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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
December 18, 2000
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on December 18, 2000, at 7:00 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers.
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor J. Mutton
Councillor D. MacArthur
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor J. Rowe
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor P. Pingle (on vacation)
Chief Administrative Officer, P. Wu
Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Treasurer, M. Marano
Assistant Director, Community Services, B. Taylor
Manager Development and Review Branch, L. Taylor
Director, Public Works, S. Vokes
Confidential Secretary to the Clerk, H. Jones
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
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Councillor Trim indicated he would be stating a disclosure of pecuniary
interest with respect to delegations #5 and #6.
Resolution #C-591-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
October 16, 2000, be approved.
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Resolution #C-592-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the minutes of the special meeting of Council held on
October 25, 2000, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-593-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the minutes of the Inaugural Meeting of Council held on
December 4, 2000, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-594-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Mr. Brian Vanstone be added to the list of delegations.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-595-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow for the consideration of
the delegations of Alex Artuchov and Chad Van De Walker to be heard
during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Mutton presented Councillor Trim with a certificate congratulating
him on his retirement from Goodyear Canada.
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PRESENTATION
Adrian Foster, Victoria Greene and Paul Halliday, Clarington Board of
Trade, P.O. Box 434, Bowmanville, LIC 3Z2, circulated their annual
report to the Mayor and Members of Council. The presentation covered
the following items:
. Volunteer members
. Where they were last year
. 2000 year-to-date activities
. Increasing membership
. Enhancing membership benefits
. Accomplishments
. Events held
. Communications
. Economic development
. Retention of existing businesses
. Partnerships formed
. Attraction of new businesses
. ITER
. . Results over the year
Paul Halliday, Vice President, provided Council with their 2000 year to
date finances. A formal presentation on "What's Next" will be held
before Council in February 2001. Mr. Halliday invited Mayor Mutton and
Members of Council to attend their regular meetings.
DELEGATIONS
Chad Van De Walker, 2424 Shirley Road, Port Perry, L9L 1B3, was
called but was not present.
Resolution #C-596-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the meeting be "closed" for consideration of the delegation of Mr.
Alex Artuchov.
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Resolution #C-597-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" meeting be ratified.
"CARRIED"
Ann Dreslinski, Orono Town Hall Board, appeared before Council in
support of the recommendations contained in Report WD-51-00 pertaining
to renovations including a kitchen at the Orono Town Hall.
Rick Morrison, President, Bowmanville Newcastle Baseball Association,
addressed Council regarding the storage of their equipment. They are
requesting financial assistance and guidance from Council. The Visual
Arts Centre is no longer available for their use to store equipment and they
are requesting Council to help them purchase 115 Duke Street,
Bowmanville, property which is located at the south end of Memorial Park
and is now for sale. The Association would like to put a formal offer in on
the house. They are requesting ajoint venture with the Municipality and
the Bowmanville Newcastle Baseball Association in purchasing and
maintaining this property.
Councillor Trim stated a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to
the delegations of Linda Gasser and Willie Woo regarding the request for
an election recount. Councillor Trim's seat on Council is the position that
is being questioned.
Mark Hendrikx appeared before Council on behalf of Linda Gasser, P.O.
Box 399, Orono, LOB IMO, and circulated correspondence from himself
and Linda Gasser requesting that Council pass a resolution for a recount of
the ballots cast for the Regional Councillor Wards 3 and 4, as per Section
57.1 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. Mr. Hendrikx referred to
correspondence from the Clerk and stated that the numbers quoted therein
do not balance.
Willie Woo, 20 Foster Creek Drive, Newcastle, LIB IG2, addressed
Council requesting a recount for the Regional Councillor Wards 3 and 4
seat.
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Brian Vanstone, 104 Lownie Court, Bowmanville, LIC 5C9 requested of
Council that sidewalks not be placed on Lownie Court. Mr. Vanstone
stated the reason he purchased this property was because it did not have
sidewalks. One issue Mr. Vanstone raised is that if sidewalks are placed
in this court, he would get a parking ticket because his vehicle would be
parked overhanging the sidewalk.
Resolution #C 59S-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Council recess for 10 minutes.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-599-00
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved
with the exception of Items 1- 13, 1- 22, I - 25, 1- 30, 1- 31 and I -36.
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Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated
September IS, 2000.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Committee dated
September 14, 2000 and October 19, 2000.
(Received for Information)
Kellie McDonell, providing Council with a petition regarding the
proposed shipping of garbage to the Adams Mine in Kirkland Lake.
(Received for Information)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the
Region of Durham on October 4 and 11, 2000, passed the following
resolution:
"a) THAT Durham Council confirm its previous position that it
does not support the existence of the Greater Toronto
Services Board (GTSB) since it is an unnecessary
duplication of existing GTA organizations and governance
structures;
b) THAT if the GTSB is to continue to exist, it should:
(I) continue to operate as a coordinating body with its
current size, composition and boundaries according
to the GTSB Act;
(ii) focus its energies and resources on securing the
necessary funding from federal and provincial
. governments to implement the approved GTSB
Transportation Plan;
(iii) conduct a corporate strategic planning immediately
following the inauguration of the new Board to
articulate Board priorities for the next three years;
(iv) undertake a formal evaluation process at the
conclusion of each three year term of the Board;
(v) implement administrative and operational changes
suggested in Report 2000-J-15 to improve its
effectiveness;
c) THAT if the GTSB continues to exist, the Region request
the Province of Ontario to:
(i) acknowledge that former Provincial responsibilities
for GT A coordination have been downloaded to the
Board;
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demonstrate its commitment to the Board by
contributing to the cost of Board operations and
strategy implementation;
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d) THAT Joint Report No. 2000-J-15 be endorsed as the
Region of Durham's comments on the Phase 1 Report and
recommendations for the review; and
e) THAT Joint Report No. 2000-J-15 be forwarded to the
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, other Regional
Municipalities in the GT A, the City of Toronto, and the
area municipalities in Durham for their information."
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated September 13, 2000.
(Received for Information)
Emil Kolb, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, The Regional
Municipality of Peel, advising Council that the Region of Peel on
September 14, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Region of Peel has consistently conducted more
testing than required by the Ontario Drinking Water Objectives;
AND WHEREAS this additional testing has been carried out at the
Region's costs;
AND WHEREAS no positive results for health related parameters
have been experience in the Peel system;
AND WHEREAS the cost to carry out the additional testing for
pesticides adds an additional yearly financial burden of $400,000
to the Region of Peel;
AND WHEREAS, the cost to carry out the additional inspections
and reporting adds an additional yearly financial burden of
$105,000 to the Region of Peel;
AND WHEREAS, the cost to carry out the preparation of an
Engineering Report every three years is $250,000;
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Ministry of Environment
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provide a listing of all laboratories certified to carry out
pesticide tests and pay all costs associated with pesticide
testing;
b) pay all costs associated with additional inspections and
reporting requirements;
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c) pay all costs associated with the preparation of the
Engineering Report.
AND FURTHER, that this resolution be forwarded to all Ontario
Municipalities."
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
dated April 12, 2000.
(Recei ved for Information)
Jeff Brooks, Corresponding Secretary, Local Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee, advising Council that the Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committee on October 11, 2000, passed the
following resolution:
"THAT LACAC has reservations about the addition to the Orono
Town Hall and requests the opportunity to meet with the Board
and have a site inspection in order to address issues such as:
. The need for the addition and the scope of the facility;
. The materials to be used; and
. The sensitivity to the architecture.
THAT LACAC would request that Council not make a decision
until LACAC and the Hall Board have had an opportunity to
meet."
(Received for Information)
Cynthia Mearns, Library Director, Clarington Public Library, advising that
the Clarington Public Library on September 27, 2000, accepted the 1999
audited statement from Deloitte & Touche.
(Received for Information)
Hazel Crago, Board Secretary, Newcastle United Church, thanking the
Municipality of Clarington for the lovely new sidewalk and work on the
Emily Street side of the church.
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Councillor John V. Hachey, City of Lachine, Chair, Standing Committee
on Environmental Issues, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, inviting
Mayor and Members of Council to join our peers from across Canada at
the first national Sustainable Communities Congress in Ottawa this
February. They are combining inspiration with opportunities to showcase
municipal accomplishments and share the lessons they have learned.
(Received for Information)
City of Toronto, providing Council with a copy of Clause No. S contained
in Report No.7 of the Board of Health, headed "Air Quality and Ontario
Power Generation's Announcement", which was adopted, without
amendment, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its regular meeting
held on October 3, 4, and S and its Special Meetings held on
October 6,2000, October 10 and 11, 2000 and October 12,2000.
(Received for Information)
Ann Mulvale, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario,
advising Council that the Board of Directors recently approved the
creation of a "Municipal Awareness Task Force." This group was charged
with the responsibility of developing a public awareness campaign
regarding the new roles, responsibilities and powers which have been
assigned to the municipal order of government. Their research has
indicated that while municipalities are certainly aware of the recent
changes brought about by the downloading of services and the uploading
of some of the education costs, the public are unaware of the nature and
scope of the "realignment of services." The task force developed a two
pronged approach. The first was to create a television commercial.
Because of the enormous costs of producing and airing the ad on a regular
and province wide basis, a pilot project has begun in parts of the province.
The ads began running in late October and will be completed on
November 12th. They are aired on CBC, CTV and CKVR to
approximately 2 million views in the province. As you will see from the
commercial, the viewer is prompted to visit the web site
"yourlocalgovernment.com". This site is the second part of the program.
If they are getting a significant positive reaction, AMO plans to expand
the coverage of the program.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated October 11, 2000.
(Received for Information)
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City Clerk, City of Toronto, providing Council with a copy of Clause No.
I contained in Report No. 12 of The Policy and Finance Committee,
headed "City of Toronto's Response to 'Review of the GTSB - Phase 1
Report, Addressing GTA-wide Challenges", which was adopted, without
amendment, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its regular meeting
held on October 3, 4 and S, 2000, and its Special Meetings held on
October 6, 10, 11 and 12, 2000.
(Received for Information)
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Bernard Richard, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Ontario Power
Generation, advising Council that the Canadian Nuclear Safety
Commission (CNSC) staff has completed the Environmental Assessment
(EA) Report on Ontario Power Generation's (OPG) proposal to return the
existing Pickering A nuclear reactors to service.
(Received for Information)
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Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Report Card, Darlington Nuclear for
the month of September, 2000.
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Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated October 16, 2000.
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Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
dated October 11, 2000.
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James M. Flaherty, Attorney General, Minister Responsible for Native
Affairs, writing as a follow up to his letter of last Spring regarding the
Safe Streets Act, 1999. Mr. Flaherty is understanding that there continues
to be some confusion at the implementation level. This legislation forms
part of our government's overall commitment to ensuring that the people
of Ontario can feel safe in their communities, streets, cars and homes. It
fulfills our Blueprint promise to stop aggressive solicitation and squeegee
activity and to protect and maintain people's ability to use public places in
a safe and secure manner. Over the past few months, he has heard
concerns from some charitable organizations about the implementation of
the Safe Streets Act. The Safe Streets Act does not prevent someone from
soliciting money in a non-aggressive manner from people in vehicles, if
the person soliciting is positioned on a sidewalk, shoulder, boulevard,
median or other place that is not a roadway. The Highway Traffic Act has
always made it an offence for someone, while on a roadway, to stop or
attempt to stop a vehicle to offer or provide any commodity or service to
anyone in the vehicle.
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Green Streets Canada, advising Council that the Green Streets Canada
competition for the year 2001 is now ready to receive applications.
Endorsed by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Green Streets is a
unique partnership between Tree Canada and communities of all sizes to
help improve their urban forests. Since 1994, some 260 communities have
received Green Streets awards, resulting in the planting of 675,000 trees.
Applications are due by December 8, 2000 and the maximum award is
$15,000.
(Received for Information)
Rural Ontario Municipal Association and Ontario Good Roads
Association, advising Council of the 2001 ROMAlOGRA combined
conferences on February 25 - 26, 2001 at the Royal York Hotel.
(Received for Information)
Former Mayor, Diane S. Hamre, Christmas/Thank you card expressing
words of appreciation.
(Received for Information)
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, announcing a one-day public
hearing on a licensing application for the University of Toronto, Toronto,
Ontario - abandonment of the SLOWPOKE-2 reactor. Presentations by
the applicant and CNSC staff on the application will be heard by the
Commission on December 13, 2000. Written submissions from the
applicant and Commission staff are due by November 13, 2000, and will
be available on request after that date.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
November 21,2000.
(Received for Information)
John Jackson, Coordinator, Citizens' Network on Waste Management,
writing to Council expressing their concerns with the proposals in the
Waste Diversion Organization's Report to the Minister of the
Environment. The proposals would continue the present situation where
the Municipality of Clarington and other municipalities in Ontario are
burdened with the waste problem. Unfortunately, the WDO's approach is
based on the mentality that the producers of products and packaging are
subsidizing municipalities to deal with the waste problem. It perpetuates
the myth that dealing with wastes should be a municipal and taxpayer
matter. The reality is that municipalities and taxpayers have long been
subsidizing industry by covering the costs of getting rid of the materials
that they sell and profit from.
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The proposals would perpetuate the present situation whereby producers
and sellers of products dump the operational and financial responsibility
for handling their materials after they have been used onto municipalities.
The proposals leave the full burden of handling these materials on
municipalities, and would make only a 50% contribution towards
recycling costs, only 50% towards handling household hazardous wastes
and almost no contribution towards compo sting programmes.
(Received for Information)
The Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations reminds consumers
and merchants that most stores must be closed on December 25 and
January I. Contrary to some reports, stores may choose to remain open on
Boxing Day, December 26. Consumers who wish to take advantage of the
Boxing Day sales should check store hours before making their shopping
plans. Some stores may not choose to open, and in some areas municipal
bylaws may restrict retailers from operating on December 26. Also, many
stores that normally accept returns will not receive them on that day.
Under the Retail Business Holidays Act, both Christmas Day and New
Year's Day are included in the list of eight annual holidays when stores
are closed, with some limited exceptions. The other days are Good
Friday, Easter Sunday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day and
Thanksgiving Day. Flower shops, gas stations and book or magazine
stores under 2,400 square feet with a maximum of three employees, are
among exempted businesses. Minimum fines for opening on prohibited
days of retail operation are $500 for a first offence, $2,000 for a second
offence and $5,000 for a third or subsequent offence. Retail outlets found
guilty may be fined up to $50,000 or the total amount of gross sales for the
day, whichever is greater. Enforcement of the Act is the responsibility of
local police services.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of Meeting of Blue Circle Cement Community Relations
Committee of May 29, 2000 and October 2, 2000
(Received for Information)
Bowmanville Museum Curator's Report, November, 2000 and
Bowmanville Museum Board Meeting Minutes for November 8, 2000.
(Received for Information)
Valleys 2000, Notes of Directors' Meeting of October 10, 2000
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J. R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation, submitted correspondence on behalf of the Durham Region
Conservation Authorities, enclosing background materials and initial press
coverage from a press conference held in Toronto on Wednesday,
December 6, 2000 to launch the Conservation Authorities Moraine
Coalition.
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Ian D. Macnab, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Kawartha
Conservation, enclose a copy of proposed 2001 Kawartha Conservation
budget for your review. This document presents programming rationale as
well as costing. Prior to the preparation of the 2001 budget, their Board of
Directors reviewed programming and funding and concluded that
Kawartha Conservation has been seriously underfunded. In order to
provide the required level of programming a substantial increase to the
budget is required. Municipal representatives appointed to our Board of
Directors will vote on the budget and associated municipal levy on
February 21, 2001. To ensure that these representatives are well informed
prior to the vote, it is their hope that they can meet with all of their
municipal partners well beforehand to review the budget document. To
this end, they are available to meet and/or make presentation to our
Council on Kawartha Conservation and the 2001 budget.
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E. Richard Lovekin, KiJcolman Farms, submitted correspondence to fully
clarify his position as the owner of the lands on which a special Massey
Committee of the Newcastle and District Historical Society plan to hold
an agricultural historical event. Mr. Lovekin states, it is a non-profit event
and is not being paid any money whatsoever. Mr. Lovekin suggests it is
analogous to a plowing match event and is his understanding that no
specific occasion permit is required and that the only requirement would
be to comply with any public health arrangements required re: sanitation.
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Mrs. Catherine Pickard submitted a letter in which she feels consumers in
general are frustrated and fed up with problems and are forced to accept,
but over which they have no control. Examples:
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Why do I have to accept at least four bundles of the very same
brochures and advertising matter, every time a paper is dropped on
my driveway? In fact, why do I have to get all these papers on my
driveway anyway?
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Why can the Liquor Control Board outlets not accept returns on
wine and liquor bottles? There seems to be no problem with beer
bottles.
Why can one not buy envelopes with enough glue on them to seal
them?
Junk Mail! We could all get along without it very well.
Plastics! We get an avalanche of plastics in every form imaginable
(meat trays, bubble packaging etc.)
At a real down-to-earth level, why must I pay a staggering $2.29
for a litre of buttermilk to make my muffins?
Mrs. Pickard would appreciate your comments and receive them shortly.
(Received for Information)
City of Prince George sending a reminder of their upcoming Conference
"Communities Taking Action - Strategies for Rural, Remote and Northern
Healthcare", Prince George, B.C. January 18 - 20,2001.
(Received for Information)
Beth Benson, Executive Director, Waterfront Regeneration Trust,
enclosed a complimentary copy of the launch on November 28th of a
Decade of Regeneration: Realizing a Vision for Lake Ontario's
Waterfront. Should anyone wish to purchase further copies of the
publication, they are available from their office for a charge of $25.00.
(Received for Information)
W. Warren Holmes, Senior Vice President, Canadian Mining Operations
submitted a 1998/1999 Annual Report on the Canadian Industry Program
for Energy Conservation (CIPEC).
CIPEC's success is built on the voluntary efforts of Canadian
manufacturing and mining companies. By participating in CIPEC,
industry supports Canada's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to
6 percent below 1990 levels by the period 2008-2012.
Their Annual Report shows that Canadian industry has experienced
increased energy efficiency since the beginning of the decade while
achieving virtually no growth in energy-related C02 emissions for the
same period. The results for the period 1990-1998 are impressive, with an
average annual improvement in energy intensity of 1.26 percent, which
exceeds their annual target of 1 percent.
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Additional copies of our 1998/1999 Annual Report are available by
contacting them. CIPEC is proud of industry's voluntary energy
efficiency and environmental achievements and will continue to seek new
opportunities for further successes.
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Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham,
writing to Durham MPPs, regarding funding of capital expansion at six
Durham hospitals. A letter the Region received from MPPs Flaherty,
Ecker and O'Toole suggests that Durham Region should be as aggressive
in seeking funding for hospital infrastructure as they are in financing road,
water and sewer infrastructure. The Regional Municipality of Durham is
respectfully suggesting that the Province fulfill its mandated
responsibilities by:
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using your tax surplus and recently returned federal transfer
payments to address the critical hospital capital requirements of
Durham residents; and
reinstating the Development Charge Act provision for health care
facilities.
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Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item 1- 13 be received for information.
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L.T. Hall, Chair, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, advising
Council that at the October 19t\ 2000 Full Authority meeting, the
members received the 2001 Preliminary Budget for information. The
members requested that the budget be forwarded to the watershed
municipalities for their consideration of the 200 1 levy including in the
budget. There was much review of the services and programs offered by
the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority over the past 5 years in
preparing the 2001 preliminary budget. In setting the 2001 levy the
members have concluded that it is necessary the municipalities return to
the levy level of 1995. The general levy for our municipality remains the
same as previous years at $144,946.66. The Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority with the four other Conservation Authorities are
currently in negotiations with the Region of Durham to determine an
acceptable level of assessment grow the assessed on the current levy.
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Resolution #C-60 1-00
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 22 be received for information.
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Earl Dusek, VP and General Manager GTA-East, Rogers Cable, informing
Council that Rogers will be increasing its cable rates in 2001. Rogers'
customers in this area are now being notified of the increase. There are
two parts to this increase: Basic Cable rates will raise by amounts
approved by the CRTC. Secondly, there are a number of increases for
programming services such as CBC Newsworld and APTN that Rogers
has been absorbing for months. These programming fees will now be
charged to the customer and account for a portion of the rate increase.
It is important to note that a large portion of these fees goes directly to the
services. In some cases, a full 100% of the fee is returned to the
programming network. Rogers now operates in a fully competitive
environment. They are subject to market discipline when it comes to
rates. Their rates are comparable to other in-home entertainment
providers. In fact, when you include equipment rental costs, their rates are
actually lower than those of our competitors.
Resolution #C-602-00
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 25 be received for information.
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council on Bill 140,
which confirms the continuation of 5% increase a year on capped classes
(multi-residential, commercial and industrial properties) and introduces
new tax policy and tools. Bill 79, introduced in 1998, set out a policy of
capping, in order to limit, tax increases in the multi-residential class, the
commercial class and the industrial class to 10% in 1998, and additional
%% in 1999 and a further 5% in 2000. The legislation, which sunsets at
the end of the year, was quickly put in place to deal with the redistribution
of tax burdens within these classes.
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As a result of a series of property tax reform Acts introduced throughout
1997, some properties saw a tax decrease while others saw significant tax
increases as properties in the same class with the same market value were
required to pay the same tax. Bill 79, which capped increases and, in
many cases limited decreases applied to all municipalities in Ontario
except Toronto. Toronto had already decided to cap increases at 2.5%
under an earlier statute. Bill 140 sets out the government's plan for
municipalities in the post 2000 capping program. In addition to the tax
tools of Bill 79 (e.g. optional property classes, graduated tax rates, moving
tax rations, business rebates, phase-programs) this new legislation sets out
new tools and policies. AMO, along with the municipal staff associations
will be reviewing this legislation with priority as it is expected to be
quickly pushed through the Legislature as Bill 79 sunsets in about six
weeks. As with Bill 79, there is much to do and very little time to do it in.
Resolution #C-603-00
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 30 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council of some of the issues
that have come to his attention from his constituents regarding their
Property Assessment Notice. As the Durham Riding, MPP, he shares the
concerns that citizens might incorrectly interpret the assessment figures as
a tax increases. Specific inquires into assessment from property owners
can best be answered by the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation. If
the owner believes a property is incorrectly assessed, he or she can ask for
reconsideration by contacting their local property assessment office. As
always, the tax rate will be established according to the needs of the
municipality. There is only one way in which the re-assessment process
could increase taxes. That would happen if municipalities failed to adjust
their tax levies to reflect the new assessment figures and used the higher
assessment numbers as a way to bring in higher taxes. We all recognize
that if assessment goes up, tax rates should go down. He is confident that
municipalities in his riding will not raise taxes.
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Resolution #C-604-00
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item 1- 31 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Durham Regional Police Service, Media Release on Special Traffic
Enforcement Initiative in Whitby. In the Spring of 1998, the WINS
program was introduced in the Town of Whitby. It was initiated by
Whitby residents in co-operation with many community partners (citizens,
schools, community policing volunteers, associations, service clubs, the
media, businesses, elected officials, Town of Whitby staff, Whitby O.P.P.,
and Durham Regional Police - Whitby Community Police Office). WINS
is a comprehensive safety program that everyone who lives or works in
Whitby can become involved with and benefit from. Their ultimate goal
is to make Whitby a safer community through education, awareness and
enforcement. There will be officers from the Whitby Community Police
Office conducting a specific traffic enforcement initiative on Wednesday
and Thursday, December 13th & 14th, 2000. Several areas have been
targeted with particular attention being paid to Thickson Road, Brock
Street South, Baldwin Street, Watford Street, Winchester Road, Garden
Street and Anderson Street. This Special Traffic Enforcement Initiative is
a continuing effort to reduce collisions on our streets.
WINS Program
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The following hazardous moving violations will be targeted:
Offence Fine Points Offence Fine Points
Pass school bus $315. 6 Disobey School $105. 3
Crossing Guard
Disobey red light $185. 3 Fail to Yield to Ped. $105. 2
Disobey stop sign $105. 3 Speeding 10 kms. over $ 35. 0
Fail to wear seatbelt $105. 2 Speeding 20 kms. over $ 95. 3
No insurance $5,000. 0 Speeding 30 kms. over $137.50 4
Careless Driving $315. 6 Speeding 40 kms. over $285. 4
The fines increase if the offence occurs in a Community Safety Zone.
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Resolution #C-60S-00
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 36 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-606-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-60S-00 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"THAT a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to the Road
Watch Committee and Traffic Management Committee for their
information."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-60S-00 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED".
Resolution #C-607-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the Correspondence Items D - 11, D - 12, D - 13 and D - 20 be
approved as per the agenda.
"CARRIED"
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Trucks Parking
On Hwy 115
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December 18, 2000
Cathy Stokes, Resource Development Coordinator, Alzheimer Society
Durham, requesting that Council proclaim the month of January
"Alzheimer Awareness Month". Sunday, January 7, 2001, Alzheimer
Society of Durham Region will kick off its Alzheimer Awareness Month
activities by hosting its 2nd annual Walk for Memories, a fundraiser in
support for research into the cause and cure of Alzheimer Disease. They
would be honoured if Council would join them at Cullen Gardens and
contribute to the success of their second walk-a-thon fundraiser.
Alzheimer Disease affects more than 3,SOO people in Durham Region. If
fact, Durham Region is the 3rd largest region in the province for people
with dementia. That number is expected to more than triple in the next 20
years. These is an urgent need to raise awareness and an understanding of
this disease and related dementia among Durham's residents and to
encourage their role in finding a cure for dementia disorders.
(Proclaimed)
Gabrielle Worsley on behalf of Newcastle Community Hall Board is
requesting that a withdrawal be made from the Montague Trust Fund in
the amount of $3,200.00. The Board has decided to use this money to pay
for flood lighting at the front of the hall.
(Correspondence referred to the
Operations Manager)
Sally Barrie, Administrator, Durham Region Community Care Association
requesting the Municipality of Clarington declare its support for the
International Year of Volunteers (IYV 2001) through an official
proclamation. This special recognition by Council would recognize and
celebrate the impact those volunteer efforts have made throughout our
local community.
(Proclaimed)
Paul Young, stating various concerns regarding the vote-by-mail process.
(Correspondence referred to the
Municipal Clerk)
Leigh Facey-Crowther, Principal, Clarke High School, writing regarding
their concern about the only entrance to Clarke High School from
Highway #115. They are constantly having to deal with trucks that park
on the shoulder just south and north of their entrance. The result of this is
that staff and students (buses) are put at considerable risk when they enter
and exit the school property. Although it is posted as "no parking" it is
not often enforced and/or the penalty is not sufficient to change their
behaviour. It has been suggested by the school council that two things
could be done to correct what is potentially a very serious situation:
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1. they need regular patrol of this area to discourage parking; and
2. the municipality should consider repainting the shoulder line to
produce exit and entrance lanes into the school.
Resolution #C-608-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 6 be referred to the Ministry of
Transportation of Ontario and the Ontario Provincial Police.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-609-00
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-608-00 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
''THAT staff review and report back to the General Purpose and
Administration Committee on the possibility of utilizing the
unused road allowance from Concession Road 3 as an entrance to
Clarke High School; and
THAT Leigh Facey-Crowther and Margrid Piekenbrock, Principal,
Pines Senior Public School be advised of Council's decision."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-60S-00 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED".
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Museums
Amalgamation
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Arnold Bark, Chairman, Bowmanville Museum Board, regarding the issue
of possible museums amalgamation under one board was once again
raised. The Board Members expressed positive views regarding a
discussion with the Town and Clarke Board to, at least, explore the
subject. The Board also expressed strong views regarding the
advertisement for a Curator at the Clarke Museum & Archives. This
advertisement has been widely available on the Internet and the detail
contained in this ad has had a negative impact on the staff of the
Bowmanville Museum. It is felt that the Town, not the Clarke Museum
Board, is responsible for advertising and replacement of any staff member
of the Museums. The current By-law doesn't allow for staff replacement
by any board. The Board feels strongly that the Town should be taking a
leadership role in this matter, with input from the applicable Board as
required. As Chair, he would welcome the opportunity to discuss the
matter in detail with the responsible Municipal staff members.
Resolution #C-61O-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 1 be divided to allow for consideration
of the amalgamation issue separately from the appointment of the curator.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-61 1-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the issue of amalgamation of the Museum Boards be received for
information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-6l2-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the issue of hiring of Museum Board personnel be referred to staff
for review and report.
"CARRIED"
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D -2
Downloading
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D -3
Water Treatment
Plant
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December 18, 2000
Acting Commissioners of Council Services and City Clerk, The City of
Windsor, advising Council that the City of Windsor on July 24, 2000,
passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has downloaded Ontario
Works, land ambulance, social housing, child care and Provincial
Offences programs to the City of Windsor through the
Consolidated Municipal Services Management Agreements;
AND WHEREAS the City of Windsor is responsible for providing
staff, accommodation and studies on how to most effectively
implement these programs;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Windsor
petition the Government to reinstate Special Circumstances
Funding to cover transitional and implementation costs for these
downloaded services. Further that a copy of this special resolution
be circulated to A.M.O and all other counties within the Province
of Ontario to request that they petition the Provincial Govemment
in support of this request."
Resolution #C-613-00
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the resolution of the City of Windsor regarding Special
Circumstances Funding be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Town of Charlton, advising that the Town of Charlton on
September 22, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has changed the guidelines
for water testing of all water treatment plants for pesticides and
PCB's from every ten years to quarterly and changed "Volatile
Organics" from every five years to four times per year;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Charlton water plant is operated by
Ontario Clean Water Agency who currently test water samples
regularly and have never found any of the above parameters;
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Adams Mine
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AND WHEREAS Towns and Villages in Northern Ontario cannot
afford these costly tests which are seen as expensive and
unnecessary - particularly in Northern Ontario;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Charlton
hereby petitions the Province of Ontario - Ministry of Environment
_ Honourable Dan Newman and the Honourable Premier Mike
Harris to provide 100% funding to Northern Ontario Municipalities
for the cost of testing requirements for "Pesticides, PCB's" and
"Volatile Organics" or keep the testing requirements every 10
years and every five years respectively;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this motion be forwarded to
Member of Provincial Parliament - Honourable David Ramsay,
Timikaming Municipal Association, and all Municipalities in
Ontario for their support."
Resolution #C-614-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 3 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Mary Mysyk, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer, Corporation of the Town of
Laurentian Hills, advising Council that the Town of Laurentian Hills on
October 11, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Laurentain Hills request
that the Province of Ontario and the MOE provide a full
environmental assessment and a residential impact study on the use
of the Adams mine site as a waste disposal site and provide this
information including the potential impacts to the
Temiskarning/Ottawa River system to other municipalities and
residents surrounding the Adams Mine, and circulate to all
municipalities in Ontario and Pontiac County, Quebec."
Resolution #C-61S-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 4 be recei ved for information.
"CARRIED"
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Board
Appointments
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Request for
Fund-Raising
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December 18, 2000
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, requesting that Council
nominate persons for the following appointments:
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2
Member of the Land Di vision Committee
Members to the Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority
Members to the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority
Member to the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority
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1
Appointments to the Conservation Authorities must be elected officials
and for the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority the official must
be a Member of Regional Council.
Resolution #C-616-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - S be referred to the end of the agenda to
be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
S. Rush-Jeanes, Principal and D. Potts, School Council Chair, Mother
Teresa Elementary School, requesting assistance in the fund-raising for a
new playground equipment at Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School
in Courtice. Their students are in need of new equipment for their
playground since half of it was removed at the end of the summer as a
result of the new playground regulations.
Resolution #C-6l7-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 be received;
THAT a one-time grant in the amount of $700.00 be approved for Mother
Teresa Elementary School to assist with the purchase of playground
equipment; and
THAT S. Rush-Jeanes and D. Potts be advised that, if they wish to take
part in the Municipality's tender process for the purchase of the
equipment, they should contact the Treasurer.
"CARRIED"
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"Bowl for
Millions"
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Neighhourhood
Watch Signs
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Appointments to
GTSB
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December 18, 2000
Elly Macmaster, Community Relations Coordinator, Big Brothers &
Sisters of Clarington, re~uesting Council to schedule a flag-raising event
for Monday, February st , to promote its annual "Bowl For Millions"
campaign, which takes place from February S - 10,2001.
Resolution #C-6l8-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the correspondence from Big Brothers & Sisters of Clarington
regarding its annual event on February Sth "Bowl For Millions" be
endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Sgt. Paul A. Malik, Community Services Coordinator, Community
Services Unit, Durham Regional Police Services, requesting Council to
grant permission to erect approved Neighbourhood Watch signs in the area
of Centerfield and Nash Road in Courtice. This letter is to introduce
Council to a group of concerned citizens who want to get involved in a
Neighbourhood Watch. Through persistence, devotion and hard work,
these people have made an honourable effort to form a Neighbourhood
Watch within their community. They have met all criteria as set out in the
Durham Regional Police Service "Neighbourhood Watch Guidelines" and
have received a commitment from their fellow neighbours of a least 7S%
participation.
Resolution #C-6l9-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be approved and referred to the Public
Works Department for the appropriate sign age to be erected.
"CARRIED"
Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board,
writing to remind Council of the requirements of the Greater Toronto
Services Board Act 1998, regarding the appointment of members to the
GTSB. Pursuant to Section 4(a) of the Greater Toronto Services Board
Act, 1998, mayors of area municipalities are members of the Greater
Toronto Services Board without any action being required on the part of
council. However, council may appoint alternates for board members and
when doing so, council must comply with Section 9 of the Act.
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AMO Invoice
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December 18, 2000
A new chair for the GTSB and a new chair for the board of GO Transit
will be ejected at the inaugural meeting of the GTSB on January 12, 2001.
Resolution #C-620-00
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the correspondence dated November 14, 2000, from Lynn Morrow,
Greater Toronto Services Board regarding the appointment of GTSB
members and alternates be received;
THAT the Deputy Mayor be appointed as the Municipality of Clarington's
alternate to the GTSB for the time periods specified below:
Councillor Charlie Trim - December 2000 to May 2001
Councillor Jim Schell- June 2001 to May 2002
Councillor Charlie Trim - June 2002 to November 2002
Councillor Jim Schell - December 2002 to May 2003
Councillor Charlie Trim - June 2003 to November 2003; and
THAT Lynn Morrow be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, (AMO) encloses their
membership invoice for 2001. Renewal is critical for you to continue
receiving the many benefits of membership including the important
advocacy initiatives on key issues that affect Ontario municipalities.
Resolution #C-62l-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT correspondence recei ved from the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario regarding the membership invoice for 2001 be referred to the
Treasury Department for payment.
"CARRIED"
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Sidewalks on
Lownie Court
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D-16
Nominations
Durham
Environmental
Advisory
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December 18, 2000
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cochrane presenting a petition from the residents of
Lownie Court in the Municipality of Clarington regarding the issue of
sidewalks being placed on their court. As a home owner on a court, they
do not feel that they should be subject to excess pedes trial traffic. This is
one main reason people choose to buy on a court. They were told there
would be no sidewalk and also were shown plans by the builder showing
no sidewalk on their court. There are two (2) other routes people can take
to access either the school or a main throughfare (Mearns Ave.) They
would like Council to consider this as a formal application (petition) to
have this brought to Council's attention as soon as possible.
Resolution #C-622-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the correspondence received from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cochrane
regarding sidewalks on Lownie Court, Bowmanville, be referred to the
Director of Public Works.
"CARRIED"
Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Durham Region is requesting nominations
from the Municipality of Clarington for appointment to the membership
of the D-EAC (Durham Environmental Advisory Committee). On
October 18, 2000, Regional Council adopted a resolution to establish the
Durham Environmental Advisory Committee in accordance with the
approved terms of reference.
Resolution #C-623-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 16 be referred to the end of the agenda to
be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
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Remembrance Day
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December 18, 2000
Janet Beckett, City Clerk, City of Port Colborne, at their Council meeting
of November 6, 2000, adopted the following resolution to enact
Remembrance Day as a statutory holiday throughout Canada. Your
consideration and support would be appreciated.
"THAT WHEREAS Remembrance Day provides an opportunity
for all Canadians to pause and reflect on the many sacrifices that
our fellow Canadians gave during times of war.
THAT WHEREAS the freedom and safety that we nourish today is
the outcome of the efforts of the so many service men and women
who gave of their lives, as well as the suffering in which their
families have had to endure ever since.
THAT WHEREAS we must never forget to remember those whom
paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives, as well as, the many
more who were wounded in the protection of our freedoms and
love of their country.
THAT WHEREAS we must continue to emphasize the importance
of this day as a day of reflection, especially to our youth, whom we
expect to carryon this day of remembrance well into the future.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Council of the
Corporation of the City of Port Colborne encourage the Provincial
and Federal Governments to enact this day as a statutory holiday
throughout the country.
THAT all municipalities be circulated this motion for their
support."
Resolution #C-624-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the correspondence received by the City of Port Colbome
regarding Remembrance Day being considered a Statutory Holiday be
endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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Museum Board
Appointments
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Great Lakes
Water Quality
Agreement
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December 18, 2000
Arnold G. Bark, Chairman, Bowmanville Museum Board would like to
request that you rescind By-law #79-67, Section 3.c) which reads:
The Members of the Board, who are not Members of Council, shall
hold office for a term of three years and may be re-appointed to
three consecutive terms at which time they must retire for at least
one term to be eligible for re-appointment to the Board.
and that it read:
The Members of the Board, who are not Members of Council, shall
hold office for a term of three years.
Resolution #C-625-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 18 regarding By-law #79-67 be referred
to staff.
"CARRIED"
Rick Johnson, Chairman,Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
regarding information on the Ontario Agreement for Great Lakes Water
Quality.
Resolution #C-626-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the correspondence received from the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority regarding the Ontario Agreement for Great Lakes
Water Quality be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington.
"CARRIED"
NOTICE OF MOTION
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December 18, 2000
Report #1 Resolution #C-627-00
G.P.A. Report Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
December 11, 2000
Report #2
Orono Town
Hall Expansion
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Report #3
Confidential
Report CD-60-00
Report #4
Quit Claim Deed
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THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on December 11, 2000, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-628-00
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report WD-51-00 be received;
THAT Staff proceed with the call of tender for the expansion of the Orono
Town Hall as identified in the Year 2000 Capital Budget; and
THAT the Orono Town HaJJ Board be advised of Council's action.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-629 00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Confidential Report CD-60-00 be referred to a "closed" session of
Council.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-630-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CD-6l-00 be received;
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute a Quit Claim
deed for the property located at 86 East Beach Road and that the
appropriate by-law to be passed; and
THAT Tyler Higgins be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-631-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded to Councillor Trim
THAT the Clarington Board of Trade be thanked for their presentation.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-632-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the request from Rick Morrison regarding the storage of equipment
of the Bowmanville Newcastle Baseball Association be referred to the
Public Works and Treasury Departments for review and report on various
options.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Trim stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegations
of Mark Hendrikx (on behalf of Linda Gasser) and Willie Woo and
refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor
Trim's seat on Council is the topic of discussion.
Resolution #C-633-00
Moved by Councillor ScheU, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the delegations of Mark Hendrikx and Willie Woo be received for
information; and
THAT the request for a recount of the votes cast for the office of Regional
Councillor Wards 3 and 4 in the 2000 Municipal Election be denied.
"CARRIED"
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December 18, 2000
Resolution #C-634-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2000-206 and 2000-214, and
that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
2000-206
2000-207
2000-208
2000- 209
2000-210
2000-211
2000-212
2000-213
2000-214
2000-215
being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered
Plans 40M-1820 and 40M-2000 as not being subject to Part
Lot Control
being a by-law to establish a Reserve Fund for Fire
Equipment and to Repeal By-law 93-208
being a by-law to establish a Reserve Fund for Public
Works Equipment to Repeal By-law 83-46
being a by-law to establish a Reserve Fund for Animal
Services and to Repeal By-law 89-156
being a by-law to establish a Reserve Fund for Computer
Equipment
being a by-law to layout and establish certain lands and
premises within the Municipality of Clarington as public
highway
being a by-law to repeal By-law 2000-171 being a by-law
to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive By-law for the
Corporation of Municipality of Clarington
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 the execution of a Quit Claim
Deed between Andrew Glenn Johnson and the Municipality
of Clarington
being a by-law to authorize the making of an extension
agreement under the Municipal Sales Tax Act respecting
Part I on Plan IOR-3770
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OTHER BUSINESS
Correspondence
Item D - 5
Appointments to
Boards
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December 18, 2000
Resolution #C-635-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2000-206 to 2000-215,
inclusive be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-636-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting be "closed" for the purpose of discussing personnel
Issues.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-637-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-638-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Mr. Jean-Michel Komarnicki be nominated to the Land Division
Committee.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-639-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Councillor Jim Schell and Councillor Jane Rowe be nominated to
the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority.
"CARRIED"
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Council Minutes
OTHER BUSINESS
Correspondence
Item D - 16
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December 18, 2000
Resolution #C-640-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Mayor John Mutton and Councillor Charlie Trim be nominated to
the Ganaraska Regional Conservation Authority.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-64l-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Councillor Jane Rowe be nominated to the Kawartha Regional
Conservation Authority.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-642-00
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Suzanne Elston be nominated to the Durham Environmental
Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-643-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington as one of the shareholders of
Veridian Corporation, is required to sign banking agreements as part of its
ongoing business;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to sign two acknowledgements respecting the borrowing of
$5,966,000 and $2,355,000 by Veridian Corporation, agreeing that the
bank will have priority on repayment, and that the terms of the Promissory
Note will not be amended without the prior written consent of the Bank.
"CARRIED"
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Council Minutes
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December 18, 2000
OTHER BUSINESS
Resolution #C 644-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
WHEREAS the Municipality has received notice that Mr. Ian MacIver has
resigned his position as Treasurer of Valleys 2000 (Bowmanville) Inc.,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT the Municipality of Clarington extend a letter of acknowledgement
and thanks to Mr. MacIver for his dedication and service to this project;
and
THAT Valleys 2000 (Bowmanville) Inc. be requested to update Council
as soon as possible in 2001 regarding current members, the status of the
Valleys 2000 project and the repayment of the $50,000 loan.
"CARRIED"
. CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Councillor Trim stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and
refrained from voting on the confirming by-law.
Resolution #C-645-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-216 being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington
at this meeting held on the 18th day of December 2000, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-646-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-216 be approved.
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"CARRIED"
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Council Minutes
ADJOURNMENT
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December 18, 2000
Resolution #C-647-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the meeting adjourn at IO:OS p.m.
"CARRIED"