillor T. Young
replace with the following wording: "on Educational Course".
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-308-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the minutes of a special meeting of Council held on
May 26, 2000, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Gordon Carey and Rory Johnson, 103 Hart Boulevard, Newcastle,
LIB lE4 appeared before Council and circulated the ClaringtOll Tigercats
Football Club code of ethics as well as a history and background ofthe
football club. Mr. Carey noted that the Clarington Tigercats Football Club
was founded in January 2000 and will be playing as well as caretaking the
St. Stephen's High School field at the Club's own expense. The Club will
undertake fund raising and will be comprised of the Tykes (girls and boys
age 7 to 10) and the Atoms (ages II and 12). It is anticipated that two
more teams will be added. He requested Clarington Pins from the
municipality to hand out. Rory Johnson noted that he is now 12 years old
and has been playing football since he was 7 years old. He thanked the
municipality for its generous support.
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Resolution #C-309-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the delegation of Jeremey Lewins pertaining to a personnel matter
be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered at a "closed"
meeting.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-31O-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved
with the exception ofItems I - 3, I - 7 and I - 10.
"CARRIED"
Debbie Feltham, Treasurer, Clarington Food Bank, thanking the
Municipality ofClarington for the grant of$1000.00. This is most helpful
to them and they are thankful for our support of their ministry in this
community. The donation will assist them in helping to meet some of the
needs of those in our communities who are hurting at this present time.
(Received for Information)
John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing regarding Agricultural Societies.
Mr. O'Toole directed Clarington's resolution to the attention of the
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for his comments. The
Honourable Emie Hardeman writes that property tax exemption is of
significant benefit to agricultural societies and will remain as is provided
for under current legislation. On the matter of OMAFRA financial
support to agricultural and horticultural societies, the Minister writes that a
decision will be announced very soon.
(Received for Information)
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M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising that the Town of Ajax on
May 15, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"THAT Ajax Town Council endorse the resolution of the Council
of the Municipality ofClarington regarding the Ontarians with
Disabilities Act."
(Received for Information)
Eleanor Clitheroe, Chair of the Board, Hydro One Networks Inc.,
informing the Municipality of ClaringtOll that Ontario Hydro Services
Company (OHSC) has become Hydro One - a new name that typifies their
new company. Hydro One takes the word that is synonymous with the
word electricity in Ontario and marries it with the idea of being the best in
the energy delivery business, putting the customer first, and being the first
and only company to deliver power right across the province. Their new
name embodies the essential nature of the service they provide and the
excellence with which their employees deliver that service. The decision
to change the company's identity was a difficult one. The Ontario Hydro
name invokes proud feelings with their employees and the people of
Ontario. But they are no longer the Ontario Hydro that people grew up
with. They are moving ahead on their own merits. Hydro One
demonstrates a break from the past, while honouring the legacy.
It speaks to their core values of dependability, accountability, reliability
and operational excellence as well as a promising future. Hydro One, one
of Canada's major corporations, is a holding company with five
subsidiaries, Hydro One Networks, Hydro One Remote Communities,
Hydro One Markets, Hydro One Telecom and Ontario Hydro Energy.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Valleys 2000 Annual meeting for 1999 held on May 10,
2000.
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region
of Durham on May 3l, 2000, passed the following resolution regarding
Monitoring of Growth Trends:
"a) THAT Report #2000-P-46 ofthe Commissioner of
Planning be received for information; and
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THAT a copy of Report #2000-P-46 of the Commissioner
of Planning be forwarded to the Area Municipalities, the
School Boards and the District Health Council in Durham."
(Received for Information)
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Brian Suter, City Clerk, City of Os haw a, advising P. Madill, Clerk,
Region of Durham, that the City of Os haw a on May 29, 2000, passed the
following resolution:
"I. THAT Council receive for information the 'Public Works
Officials Who Does What Services Review Stage I Report
dated May 2000';
2. THAT City Council recommend to Regional Council that
Regional Council receive for information the 'Public
Works Officials Who Does What Services Review Stage 1
Report dated May 2000'; and
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THAT City Council recommend to Regional Council and
all local Councils in Durham that prior to any consideration
of service realignment changes (preliminary or otherwise
and including review of water and sewer etc.) with Durham
municipalities that the prerequisite business case analysis
be undertaken and provided as the basis for all
recommended changes. Such analysis include the
identification of the operational cost efficiencies which will
result together with the identification of all funding
responsibility changes between the former and proposed
service provider including capital expenditure
responsibilities."
(Received for Information)
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Dan Newman, Minister of the Environment, addressing any possible
concerns that the municipality may have with respect to E. coli in the
water supply. He would like to provide information that will help ensure a
clean, safe water supply. For surface water works, E. coli can be
controlled with conventional treatment and adequate disinfection,
including the maintenance of a disinfectant residual in the distribution
systems. Regular microbiological sampling and disinfection monitoring
will indicate the presence or absence ofE. coli. For groundwater works,
adequate disinfection processes and the maintenance of a disinfectant
residual in the distribution systems should be sufficient to control E. coli.
Guidance is provided by the Ministry of Environment (MOE) through the
application of their policies and guidelines such as the Ontario Drinking
Water Objectives, and legal instruments such as Certificates of Approval
and Control Orders. Municipalities are responsible for the quality of
municipal water supplies. If a private owner thinks that a well is
contaminated, boiling the water for five minutes provides adequate
protection.
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Microbiological testing will confirm the degree of contamination. Advice
on appropriate treatment other than boiling the water can be obtained from
MOE or the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC).
Appropriate actions to decontaminate a well would normally involve
sequential disinfections of the well with chlorine and subsequent
microbiological testing to ensure that all coliforms are absent. If this
procedure fails or the problem recurs, attention should be paid to well
construction and maintenance items such as ensuring surface water cannot
enter the wellhead, and that the grouting and casing are in good shape.
Microbiological testing of private wells is a complimentary service
provided by Ontario MOHL TC public health laboratories.
(Received for Information)
Betty Khattab, Project Coordinator, EW AG Experienced Worker
Advisory Group, writing to inform the Municipality of Clarington of the
Durham Region Experienced Worker Advisory Group (EW AG). This
group is comprised of representatives from community agencies with the
common goal of assisting 'experienced workers', who are 45 years of age
and older. Community partners, with the support of Human Resources
Development Canada and the Ministry of Training Colleges and
Universities, recognized that the issues and barriers that this 45+ group
experience are different than those of a younger worker. The mandate of
the group is to raise awareness among currently employed, unemployed,
and under-employed workers, 45 years of age and older, to the importance
of maintaining and increasing their employability skills while educating
employers about the value of experienced workers.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of Valleys 2000 (Bowmanville) Inc. meeting dated May 31, 2000.
(Received for Information)
Ontario Power Generation, providing the Darlington Nuclear Report Card
for the month of April 2000.
(Received for Information)
Junior Achievement of Durham Region, advising the Municipality of
Clarington that they are moving from 850 Wentworth Street West,
Oshawa to 1 Mary Street North, Oshawa, LlG 7W8 as of May 29, 2000.
Their telephone and fax numbers are the same 905-432-2492 and their e-
mail and internet address are under construction.
(Received for Information)
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Michael Creighton, Clarington Fire Chief, advising Council that various
Fire Chiefs and the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority have struck
a committee to review emergency plans for the Ganaraska Forest. The
Committee will, from time to time, invite participation from such players
as Emergency Measures Ontario to assist with the preparation ofthe plan
as well as assisting in the preparation of an application to JEPP (Joint
Emergency Preparedness Program) for funding to assist in the costs
related to training and equipment purchases. JEPP is a Federal funding
program established to assist in emergency planning. The Committee will
also be looking at the training of firefighters from the effected department
in fire fighting techniques related to forest fires. In the past this training
was provided, on request, from the Ministry of Natural Resources,
however this is no longer the case. They will also be looking at what
equipment will be required, what the various departments presently have
on hand and what will be required to be purchased. They will have to
establish costs related to the training and equipment since this will be the
basis for the application to JEPP. The Councils of the effected
Municipalities will be requested to make a commitment to the related cost
prior to any application to JEPP as JEPP will not consider any application
for assistance unless the Councils have given a commitment to the
appropriate funding. The Committee will also be addressing the issue of a
Mutual Aid Agreement, which will have to be approved by the Councils
ofthe Local Municipalities involved. This agreement will allow for
assistance to be provided to each of the fire departments by the partner
department participating in the agreement and in the protection of the
forest.
(Received for Information)
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, informing the public that
due to winter damage the back section of the Devil's Den Nature Trail
from the first bridge to the pond and including the fishing platform are no
longer wheelchair accessible. The Authority has already completed some
repairs but more work is required and funds are low. The Authority
estimates that the total cost for repairs and enhancements will cost
approximately $10,000. Anyone interested in making a donation or who
would like more information please contact Gord Geissberger, Corporate
Communications Coordinator at (905) 579-0411.
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K. Johansen, Project Manager - Environmental Assessment, Ontario
Power Generation, informing Council that the draft Environmental
Assessment (EA) Report, on OPG's proposal to return the existing
Pickering Nuclear Generating Station 'A' to service, has been completed
and was submitted to the Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB) on April
14,2000. They have also provided the latest issue of their newsletter (No.
5) on the EA process.
(Received for Information)
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David Crump, Director, Ministry of the Environment, advising of an
expansion to Ontario's Drive Clean program on January 1,2001. Ifwe
are considering joining the program as an accredited Drive Clean Facility,
or even just curious about the requirements, there will be a series of six
Information Events being held in the Phase 2 area. Drive Clean's Phase 1
is the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton-Wentworth Region, while
Phase 2 includes urban centres from Peterborough to Windsor and the
Niagara Peninsula. There will be significant demand for Drive Clean
emissions tests and repairs as a result of the program expansion. There are
approximately 1.5 million vehicles in the Phase 2 area that must pass an
emissions inspection every two years for registration renewal. Drive
Clean also requires tests for most re-sale vehicles, prior to registration
transfer.
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Jim Wilson, Minister of Energy, Science & Technology; Tony Clement,
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Tony Jennings, Chief
Executive Officer, Municipal Electric Association, advising Council that
the Energy Competition Act, 1998 requires municipalities to incorporate
their electrical utilities under the Ontario Business Corporations Act
before November 7,2000 if they wish to continue to participate in the
electricity industry. However, municipal councils must determine how the
utilities will be operated in the competitive electricity market, and the
roles and relationships we wish the utilities to have, much sooner than
November 7. While actual incorporation can be delayed, decisions on
ownership and roles cannot. At present, Ontario municipalities are at
various stages ofthe restructuring process. Some councils have already
taken the steps required to commercialize and incorporate their utilities
and a number have made, but not yet implemented, the decision to keep
the utility, at least for the near future. Some are looking at other options
such as leasing arrangements or mergers with neighbouring utilities.
Some have already decided to exit the business by selling their utility
assets. Others are actively considering this option.
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As the market opening date draws closer, they would like to take this
opportunity to remind us of the importance of making informed ownership
decisions as quickly as possible. Critical changes required for market
readiness must not only be decided, but implemented before November 7.
These changes will take considerable effort on the part of utility
management and are dependent on the initial shareholder decision. Many
of these changes cannot be made until the future of the utility has been
decided. Ifwe have not already done so, it is in everyone's best interest to
aggressively finalize work with our utility now to facilitate these decisions
and investments.
(Received for Information)
Curtis Billings, expressed thanks for the wonderful job and effort in the
fireworks show the Municipality of Clarington held on the Queen's
birthday. They were a big success!
Resolution #C-311-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 3 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C- 312-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-311-00 be amended by adding the
following wording thereto:
"and that the correspondence be referred to the Marketing and
Tourism Officer."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-311-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED
AS AMENDED."
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Janice Harrison, Manager, Secretariat Services, Town of Markham,
advising The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Municipal Affairs
Housing, that the Town of Markham on May 9, 2000, passed the
following resolution:
"WHEREAS Deloitte Consulting has released a report titled
"Greater Toronto Services Board - Management/Organization
Review", dated March 27,2000, which recommends a Project Plan
for a review ofthe role of the Greater Toronto Services Board (the
"G.T.S.B."), induding the Board's size and composition, voting
rights, and the power to be assigned to the Board;
AND WHEREAS the Project Plan states that the Final Report will
be issued at the end of November, 2000;
AND WHEREAS elections are being held in November 13,2000,
for all of the municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area which will
be the subject of and impacted by the recommendations as set out
in the Final Report;
AND WHEREAS it will be equally difficult for newly elected
Councils to provide comment and input on an informed basis to
Deloitte Consulting, the G.T.S.B. and the Province.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the timing for the release of the Final Report on the future
role of the G.T.S.B., as described in the report by Deloitte
Consulting dated March 27,2000, be changed such that an
informed and proper review of the report can be conducted by
either the current municipal councils or by the councils to be
elected in November of this year;
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Municipal Affairs, and to
Alan Tonks, Chair of the G.T.S.B., and all member municipalities
of the G.T.S.B."
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Resolution #C-313-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 7 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C- 314-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-3l3-00 be amended by adding the
following wording thereto:
"and that the resolution ofthe Town of Markham pertaining to
Deloitte Consulting's Report titled "Greater Toronto Services
Board - Management/Organization Review" be endorsed by the
Council of the Municipality of Clarington."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-3l3-00 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
Larry Hall, Chair, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, advising
John O'Toole, MPP, that one of the major environmental issues they face
this year is how to ensure the equitable use of their water resources while
protecting the natural ecology in which we live. Local businesses that rely
on water must have reliable sources. The streams of our watershed must
continue to support vibrant wildlife populations. They at the Ganaraska
Region Conservation Authority have concerns about the present
regulations governing the Permit to Take Water process, administered by
the Ministry of the Environment. They are not convinced the process
adequately protects this resource as many permits are granted without
communication between the Ministry and the "local" conservation
authority or municipality that has first-hand knowledge and experience
with area watercourses. In addition, updated regulations have begun to tax
conservation authority staff resources to a degree that was never
anticipated.
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The Board ofthe GRCA would like to begin a dialogue with
Mr. O'Toole over this important issue. They believe that he may be able
to answer some of their questions and help convey their concerns to the
province.
Resolution #C- 315-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - lObe received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C- 316-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the
exception of Items D - 6 and D - 8 to D - 10, indusive.
"CARRIED"
Jeff Brooks, Corresponding Secretary, Local Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee, advising that the Local Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee on April 18, 2000, passed the following resolution:
'THAT Council be requested not to make a decision on the
proposed alterations to the Orono Town Hall until such time as the
LACAC has been consulted."
(Correspondence referred to the Property
Manager)
Sam Synard, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, requesting
the Municipality ofClarington to recognize June 21, 2000, as National
Aboriginal Day. To many Aboriginal peoples, June 21 st is culturally
significant because of the summer solstice. A resolution adopted in 1982
by the National Indian Brotherhood to prodaim National Aboriginal
Solidarity Day also reinforced the importance of this date. In June 1996,
the Governor General of Canada first prodaimed National Aboriginal
Day, celebrating the contributions of Aboriginal People to Canadian
society. The National Board of Directors ofFCM responded by endorsing
the initiative. At its March meeting in Vernon, the Board reaffirmed its
support for National Aboriginal Day, encouraging members to:
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I. issue a prodamation recognizing National Aboriginal Day;
2. provide support to local Aboriginal groups for activity space or
displays and
3. encourage community participation in Aboriginal Day
celebrations.
National Aboriginal Day provides a special opportunity to build
relationships among Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities. Strong
support and encouragement from municipal governments across Canada
will ensure its success.
(Prodaimed)
Executive and Directors of the Orono Horticultural Society, voicing their
protest and concerns regarding Mr. and Mrs. Justinian Creed to permit the
keeping of wild animals on a property totally unsuitable for this purpose.
The reasons being:
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dose proximity to highway, animals would be subjected to noise,
noxious fumes and salt spray in winter months
lack of parking facilities and lack of space to provide parking
run off from animal waste into the stream on this property which
eventually runs into Orono Park which is a recreation area for
children
odor and noise from animals
once this land has been rezoned as a campground and wild animal
facility the exemption would be permanent and if this property was
sold in the future this could result in a lot of problems for the
neighbourhood and the municipality.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Planning and Development)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region
of Durham Works Committee, on May 31, 2000, passed the following
resolution, as amended:
'THAT Report #2000-W-59 of the Commissioner of Works and
the 'Who Does What' Service Review - Stage I Report from the
Public Works Officials within Durham, be received for
information; and be forwarded to Regional Council and the Area
Municipalities for a response back to Regional Council by June 28,
2000; and
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The following recommendation ofthe Finance & Administration
Committee was considered in conjunction with the
recommendation of the Works Committee:
THAT the Finance Department, along with Public Works Officials
WDW Committee request the Regional and Area Treasurers to
examine the issue of standardizing chargebacks between and
among municipalities for work carried out on the others' behalf."
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Public Works)
Henryk Sochacki, Team President, Polonus Sport Club, requesting
permission to use roads that are under the jurisdiction of the Municipality
of Clarington for the Provincial Road Race Championships. The Polonus
Team was established in 1996. The Team's main objective is to promote
bicyde racing in Canada. They have over forty members who help them
in accomplishing that goal. During the 1999 cyding season, the team
organized a Criterium race in High Park, Toronto. The races took time
through out the whole day. Approximately 2,000 spectators had visited
High Park during their event. This year the team has great plans. On July
8 they will be organizing an Ontario Cup Race east of Newcastle. Then
on July 9 an annual High Park Criterium in Toronto will take place. This
season, the race is the final ofthe "Millennium Criterium Cup." On
August 20, they will be promoting Provincial Road Race Championship.
Later in the season they also have the opportunity to organize Provincial
Time Trail Championships on September 10. During the cydo-cross
season, the team will organize Provincial Championships which will be
held on November 12. On July 8 and August 20, from 9:00 a.m. to
approximately 3 :00 p.m. they are requesting to use the race course that
starts on the Golf Course Road, proceed north, turn right into Concession
Road #3, turn left into Morgans Road, turn right into Concession Road #2,
turn right into Stapleton Road, turn right onto Highway #2, turn right into
Golf Course Road heeding in the north direction.
(Approved provided the organizers apply for
and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from
the Public Works Department)
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Jean Graham, Chairperson, Newcastle Lions Club, requesting permission
for a Walk for Dog Guides formerly called "Walk-A-Dog-A- Thon." All
proceeds from the walk will be donated to Canine Vision Canada. The
walk is 10 km through Newcastle on Saturday, October 7,2000. Their
starting time will be 9:00 a.m. at the Community Hall. A copy of the
insurance coverage will follow from the Lions Foundation of Canada -
Oakville. They estimate the walk will take approximately two hours to
complete. The Lions Foundation of Canada conducts a National Walk
annually. All the money pledged goes to providing Dog Guide Teams to
assist the blind, deaf and physically challenged. Our co-operation and
assistance in this worthy cause by sanctioning this year's walk would be
greatly appreciated. This event sponsored by the Newcastle Lions Club
raised $16,600.57 in 1999. This will be their Sixth Annual Walk.
(Approved provided the organizers apply for
and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from
the Public Works Department)
Oleh Perun, Park President, Mitchell's Comers Park, copying the
municipality on a letter forwarded to the OCNNA regarding the fate and
future of a Local Clarington Community Park. Mr. Perun is appealing to
the OCCNA that at least half of the finances taken from the park be
returned for present and future sports enthusiasts and the original
agreement regarding disassociation that was made many years ago
obviously did not take into consideration that the park would or could ever
be dosed. It is felt that the decision to dose the park was made without
foresight for current and future community members and their children.
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Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 6 be referred to the Director of Public
Works.
"CARRIED"
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Debbie Clarke, Executive Assistant, Valiant Property Management,
writing to Council to advise of her frustration. The staff report for North
BOWIDanville Valiant Subdivision Phase 3 Rezoning Application has been
delayed yet again and will not be going to G.P.A. until the July 3, 2000,
meeting. They have had various meetings with staff and exchanges of
correspondence, since the initial public meeting on February I, 1999.
Valiant Property Management has agreed to provide every request asked
for by the neighbours and by staff. It is doubly frustrating when, as
developers, they try to be good corporate citizens and satisfy neighbours
and staff to be delayed such an inordinate length of time. All ofthe
documentation that was required by staff was submitted by November 23,
1999. A full seven months will have passed by the time they get a staff
report regarding the application. They are formally requesting Council to
instruct staff that the report be completed and brought forward to G.P.A. at
the June 19th G.P.A. meeting. They have been informed by staff that they
are too busy to get this report ready for G.P.A until July 3rd This has been
ongoinj for several months. Their report was put off last week from the
June 5 meeting until the June 19th meeting and now the July 3rd meeting.
If it will speed up the process they will pay staff overtime costs.
Resolution #C-3l8-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
J.D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, advising that the City of
Vaughan on April 27, 2000, approved the following recommendation:
"WHEREAS Provincial policy supports and encourages the
consolidation of Municipal Electric Utilities (MEU's);
WHEREAS the consolidation ofMEU's is expected to result in
long term cost savings;
WHEREAS the Province recognized these benefits and exempted
MEU's from the Transfer Tax, under the Electricity Act, if the
MEU consolidation takes place prior to November 7, 2000;
WHEREAS the Province is also encouraging municipal
amalgamations and such amalgamations directly effect the timing,
nature and size of MEU restructuring;
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WHEREAS the Province subsequently amended the Regulation
124/99 to exdude only those MEU amalgamations occurring after
November 7, 2000 that are required by an Act or otherwise
required by law;
WHEREAS the Transfer Tax (33%) represents a very significant
cost to the owners, which will discourage both municipal and
MEU voluntary amalgamations far beyond November 7, 2000; and
WHEREAS the MEU created by a mandated municipal
amalgamation may not result in the optimum MEU structure due to
factors such as economies of scale, geography, optimum size and
other consideration.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT the Province amend Regulation 124/99 to continue to also
exdude from the Transfer Tax beyond November 7,2000 all
voluntary amalgamations ofMEU's to encourage locally driven
municipal and MEU amalgamations, consistent with the Provinces
policy direction.
THAT this Resolution be forwarded to the following:
Honourable Premier of Ontario, Michael Harris;
Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance;
Honourable Jim Wilson, Minister of Energy, Science &
Technology;
Honourable Al Palladini, Minister of Economic Development,
Trade and Tourism;
Michael Power, President of the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario (AMO):
Tony Jennings, CEO of the Municipal Electric Association
(MEA); and
Municipalities with a population over 50,000."
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D-1O
Town of
Brockton
Walkerton
M06.GE
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Resolution #C- 319-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be received.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-320-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-319-00 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and that the resolution of the City of Vaughan pertaining to Tax
Exemptions - Municipal Electric Utilities be endorsed by the Council
ofthe Municipality of Clarington."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C- 319-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED
AS AMENDED."
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, requesting its members to help
the Town ofBrockton's (Walkerton's) desperate need for assistance. On
May 21 st, the Town of Brockton was shocked by an environmental
discovery of E. coli bacteria. This finding resulted in public water
services being terminated. To date, seven residents have died as a result
of the bacteria with hundreds of others falling ill. Individuals and
businesses are facing personal and financial hardships as a direct
consequence of the problem. Town Council has announced the
establishment of the "Brockton Response Centre" as a step to assist
residents. The objective of the centre is to "Provide support and services
to meet the needs of individuals, businesses and the broader community as
they recover from the effect ofthe E. coli contaminated water supply."
One ofthe needs identified to date has been the development of an
"emergency fund" for residents. This fund will provide food, emergency
lodging for families and emotional support services. Funding donations
received from municipalities, service groups and community groups will
help to directly make a difference to Brockton residents.
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COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS
Report # I
G.P.A. Report
June 5, 2000
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Resolution #C-321-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the correspondence received from the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario requesting financial support for the Town of
Brockton (Walkerton) be received;
THAT a donation in the amount of $1 ,000 be drawn from the Contingency
Account.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-322-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-32l-00 be amending by adding the
following thereto:
"and that a copy of the correspondence from the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario be forwarded to the Service Clubs in the
Municipality of Clarington."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-321-00 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
Resolution #C-323-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on June 5, 2000, be approved with the exception ofItems #16
and #18.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Report TR-34-00
Mearns Avenue
Reconstruction
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Resolution #C-324-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the heading ofItem #16 be amended by correcting the spelling of
the words "Mearns" and "Liberty."
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-325-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report TR - 34-00 be received;
THAT Hardco Construction Ltd., Whitby, Ontario, with a total bid in the
amount of $739,211.64 (induding G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible
bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2000-
3, be awarded the contract for the Mearn's Avenue Reconstruction and
Liberty Street sidewalk Reconstruction, BOWIDanville as required by the
Department of Public Works;
THAT funds required in the amount of $695,000.00 be drawn from the
Public Works Account #7205-00001-0261 ;
THAT funds in the amount of $26,786.92 be drawn from the Public
Works Road Contribution Reserve Fund Account #1110-00174-0000;
THAT additional funds required in the amount of$135,213.08
($739,211.64 tender + design, contract administration and utilities, less
$695,000.00, and less $26,786.92) be drawn from the Roads and Related
Development Charge Account # 111 0-00 184-0000; and
THAT the By-law attached to Report TR-34-00 marked Schedule "A"
authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement be approved.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Report WD-28-00
On-Street
Parking
Report #2
Tree By-law
P01.TR
Report #3
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Resolution #C-326-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT WD-28-00 be referred back to staff to allow for discussions with
staff on possible options.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-327-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report CD-24-00 be received; and
THAT Schedule "G" to By-law 97-35, being a By-law to prohibit or
regulate the destruction of trees in the Municipality, be amended to add
Mr. Gregory Scarborough to the list of Enforcement Officers.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-328-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Confidential Report CD-25-00 pertaining to a personnel matter be
referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "dosed"
meeting.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-329-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the delegation of Gordon Carey and Rory Johnson introducing the
Clarington Tigercats Football Club to the Municipality of Clarington be
received with appreciation; and
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
OTHER BUSINESS
Appointments to
Steering Committee
Low Level
Radioactive Waste
C12.LO
Municipality of
C1arington Rings
M09.MU
THAT they be advised that the municipality looks forward to their games
and wish them success in their future endeavours.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-330-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington, Township of Port Hope and
Town of Port Hope have jointly formed a Steering Committee in the
negotiation process ofreaching an agreement to address the safe storage of
the low level radioactive waste in the three communities;
WHEREAS the Municipality ofClarington is required to formally appoint
two elected officials and an alternate to the Steering Committee;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED;
I. THAT the Municipality of Cia ring ton hereby appoints
Mayor Diane Hamre, Regional Councillor John Mutton
(Wards 3 & 4) to the Steering Committee and that local
Councillor Charlie Trim (Ward 4) be appointed as an
alternate; and
2. THAT Dr. Peter Brown of Natural Resources Canada be
advised of the said appointments.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-331-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington does not have a ring with the
corporate seal on it as a memento;
AND WHEREAS some of the employees would like to have a ring with
the corporate seal depicted on it;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF
THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON:
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OTHER BUSINESS
Appointment to
the Animal
Advisory
Committee
CI2.AN
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1. Permit the limited use, by Hooper's Jewellers of BOWIDanville, of
the corporate seal of the Municipality of Clarington to produce
rings for sale.
2. The use of the corporate seal be restricted to the production of
rings.
3. Council thank employee, Diane Fernlund, for bringing the
initiative forward; and
4. Copies of this resolution be forwarded to Diane Fernlund and
Hooper's Jewellers.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Dedaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Interest Absent
Councillor Mutton X
Councillor Novak X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Councillor Young X
Mayor Hamre X
Resolution #C-332-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Dr. Bill Mingram be appointed to the Animal Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-333-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws and that the
said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
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BY-LAWS
2000-77
2000-78
2000-79
2000-80
2000-8 I
2000-82
2000-83
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being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation ofthe former Town of
Newcastle(Larry Yanch on behalf of Wayne Jeffery
Limited)
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle (Landcrest Development Management Inc. on
behalf of St. Stephens Estates Inc.)
being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality ofClarington and Hardco
Construction Ltd., Whitby, Ontario, to enter into an
agreement for the Mearn' s A venue Reconstruction and
Liberty Street sidewalk Reconstruction, Bowmanville,
Ontario
being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehide or
any dass thereof passing over a bridge under the
jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. H.8, as amended
being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehide or
any dass thereof passing over a bridge under the
jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. H.8, as amended
being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehide or
any dass thereof passing over a bridge under the
jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. H.8, as amended
being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehide or
any dass thereof passing over a bridge under the
jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. H.8, as amended
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BY-LAWS
2000-84
2000-85
2000-86
2000-87
2000-88
2000-89
2000-90
2000-91
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being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehide or
any dass thereof passing over a bridge under the
jurisdiction ofthe Corporation ofthe Municipality of
Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. H.8, as amended
being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehide or
any dass thereof passing over a bridge under the
jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, RS.O.
1990, c. H.8, as amended
being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehide or
any dass thereof passing over a bridge under the
jurisdiction of the Corporation ofthe Municipality of
Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. H.8, as amended
being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehide or
any dass thereof passing over a bridge under the
jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, RS.O.
1990, c. H.8, as amended
being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehide or
any dass thereof passing over a bridge under the
jurisdiction of the Corporation ofthe Municipality of
Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, RS.O.
1990, c. H.8, as amended
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle
being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement
with Orchard Park Estates (Bowmanville) Inc. of Plan of
Subdivision 18T -87057 and any Mortgagee who has an
interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington in respect to 18T -99006
being a by-law to Repeal By-law 2000-67 and being a by-
law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-
1977 as not being subject to Part Lot Control
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2000-92
being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Adjustment
Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington and Veridian Corporation
2000-93
being a by-law to amend By-law 97-35 being a by-law to
prohibit or regulate the destruction of trees in the
Municipality of Clarington
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-334-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2000-77 to 2000-93,
indusive, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-335-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 7:50 p.m.
Resolution #C-336-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the meeting be "dosed" to hear the delegation of Jeremey Lewins
and to allow for consideration of Confidential Report CD-25-00 pertaining
to a personnel matter.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-337-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the actions taken at the "dosed" meeting be ratified.
"CARRIED"
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CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-338-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-94 being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington
at this meeting held on the 12th day of June 2000, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-339-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-94 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-340-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:00 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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