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Home My WebLink About04/14/1998 i I I I MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 14, 1998 - 7 : 00 P.M FILE I i MUNICIPALITY OF _ 1arlington ONTARIO DATE: APRIL 14, 1998 TIME: 7:00 P.M. CHANGE OF VENUE PLACE: HAYDON HALL 2503 CONC. RD. 8 HAYDON PRAYERS ROLL CALL MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 30, 1998. DELEGATIONS 1. Alf Annis, Off-Track Betting; and 2. Bernice Petryshyn, -Rezoning Application Submitted by Joe Domitrovic. COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information 1- 1 Correspondence received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing- Local Services Realignment Financial Information; 1-2 Correspondence received from The Hon. Tony Clement,Minister of Transportation-Municipal Capital and Operating Restructuring Fund (MCORF); I-3 Correspondence received from Sharon Iles,The Helping Hands Food Bank- Disolution of the Helping Hands Food Bank; 1-4 Correspondence received from The Hon. Al Leach,Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing-Business Improvement Areas; 1 -5 News Release received from the Ministry of Education and Training entitled "Student-Focused Funding Means Increased Classroom Spending"; nn nnnnwTlA\I ^C 'rUC RAIMIlf'10AI ITV AC P`1 A01Mt_TnM `.7�J i i i i i Council Agenda - 2 - April 14, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS I 1 -6 Correspondence received from J.K. Coulson, Manager, Risk Assessment, Management& Municipal Reviews, Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services—Public Fire Safety Guidelines; 1 -7 Correspondence received from the Organization of Small Urban Municipalities— 45"' Annual Conference; i 1 -8 News Release received from the Atomic Energy Control Board entitled "AECB Announces Recent Decisions—Pickering A and B Nuclear Generating Stations"; 1-9 Press Release received from the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance entitled "Putting The Great in Greater Toronto"; j 1 - 10 Minutes of a meeting of the Clarke Museum&Archives held on March 3, 1998; i I — 11 Minutes of a meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee held on March 17, 1998; 1 - 12 Petition received from residents of the Municipality of Clarington—Charity Gambling Casinos and Video Lottery Terminals; 1 - 13 Report Card received from Ontario Hydro—Pickering Nuclear Generating Station; 1 - 14 Correspondence received from The Hon. Isabel Bassett,Minister, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation- 1998 Community Action Awards Program; 1 — 15 Correspondence received from The Hon. Cam Jackson, Minister Without Portfolio Responsible for Seniors—Senior Achievement Awards; 1 - 16 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority held on March 24, 1998; i 1 - 17 Minutes of a meeting of the Kawartha Conservation Authority held on March 25, 1998; i 1 - 18 Correspondence received from Lawrence Allison, Director of Corporate Services, Town of Aurora—Resolution re: Reducing Regional Transport of Ground Level Ozone (SMOG); j I Council Agenda - 3 - April 14, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS I— 19 Correspondence received from Carl Vagda, Molson Breweries—Local Heroes Program; 1-20 News Release received from the Ministry of Finance entitled`Eves Announces Small Business Tax Solution"; 1-21 Correspondence received from Ian Macnab for Friends of Kawartha Conservation—Dinner Roast; 1-22 A Memo received from The Ontario Ambulance Operators' Association Inc.— Land Ambulance Provision and Governance; 1-23 Member Communication received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario entitled"Finance Minister Announces Property Assessment Corporation Board"; 1-24 Members Advisory received from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities entitled"FCM Calls For Answers on Municipal Impact of The Multilateral Agreement on Investment(MAI)"; 1-25 Correspondence received from The Hon. Chris Hondgson, Chair, Management Board of Cabinet—Special Circumstances Fund; and 1 -26 Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on March 11, 1998. Receive for Direction D— 1 Correspondence received from Henry Nixon, Lishman Proposal; D -2 Correspondence received from Lucy Woods—Lishman Proposal; D - 3 Correspondence received from Rick Morrison, Chairman, Clarington Public Library— 1998 Current Budget; D -4 Correspondence received from Mery K. Bowen, Regional Assessment Commissioner,Assessment Region No. 13 —Waiver of Notice Minutes of Settlement; i i i I Council Agenda - 4- April 14, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS D—5 Correspondence received from Jean Paul and Kara Ann Nadeau, —Rezoning Application—Glen and Barbara Parks; j i D— 6 Correspondence received from Bob Panizza,Town Clerk,Town of Markham - Proclamation of Fast Day; ! D—7 Correspondence received from Suzanne Routh, Canada Book Day Coordinator— Proclamation of Canada Book Day; D— 8 Correspondence received from Ken and Robyn Flute—Proposed Rezoning—Glen and Barbara Parks; i D—9 Correspondence received from Joe and Marilyn Dieleman—Proposed Rezoning— Glen and Barbara Parks; D — 10 Correspondence received from David and Heather McArthur—Proposed Rezoning—Glen and Barbara Parks; D — 11 Correspondence received from Steve and Karen Carruthers—Proposed Rezoning—Glen and,Barbara Parks; D— 12 Correspondence received from Myra and Joe Bailie—Proposed Rezoning—Glen and Barbara Parks; D — 13 Correspondence received from David Ehler, Glory Enterprises—Proposed Rezoning—Glen and Barbara Parks; r D— 14 Correspondence received from Joe Braccia,Fundraising Coordinator, Durham East, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario—Big Bike for Stroke Event; D— 15 Correspondence received from C. Gushulak, Secretary,Navy League of Canada— Navy League Tag Days; I D— 16 Correspondence received from The Hon. Cam Jackson,Minister Responsible for Seniors—Seniors' Month 1998; D— 17 Correspondence received from Cora Hallsworth, Coordinator, Waste Reduction Week, Recycling Council of Ontario—Waste Reduction Week; r D— 18 Correspondence received from D.F. Pritchard, Posting of Signs; �i i Council Agenda - 5 - April 14, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS D— 19 Correspondence received from Trudie Reid, Executive Director,AIDS Committee of Durham—Aids Awareness Week; D—20 Correspondence received from Roy Stewart, Chairman,Canada Indivisible— Separatism in Canada; and D—21 Correspondence received from Libby Racancy,Friends of the Farewell— Watershed Study for Fairwell and Black Creeks. MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION At the Council meeting held on March 30, 1998, Councillors Mutton and Young indicated that they would,at the next or subsequent meeting, introduce the following motion: "THAT Report PD-38-98 be received; THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63,for Mr. Domitrovic's property located at to permit the continuation of an existing autobody repair shop, including related mechanical repairs,for a period of up to three(3)years from the date of passage of the by-law amendment,be approved; THAT the temporary use by-law be passed at such time as Mr. Domitrovic satisfies the conditions as contained in Section 7.8 of Report PD-38-98 through site plan approval; THAT a copy of Report PD-38-98 be forwarded to the Durham Region Planning Department; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-38-98 be advised of Council's decision." REPORTS 1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 6, 1998; 2. Report TR-29-98—Capital Budget Status Report.; I i I 1 Council Agenda - 6 - April 14, 1998 REPORTS I 1 3. Special General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 6, 1998; and 4. Report CD-24-98—Expropriation, Construction and Dedication of Cove Road and the Westside Bridge as a Public Highway. UNFINISHED BUSINESS i BY-LAWS 98-59 being a by-law to authorize an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and the Regional Municipality of Durham,transferring the responsibility for administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code in respect of sewage system(Item#9 of Report #1); 98-62 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63,the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Approved by Council October 27, 1997); and 98-63 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63,the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle(Approved by Council February 9, 1998). OTHER BUSINESS (a) Regional Update (b) ConunitteeBoards Update BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL I ADJOURNI TMENT { j i MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Council Minutes March 30, 1998 i Minutes of a regular meeting of Council j held on Monday, March 30, 1998, at j 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers I PRAYERS Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor D. Hamre Councillor J. Mutton Councillor M.Novak Councillor J. Rowe Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Councillor T. Young Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer,W. H. Stockwell Director of Community Services,J. Caruana(Attended until 11:36 p.m.) Fire Chief,M. Creighton(Attended until 11:36 p.m.) Solicitor,D:Hefferon Treasurer,M.Marano Director of Public Works, S. Vokes(Attended until 11:36 p.m.) Director of Planning and Development,F. Wu(Attended until 11:36 p.m.) Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Novak disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegations who will be addressing Report PD-38-98. Councillor Rowe disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to Item#4 of Report#1 dealing with consideration of Report PD-34-98,the two delegations listed to appear with respect to that matter, Correspondence Items D—8 and D—20 addressing the same matter and By-law 98-53. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING i Resolution#C-250-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 9, 1998, I be approved. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 2 - March 30, 1998 PRESENTATIONS i Inspector Ross Smith and Staff Sgt. Ted Dionne, Durham Regional Police Department, appeared before Council to advise of changes in the police organization which will affect the Municipality of Clarington. Inspector Smith advised that in the fall of 1996, Chief McAlpine was appointed and one of his main objectives was to institute the Community Policing Style in the Durham Regional Police Force. Clarington has been divided into six areas of responsibility. With the exception of the south Bowmanville and south Courtice areas, all areas have similar calls for service. The two southern areas has two officers assigned to each of them and one officer is assigned to the remaining four areas. Emergency calls in the municipality are still answered in the normal manner, i.e.,the officer closest to the emergency will respond. Inspector Ross feels that this new community policing effort will provide superior quality of service delivery in the municipality and the residents will see more of a police presence in their neighbourhoods. Staff Sgt. Dionne indicated that every member of the Durham Regional Police Force is committed to providing quality services to the Municipality.of Clarington. The new program puts the police into a partnership with the community at large, social clubs, schools, etc. The program will mean a fundamental change in the organization of the department and the means of the delivery of police services. Mr. Carl Andognini, Executive Vice-President and Chief Nuclear Officer, Ontario Hydro, informed Council that in December 1996, he was asked to complete a performance assessment on some of the reactors of Ontario Hydro which were experiencing declining performance. At that time, he found that the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station was performing at minimally accepted levels and they were experiencing people-related problems. The Bruce Nuclear Generating Station A is to be shut down April 7, 1998, and presently Pickering Nuclear Generating Station's performance is improving. A five year business plan has been developed and approximately 400 new jobs will be created at Darlington. The priority of the review is to ensure the safe operation of the plant and standardization of the programs throughout Ontario Hydro. i l I Council Minutes - 3 - March 30, 1998 DELEGATIONS Mandy reen, a student of Courtice Secondary School, advised that she is Y Y , assisting in the co-ordination of a Stewardship Program for rehabilitation and clean-up of Black Creek. The area that the students are focusing their attention on is the north-west corner of Courtice Road and Highway#2. With the assistance of the Friends of the Second Marsh, it is the students' intention to co-ordinate a plant-a-tree program at Moyse Park and clean up the area. A partnership in this endeavour has been formed with Nantucket Condominium Corporation and Friends of the Second Marsh who will be donating the trees and plants for the program. Helen Ward, a resident of the Nantucket Condominiums, indicated that they are establishing a group of residents who are concerned with the rehabilitation of the creek and wetlands and are assisting the students with planting of the trees and plants. Through safety and educational programs,children are being taught to respect the wetlands in order to make it an area to be proud of for years to come. Carole Seysmith, Friends of Second Marsh, provided Council with an update on the Second Marsh Watershed Stewardship Project. She indicated that Friends of Second Marsh is a partnership of citizens dedicated to the rehabilitation and protection of Second Marsh, a Provincially significant wetland located on the shore of Lake Ontario just west of Darlington Provincial Park. In 1991, Friends of Second Marsh assumed responsibility for implementing a multi-million dollar wetland restoration project on behalf of Environment Canada,the Ministry of Natural Resources,the City of Oshawa and a multitude of other partners. This project has included the construction of a habitat island, experimental carp control techniques,planting efforts increase acquatic vegetation,the creation of recreational opportunities and the development of educational and interpretation programs for community members at large. One of the most recent developments in the Stewardship Program has been the Adopt-A-Stream initiative which Mandy Treen and Helen Ward described earlier. Friends will act as a facilitator for the project helping to direct them to appropriate resources and to ensure environmental integrity._ Michael Schuster, addressed Council with respect to Plan of Subdivision l OM-793 at Old Scugog Road and Highway 57, and requested the return of his security deposit. He indicated that in August 1987, Rossert Taunus entered into a subdivision agreement with the then Corporation of the Town of Newcastle. This was a relatively small development with 11 new properties of which 10 have now been built. The only vacant property remaining is Lot 1 of the development and it was sold in 1993. i I Council Minutes -4 - March 30, 1998 DELEGATIONS Mr. Schuster submitted Schedule"A"signed by the vendors stating that they agreed to submit a security deposit of$1500 which is for the final occupancy permit. He is proposing to sign the security deposit over to the Municipality of Clarington. Alternatively,he is agreeable to collecting this deposit from the vendors when they are ready to build and have the $1500 excluded from the return of the $10,000 deposit to him. He is also asking for the return of all interest occurred on the$10,000 since April 1992. Finally, he is asking for the return of the interest on his cash work performance guarantee of approximately $11,000. Sue Jenkins, addressed Council on behalf of the Lydia/Trull Crosswalk Committee. She indicated that in September 1998,there will be approximately 260 children crossing Trull's Road to reach their new school. She requested that a crosswalk, overhead signage,overhead lights,crossing guard and school zone signs be installed to ensure everyone reaches their destination safely. In speaking with Ron Baker she was informed that a Needs Study for a crossing guard is already in the works. Upon completion she would.like a copy of this report to be sent to her committee. Cathy Abraham, addressed Council with respect to the Notice of Motion which appears in the Council Agenda pertaining to the Newcastle Community Hall. She stressed the importance of this project for the community hall and thanked Council Members and staff for their assistance in this matter. i George Rickard, advised that the Lions Club has donated$25,000 toward the renovation of the Newcastle Community Hall. He explained the need for the renovation and asked Council to proceed immediately in order for the construction to be completed for the 75`h Anniversary celebrations which are scheduled for October 23, 1998. Keith Woods, , advised that the Fiddlers Club has been renting the Newcastle . Community Hall monthly for the last nine years. He indicated that Newcastle was chosen because it is large enough to accommodate their j needs,however, many seniors attend and concern has been raised with handicapped access to the washrooms. He urged Council to proceed with the renovation and addition to the Community Hall. i I i Council Minutes - 5 - March 30, 1998 DELEGATIONS Marilvn Martin, , addressed Council in support of the renovations proposed for the Newcastle Community Hall. She stated that her main concerns is for the addition of handicapped accessible washrooms. Dennis Bryan,Bryan Associates, and Harry Horricks, , advised prior to the meeting tht they would not be in attendance. Resolution#C-251-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Council recess for 15 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m. Councillor Novak disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to the next delegation dealing with Report PD-38-98,the general nature of which is that she resides in the near vicinity. Councillor Novak vacated her chair and refrained from discussion on the matter. Viv Woolford addressed Council in place of Hugh Donnelly. Mr. Woolford indicated that he is a member and volunteer of the Clarington Board of Trade,however,his comments are his own and not endorsed by the Board at this time. Mr. Woolford indicated that Mr. Domitrovic is a good corporate citizen and he implores Council to use a sense of fair play and support the core of the Board of Trade in assisting the business person. He requested that Council take.another look at this rezoning matter and stated that Mr. Domitrovic is now willing to accept any changes which Council may suggest in order for his rezoning to be approved. Carson Elliott, ' addressed Council in support of the Rezoning Application for Mr. Domitrovic's property. He urged that, in the interest of fair play, Council grant a three year temporary zoning free from any financial obligations. He urged that Council postpone the decision on a permanent rezoning until the Official Plan is reviewed in light of the Highway 407 j development. Council Minutes -6 - March 30, 1998 DELEGATIONS Pat Pingle, addressed Council on behalf of her son, Randy Lake. Ms. Pingle indicated that Mr. Domitrovic has been in operation for over 16 years at his present site and stated that while we are experiencing the present economic climate, businesses must be encouraged- not shut down. She questioned what type of message denying this application would send out to our business community and stated that by closing Mr. Domitrovic's business, the municipality is forcing him to accept welfare thereby increasing social assistance costs. Ms. Pingle stated that the conditions contained within Report PD-38-98 seem to be very strong for a temporary rezoning application and questioned the need for a commercial entrance and a 2%cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication. Joe Domitrovic, , addressed Council with respect to the Rezoning Application for his property and questioned some of the conditions which are contained in Report PD-38-98. He indicated that the conditions seem strong for a temporary zoning and that if Council was prepared to pass a permanent rezoning for his property,he would be willing to comply with most of them. Bernice Petryshyn, spoke on behalf of residents opposed to any rezoning of the property located at She indicated that all departments and agencies have concerns with the rezoning and it is a matter of health and safety of families in the area. If Mr. Domitrovic were to relocate to an industrial area, safeguards would be in place for his type of business. She questioned why Mr. Domitrovic does not have a waste certificate from the Ministry of the Environment for handling of liquid industrial and hazardous waste and questioned the affect this business will have on the water quality in the area. Gilaine Edmondson, submitted a petition containing 104 signatures of individuals requesting that necessary repairs and/or replacement of existing sidewalks along Liberty Street South be included in the 1998 budget. She indicated that this area has a high volume of pedestrian traffic and it is in a bad state of disrepair. Willie Woo, addressed Council on behalf of the Newcastle Ratepayers Association in support of their decision in relation to Report CD-17-98 (Charitable Gaming). i i Council Minutes -7 - March 30, 1998 i DELEGATIONS Reza Shaffaf, , addressed i Council with respect to the Clarington Youth Council. He indicated that the Youth Centre opened on February 14, 1998, and presently is open three days a week. Meetings are being held with representatives of various high schools in order to discuss issues involving youths in the municipality and surveys are going to be circulated to determine the needs of the students across the municipality. Ron Collis, addressed Council with respect to the Clarington Youth Advisory Board. He indicated that the recommendations contained in the Ad Hoc Report of the Youth Advisory Committee have been implemented and results are far exceeding everyone's expectations. An Adult Advisory Board has been formulated and communication nights are held for all groups working with youth to participate in. Presently they are working on a comprehensive data base of youth programs available in the municipality. Resolution#C-252-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Council recess for 15 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 10:15 p.m. I Resolution#C-253-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim i i THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Items 1—7,1—8, I— 11, I—21, 1—27 and I—28. "CARRIED" I— 1 Minutes of Meetings of the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority held on February 25, 1998 and March 10, 1998; 1-2 Corres ondence received from the Ministry of Transportation of Correspondence P i Ontario— 1997 Municipal Transit Subsidy Payments; I—3 Correspondence received from John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East—Library Strategic Development Fund; I i i Council Minutes - 8 - March 30, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS 1-4 Correspondence received from Constable Mary Carr, Durham Regional Police, Substance Abuse Council—Open House Event; 1-5 Correspondence received from R.W. Pritchard, General Manager of Corporate Services and City Clerk, City of Kitchener— Resolution re: Multilateral Agreement on Investments; 1-6 Correspondence received from Joan Andrew and Marc P. Godbout,Ministry of Education— 1998 Municipal Payments to School Boards and School Authorities; 1-9 Resolution received from the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs Committee- Social Housing; 1- 10 Member Communication Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario -Province Passes a Regulation to Increase Upper-Tier Interim Levy for 1998; 1- 12 Speci,l Edition Intercom Newsletter received from the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development(DIAND) - Aboriginal Economic Development; 1- 13 News Release received from the Atomic Energy Control Board— AECB Publishes 1997 Radiation Exposures From Darlington and Pickering Nuclear Stations; 1- 14 Correspondence received from Matthew Akman, Manager, Government Relations—Municipal, Consumers Gas—Buying Natural Gas in Today's Competitive Marketplace; 1- 15 Correspondence received from Ralph Goodale, Minister of Natural Resources Canada-Waste Management Facility; 1- 16 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority held on March 3, 1998; 1- 17 Correspondence received from Ron Hooper, Chairman, Board of Management,Bowmanville Business Centre—Changes to the Municipal Act Related to Business Improvement Areas; 1- 18 Correspondence received from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, i Regional Municipality of Durham—The Greater Toronto Services Board; i i I Council Minutes - 9 - March 30, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS i I— 19 Correspondence received from Mel Lastman, Mayor, City of Toronto—Proposed Rule for Reducing Regional Transport of Ground Level Ozone(SMOG); 1-20 Correspondence received from Hazel McCallion, City of Mississauga—Resolution re: Business Improvement Areas; 1-22 Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on February 11, 1998; 1-23 Correspondence received from Chris Hodgson, Chair of Management Board—Special Circumstances Fund(SCF); 1-24 Communication received from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities—United Nations Presents Federation of Canadian Municipalities With the Habitat Scroll of Honour; I-25 Correspondence received from John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East-Auto Industry in Canada and the Auto Pack Tariffs; I-26 News Release received from Sgt. Rick Bates, Durham Regional Police Service—Volunteers Needed—Oshawa Road Safety Challenge; I-29 News Release received from the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency entitled"Government Releases Report of Panel Studying the Disposal of Nuclear Fuel Waste"; I-30 Newsletter received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario entitled"AMO Prepares to Respond to the Draft New Municipal Act"; i I-31 Correspondence received from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham— 1998 "Interim" Billings to the Area Municipalities for the Region's Waste Management Services;. I-32 Correspondence received from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham—Proposed Timetable for the 1998 Budgets and Adoption of 1998 Tax Rates; i I-33 Correspondence received from Hester Fuchs, Special Events and Marketing Coordinator, Kidney Foundation of Canada—The Kidney Car Program; - I i Council Minutes _ 10 - March 30, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS I-34 Correspondence received from Clare Riepma, Supervisor, Ministry of Transportation—MTO Interests and Preconsultation in Municipal Planning Act Documents; I-35 Correspondence received from Paul Fenwick, Member, Board of Directors, Starlight Children's Foundation of Canada—Dupont Spring Run Off 8K; I-36 Correspondence received from Jae Eadie, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities—Canada Post Unaddressed Admail Policy; I-37 Correspondence received from The Honourable Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing—Development Charge By-law; and 1-38 News Release received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing entitled"Greater Toronto Services Board Would Improve Services,Reduce Costs". i 1- 7 Resolution#C-254-98 i Information Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim Bulletin Development THAT the correspondence received from the Ministry of Municipal Charges Act Affairs and Housing entitled"The New Development Charges Act, 1997 M06.GE A Balanced Framework—Technical Information Bulletin", be received for information. "CARRIED" . i 1-8 Resolution#C-255-98 Trent-Severn Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim As a Canadian Heritage River THAT the correspondence entitled"A Brief Overview of the Canadian M06.GE Heritage Rivers System and the Program to Nominate the Trent-Severn as a Canadian Heritage River",be received for information. "CARRIED" I i i i Council Minutes - 11 - March 30, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS i I — 11 Resolution#C-256-98 Radar Message Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim Board Introduced In the Town THAT the Media Release from The Durham Regional Police Of Whitby Service in co-operation with the Town of Whitby entitled"Radar Message M06.GE Board Introduced in the Town of Whitby",be received for information. I "CARRIED" 1-21 Resolution#C-257-98 Proposed Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim Increased Fares Handi Transit THAT the correspondence dated March 9, 1998, from B.J. Chartier, T03.GE General Manager, Handi Transit Incorporated, regarding Fare Increases, be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution#C-258-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the foregoing Resolution#C-257-98 be amended by adding the following thereto: "THAT B.J. Cartier be invited to attend a future Council meeting to provide an update on Handi Transit activities." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution#C-257-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. i I-27 Resolution#C-259-98 Minutes - Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim Newcastle Community THAT the minutes of a meeting of the Newcastle Community Hall Board Hall Board held on February 16, 1998 at 7:00 p.m., be received for information. C06.NE "CARRIED" i i Council Minutes - 12 - March 30, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS 1-28 Resolution#C-260-98 First Annual Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim Skate-A-Thon M02.GE THAT the correspondence dated March 19, 1998, from the Clarington Rehabilitation& Sports Injuries Clinic,regarding the First Annual Family Skate-A-Thon on Sunday, March 15, 1998, be received for information. "CARRIED" D-2 Resolution#C-261-98 Third Annual Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton Heritage Community Recognition THAT the correspondence dated February 20, 1998, from Joanna Bedard, Program Chair, Ontario Heritage Foundation, inviting the Municipality of M02.GE Clarington to participate in the Ontario Heritage Foundation's Third Annual Heritage Community Recognition Program, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to Janie Dodds,Chair, Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee,requesting their input; I THAT staff be authorized to place an advertisement in the local newspapers, advising that nominations are being accepted for this program. "CARRIED" D-4 Resolution#C-262-98 Lishman Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton Proposal D14.DEV.97.058 THAT the correspondence received from various residents of Orono regarding the Official Plan Amendment Application submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Lishman,be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT the residents be advised of Council's decision. I "CARRIED" I i i i Council Minutes - 13 - March 30, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS I D-5 Resolution#C-263-98 I Clarington Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton Public Library Board Request THAT the correspondence dated from Rick Morrison, Library Board For Meeting Chair, Clarington Public Library,requesting an information meeting with M02.GE Council, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Mayor's office for co- ordination of a mutually convenient time to meet. "CARRIED" I D-6 Resolution#C-264-98 Proclamation Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton Of Nurses Week M02.GE THAT the correspondence dated received from Eileen Higdon,Political Action Chair,,Durham Northumberland Chapter, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, regarding Nursing Week, be received; THAT the week of May 11 - 17, 1998,be proclaimed"Nursing Week 1998" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and I THAT Eileen Higdon be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" D-7 Resolution#C-265-98 Rubber Duck Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton Derby DaN M02.GE THAT the correspondence dated March 10, 1998, from W.J. Huether, Rubber Duck Derby Committee Member, Rubber Duck Derby,regarding . the third annual Rubber Duck Derby which is to be held June 20, 1998, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works in (, order to assist the committee with the event; and I THAT Bill Huether be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" i i i Ili Council Minutes - 14 - March 30, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS D - 9 Resolution#C-266-98 Proclamation of Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton M.E. Awareness Day THAT the correspondence dated March 20, 1998, from Frances M02.GE Walmsley, regarding M.E. Awareness Day,be received; THAT May 12, 1998, be proclaimed"M.E. Awareness Day" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Frances Walmsley be advised of Council's decision. I "CARRIED" D- 10 Resolution#C-267-98 Weed Control Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton Act E05.GE THAT the correspondence dated March 23, 1998, from Mike Slocombe, Operations Technician, Municipal Weed Inspector,Regional Municipality of Durham,regarding the Weed Control Act R.S.O. 1990,be received; THAT the publication of a public notice regarding the destruction of weeds under the provision of the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter W.5 of the Province of Ontario be authorized and the Regional Weed Inspectors be directed to cause noxious weeds or weed seeds to be destroyed in such a manner as deemed proper and that the expenses incurred by the said Weed Inspectors in the discharge of their duties, be placed on the collectors roll of the Municipality of Clarington against the respective parcels concerned and that such amount shall be collected in the same manner as taxes under the Municiipal Act; and THAT Mike Slocombe be advised of Council's decision. I ' "CARRIED" D— 11 Resolution#C-268-98 Peace Run Day Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton M02.GE THAT the correspondence from Mary-Anne Trusz, Coordinator, Ontario South Region, Peace Run, advising of the schedule of the Peace Run '98, be received; i Council Minutes - 15 - March 30, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS i THAT May 19, 1998 be proclaimed"Peace Run Day" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Marketing and Tourism Office for review and co-ordination; and THAT Mary-Anne Trusz be advised of Council's decision. i "CARRIED" i D— 12 Resolution#C-269-98 Proclamation of Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton Green Ribbon of Hope Month and THAT the correspondence dated March 6, 1998,from Gord Lewis, National Missing Chapter Chairperson, Child Find Ontario,regarding the annual Green Missing Childrens' Ribbon of Hope Campaign,be received; Day M02.GE THAT the month of May 1998,be proclaimed"Green Ribbon of Hope Month"in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT May 25, 1998 be proclaimed"National Missing Children's Day" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Gord Lewis be advised of Council's decision. i "CARRIED" I i D— 13 Resolution#C-270-98 I Parks Rezoning Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton Application D14.DEV98-010 THAT the correspondence dated March 16, 1998, from Helen and Bob regarding the proposed zoning change requested by Glen and Barbara Parks. Sunny Ridge Trail, Enniskillen, be received; i i i Council Minutes - 16 - March 30, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development for review and consideration in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT Helen and Bob Campbell be advised of Council's decision. i "CARRIED" D— 14 Resolution#C-271-98 Parks Rezoning Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton Application D14,DEV.98-010 THAT the correspondence dated March 17, 1998, from Judith A. Beitle, regarding the proposed zoning change requested by Glen and Barbara Parks, Sunny Ridge Trail,Enniskillen, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development for review and consideration in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT Helen and Bob Campbell be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" i D — 15 Resolution#C-272-98 i Parks Rezoning Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton Application D 14.DEV.989-010 THAT the correspondence dated March 18, 1998, from Craig and Jo-Anne Stevenson,regarding the proposed zoning change requested by Glen and Barbara Parks, Sunny Ridge Trail,Enniskillen, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file; and . i THAT Craig and Jo-Anne Stevenson be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" I i i i Council Minutes - 17 - March 30 1998 COMMUNICATIONS D— 16 Resolution#C-273-98 Parks Rezoning Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton Application D 14.DEV.98-010 THAT the correspondence dated March 22, 1998, from Stephen Murray and Deborah Soanes,regarding the proposed zoning change requested by Glen and Barbara Parks, Sunny Ridge Trail, Enniskillen,be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT Stephen Murray and Deborah Soanes be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" D — 17 Resolution#C-274-98 Municipal Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton Referendum Framework: THAT the correspondence dated March 16, 1998, from The Honourable A Consultation Tony Clement, Referendum Ontario,enclosing a copy of Municipal Paper Referendum Framework: A Consultation Paper,be received; and L 1 LPR j THAT the correspondence be referred to staff for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee. i "CARRIED" D— 18 Resolution#C-275-98 I Charity Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton Casinos P09.GE THAT the correspondence dated March 15, 1998, from Joanne Spoelstra, . ,regarding Gaming Operations in the Province of Ontario,be received; and THAT Joanne Spoelstra be advised of Council's decision in this matter and forwarded a copy of Report CD-17-98. "CARRIED" c i I Council Minutes - 18 - March 30, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS I D— 19 Resolution#C-276-98 I Shoreline Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton Property Assistance Program THAT the correspondence dated March 18, 1998, from Candee Forest, F I LPR Co-President, Port Darlington Community Association, j A ,requesting the munciipality's assistance in gaining access to the Shoreline Property Assistance Program,to provide protection against shoreline erosion, be received; THAT the municipality request the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to extend the Shoreline Property Assistance Program beyond March 31, 1998; and THAT Candee Forest be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" D—21 Resolution#C-277-98 Resignation- Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton Clarke Museum Board THAT the correspondence dated March 16, 1998, from Paul Reesor, C12.CL submitting his resignation from the Clarke Museum Board. be received with regret; l THAT Mr. Reesor be thanked for his services to the Board: and I THAT the correspondence be referred to the Clerk's Department in order to fill the vacancy created on the Clarke Museum Board. "CARRIED" D —24 Resolution#C-278-98 Parks Rezoning Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton Application D 14.DEV.989-010 THAT the correspondence dated March 20, 1998, from Mr. &Mrs. C. Blanchfield, regarding the proposed zoning change requested by Glen and Barbara Parks, Sunny Ridge Trail, Enniskillen, be received; Council Minutes - 19 - March 30, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS j i THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject matter; and i THAT Mr. and Mrs. C. Blanchfield be advised of Council's decision. i "CARRIED" D-25 Resolution#C-279-98 I Charity Gaming Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton P09.GE THAT the correspondence dated March 25, 1998, from Roy Cameron, regarding Gaming Operations in the Province of Ontario,be received; and THAT Roy Cameron be forwarded a copy of Report CD-17-98 and Council's resolution with respect to this matter. "CARRIED" i D- 8 Councillor Rowe disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Items D—8 and D—20,pertaining to Report PD-34-98, the general nature of which is that her husband is a business partner of the applicant. Councillor Rowe vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Resolution#C-280-98 Rezoning - Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton Clinic Buildings D14.DEV.97-097 THAT the correspondence received from Lorne and Theresa McLean, regarding the Rezoning Application submitted by Clinic Buildings (1979) Limited,be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development for review and.Consideration in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT Lorne and Theresa McLean be advised of Council's decision. j "CARRIED" i i _ I i Council Minutes - 20 - March 30, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS D - 20 Resolution#C-281-98 i Rezoning - Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton Clinic Buildings D14.DEV.97-097 THAT the correspondence dated March 24, 1998, from Bill and Penny Lambert, regarding the rezoning application submitted by Clinic Buildings (1979)Ltd., be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development for review and consideration in conjunction with the subject file; and i THAT Bill and Penny Lambert be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" D—22 Resolution#C-282-98 i Proclamation of Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton Earth Week M02.GE THAT the correspondence dated March 24, 1998, from Suzanne Elston, Volunteer Coordinator, Earth Day Canada, regarding Earth Week, be received; THAT the week of April 18—26, 1998,be proclaimed"Earth Week" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Suzanne Elston be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" D—23 Resolution#C-283-98 Kaitlin Group Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton Intentons to Acquire Privately THAT the correspondence dated March 24, 1998, from William Daniell, j Owned Land President,The Kaitlin Group Ltd.,regarding the Samuel Wilmot Nature LOTGE Reserve,be received; and THAT Mr. Daniell be advised of Council's decision with respect to Report PD-36-98. "CARRIED" j I i i I Council Minutes -21 - March 30, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS i D- 1 Resolution#C-284-98 Deposit-Refund Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton System for LCBO Containers THAT the correspondence received from Livio Camarro, President, E07.GE Canadian Bottle Recyclers Inc.,regarding the Deposit/Refund System for LCBO Containers,be received; THAT the position of the Canadian Bottle Recyclers Inc., be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT Premier M. Harris,the Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations,the Minister of Environment and Energy and Livio Camarro,be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" D-3 Resolution#C-285-98 Durham Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell Pregnancy- and Parenting Resource THAT the correspondence dated March 9, 1998, from Kim Etherington, Guide Chairperson,The Durham Pregnancy and Parenting Resource Guide 1998, F l LCH requesting Council's sponsorship of the Guide, be received; and THAT Kim Etherington be advised of the municipality's grant policy. "CARRIED" Correspondence Item D—26 was distributed to Council as a handout. D-26 Resolution#C-286-98 Kawartha Downs Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell Teletheatre Wagering P09.GE THAT the correspondence received from Diane Wooldridge, Director of Operations,Kawartha Downs Raceway, regarding an application to the Ontario Racing Commission to conduct teletheatre wagering at Banker's, be tabled. "CARRIED" i I i Council Minutes - 22 - March 30, 1998 MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION I i Councillor Novak disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to the Notice of Motion,the general nature of which is that she resides in the near vicinity. Councillors Mutton and Young indicated that they would, at the next or subsequent meeting, introduce the following motion: "THAT Report PD-38-98 be received; THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, for Mr. Domitrovic's property located at to permit the continuation of an existing autobody repair shop, including related mechanical repairs, for a period of up to three(3)years from the date of passage of the by-law amendment,be approved; THAT the temporary use by-law be passed at such time as Mr. Domitrovic satisfies the conditions as contained in Section 7.8 of Report PD-38-98 through site plan approval; THAT a copy of Report PD-38-98 be forwarded to the Durham Region Planning Department; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-38-98 be advised of Council's decision." I "CARRIED" I Resolution#C-287-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim i "THAT staff be authorized tQ.proceed with working drawings for l renovations to the Newcastle Community Hall in order to be able to proceed to tender upon approval of the Municipal Capital Budget; and THAT funds in an amount not to exceed$2,500.00 be charged to account #7029-00000-0501 for this purpose and funded from the Montague Trust Reserve Fund." (SEE FOLLOWING MOTION) i i Council Minutes - 23 - March 30, 1998 NOTICE OF MOTION Resolution#C-288-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the foregoing Resolution#C-287-98 be referred to the Capital Budget discussions scheduled to be held on April 6, 1998. "CARRIED" REPORTS Report#I Resolution#C-289-98 G.P.A. Report Moved by Councillor Novak,seconded by Councillor Schell March 23. 1998 THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of March 23, 1998,be approved with the exception of Items#4, #6, and#8. "CARRIED" Item#4 Councillor Rowe disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to Item#4 of Report#l,the general nature of which is that her husband is a business partner of the applicant. Councillor Rowe refrained from discussion and voting on the matter. Resolution#C-290-98 I I Rezoning - Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell Clinic Buildings D14.DEV.97-097 THAT Report PD-34-98 be received; THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Barry- Bryan Associates Limited on behalf of Clinic,Buildings (1979) Limited be approved; THAT the amending by-law attached to Report PD-34-98 be forwarded to Council for approval; i THAT the Holding"H" Symbol not be removed until such time as the applicant has submitted an application for site plan approval and entered into a site plan agreement with the municipality; - i �i Council Minutes -24 - March 30, 1998 REPORTS THAT a copy of Report PD-34-98 and the amending by-law be forwarded to the Durham Region Planning Department; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-34-98 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" i Item 46 Resolution#C-291-98 Wilmot Creek Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell Nature Resereve Environmental THAT Report PD-36-98 be received; Plan D05.GE THAT the Environmental Management Plan for the Wilmot Creek Nature Reserve be approved; THAT Council endorse the name Samuel Wilmot Nature Area; THAT the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority be requested to endorse the Environmental Management Plan; THAT staff be authorized to enter into discussions with the Ministry of Natural Resources to prepare a Joint Management Agreement and report back to Council; THAT staff be authorized to hold a Public Information Meeting to introduce the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area and the Environmental Management Plan to the community; I THAT the following actions be undertaken to secure the remaining lands for the Nature Area: j i i. THAT the by-law attached to Report PD-36-98 be approved to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Municipal Park License with Ontario Hydro for the Transmission Corridor on the east side of Wilmot Creek for a period of twenty (20) years; i I I I Council Minutes - 25 - March 30, 1998 REPORTS ii. THAT the Kaitlin Group be advised that as a condition of any i further approvals or revisions to existing approved applications for Official Plan amendments, rezoning or plan of subdivision, Council will require the immediate dedication of the marsh and the 120 metre buffer area around the marsh, and the shoreline area as identified on Attachment#2 to Report PD-36-98; iii. THAT staff be authorized to investigate the means of acquiring the tableland portion of the remaining Kaitlin lands,west of the Toronto Street road allowance, as identified on Attachment#2 to Report PD-36-98 prior to consideration of any further approvals for applications related to the Port of Newcastle development; and iv. THAT staff report back on the use of the Toronto Street.road allowance as part of the Nature Area. THAT the by-law attached to Report PD-36-98 be approved to authorize the Treasurer to establish a Reserve Account for the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area for donations and grants to implement the Environmental Management.-Plan; and THAT the members of the Community Advisory Committee be thanked for their participation and input into the Environmental Management Plan. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution#C-292-98 I Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the foregoing Resolution#C-291-98 be amended by deleting paragraph ii in its entirety. "CARRIED" I I i II I 1 i Council Minutes -26 - March 30, 1998 REPORTS Resolution#C-293-98 Moved b Councillor Young, b Councillor Rowe Y �� Y THAT the foregoing Resolution#C-291-98 be amended in paragraph iii by adding the words"the marsh and the 120 metre buffer area around the marsh and the shoreline area as identified on Attachment#2 to Report PD-36-98"after the words"acquiring the tableland portion. "CARRIED" i The foregoing Resolution#C-291-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Item#8 Resolution#C-294-98 Charitable Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell Gaming P09.GE THAT Report CD-17-98 be received; THAT the Municipality of Clarington advise the Province of Ontario that it does NOT want a Charity Gaming Club to locate within the boundaries of the Municipality of Clarington; THAT the Municipality advise the Province of Ontario that it does NOT want the installation of Video Lottery Terminals anywhere witihin the boundaries of the Municipalitiy of Clarington; and THAT interested paraties listed in Report CD-17-98 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea NN y Absent Councillor Mutton Councillor Novak Councillor Rowe Councillor Schell Councillor Trim Councillor Young Mayor Hamre - i Council Minutes - 27- March 30, 1998 I i REPORTS Report#2 Resolution#C-295-98 i Confidential Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell Property Matter THAT Confidential Report TR-22-98 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a"closed"session of Council. "CARRIED" Report#3 Resolution#C-296-98 Proposed Greater Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim Toronto Services Board Act THAT Report ADMIN-8-98 be received for information and discussion; D02.GT THAT Mr. Alan Tonks, GTSB Review Moderator be advised that the proposed legislation to establish a Greater Toronto Services Board is not in the best interest of the ratepayers of the Municipality of Clarington, for reasons outlined in Report ADMIN-8-98; THAT the Province be requested NOT to pass such open ended legislation p g that would grant autonomy to a Board that has such wide jurisdiction without an opportunity for full public input; jTHAT the Province be requested to publish, for public input, proposed regulations and standards within which the GTSB would operate before passing any legislation of this magnitude; THAT the Province again be advised,through the Review Moderator, of the Municipality of Clarington's endorsement of the Rural Mayors', recommendation requesting a three year grace period from the time the legislation is passed to opt out of the GTA and the Greater Toronto Services Board; THAT the Chief Administrative Officer and the appropriate staff be directed to commence the drafting of Terms of Reference for the number of studies needed to be carried out to assist Council in deciding how Clarington would function as a municipality should it decide to request permission from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to leave the GTA and the GTSB as articulated in Report ADMIN-41-97; and i I i �I Council Minutes - 28 - March 30, 1998 REPORTS i THAT a copy of Report ADMIN-8-98 be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing,the Honourable Alan Leach, the GTSB Review Moderator, Mr. Alan Tonks, all M.P.P.'s in the GTA, the Townships of Scugog,Uxbridge and Brock,the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board,the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board, and the Clarington Board of Trade. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution#C-297-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the foregoing Resolution#C-296-98 be amended as follows: a) Adding the following new fifth paragraph: "THAT the Municipality of Clarington strongly reiterates that the Municipality does not wish to separate from the Region of Durham, neither in whole nor in part." b) Adding the following new eighth paragraph: "THAT the Province be advised through the Moderator, Mr. Alan Tonks,that if the Province does intend to pass final legislation to j create a Greater Toronto Services Board to allow discussion and provide advice on infrastructure and important services for the people of the GTA,to become the focus for coordinated development and decisions providing better quality government services at lower cost to the taxpayer and to promote better coordination and integration of inter-Regional services and to allow GTA wide discussions which will bring broader focus that is essential to good government and a strong economy, all of which is stated in the Minister's press release, dated March 12. 1998 advising of the draft legislation. I I _ _ I Council Minutes - 29 - March 30, 1998 REPORTS THAT the Minister Al Leach be strongly advised through the Moderator, Mr. Alan Tonks, that in order to achieve these goals and to allow communication and coordination between all the municipalities of the GTA, it is imperative that all people of the GTA have representation on the Greater Toronto Services Board through their elected Mayors and the Regional Chairs; THAT the proposed membership on the GTSB in the draft legislation is unacceptable in that the desired goals will be impossible to achieve without each Municipality and its people having representation enabling communication and cooperation." "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Absent Councillor Mutton Councillor Novak Councillor Rowe Councillor Schell Councillor Trim Councillor Young Mayor Hamre The foregoing Resolution#C-296-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE: I Recorded Vote Yea Nay Absent Councillor Mutton Councillor Novak Councillor Rowe Councillor Schell Councillor Trim Councillor Young Mayor Harare I i Council Minutes - 30 - March 30, 1998 i UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution#C-298-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the presentation of Inspector Smith and Staff Sgt. Dionne, be acknowledged with appreciation. i "CARRIED" Resolution#C-299-98 i Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the presentation of Carl Andognini, Ontario Hydro, be acknowledged with appreciation. "CARRIED" Resolution#C-300-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Mandy Treen and Helen Ward be congratulated and thanked for their initiative in implementing the Adopt-A-Stream project on Black Creek; and THAT permission be granted for the program and that staff work in co-operation with the Courtice Secondary School and the Nantucket Condominium residents on this project. "CARRIED" Resolution#C-301-98 Moved by Councillor Novak;seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Carole Seysmith be congratulated and thanked for her initiative in implementing the Watershed Stewardship project; and i THAT permission be granted for the program and that staff work in co-operation with the Friends of the Second Marsh on this project. "CARRIED" I I Ii Council Minutes - 31 - March 30, 1998 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution#C-302-98 ` i Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the delegation of Michael Schuster be received and referred to staff for review and preparation of a report; and THAT Michael Schuster be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution#C-303-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the delegation of Sue Jenkins be received and referred to the Director of Public Works for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Sue Jenkins be advised of Council's decision. i "CARRIED" Resolution#C-304-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the delegations of Cathy Abraham, George Rickard, Keith Woods and Marilyn Martin pertaining to the renovations to the Newcastle Community Hall, be acknowledged and referred to the Capital Budget discussions scheduled to be held April 6, 1998. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak indicated a pecuniary interest with the delegations pertaining to Report PD-38-98,the nature of which is that she resides in the immediate area. Councillor Novak refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. i i Council Minutes - 32 - March 30, 1998 i UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution#C-305-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the delegations of Viv Woolford, Carson Elliott, Pat Pingle, Joe Domitrovic and Bernice Petryshyn, be acknowledged and referred for consideration at such time as the Notice of Motion is considered. "CARRIED" Resolution#C-306-98 i Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the delegation of Gilaine Edmondson pertaining to sidewalk repairs on Liberty Street South, be received and referred to the Director of Public Works for review; and THAT Gilaine Edmondson be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution#C-307-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton i THAT the delegation of Willie Woo be acknowledged and he be advised of Council's decision pertaining to Charitable Gaming. "CARRIED" Resolution#C-308-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the delegation of Reza Shaffaf regarding the Clarington Youth Council, be acknowledged with appreciation; and THAT Reza Shaffaf be advised that Council looks forward to the continued partnership and updates from the Clarington Youth Council. "CARRIED" - I i I Council Minutes - 33 - March 30, 1998 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution#C-309-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the delegation of Ron Collis pertaining to the Clarington Youth Advisory Board, be acknowledged with appreciation. "CARRIED" BY-LAWS Resolution#C-310-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second timer 98-54 being a by-law to authorize the entering into of a Park Licence Agreement with Ontario Hydro,the Owner of Utility Corridor located in Part Lot 31,Concession 1,of the former Township of Clarke,now in the Municipality of Clarington; 98-55 being a by-law to establish a Reserve Account for the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area; 98-56 being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58 being a By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways,Municipal and Private Property in the Municipality of Clarington ; i 98-57 being a by-law to authorize the making of an Extension Agreement between the Municipality of Clarington and Ronald Charles Baker and Sally Bernice Baker pursuant to the provisions of Section 8 of the Municipal Tax Sales Act; 98-60 being a by-law to amend the Principles of Understanding for draft j plans of subdivision between the Corporation of the Municipality j of Clarington, the Regional Municipality of Durham, Robinson Ridge Development Inc., 289143 Ontario Limited and 765400 Ontario Limited. "CARRIED" � I Council Minutes - 34 - March 30, 1998 BY-LAWS Councillor Rowe indicated a pecuniary interest with respect to By-law 98-53, the nature of which is that her husband is a business partner of the applicant. Councillor Rowe refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Resolution#C-311-98 f Moved Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 98-53, being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63,the Comprehensive By-law for the Coropration of the Municipality of Clarington(Clinic Buildings(1979) Ltd.), and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. I "CARRIED" Resolution#C-312-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 98-54 to 98-57 inclusive, and By-law 98-60 be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Rowe indicated a pecuniary interest with respect to By-law 98-53, the nature of which is that her husband is a business partner of the applicant. Councillor Rowe refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Resolution#C-313-98 I Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the third and final reading of By-law 98-53 be approved. "CARRIED" i i i I i Council Minutes - 35 - March 30, 1998 i OTHER BUSINESS Resolution#C-314-98 i Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the Regional and Committee/Boards Update be referred to the next Council meeting which is scheduled to be held on April 14, 1998. "CARRIED" Resolution#C-315-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the meeting be"closed"for the purpose of discussing a property matter. "CARRIED" Resolution#C-316-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young i THAT the actions taken during the"closed"session of Council be ratified. "CARRIED" I Resolution#C-317-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton i THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 98-58, being a by-law to Authorize the making of an Extension Agreement between the Municipality of Clarington and Wil-Sway Enterprises Ltd.,pursuant to the provisions of Section 8 of the Municipal Tax Sales Act, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. CARRIED Resolution#C-318-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the third and final reading of By-law 98-58 be approved. "CARRIED" i Council Minutes - 36 - March 30, 1998 CONFIRMING BY-LAW Councillors Rowe and Novak indicated pecuniary interests earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the Confirming By-law. Resolution#C-319-98 i Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 98-61, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 30th day of March 1998, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution#C-320-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the third and final reading of By-law 98-61 be approved. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution#C-321-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the meeting adjourn at 11:42 p.m. "CARRIED" I j MAYOR i CLERK .- j i COUNCIL INFORMATION //• LOCAL SERVICES REALIGNMENT Financial Information This package contains a statement showing costs of programs that, during the transition period, the Province will continue to deliver for your municipality. The statement shows estimated program costs for the first calendar quarter. To assist with planning and budgeting, the enclosed statement also shows annual estimated costs for the seven programs over which municipalities are taking control and management. Because annual figures are estimates only, they may not match exactly with quarterly program costs in some cases. Figures on the statement have been updated from those provided in December, based on the most recent reassessment and program data. The enclosed notes show how these numbers have been calculated and provide information specific to Northern municipalities. Statements do not include costs for unincorporated areas. Statements for lower-tier. municipalities include only program costs that will be invoiced directly to lower-tier. municipalities. Details on invoicing will be forwarded to municipalities shortly. Municipalities will not be required to make payments to the Province before September 1, 1998. Regarding costs for social assistance and child care, the Ministry of Community and Social Services has been adjusting its monthly payments to municipalities for general welfare to reflect the new cost- sharing arrangements for family benefits and child care. The government has made a commitment that local services realignment will be revenue neutral. To this end, the total available to municipalities through the Community Reinvestment Fund has been increased by $30 million, to a total of$600 million. The amount allocated to your municipality reflects the most recent reassessment and program data available. Some municipal allocations have been adjusted to correspond with changes in program costs, but the exchange of services remains revenue neutral for all municipalities. This package includes your municipality's updated allocation under the Community Reinvestment Fund, along with a detailed guide that shows how this amount has been calculated and provides information on local services realignment costs and revenues. Community Reinvestment Fund payments to municipalities will begin before the first payment is due to the Province. i i If you have questions about the enclosed information, please contact the nearest office of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Regional Operations Branch. A list of offices and phone numbers is attached. Q 09tario i List of Ministry Contacts i i I Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Tel. No. Toll Free No. John Maddox Southwestern Regional (519) 673-1611 1-800-265-4736 Office, London Ahmed Sharaf Central Regional (416) 327-0017 1-800-668-0230 Office, Toronto Warren Sleeth Eastern Regional (613) 548-4304 1-800-267-9438 Office, Kingston Ext. 26 Germain Lacoursiere Northeastern Regional (705) 564-0120 1-800-461-1193 Office, Sudbury Reg Lake Northwestern Regional (807) 475-1651 1-800-465-5027 Office, Thunder Bay I I V NOTES TO LOCAL SERVICES REALIGNMENT 1998 COST ESTIMATES Note re: Distribution of interim cost statements in Northern Ontario In the North, cost statements for social assistance, child care and social housing will be sent to the District Welfare Administration Board (DWAB). Cities in Northern Ontario that are not part of the DWAB will be sent separate statements. In Northern Ontario, statements of policing costs will be sent to each municipality in the geographic district receiving the service. In geographic districts where there are no DWABs, each municipality will be issued a separate statement for all programs. I Social Assistance and Child Care The figures in the estimated annual 1998 statement and the first quarter 1998 estimate are for information purposes only. The Ministry of Community and Social Services has initiated a separate process for collecting LSR cost-sharing from municipalities. Instead of issuing invoices, social assistance and child care billing amounts will be deducted from monthly General Welfare Assistance (GWA) and other payments to municipalities. As such, municipalities have already begun to receive monthly notice of their share of these costs and have begun to pay. Land Ambulances For details on cost distribution, please refer to the attached Guide to the Financial . Information. Social Housing i Monthly billings will be based upon month-ahead estimates of expenditures, with the next bill adjusted for actuals. The annual numbers represent the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing's estimates of 1998 subsidy payments to social housing providers. This is based primarily upon 1997 annual budgets as of October 1997. Please refer to the attached Guide to the Financial Information for more details. I i 1 i I � I GO Transit For details on cost distribution, please refer to the attached Guide to the Financial Information. Property Assessment The cost estimates provided for property assessment services represent a provincial approximation which could change. The annual costs shown for upper- and single-tier municipalities are based on the cost allocation formula prescribed by legislation and reflect the new current value assessment numbers and property counts. The cost estimates recognize that the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation (OPAC) has been established and that it will receive an invoice from the province to recover operating costs incurred by the Ministry of Finance on behalf of the Corporation. The Ministry of Finance intends to invoice OPAC on a quarterly basis for actual costs incurred, beginning at the end of March. OPAC will have complete authority to adjust its billings to municipalities to address its funding requirements during the transitional period and on an annual basis. Policinci Refer to the attached Guide to the Financial Information. i i I I I I i 2 i * This is not an invoice Local Services Realignment Cost Summary Town of Clarington Region of Durham $ Thousands 1998 First Annual Quarter Estimate 1998 Estimate Social Assistance' 0 0 Child Care 0 0 I ` Ambulances 0 0 Social Housing 0 0 GO Transit - 0 0 Property Assessment 0 0 I Policing 0 0 TOTAL: 0 0 Local Services Realignment (LSR) Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) - 1998 Allocation $Thousands Town of Clarington Region of Durham Social Assistance 0 Child Care 0 Public Health 0 Ambulances 0 Social Housing 0 Children's Aid Societies 0 GO Transit 0 Property Assessment 0 Transit-Operating and Capital 43 Airports 0 Septic Inspections 24 Policing 0 Provincial Offences Net Revenue 0 Gross Receipts Taxes 178 Managed Forests/Conservation Lands Rebate 33 Farm Tax Rebate 350 1.1 TOTAL LSR COSTS 627 Municipal Support Grant 1,199 i Less Savings 0 1 Share of Upper Tier Net Costs i 10,604 2.1 NET COSTS 12,431 3. RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION TAX ROOM 13,584 4•`TOTAL CRF FUNDING 0 '(line 2 minus line 3; zero if negative) Community Reinvestment Fund 0 Special Transition Assistance 0 NET COSTS after Residential Education Tax Room and Total CRF Funding (line 2 minus line 3 minus line 4) MCORF Transportation Capital Funding 16 Ontario Ministry of Finance • I i Local Services Realignment (LSR) Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) - 1998 Allocation Total for all Municipalities within the Geographic Area of the Region of Durham $ Thousands Social Assistance 22,350 i Child Care 1,480 f Public Health 6,720 Ambulances 9,204 Social Housing 36,338 Children's Aid Societies (2,472) GO Transit 11,275 Property Assessment 4,790 Transit-Operating and Capital 5,377 Airports 0 Septic Inspections 186 'I Policing 0 Provincial Offences Net Revenue (1,658) Gross Receipts Taxes 3,463 Managed Forests/Conservation Lands Rebate 419 Farm Tax Rebate 3,138 TOTAL LSR COSTS 100,611 Municipal Support Grant 16,460 Less Savings 13,936 2.i NET COSTS 103,136 3.j RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION TAX ROOM 103,748 4.I TOTAL CRF FUNDING 4,281 ! (line 2 minus line 3; zero if negative) Community Reinvestment Fund 3,807 i Special Transition Assistance I 474 NET COSTS after Residential Education Tax Room (4,892) and Total CRF Funding (line 2 minus line 3 minus line 4) MCORF Transportation Capital Funding 14,647 Highways Funding 639 I I Ontario Ministry of Finance I I Local Services Realignment (LSR) Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) - 1998 Allocation j $Thousands i I Region of Durham Social Assistance 22,408 Child Care 1,480 Public Health 6,720 Ambulances 9,204 j Social Housing 36,338 Children's Aid Societies (2,472) GO Transit 11,275 Property Assessment 4,790 Transit-Operating and Capital 0 Airports 0 Septic Inspections 0 Policing 0 Provincial Offences Net Revenue (1,658) Gross Receipts Taxes 1,576 Managed Forests I Conservation Lands Rebate 225 Farm Tax Rebate 1,579 TOTAL LSR COSTS 91,465 i Municipal Support Grant 8,960 Less Savings 10,962 2. NET COSTS 89,464 • i 3.I RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION TAX ROOM 89,464 4. TOTAL CRF FUNDING 0 j (line 2 minus line 3; zero if negative) Community Reinvestment Fund 0 Special Transition Assistance 0 FK—ET COSTS after Residential Education Tax Room p and Total CRF Funding (line 2 minus line 3 minus line 4) MCORF Transportation Capital Funding 11,300 Highways Funding 639 Ontario Ministry of Finance i ' I I LOCAL SERVICES REALIGNMENT A GUIDE TO THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION i i i I i TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SOCIAL ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CHILDCARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETIES(CAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 I PUBLIC HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 LAND AMBULANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 SOCIAL HOUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 10 MUNICIPAL TRANSIT . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 GOTRANSIT . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 MUNICIPAL AIRPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 i MUNICIPAL FERRIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 SEPTIC SYSTEMS INSPECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 POLICING SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 PROVINCIAL OFFENCES NET REVENUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 I PROPERTY ASSESSMENT COSTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 MANAGED FORESTS AND CONSERVATION LANDS REBATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 FARM TAX REBATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 MUNICIPAL GROSS RECEIPTS TAXES (GRT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 I RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION TAX ROOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT FUND (CRF) ENTITLEMENT(Including allocation of residentialtax room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 MUNICIPAL OWN PURPOSE SPENDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 GTA EQUALIZATION . . . . . . .:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 i i INTRODUCTION The purpose of this guide is to provide an explanation of the data and methodology underlying the March 1998 Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) information release and Local Services Realignment 1998 Summary Cost Statements that are included in this package. It should be noted that there are differences between the CRF information sheets and Summary Cost Statements . For example, in the case of social assistance costs, Summary Statements will be sent to the delivery agent. In counties with separated municipalities, the delivery agent could be the county, but for the purposes of the CRF calculation, costs are allocated based on existing cost sharing agreements. An explanation has been provided for each program area as to how costs were divided between counties and separated municipalities and within upper tiers and.geographic districts for purposes of the CRF. In all instances, costs for unincorporated areas in northern Ontario have been excluded from the calculations for CRF purposes. Following is a list of Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Regional Operations offices and their phone numbers. Please contact the nearest office if you have questions about this guide. Tel.No. Toll Free No. John Maddox Southwestern Regional (519)673-1611 1-800-255-4736 Office,London Ahmed Sharaf Central Regional Office, (416)327-0017 1-800-668-0230 Toronto Warren Sleeth Eastern Regional (613)548-4304 1-800-267-9438 Office,Kingston Ext. 26 Germain Lacoursiere Northeastern Regional (705)564-0120 1-800-461-1193 Office,Sudbury I Reg Lake Northwestern Regional (807)475-1651 1-800-465-5027 Office,Thunder Bay I 1 i SOCIAL ASSISTANCE i • Social assistance expenditures are affected by many factors including employment conditions, demographic trends, and government policy initiatives. • Social assistance expenditures are forecast at the provincial level and do not reflect possible fluctuations due to local circumstances. • Social assistance expenditures are expected to decline. • As of January 1, 1998, the province began paying 80% of all allowances and benefits and the municipalities pay 20%. Administrative costs will be shared on a 50:50 basis. Annual Estimates Include: • GWA (Ontario Works) allowances are forecast expenditures for 1998-99, distributed by municipally-provided actual monthly expenditure information for 1996-97. FBA (Ontario Disability Support Program) allowances are forecast expenditures for 1998-99 distributed by 1996-97 actual expenditures. • These 1996-97 expenditures are-combined for FBA and GWA and are used to establish distribution ratios. These ratios are used to allocate all other costs, i.e. administration, Ontario Drug Benefits and Employment Services. • Ontario Drug Benefits- an allocation to each municipality was prorated, based on combined FBA and GWA allowance expenditures. I • GWA-OW administration- is based on shareable expenditures, plus an estimate for non- shareable expenditures. j • FBA IODSP administration - is based on shareable expenditures which roughly parallels the GWA definition although there is no estimate for previously non-shareable items such as accommodation. • Employment Assistance - total estimated expenditures for 1998-99 was prorated based on combined FBA and GWA allowances and benefits. • The e_\-penditures exclude First Nations, Handicapped Children's Benefit, Unorganized Territories and Vocational Rehabilitation Services(VRS) allowances. i • The social assistance estimates include added municipal for Domicillary Hostels (which have been assumed by municipalities) and municipal savings from Women's Shelters(assumed by the Province). i i APPORTIONMENT OF COSTS: Amendments were made following Second Reading to the Social Assistance Reform Act, 1997(Bill 142) and Schedules C and F of the Services Improvement Act, 1997(Bill 152) to provide for the ability in regulation to determine the apportionment of costs by agreement or arbitration between counties and separated municipalities. The amendments also provided the further power to prescribe a process of arbitration. The current intention is to provide for such a regulatory authority only where there are separated municipalities within a county. i I General Costs will be apportioned among the GTA municipalities on a shared basis. For social assistance, counties and separated municipalities will continue to negotiate the apportionment of costs between them. Regulations to be enacted under Ontario Works will include provisions for an arbitration process. CRF Allocation Costs were apportioned among the GTA upper tier municipalities according to GTA equalization shares (as shown on page 30). For other communities, where there are agreements in place, costs have been shared based on existing cost shared percentages provided to staff of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing by counties and separated municipalities. i In the North, where there are District Welfare Administration Boards(DWABs), costs have been apportioned based on weighted assessment. Where there are no District Welfare Administration Boards, costs reflect actuals. i i j CHILD CARE • The estimates are based on 1997-98 annualized amounts in service contracts entered into by Ministry of Community and Social Services(MCSS) Area Offices. At year-end, a reconciliation against actuals will be conducted and municipalities will be notified of any resulting adjustments. i • Figures represent MCSS recovery from municipalities of 20% of the cost of child care wage subsidy, special needs resourcing and resource centres. Amounts are deducted from monthly GWA payments to municipalities. • Child care fee subsidies in approved corporations are excluded from the figures. Approved corporations will pay the municipal 20% share until delivery agents are designated. • Relevant sections of the Day Nurseries Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter D, as amended by Schedule "C" of the Services Improvement Act, S.0. 1997, Chapter 30 and Regulation 262 made under the Day Nurseries Act as amended are: Cost Sharing Between Province and the Municipality: Section 7.3 of the Day Nurseries Act provides that the prescribed costs incurred under this Act shall be shared by Ontario, municipalities, and persons living in territories without municipal organization in accordance,"pith the regulations. Section 66.1 (reg. 262) prescribes services which must be cost shared. Section 68.1 and 68.2 (reg. 262) provide that the cost of prescribed services under agreements within a municipal geographic area(and not provided by an approved corporation) are to be cost shared at 80% -, by the province, 20% by the municipality. APPORTIONMENT OF COSTS: Amendments were made following Second Reading to the Social Assistance Reform Act, 1997(Bill 142) and Schedules C and F of the Services Improvement Act, 1997(Bill 152) to provide for the ability in regulation to determine the apportionment of costs by agreement or arbitration between counties and separated municipalities. The amendments also provided the further power to prescribe a process of arbitration. The current intention is to provide for such a regulatory authority only where there are separated municipalities within a county. General For child care, counties and separated municipalities are expected to negotiate the apportionment of costs between them. In December 1997, Ministry of Community and Social Services Area Offices provided all municipalities that are General Welfare Administration (GWA) sites with detailed information to assist in this process (the 1998 Municipal Cost Share and Payment Estimate Notification form). The form sets out the location, cost and type of child care services within the GWA site's catchment area, including separated municipalities. Schedule C of the Services Improvement Act, 1997, which amended the Day Nurseries Act, provides i i authority to make regulations to set out the manner in which costs are to be apportioned and/or to provide for an arbitration process: ► before a delivery agent is designated (clause 18(1)(1.5) and subsections 18(3), (4), (5) and (6)), i and j ► after a delivery agent is designated (clause 18(1) (1.3) and subsections 18(3), (4), (5) and (6)) CRF Allocation Cost allocations between counties and separated municipalities were based on actual child care costs. In the North, where there are District Welfare Administration Boards, costs have been apportioned based on weighted assessment. Where there are no District Welfare Administration Boards, costs reflect actuals. i i I I I i I i i r i I I LAND AMBULANCE i i • As of January 1, 1998, funding responsibility for land ambulance services has been transferred to municipalities. The province will continue to fund air ambulance operations, central dispatch centres and base hospitals. The province will be providing the existing operators and municipalities with a two year transition period to minimize disruption to service delivery. Subsequent to January 1, 1998, with Ministry approval, upper tier municipalities that are ready may choose to take over responsibility for contracting with and directly funding existing land ambulance services. During the transition period, the province will continue to contract for the delivery of land ambulance services in those upper tier municipalities which have chosen not to do so, and in all other areas of the province. By January 2000, all regions and other upper tier municipalities will have to assume responsibility for delivery or contracting for all land ambulance-services. • Figures are based on the 1998 estimated costs of 1701icenced ambulance.operators (this includes ministry-operated services). • Figures are currently allocated on.the basis of ambulance station costs in each upper tier municipality and northern district. i • The estimated costs have changed from those released on December 12, 1997, due to the more accurate method of distributing costs using station location as opposed to head quarters. The overall increase reflects the inclusion of salary arbitration awards identified prior to January 1, 1998, projected heavier demand and contingency costs for items such as legal fees and vehicle repairs. • Of total ambulance costs, $216.4 million is for operating costs including administration and salaries for 170 operators. The remainder reflects vehicle capital reinvestment. • Also included are costs of 72 spare vehicles that are used around the province I • Not captured are: i additional costs such as vehicle insurance, as historically these have been self-funded; costs for First Nations and unorganized territories; and salary awards identified after January 1, 1998. i i authority to make regulations to set out the manner in which costs are to be apportioned and/or to provide for an arbitration process: before a delivery agent is designated (clause 18(1) (1.5)and subsections 18(3), (4), (5) and (6)); and ► after a delivery agent is designated (clause 18(1) (1.3) and subsections 18(3), (4), (5) and (6)) j I I CRF Allocation Cost allocations between counties and separated municipalities were based on actual child care costs. In the North, where there are District Welfare Administration Boards, costs have been apportioned based on weighted assessment. Where there are no District Welfare Administration Boards, costs reflect actuals. i I i i i LAND AMBULANCE I i i • As of January 1, 1998, funding responsibility for land ambulance services has been transferred to municipalities. The province will continue to fund air ambulance operations, central dispatch centres and base hospitals. • The province will be providing the existing operators and municipalities with a two year transition period to minimize disruption to service delivery. Subsequent to January 1, 1998, with Ministry approval, upper tier municipalities that are ready may choose to take over responsibility for contracting with and directly funding existing land ambulance services. During the transition period, the province will continue to contract for the delivery of land ambulance services in those upper tier municipalities which have chosen not to do so, and in all other areas of the province. By January 2000, all regions and other upper tier municipalities will have to assume responsibility for delivery or contracting for all land ambulance-services. Figures are based on the 1998 estimated costs of 170 licenced ambulance.operators (this includes ministry-operated services). • Figures are currently allocated on.the basis of ambulance station costs in each upper tier municipality and northern district. • The estimated costs have changed from those released on December 12, 1997, due to the more accurate method of distributing costs using station location as opposed to head quarters. The overall increase reflects the inclusion of salary arbitration awards identified prior to January 1, 1998, projected heavier demand and contingency costs for items such as legal fees and vehicle repairs. • Of total ambulance costs, $216.4 million is for operating costs including administration and salaries for 170 operators. The remainder reflects vehicle capital reinvestment. • Also included are costs of 72 spare vehicles that are used around the province • Not captured are: i additional costs such as vehicle insurance, as historically these have been self-funded; costs for First Nations and unorganized territories; and salary awards identified after January 1, 1998. i i i I APPORTIONMENT OF COSTS: General I The Ambulance Act, as amended by the Services Improvement Act, 1997, provides that: • Where a delivery agent provides services for a designated area that does not form part of an upper tier municipality, costs to service the designated area would be apportioned among local municipalities in accordance with the regulations. • Regulation 492/97 under the Ambulance Act has been enacted and provides that costs shall be apportioned among local municipalities in a designated area in accordance with an agreement made among those municipalities or, on the basis of weighted assessment. CRF Allocation Cost sharing between counties and separated municipalities was done based on weighted assessment. In the North, cost sharing within a geographic district was based on weighted assessment. i i I I i i SOCIAL HOUSING AsofJanua 1 1998 January responsibility for funding social housing was transferred to municipalities. The transfer of administrative responsibilities is expected to occur over the next two to three years. Until administrative responsibilities are transferred, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will continue to administer the housing programs. The ministry will provide subsidies to the housing providers and then will invoice the municipalities for their share of the subsidies. i i The cost estimates for 1998 reflect estimates of the subsidies to be paid by the ministry to the housing j providers, and which will be recovered from the municipalities. Highlights of these estimates are: • These estimates are based upon the housing providers' 1997 budgets as of mid-October 1997 with certain adjustments made for items which are planned to occur in 1998. • Budgets for non-profit housing providers include$30 million to reflect the government's announcement in 1997 that funding for capital replacement reserves will be reinstated. A moratorium was placed on this funding in 1991 as a cost-savings measure by a previous government. In 1997, the government provided the non-profit housing providers with a one-time payment of$173 million to replace the funding which had not been provided during this moratorium. Non-Profit housing providers utilize their capital replacement reserve accounts to plan for the funding of capital repairs and replacements to their buildings. The government also provided one-time funding in 1997 of$42 million to the Ontario Housing Corporation for capital repairs and upgrades to the public housing portfolio. i • This is an estimate of 1998 expenditures. Municipalities will be billed based upon actual expenditures which will be incurred. The ministry expects that the 1998 expenditures will be less than the estimate due primarily to savings to be realized on non-profit housing mortgage renewals. • As of the end of December 1997, the average mortgage rate on the non-profit housing portfolio was about 7.75%. Currently, five year mortgage renewals are being obtained at rates less than 5.5%. As the mortgages currently outstanding come up.for renewal over the next few years, significant interest rate savings will be obtained. APPORTIONMENT OF COSTS: Amendments were made following Second Reading to the Social Assistance Reform Act, 1997(Bill 142) and Schedules C and F of the Services Improvement Act, 1997(Bill 152) to provide for the ability in regulation to determine the apportionment of costs by agreement or arbitration between counties and separated municipalities. The amendments also provided the further power to prescribe a process of arbitration. The current intention is to provide for such a regulatory authority only where there are separated municipalities within a county. i General Schedule F of the Services Improvement Act, 1997 provides authority to make regulations to set out the manner in which costs are to be apportioned and to provide for an arbitration process. i I i Ontario Regulation 488197 made under the Social Housing Funding Act, 1997 7 (1) This section applies with respect to every county with one or more separated municipalities in it. (2) Upon coming into force of this Regulation, a county and the separated municipalities in it may enter into an agreement under which the provincial social housing costs allocated to the county and the separated municipalities are based on the percentages set out in the agreement rather than the percentages set out in the appropriate Table under subsection 6(5). i (3) An agreement under this section may provide for the reconciliation of amounts i previously allocated to the entities by the Minister and may be effective with reference to a period before it is made. (4) The county shall forward to the Minister a copy of an agreement made under this section forthwith after it is made. (5) If an agreement under subsection (2) is in effect in a county with one or more separated municipalities, the provincial social housing costs to be recovered from the county and the.separated municipalities shall be recovered in accordance with the agreement. The costs are apportioned according to GTA equalization shares(as shown on page 30). CRF Allocation For the purpose of the Community Reinvestment Fund calculation, cost allocations were done in the following manner: Between counties and separated municipalities, costs were shared based on weighted assessment. In Northern Ontario, amounts have been allocated to each municipality within a geographic district based on weighted assessment. A regulation to amend the Tables (setting out the weighted assessment percentages) contained in Ontario Regulation 488/97 made under the Social Housing Funding Act, 1997 was filed with the Registrar of Regulations on March 5, 1998 as O. Reg. 101/98 and is scheduled to appear in the March 21, 1998 issue of the Ontario Gazette. i i I I MUNICIPAL TRANSIT • As of January 1, 1998, municipalities assumed full responsibility for transit funding. Costs were assigned only to those municipalities that formerly received grants. • Operating costs are based on 1996-97 fiscal year provincial subsidies. j • Funding for municipal transit capital costs, provided through the Municipal Capital and Operating Restructuring Fund (MCORF) are based on estimated 5-year bus replacement costs from fleet size and age data provided by municipal transit systems. As announced by the Ministry of Transportation on March 9, 1998, affected municipalities will be receiving MCORF- Transit cheques totaling$69.95 million. • The annual TTC capital subsidy is excluded as a five year agreement is in place between the province, the TTC and Metro to fund capital programs($915M) and complete the Sheppard subway ($511M). • The province will fulfil contractual capital funding obligations of financial assistance to purchase approximately 800 new buses for transit systems across the province. I I I i I i I i i i GO TRANSIT • The transfer of GO Transit to municipal control requires that a municipal governing mechanism, such as the proposed Greater Toronto Services Board be established. Until such a permanent governing mechanism is in place, a temporary funding arrangement with the affected municipalities is being implemented to recover the subsidy costs of GO Transit. This funding arrangement is described in the Toronto Area Transit Operating Authority Act(TATOA) and its regulations, as amended by the Services Improvement Act(effective January 1, 1998). • The municipal cost sharing approach specified in the TATOA regulations is based on consideration of the upper tier municipality's ability to pay, level of service available to each municipality, as well as use of the system by each municipality. This approach was developed based on consultations with the affected municipalities. APPORTIONMENT OF COSTS: • According to Ontario Regulation 481/97 made under the Toronto Area Transit Operating Authority Act, 1998 GO Transit subsidy cost allocation is apportioned to the respective municipalities as follows: Durham 10.6% Halton 9.6% Hamilton-Wentworth -3.1% Peel 15.6% York 11.2% Citv of Toronto 49.9% I i i i i I i MUNICIPAL AIRPORTS • As of January 1, 1998, municipalities assumed responsibility for full funding of municipal l airports. There.will be ongoing provincial support for airports in unincorporated communities in Northern Ontario with no year-round road access. • Operating costs are allocated based on 1996-97 fiscal year provincial operating subsidies. • Funding for municipal airport capital costs, provided through the Municipal Capital and Operating Restructuring Fund(MCORF) are based on 5-year runway rehabilitation needs identified by municipal airport operators. As announced by the Ministry of Transportation on March 9, 1998, affected municipalities will be receiving cheques totaling$6.3 million. • Costs are assigned on the basis of existing local cost-sharing arrangements. • i i i I I i i ; i i i I MUNICIPAL FERRIES I The transfer of ferries to municipal control in Eastern Ontario and Pelee Island has been deferred until later in 1998. • In Eastern Ontario, the Minister has appointed a facilitator to resolve outstanding implementation issues. The results of this consultation will be known by mid-April 1998. • In Southwestern Ontario, a Transition Team with representatives from Essex County, Town of Kingsville and Leamington and Pelee Island are resolving outstanding implementation issues of their business plan. The results of this process are expected by mid-April 1998. - • Since the transfer of these ferries is being dealt with in the manner outlined above, financial support will be addressed separately and therefore is not included in the CRF allocations. I i i i i SEPTIC SYSTEMS INSPECTIONS • The responsibility for regulating small on-site septic systems in the Environmental Protection Act has been transferred to the Building Code Act, streamlining the process for home owners and businesses when the legislation comes into force on April 6, 1998. • Municipalities will be responsible for the approval and inspection of small on-site systems and assume the associated costs. • Delivery in Northern Ontario will continue to be carried out by the existing delivery agents such as Boards of Health or Conservation Authorities on an interim basis. • The costs have been based on the subsidies from the Ministry of the Environment for the fiscal year 1995-96 which totaled $5.1 million. • Where more than one upper tier is covered by an existing delivery agent, the costs have been prorated on the basis of population. • Existing delivery agents also generate about$5.0 million in service fees. • The administrative and capital costs of operating the program are covered through a combination of grants and fees. • Estimates are also based on the assumption that municipalities have the-ability to charge fees to cover costs. • The enabling legislation is Schedule B of Bill 152 of the Services Improvement Act. I APPORTIONMENT OF COSTS: CRF Allocation Where data was available, costs were apportioned between counties and separated municipalities and within upper tier municipalities and geographic districts based on the total number of households not connected to the municipal sewage system. This was done by taking the total number of households as reported in the Year End Assessment Summary Report compiled by the Ministry of Finance and deducting from this the total number of households receiving municipal sewage service (Schedule 12, line 44, column 1 plus Schedule 12, line - 66, column 2). i I i POLICING SERVICES I • Estimates are for those municipalities that are required to commence payment for OPP police services commencing January 1, 1998. • Details of the cost allocation methodology is set out in Regulation 420/97 pursuant to the Police Services Act. • The methodology apportions OPP policing costs and represents actual service provided to each lower tier municipality the OPP polices. • Estimates are based on 1997 actual workload data. • OPP costs were divided by the number of officers providing field services to obtain a"per officer" cost. - • Estimates were obtained using the number of officers and civilian personnel in various detachments and included the municipal portion of the services provided by the OPP (excluding provincial responsibilities, such as traffic patrol on King's Highways, waterways policing, policing in provincial parks and unorganized territories). • Individual municipal estimates are determined by apportioning the detachment cost attributable to municipal policing provided to each municipality based on that municipality's proportion of ithe detachment workload. • Estimates include: - direct costs(e.g., salaries, wages and benefits of uniform and civilian members) - equipment costs(e.g., vehicles, uniforms, supplies, radio equipment, computers) - additional support personnel (e.g., communications operators and prisoner guards) - administrative support costs of the Regional and General Headquarters required to provide municipal services(e.g., Professional Standards, finance and budgeting, human resources, legal services). • Estimates exclude: - the cost of provincial responsibilities, such as traffic patrol on King's Highways, waterways policing, policing in provincial parks, unorganized territories, First Nations Territories and municipalities providing their own service. - mandated special services, such as criminal investigations and investigative support i services. • Prol"lncial Services Offset: Estimates have been reduced by a 10% provincial services offset for 1998 to compensate municipalities for the deployment of officers from the municipality to other areas in the province in response to emergencies/disasters/major investigations or other occurances deemed to be provincial responsibilities of the OPP. After 1998, the offset will be based on actual experience. i . I • In the Community Reinvestment Fund formula, new policing costs in excess of$90 per household are considered for compensation. the definition of"households" refers to those that are"occupied" and excludes vacant land and properties in the case of municipalities with new policing costs that have amalgamated with others already paying for policing, the household count of the municipality as it existed prior to amalgamation has been used. i i I 18 PROVINCIAL OFFENCES NET REVENUES • Revenue under Provincial Offences Act (POA), net of costs of administration, court support, facilities, adjudication and prosecution costs will be retained by municipalities taking on new POA responsibilities. • The transfer of the Provincial Offences net revenues to municipalities is dependent upon 2 factors: the passage of Bill 108, which has received second reading; and municipalities signing transfer agreements thereby assuming responsibility for the delivery of the POA program. In he province will track net POA revenues deposited into the Consolidated I the interim, t p P Revenue Fund as of January 1, 1998. • Upon transfer of POA responsibilities from the Province to municipalities, the Ministry of the Attorney General will perform exit audits to verify net revenues that belong to municipalities (retroactive to January 1, 1998). • The POA administration and record keeping are done by court catchment area (these are roughly comparable to the upper levels of municipal government). The transfers will be by site, and phased in over a two-year period. • Net revenue estimates are based on costs and projected revenues for the more than 50 court catchment service areas aggregated to obtain upper tier level information. • Gross revenue assumption of$100 M per year is based on the average annual revenue (revenues are based on actual receipts-- not accrued) over 5 years, up to and including 1995-96. It excludes dedicated fines to be retained by the province for: - Victim Fine Surcharge Game and Fish Act • Total cost estimate of$35 M annually is based on 1996 data: $13 M of costs to be recovered by the Ministry of the Attorney General for prosecution j of Part III offences, adjudication costs for justices of the peace and monitoring standard compliance. Municipalities will assume $22 M in costs for prosecuting Part I offences and for court administration support and facilities. • Some costs (e.g. systems) are pro-rated across all court locations. • Existing service levels and provision of service in English and French are maintained; therefore, as is" transfer means users should see no change in service provision. j 19 APPORTIONMENT OF COSTS AND REVENUES: General The proposed Streamlining Administration of Provincial Offences Act sets out how costs would be shared between the Province and municipalities. Within a court catchment area, revenues and costs would be shared based on inter-municipal agreements. CRF Allocation Revenue sharing between counties and separated municipalities and within geographic districts is based on 1997 enumerated population. i i • I i I i i 20 i PROPERTY ASSESSMENT COSTS • The responsibility for property assessment will be returned to the municipal sector following negotiations with the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation (OPAC). I • The estimated cost of providing assessment services through the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation includes: the cost to the Property Assessment Division of delivering assessment services-this is based on 1997 costs and includes salary awards made in 1995 the net costs of property leases and corporate services additional property taxes and Goods and Services Taxes payable by a non-provincial entity • The cost of the reassessment project is not included in the figures as the province is paying these costs. • The Province has agreed to pay for the administration and defence of appeals arising out of the reassessment and appeals outstanding as of December 31, 1997. • The Province will bill OPAC and OPAC will bill municipalities. i APPORTIONMENT OF COSTS: Previous allocations were based on equalized assessments and the number of assessment roll entries. The current allocations are based on actual assessment data from files provided to municipalities, and actual property_ counts, where both are from January 1998. The formula is contained in the OPAC Act. CRF Allocation In the CRF estimates released on December 12, 1997, costs were allocated to lower and single tier municipalities. Consistent with subsequent legislation, costs are now allocated to upper tiers and single tiers. MANAGED FORESTS AND CONSERVATION LANDS REBATE • Under the Ontario Fair Assessment System, assessing eligible Managed Forest Lands and Conservation Lands based on current use, and taxing eligible Managed Forest Lands at 25% of the residential tax rate and exempting eligible Conservation Lands from property taxes will put an end to the cumbersome process of the rebate program. Current Estimate • The reduction in municipal revenue resulting from the end of the managed forest and conservation land rebates and the reduction in managed forest and conservation land taxes has been calculated using the Preliminary Reassessment Data(PRD). The PRD shows separately 1997 taxes paid by each property class for both municipal (upper tier and lower/single tier)and education purposes, including the managed forest class (7). The assessment for eligible properties is now based on current use, and the reduction in iunicipal taxes is calculated by taking 75% of the total taxes paid for purposes municipal u for the p p rp managed forests tax. For conservation lands now exempt from taxation, the total municipal tax that they would have paid in 1997 was added to the estimate for each municipal jurisdiction. Change from previous estimates In December, 1997 the reduction in managed forest and conservation lands tax revenue was based on projections from historical program data and geographical data. In addition, the change in the tax rate on managed forest and conservation land properties also reduces the amount of residential education tax room transferred to municipalities. In previous estimates, the latter was shown as a change in managed forest and conservation land revenue rather than under residential education tax room. Correspondingly, the tax room estimate did not include the managed forest and conservation land tax reduction. i i i I i i FARM TAX REBATE • Under the Ontario Fair Assessment System, taxing eligible farmlands at 25% of the residential tax rate will put an end to the cumbersome process of the rebate program. • This fulfills the Government's conunitment to the Ontario Farm Community. i Current Estimates I i • The reduction in municipal revenue resulting from the end of the farm tax rebate and the reduction in farmland and outbuildings taxes has been calculated using the Preliminary Reassessment Data(PRD). The PRD shows separately 1997 taxes paid by each property class for both municipal (upper tier and lower/single tier) and education purposes, including the farmlands class. The reduction in municipal taxes is calculated as 75% of the total taxes paid for municipal purposes for the farmlands tax. Note: the December 1997 estimate included a contingency for applications not yet received or processed. All applications have now been processed and a significant portion of the contingency has been found to be unnecessary. Change from estimates before December 1997 • In estimates before December 1997, the reduction in farmlands tax revenue was based on historical Farm Tax Rebate program data. i • In addition, the change in the tax rate on farmland properties also reduces the amount of residential education tax room transferred to municipalities. In previous estimates, the latter was shown as a change in Farm Tax revenue rather than under residential education tax room. Correspondingly, the tax room estimate did not include the farmlands tax reduction. i I i i I I i MUNICIPAL GROSS RECEIPTS TAXES (GRT) • Municipal GRT revenue will now be directed to the province. The data are based on 1996 amounts reported in 1996 Financial Information Returns (FIR). • In the CRF estimates released on December 12, 1997, changes in revenue were allocated to lower and single tier municipalities. The current allocation is to upper, lower and single tier municipalities. j i I I I RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION TAX ROOM I Residential Education Tax Room: I The table below shows the calculation of residential education tax room in a sample lower-tier municipality: Calculation of Residential Education Tax Room in a Sample Municipality $Thousands Single and Multi- Farm Lands/ Line Residential Managed Forests PILs Total 1 1998 preliminary assessment 11,508 1 - 11,509 2. i 1997 residential education taxes 115 0 4 ii Less: Farm lands,managed forests& - 0 - conservation lands tax reduction iii Subtotal i -(ii) 115 0 4 119 3 1998 residential education taxes 53 0 2 55 4 Residential education tax room 62 0 2 64 Notes Line 1: 1998 preliminary assessment (released in January 1998) Line 2: (i) 1997 residential education taxes for the single family and multi-residential classes,determined by applying the education tax rates of each board to the pre-reform assessment as of December 31, 1997. Payments-in-lieu(PILs)are as reported by school boards in 1997. (ii)the 75%reduction in farmland and managed forest taxes(based on a tax rate equal to 25%of the residential tax rate) (iii) 1997 residential education taxes(equal to(i)minus(ii)) Line 3: 1998 residential education taxes,equal to: • 0.46%of 1998 preliminary assessment for the single family and multi-residential classes • (25%x 0.46%)of 1998 preliminary assessment for farm lands and managed forests • 50%x 1997 PILs I Line 4: residential education tax room,equal to line 2 minus line 3 I j I I 25 i COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT FUND (CRF) ENTITLEMENT (Including allocation of residential tax room) i Single Tier Municipalities I • For separated and northern municipalities, the CRF entitlement is equal to net costs after savings minus residential education tax room (zero if this difference is negative). j i Upper and Lower Tier Municipalities (see following table) • Step 1 - Upper Tiers: the total residential tax room in all lower tier municipalities is first applied to upper tier net costs after savings. Any remaining tax room is used for lower tier purposes. The upper tier costs (line i) are compared to the total tax room(line ii). If the costs exceed the total tax room, the upper tier receives a CRF entitlement (line iii). • Step 2 - Lower Tiers: the total contribution of lower tiers to upper tier costs is the lesser of a) upper tier net costs and b)total tax room. In each lower tier, the portion of tax room used for upper tier purposes is based on the lower tier's percentage share of weighted assessment (i.e., equivalent to a uniform upper tier tax rate-column 1). This share is added to lower tier net costs (column 2). This total in column 3 is compared to the residential education tax room in column 4. The lower tier receives CRF to the extent that total net costs (column 3) are greater than column 4. • Under this model, lower tier municipalities receive a CRF allocation that offsets situations where the upper tier requisition may exceed the amount of residential education tax room available. This funding can be used to reduce other lower tier taxes. Community Reinvestment Fund and Special Transition Assistance Entitlements i • As announced in December 1997, the CRF is a permanent fund while the Special Transition Assistance will provide$75 million in each of 1998 and 1999. The CRF has also been increased from S570 million to $600 million, reflecting updated program data and costing methodologies. • Special Transition Assistance funding has been allocated in proportion to the CRF entitlements for each municipality. I 26 EXAMPLE OF COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT FUND (CRF)/ SPECIAL TRANSITION ASSISTANCE CALCULATION (S THOUSANDS) STEP 1: CALCULATION OF TAX ROOM REQUIRED BY UPPER TIER AND UPPER TIER CRF ALLOCATION (i) Net upper tier costs after savings 57928 l lesser amount=upper tier share of It Total residential education tax room in all lower tier municipalities 4,590 1 tax room(Step 2,col.l Total) (iii) CRF/ Special Transition Assistance allocation for the Upper Tier 1,338 (line (i) minus line (ii); zero if negative) STEP 2: CALCULATION OF CRF ALLOCATION FOR LOWER,TIER MUNICIPALITIES Share of Residential Lower tier (LT) upper tier net Lower tier net costs education tax CRF/Special Transition municipality costs' after savings Total net costs room Assistance .3 = 5 = 1 2 col I + col 2 4 col 3 -col 4;zero if neg. LT Municipality 1 1,232 539 1,772 1,051 721 LT Municipality 2 1,253 1,115 2,368 1,188 1,180 LT Municipality 3 757 1,276 2,033 853 1,181 LT Municipality 4 960 570 1,530 1,043 488 LT Municipality 5 171 .220 391 169 222 LT Municipality 6 216 289 504 286 218 Subtotal 4,590 4,009 8,599 4,590 4,009 ' Lesser of(i) and (ii) from Step 1, distributed to each lower tier by weighted assessment 27 i I I I MUNICIPAL OWN PURPOSE SPENDING i Explanatory Notes to Municipal Own Purpose Expenditure Base Worksheet i 1. The attached worksheet shows how to calculate the municipal own purpose expenditure base that was used to calculate potential efficiency savings. In Step I the pre-WDW municipal own purpose expenditure base is determined by adding operating and capital expenditures. In Steps 2 through 5,this base is adjusted to arrive at the post-WDW municipal own purpose expenditure base. The adjustments are necessary to reflect the new cost sharing arrangements and new municipal service responsibilities. 2. Own purpose municipal expenditures means expenditures funded from taxes and other own source revenue. It excludes provincial grants. 3. The source for pre-WDW data is the Financial Information Return(FIR)submitted annually by municipalities to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Since the 1996 FIR for 3 municipalities had not been received by the Ministry as of February 1998,data from the 1995 FIR was used. 4. The convention used for the FIR schedules references is:page-line-column. For example,PL085.107 refers to page 8 of the FIR,line 51,column 7. Note that page 8 contains Schedule 4. 5. COIW refers to the Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Works program. Total COIW expenditures equal the federal,provincial,and municipal contributions. The municipal portion equals V2 the combined federal and provincial contribution. The data on COIW expenditures is on a cash basis and covers the three years: 1994, 1995 and 1996. 6. Average capital expenditure is calculated by summing capital expenditures less inter-municipal transfers and COIW expenditures for each year from 1992 to 1996. The sum is divided by five. I 7. For the three municipalities for which 1996 information was not available, 1991 information was substituted. i Similarly,for these municipalities,the COIW expenditure figure was based on the provincial and federal share of funding paid to them up to December 31, 1995. 8. Where homes for the aged services are delivered through joint or district boards,the municipal contribution was determined by summing the municipality's direct tax contribution and its share of user fee and federal payments revenue reported by the municipality consolidating the service. The tax contribution was calculated by subtracting from the expenditure amount reported on Schedule 4 of the FIR the revenue amounts shown on Schedule 3 of the FIR. In the North,the share of user fees and federal payments revenue was calculated by applying the municipality's 1997 sharing ratio for the district home to the user fees and federal payments revenue reported by the consolidating municipality. In the South,projected provincial funding shares were used in place of sharing ratios. In cases where the information was not available to determine the shares, the tax contributions for homes were used. 9. The WDW amounts in lines 13, 14 and 15 represent the municipal share of the 1998 projected expenditure on social assistance,child care and public health. As such the amounts are higher than those reported in the Community Reinvestment Fund 1998 Allocation sheet,which represent the net increase in the municipal share only. 10. The WDW amounts in lines 17 to 20 are the same as those reported in the Community Reinvestment Fund 1998 Allocation sheet released on December 12, 1997. 28 i li Municipal Own Purpose Expenditure Base Worksheet i Variable Description FIR Data References STEP 1: Determine Pre-WDW Municipal Expenditures 1. 1996 Revenue fund expenditures net of inter-municipal and inter-fund transfers PL085107-PL075103-PL090201 2. 1992-1996 average annual capital expenditures net of inter-municipal transfers. For years F,(PL105104-PL 105103-COIW) 1994-1996 COIW expenditures are also subtracted. 5 3. Pre-WDW Municipal Own Purpose Expenditures row 1 +row 2 STEP 2: Subtract Pre-WDW Health and Social Services 4. 1996 operating expenditures on social services net of inter-municipal transfers PL083607-PL073603 S. 1996 operating expenditures on health units net of inter-municipal transfers PLO82407-PL072403 6. 1996 operating expenditures on ambulance services net of inter-municipal transfers PL082707-PL072703 7. 1992-1996 average annual capital expenditures on social services net of inter-municipal F(PL103604-PL 103603) transfers 5• 8. 1992-1996 average annual capital expenditures on health units net of inter-municipal WPL102404-PL 102403) transfers 5 9. 1992-1996 average annual capital expenditures on ambulance services net of inter- F(PL102704-PL 102703) municipal transfers 5 10. Subtotal rows 4 through 9 STEP 3: Subtract Post-WDW provincial grants for library services 11. Provincial grants for library services amount in October 6, 1997 release STEP 4: Add Post-WDW municipal contribution for health and social services and new services 12.Municipal share of homes for the aged expenditures PL083207-PL073201-PL073203 13. Municipal share of WDW social assistance expenditures Share of projected 1998 expenditures 14. Municipal share of WDW child care expenditures Share of projected 1998 expenditures 15. Municipal share of WDW health units expenditures Share of projected 1998 expenditure 16. Municipal share of WDW ambulance services expenditures Amount from CRF allocation sheet 17. Municipal shirt of WDW GO transit expenditures Amount from CRF allocation sheet 18. WDW Assessment services expenditures Amount from CRF allocation sheet I 19. WDW policing services expenditures Amount from CRF allocation sheet 20. WDW social housing expenditures Amount from CRF allocation sheet i 21. Subtotal rows 12 through 20 STEP 5: Determine Post-WDW municipal own purpose expenditure base 22. Post-WDW municipal own purpose expenditures row 3-row 10-row 11 +row 21 STEP 6: Determine CRF Efficiency Savings row 22 +given% - I 2 GTA EQUALIZATION • The GTA Equalization formula is established to recognize the social and economic interdependence within the GTA and to ensure that the City of Toronto is not unfairly burdened with costs that result from being at the core of a single catchment for social services, • The formula takes into account capacity to contribute by basing the allocation of program costs on the Region's or City's share of GTA-wide weighted assessments. Weighted assessment takes into account the municipalities' different tax rates on the various property classes. I I. • For each of the City of Toronto and the Regions within the GTA, the GTA-wide weighted assessment is determined by applying the weighted average transition ratios to the appropriate property class assessment. The formula for this calculation is shown on the following page. • Each municipality's percentage share of the total GTA-wide weighted assessment is then determined. These percentage shares are used for allocation of social assistance and social housing costs. • I • These calculations using the preliminary assessment values released January 1988 result*in the Mowing equalization shares: i Per Cent Share Durham 7.1194% Halton 7.2916% Peel 18.4278% York 14.9188% City of Toronto 52.2424% r • The above shares are then used to determine each municipalities' share of social housing and social assistance. 30 Part A: Determine GTA-wide Weighted Ratios For Each Property Class Set GTA-wide weighted ratios for Single Residential, Farm and Managed Forest Classes as follows: GTA-wide Weighted Ratio single Residential Class — 1.0 GTA-wide Weighted Ratio Fc, = 0.25 GTA-wide Weighted Ratio ManagedFaestClass = 0.25 Determine GTA-wide weighted ratios for other property classes as follows: GTA-wide Weighted Ratio �, X EGTA class ( Transition Ratio c,a„X X Assess c,a„x ) EGTA Class X ( Assess Ala„X ) Where"Class X" means the property classes: Multi-residential, Commercial Occupied, Commercial Vacant, Industrial Vacant, Industrial Occupied and Pipelines. Where'T GTA" means the sum for the City of Toronto and Regions of Durham, Halton, York and,Peel. Where"Assess" means the total value of assessment within property class X. 31 i i GTA EQUALIZATION • The GTA Equalization formula is established to recognize the social and economic interdependence within the GTA and to ensure that the City of Toronto is not unfairly burdened with costs that result from being at the core of a single catchment for social services, • The formula takes into account capacity to contribute by basing the allocation of program costs on the Region's or City's share of GTA-wide weighted assessments. Weighted assessment takes into account the municipalities' different tax rates on the various property classes. • For each of the City of Toronto and the Regions within the GTA, the GTA-wide weighted assessment is determined by applying the weighted average transition ratios to the appropriate property class assessment. The formula for this calculation is shown on the following page. • Each municipality's percentage share of the total GTA-wide weighted assessment is then determined. These percentage shares are used for allocation of social assistance and social housing costs. • These calculations using the preliminary assessment values released January 1988 result in the following equalization shares: Per Cent Share i Durham 7.1194% Halton 7.2916% Peel 18.4278% j York 14.9188% City of Toronto 52.2424% I • The above shares are then used to determine each municipalities' share of social housing and social assistance. i I 30 Part A: Determine GTA-wide Weighted Ratios For Each Property Class Set GTA-wide weighted ratios for Single Residential, Farm and Managed Forest Classes as follows: GTA-wide Weighted Ratio SingleResidenda,Class = 1.0 GTA-wide Weighted Ratio F,R„c,,,, = 0.25 GTA-wide Weighted Ratio lv,anagcdFomstClass = 0.25 Determine GTA-wide weighted ratios for other property classes as follows: GTA-wide Weighted Ratio ,,. , GTA C1as,x ( Transition Ratio class, X Assess Ala. ) FGTA Clan,X ( Assess,,,,,,, ) Where"Class X" means the property classes: Multi-residential, Commercial Occupied, Commercial Vacant, Industrial Vacant, Industrial Occupied and Pipelines. Where GTA" means the sum for the City of Toronto and Regions of Durham, Halton, York and.Peel. Where"Assess" means the total value of assessment within property class X. 31 Part B: Determine Share Of GTA Weighted Assessment GTA Weighted Assess men tMmkip,uryx = ( GTA-wide Weighted Ratio c,..sY X Assess cl ,Y ) Share of GTA Weighted Assessment rs�N�;pa�c�X GTA Weighted Assessment Munic;paUryx EGTA (GTA Weighted Assessment) t Where"Class Y" meads the property classes: Single Residential, Multi-residential, Commercial Occupied, Commercial Vacant, Industrial Vacant, Industrial Occupied, Pipelines, Managed Forests and Farm. Where"GTA-weighted Ratio".is the ratio for each property class determined in Part A. Where"y_ GTA" means the sum for the City of Toronto and Regions of Durham, Halton, York and Peel. Where"Assess" means the total value of assessment within property class Y. 32 i COUNCIL INFORMATION I-2 Ministry of Minist6re des Transportation Transports Office of the Minister Bureau du ministre Ferguson Block,3rd Floor Edifice Ferguson,3e 6tage 77 Wellesley St.West 77,rue Wellesley ouest �Ontario Toronto,Ontario Toronto(Ontario) M7A 1Z8 M7A 1Z8 (416)327-9200 (416)327-9200 M5 March 18, 1998 "IA�; I A 0 Iz Ms. Diane Hamre t>AY;Oi t'S OFFICE Mayor Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 Dear Mayor Hamre: As you are aware,the province is committed to the realignment of provincial and municipal responsibilities for the delivery of local services. To assist municipalities with their new financial responsibilities, the province is providing compensation and special assistance, including the Municipal Capital and Operating Restructuring Fund(MCORF). MCORF was established to provide municipalities with one-time unconditional funding to seed their capital reserves and to assist municipalities with managing these additional capital responslbilities. As part of this program, I am pleased to advise you that your municipality will receive a one-time unconditional payment of$16,204. If your municipality requires further information,please contact Kim Lambert,Manager, Who Does What Implementation Office at(416)235-5468. Yours very truly, j Tel: �lT Gf�/��1�✓ i I . Tony Clement Minister cc: John O'Toole, MPP, Durham East Marie Marano, Treasurer, Municipality of Clarington Made from recovered materials Fait de mai6riaux r6cupk6s _ COUNCIL INFORMATION 1-3 March 23, 1998 Municipality of Clarington Administration y 40-l1.T-rVT "N 40 Temperence St. , Bowmanville , A Ontario MAR 2 6 5998 T-f 0 CLARItiGTON vwWOR'S OFFICE Re : Helping Hands Food Bank Dear Sir or Madam; Please be advised that a meeting of the Board of • Helping Hands Food Bank was held on March 23, 1,998. Due to a number of resignations received, it was decided that the Board of Helping Hands Food Bank be dissolved. The Board authorized the Helping Hands Food Bank be returned to its roots. As Sharon Iles was the founder, we are giving over all funds and assets to Ms. Iles as of this date March 23 , 1998. Should you wish any further information, please contact Ms . Iles at the above address or phone number. Signed by The Helping Hands Food Bank Board of Directors . Enid DeC e Hilda Elliott Q Marie Turney Brian 'Ransom Sharon Ile J i i COUNCIL INFORMATION I-15 Minister Without Portfolio Ministre sans portefeuille a!!! Responsible for Seniors ddl6gu6 aux Affaires des personnes ag6es ru 3rd Floor, Mowat Block Edifice Mowat,3e 6tage I i6 Ontario Bay Street 900,rue Bay 1 Toronto,ON M7A 1 R3 Toronto,ON WA 1 R3 �99� Telephone:(416)326-9326 T616phone: (416)326-9326 a�R Fax: (416)326-9338 T6I6copieur: (416)326-9338 j_AR1tdGTON March 6, 1998 ` e•" ' tf,UC'JIG1f a YOR��OFFICE �;��',cam. ..,..'+•,� . .:. iJIA I Dear Friends: The Province of Ontario designates June as Seniors' Month every year to celebrate the experience, accomplishments and contributions seniors make to Ontario's way of life. Across the province, community organizations and local governments host special events to recognize the countless contributions of seniors. One of these events is the Senior Achievement Awards that recognize twenty individuals over the age of 65 for voluntary or professional achievements in a broad range of fields. Past recipients include: a gentleman who took the lead in maintaining a 70 km stretch of the Bruce Trail: a woman who was the driving force behind the construction of a seniors' residence: and a dedicated volunteer who has delivered over 21,000 books to frail or disabled seniors who cannot travel on their own. It gives me great pleasure to invite you to participate in the 1998 Senior Achievement Award Program. The recipients will receive official recognition from the Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Hilary Weston, and myself as Minister Responsible for Seniors, at a special ceremony at Queen's Park. The deadline for receiving the enclosed nomination form is Friday, May 1, 1998. It may be submitted by: i i Fax: Mail: (416) 314-7743 Ontario Honours &Awards Ministry of Citizenship, Culture&Recreation 77 Bloor St. W., 4'h Floor Toronto ON M7A 2R9 i If you require any further information, please contact the Ontario.-Honours and Awards-office-at 446) - - -- 314-7526. Thank you for taking the time to nominate a deserving senior in your'co jai 1 Senior Achievement Award. ..... Sincerely, t i Cam Jackson -----•--• -j Minister i I I i ® Ontario 1998 SENIOR ACHIEVEMENT PURPOSE are appointed each year by the Minister without The purpose of the Senior Achievement Award is to Portfolio Responsible for Seniors along with the recognize and honour outstanding seniors who, after Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation. The age 65, have made significant contributions to their committee reviews the submissions and selects the communities. The contribution must be given freely 20 recipients from the numerous nominations without thought of receiving any personal or finan- received. Nominations may be made by any person cial gain. The Minister without Portfolio Responsible or organization wishing to recognize outstanding for Seniors supported by the Ministry of Citizenship, seniors in their community. Culture and Recreation recognizes 20 individuals annually. WHEN WILL THE AWARDS BE PRESENTED? Awards are presented at a special ceremony held WHO IS ELIGIBLE? during Seniors month, in June. The 20 recipients and To qualify for a Senior Achievement Award the nomi- their nominators will be notified by phone in nee must be 65 years of age or older; a resident of advance of the awards ceremony. Ontario; and have made a significant contribution in one or more of the following categories: WHEN IS THE DEADLINE? Arts/Literature Any person or organization can nominate an indivi- Community Service dual by completing the following nomination form Education and sending it to the address below, no-later than Environment/Science May 1, 1998. Photocopies of this form are also Fitness/Recreation/Sports acceptable. Humanitarian Activities Preservation of History Further information and additional nomination forms Voluntarism may be obtained from: Other, please specify Ontario Honours and Awards Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation Please indicate under which of the above categories 9 77 Bloor Street West, 4th floor the individual is being nominated. Toronto, Ontario M7A 2119 Telephone: (416) 314-7526 HOW ARE THE AWARD RECIPIENTS SELECTED? Fax: (416) 314-7743 j Ti-e award recipients are selected by a committee of representatives from the seniors' community, who Note: No posthumous awards. i Ontario , 1995 SENIOR AcHiEvEmENTAwARDs NO Ni I N A T I O N F O It NI Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.18, s.4 and will be used to determine eligibility and notify recipients of the Senior Achievement Awards. For further information, please contact the ; Manager, Ontario Honours and Awards, 77 B000r Street West, Toronto, ON M7A 2R9, (416)314-7523. , I wish to place the following nomination before the selection committee for a 1998 Senior Achievement Award: The person I am nominating is (Please print or type) Address j City/Town Postal Code ; Telephone (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) Age (65 or over) j' Fax My name is Address City/Town Postal Code ; Telephone (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Signature ; Fax Have you submitted the following? 3. Additional Material (optional) List any additional written material to support j 1. Detailed Descript*on of Achievement this nomination (e.g. additional testimonial letters, - Describe the achievement in detail, including publications, media stories, etc.) background/hi-story relating to the achievement; - Describe what -nade this an outstanding achievement for your nominee, in view Please send completed forms and support materials to: of the resources available to them; Ontario Honours and Awards ; - How long you nave known the nominee; and Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation - When the achievement was initiated 77 Bloor Street West, 4th floor and completed. Toronto, Ontario M7A 2R9 Telephone: (416) 314-7526 2. 'Nritten testimonials from two persons. Fax: (416) 314-7743 ; 61-173(03/98) i r SENIORS' MONTH 1998 WHEN? Seniors' Month in Ontario is celebrated during June of every year. WHERE? Provincial and local celebrations are being planned throughout the province. As celebrations are confirmed, the Office of the Minister Responsible for Seniors will develop a catalogue of events taking place throughout the province. These events will be posted on the office's web site http://www.gov.on.ca/health/seniors. I THE THEME? Seniors are an important and integral part of Ontario's way of life. This year's Seniors' Month celebrations will highlight the contributions seniors make to our society and ways that we can all work towards ensuring seniors' quality of life. In order to achieve these goals, each week in June will have a theme. INTERGENERATIONAL WEEK (June 1 — June 7, 1998) The first week of June will focus on intergenerational activities. Seniors and younger populations of Ontario are valuable resources to one another in a variety of ways. This week will highlight opportunities for seniors and youths to come together to help one another. CAREGIVERS' WEEK (June 8 — June 14, 1998) The second week of June will be Caregivers' Week. This will provide Ontario with an opportunity to appreciate and celebrate families, seniors, informal and formal caregivers who assist seniors with their daily lives and enhance their quality of life. SAFETY AND SECURITY WEEK (June 15 — June 21, 199 8) The third week of June will be Safety and Security Week. This will give Ontario an opportunity to highlight efforts that ensure that seniors can lead safe and secure lives. i rl 1 VOLUNTEERISM WEEK (June 22 — June 28, 1998) The fourth and final week of June will highlight and celebrate the volunteer efforts of seniors in Ontario. Seniors, with their wealth of life experience, are valuable resources in assisting other seniors and younger segments of the population. SENIORS' MONTH POSTER The Office of the Minister Responsible for Seniors is developing a poster to promote Seniors' Month which will be made available to organizations, municipalities and others who want to promote their Seniors' Month activities. To request copies of the poster please contact the Office -of the Minister Responsible for Seniors. SENIOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS Each year municipalities in Ontario have an opportunity to honour one outstanding local senior. In the last 3 years approximately 400 senior's have been honoured. Recipients are individuals who, after age 65, have enriched the social, cultural or civic life of their community — without thought of personal or financial gain. The award certificate, provided by the Government of Ontario, is suitable for framing, is inscribed with the recipients' name and is signed by Lieutenant Governor Hilary M. Weston, the Minister Responsible for Seniors, Hon. Cam Jackson and the Head of the Municipal Council. For further information on this program, please contact the Ontario Honours and Awards office, within the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, at (416) 314-7526. ONTARIO SENIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Each year the Minister Responsible for Seniors recognizes twenty individuals who, after the age of 65, have made outstanding contributions to their communities. Past recipients include: a volunteer who raised thousands of dollars for cancer research by cycling in bike-a-thons: a craftswoman with a passion for sharing her talent with children and seniors alike: and a dedicated woman who works with disabled seniors at a local seniors' home, thus giving them a sense of dignity and independence. The recipients will receive their Senior Achievement Award from the Lieutenant Governor, the I i i t Honourable Hilary M. Weston, and the Hon. Cam Jackson, Minister Responsible for Seniors, at a special ceremony at Queen's Park in June. For further information on this program, please contact the Ontario Honours and Awards office, within the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, at (416) 314-7526. INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF OLDER PERSONS ( 1999) The United Nations General Assembly has declared 1999 as the International Year of Older Persons. The theme of this year is "Towards a Society for All Ages", reflecting the International Year of Older Persons' goal of increasing public awareness about the important role that- older persons play in all walks of life. You may wish to consider Seniors' Month 1998 as a lead up to 1999 in your events and programs coordination. We would appreciate being kept informed of any events that your organization is planning for the International Year of Older Persons. j WHAT CAN YOUR ORGANIZATION DO? We encourage your organization to take an active role in Seniors' Month celebrations. Taking into consideration the themes of the four weeks in June, it is suggested that events be timed to fall within the appropriate theme j week. We would appreciate being kept informed of any events that your organization plans in order that we can note it in our catalogue of events across the province. To assist in the cataloguing of events we have attached a form for your convenience and ask that you share a copy with us as events are identified. QUESTIONS? If you have any questions, or ideas you would like to share with the Office of the Minister Responsible for Seniors, please contact us at: i Hon. Cam Jackson Minister Responsible for Seniors P Floor, Mowat Block 900 Bay Street Toronto ON M7A 1R3 Phone: (416) 326-9326 Fax: (416) 326-9338 Web: hiip://www.gov.on.ca/health/seniors I I i ONTARIO SENIORS' MONTH 1998 EVENTS LISTING NI �I 1. Event Name: 2. Sponsor(s) of Event: 3. Location of Event(s) (address, city/town, etc.): 11 4. Date and Time of Event(s): 11 5. Brief Description of Event(s): 6. Contact Name(s): 7. Contact Address(es), Telephone 8t Fax: i) 8. From time to time, the Office of the Minister Responsible for Seniors will provide information regarding Seniors' Month and scheduled events. Please provide a main mailing address contact for information from the Minister's itoffice. I ') Name: Mailing Address: Phone: �) Fax: E-Mail: �I Please make as many copies of this form as required to list all proposed events. When a form is completed, attach any other appropriate information and please �I mail or fax it to: I Hon. Cam Jackson 'I Minister Responsible for Seniors 3rd Floor, Mowat Block 900 Bay St. Toronto ON M7A 1 R3 Phone: (416) 326-9326 Fax: (416) 326-9338 ' International Year of Older Persons Page 1 of 2 r International Year of HIj Older Persons 1999 y � I Over the next few generations,the average lifespan will increase by almost 20 years.At the same time,the proportion of older persons in the world will increase from approximately Iin14toIin4. Z The seniors population is on the rise here in Canada,as well. ti About 12 per cent of Canadians are aged 65 and over.By the year 2016,this age group will make up at least 16 per cent of the population. A better society for all Appreciating the contributions that older persons make to society,the United Nations General Assembly has declared 1999 as The International Year of Older Persons.The theme „5 �{ for the year is"Towards a Society for All Ages,"reflecting The International Year of Older Persons'g oal of incre ass' n g y �3 public awareness about the important role that older persons t' play in all walks of life. I Y i Focus on aging 11,11 The United Nations Principles For Older Adults identifying five key areas of concern for the aging population.The International Year of Older Persons' Care:access to health care based on need,and primary objective is to promote these principles,which are social,.legal and other services that enhance personal aimed at enhancing older persons': security,and a safe,humane,and caring environment for older persons living in a residence,or care or • Independence: opportunities for work, treatment facility. education or training,and the support required to Self-fulfillment:personal development ( j live at home for as long as possible. opportunities,with access to educational,cultural. • Participation: an active role in decision-making spiritual and recreational resources. and communicating within the family,the Dignity:full human rights,including respect for community and society. older persons'dignity,beliefs,privacy and security. l http:/%w«w.gov.on-ca/health/seniors/english/iyop/iyop.html 27/03/1998 International Year of Older Persons Page 2 of 2 f t i Everyone has a role k'iN t ,";::•.� The International Year of Older Persons gives Canadians a unique opportunity to work towards a society that recognizes and addresses the needs,aspirations and contributions of i people of all ages.With years of valuable knowledge and experience to offer,older persons have an important role to play in ensuring that all Canadians lead positive,fulfilling lives. 'i I Get Involved! You can participate in The International Year of Older Persons. Start thinking about how you or your organization can work for older persons and with older persons to make positive changes in your community,your country or abroad. To find out more about the Year,contact your local seniors organization,or provincial or federal government office for seniors.You can also contact the United Nations web site at:http://Nvww.un.org/dpcsd/dspd/iyot).htm j r Compliments of the Seniors Secretariat 3rd Floor, Mowat Block 900 Bay Street Toronto ON M7A 1R3 Tel : (416)326-9906 s Fax: (416)326-9338 Net:www.gov.on.ca/health/seniors http:/hN,%%-Nv.gov.on_ca/health/seniors/englisti/iyop/iyop.html 27/03/1998 I COUNCIL INFORMATION I=16 CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES -NO. 3 AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Tuesday, March 24, 1998- 7:00 P.M. MEETING LOCATION: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, BOARDROOM i i Present: R. Johnson, Chairman D. Moffatt, Vice Chairman B. Boychyn S. Crawford J. Drumm G. Emm J. Gray D. Harare I. Harrell B. Nicholson P. Perkins J.R. Powell Chief Administrative Officer S.L. Hanson, Director, Corporate Services D. Wright, Director, Environmental Approvals& Planning P. Sisson, Director, Environmental Engineering Services M. Hrynyk, General Superintendent R. Hersey, Planner M. Stauffer, Administrative Assistant/Recording Secretary Absent: B. Northeast I Excused: M. Novak The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. I DECLARATIONS of interest by members on any matters herein contained- NONE I ADOPTION OF MIIVU'TES Res. #28 Moved by J. Gray Seconded by S. Crawford i THAT the Authority minutes of Tuesday, February 17, 1998 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED The Chairman made note of the Directors' Handbook and Authority Minutes binders. Mr. Powell explained that the Members' Handbook was updated and hoped the Board of Directors would fmd it a useful reference document. The Minute binder was prepared to help Directors organize their minutes. Please forward any suggestions and/or comments to staff. The Lynde Shores Management Plan Workshop#2 Workbook was for Directors' information. i i i AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS-MINUTES NO.3 Page 2 Tuesday, March 24, 1998 - 7:00 P.M. HEARINGS - ONTARIO REGULATION#145/90 7:15 p.m. Staff Report: 4229-98 (attached as Schedule 3-1 to 3-5) File No.: C98-021-C Applicant: Terry and Anna Wynn Application: Construction of a crawlspace beneath proposed 2-storey addition to an existing dwelling within the floodplain of Westside Creek Location: I Mr. Don Wright informed the Board of Directors that the applicant, Mr. Terry Wynn, and his consultant Mr. Martin Topolie, had read the staff report, were in agreement with the recommendation and were in attendance to answer questions if necessary. I Res. #29 Moved by B . Nicholson Seconded by J. Drumm THAT staff report#4229-98(attached as Schedule 3-1 to 3-5)be received for information;and, THAT application C98-021-C be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The project shall be carried out generally in accordance with plans submitted in support of the application. 2. Fill excavated to facilitate construction of the proposed basement shall be removed from the site and disposed of in a manner acceptable to the Authority. 3. No openings of any kind shall be permitted in the concrete block walls under the 2-storey addition below the elevation of 252.8 feet, referenced to Authority floodplain mapping. 4. The proposed 2-storey addition shall be constructed no closer to Lake Ontario than the existing dwelling on the site. S. Prior to the issuance of a permit, the owner shall enter into a save-harmless agreement with the Authority to be registered against title at the owner's expense, which shall include a clause to identify the property as being located within a damage centre and subject to erosion along the Lake Ontario shoreline. 6. Surface areas disturbed during the construction process shall be seeded, sodded or stabilized in some other manner acceptable to the Authority to prevent erosion. C. RRIED I Councillor Boychyn and Councillor Emm arrived at 7:06 p.m. DIRECTOR, ENN-IRONMENTAL APPROVALS & PLANNING i f (1) Staff Report: #4223-98 (attached as Schedule 4-1 to 4-4) File No.: C98-028-F,A Applicant: Iry Gill Application: To carry out dredging of marina areas; and, To place the dredged fill outside the regional storm floodplain of the Bowmanville/Soper Creek Location: Port Darlington Marina, Pt. Lot 10, Broken Front Concession, Caarington Mr. Don Wright made a brief presentation to the Board of Directors, stating that the application pertained to dredging activities that the applicant undertakes approximately every two years. Res. #30 Moved by S. Crawford Se-conded by D. Hamre THAT the application be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The project shall be carried out according to plans submitted in support of the application. 2. No dredged material shall be placed within the regional storm floodplain of the Bowmanville/Soper Creek. 3. Dredging activity shall be carried out only between 01 July and 15 September 1998 and 01 November and 31 December 1998. 4. Dredged material shall be placed on lands owned by the applicant and shall be surrounded by a secured silt fence, and the material shall be seeded or treated in some other manner if deemed necessary by the Authority, should soil movement from wind erosion become a concern. CARRIED i 'AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS-MINUTES NO. 3 Page 3 Tuesday, March 24, 1998-7:00 P.M. j j DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS & PLANNING (continued) (2) Staff Report#: 4225-98 (attached as Schedule 4-5 to 4-10) File No.: C98-034-C Applicant: Thomas E. Brown Architect Inc., on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington Application: - to carry out internal renovations of a portion of an existing works department building to convert the structure to an animal control shelter; - to construct new windows and doors in the existing building while eliminating others; and, - to construct slightly raised outdoor dog kennels as additions to the existing structure, with entry doors into the main building. Location: Lake Road at Liberty Street, Bowmanville, Pt. Lot 10, Broken Front Concession, Clarington Mr. Don Wright informed the Board of Directors that Mr. Paul Macintosh was in attendance on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Macintosh stated that he had read the staff report, was in agreement with the recommendation and was in attendance to answer questions if necessary. Res. #31 Moved by B. Nicholson Seconded by P. Perkins THAT Staff Report#4225-98 be received for information;and, THAT application C98-034-C be approved based on plans submitted in support of the application. CARRIED (3) Staff Report#: 4226-98 (attached as Schedule 4-11 to 4-13) File No.: W98-044-F Applicant: 639373 Ontario Limited Application: To place fill. Location: South of Consumers Drive, West of Garden Street, Pt. Lots 25 &26, Concession 1, Whitby Mr. Don Wright informed the Board of Directors that staff had met with the applicant, that he was in agreement with the recommendation and would not be in attendance. Res. #32 Moved by D. Moffatt Seconded by P. Perkins TIL4T application W98-044-F for permission to undertake a cut and fill operation be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The project shall be carried out generally as per the report and plans submitted in support of the application, as they may be amended by conditions of this permit. Specifically: - Proposed Cut and Fill Balance, Pringle Creek North of Highway 401, dated February 11, 1998 - Cut Fill Balance Calculations Dated Feb. 9198 and accompanying cross sections - Drawing FP-1, Location of Cut and Fill Areas - Drawing F-1, Area of Proposed Fill - Drawing C-1, Area of Proposed Cut (All the above prepared by G.M. Sentas&Associates Ltd., Project 8551) 2. Prior to the initiation of any cutting,filling or grading operations, the applicant shall erect appropriate sedimentation controls to prevent the movement of sediment off-site and into adjacent ditches, streams, or storm sewer systems. These controls shall be maintained in good working order and to the satisfaction of Conservation Authority staff until all disturbed areas are stabilized. 3. The applicant agrees to undertake the cut portion of the operation prior to or concurrently with any filling operations. 4. The applicant agrees to provide written confirmation from an OLS or registered professional engineer that the cut and fill has been completed as per the referenced reports and plans. 5. The applicant shall prepare and carry out a revegetation/planting plan acceptable to Authority staff for the area being cut. 6. All disturbed areas shall be seeded, sodded, or stabilized in some other manner acceptable to the Authority as soon as possible, and prior to the expiry of this permit. CARRIED I AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS-MINUTES NO. 3 Page 4' Tuesday, March 24, 1998 - 7:00 P.M. (4) Staff Report#4224-98 (attached as Schedule 4-14 to 4-16) Applications for Construction, to Place Fill and to Alter a Watercourse Res. #33 Moved by B. Nicholson Seconded by S. Crawford THAT item 5)of Staff Report#4224-98 be divided. CARRIED Councillor Nicholson stated for the record that he was not in support of this application. Res. #34 Moved by R. Boychyn Seconded by J. Gray TK4T the following applications, items 1)through 4)and 6)through 18)be approved and the respective permits be issued: 1) Ontario Inc./Miller Homes -C98-023-F 2) Simkins Homes -C98-024-F 3) Ontario Inc. -C98-031-F 4) Thomas P. Gould -C98-033-F 6)Ken Boudreau - 098-018-F 7) Euclid Dion -098-025-F 8)Jim McGee - 098-026-F 9) Oshawa Golf Course/Region of Durham - 098-027-CF 10)J. Waller - 098-032-F 11) Carol Lalonde - 098-035-F 12) Ron Kuzenko/Kuzenko Homes Limited - 098-037-F 13) Brian Brough - 098-040-F 14) Roger Pitre - 098-041-F 1 S) Veronica Afonso/Amisk International Building Systems - W98-017-F 16) Patrick and Catherine McNeil" - W98-036-F 17) William Mason � - W98-039-F 18) Christina J. Lovell - W98-042-F. CARRIED Res. #35 Mcwed by R. Boychyn Secc�nded by J. Gray THAT the following application, item 5) be approved and the respective permit be issued. Wayne Gagne - 098-010-F CARRIED i (5) Staff Report#4228-98 (attached as Schedule 4-17 to 4-37) Goodman Creek Two-Zone Flood Plain Management Policy j Res. #36 Moved by J. Gray Seconded by B. Nicholson 1. THAT the Authority adopt the `Two-Zone Flood plain Management Policy For A Reach of The Goodman Creek', dated February 1998 as the Authority's floodplain management policy for all of the.lands affected by the Regional Storm floodplain of the Goodman Creek, between the boundary of lots 13 and 14, concession 01, City of Oshawa, defining the lower limit of the policy area and the point of discharge of the Goodman Creek detention facility, defining the upper limit of the policy area. 2. THAT Authority Resolution#182177 of January 25, 1977 and Resolution #54179 of March 20, 1979, adopting the Hoodplain Management Policy for Goodman Creek, King Street to Stevenson Road City o� Oshawa are forthwith rescinded. 3. THAT staff are authorized to issue those permits within the Two-Zone Policy area, that meet all of the policy requirements, without prior report to the Board. 4. THAT applications that conform to the Two-Zone Policy requirements for development within the defined flood fringe will not require the registration of a `Save Harmless'agreement on title of the lands, in consideration of obtaining Authority permits for the development. - CARRIED AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS-MINUTES NO.3 Page 5 Tuesday, March 24, 1998 - 7:00 P.M. DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES (1) Staff Report#4227-98(attached as Schedule 5-1 to 5-4) Shoreline Protection- Cedar Beach Road Application for Construction and to Place Fill Res. #37 Moved by J. Gray Seconded by S. Crawford THAT Staff Report#4227-98 be received for information;and, T11AT the application be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The project shall be carried out according to the plans and specifications submitted in support of the application. 2. The Authority does not endorse, guarantee, nor authorize the proposed work as an effective means of long term erosion protection. 3. All areas disturbed during construction shall be seeded, sodded, or otherwise stabilized. CARRIED :MUNICIPAL AND OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Nicholson stated that he was in receipt of a letter from the City of Oshawa, Public Works Department, stating that the widening of Whiting Avenue wag scheduled to commence on May 8, 1998. The Chairman thanked Councillor Nicholson for the information and directed staff to co-ordinate any projects at the administrative office with the Whiting Avenue works as well as inform staff of an alternate route to the office, etc. Mr. Powell asked the Board if they were interested in an Authority tour and asked for possible dates. May 28th and June 12th were two possible dates. Discussion ensued. Members agreed that the tour format Mr. Powell suggested was appropriate and acceptable. The Chairman directed staff to contact members by telephone with alternate dates so that the most convenient date be determined. Res. #38 Moved by B. Nicholson Seconded by I. Harrell TFL4T the meeting convene "In Camera". CARRIED Res. #40 Moved by J. Gray Seconded by J. Drumm TIL4T the meeting reconvene. CARRIED Res. #41 Moved by D. Moffatt Seconded by S. Crawford TfL4T the actions of the "In Camera"session be adopted. CARRIED I . I OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Harrell suggested consideration be given to conducting a review of core functions, program directions and initiatives being undertaken in selected comparable Conservation Authorities across the province, in order to provide an additional perspective on CLOCA efforts in this regard. Staff will take as direction and report back. i i i. A j AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS-MINUTES NO. 3 Page 6 j Tuesday, March 24, 1998 - 7:00 P.M. ADJOURNMENT I Res. 1142 Moved by R. Boychyn Seconded by S. Crawford THAT the meeting adjourn. CARRIED. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. i I I i I' i COUNCIL INFORMATION 1-17 i APR 6 2 02 PM 098 Ken Reid Conservation Area,277 Kenrei Park Road, R.R: tt1, Lindsay,ON K9V 4R1 Local 328.2271 • Long Distance 1.800.668.5722•Fax 328-2286• e-mail:krca®lindsaycomp.on.ca Minutes of Meeting # 3198 Meeting #3/98 was held on Wednesday, March 25, 1998 at the Kawartha Conservation office. Chair Crowe called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Present: Tom Crowe, Chair Town of Lindsay Audrey von Bogen, Vice-chair Twps. of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Lloyd Ashmore Township of Emily Gary Atkins Township of Bexley Keith Bacon Township of Scugog Neil Bailey Village of Omemee John Byrne Township of Somerville Jack Coulson ex-officio member Doug Fish ex-officio member Ken Found Township of Ops Ken Gadsden Township f Scu p o 99 Wendy Hall Village of Bobcaygeon Wayne Hutchinson Village of Fenelon Falls Noreen Kelly ex-officio member Don Money Township of Eldon David Murray Township of Fenelon Neil Oliver Township of Verulam Alex Ruth Twps. of Cavan-Millbrook-North Mo_ ghan i Doc Savage Village of Sturgeon Point Len Sholer ex-officio member Bill Smythe Township of Manvers Laura Whitehead Town of Lindsay John Yeomans Township of Mariposa Troy Young Municipality of Clarrington Absent: Herb Gray Township of Brock Rhys Williams Lifetime Inaugural Member Staff: Ian Macnab General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Wanda Stephen Director of Finance and Administration John Abati Resources Planning Technician Nena Farthing Secretary/Accounting Clerk Dave Lougheed Conservation Areas Technician Jeff Schuyler Water Management Coordinator i _ I i -2- i Guests: Peter Shennett, McColl Turner Darren Hancock Claus Ott, Lindsay Rotary Club I Press: Fenelon Falls Gazette Chair Crowe welcomed everyone and introduced our new ex-officio member, Noreen Kelly and our member from Clarington, Troy Young. Both were presented with a conservation lapel pin. Adoption of Agenda Res. # 41/98 Moved by: Doc Savage Seconded by: Dave Murray Resolved, That, the agenda for meeting #3/98 be adopted. CARRIED Declaration of Pecuniary Interest i None was declared. Presentation from the Rotary Club of Lindsay Mr. Claus Ott addressed the Board on behalf of the Rotary Club of Lindsay. He spoke of the importance of conservation and of our water quality monitoring program, Kawartha Water Watch. On behalf of Rotary, Mr. Ott presented Chair Crowe with $600.00 to cover the cost of a water quality sampling kit. Rotary's sponsorship will allow sampling stations to be I established on Sturgeon Lake. Minutes of Meeting # 2/98 i Res. # 42/98 Moved by: Ken Gadsden Seconded by: Alex Ruth 'I Resolved, That, the minutes of Meeting # 2/98 be adopted as received. CARRIED i i -3- i Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting # 2 EC 198 Res. # 43/98 Moved by: Wayne Hutchinson Seconded by: Neil Oliver Resolved, That, minutes of Executive Committee meeting#2 EC/98 be received for information. CARRIED 1997 in Review Staff highlighted activities from 1997 as they related to the 1997 financial statements. 1997 Financial Statements i Mr. Peter Shen nett reviewed the 1997 audited financial statements with the Board. Arising from 1997 activities and the resultant financial yosition of Kawartha Conservation, consideration was given to the development of a new five year business plan and to equipment replacement and development. Res. # 44/98 Moved by: Dave Murray Seconded by: Ken Gadsden Resolved, That, the 1997 financial statements as prepared by McColl Turner be received and approved as presented. CARRIED Res. # 45/98 Moved by: Wayne Hutchinson Seconded by: Audrey von Bogen Resolved, That, the Executive Committee be directed to prepare a draft business plan for the period 1999 through 2003 and bring this plan forward to the September meeting of the Board of Directors. CARRIED -4- Res. # 46/98 Moved by: John Byrne Seconded by: Don Money Resolved, That, the Executive Committee be authorized to access funding from reserves as required for purposes of equipment replacement and the construction of a new children's playground area at Ken Reid Conservation Area; and, j That, a five year capital plan for replacement of equipment and other infrastructure be formulated. Policy Clarification: Per diems and Travel j This item had been deferred from the last meeting due to a letter sent from the Township of Somerville to all municipalities, suggesting that each municipality cover member per diems and expenses. Some municipal replies were received, the majority of which were not in favour of this action. It was suggested that perhaps the donation of per diems to conservation programming was best dealt with by the individual member on a voluntary basis. The question of paying a per diem and travel for members work beyond meetings of the Board of Directors was discussed and consensus in this was reached. The notion of an honorarium for the Chair was brought forward: Chair Crowe stepped down when this was being discussed and left the meeting. The honorarium was agreed to, following which Chair Crowe reassumed the chair. Also discussed were per diem and travel rates. At this time there was no wish to change either per diem rate or travel rate. Res. # 47/98 Moved by: Ken Gadsden Seconded by: Troy Young Resolved, That, in cases where the represented municipality wishes to cover the full or partial cost of a municipal representative's per diem and travel for attendance at meetings of the Board of Directors, for attendance at committee meetings, for attendance as appointments to affiliate organizations, and/or for attendance at functions for purposes of conducting the business of Kawartha Conservation, the municipal representative will voluntarily give written notice to Kawartha Conservation of his/her intent to waive payment or partial payment of per diems and/or travel expenses for those activities as may apply. COVERED i i Res. #48/98 Moved by: John Yoemans Seconded by: Neil Oliver Resolved, That, in addition to per diems and travel expenses paid to members attending Board of Directors meetings, per diems and travel expenses are to be paid to members serving on the Executive Committee, Friends of Kawartha Conservation, Conservation Ontario, other affiliate organizations as appointments from the Board of Directors may be- made from time to time, and conducting the business of Kawartha Conservation as requested -5- j by the Chair, through the General Manager; and, I� That, policy statements within the Administrative Procedures of Kawartha Conservation be amended to reflect the above. CARRIED Res. # 49/98 Moved by: Ken Gadsden Seconded by: John Byrne Resolved, That, the Chair be provided a $500 per year honorarium in addition to his/her per diem: CARRIED Lilacs for Lindsay Friends of Kawartha Conservation sought permission to participate in this community program by planting fifty lilacs at Ken Reid Conservation Area. Res. #50/98 Moved by: Alex Ruth I Seconded by: Laura Whitehead Resolved, That, approval be given to Friends of Kawartha Conservation to enter the Lilac for Lindsay-program as directed by staff. CARRIED I New Business 1. Manvers Council Budget Appeal I A letter from Manvers Township was read which indicated the township was considering an appeal of the 1998 budget to the Mining and Lands Commissioner. Res. # 51/98 Moved by: Ken Gadsden Seconded by: Keith Bacon Resolved, That, the Authority attend Manvers Township Council outlining our position on the 1998 budget. CARRIED i - I -6- i 2. DFO Dock on Sturgeon Lake Don Money brought forward information on the sale of a DFO dock on Sturgeon Lake near Pleasant Point. The thought was that Kawartha Conservation might be interested in purchasing it. At Mr. Money's request, staff had done some research into the dock and discovered that there was no parking associated with it and that it had historically been a "party place". It was thought that our taking the dock would create additional work, without much positive benefit. It was also questioned whether or not such a dock had conservation value. Consensus was that Kawartha Conservation not consider taking over the dock. 3. Update on Chris Hodgson Dinner Roast The Friends of Kawartha Conservation dinner-roast for conservation featuring Chris Hodgson is set for April 30th. It will be held at the Admiral Inn in Lindsay. Cocktails are at 6:00 p.m. and the dinner starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $100.00 per person with a portion tax receipted. If anyone wishes tickets or knows of someone who does, tickets are available at the Kawartha Conservation office. Also, if anyone has anything, big or small, to donate towards the silent auction or door prizes, please call 328-2271 to arrange for pickup. 4:Shoreline Naturalization Symposium Kawartha Conservation is partnering with the Victoria County Land and Water Stewardship Council to host a symposium on shoreline naturalization. It will be held at Sir Sandford Fleming College on Saturday, April 18th and should be on interest to anyone owning shoreline property. Admission is free. For more information call (705) 328-2271. 5. Bird Box Building Workshop This family event will be held on Saturday, April 4th at ken Reid Conservation Area. the purpose of it is to show families how to build a bird house for their own back yard and raise funds for conservation. For more information call (705) 328-2271. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:24 p.m. I Tom Crowe Ian Macnab Chair General Manager/ Secretary-Treasurer ) Financial Statements of KAWARTHA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY December 31, 1997 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Number AUDITORS'REPORT 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Balance Sheet 2 Statement of Continuity of Reserves 3 Statement of Revenue and Expenditures 4 Notes to the Financial Statements 5-7 M c C O L L of T U R N E R CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Donald J.Jackett,C.A. Robert D.Martin,B.A.,C.A. Dennis W.Wright,B.A.,C.A. George A.Gillespie,B.Tech.,C.A. J.Herbert Gamble,B.A.,C.A. Peter G.Shennett,B.Sc.,C.A. Stephen J. Cooper,M.B.A.,C.A. Eric J.Sleinmiller,B.A.,C.A. William R.Blair,C.A.,C.B.V. AUDITORS' REPORT To the Directors of KAWARTHA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY We have audited the balance sheet of KAWARTHA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY as at December 31, 1997 and the statements of revenue and expenditures and continuity of reserves for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the authority's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. i We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. I In our opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the authority as at December 31, 1997 and the results of its operations for the year then ended in accordance with the accounting principles disclosed in note 1 to the financial statements. /�c 1cCX 7,� i Fenelon Falls, Ontario February 24, 1998 I I i i 2 KAWARTHA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY BALANCE SHEET December 31, 1997 1997 1996 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash $257,022 $207,331 Accounts receivable 10,561 25,635 Prepaid expenses 2,254 1,969 $269,837 $234,935 I i LIABILITIES AND RESERVES CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 24,863 $ 41,513 FUTURE SEVERANCE COSTS (note 4) 155,997 162,439 RESERVES Reserve for Conservation Initiatives 18,751 7,946 Reserve for Future Severance Costs 155,997 65,940 Reserve for Working Capital - 83,235 Reserve for unspecified Expenditure (126,803) (162,042) Reserve for Asset Acquisition 41,032 35,904 88,977 30,983 $269,837 $234,935 Approved on behalf of the Board: Chair i ' Vice-Chair 4acc nyin g not to the financial statements 1 I i KAWARTHA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 3 STATEMENT OF CONTINUITY OF RESERVES Year Ended December 31, 1997 I Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve for for for for un- for Total Conservation Future Working specified Asset for Initiatives Severance Capital Expenditure Acquisition Year Costs i BALANCE-beginning of year $ 7,946 $ 65,940 $ 83,235 $(162,042) $ 35,904 $ 30,983 Appropriation to reserves-page 4 10,805 90,057 (83,235) 22,166 - 39,793 18,751 155,997 - (139,876) 35,904 70,776 Excess of revenue over expenditure appropriated to reserves -page 4 - - - 13,073 5,128 18,201 BALANCE-end of year $ 18,751 $ 155,997 $ - $(126,803) $ 41,032 $ 88,977 I Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve for for for for un- for Total Conservation Future Working specified Asset for Initiatives Severance "'- •-Qapital Expenditure Acquisition Year Costs Year Ended December 31, 1996 BALANCE-beginning of year $ 6,764 $ - $ 83,235 $ (59,490) $ 39,747 $ 70,256 Appropriation to reserves-page 4 1,182 65;940 - - - 67,122 7,946 65,940 83,235 (59,490) 39,747 137,378 Excess of revenue over expenditure appropriated to reserves -page 4 - - - (102,552) (3,843) (106,395) BALANCE-end of year $ 7,946 $ 65,940 $ 83,235 $(162,042) $ 35,904 $ 30,983 I I i See accompanying notes to the financial statements i i I AMW KAWARTHA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 4 I STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES Year Ended December 31, 1997 1997 1997 1996 Budget Actual Actual i REVENUE Government grants -general operating $ 8,000 $ 17,879 $ 156,974 -capital projects - - 6,447 -special benefiting capital - - 660 -special employment programs - 1,436 25,490 i 8,000 19,315 189,571 Municipal levies -general 302,600 302,600 302,625 -special benefiting capital - - 660 302,600 302,600 303,285 Friends of Conservation - 2,600 - Conservation education 3,500 2,730 3,584 Donations and bequests - 13,257 2,760 Ontario Heritage Foundation 1,000 3,945 6,736 Water quality sponsorships - 2,400 - Interest - 5,375 3,878 Contribution from equipment and vehicle pool - - 21,885 Land use planning 11,300 8,950 3,990 Partners in Conservation - 3,300 - Miscellaneous 1,000 1,489 5,135 16,800 44,046 47,968 327,400 365,961 540,824 EXPENDITURES Special benefiting capital - - 1,320 Corporate services 63,100 66,275 68,109 Flood forecasting 16,300 16,807 14,743 Land use planning 38,800 40,546 33,160 Environmental monitoring 28,800 31,767' 22,911 Conservation education 22,500 21,845 25,450 Liaison and partnerships 54,900 57,125 56,571 Conservation areas 67,022 74,972 89,991 Severance costs-note 4 - 3,758 101,560 291,422 313,095 413,815 Appropriation tolfrom reserve-page 3 35,978 39,793 67,122 EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES -before the undernoted - 13,073 59,887 I Future severance costs-note 4 - - (162,439) Equipment and vehicle pool - 5,128 (3,843) EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES FOR THE YEAR $ - $ 18,201 $ (106,395) See accompanying notes to the financial statements i 5 KAWARTHA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1997 I i I 1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial statements of the Authority have been prepared by management in accordance with accounting principles prescribed for Ontario Conservation Authorities consistently applied. To facilitate review of the financial statements, the significant accounting policies followed by the Authority in preparing their annual financial statements are set out below: (a) Reporting entity The Kawartha Region Conservation Authority is a corporate body established under the Conservation Authorities Act of Ontario to further the conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources throughout the watershed in partnership with its member municipalities and the Province. The accompanying financial statements comprise all the activities of the Authority. i The Authority qualifies as a non-profit organization and therefore, is not subject to income taxes. As a non- profit organization, the Authority is prohibited from distributing any of its funds to, or for, the benefit of its members. (b)Accrual accounting Revenue and expenditure are reported on the accrual basis of accounting which recognizes revenues as they become available and measurable, and expenditures as they are incurred and measurable as a result of receipts of goods or services and the creation of a legal obligation to pay. (c) Capital assets Capital assets are recorded at cost or in the case of donated assets, at fair market value on the date of the donation. Capital assets are expensed through operations in the current year with the exception of specific vehicle and equipment purchases that are funded by the Equipment and Vehicle Pool. (d) Reserves Reserves represent appropriations from operations designated for specific purposes by the Authority. (e)Volunteer services I The work of the Authority is dependent on the voluntary services of many individuals. Since these services are not normally purchased by the Authority and because of the difficulty of determining their fair market value, donated services are not recognized in these statements. (f) Equipment and vehicle pool transactions i The Authority allocates equipment and vehicle expenses to various programs. These expenditures are allocated by internal charges for usage of the equipment and vehicles based upon approved rates. A�W i • KAWARTHA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 6 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1997 2. CAPITAL ASSETS The following additions(net of disposals)were made to capital assets and expensed through operations: 1997 1996 Conservation area improvement $ 2,346 $ 3,924 Equipment and vehicles 69 (101,944) $ 2,415 $(98,020) The accumulated cost of capital assets recorded through the accounts is as follows: 1997 1996 Land $ 330,221 $ 330,221 Buildings and Conservation area improvements 502,747 500,401 Dewey's Island custodianship 25,000 25,000 Equipment and vehicles 250,218 250,149 $ 1,108,186 $ 1,105,771 3. DEWEY'S ISLAND CUSTODIANSHIP During 1993, the Authority contributed to the acquisition of Dewey's Island by The Nature Conservancy of Canada. The Authority felt the acquisition was necessary to ensure the long term protection of this class 1 wetland. A custodial agreement was negotiated with The Nature Conservancy of Canada by the Authority. The agreement gives the Authority the management responsibilities for the property, as well as the first option to purchase in the case of any eventual sale by The Nature Conservancy of Canada. �I i I i I I I KAWARTHA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 7 i NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1997 I 4. FUTURE SEVERANCE COSTS The Authority within a reorganization plan, terminated all employees in 1996. Severance costs in the amount of $101,560 were incurred and paid out to terminated employees that were not rehired on a employment contract basis or who subsequently left. Those employees continuing on an employment contract basis are acknowledged to have severance entitlements totaling $155,997. The Authority established a reserve to fund employee severance costs which will be payable when an employee permanently leaves the Authority. Annual adjustments for cost of living are expensed while any withdrawals are included in appropriations. 5. 1997 BUDGET FIGURES I The 1997 budget figures included in these financial statements are those adopted by the Authority on December 4, 1996. 6. COMPARATIVE FIGURES Certain 1996 comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with the financial statement presentation adopted for 1997. 1 i I i I COUNCIL INFORMATION 1_18 Town of Aurora 100 John West Way Box No. 1000 --- Aurora, Ontario L4G 6)1 Tel: (905) 727-1375 APp 6 7 ., eu m,. File CO3/09-98 March 26, 1998 j City of Toronto Attention: Mayor Mel Lastman Metro Hall 55 John Street Stn. 1070, 7`h Floor Toronto, Ontario M5V 3C6 Dear Mayor Lastman: Re: Mayor Lastman, City of Toronto re: Proposed Rule for Reducing Regional Transport of Ground Level Ozone (SMOG) This will acknowledge receipt of your letter regarding the above-mentioned matter. Please be advised that this matter was referred to Council for consideration at its meeting held on March 25, 19`38. In this regard, Council adopted the following resolution: #179. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg i THAT the correspondence be received as information. WITHDRAWAL: The motion was withdrawn with the consent of the mover and seconder. #180. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West WHEREAS most airborne Nox gases originate from automobile and other transportation usage; AND WHEREAS automobile usage is greatest where public transit systems are ineffective; AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has regulated the capital and j operating costs of Regional transit to local municipalities through the Greater Toronto Transit Authority; i i Page 2 THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT Ontario's proposed Smog Plan include initiatives to reduce dependence on automobile usage within the GTA through support for an integrated and expanded GO Transit system and a renewed financial commitment to Regional and local urban transit systems; I AND THAT the Province of Ontario reconsider its decision to not contribute to the necessary costs for these transit systems through gasoline taxes or other general tax revenues; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all Local and Regional municipalities in the GTA, M.P.P.'s in the GTA, and the Minister of the Environment for the Province of Ontario. CARRIED The above is for your information and any attention deemed necessary. Yours tr y, ' Ili?`IN Lawrence Allison, A.M.C.T. Director of Corporate Services LA/jv I PC: Local and Regional GTA Municipalities GTA M.P.P.'s Minister of the Fnvironment - i i LOCAL HEROES i March 27, 1998 COUNCIL INFORMATION 1_t9 Mayor Diane Hamra Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance St. Bowmanville, ON UC 3A6 Dear Ms. Namre, ,, � Ell&1111!z, Everyone at Molson Breweries is very excited about the introduction of"Local MOLSON Heroes,"our new community-spirited program that will be launched in your area on March 30th. 'Through this dynamic program,Molson is providing a bit of help ` eweries to those who want to take pride in their commutlity by getting involved in 1-12L 2r,5 revamping recreational facilities. All that's required is a volunteer spirit,a community need,and a little elbow grease. Molron Breweries Local Heroes wants to recognize the contribution of everyday Canadians who improve recreational facilities in their own backyard, The program provides Nodh Tower,Toronto,' ' 1111W 3S4 i filnding to adults who take the initiative-to repair,revamp or revitalize existing recreational facilities;thereby reclaiming facilities and creating new opportunities in their neighbourhoods. Molson Breweries 4100 yoncle St., 200 Funding application forms for Local Heroes will be available in locations 1`42P 2E6 Tel.:1416)226-1786 throughout your community or by calling our toll free customer service line(1- 800-MOLSON1). The first round of successful projects will be announced on May 15th and the second on July 15th, Molson Winnipeg,Manitoba We will keep you posted on the projects that we Are able to sponsor in your R3T 5S4 community in the hopes that you will be able to join us in recognizing Local Heroes in your community. If you have any questions about Local Heroes,please molson Breweries DewdneyAvertue do not hesitate to contact me or our regional corporate affairs office at(416)226- 120O 1786, 54R 1G4 Tel.:(300 359-1786 i Sincerely, 10442 121 st Str6st T5N 11_2 a , Tel:(403)4B2-1766 � Car Vagda d • Molson Breweries Molson SrewC'les 905-623-8792 T2E 61,131 Molson Breweries Vannou�er,13C VE)2135 Te;:(6041664-17515 1550 Bwcs(d St. BC VGJ 2G5 BE -ONE. i i , ,^ . .. ... -- ---- V-- 6- •• .-,u 11 uul Y'11Vf-MVL.t y�JS -111 (41,10 1U --LHK 11'Na 1 UI 4 f.02/04 lit ��,/ C:V,RU�JtZ1�Nl1'll_tJ'JV['lllvral�nv�lrw�r.�.i�w•g. ....................... •• ., _ '`T� t COUNCIL INFORMATION I-20 News Release Carnmuniqu6 Ontario APR 6 2 oz PH '28 _ Minloy pf Finance Ulnkbdro dot Finamos FOR IMMEDIATE )RELEASE! " MARCH 27, 1998 j i EVES ANNOUNCES SMALL BUSINESS TAX SOLUTION I I TORONTO --Finance Minister Ernie Eves today followed through on his commitment to protect small business from large property tax increases by announcing further measures that local governments can use under the new Ontario Fair Assessment System.Today's announcement includes a provision that would allow municipalities to limit tax increases,to no more than 2.5 per cent for each of the next three years,on business properties with historically outdated assessments. "Many municipalities have assessment bases that are relatively up-to-date and may not need to use this ceiling on tax changes. We are making it available to municipalities to ensure they have every necessary means to protect small business and the jobs they create,"Eves said. Some properties in areas where the assessment base is badly out-of-date, such as Toronto,could have faced large shifts in property taxes.The province has been working with local governments and small business groups to develop a package of additional measures to make the new property tax system fairer and more manageable, including: . limiting, to no more than ,,annually for n next 3 years,municipal and education property tax increases resulting fro a new tax system for mmercial and industrial properties, and commercial-residential r more units. - making available new classes:office buildings,shopping centres,parking lots and vacant land, and large industrial properties as well as related subclasses for vacancies; - permitting tiers or graduated tax rates to be applied to both commercial and industrial properties, again to help protect small business; . allowing the 8-year phase in for all property tax changes related to the Ontario Fair Assessment System; - allowing municipalities to provide tax rebates to business,especially sm_aWuusiness, that need further protection; - extending the return of the assessment roll by one month to the en of May - extending the assessment appeal period until the end of July; Municipalities can choose to use the measures that are fairest to their small business communities to implement the Ontario Fair Assessment System at a pace that suits local needs. Where a municipality adopts new assessment classes and/or graduated rates to assist small business, the Province will parallel these measures for business education taxes. "I said three weeks ago that there is no way this.Government would allow the tax horror stories that were circulating to happen,"Eves said. "The changes I am introducing will mean that no small business in Ontario needs to face a tax increase of more than 2.5 per cent as a result of the new system. We will always stand in support of small business, the economic heart of communities across Ontario." I of? 30-brat 98 8:39 A I I i i i ✓J ✓J7 rr r..r.0 Lx 1iM NC.t 905 571 7460 TO CLAP.INGTON P.03/04 For further information: i Rob Mitchell Janis Tomksinon Minister's Office Communications Branch (416) 325-9566 (416)325-0545 i i i i i 2of2 j 30-Mar-93 8:39 AN i 1::'7"5 10; 1v r-H Ktzb Lit- 1AJN-I-jj,"4CE 995 571 7469 TO CLAPINGTON P.04104 BACKGROUNDEE i Additional measures to protect small business Thy Pro-,-ince will introduce additional measures to further protect small business by makin - new classes: office buildings, shopping centres,parking lots and vacant land,an arge industrial properties, as well as related subclasses for vacancies; - graduated tax rates for the industrial class. The Province will also introduce legislation to allow municipalities to limit municipal and education property tax increases that result froth property tax reform for businesses with historically outdated assessments to no more than 2.5% per year for the next three years,while permitting properties that would see decreases under property tax reform to receive a portion of these decreases at the same time. -This will apply to commercial and industrial properties and commercial-residential properties with 7 or more units.* Municipalities will also have the ability to: - phase in all property tax changes related to the Ontario Fair Assessment System; -provide tax rebates to small businesses and other business properties that need further protection. The province will also give municipalities more time to consider their options, including: - extending the return of the assessment roll by one month to the end of May. - extending the appeal period by one month to the end of July. Where a municipality adopts new assessment classes and/or graduated rates to assist small business, the Province will parallel these measures for business education taxes. The Province will also make technical changes to support reform, including the fairness measures announced on Februar 5, 1998,such as those for landlords with gross leases. * Commercial-residential properties with 7 or more units generally refers to properties defined in section 3 of the draft classification of real property regulation that was publicly released in the Fall of 1997. Iof1 I 30-Mar-93 3.39 Al * TOTAL PAGE.04 rw _ COUNCIL INFORMATION �qnds 0 1-�21 Kenrei Park Road, R.R. #1, Lindsay, ON K9V 4RI (705) 328-2271 or 1-800-668-KRCA Fax (705) 328-2286 e-mail: krca@lindsaycomp.on.ca Lois, Marc V("r.Ell Ms. Diane Hamre, Mayor Municipality of Clarington A-rr S$ Bowmanville, Ontario Ll C 3A6 CF ci-ARINGTON Dear Ms. Hamre: This is your personal opportunity to support conservation in the Kawarthas by participating in a fun filled evening of dining and entertainment. Friends of Kawartha Conservation is hosting a dinner-roast on April 30th to raise funds for conservation programming. In this endeavour we are fortunate to have the support of the Honourable Chris Hodgson, MPP for Victoria-Haliburton. Mr. Hodgson has graciously agreed to be roasted as part of the evening's entertainment. We have lined up some excellent roasters, including John Snobelen, Minister of Natural Resources, and are looking forward to a fun filled evening of good natured banter. Our roasters have.been warned that Chris will get,an opportunity to reply, so they better be prepared to "get as good-as they give". 'Although not yet confirmed, we are hopeful that Premier Harris will be in attendance and if so, we would certainly welcome his comments on Chris. In conjunction with the dinner-roast, there will be a silent auction and many great door prizes. Any contribution that you would personally like to make to the prizes would certainly be greatly - appreciated. However, the best way in which you can show your support, and have fun doing so, is to join us on April 30th. The Friends Conservation Dinner-roast is going to be held at the Admiral Inn in Lindsay, with cocktails at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m. We certainly hope that you will be able to be part of this exciting evening to support cons*ervation in our community. Tickets are $100.00 per person, a portion of which is tax receipted. To arrange for tickets, please-call (705) 328-2271 or 1-800-668- 5722. We thank you for your thought in this matter and are hopeful that you will be with us on April 30th. Yours very truly, Ian Macriab for Friends of Kawartha Conservation Friends of Kawartha Conservation is a community based,non-profit organization,-dedicated to ensuring the conservation of natural resources. Becoming a Friend is a step towards securing a healthy environment,good water quality,and beautiful places for all to enjoy. i COUNCIL INFORMATION I=22 TffE 0ATTAR10 AHBUL"C1s OPE11A ORS'ASSOMTIOA'IA'C. P. O.Bog 129, Rodney, Ontario NOL 2CO Tel: (519)785-0318 Fax: (519)785-2002 E'ma`I oaoa@ mco.net APR 6 2 02 PH '98 Ml4iii0 TO: All Municipal Councils in Ontario FROM: Jim Price,Executive Director DATE: April 1, 1998 IRE: Land Ambulance Provision and Governance I The Ontario Ambulance Operators' Association was chartered in 1964 and currently represents the vast majority of land ambulance operations in the Province.Its representatives are involved with provincial and municipal representatives as well as other stakeholders in the process of facilitating the transfer of the responsibility for funding and governance of land ambulance service from the province to upper-tier municipalities. BACKGROUND Land ambulance is a health care service that is also an emergency service. Ambulance services operate without boundaries or consideration of jurisdiction.The closest available ambulance is always dispatched to an emergency call regardless of home location or jurisdiction.Ambulances are able to cross municipal,provincial and international boundaries to respond to requests for assistance. All ambulance services are part of existing provincial and federal joint response and contingency planning efforts for mass casualty incidents,hospital evacuations, health facility relocations, exotic infectious disease transport management, hazardous/nuclear incident patient transport management, airport incident response events,tiered response programs with police,fire, coast guard,First Nations, parks services and armed forces, and ambulance service to military facilities, services and staff. POSITION It is the position of the OAOA that all municipal councils should become aware of the pending changes to this vital service in order that-they may make informed representation to their upper tier counterparts.The enclosed three-page document entitled,"Transition Issues for Ambulance Service in the Province of Ontario" is provided for your information and consideration.It would be very much appreciated if the information were to be copied and provided to each member of your council and support staff. The provision of ambulance service is a sophisticated and life-saving endeavour.Let us proceed together to ensure that the resulting model represents the most efficient and effective service possible for the public we all serve. i Transition Issues for Ambulance Service in the Province of Ontario March 1998 I The Ontario Ambulance Operators' Association (OAOA) offers this paper to Municipalities and others to assist in understanding the changing face of Ambulance Service in Ontario, the unresolved issues as we move from a provincial to a municipal responsibility and the template which, if followed, will ensure a seamless transition with fairness for all. 1. Preamble. Effective January 1, 1998, the responsibility for funding the provision of ambulance service in Ontario was shifted from the province to municipalities. By legislation, existing providers will continue to provide service during the two year protection period which expires on December 31, 1999. It is expected that, during this period, municipalities will reach a decision on how they plan to provide ambulance service in the year 2000 and beyond. They have three options: • to formalize an arrangement with the incumbent provider; • to open a competitive bid process under a request for proposal; • to assume the direct provision of service. During the public meetings following the introduction of this new legislation, incumbent providers, individually and through their provincial association (OAOA), presented the provincial Standing Committee on Local Government with three consistent issues. Each issue involves a significant financial component should the incumbent provider be displaced. It appears that this cost may also have been transferred to municipalities. For reference, they are: • the responsibility for existing long term leases • the anticipated severance claims • the business issue of expropriation without compensation. Developed with the assistance of members of the Ontario Ambulance Operators Association, this paper seeks to encourage municipal leaders to recognize the considerable contributions of the incumbent providers while establishing a template for the future. The reassigning of the responsibility for ambulance service from the province to municipalities was not done to improve its local management but rather to bring the industry under the control of the level of government which it most affects. We encourage municipal leaders to consider these changes slowly and with appropriate deliberation. We believe that the provision of efficient, effective, quality ambulance service requires*a proper plan and a strategic partnership between the municipality and the provider. I 2. The Crucial First Step: Emergency Medical Service(EMS) System Evaluation. A crucial first step is an analysis of the current performance of the existing system. Public policy must be I clearly established before the process of contracting with an ambulance service provider begins. Any recommendations for change of providers or system structure must be based on thorough analysis. THE ONTARIO AMBULANCE OPERATORS' ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED Second, consideration of the existing local environment will assist in determining the objectives of the procurement. These factors include: i • Are there quality of service or fiscal issues?How critical are they? • What is the status of the current provider or providers? • What is the status of the local political environment? • Has the local provider been allowed to improve its service delivery as system design changes have been proposed or implemented? Third, the provincial and municipal governments should take a step-by-step approach to evaluating transition procurement options as follows: 1. Fine-tune the existing system by involving the incumbent ambulance provider in proposed changes to the current system design, financing mechanism or operating standards. 2. Extend the contract or license with the existing provider for an initial contract}period with a stipulation for future competition to retain market rights (via market comparisons* or open competitive bid process). 3. Where consolidation is desirable in high volume areas having more than one local provider, conduct a closed bid process(where only existing providers are eligible)with a stipulation for future competition.(via market comparisons* or open competitive bid process). 4. Institute an open, competitive bid process as a last resort, especially in a transition period when major regulatory, financial and organizational changes are being implemented. The public is very sensitized to changes in quality and quantity of health care components. Public scrutiny is inevitable. It is not advisable to go to bid when existing ambulance services meet all four of the following criteria: • The incumbent provider's actual current performance meets the existing system standard of care. • Any service deficiencies are brought to the attention of and corrected by the incumbent provider within a reasonable time frame, or, are due to factors outside the control of the incumbent provider. • The incumbent ambulance service is operating cost-effectively when measured against the performance of current ambulance services of similar size and demographics based on a comprehensive market comparison. • Local officials, patients, the public and the health care community are informed and educated about the local EMS system; their feedback on the local ambulance provider's performance is solicited; and their service expectations are being met. * The market comparison process consists of a very comprehensive analysis. THE ONTARIO AMBULANCE OPERATORS' ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED i 3. Is Service Improvement or Cost Reduction outside the control of the Incumbent Provider? I Policy makers must honestly assess if past policies and the resulting system design itself has created the desire to change the system. Has the incumbent provider been denied the opportunity to service the community well, despite its efforts, because of a flawed system design?Have past system design features prevented the incumbent provider from developing the track record and experience that the RFP now requires from potential bidders? If so, essential fairness dictates that the incumbent provider be allowed a chance to prove itself, and to prepare for competition. The incumbent provider deserves the opportunity to achieve the new performance objectives and to operate under an interim contract. If, in fact, the system design has impeded the progress and development of the incumbent provider, it is pro-competitive to award an interim contract (i.e. for a 36-month period)to the local company. The interim contract should be in similar style, scope and standard to any long-term contract that would later be open to competition. Opportunity for Input: Incumbent providers will want to contribute to the system evaluation and redesign. Their input provides balance, a critical overview, and is often quite valuable. Open Competition: Open bid competition could be employed after a complete exploration of the EMS system has been accomplished and other options explored. No Hidden Subsidies:In making a determination of the opportunity to get higher quality and/or lower cost, all competitors must be assured that hidden subsidies are not allowed for public providers that are not made available to private competitors. Legal Considerations:Local and provincial governments can protect against legal challenges by ensuring that the entire process is conducted in accordance with local, provincial and federal laws. 4. Conclusion. Although the objective of ambulance service may be universal, specific issues will be complex and unique to each municipalities' situation. The transition will be made more acceptable to all involved if the treatment of incumbent providers is fair and open. I i THE ONTARIO AMBULANCE OPERATORS' ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED i 4/01/90 23:15:33 EST; ASSOCIATION OF?-> 905 623 0030 CLERK-Clarington Hun Page 002 ,APR-01-98 WED 04:47 PM AMO FAX NO, 4169716191 P, 01/02 COUNCIL INFORMATION I-23 Member \ Asaociptlon of Municipalities ( of Ontario ForYour 809 Unlver.lty Avenue,Sulto 17ol Toronto,ON MSG IE8 T :(d18)071-0856• 418)911-0191 Onformation erofll Irno®ern o,munloorn.c arn For Immediate Attention April 1, 1998 FYI-98/008 FINANCE MINISTER ANNOUNCES PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CORPORATION BOARD ISSUE: The appointment of the initial Board of Directors for the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation (OPAC)paves the way for the transfer of property assessment services from the Province to the municipal sector. i FACTS: The Ontario Property Assessment Corporation (OPAC), created under Bill 164, Tax Credits to Create Jobs Act,Is a municipal corporation with responsibility for assessment service delivery, This transfer was part of the Who Does What transfers.All municipalities are members of OPAC, and OPAC will be funded by Its members on a cost-recovery basis, Until the transfer negotiations are concluded,targeted for July 1998,the Ministry of Finance will continue to provide the services on a cost-recovery basis. Bill 164 afforded the Association the opportunity to nominate 24 municipal officials(12 elected and 12 staff)from which the Minister would select 12 (six elected and six staff) as appointees to the initial Board. The Bill gives the Minister the authority for these appointments as well'as two Provincial appointees. AMO undertook a call for nominations and its Board of Directors selected and forwarded names to the Minister, The list of Ministerial appointees, along with their terns of office, is attached. In making the announcement,the Minister of Finance advised that his selection was based on a"combination of financial skills, knowledge of municipal assessment and other expertise which would be a tremendous asset to the start-up and operation of the new corporation"as well as be reflective of the diversity of municipalities in Ontario. 77ris information is available through AMO's MUNICOM network at www.munlcom.com. For more information contact: Pat Vanini, Director of Policy and Government Relations at (416) 971- 9856 ext.316 or email:pvanini®amo.municom.com Transmission problems contact: Lilian Cheung at(416)971-9856 ext.308 tii�a`t 9' i'"U'T1UN CLERK _ �J2 ACK.BY�. ORIGINAL COPIES TO: : _ .talc•��__ . 04/01/99 23:16:10 EST; ASSOCIATION OF?-> 905 623 0030 CLERK-Clarington Mun Page 003 .APR-01-98 WED 04:48 PM AMO FAX N0, 4169716191 P. 02/02 Member Communication:FYI Finance Minister Announces Property Assessment Corporation Board-2/2 I I 1999 OPA C Board Name Title, Term Municipality or Organization Jean Jones Clerk-Treasurer and Tag Collector one-year Townships of Carden and Dalton Victoria County i Jerry Labossiere Treasurer one-year Town of Jaffray McUck District of Kenora Jack MacDonald Deputy Reeve one-year Township of Somerville Victorla County Pat Richardson Mayor one-year Town of Marathon District of Thunder Bay ` Lucille Bish Manager,planning information two-year Regional Municipality of Waterloo Gordon Chong* Counduor two-year City of Toronto John Geoghegan J �� Mayor of Wooclatoek and Councillor two-year Oxford County Gordon Landon Regional Councillor two-year Regional Municipality of York Brian MacRae City Manager City Of Thunder Bay two-year Bryan Davies* Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs three year Royal Bank of Canada Bonnie Gibson Assessment Review Manager three-year j City of Mississauga• • � Peter Hume Regional Councillor oeeyea Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton Evall Kolb Regional Chair three,.year Regional Municipality or Peel Chuck Wilts I Chief Administrative Officer City of'Windsor three-year " P'rovincW Representatives I Attention: Municipaiity of Ciarington Her Worship MayorDiane Hamre COUNCIL INFORMATION 1-24 APR 6 2 04 PH '90 J (':unrdion . ndrnn•,i« MEMBERS' ADVISORY FCM ALLS*FOR WR ii'6N MUNICIPAL IMPACT OF THE MULTILATERAL AGREEMENT ON INVESTMENT (MAI) (Ottawa) -April 2, 1998- FCM, at its last two National Board of Directors' meetings, identified the Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI) as an issue of concern to municipal governments, At the March meeting of the Board of Directors in Ottawa, FCM invited William Dymond, Chief Negotiator for Canada to report on the MAI. Addressing FCIVI's Standing Committee on Economic Development, Dymond stated that a consultation period prior to the resumption of negotiations is envisaged, Late last week, Media reports confirmed that negotiators would not meet their April 27 deadline, It is expected that the 29 member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) will resume their negotiations on foreign investment at an unspecified date following the lapse of the current deadline, "The delay is a favourable, development", said FCM President and Deputy Mayor of Winnipeg Jae Eadie TOM will have a greater opportunity to deliver Its message Insisting that the federal government ensure municipal governments are not adversely effected by the MAI. However, until such time as we receive such assurance, FCM will seek a permanent and explicit exemption in the MAI, limiting its application to areas of federal jurisdiction." In meetings with the Departments of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (L)FAIT), Industry Canada and Finance, FCM insisted that government procurement, including municipal purchasing, and expropriation of property must not be subjected to the MAI, FCM Is pleased to note that in a recent speech to the Centre for Trade, Policy & Law, Sergio Marchi, Minister for International Trade, took a very clear position on Canada's participation in the talks. "We have no intention of leaving the Government open to the prospect of being hauled before an international tribunal by companies or investors from any of the 28 or eventually 100 or more Countries whenever it legislates to safeguard the Interests of our people," FCM's review and analysis of the MAI continues, focusing on the implications for municipal governments Further Information on the MAI will be published In the May/June-i$S M- -30- For further information contact: Fiona Deller, Policy Analyst Tel. . (6113) 241-6221, ext. 299 E-niail fdeller@fcm.ca Visit our websilte at www.fem.ca In Case of Transmission Difficulties, Please Call 416-863-2101 Please Deliver To: Municipality of Clarington COUNCIL INFORMATION I-25 i app- s . 2 04 PN �sa I olke of Management Conseil de gestion the chair Board of du gouvernement Cabinet de 110ntario Bureau du 12th Floor 12"stage �® pr4sident Fergwon 810& d°di8ce Ferguson pntario 77 Wellesley street West 77 rue Wellesley Quest Toronto,Ontario Toronto(Ontario) Lo No: X98-0842 M7A 1N3 WA 1N3 g Tel: (416)327-2333 THlephone: (416)327-2333 Fax: (416)327-3790 T61�copieur: (416)327-3790 ANA Dear Mayors and Heads of Councils: Earlier this week, municipalities received updated financial data on local services realignment(LSR).You now have the most recent information to proceed with your budgeting.process,and if necessary to complete your application for the Special Circumstances Fbnd. The Special Circumstances Fund has been established to provide one-time only assistance to those munieipalities'vvhich can demonstrate special needs related to their new responsibilities and a plan to deal with these costs in subsequent years. The deadline for applying to the Special Circumstances Fund is April 17, 1998. I would suggest that if you have already filled out an application form for SCF assistance,you may Irish to review it, in light of the new information you received from Finance j Minister Ernie Eves. I want to thank you for the patience and diligence you have brought and continue to bring to this process. I look.forward to continuing to work with you to bring to all Ontario taxpayers the best.possible service at the best possible cost. Sincerely, ;C .i Hon. Chris Hod n Chair,Management Board of Cabinet. - - -----r -- ---� - - .� i COUNCIL INFORMATION I-26 ' APR 6 2 04 PN '98 37 Silver Street, Ro. '. 13.wrrian.rill�. i;cco`- I April 3, 1998 l Patti L. Barrie j Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 I i Dear Patti: Please include, on the next Council Meeting Agenda, the enclosed March 1998 Curator's Report and March 11d', 1998 Bowmanville Museum Board Meeting Minutes for Council's information. I Thank you. CLEW. .. Yours truly A K, f;`( - Y {)RiCRNAL Ttl. i Ellen Logan Secretary/Treasurer Encl. BOWMANVUli MUSEUM BOAR .:. T::: ? .•......v.;.. :..�i.:;}:': si•:ii?.ri:•n,•::..•:r::k•:r:f:.•::rr.•f:::}::.•.•. m.•.....:.r.\f.:nn.........M1...r.....n.t.vr.n•.•. . Arnold G. Bark Clayton_•M.•Mor�an i Larry E. Paradis ILIG Gladys Ashton Dianne McKenzie Sher Leetooze Martha Turner Mary Novak Jim Schell Charles D. Taws Ellen Logan Valerie St. Croix Ken Palmer P.O. Box 188, 37 Silver Street,Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3K9 Tel: 905-623-2734 Fax: 905-623-5684 E-Mail: bm-chin @durham.net I I I I i BOWMANVILLE MUSEUM BOARD CURATOR'S REPORT MARCH 1998 i March 3: Central School, Shell Programme, 14pp. March 4: Central School, Shell Programme, 14pp. March 5: Central School, Shell Programme, 12pp. March 6: Central School, Shell Programme, l 1pp. March 10: Central School, Shell Programme, 12pp. Loaned book to Laura Richards, Canadian Statesman, for article. Brian Purdy, Canadian Statesman, borrowed photos for historic calendar. March 11: Met with Mrs. Falls to discuss new Quilt Educational Programme. March 12: Attended meeting of Genealogy Society in Cobourg. Asked for information on David Fisher. March 13: Larry and I moved Dominion Organ to Hampton. Clayton and I shot new photos for"Then and Now"book. March 14: Beanie Baby Exhibit opens. March 18: Gave Port Darlington lecture to Solina Silver Set, 125pp. March 19: Met with BIA re Historic Walking Tour. LACAC is now involved and I will be doing the write ups for the buildings. March 20: Tom Gascoigne picked up"Then and Now" material to take to printers. He is donating the printing of 500 copies. March 24: Cleaners in to do Spring Clean. Loaned shaving items to Oshawa Little Theatre. Gave Bowmanville Slide Show to Central School Parents Group, 1Opp. i Much of this month was taken up with preparing for"Then and Now" book, Barbie Exhibit, Beanie Baby Display and changing the dolls in the gallery. i Charles D. Taws Curator I 'I i Page 2 Curator's March/97 1997 .1998 Adults 6 $6.00 Adults 15 $30.00 Family (9)36 $36.00 Family (38) $152.00 152 Children 4 $4.00 Children 16 $16.00 Seniors 3 $3.00 Seniors 20 $20.00 DOOR DONATIONS $35.95 DOOR DONATIONS $46.00 UNPAID VISITORS 187 UNPAID VISITORS 196 MEMBERSHIP/ 0 MEMBERSHIP/ 63 WEDDING VISITORS WEDDING VISITORS g'. vu ,gw wk�wvw�ggg .,:ytgg rot. ........ v! w-g: -,�,:gX, g MEN. •::)} gn, Mt 11,\1 01, w k NO OUTREACH 127 OUTREACH 135 j I 1 BOWMANVILLE MUSEUM BOARD MARCH 11TH. 1998 BOARD MEETING MINUTES PRESENT: A. Bark; G. Ashton; D. McKenzie; S. Leetooze; C. Morgan; M. Novak i C. Taws; E. Logan REGRETS: L. Paradis; M. Turner ABSENT: J. Schell 1. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Arnold Bark, at 7:05pm. i 2. Motion - to adopt the agenda,with additions to New Business: d) Theme 98 e) Millennium. — Moved by C. Morgan 2nd D. McKenzie carried 3. Motion - to approve the February 11', 1998 Board Meeting Minutes, with a correction to Payment to Board Members clarification - it was Arnold not Clayton who asked for the clarification. — Moved by G. Ashton — 2"a D. McKenzie carried 5 i 4. BUSINESS ARISING: Membership Deferred to the next Board Meeting. Museum Video Tape The Curator has not been contacted re the videotape of the Museum tour. The Board agreed that they will probably take up Martha's offer of doing the videotaping. This was deferred to the next Board Meeting where it can be discussed with Martha. Maple Trees Mary reported that the trimming of-the maple trees cannot be completed by the Town. Dianne McKenzie noted that one of the maples is in trouble now and that unless the Board does something now we may lose both trees. A discussion was held on costs and if the trimming and root girdling could be split over two years. Motion - that we spend $1,000. to do the root maintenance that is necessary on the maple trees. — Moved by C. Morgan 2"a D. McKenzie carried °' 'A i Page 2 `( > March 11/98 Minutes Bird House/Feeder Dianne reported that she has not found the right bird house yet but will continue looking. Also she is trying to think of a better way to install it in the garden. Museum Raffles The Beanie Baby and the Barbie Doll Raffles were confirmed. The Board is still deciding on a 1" prize for the main raffle. It will be discussed again at the next Board Meeting. Spring Cleaning The secretary put three estimates before the Board: Anderson's Building Maintenance $435.00 Hoskleen Janitorial Services $374.50 Klean Sweep Cleaning Services $428.00 Motion - to hire Anderson's Building Maintenance to complete the Spring j Cleaning before the Open House. Moved by M. Novak 2"d C. Morgan carried ' New Board Member Nothing to report. 5. CORRESPONDENCE: A discussion was held on whdther to join the Clarington Board of Trade. Charles will check whether Clarke Museum is interested in joining as Clarington Museums. Motion - to join the Clarington Board of Trade. Moved by M. Novak j 2"d C. Morgan carried 3 Motion - to accept the correspondence for information. — Moved by S. Leetooze — 2"d G. Ashton carried 6. PRESENTATION OF FEBRUARY 1998 BILLS: Motion - to acknowledge payment of'the February 1998 bills, listed in Section 3. — Moved by M. Novak 2"d D. McKenzie carried f _ i i • Page 3 .....::.::........ .... . March 11/98 Minutes 7. FINANCE AND PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT: Due to the Finance Chairman's absence, Arnold reported on the Museum finances. He requested that the Museum's Special Events be reviewed, as although the Canada Day Celebration was successful as an event it did not make any profits and took a lot of organizing by staff. Charles noted that 1997 was the first year we had tried to make a profit from this event and did quite well, so we should be able to generate more revenue with more planning. Perhaps the local Service Clubs could donate time or money. This will be discussed at the next Board Meeting. Motion - to approve the Finance Report as presented. Moved by C. Morgan 2nd G. Ashton carried ............ ... COLLECTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT: Gladys Ashton reported on donations and purchases, which included old wallpaper samples, which can be used in the doll houses or in displays, a 1969 Barbie vinyl case and 1940s childrens clothes. Motion - to accept the Collections Committee Report for information. — Moved by D.McKenzie 2"d C.Morgan carried $ » PROPERTY COMMITTEE REPORT: Dianne McKenzie reported that she has been inquiring into repairing the cast iron urn that sits in the Museum gardens. Liberty Metal Fabricators are giving an estimate to repair it and F& G Industrial Services are donating their sandblasting and painting. She is trying to get the repairs donated also. Donna Robins has offered to donate four clematis plants for Tom's Memorial Garden and the Mushroom Farm is donating a truckload of manure, which Larry is picking up. She has a rough schedule of things to be done for Tom's Garden, which includes a plaque. Also, Larry is donating grass seed, and she is looking for bricks to edge the flower beds and she would like the driveway cleaned up. An estimate to repair and repaint the arbor, from Norm Grawert, was put before the Board, total cost $590.00. Dianne noted that this is the last original arbor from the Jury estate and although the cost may seem high, this is what happens when repairs are left too j long. Motion - to hire Norm Grawcrt to repair and repaint the arbor at a cost of $590.00, — Moved by C. Morgan 2nd G. Ashton carried $ Y Motion - to accept the Property Committee Report for information. — Moved by G. Ashton nd — 2 C. Morgan carried I i _ I Page 4 E March 11/98 Minutes 8. CURATOR'S FEBRUARY 1998 REPORT: The Curator reported 302 visitors to the Museum during the month of February. It was requested that a year to date total be included in the Curator's Chart. Tom Gascoigne has offered to donated the costs of printing 500 copies of the Museum's upcoming publication. Motion - to accept the Curator's Report for information. — Moved by D.McKenzie — 2nd M.Novak carried ON`l�k 9. FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM REPORT: Gladys Ashton reported that at the first Friends Meeting in March only three people attended. At the next meeting there were six, with a new member included. A press release has been issued to the newspapers asking for new members so hopefully that will help increase their membership. The Friends put before the Board a request to hold their Annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale at the Museum this year as costs to hire St. Paul's Church Hall are increasing to $175.00. Food would not be served and the tables could be set up in the gallery and the dining oom with the carpets rolled u . The would still sell hot chocolate before the g p p Y parade on the verandah. Also, they asked if they could set up a table to sell their crafts on the Museum lawn during the Afternoon Teas. The Board agreed to these requests. Motion - to accept the-Friends of the Museum Report for information. Moved by D:McKenzie — 2nd S. Leetooze carried 10. NEW BUSINESS: BIA Walking Tour Info Charles put before the Board a copy of draft plan for Bowmanville's Historic Walking Tour, with 32 sites. Plaques will be on the buildings and brochures on the self guided walking tour will be available at different sites. The Museum will have a free plaque. It was mentioned that in Perth there is a charge of$5.95 per booklet. He will report this to the Walking Tour Committee. Museum Board Open House The Museum Board Open House will be held on Saturday, April 40', 1:30 to 3:30pm. The Friends will be serving refreshments and the Board is requested to attend. Special Events Additions: i The Curator asked the Board to look at the new Special Events Jist in their package. The new events include a Bus Trip on September 12d, which will include a Segwun Cruise, the last coal fired steamship in North America, and a Member Appreciation Afternoon on October 4'. Details for this event are still being planned. Also a Dominion Organ& Piano Co. Exhibit which will include a scale model of an engine that powered the machinery in the Dominion Piano Factory. This is a Harry Allin donation. . I Page17t0i�t � i March 11/98 Minutes i Theme `98: The Chairman asked the Board to consider a theme for the Museum for 1998, e.g. "Multiply Members". The chosen theme could be the part of the Museum advertising and associated with the Museum at all special events. This will be discussed at the next Board Meeting. Millennium: The Chairman suggested that the Board plan how the Museum is going to celebrate the millennium, as grants may soon become available and we should have our programme organized. Several suggestions were made, including a time capsule. This will be discussed at the next Board Meeting. 11. Motion - to adjourn at 8:50pm Moved by Arnold Bark carried I i i I COUNCIL INFORMATION I_q Ministry of Minist6re des Municipal Affairs Affaires municipales and Housing et du Logement Office of the Minister Bureau du ministre v 777 Bay Street 777 rue Bay APR I 12 �� PM '98 Ontario Toronto ON M5G 2E5 Toronto ON M5G 2E5 Tel(416)585-7000 T61(416)585-7000 I March 27, 1998 Ms. Patti L. Barrie Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville ON L1C 3A6 Dear Ms. Barrie: Thank you for your letter of December 23, 1997, advising me of the resolution passed by council in support of proposals made by the Municipal Finance Officers Association with respect to Business Improvement Areas (BIAS). I apologize for this late response. I would like to assure you that the.government recognizes the unique and essential role that BIAs play in maintaining healthy and vibrant downtown and commercial areas, and the importance of municipal support for their continued operation. The changes to the BIA legislation through the Fair Municipal Finance Act, Part I (Bill 106), stem from our commitment to rationalizing the property tax system and eliminating the business occupancy tax. While some BIAs such as those which have set a minimum and a maximum to the levy may have to amend their by-laws to conform to the new provisions, neither the legal status of BIAs nor the municipal ability to levy a charge for BIA purposes is affected by the changes in legislation. Effective January 1, 1998, the BIA levy applies to all commercial and industrial properties within the designated area and is deemed to be-taxes. With respect to collection of the levy, as the BIA levy was not deemed to be taxes in 1997, it should only be included in the final bill and not in the interim tax bill for 1998. However, as of 1999, the BIA levy can be included in the interim tax bill as well. With respect to the recommendation on the apportionment the BIA levy,the Fair Municipal Finance Act, 1997; Part I provides that the levy on each commercial and industrial property in the BIA is based on the assessed value of the property, as weighted by a tax ratio for the class of property within which it falls. This uniform method of /2 i i i - 2 - Ms. Patti L. Barrie calculating he BIA levy is subject to an minim d g y � y um an maximum and special benefit charges put in place by the municipality and the BIA, which take into account local l circumstances. On the matter of providing greater flexibility, I have asked ministry staff to identify other options for levying for the cost of BIA activities that may exist in current legislation. We will inform municipalities and BIAs of any other approaches that may be open to-them. I I would also like to bring to council's attention two recent government announcements which support our commitment to BIAs. On February 5, 1998, the Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance, announced the government's intention to amend legislation that would ensure that landlords can pass on the BIA levy, so that tenants would continue to have the opportunity to participate in the operation and management of their BIA. On February 11, 1998, the government released a consultation document on the proposed new Municipal Act, which includes further revisions to the BIA legislation. These changes are intended to ensure greater opportunity for involvement in the affairs of BIAs by those-,vho are responsible for the levy, as well as to simplify the process of establishing or changing the boundaries, and if necessary, dissolving the BIA. A copy of the Act has been sent to all municipalities, which are invited to supply their comments on these chances by May 8. I hope you find this information useful, and Y thank you again for sharing council's resolution with me. Sincerely. - -4`I i I GN Al ea 3 mister c: The Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance The Honourable Janet Ecker, MPP, Durham West The Honourable Jim Flaherty, MPP, Durham Centre -- - Mr. John O'Toole, MPP, Durham East Mr. Jerry Ouellette, MPP, Oshawa Mrs. Julia Munro, MPP, Durham-York i i i COUNCIL INFORMATION t^� i011 I=5 In Case of Transmission DifficU6. P 1l.._4i6-8 -2101 i Please Deliver To: Municipal ity'"Of Clarington! News Release Ontario Communique Ministry of Education Mlnistbre de I'@ducabon and Training et de la f=ormation Student focused funding meant increased WassrOOM spending TORONTO —(March 25, 1998) For the first time in Ontario's history, classroom spending will be defined and protected, Education and Training Minister Dave Johnson said today. Ontario's new, student-focused approach to funding will increase classroom spending by$583 million by the year 2000 while reducing administrative waste. Johnson released Ontario's new funding model today at Pineridge Secondary School in Pickering. Pineridge is part of the Durham Board of Education, which was acknowledged around the world for efficiency and excellence when it won the international Carl Bertelsman Foundation Prize for Excellence in 1996. "By allocating the funds specifically to classroom and non-classroom areas, we will ensure that students and teachers In the classroom are the clear priorities,"Johnson said, "We will not fund waste; we are investing in our children and in quality." The new funding model provides one, basic universal per pupil Foundation Grant for each student, no matter where he or she lives in Ontario. Classroom spending will increase from 61 per cent to 65 per cent of total education spending. 'This student-focused approach to funding means that each and every student will have access to a quality education, to acquire the skills and expertise he or she needs to succeed in the 21 st century,"Johnson said, In addition to the Foundation Grant, nine Special Purpose grants will cover areas such as Early Learning, Special Education, Language, Geography, Transportation, and Adult and Continuing Education. There will also be a Pupil Accommodation Grant to pay the costs of running, maintaining, and constructing school buildings. "We believe, as do the early learning specialists we've consulted, that every child in Ontario has the right to the lifelong advantages afforded by early learning opportunities, Johnson said. "That's why our new fair funding formula includes full funding of traditional Junior Kindergarten classes or other early learning programs, based on local choices." Special education is now protected at over$1 billion. In addition, funding for students who require high-cost specialized programs and seryl^es will be portable– moving with the student if the student changes schools, to ensure that the local school board is able to provide the services required. Visit the Ministry of Education and Training's World Wide Web site at httpSwww.edu.gov.on.ca. i - 2- Highlights of the new, student-focused approach Include: a one-time $50 million investment in learning materials such as textbooks and-software. the Class Size Protection Fund, at $1.2 billion over the next three years. This will � ensure that, on a board-wide basis, average class size does not exceed 25 pupils in elementary school classes and 22 pupils in secondary school classes. This fund will provide for additional teachers as enrolment increases. • the Learning Opportunities Grant. This will provide extra help for students at greater risk of academic failure due to social and economic situations, • the Pupil Accommodation Grant,to provide a flexible new approach to funding school construction. • existing funding levels preserved for English-as a Second Language and its French- language equivalent, Aotualisation linguistique en frangais/Perfeotionnement du frangais. Johnson noted that the carefully planned phase-in of the new approach to funding.will provide Ontario's new district school boards with the stability and flexibility required to make a successful transition to the new funding model. "Boards which indulged in very high levels of spending outside of the classroom in the past will need a period of adjustment,"Johnson said. "We recognize that such boards need support." Education spending will be stable-at over$13 billion for each of the next three years. When combined with current teacher pension contributions, this will total $14.4 billion in 1998-99. in addition, Ontario will provide a total of$385 million in transition and restructuring assistance, including the $215 million announced on February 23 to offset costs associated with amalgamation and start-up of new boards; and $170 million to help boards implement the new funding model, "Ontario's new approach to education funding supports.our goal—ensuring each and every one of our students is prepared to succeed in the 21st century,"Johnson said. "By protecting classroom spending and reducing administrative waste, we are building an education system which offers students a passport to jobs, hope, opportunity and growth." -30- For further information: Daniele Gauvin Rita Smith Communications Branch Minister's Office j (416) 325-2630 (416) 325-2389 i i i i Rackgrounder � Ontano Renseicgnements Ministry of Education Minister®de I'Educatlon and Training et de le Formation An overview of student-focusod funding The start of the 1998-99 school year will see a new, student-focused funding model used to distribute money for elementary and secondary education. Student-focused funding will be more responsive to the needs of students throughout the province. Funding will be based on students' needs rather than the local community's wealth. Parents will be assured that, no matter where they live in Ontario, there is funding-to provide high quality education to their children, Ontario's new approach to funding will also provide greater accountability. Parents and taxpayers will be able to see clearly how school boards are spending education dollars. i Student-focused funding replaces the current, complex system of grants with a simpler, more effective system that is easier to administer. Stable funding for education Education spending will be stable-at over$13 billion for each of the next three years. When combined with current teacher pension contributions, this will total $14.4 billion in 1998-99. In addition, a total of$385 million will be provided to help school boards restructure and make a smooth transition to the new funding model and a reformed education system. A greater share for the classroom ... a reinvestment in quality The new model will focus on directing as many dollars as possible to the student and the classroom. For the first time in Ontario's history, classroom spending will be defined and protected. In its first three years, the new funding model will increase the share of resources directed to the classroom from 61 to 65 per cent. Ontario's new approach to funding education includes reinvestment in key areas. • a Class Size Protectlon Fund that will provide $1.2 billion over three years to ensure that, on a board-wide basis, average class size does not exceed 25 pupils In elementary school classes and 22 pupils In secondary school classes, Funding for additional teachers will be provided where required because of enrolment growth i i Visit the hfvnistry of Education and Training's World Wide Web site at http:Uwww.edu.gov.on.ca. I i I I • support for early leaming that will provide all boards with the resources for quality education in the important early years. All school boards will be able to offer Junior Kindergarten or alternative early leaming programs. • a Learning Opportunities Grantto provide extra help for students at greater risk of academic failure because of their social and economic situations • over$1 billion in protected funding for special education • funding for English as a Second Language and its French-language equivalent, Actualisation linguistique en frangais/Perfectionnement du frangais • a one-time $50 million investment In leaming materials such as text books and software Greater accountability A new emphasis.on accountability will let parents and taxpayers see where their education dollars are being spent. • targeted allocations, which will be monitored by the province to ensure that funds are spent appropriately and for the purposes intended • a requirement that school boards issue an annual Financial Report Gard • an annual Report to Taxpayers from the province, summarizing what each school board has spent Simplified Grants The new student-focused funding model will replace the existing thirty-four different types of grants with eleven. • a Foundation Grant to provide for the core education of every student • nine Special Purpose Grants to recognize the different circumstances faced by students and school boards: i Special Education Grant—a two-part grant.The first part would provide flexible funding to meet the needs of most exceptional students,while the second part would meet the needs of specific students who require specialized high-cost assistance Language Grant—to support a range of programs to help students learn the language of their classroom or a'second language Early Learning Grant—to ensure that school boards have the resources to design early leaming programs that best meet the needs of children in their communities i I I I -3 Learning Opportunities Grant—to support a range of programs designed to help students who are at greater risk of academic failure because of their social and economic situations Geographic and School Authorities Grant—to pay the additional costs faced by boards in rural and remote areas, boards operating small schools or serving sparse student populations, and school authorities Teacher Compensation Grant--to give school boards the funds they need to recognize teachers' qualifications and experience Adult and Continuing Education Grant—to fund education for adults 21 and over Including credit courses leading to an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and non- credit second-language training in English or French; this grant also funds summer school for secondary school students and International-languages instruction (often called "Heritage Languages") Transportation Grant—to pay for bussing and other student transportation School Board Administration and Governance grant—to pay for the cost of trustees, directors and supervisory officers, and central administration of school boards • a pupil Accommodation Grant to pay for building new schools; operating and maintenance costs (heating, lighting, cleaning); repairs and renovations; and capital debt servicing costs - 30 - March 25, 1998 i i Vint the Ministry of Education and Training's World Wide Web site at http://www.edu,gov.on.ca. i COUNCIL INFORMATION 1-6 I Ministry of the Minist6re du Solicitor General and Solliciteur g6n6ral et des � 0 n `fi.a r�• o � Correctional Services Services correctionnels Office of the Bureau du commissaire Fire Marshal des incendies Place Nouveau Building Edifice Place Nouveau 11 �, q 7th Floor 7e dtage 5775 Yonge St 5775 rue Yonge North York ON M2M 4,11 North York ON M2M 4,11 Telephone:(416)3254100 Teidphone: (416) Facsimile: 3253162 T616copieur: �+�j,•t,. t. March 6, 1998 I;j rti p :t' •: t. To: All Municipal Councils and Fire Chiefs Tvir�t""Q Ur! L4 Re: Public Fire Safety Guidelines I am pleased to provide you with two copies of the Guidelines on Municipal Fire Protection that were developed by the Office of the Fire Marshal(OFM). On the reverse side of this letter is an explanatory note on the guidelines. i The OFM involved many stakeholder groups in the guideline development process.Direct consultation took place with the following associations and organizations: • Association of Municipalities of Ontario • Fire Fighters Association of Ontario(volunteers) • Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers • Northern Fire Protection Action Committee of Ontario • Municipal Fire Service Instructors Association • Ontario Municipal Administrators Association • Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention.Officers • Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Association • Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association • Insurers Advisory Organization This package is the first in a series of guidelines that will address some of the more important issues involved in meeting the minimum requirements of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act 1997.They also address issues and processes for assessing existing and restructured fire service delivery systems. The OFM will,upon request, provide advice and assistance in the use and application of these guidelines. Staff of the OFM are also preparing a pilot training program for municipal and fire officials on the use and application of the guidelines. The focus of the training program will be on applying the guidelines as a risk management tool to make informed decisions in determining the appropriate levels of fire protection based on a municipality's needs and circumstances. For those municipalities on the Municom system,there is a link to the OFM home page through the Info Line Section and Protection and Enforcement Service. The guidelines can also be accessed directly on the OFM Website at www.gov.on.ca/OFM. I � The guidelines can be copied and distributed under the following conditions:that the guidelines are not to be altered in any way;that the Office of the Fire Marshal be credited;and that the documents be used for non-commercial purposes only. Yo truly, NOTE: Package available in Clerk's Dept. J.K. Coulson,Manager Risk Assessment,Management &Municipal Reviews Guidelines on Municipal Fire Protection An Objective and Innovative Approach to Public Fire Protection i Background: The Fire Protection and Prevention Act places new responsibilities on municipalities. The Office of the Fire Marshal has a mandate to assist municipalities by providing information that will enable municipalities to make informed choices. Provincial/Municipal Relationship: The provincial-municipal relationship is based on the principle that municipalities are responsible for arranging fire protection services that meet their local needs and circumstances. The primary roles of the province are to provide leadership and support to municipalities in the exercise of this responsibility, and to ensure public safety is not compromised. i Guideline Development: j To assist municipalities in making informed choices for providing public fire protection through objective and innovative approaches, guidelines will be developed for municipal councillors and senior officials, as well as municipal fire departments. These guidelines will be developed and monitored by the OFM in consultation with municipalities, the fire service and other interested groups. This collaborative process will continue to ensure that guidelines evolve to reflect significant trends, changing circumstances and new technology. Strategy: The guidelines represent a major component of the Office of the Fire Marshal's proposed strategy for public fire protection in Ontario. This strategy includes: • clarifying municipal responsibility for local fire protection, while protecting the provincial interest in public fire safety; • emphasizing the benefits of fire prevention and public fire safety education in addition to the traditional fire suppression and rescue roles; • providing municipalities with decision-making tools to help them provide services according to.their own needs.and circumstances; • facilitating more active involvement of the private sector and other community groups in fire prevention and public education. The guidelines provide an avenue of options for municipalities to make informed choices about public fire protection - responsible choices that will not compromise public safety. i 3 � . Ministry of the Ministere du � Solicitor General and Soliiciteur gendrel et des � Ontario Correctional Services Services correctionnels Office of the Bureau du commissaire Fire Marshal des incendies Place Nouveau Building Edifice Place Nouveau 7th Floor 7e dtage 5775 Yonge St 5775 rue Yonge - North York ON M2M 4,11 North York ON M2M 4,11 Telephone:(416) 325-3100 T616phone: (416) 325-3100 Facsimile: (416) 325 3126 TAIBcopieur: (416) 325-3126 . I March 3, 1998 i All Municipal Councils and Fire Chiefs On October 29, 1997, the Fire Prevention and Protection Act (FPPA)was proclaimed into law. The FPPA defines the roles and responsibilities of municipalities and the province for the provision of fire protection services. To assist municipal officials and the fire service in- understanding the intent of the Act,the Office of the Fire Marshal has prepared a short video. The video touches on some of the more significant aspects of the Act, such as new mandatory requirements, and refledts the provincial and municipal partnership in the provision of fire protection services. Included in this package are two copies of the video as well as two copies of the Guidelines on Municipal Fire Protection. The guidelines were developed by the Office of the Fire Marshal for use by Municipal Councils and Fire Officials. An explanatory letter is included with the guidelines. One copy of the package is for the use of the municipal council and the other is for distribution to the fire chief. As some municipalities may have more than one fire j chief, please feel free to-copy the video and guidelines package to suit your needs. Yours truly, r r' Bernard A. Moyle - Fire Marshal of Ontario ii COUNCIL INFORMATION I,4 ORGANIZATION OF SMALL URBAN MU N ICI PALITI FS SECTION OF: ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF ONTARIO OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY: 55 King Street West, Cobourg,Ontario K9A 2M2 Tel. (905)372-4301 Fax (905)372-1533 E-mail: bbaxter @town.cobourg.on.ca March 10, 1998 . i BOOM BUST & ECHO Join us in Huntsville for the Organization' s 45th Annual Conference from April 29th to May 2nd. An outline of the Conference Program is . printed' on the reverse. Registration and accommodation information has been distributed by the Town of Huntsville and inquiries may be directed to David Selby at 1-888=696-4255, Extension 2251. Deerhurst Resort has indicated on the confirmation notice that full payment is required seven days prior to arrival, however, arrangements have been made for payment upon departure, although, cancellation within seven days requires payment for the entire stay. Cheques for registration fees should be made payable to the Town of Huntsville. In addressing AMO' s°restructuring program, the OSUM Executive Committee has confirmed that an election for membership on the Committee will be held during the Conference. Subsequently, the five AMO small urban caucus members and Chairs will be selected from amongst the Committee members . A nomination form is enclosed and will be received by the Executive Secretary until April 17, 1998 . The Executive Committee has also appointed an OSUM Future Task Force which will be reporting during the Conference. The program has a wide variety of timely topics and allows for opportunity for delegate participation. Plan on attending the Conference to obtain current information on municipal issues . I 000 0SUM i ti• i Organization of Small Urban Municipalities i 45TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE TOWN OF HUNTSVILLE Program Outline i WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29TH 3 : 00 p.m. - 9 :00 p.m. Registration at Deerhurst Resort 8 : 00 p.m. Get Acquainted Reception THURSDAY, APRIL 30TH 8 :45 a.m. Keynote Address Dr. David Foot Opening General Session Business Improvement Areas - MMAH Advisor Bob Maddocks Nominations 12 : 15 p.m. Reception and Luncheon - AMO President Michael Power Investment Tools and Tactics - LAS President & CEO Sharad Kerur - Lancaster Investment Counsellor Ken Miner - Wellington County Treasurer Jim Schaefer Fibre Optics and Utility Poles - Utilink Representative Patrick Boshell Meet the Election Candidates FRIDAY, MAY 1ST 9 : 00 a.m. Municipal Act - Chris Williams, Aird and Berlis Tourism - to be announced OSUM' s Future - - Mayor Jack Bawcutt, Town of Paris 12 : 00 noon Reception and Luncheon - Ross Carlin, 0 Canada Foundation Restructuring Implementation - CAO Hugh Thomas, City of Chatham-Kent - Assessment and Tax Ratios - AMCTO - Bob Heil, Haldimand Corporate Manager 7 : 00 p.m. Banquet and "Sing 98" Performance I i THE ORGANIZATION OF SMALL URBAN MUNICIPALITIES 1998 NOMINATION FORM i Nomination for OSUM Committee Member i Name of Nominee: I Representing Municipality of i Is the Municipality a current member of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario? Title: Address : Telephone Number: i Background Information: (municipal service, areas of municipal interest, etc. ) I Nominees should be aware the Organization is not responsible for the cost of expenses associated with organization activities . Signature of Nominee . Signature of Nominator Date Signature of Seconder SM UY: 3-26-98 5;42PM 61399550864 9056234169;# 2 Atomic Energy Control Board COUNCIL INFORMATION I-8 M,"News Relkase i I 98-07 �`p FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 1998 I AECB ANNOUNCES RECENT DECISIONS OTTAWA,—The Atomic Energy Control Board(AEC13)today announced the licensing decisions taken following its meeting of March 24, 1998. PICKERING A AND B NUCLEAR GENERATING STATIONS The Board approved the renewal of the operating licences for Ontario Hydro's Pickering A and B nuclear generating stations,for a one-year term to Match 31, 1999. The Pickering A licence will require that all four reactor units remain in an approved shutdown state,Approval of the Board will be required prior to any future start-up of the units. In granting the licence renewals,the Board recognized that Ontario Hydro is making improvements in management and operational safety at the stations,but that progress is slow and much remains to be done.It therefore-required Ontario Hydro to report back to the Beard in six months on its progress in bringing about the required improvements.In addition,the Board wants Hydro to include in its presentation a report on its program for staff deployment to Pickering B. The Board also added a licence condition requiring Ontario Hydro to provide ftuther information by April 30, 1998,to demonstrate that,with the shutdown of the Pickering A units, the site electrical system is capable of meeting the reliability requirements for power supply to the emergency coolant injection system at Pickering B,In the meantime, Ontario Hydro is not allowed to operate Pickering B in conditions where the required reliability is not assured. The Board noted that an earlier requirement for Ontario Hydro senior management tar',,iS'1'r' i�t;`; �+;4•; confirm the availability of adequate funding and manpower resources to carry out the needed improvements at the Pickering stations has now been met,A letter from the Chairman and te.. President of Ontario Hydro confirming the utility's commitment of adequate funding and: "`''`' 67 resources has been received by the Board, `I!JAL T -�-�—E ?� `:'JS ::.,; tip• i In ruching its decision,the Board also took into account the issues raised by locale-- officials and residents during its public meeting in Oshawa on March 24. i Govemment Qouvernement of Canada du Canada Can `da*'-. v.ivi v 1 0-•4V-00 r u,4orivi r UI%IV0UUVUV"1 0VUU404jQ0j" 0 -Z - I With regard to environmental issues,the Board added a specific licence condition requiring Ontario Hydra to provide by June 30, 1998,a summary of existing environmental j protection programs and policies pertaining to the operation of the Pickering nuclear generating stations, as well as the results of these programs. The Board expects this report to include information on Ontario Hydro's related public information and consultation programs,as well as on its activities involving independent expertise. The Board also requested that AECB staff present to the Board at its August meeting a proposed strategy for developing and implementing an expanded environmental protection regulatory program applicable to all licensees,including a regulatory policy for environmental protection, specific environmental protection standards,and a work plan to ensure that these regulatory requirements would be in place by the time the new Nuclear Safety and Control Act and associated regulations Borne into effect,which is expected at the end of 1998,The strategy should include proposals for consultation with appropriate federal and provincial departments and agencies, other interested parties,and the public. CLUFF LAKE URANIUM MINING FACILITY The Board approved a nine-month extension to the operating licence for the Cluff Lake uranium mine, in northern Saskatchewan. At the January 1998 Board meeting,AECB staff had recommended a renewal of the licence for a 13 month tern,but this recommendation was changed in the staff s March 1998 report to the Board,following the receipt of information concerning a recently detected increase in radium levels in Snake Lake,which is next to the facility's tailings management area. A condition has been included in the licence requiring Cogema to investigate the cause of the increase, and to assess the.impact of the increased radium levels on the environment. The company is also required to develop any necessary mitigative measures and a schedule for their implementation,and to report this information to the Board by June 30, 1998. A number of other licence conditions were also added to address other AECB questions about the safe operation of the facility. i One of these conditions requires Cogema to supply information that demonstrates that the current radiation protection program for underground miners complies with the principle of keeping radiation exposures as low as reasonably achievable(ALARA),At the March 24 Board meeting, AECB stag recommended a three-month extension to its original recommendation of requiring this information by April 1, 1998.While Cogema has been addressing this issue,the extension will allow the company additional time to complete its studies,determine the effectiveness of proposed measures to reduce worker exposures,and identify those measures which will be implemented,If this required information is not submitted and approved by _ �I vvlri v 1 J'-LV QV 1 414-Will 1 VIJitJJJVVV VVJVLVYIVVi" I June 30, 1998,the condition would prevent any further underground mining activities at the site until the company's program is approved. The Board also noted that the company still had not submitted an acceptable revision to its Code of Practice that better reflects existing underground conditions and expectations regarding radiation protection. Since August 1997,Cogema has not been allowed to undertake any new mine development until an approved Code of Practice is in place, An approved Coale of Practice is a requirement of the AECB's Uranium and Thorium Mining Regulations. Another condition restricts the placement of mill tailings in the tailings management area to specific authorized limits. Cogema has previously indicated that it plans to submit a proposal for additional tailings capacity at the site. Guidelines have been prepared for the required Environmental Impact Statement to be submitted by Cogema.The proposal will then undergo both a federal and a provincial environmental assessment.During the assessment process,activities in the tailings management area will be limited to those that are authorized by this extended licence. Any modification will need prior approval of the Board. Finally, Cogema must appear before the Board at its October 1, 1998,meeting to report on its progress in dealing with the AECB's questions related to radiation protection,tailings management, and general project management, ACCELERATOR FACILITY The Board approved a particle accelerator operating licence,for a four-year period, for the first two phases of the commissioning of the Isotope Separator and Accelerator(ISAC) research facility at the Th-University Meson Facility(TRIUMF),in Vancouver.Approval of the AECB will be required prior to commissioning beyond the first two phases. Documents related to AECB decisions are available to the public at the Board's Ottawa offices. -30- Contact; Robert Fotvin Communications Division (613) 995-5894 COUNCIL INFORMATION I- 9 PRESS RELEA E -M ( PUTTING THE GREAT IN GREATER TORONTO For Immecliate Release Friday, March 27, 1998 TORONTO - 'nie Board of Directors of'1'he Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance(0TMA) is pleased to announce today the appointiucnt of Kenneth Copeland as its founding President &: CFO, Anne Golden recommended the creation of a single private/public sector marketing agency fur tlic OTA. The Mayers and Regional Chairs endorsed it. The Boards and Chambers in the GTA are enthusiastic.abc,ut i(. Milt Farrow agreed with it. "And now they Greater Toronto Afarketing,41 ante is open for business" Georges 1'lerheller, lrrlerltrt Chair stated, "N'e are fortuncr to have Kett Copeland as our founding CEO. Ills background in business, tech nologl!,public service,prii,alization and start ups Is just what the GTMA needy. The caliber,profile and cornnitrnent of,11r. Copeland speaks voluates about the Importance of the GT A1ri III trtdaJ,'s fiercely competitive global tnarket for attracting new-In vestments and jobs, The 0TM.A is a cooperative partnership set up by the 29 Municipalities and Regions and the 27 Buurds of Tradc and C'hambcrs of Commerce in the GTA, The mission of the GTMA is, To attract new business to the GTA and to raise the international profile of the C:T,1 as -,i N�,orlcl class business location in order to expand the economy of the region" i "1 am delighted with the appndntntettt of Keen as President&. CEO of the GTMA, Mr, Cvpelatd'.c experience in leading and managing large public and private sector enterprises is e tactly what we need to represent the G7:A itt the international tttarke!. 1 look forward it) }working with the GTMA in attracting jobs and investntent into the Greater Toronto region." stated ltoNvland Fleming,President & CFO, Toronto Stack Fxchange l "Ken Copeland ►dill be a real asset to both the GT.4 and to Prov/nce of Ontario as he brings a wealth of experlettve in both the prh'ate,sector and In the broader public sector. He undenctanA how private and :Public partnerships work, 1 look forward to working closets twills Kett and the G71Vt.4 for the benefit of both the Provlace and the Greater Taranto Area."said Minister Al Palladini, Minister of t:cotionliv I)e%elopment, Trail; and Tourisill. Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance Ste 4040, t•',C). Bc+x 706. C.'onodo (rust Toww 13C:f F'Ic:uH 161 tray Stn:ot, T<,innla,Untorio,Ca-oda MSJ 251 rei: (416) 36(*)•%32(.) =ax {�IIC>l 3C>0 181/ e-moil: Tn:i(nanoQz1s,c:oe ois,on.ca i r t:)4 i • i Page 2 GTMA Press Release 1'gtdng the Gnat!n Greater ramato Friday,March 27, 19% "With an aggressive and action oriented mandate, Ken will build on the work that has already been done by the GTMA and its partners, tie we'll provide the direction and leadership to secure lire GTA as one of the � foremost economic regions in the world."said Mayor Hazel McCallion. Ken Copeland outlined the initial priorities which will lead to full staffing of 15 planned by the second year of operation, We will be targeting specific industries such as information technology, automotive,' medicaUbiotech, financial services, pharmaceuticals, aerospace and arts and entertainment in designated geographic locations in the US.,Europe and Far East. Wherever possible we will use resources within industry and GTA economic development offices to combine with the GTMA specialist to ensure we speak the prospective companies' language,Then we will be able to present compelling economic reasons for the Toronto area supplemented by our recognized lifestyle advantages. i i "Rather than duplicating resources existing in the various cities and regions, our many investors want the GTMA to focus on specific targets and utilize whatever is already available within GTA industry and government, It's simply good business sense,"stated Ken Copeland, Mr. Copeland further added that thr success of similar initiatives in North America and in Europe underscores the impoitance of the G'I'MA and the need to cooperate to sell our many advantages in the Greater Toronto Area, 3o- For further information, please call: ; Kenneth Copeland, President &CEO (416) 360-7320 _4 / Pi Anthony G. Romano, Project Coordinator = - (416) 360.7320 eor a Chair - G g A. Fierh r ll c e , C a - - (416) 861.1351 i KENNETH B. COPELAND 'ETA V CANADA 19Q6- 1997 _',�nu»e,•UUll.utiurt[df"[»tu,(rr',e t't�'il,I u'krnignhwr.Si'�•�'ic•v Jlrrn„�h tHr eYtublts/b»ent qju nrru'nnn-spurt'crq.�lta!i•ory,urutlr.ur President and Chief I':xC10111 Ne Officer,Director Ro-ponsiblc lur revenues of 5962 nlillian;6,200 employes;and air navigution safety. Arranged$3.0 billion In fin.lncini;, Cantrda's large:`(corporate financing. • !(educed capiml expenditures by $1.10 million, total expenses by $60 million, wid total debt by $265 million in 1110 fil:til year of operations• • Managed seam Juss transfer of 6,000 employees h1 new company, • Established corpol,1ty vision and management accountability fl'amework. Developed three-yeur strategic plan including reductions of period expenses and)iendcoum of I8%and caPhal.expenditures by$40() million. VORKFAS' COMPENSATION BOARD 1994 - 1996 Alt ru p-Oj'fdti'Cuttrpvrr,�uNntr n»d rr lrubiUlr»lo».tu'n'lcV1F to llwkmw Gtftuard»!Jlrr flUfrrYt'ujcnllttnpntc'nt Mrntr(uh t„trrq,lr,»wr1/�uPti'rnn,errt ,!'rnr an;J i,rrf,r c,t'r Rrt,nrrir.(ntrtlewA turd serwei del wq y. hair (Acting), President and Chief Exeeulive Officer • Respkin,siblc for revenue.;(11'$1.0 billion;4,600 employees;an investment fluid ul'$7.0 billion; and the strategic dlrcrd on oftlic Bourd of Directors. Aciticved $130 and $500 million operating surpluses,the nest in 13 years. • Developed$495 million per annum turnaround linaneial plan. Led re-engineering of two n,Ijor operating,filnctions, . 'lurned around 4535 million infornl.ltion tecllllology problem project. • Nidnagod two labour contract cyc1cS. i i DIGITAL E( Uuw iE\T CORPORATiON 198.11 - 19011 month,ironed eel y,lhvr r f rc',Im--k,ky,sofr+ra,v,netnor•kirrl; sert'icm. rresident anti Chief F:xQcutive Officer,Canadian Operations International ManagenIC11t Corltcnit(ce,Japatt,Indio,China, Americas,Australin Responsible fail'revalues ol'S I.4 billion and 3,200 employees, • Greu•Canadian rcvcllucs li•om $308 million to$1.4 billion over tht;decade, i lvla:laged exceptional profit record each and every year. Crested 1dV0I1 5ill8 Liil1)p.t1g11$ fUl &Nil use. • Devvloped nee%- inforlhation'reelmology utility rnodel that redefined Hie market, Pir:••cercd acµ• mm-krting concept t'ur channel partners. '3M CANADA 1964 - 1983 j ,assictnnt to the Choir, Presl(leut and C'hiefExecutive Officer Detail Operations, Direct Marketing, Human Resources roduct 11•iatiagement, Product Kirketing Account Mall-Wing, Sates, Maim ractnrijig EDUCATIONAIa BACKGROUND Advanced Manigenlcm Protiram(1'.186), Harvard University IBM !'resident's Cla"(1 178), Harvard !University R.Sc.,Civil Engineering(1964), Univmlfy of M;anitob;t COUNCIL INFORMATION I__10 it V, .17 �if� 4n1 lit [JI, Clarin g ton Museums Clarke Museum & Archives P.O. Box 152, Orono, Ontario, LOB 1 MO (905) 983-9243 E-Mail cma-chin@durham.net The regular monthly meeting of the Clarke Museum&Archives Board of Directors was held at 7:00 PM Tuesday March 3rd., at the Museum in Kirby. #1998-03. PRESENT: Chairman, G. Brian Jung; Vice-Chairman, Valerie St. Croix; Curator, Mark Jackman; Executive Secretary,Donald Igbokwe; Board Member, Angela Harris; Board,Member Les Jagoda; Board Member,Jeff Brooks; Councillor,Troy Young; Councillor,John Mutton; Recording Secretary/Treasurer,-Gavin M. Stephenson ABSENT: Board Member, Paul Reesor Valerie assumed the chair in Brian's absence. T 10/ 1 1 iA.R. K 74i **98-13** Moved by Jeff, Seconded by Donald, to adopt the agenda as presefit6&. Carried. I N A 7LT ERRORS & OMISSIONS The date on page one paragraph one of the minutes of meeting#1998-02 should-read February 3rd not February 2nd. ........... **98-14** Moved by Les, Seconded by Angela, to adopt the minutes of -meeting #1998-02 as corrected. Carried. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES SPECIAL EVENTS Mark noted that the fall bus trip plans have been finalized. The trip will be Saturday September 12, 1998. The trip will be to Gravenhurst and Cookstown. Participants will travel to Gravenhurst and enjoy a lunch time cruise on the Segwun and then continue on 7080 Old Kirby School Road, Hwy '15/115 at lZegion WE 1) Kirby, Ontario i I to Cookstown Antiques. The trip will start at 9:00 AM and conclude at approximately 6:00 PM. The final price for the trip is still being worked out but it will be an all inclusive price (bus/cruise/lunch). i Brian arrived and assumed the chair at 7:09 PM. GAMING INITIATIVE Gavin stated that the letter responding to the request by Marie P. Knight, Deputy Clerk had been sent. INTERNET Jeff has discussed some possibilities for increasing the Museum's presence on the Municipal Web pages with Municipal Staff. John has also talked to Jennifer Cook about tourism guides and changes to the intemet pages for the Museum. NEVADA TICKETS Gavin stated that the forms have been picked up and are in the hands of the Chair of Finance/Fundraising Angela noted that there is to be Finance/Fundraising meeting regarding the Nevada initiative immediately following the Board meeting. CORRESPONDENCE t. Kevin Kuharic, Owner, Gate City Caretakers, <kuharic@ mindspring.com>, thanking Mark for sending a copy of In Repose and detailing an exhibit of 19th Century mourning artifacts at the Telfair Museum, Savannah, Georgia last year. 2. John R. O'Toole, MPP, commending Mark and the volunteers who work on behalf of the Museum for their work in preserving and presenting the heritage of Ontario. TREASURER'S REPORT Gavin presented the month end accounts and expenses for February. i **98-15** Moved by Donald, Seconded by Valerie, that these accounts be paid as presented. (Attached) Carried. i I _ 3 j COLLECTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT Valerie stated that the Collections Committee will be meeting at the Museum tomorrow and will have a report at the next meeting, CURATOR'S REPORT none LONG RANGE PLANNING Mark noted that the existing long range plan was effectively completed with the construction of the Volunteer's Building. It is now time to start the process of preparing a new long range plan for the Museum. He said that the process will likely take most of the remainder of the year. He would like Board members to consider where the Museum will be in five years time and be prepared to discuss their ideas at the next Board meeting. He asked them to remember the impacts that their plans would have on the Museum with respect to finances and resources both material and human. He suggested that they consider the Museum's funding sources and any alternatives, the level of service offered, any emphasis on research,exhibits, or block buster shows. He hopes that the final document can be before Municipal council by the year's end for approval. The long range plan will be something the current Board and the next Board can work towards. OTHER MATTERSINEW BUSINESS John noted that with the recent renovations to the lobby of the Municipal Administration Centre there is a larger display space available and he wondered if the Museum could put in a display during the payment time for the first tax instalment. Mark responded that it would not be possible for the time of the first tax instalment but would be possible when the second instalment is due provided that he can be notified well in advance. Troy asked if the Museum had received any items from the Forestry Centre in Orono, particularly if the Museum would be interested in any of the larger items. Mark responded that the Museum had taken in a large number of items from the Forestry Centre including documents, uniforms, and small implements. He noted that outside displays are high maintenance and deteriorate rapidly. Valerie noted that the Collections Committee would take the suggestion under consideration. i Jeff asked if the sign facing the highway was down. �I i I j - 4— l.e r♦ 1 Mark noted that the sign was blown down some time ago and needs to be replaced. He also noted that the sign facing Old Kirby School Road has also recently been blown down and needs to be replaced. Les said that he would take a look at the buildings and make a report when the weather dries up. II Mark noted that the lottery licence has been purchased and that the lottery tickets would be ready for the next Board meeting. Each member of the Board will receive an initial lot of 100 tickets to sell at that time. The Museum's first Giant Second Hand Book sale will be May 16, 1998 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Museum will begin receiving books for the sale after April 1, 1998. Absolutely NO TEXTBOOKS, ENCYCLOPAEDIAS, or MAGAZINES will be accepted, also any books that are without covers, or which contain mould and mildew will be disposed of as they arrive for health reasons. Brian asked that Mark save a set of more recent encyclopaedias for him should any be donated. Donald noted that the Board's attendance at the last meeting of Council was very poor. Only he and Mark were in attendance when the meeting began. Brian arrived briefly but was unable to stay to make his presentation to Council. Brian apologized for missing the• meeting citing a scheduling conflict and ill children. He is composing a letter of apology to the Council at this time. **98-16** Moved by Donald, Seconded by Troy, that the next meeting of the Board of Directors be held on Tuesday April 7, 1998 at 7:00 PM. Carried. **98-17** Moved by Troy, Seconded by Jeff, that the meeting adjourn at 7:40 PM. Carried. Gavin M. Stephenson, Recording Secretary • l G. Brian Jung, Chairman I Clarke Museum & Archives Accounts for the Month of February 1998. Account Balances as of March 3, 1998. Chequing 4,651.94 Savings 9.79 Fundraisin 352.44 TOTAL $5,014.17 TRANSACTION REPORT - Current Account 01/02/98 Through 28/02198 Running Num Date Payee C Memo Category Amount Balance Opening Balance as of 01/02/98 $5,935.50 Month Ending 28/02/98 205 01/02/98 Gavin Stephenson Recording Secretary expense Administration Expenses: Recordinc -212.50 5,723.00 206 12/02/98 Mark Jackman Mileage Transfer To: Mileage -140.25 5,582.75 207 23102/98 Bell Canada Phone Split -113.75 5,469.00 Administration Expenses : Telephon, -99.01 Taxes: GST -6.94 Taxes: PST -7.80 208 23/02/98 Xerox Canada Copy Charges Split -69.16 5,399.84 Administration Expenses : Photocop, -60.14 Taxes: GST -4.21 Taxes : PST -4.81 209 23/02/98 Grand &Toy Office Supplies Split -91.52 5,308.32 Invoice No. 172656 Administration Expenses : Office Sul -17.25 Taxes: GST -1.21 Taxes: PST -1.38 Invoice No. 172550 Administration Expenses : Office Sul -62.33 Taxes: GST -4.36 Taxes: PST -4.99 210 23/02/98 Consumers Gas Storage Building Split -120.72 5,187.60 Taxes: GST -7.90 Maintenance Expenses : Hydro/Heal -112.82 211 23/02/98 Consumers Gas C ster e-Baikti g- Split -132.75 5,054.85 1n.cc.j'h &C Idlny Taxes: GST -8.68 d Maintenance Expenses: Hydro/Heal -124.07 212 23/02/98 Ontario Hydro Volunteers Building Split -93.78 4,961.07 Taxes : GST -6.14 Maintenance Expenses : Hydro/Heal -87.64 213 23/02/98 Ontario Hydro Main Building Split -155.78 4,805.29 Taxes: GST -10.19 Maintenance Expenses : Hydro/Heal -145.59 214 23102/98 Mark Jackman Petty Cash Transfer To : Petty Cash -100.00 4,705.29 215 24/02/98 Mark Jackman Gift Show Mileage& Expenses Transfer To • Mileage -48.60 4,656.69 Total Month Ending 28/02198 -$1,278.81 GRAND TOTAL -$1,278.81 $4,656.69 TRANSACTION REPORT - Fundraising Account 01/02/98 Through 28/02/98 Running Num Date Payee C Memo Category Amount Balance Opening Balance as of 01/02/98 $353.38 Month Ending 28/02/98 28102/98 Service Charge R Administration Expenses: Bank chat -0.95 352.43 28/02/98 Interest Earned R_ Bank Interest 0.01 352.44 Total Month Ending 28102/98 -$0.94 GRAND TOTAL -$0.94 $352.44 -2- TRANSACTION REPORT - Savings 01/02/98 Through 28/02/98 Running Num Date - Payee C Memo Category Amount Balance Opening Balance as of 01/02/98 $33.84 Month Ending 28/02/98 —VOID— 03/02/98 Municipality of Clarington R Raffel Licence Fundraising for Special Projects: 50 -30.00 33.84 5 19/02/98 Municipality of Clarington R Raffel Licence Fundraising for Special Projects : 50 -22.50 11.34 28/02/98 Service Charge R Administration Expenses : Bank chat -1.55 9.79 Total Month Ending 28/02/98 -$24.05 GRAND TOTAL -$24.05 $9.79 Chairman Chair of Finance Treasurer -3- I MINUTES COUNCIL INFORMATION I=11 MARCH 17, 1998 LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON MEMBERS PRESENT: Jeff Brooks Linda Kiff Mavis Carlton Nancy Miller Janie Dodds Bill Paterson Warner Fehn Victor Suppan Simone Georges Charles Taws Guest: David Jenkins Planning Staff Liaison: Isabel Little Regrets: Councillor Jane Rowe Chair Janie Dodds introduced Guest David Jenkins. ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS TO NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY HALL Janie advised that Brenton Rickard, representing the Newcastle Hall Board, would be attending to discuss the addition proposed by the Hall Board in order to provide a handicapped accessible washroom. LACAC members would be given the opportunity to tour the area. Isabel outlined the renovations presented to the municipality and reported that planning staff had had many discussions with Board representatives in an effort to ensure that the addition would be compatible with the building and not further detract from the outside appearance of the Hall. Following Mr. Rickard's arrival, members toured the location of the proposed addition and renovations. Mr. Rickard advised that it was intended to match the brickwork and re-use the bricks from the demolished toolhouse. Several ill-fitting doors require replacement, but will match those currently in place. Mr. Rickard also advised that it is hoped that the construction will be completed without undue delay. It is the Hall's 75th anniversary on October 24, 1998 and the Board is planning a celebration and various events. 98-07 Approval of the plan of renovations to the Newcastle Community Hall as presented was Moved by Bill Paterson, Seconded by Nancy Miller. CARRIED - I i i i 2 ADOPTION OF MINUTES Page 1: Vic Suppan pointed out that it was only he who had talked to Mr. & Mrs. Taylor regarding designation of their house on Mill Street in Newcastle. Page 2: In the presentation about the Designation process, details of designation would be included in the Offer to Purchase. Page 3: The name of the owner of a house with whom Bill Paterson had been talking about designation was Mr. Dilling. 98-08 Moved by Jeff Brooks, Seconded by Simone Georges, that the Minutes of February 17, 1998 be adopted as amended. CARRIED BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES Clarke Books. Nancy Miller advised that she had two boxes of books. Bill Paterson remarked that a box contained 35 books. It is understood that Tom Barrie also has books and will be returning them. Janie gathering information for an inventory. Nostalgia Days. Celebration of the Orono Community Hall 100th anniversary. The actual dates for the event are Friday and Saturday, May 22-23 from 1-5 p.m. Following the April meeting, Janie will prepare a roster of those able to take part. Costume required. r Heritage Information on Internet. Janie reported this had been discussed with Marketing & Tourism Officer Jennifer Cooke. The pages need some revision. Jeff Brooks to research this, discuss with Jennifer, and bring back suggestions for review by the committee. j TREASURER'S REPORT Linda Kiff reported there was no change in the financial position. Money from the sale of Clarke Books had been received and would be deposited. i I 98-09 Linda moved adoption of the financial report as given, seconded by Vic Suppan. i CARRIED NEW BUSINESS Janie advised she had made a report to Council and at the same time had requested an increase in the number of members. Janie indicated she believed approval would be received. i 3 Janie advised that she had resented the following budget to the Director of Planning g & Development: $2,140.00 Designation Plaques $ 110.00 Rent $ 250.00 Promotion In response to a question, the committee was advised that each plaque costs $250. i This budget has received Planning Department approval. Janie reported that in order to promote the main street,Kevin Anyon from the B.I.A had proposed a walking tour of the King Street along with other streets in_the centre of town. A notice board describing each property had been suggested. Some home owners had been approached and many had agreed. Charles Taws is a member of the BIA and is already working on descriptions. Isabel advised that there are concerns and amendments to By-laws may be required. It was pointed out that at present the proposal is conceptual only and has not yet received approval. It was suggested that it would be a good idea for I.ACAC and the BIA to work together. Item to be discussed later in connection with projects to be undertaken by LACAC. Charles Taws mentioned that he is involved in both committees and that he has reservations about possible conflict. PROGRAM CALENDAR Janie advised that at the April 21 meeting a former Chair of LACAC, Phyllis Dewell, will discuss identifying architectual styles. i The May meeting is scheduled for May 19 but, because of the commitment for the Orono Nostalgia Days on May 22-23, Janie suggested the date should be moved to Tuesday, May 12, 1998, to allow sufficient preparation time. i 98-10 Moved by Warner Fehn, Seconded by Charles Taws, that the May meeting be held on Tuesday, May 12, 1998. CARRIED Recent custom has been that the June meeting is also a social event, and Janie suggested a barbeque at her house. Agreed. Coming events in the Fall were mentioned in which LACAC could participate and possibly raise funds: September Orono Fair October Applefest October 24 Newcastle Community Hall celebration November Possible House Tour I i I 4 A discussion followed about projects that LACAC members might undertake in the coming term: j • House Tour - perhaps establish a theme. Members must be committed and prepared to work. • Preparation of another Picture Board - possibly Clarke properties. • Darlington Book to be rewritten, updated and re-issued - perhaps a joint venture with the BIA. • Directory of Tradespeople - Owners of designated properties could be approached for suggestions. • Guest speakers. • Host a meeting of other LACAC members in the area - perhaps_ Durham Region. Janie requested members to consider the various items suggested for discussion at the April meeting. 98-11 Moved by Bill Paterson that LACAC co-operate with the BIA regarding the walking tour and give them support. Seconded by Warner Fehn. CARRIED I Mavis circulated a column from a recent edition of The Globe & Mail: Lives Lived- Port Hope Architectural Conservationist Marion Garland, author of a booklet on Architectual Terms. 98-12 Moved by Simone Georges, Seconded by Bill Paterson, that LACAC purchase sufficient copies of the booklet. Architectural Terms at $3.00 a copy to be included in each member's information M. i CARRIED Eight copies were available immediately, and a further limited number could be ' I obtained. There being no further business, Jeff moved adjournment of the meeting - Carried. . i NEXT MEETING NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY HALL TUESDAY, APRIL 21,1998 7:00 P.M. i i COUNCIL INFORMATION I=12 We the undersigned would like to take this opportunit�� congratulate Mayor Hamre and Clarington Town Council for your recent decision to vote against a charity gambling casino or i Video Lotte Terminal to be built in the Clarington area. Name Address Signature i l '. L' . Pfchiaar 5 `l L - ail Q, c.:. rN eJ fz 'r e ` �.�-a-:z ._, .t i� '.,4-v-� . i l.•. , 1 l�F - I We the undersigned would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mayor Hamre and Clarington Town Council for your recent decision to vote against a charity gambling casino or Video Lottery Terminal to be built in the Clarington area. �N me Address S' ature ' 11 I J ' 6t,C te- 1 v J t-C_ ' D ka o 1 kAAZ r V Ll y-� IP 1, LV\ � u -a � r"d / v 3b C� We the undersigned would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mayor Hamre and Clarington Town Council. for your recent decision to vote against a charity gambling casino or Video Lottery Terminal to be built in the Clarington area. Name Address Signature 1 •u , lip t &,I(.kA e✓ LL r J� L PH I L L I P MAA2 Inl C _ I -- i We the undersigned would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mayor Hamre and Clarington Town Council for your recent decision to vote against a charity gambling casino or Video Lottery Terminal to be built in the Clarington area. Name Address Signature � •t� i I Y11`c`n \J CAP,J 4 r ` !!�� V I p v l ' n i C-_,A fiT�I ? EtL4L P&' L� �1 (k Y- _ 4 7S}n) J-<�-onctay. 6L �k 5 =%Ner\ r0 AcX�FY� _ i j COUNCIL INFORMATION P p �- G I-13 4a H A Ontario dro �� / � 1;1;, �, FEBRUARY 1998 REPORT CARD Pickering Nuclear Generating Station PERFORMANCE REPORT CARDS are published monthly by Ontario Hydro Nuclear(OHN)to measure the effectiveness of its operations. The performance of OHNs nuclear stations is evaluated against nuclear industry standards. The figures displayed reflect two months in 1998 exceptfor those quarterly measures, as indicated Note: Performance listed worse than target is not an indication that reactors are unsafe. OHN Performance Index The OHN Performance Index is an overall nuclear index based on nine measures indicators used by OHN Performance Index the World Association of Nuclear Operators. The nine performance measures included in this index 100 are: 81 Capability Factor Unplanned Capability Loss Factor Reactor Trip Rate v Safety System Performance Thermal Performance Fuel Reliability a Chemistry Performance Collective Radiation Exposure Industrial Safety Accident Rate 53.1 53 The quarterly performance index is 53.1, based on figures from 1997's final quarter.The station target for the same quarterly period was 53. Performance Indicator(Units) Q4/97 Q4/97 Performance* a ==i Actual Target x #t<f OHN Performance Index (Out of 100) (Nine standard industry 0 0 i€t >' performance measures, reported quarterly. Numbers are for Pick Year Pick hxhrstry fourth quarter 1997) 53.1 53 Meets target to Date Target Media, Public Safety With the exception of AECB reportable events and OP&P noncompliance, the other indicators either met, or were better than, target. Of the 51 reportable events, approximately 40% are from past years, associated with plant configuration not meeting design documenta- tion. Analysis of the other noncompliances identified the need to improve self-checking and written communication in the maintenance area. Initiatives are in place to address each of these issues. Reactor Trip Rate Performance Indicator(Units) YTD YTD Performance* Actual Target 1.0 1 *'AECB Reportable Events(# per station) (Arty event that the 0.8 AECB has determined must be reported to them) 51 38 Worse than target OP&P Noncompliance(# per station) ('The number of occasions when operating policies and principles related to 8 5 public safety it-ere not met) 4.0 2.4 Worse than target o. Reactor Trip Rate(4/7,000 hrs critical) (The number of n unplanned automatic reactor shutdowns) (see chart) 0 1 Better than target L o Special Safer• System Performance(sys/stn/yr) (The 0 number of spa tal safety systems which exceeded their)early u c 0 ?[ unavailabilin•target) 0 1 Better than target " 0 AECB Commitments Met % (Compliance to the original Pick.).•ar Pick Industry ( )( p to[kite Taige! Median and retired nLw--lear safety commitment to the AECB) 100 100 Meets target i Production Performance Production performance is measured solely on the Pickering B units, and was better than target for Capability Factor Februan•. There have been no unplanned outages to date in 1998.All four A units were safely shut down at the end of December 1997, and will remain shut down for the remainder of 1998. 100 82.8 Performance Indicators(Units) YTD YTD Performance 69.4 Performance* 64.4 � Actual Target 50 Net Electrical Production TWh '•' ( ) (The electrical energy generated by OHN, minus station needs) 2.0 1.9 Better than target Capability Factor(%) (Amount of energy capable of being w produced per tenth as a percentage of perfect performance, assuming no external constraints, eg. transmission '==s'>-"•.> limitations) (sir chart) 69.4 64.4 Better than target U 0 Total Outage drays(per unit)(Number of days reactor Pick tin Fiat Industry is nor operatutV 16.2 20.2 Better than target w tax rargei Media, I "Four kv&--highly significant-,significant:an cventor adverse condition not * Performance Results to Pickering Target Environment REPORT CARD FEBRUARY 1998 Low and intermediate level radioactive waste produced was worse than target, largely due to the increased disposable waste generation from the aggressive outage program and station cleanup efforts. The hydrazine discharge mentioned at Pickering in the January Report Card was not a Reportable Spill.The dose to the public indicator, which is measured quarterly, was better than target, and the 1998 OHN target for MOE reportable spills is still being determined and will appear in subsequent report cards. Performance Indicators(Units) VTD vTD Actual Target Performance* ' Radioactive Waste Produced (m') (The total volume of low and intermediate-level solid radioactive waste produced) 698 563 Worse than target Dose to Public (mrem/facility) (Theoretical public exposure, based on measured radiological emissions) (Reported quarterly. Numbers are for fourth quarter 1997) 0.64 2.5 Better than target MOE Reportable Spills (ft/year) (Number of spills reported to the Ministry of the Environment and recorded as a "reportable spill.') 0 TBD Employee Safety Industrial Safety. All indicators were better than target. Accident Rate 1.0 � I Performance Indicators(Units) VTD VTD 0 Actual Target Performance* 0 0.46 Collective Radiation Exposure(rem/unit) (The potential 3 0.38 40 radiation exposure to all on-sire personnel and visitors) 8.2 10.3 Better than target iIndustrial Safety Accident Rate (N/200k workhours) (The �+ number of accidents that result in lost time work, restricted work injuries or fatalities per 200,000 hours worked) 0.38 0.46 Better than target Accident Severity Rate (days/200k workhours) (The 0 number of days lost to injuries per 200,000 hours worked) 3.2 8.0 Better than target P;et.Year Pict. (IdllSffy to Uwe TaTri Median Pickering Nuclear Facts Station In-Service Maximum Capac- Gross Capability Net Energy (GWh) Date ity Rating Net Factor Since in Since in Service (MW) Service (%) P1 July 29 1971 515 63.6 74,586 P2 Dec. 30 1971 515 60.7 70,293 P3 June 1 1972 515 69.3 79,287 P 4 June 17 1973 515 66.9 73,297 P5 May 10 1983 516 77.4 50,990 P6 Feb. 1 1984 516 81.6 51,290 P7 Jan. 1 1985 516 82.1 48,166 P 8 Feb. 28 1986 516 77.3 41,373 Glossary of Terms m' cubic metres WANO World Association of Nuclear Operators rem roentgen equivalent man(measure of AECB Atomic Energy Control Board radiation on the body) L Litres k mrem millire . LILRW Low and Intermediate Level Radioactive Watt base unit of electrical capacity Waste Produced GWh gigawatt hour TWh terrawatt hour MWh megawatt hour kWh kilowatt hour *Performance Results to Pickering Target For more information please call: 1-905-837-7272 i Ontario Hydro FEBRUARY 1998 i REPORT CARD Ontario Hydro Nuclear PERFORMANCE REPORT CARDS are published monthly by Ontario Hydro Nuclear(OHN)to measure the effectiveness of its operations. The performance of OHNs nuclear stations is evaluated against nuclear industry standards. The figures displayed reflect two months in 1998 except for those quarterly measures, as indicated Note: Performance listed worse than target is not an indication that reactors are unsafe. OHN Performance Index The OHN Performance Index is an overall nuclear index based on nine performance measures OHN Performance Index used by the World Association of Nuclear Operators.The nine measures included in this index are: 100 Capability Factor Unplanned Capability Loss Factor Reactor Trip Rate Safety System Performance Thermal Performance Fuel Reliability k 81 Chemistry Performance Collective Radiation Exposure Industrial Safety Accident Rate a 58 60 The OHN performance index is calculated quarterly. The current index of 58 is based on 1997's fourth quarter figures. The quarterly OHN target for the same period was 60. Performance is below target, in part, because of less than expected electrical production performance at all locations, except Pickering. a Performance Indicator (Units) Q4197 Q4/97 Performance* 0 0 Actual Target OHN Performance Index(Out of 100) (Nine standard industry OHN Yew OHN hxfustry performance measures,reported quarterly.Numbers are for to W/c 7mrgel Median fourth quarter 1997) 58 60 Worse than target Public Safety The reactor trip indicator reflects an occurrence that took place in January -there were no occurrences in February-and this item is expected to improve over the course of the year. The number of AECB reportable events was slightly worse than target in February. The percentage of AECB commitments met- while still worse than target in February -showed an improvement over January. Both these issues are being addressed. i Reactor Trip Rate Performance Indicator(Units) YTD YTD Performance* 2.0 Actual Target **AECB Reportable Events(# per station) (Any event 1.12 that the AECB has determined must be reported to them) 29 27 Worse than target OPRP Noncompliance(# per station) (The number of v .9 1.0 1.0 occasions when operating policies and principles related to a 0.8 public safety itYre not met) 2.75 1.17 Worse than target H Reactor Trip Rate(#/7,000 hrs critical) (The number of o °0 unplanned automatic reactor shutdowns)(see chart) 1.12 1.0 Worse than target 105 ° Special Safer System Performance (syslstnlyr) (The ° 0 number of special safety systems which exceeded their OHN Yrar OHN hutusiry yearly unavn/lability target) 0.0 0.2 Better than target io Date Rvgel Medim AECB Commitments Met(%)(Compliance to the original and revised mtaear safety commitment to the AECB) 94 100 Worse than target Production Performance Performance was worse than target, due primarily to unplanned outages at Bruce Unit 4 and Capability Factor Darlington knit 2, and continued work throughout February on Bruce Unit 6. The Darlington unit was brought back into service on February 27,and work was progressing on Bruce Unit 6. 100 82.8 i 79.2 Performance Indicators(Units) YTD YTD Performance* Actual Target o 66.3 Net Electrical Production (TWh) (The electrical energy o 50 generated by OW minus station needs) 9.9 11.3 Worse than target Capability Factor(%) (Amount of energy capable of being produced per.°onth as a percentage of perfect performance, assuming no eternal constraints, eg. transmission A a t-_ limitations)(see chart) 66.3 79.2 Worse than target U 0 Total Outage days(per unit) (Number of days reactor OHN Dar nHN Wmary is not operatagl 18.6 14.1 Worse than target a Dale Targel A*duvt •*Four levels:highly significant;signifiicanran event or adverse condition * Performance Results to OHN Target not significant try itself,but with potential to be more significant;a minor condition. = i REPORT CARD FEBRUARY 1998 Environment The radioactive waste indicator was worse than target due primarily to waste produced from outages and general station cleanup. The dose to the public indicator, which is measured quarterly, was better than target. There was one reportable spill of spent boiler cleaning solvent at the Nuclear Waste Management Division at the Bruce site. Immediate steps were taken to contain the discharge. The hydrazine discharge mentioned at Pickering in the January Report Card was not a Reportable Spill. The 1998 OHN target for MOE reportable spills is still being determined and will appear in subsequent report cards. Performance Indicators(Units) YTD YTD Actual Target Performance* Radioactive Waste Produced (m') (The total volume of low and intermediate-level solid radioactive waste produced) 1017 903 Worse than target Dose to Public (mrem/facility) (Theoretical public exposure, based on measured radiological emissions, reported quarterly. Numbers are for fourth quarter 1997) 0.77 2.5 Better than target MOE Reportable Spills (fl/year) (Number of spills reported to the Ministry of the Environment and recorded as a "reportable spill') 2 TBD Employee Safety The Industrial Safety Accident Rate was worse than target, reflecting lost-time and restricted-work Industrial Safety injuries. The other two indicators were better than target. Accident Rate 2.0 Performance Indicators(Units) YTD VTD 1.60 Actual Target Performance* 0 Collective Radiation Exposure (rem/unit) (The potential radiation exposure to all on-site personnel and visitors) 7.4 9.4 Better than target 3 Industrial Safety ?accident Rate (#/200k workhours) (The o 60 number of accidents that result in lost time work, restricted work N injuries or fatalities per 204,000 hours worked) 1.6 0.6 Worse than target 40 Accident Severity Rate (days/200k workhours) (The number of days lost to injuries per 200,000 hours worked) 5.0 5.5 Better than target vii 0 OHN Fear OHN Gdustry to Date Target Atediart Ontario Hydro Nuclear Facts iStation In-Service Maximum Capac- Gross Capability Net Energy (GWh) Date ity Rating Net Factor Since in Since in Service (MW) Service (%) i P1-4 1971 to 1973 2,060 65.1 297,462 P5-8 1983 to 1986 2,064 79.6 1.43,653 B1-4 1977 to 1979 3,076 68.3 316,198 i B5-8 1984 to 1987 3,440 82.9 295,702 D1-4 1990 to 1993 3,524 74.5 126,591 Glossary of Terms m' cubic metres WANO World Association of Nuclear Operators rem roentgen equivalent man(measure of AECB Atomic Energy Control Board radiation on the body) L Litres mrem millirem LILRW Low and Intermediate Level Radioactive Watt base unit of electrical capacity Waste Produced GWh gigawatt hour TWh terrawatt hour MWh megawatt hour kWh kilowatt hour * Performance Results to OHN Target For more information please call: 1-800-263-9000 i Ontario Hydro FEBRUARY 1998 REPORT CARD Darlington Nuclear Generating Station PERFORMANCE REPORT CARDS are published monthly by Ontario Hydro Nuclear(OHN)to measure the effectiveness of its operations. The performance of OHNs nuclear stations is evaluated against nuclear industry standards. The figures displayed reflect two months in 1998 except for those quarterly measures, as indicated. Note. Performance listed worse than target is not an indication that reactors are unsafe. OHN Performance Index The OHN Performance Index is an overall nuclear index based on nine performance measures used OHN Performance Index by the World Association of Nuclear Operators. The nine performance measures included in this 100 index are: Capability Factor Unplanned Capability Loss Factor Reactor Trip Rate v 81 Safety System Performance Thermal Performance Fuel Reliability a 62 Chemistry Performance Collective Radiation Exposure Industrial Safety Accident Rate 57.9 The quarterly performance index is 57.9, based on figures from 1997's final quarter.The station target for the same quarterly period was 62. 0 Performance Indicator (Units) Q4/97 Q4/97 Performance* x <}:ire O 0 Actual Target •'- ORN Performance Index(Out of 100) (Nine standard industry tort.Year sari Median performance measures,reported quarterly.Numbers are for to Uarc 7brgct M Med fourth quarter 1997) 57.9 62 Worse than target Public Safety With the exception of OP&P noncompliance, all indicators in this section either met, or were better than target. Performance Indicator(Units) YTD YTD Performance* Reactor Trip Rate Actual Target **AECB Reportable Events(# per station) (Any event that the 1.0 AECB has determined must be reported to them) 12 21 Better than target 0,8 0.8 OP&-P Noncompliance(# per station) (The number of occasions when operating policies and principles related to public safety rtYre not met) 3 1 Worse than target .5 Reactor Trip Rate (#n,000 hrs critical) (The number of c unplanned automatic reactor shutdowns) (see chart) 0.0 0.8 Better than target a Special Safety System Performance(sys/stnlyr) (The o number of special safety systems which exceeded their yearly 0 o unm-ailability target) 0 0 Meets target 0 0 0.0 AECB Commitments Met(%)(Compliance to the original Wart.Year tort. K--� and revised tnxdear safety commitment to the AECB) 100 100 Meets target to Date Target Mediae Production Performance All production performance indicators were worse than target due to an outage and repair work on Unit 2 from January 6 to February 27. The other three units operated at 98 per cent power during Capability Factor February. 100 85.9 i 76.5 82.8 Performance Indicators(Units) YTD YTD Performance* Actual Target a Net Electrical Production TWh he electrical energy 50 :>i•::> generated by OHN, mints station needs) 3.8 4.2 Worse than target Capability Factor(%) (Amount of energy capable of being produced per o3onth as a percentage of perfect performance, assuming no eternal constraints, eg. transmission litn=iotu) (see chart) 76.5 85.9 Worse than target U 0 = Total Outage days(per unit) (Number of days reactor bad.Yew Dwi t,a„ury is"operaturg) 13.8 8.9 Worse than target to bate Target Median **Four levels:highly significanr significant;an event or adverse condition not - * Performance Results to Darlington Target i REPORT CARD FEBRUARY 1998 Environment The 1998 OHN target for MOE reportable spills is still being determined and will appear in subsequent report cards. The other two indicators were better than target. I I Performance Indicators(Units) YTD YTD j Actual Target Performance* Radioactive Waste Produced (m') (The total volume of low and intermediate-level solid radioactive waste produced) 97 108 Better than target Dose to Public (mrcm/facility) (Theoretical public exposure, based on measured radiological emissions, reported quarterly. Numbers are for fourth quarter 1997) 0.58 1.0 Better than target MOE Reportable Spills (#/year) (Number of spills reported to the Ministry of the Environment and recorded as a"reportable spill.") 0 TBD Employee Safety One lost-time accident contributed to the Industrial Safety Accident Rate being worse than target Industrial Safety this month. The Accident Severity Rate nearly met its target. The other performance indicator Accident Rate measured -collective radiation dose -was better than target. 1.0 .90 Performance Indicators(Units) YTD YTD 0 Actual Target Performance* � j Collective Radiation Exposure(rem/unit) (The potential 0 50 3 radiation exposure to all on-site personnel and visitors) .40 3.9 8.3 Better than target .� Industrial Safety Accident Rate(#/200k workhours) (The o° !number of accidents that result in lost time work, restricted 0ork injuries or fatalities per 200,000 hours worked) 0.9 0.5 Worse than target Accident Severity Rate (days/200k workhours) (The number 0 I of days lost to injuries per 200,000 hours worked) 3.2 3.0 Worse than target Dart.Year Dart (idw•uy to Dwe Target Me�ao Darlington Nuclear Facts i Station In-Service Maximum Capac- Gross Capability Net Energy (GWh) Date ity Rating Net Factor Since in Since in Service (MW) Service (%) _ I DI Nov. 14 1992 881 79.1 31,674 D2 Oct. 9 1990 881 60.7 33,711 D3 Feb. 14 1993 881 83.8 32,104 D4 June 14 1993 881 81.2 29,103 I I Glossary of Terms m' cubic metres WANO World Association of Nuclear Operators rem roentgen equivalent man(measure of AECB Atomic Energy Control Board radiation on the body) L Litres mrem millirem LILRW Low and Intermediate Level Radioactive Watt base unit of electrical capacity Waste Produced GWh gigawatt hour TWh terrawatt hour MWh megawatt hour - kWh kilowatt hour * Performance Results to Darlington Target For more information nlease call- 1-RDfl-4F 1-0(114 Ontario Hydro�/ FEBRUARY 1998 REPORT CARD Bruce Nuclear Generating Station Units 1-4 PERFORMANCE REPORT CARDS are published monthly by Ontario Hydro Nuclear(OHN)to measure the effectiveness of its operations. The performance of OHNs nuclear stations is evaluated against nuclear industry standards. The figures displayed reflect two months in 1998 except for those quarterly measures, as indicated Note: Performance listed worse than target is not an indication that reactors are unsafe. OHN Performance Index The OHN Performance Index is an overall nuclear index based on nine measures used by the World OHN Performance Index Association of Nuclear Operators. The nine measures included in this index are: 100 Capability Factor Unplanned Capability Loss Factor Reactor Trip Rate 81 Safety System Performance Thermal Performance Fuel Reliability Chemistry Performance Collective Radiation Exposure Industrial Safety Accident Rate a 53 '';''i The quarterly performance index is 50.8, based on figures from 1997s final quarter. The station 50 50.8 Is<1 = target for the same quarterly period was 53. ;` o r: ss Performance Indicator(Units) Q 4/97 4/97 Performance* a < '€ ,t:.i Actual Target "{' ' ;,;f :g> g o o =.5 OHN Performance Index(Out of 100) (Nine standard industry `£{'"' performance measures reported quarterly.Numbers are for &MCC 1-4 Mice M bxdrslry fourth quarter 1997) 50.8 53 Worse than target Da!a° mrse/ Mcarai Public Safety There were 12 AECB reportable events in February, down significantly over January, resulting in Bruce 1-4 performing better than target for this indicator. The reactor trip indicator continued to be worse than target because of an occurrence reported in January. There were no reactor trips in February, and corrective actions are being analyzed to improve start-up processes. Reactor Trip Rate 4.47 Performance Indicator(Units) YTD YTD Performance* iActual Target 4 **AECB Reportable Events(# per station) (Any event that the AECB has determined must be reported to them) 42 44 Better than target OP&P Noncompliance(#per station) (The number of occasions when operating policies and principles related to public safety uere not met) 0.0 10.0 Better than target 2 Reactor Trip Rate (#n,000 hrs critical) ('The number of a•� unplanned awomatic reactor shutdowns) (see chart) 4.47 0.8 Worse than target a H 0.8 0.8 Special Safety System Performance (syslstnlyr) (The number I- o of special sqj&o,systems which exceeded their yearly unavailability O c target) 0.0 0.3 Better than target °0 0 AECB Commitments Met(%)(Compliance to the original °'^ ttnKe 1-4 as htdusuy and revised mclear safety commitment to the AECB) 0 100 Worse than target Yea to Tagef Medimr Date Production Performance Performance was worse than target due to a continued unplanned outage on Unit 4. Capability Factor 100 81 82.8 _i Performance Indicators(Units) m WD Performance* 3'?> Actual Target 50 Net Electrical Production TWh (The electrical ener 41 ( ) gY generated by OHM minus station needs 0.9 1.7 Worse than target Capability Factor(%) (Amount of energy capable of being produced per percentage of perfect performance. .00nth as a reenta e o eet assuming no eternal eonstralnts, egg transmission els limaatio- sex charll 41 81 Worse than target Total Outage days(per unit)(Number of days reactor DD+voe 1-4 Brwe D Itk*uy j is not openathte 34.9 22.9 Worse than target Year a Tager Med; # fait Four levels:bighlysignificanr significant;aneventoradverse condition not * Performance Results to Bruce Units 1-4 Target ..,...:r,....ti..—it L......;A...,........,i.,,ti.--- �.,,;....----a;...... REPORT CARD FEBRUARY 1998 Environment The 1998 OHN target for MOE reportable spills is still being determined and will appear in subsequent report cards. The other two indicators were better than target. Performance Indicators(Units) YTD YTD Actual Target Performance* Radioactive Waste Produced (m') (The total volume of lost, and intermediate-level solid radioactive ivaste produced J 101 120 Better than target Dose to Public (mrem/facility) (Theoretical public exposure, based on measured radiological emissions, reported quarterly. Numbers are for fourth quarter 1997) 0.3 1.0 Better than target MOE Reportable Spills (#/year) (Number of spills reported to the Ministry of the Environment and recorded as a "reportable spill') 0 TBD Employee Safety All indicators were better than target. Industrial Safety i Accident Rate 1.0 Performance Indicators(Units) YTD YTD 80 Actual Target Performance* o 73 Collective Radiation Exposure (rem/unit) (The potential radiation exposure to all on-site personnel o and visitors) 7.8 11.1 Better than target .40 Industrial Safety Accident Rate (#/200k workhouTs) (The $ number of accidents that result in lost-time work, restricted N work injuries or fatalities per 200,000 hours worked) 0.73 0.8 Better than target Accident Severity Rate (days/200k workhours) (The number of days lost to injuries per 200,000 hours worked) 0.0 6.0 Better than target 0 Bnrcr 1-4 Bnrcr 1-4 lydesvy Yeario Rvgei Medim) Date • f Bruce Units 1-4 Nuclear Facts Station In-Service Maximum Capac- Gross Capability Net Energy(GWh) Date ity Rating Net Factor Since in Since in Service (MW) Service (%) i B1 Sept. 1 1977 769 67.2 78,822 B2 Sept. 1 1977 769 61.1 65,785 B3 Feb. 1 1978 769 74.0 89,450 B4 Jan. 18 1979 769 70.4 82,140 i Glossary of Terms m' cubic metres WANO World Association of Nuclear Operators rem roentgen equivalent man(measure of AECB Atomic Energy Control Board radiation on the body) L Litres mrem millirem LILRW Low and Intermediate Level Radioactive Watt base unit of electrical capacity Waste Produced GWh gigawatt hour TWh terrawatt hour MWh megawatt hour kWh kilowatt hour * Performance Results to Bruce Units 1-4 Target Ontario Hydro FEBRUARY 1998 � REPORT CARD Bruce Nuclear Generating Station Units 5-8 PERFORMANCE REPORT CARDS are published monthly by Ontario Hydro Nuclear(OHN)to measure the effectiveness of its operations. The performance of OHNs nuclear stations is evaluated against nuclear industry standards. The figures displayed reflect two months in 1998 except for those quarterly measures as indicated. Note: Perfornlance listed worse than target is not an indication that reactors are unsafe. OHN Performance Index I The OHN Performance Index is an overall nuclear index based on nine measures used by the OHN Performance Index World Association of Nuclear Operators. The nine measures included in this index are: 100 Unit Capability Factor Unplanned Capability Loss Factor Reactor Trips 80.0 81 Safety System Performance Thermal Performance Fuel Reliability Chemistry Performance Collective Radiation Exposure Industrial Safety Accident Rate The quarterly performance index is 71.5, based on figures from 1997's final quarter.The station target for the same quarterly period was 80. )..if;. 0 Q4/97 Performance* >:I= Performance Indicator (Units) Q4/97 ? a ;l z Actual Target OHN Performance Index(Out of 100) (Nine standard industry O 0 fl EM performance measures,reported quarterly.Numbers are for Basra 5-8 Bruce 5-8 hidusiry fourth quarter 1997) 71.5 80 Worse than target Year lo Tager Median � Dare Public Safety With the exception of AECB reportable events, all indicators in this section either met, or were better than, target. The AECB report- able events were generally ones of lesser significance and reflect an enhanced emphasis on reporting events, even those of a minor nature. Performance Indicator nits * Reactor Trip Rate (Units) S°I'D YTD Performance Actual Target **AECB Reportable Events(# per station) (Any event 1.0 1.0 that the AECB has determined must be reported to them) 43 33 Worse than target 0.8 OP&P Noncompliance(#per station) ('The number of occasions when operating policies and rind les related to p p trl�? public safety wee not met) 4 5 Better than target Reactor Trip Rate(#!7,000 hrs critical) ('The number of unplanned automatic reactor shutdowns) (see chart) 0.0 1.0 Better than target Special Safety System Performance (s s/sht/ r) (The number > ;;r E~ o o special sai� f pe ..ry systems which exceeded their yearly unavailability target) 0.0 1.0 Better than target 9 °o, 0.0 `_ AECB Commitments Met(%)(Compliance to the original 0 " and revised ns�tear safety commitment to the AECB) 100 100 Meets target Bran s� erwa s e Median Fear to Tame! Median Dore i Production Performance Production performance was worse than target due to the planned outage and repair on Unit 6 i continuing throughout February. Capability Facto!' 100 82.8 Performance Indicators nits * 82'0 (Units) I'TD YTD Performance 66.6 Actual Target Net Electrical Production(TWh) (The electrical energy o 50 ed b OHM, minus station needs 8e� y ) 3.2 3.5 Worse than target `o Capability Faemr % Amount o energy ( ) ( f rgy capable of being produced per.math as a Pe raenta g e of perfect performance, u =2i iljl assuming no eternal constraints, eg transmission = '' limitations)(see chart) 66.6 82.0 Worse than target o >;i Total Outage days(per unit Number of days reactor °1 0 is not operotvtg9 19.8 8.8 Worse than target &KV sdBro«s.s 11 duxry rear to Target Median Dare "Four levels:highly significant:significant;anevcntoradverse condition not * Performance Results to Bruce Units 5-8 Target significant by w elf,but with potential to be more significant;a minor condition. REPORT CARD FEBRUARY 1998 Environment The reportable spills indicator reflects a minor release of a refrigerant in January, not previously reported. The 1998 OHN target for MOE reportable spills is still being determined and will appear in subsequent report cards. The other two indicators were better than target. Performance Indicators(Units) YTD YTD Actual Target Performance* Radioactive Waste Produced (m') (The total volume of low and intermediate-level solid radioactive waste produced) 120 125 Better than target Dose to Public (mrem/facility) (Theoretical public exposure, based on measured radiological emissions reported quarterly. Numbers are for fourth quarter 1997) 0.3 2.5 Better than target MOE Reportable Spills (#/year) (Number of spills reported to the Ministry of the Environment and recorded as a "reportable spill') 1 TBD Employee Safety One lost-time injury, and the continuation of some work-restricted personnel,resulted in the Industrial Safety Industrial Safety Accident Rate being worse than target. The other two indicators were better than target. Accident Rate 4.2 4.19 Performance Indicators(Units) YTD YTD Actual Target Performance* V Collective Radiation Exposure(rem/unit) (The potential radiation exposure to all on-site personnel o and visitors) 7.1 11.4 Better than target 3 Industrial Safety Accident Rate (9/200k workhours) (The c number of accidents that result in lost time work, restricted work Q 80 j injuries or fatalities per 200,000 hours worked) -- 4.19 0.80 Worse than target 40 Accident Severity Rate (days/200k workhours) (The number of days lost to injuries per 200,000 hours worked) 2.2 6.0 Better than target = 0 I >tf> Bruce 5-8 Brun 5.8 Industry Yeario Target Medimt Dale Bruce Units 5-8 Nuclear Facts Station In-Service Maximum Capac- Gross Capability Net Energy (GWh) Date ity Rating Net Factor Since in Since in Service (MW) Service (%) I � ' _ I B5 Mar. 1 1985 860 83.8 80,362 B6 Sept. 14 1984 860 79.7 77,676 ' B7 Apr. 10 1986 860 83.8 72,094 B8 May 22 1987 860 84.8 65,570 i Glossary of Terms j m' cubic metres WANO World Association of Nuclear Operators rem roentgen equivalent man(measure of AECB Atomic Energy Control Board radiation on the body) L Litres mrem millirem LILRW Low and Intermediate Level Radioactive Watt base unit of electrical capacity Waste Produced GWh gigawatt hour TWh terrawatt hour MWh megawatt hour kWh kilowatt hour * Performance Results to Bruce Units 5-8 Target For more information please call: 1-519-361-3492 Council Communications for Direction April 14, 1998 Number Suggested Disposition D - 1 THAT the correspondence dated March 19, 1998 from Henry Nixon regarding the Official Plan Amendment Application submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Lishman,be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT Henry Nixon be advised of Council's decision. D -2 THAT the correspondence dated March 14, 1998 from Lucy Woods regarding the Official Plan Amendment Application submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Lishman,be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT Lucy Woods be advised of Council's decision. D - 3 THAT the correspondence received from Rick Morrison,Library Board Chairman, forwarding the 1998 current budget to the municipality,be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Treasurer for inclusion in the preparation of the 1998 current budget; and THAT Rick Morrison be advised of Council's decision. D-4 THAT the correspondence dated March 31, 1998 from Mery Bowen, Regional Assessment Commissioner regarding a waiver of notice and minutes of settlement, be received; THAT the Clerk be authorized to execute,on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington,the Waiver of Notice and Authorization to the Regional Assessment Commissioner to enter into settlements of complaints against assessments or palpable errors on the assessment roll of the municipality for the 1998 taxation year; and THAT Mery Bowen be advised of Council's decision. i i I Council Direction - 2 - April 14 , 1998 D - 5 THAT the correspondence dated March 24, 1998 from Jean Paul and Kara Ann Nadeau regarding the rezoning application submitted by Glen and Barbara Parks, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file; and I THAT Jean Paul and Kara Ann Nadeau be advised of Council's decision. D - 6 THAT the correspondence dated March 19, 1998 from Bob Panizza, Town Clerk, Town of Markham regarding Fast Day in recognition of the efforts being made by Canadians for North Korean Famine Relief,be received; THAT April 27, 1998 be proclaimed"Fast Day"in the Muncipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy;and THAT Bob Panizza be advised of Council's decision. i D- 7 THAT the correspondence dated March 9, 1998 from Suzanne Routh, Canada Book Day Coordinator regarding Canada Book Day,be received; i THAT April 23, 1998 be proclaimed"Canada Book Day"in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Suzanne Routh be advised of Council's decision. D- 8 THAT the correspondence dated March 30, 1998 from Ken and Robyn Flute regarding the rezoning application submitted by Glen and Barbara Parks, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT Ken and Robyn Flute be advised of Council's decision. I D - 9 THAT the correspondence dated March 24, 1998 from Joe and Marilyn Dieleman regarding the rezoning application submitted by Glen and Barbara Parks, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT Joe and Marilyn Dieleman be advised of Council's decision. j Council Direction - 3 - April 14, 1998 j D - 10 THAT the correspondence dated March 31, 1998 from David and Heather McArthur regarding the rezoning application submitted by Glen and Barbara Parks, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT David and Heather McArthur be advised of Council's decision. I D - 11 THAT the correspondence dated April 2, 1998 from Steve and Karen Carruthers regarding the rezoning application submitted by Glen and Barbara Parks, --- be received; I THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT Steve and Karen Carruthers be advised of Council's decision. D - 12 THAT the correspondence dated April 1, 1998 from Myra and Joe Bailie regarding the rezoning application submitted by Glen and Barbara Parks, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT Myra and Joe Bailie be advised of Councils decision. i D - 13 THAT the correspondence dated March 18, 1998 from David Ehler regarding the rezoning application submitted by Glen and Barbara Parks, , I be received; I THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file; and I THAT David Ehler be advised of Council's decision. i i i i Council Direction - 4 - April 14, 1998 D - 14 THAT the correspondence dated April 3, 1998 from Joe Braccia, Fundraising Coordinator, Durham East,Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario requesting permission to hold the Big Bike for Stroke Event on Sunday,May 31, 1998 be received; THAT permission be granted for this event provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Public Works Department; and THAT Joe Braccia be advised of Council's decision. D - 15 THAT the correspondence dated March 28, 1998 from C. Gushulak, Secretary, Navy League of Canada regarding Navy League Tag Days,be received; THAT permission be granted for the Navy League of Canada to hold their annual Navy League Tag Days during the period October 1 to 3, 1998,in the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT C. Gushulak be advised of Council's decision. THAT the correspondence received from The Honourable Cam Jackson,Minister Responsible for Seniors regarding Seniors' Month 1998,be received; THAT the month of June 1998 be proclaimed Seniors' Month in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Clarington Older Adults for consideration; and THAT The Honourable Cam Jackson be advised of Council's decision. i D - 17 THAT the correspondence dated March 27, 1998 from Cora Hallsworth, Co-ordinator, Waste Reduction Week,Recycling Council of Ontario,regarding Waste Reduction Week '98, be received; THAT the week of November 2 to 8,'1998 be proclaimed"Waste Reduction Week" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works for review and consideration of the appointment of a Waste Reduction Week Co-ordinator; and i THAT Cora Hallsworth be advised of Council's decision and the municipality's grant process. I i Council Direction - 5 - April 14 , 1998 D - 18 THAT the correspondence dated March 25, 1998 from D.F. Pritchard regarding the municipality's property standards by-law,be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Clerk to be considered in conjunction with the review of the property standards by-law in light of the new legislation proposed by the Province of Ontario;and THAT D..F. Pritchard be advised of Council's decision. i D- 19 THAT the correspondence dated March 26, 1998 from Trudie Reid,Executive Director,AIDS Committee of Durham regarding HIV/AIDS Awareness Week,be received; THAT the week of September 27 to October 3, 1998 be proclaimed"HIV/AIDS Awareness Week"in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Trudie Reid be advised of Council's decision. D - 20 THAT the correspondence dated March 30, 1998 from Roy Stewart, Chairman, Canada Indivisible requesting Council's endorsement of a resolution pertaining to a Unity Resolution be received; and THAT Roy Stewart be advised that the Municipality of Clarington,at their meeting held on January 26, 1998,passed a resolution pertaining to this matter and that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to him. D - 21 For the direction of Council. I i i I COUNCIL DIRECTION '27 C A-4 /le,` 4, L a� 17 p djll- -A '4 I II COUNCIL DIRECTION D_2 yG �fc�r�nr��'ccrl%t S-t Y1 G,,1 V,(le, MAR L i L '�/1 �e s y.,�a.� MAR 9@ur`+ y1198AHhW 1998 To whom it may concern, In this letter I would like to demonstrate my views toward the proposed building site of the Lishman Fur Garment Factory. I feel very strongly about this situation, not only due to the fact that I grew up and lived beside Wilmot Creek for twenty-five years, but also because of what the idea entails. As a pre-school teacher for the YMCA I am familiar with children and their interests, as well as what activities are enriching for optimal development and well-being. Outdoor exploration, including the study of nature regarding land, soil, birds, animals, waterways, fish, and other wildlife is a very important part of childhood learning and exploration to understand the world around them. As a child, I, along with my brother and sisters, explored the wilmot creek and area on a daily basis. The Outdoor Education Centre, located immediately across the road, allowed schools access for field trips regularly. It was from my exploration of this natural habitat that I learned the information and skills I have used in teaching science and nature lessons in the classroom as well as when working in YMCA Outdoor Exploration Summer Camps. As well as putting a "damper"on the future of children's enjoyment and learning, the development of this land will be very detrimental to the plant and wildlife that thrive there. 'We have to seriously think about whether it is worth taking over this valuable land. If we keep developing at the present rate we will not have enough natural resources to survive ourselves, let alone plants and animals. This is not an isolated case. It is happening worldwide. I once read an article entitled "Earth's Vital Signs"during my on-going pursuit toward attaining my B.A. through night school. It mentioned the fact that"each year,thousands of plant and animal species disappear, many before they are named or cataloged ...All human activities affect the earth's physical condition." Thousands of lakes are biologically dead, as well as creeks and streams. (Lester R. Brown et al. in Sources-Notable Selections in Sociology. Finsterbusch & Schwartz. 1993. The Dushkin Publishing Group Inc. Guilford, Conneticut. U.S. p.29f The outcome of this factory will be most likely an economic success, but sometimes we need to think about health and welfare before money. The building of this factory will disrupt the natural habitat of innumerable species. The Wilmot Creek is one of the healthiest creeks with the highest abundance of fish and trout varieties. Let's work together in order for it to remain so. _ Sincerely, i - Lucy Woods i COUNCIL DIRECTION D=3 '0' Clanngton Public Libras Y Telephone:(905)623-7322 Administration:(905)623-9742 Fax:(905)623-9905 62 Temperance Street,Bowmanville Ontario,Canada LIC 3A8 March 18, 1998 Patti Barrie,Clerk Council of the Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville,Ontario L1C 3A6 Dear Ms.Barrie: i At its regular meeting of February 25,1998, the Clarington Public Library Board adopted a 1998 current budgei. The Board approved this budget for submission to Council. The Library Board's current budget request for 1998 is$1,085,574.00. This request is hereby submitted to Council in accordance with By-Law 85-85. The detailed budget adopted by the Board is background material for this request. That documentation has been submitted directly to the Municipal Treasurer for inclusion in the overall current budget presentation materials which will come before members of Council in the course of the budget process. In submitting this budget the Library Board strives to continue to offer quality public library service to all residents of the Municipality. Members of the Library Board look forward to an opportunity to discuss this request with members of Council during the budget process. ------- Your incerely, Rick Morrison, Library Board Chairman cc Bill Stockwell,C.A.O. — Marie Marano,Treasurer - _ i COUNCIL DIRECTION 0-4 Assessment Region No. 13 Region d'Lvaluation N° 13 Regional Municipality of Durham Municipalitb R6gionale de Dur ,`y// Ontario Office Galleria Suite 170 Office Galleria Bureau 170 419 King Street West 419 rue King ouest APR 0 1 1998 Oshawa ON L1J 2K5 A Osh a O L1J 2K5 , Tel(905)432-8444 I(905) 44�� Fax (905) 432-1071 T6I6c(905)432�d7'I' �� MUNICIPALITY OF CL.ARI:',UTON FINANCE . DISTRIBUTION ORIGINAL:file or-- March 31, 1998 CC:1)Deputy 2 Accountant 3)Pur.Mgr. a)Payroll Ci'K r1-5))TTax Co—ll.. 61 ) 7L Ms. Marie Marano Treasurer The Corporation of The Municipality of Clarington . 40 Temperance St. Bowmanville, Ontario L 1 C 3A6 Dear Ms. Marano: Re: Waiver of Notice Minutes of Settlement f Please find enclosed a copy of correspondense to myself from the Assessment Review Board requesting municipalities to consider the enclosed Waiver of Notice and Authorization to the Regional Assessment Commissioner. I would appreciate your response prior to May 15, 1998. -- 1 Yours truly, GLER� gY o IN AL Mery K. Bowen Regional Assessment Commissioner Enclosures i Assessment Review Commission de ribvislon Board de 1'6valuation fonciLre �! 121 floor Street East 121 rue floor 3rd floor TroisiPme stage e I Toronto ON M4W 3M5 Toronto ON M4W 31V15 Tel. (416)314.6900 Tcl. (416)314.6900 Ontario Fax. (416)314-6906 T616c. (416)314.6906 Toll Free 1-800-263.3237 Sans Frais 1.800-263-3237 March 25, 1998 MAR 2 1998 Mr. Mery Bowen RAO #1.3 puR Regional Assessment Commissioner, Region#13 419 King Street West Office Galleria, Suite 170 Oshawa Centre Oshawa ON L1J 2K5 Dear Mr. Bowen: Re: Municipal Waiver of Notice authorizing the Commissioner to enter into Settlements on their behalf under Sec.39.1 and Minutes of Settlements under Sec. 33, 34,40, 40.1 To assist in the timely processing of Notice of Settlements under Sec. 39.1, and Minutes of Settlement under Sec. 33, 34, 40 and 40.1 of the Assessment Act, the Board is again compiling a list of the municipalities which have signed Authorizations to the Regional Assessment Commissioner to enter into settlements of complaints on their behalf. 1. Municipalities will have the choice of waiving their right to notice under the new Sec. 39.1 of the Act, allowing the RAC and the assessed person to reach a settlement prior to a complaint and fee being filed with the Board, and the Board will issue a Notice of Decision to change the roll in accordance with the settlement; or 2. If Municipalities do not waive their right to notice under the new Sec. 39.1, the RAC will provide a copy of the negotiated Notice of Settlement to the Board and to the Municipality(on behalf of the Board) which will include a 21-day appeal period in which the Municipality may file an appeal and fee to the Board if they object to the settlement. If no appeal is filed, the Board will issue a Notice of Decision. 3. Municipalities will also have the choice of waiving their right to notice under Sec. 33, 34, 40, allowing the RAC and the assessed person to sign Minutes of Settlement for an appeal, and the Board will issue a Notice of Decision. Where there are two or more complaints filed against a single property, all complainants must sign Minutes of Settlement for the property to allow the Board to dispose of all complaints at the same time. i 4. Municipalities will also have the choice of waiving their right to notice under Sec. 40.1 allowing the RAC and the assessed person to sign Palpable Error Minutes of Settlement providing no appeal has been filed with the Board. The Board will issue a Notice of Decision without a hearing. 5. If the Municipalities do not sign the authorizations, they must sign the Minutes of Settlement, or the Board will schedule the property in a hearing. - I i - 2 - I Please forward the enclosed authorization form to all municipalities within your assessment region for signature. The Board would request all authorizations be returned by May 15, 1998. Yours truly, / J 4 I Annette Robinson, Manager, Complaints &Appeals Encl. Copy: R. py Owen D. Guild M. Gamble T. Camacho D. Kydd i I i ARB207b (03/98) i Assessment Review Commission de r6vlsion Board de revaluation fonciere 121 Bioor Street East 121 rue Bioor est 3rd rd floor Tro roisieme etage 1 Toronto ON M4W 3M5 Toronto ON M4W 3M5 ®®® Tel. (416)314.6900 Tel. (416)314.6900 Ontario Fax. (416)314.6906 Telec. (416)314.6906 Toil-free: 1-800-263-3237 Sans Frais 1.800-263-3237 WAIVER OF NOTICE and AUTHORIZATION TO THE REGIONAL ASSESSMENT COMMISSIONER i Regarding Settlements Under Sections 39.1, 33, 34, 40 and 40.1 of the Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter A 31, as amended I The Municipality of hereby authorizes the Regional I Assessment Commissioner for Region No. 13 to enter into settlements of complaints against I assessments or palpable errors on the assessment roll of this municipality for the 1998 taxation year, on behalf of the municipality, without a hearing, pursuant to subsection 4.1 of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, under the sections specifically identified below: I Section 39.1 (reconsideration Notice of Settlements) Yes No i Section 33, 34, 40 (Minutes of Settlements) Yes No Sections 40.1 (palpable errors affecting value) Yes No Signed authorizations already in effect for prior taxation years will continue to be in effect until all related complaints are resolved, unless revoked in writing. Municipal Clerk or Other Authorized Officer Date i ARB207A(03/98) i i ._. . -- .. _, _ ..._.._...._ ........,._ ,.,.. . ,,,,. ..., .. r.wo I V1 COUNCIL DIRECTION D-5 • I i I Tuesday, March 24, 1998 RE: Proposed zoning by-law amendment, submitted by Glen and Barbara Parks,that would change the zone category of a 0.83 ha parcel of land located in Part Lot 20, Concession 7,former township of Darlington... Mayor Diane Hamre Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1 C 3A6 Attention: Mayor Diane Hamre Dear Mayor Hamre, It has been brought to my attention that Glen and Barbara Parks have submitted a proposal to the Planning Department for a by-law amendment, that, if accepted would change the zone category of a 0:83 ha (approx. 2 acre) parcel of land located in Part Lot 20, Concession 7, former Township of Darlington, from "Residential Hamlet exception (RH-3) to an appropriate zone to permit the development of one (1) additional single detached lot. I am opposed to Mr. and Mrs. Parks' proposal and would like to go on record as such. I've been a Police officer in the Region of Durham for 20 years. About 10 years or so ago, while driving around, I came across the Village of Enniskillen and thought to myself, "there's no nicer spot in Durham!" With it's rolling.hills, quiet country atmosphere, general store, conservation area and unique homes I instantly knew that I would like to one day move into this community with my wife and raise our children here to "get away" from the City of Oshawa and live in the country. Eight years ago, my wife and I did just that. We've seen a few changes since becoming residents of Enniskillen, but it still has a uniqueness to it that goes beyond words. We chose to build a home on Sunny Ridge Trail for its beauty and tranquility. What appealed so much to us were the large lots and lovely homes on this street. We didn't want to live "next door" to someone; a little space between homes appealed to us and still does. Sunny Ridge Trail has only a few large lots left to be purchased and it is an attraction to many whom we see driving by on summer days and at Christmas time, admiring the views that we've come to enjoy so much too. I liken the appearance of Sunny Ridge Trail somewhat to the south end of Old Scugog Road, south of Taunton Road where the larger, unique homes have been built. These areas are appealing to many and invite others to visit our communities, often with the intent to move into the area themselves. Severing the lot as proposed by Glen and Barbara Parks will immediately change the i i i • Page 2 March 25, 1998 unique appearance of our neighbourhood and create an unbalanced and unappealing look. I suggest it will ultimately affect potential outsiders from moving into our area because of this as well. Undoubtedly, the "ripple affect" of such a decision will likely set precedence for others to follow and it is my understanding that 4 lots on our street could easily be divided if such a by-law is implemented, I hear some of my neighbors talking about their "large luxury homes", but to us it is a matter of keeping large appealing lots that attract people to this community and creates within the home buyers a feeling that this particular street, "Sunny Ridge Trail" is in itself an attraction to move into Enniskillen. Potters Lane was subdivided and it now no longer has the symmetry it was intended to have. There are many areas in this community as well as neighboring communities that offer one acre parcels of land. To now move away from the intended 2+ acre lots intended for our street would have strong, unappealing consequences to all of us, including the Municipality. What will result will be much smaller homes mixed in with larger homes, smaller lots mixed in with larger lots, Our whole community will loose a lot of appeal and it is in my opinion that if this is allowed to happen, future growth in our area will be affected. I am not going to"throw stones", so to speak at the reason(s) the Parks have put forth this proposal, I'm certain they have their motives for doing so, I sincerely believe however, that the wants of this couple if allowed to proceed will affect the wants and expectations of many, including ourselves, who are opposed to this proposal. You don" have to look too long at our lovely area and envision what it will look like if this proposal is accepted by council and planning. It just won" look right and we'll all stand loose. _ I am very willing to discuss this matter personally with you and would welcome a call from you regarding this matter. If you can see it through our paradigm, I'm sure you'd understand how we all feel. Thank you for.hearing us out. You may reach us at 263-2468. 1 hope to hear from you. Sincerely, Jean Pau and Kara Ann Nadeau DI 0 I i COUNCIL DIRECTION D-6 4 CORPORATE SERVICES COMMISSION Clerk's Department I , March 19, 1998 j To: Municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area Dear Sir/Madam: RE: PROCLAMATION r`'tc 'c� MONTH OF APRIL- `NORTH KOREAN FAMINE MONTH' APRIL 27 - 'FAST DAY' OUR FILE: 7.6 This will advise that the Council of the Town of Markham, at its meeting held on March 10, 1998,passed the following resolution with respect to the subject matter: ,WHEREAS the famine in North Korea is killing millions of children and elderly people; I AND WHEREAS approximately$400,000,000 is needed in order for the residents of North Korea to survive this year; I WHEREAS a group called `Canadians for North Korea Famin AND e Relief has been formed to raise funds to assist North Korea; NO W THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the month of April 1998 be proclaimed as North Korean Famine Relief Month in the Town of Markham and April 27 be proclaimed as `Fast Day'in-the Town of Markham in recognition of the efforts being made by Canadians for North Korean Famine Relief; AND THAT Members of Council be invited to participate in the fundraising events being held throughout Toronto and York Region.on Fast Day,April 27, 1998; Town of Markham Anthony Roman Centre 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham, Ontario ario 47 9W3 1 ti Municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area Page 2 AND THAT other municipalities in the GTA be invited to participate in such events and to proclaim `Fast Day'in their municipalities; AND FURTHER THAT the MPs for the ridings of Markham, Thornhill and Oak Ridges be so advised." Council of the Town of Markham respectfully requests and would appreciate your consideration of the foregoing resolution. I Sincerely, . 4 Bob Panizza To«m Clerk /lh i i ' I I i COUNCIL DIRECTION D_7 CANADA BOOK DAY A Z 3 pril X IAMyI gun 3 March 9, 1998 MAR 2 6 1998 Your Worship, ,40Njr,1PAL1TY OF CLARiNGTA MAYOR'S OFFIGE We are calling on mayors across the country to officially declare April 23, 1998 as Canada Book Day. "Give One, Get One, Read One," is the motto of Canada Book Day, an exciting, nation-wide event that celebrates and promotes Canadian authors,publishers,libraries and booksellers. The brain-child of author Lawrence Martin,Canada Book Day is held on April 23 to correspond with UNESCO-declared"World Book Day."The aim of Canada Book Day is to laud reading, writing and book buying.Under the sponsorship of The Writers' Development Trust, a national charitable organization dedicated to the advancement and nurturing of Canadian writers and writing, this event is a grassroots fest dedicated to the love of Canadian books. Please find enclosed a sample proclamation issued by the City of Langley last year. You may adapt this example to a format which suits your particular town or city. Once you have issued your own version of this proclamation,please fax a copy to our office at(416) 504-9090. Here are some ways in which you can help promote Canada Book Day! • Put up the posters we have provided all over your City or Town Hall, the Chamber of Commerce and local community centres. • Have a display of Canadian books. Present visitors with a.book. • Contact your school boards and trustees. Get them involved. • Exchange books with a mayor from your twin city or neighbouring city. j • Develop a bookstore map in your city. Go to a bookstore on that day. • Invite local authors for an official reception. • Send out an announcement and your proclamation on Canada Book Day. We look forward to receiving your official proclamation and any other details about'youil �L participation in Canada Book Day 1998.For more information about Canada Book DaSc,;pleas % _ contact us at (416) 504-8222 or visit our web site at www.sites.sympatico.ca/bookday^ Sincerely, U_ Suzanne Routh Canada Book Day Coordinator For more information please contact The Writers' Development Trust - 24 Ryerson A enuE. Suite 201, Toronto, Canada M5T 2P3 • (416) 504-8222 • Fax (416) 504-9090 • «•ww-.5rmpatigo-,,caa/bo�kdV�/ ._ cLVY INV- OP• ,AN Cit y of Lan l Y g e� . r British Columbia PROCLAMATION t WHEREAS Canada Book Day is a gift-giving day, an occasion when Canadians are encouraged to give books as presents. AND WHEREAS Canada Book Day celebrates books and the love of reading with events across Canada. NOW THEREFORE, L Marlene Grinnell, Mayor of the City of Langley,DO HEREBY PROCLAIM Wednesday,April 23, 1997 at ) "Canada Book Day" and encourage all residents to participate in the Festival of Canadian Authors and Theatre Sports at the Willowbrook Shopping Centre. i .. 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Their proposed amendment would see the lot size of part lot 20,Concession 7 change from 2 acre(RH_3)to two 1-acre parcels(RH) The subdivision on Sunny Ridge was planned and envisioned as a deluxe estate lot subdivision with 2-3 acre lots and 2500 sq. ft of homes.The street is almost complete. We feel that the lots that are left should adhere to the laws that have been in affect for 8 years. There are other lots that are available in Enniskillen that are 1 acre. Why change the zoning in a neighbourhood that is almost complete? You most ask yourself why the Parks want to change the zoning when last fall they were ready to build on their 2 acre lot?Are they doing this for personal profit at the expense of everyone else that has invested in the neighbourhood? I i Sincerely. K. RY Ken and Robyn Flute. A, w CC. r' TO: j Ms. Diane Hamre,Mayor Ms. Marc•Novak,Regional Councillor ; y Mr. Jim Schell,Local Councillor { I COUNCIL DIRECTION D_9 APR 6 U� APR 0 1 1998 March 24, 1998. 2 PM 98 �n��N;�� A1.iT`! Or GI API NGTON Joe & Marilyn Dieleman, N�iAYCR S OFFICE AC .�, Part Lot 20 Conc. 7 File No. DEV 98-010 To Planning Department and Councillors: Re: Rezoning Lot Glen & Barb Parks i Ten years ago we purchased our lot on Sunny Ridge Trail. We had to move twice and wait for the road to be put in but it was worth it to us. At that time j their were many other lots available in the surrounding area to chose from. We chose this area mainly because of the size of the lots that were going to be developed and the size of the homes that were going to be built on the lots. Also being adjacent to the conservation area was important to us in that there would be no additional development going to happen in the future. We were attracted to Mr. Goheen's final plan of there being walk ways to the woods behind us. "We had a dream". Also we were very impressed with the engineers j involvement in the placement of the homes on the lots. It makes for a well planned community in comparison to some others in the area where every one has their ow-n ideas ie: in some places houses are set back twice as far as their neighbours. Definitely Sunny Ridge Trail was going to be "unique" and one of a kind. When we purchased the lot there was a restriction that we had to build within a two year time limit and that Mr. Goheen had the option of buying back the lot. Every little detail had been considered in our opinion to assure that the finished package was completed as planned. There was a building boom at that time and no one could have guessed what was to finally happen. Now it is eight years later and we now find ourselves still on Sunny Ridge Trail still waiting to see "Our Dream" come true. Fourteen out of the twenty two lots have built a home on them. Obviously they have similar dreams or they would also have chosen some where else to live. Of the remaining seven empty lots six of those choose to keep the original purpose of this subdivision. The owners of every house and lot on this street oppose the rezoning of the two acre . lot that Mr.& Mrs. Parks own and also their original intent was to build on the two acre lot and have the same dream as every one else. Is this fair to those of us who are already here? Not only will it totally take away the uniqueness of the street in that there will be two one acre lots but it has a domino effect in that others will see this and start to buy in here with that intention as well. The subdivision agreement has expired and the town only requires that 1184 square feet be built. Some houses in here are almost 4000 square feet. Just because it can be done doesn't mean it should be done in all cases there is exceptions to everything. We feel that the main purpose of Sunny Ridge Trail should remain and be given the time by the town to successfully complete its original intended purpose when it was also the town's original purpose as well. For those that want only one acre lots there are many of them available in the surrounding neighbourhoods mixed in with two acre lots already set up that way from the beginning. Why now spoil it for those of us who have,been here all these years waiting to see the finished product of Sunny Ridge Trail. As residents of Sunny Ridge Trail we strongly oppose the rezoning of any lots on our street. -- - — - - -- - - -------- Sincerely t)IS-�r `' = , 'ON „, - Joe & Marilyn Dieleman. , . a i COUNCIL DIRECTION D_10 IR " " ('1 T I APR 6 2 03 ��` gijN IPALIV 4i CLAR'01TOR —MAYOR'S QFFIGE Phone 263-4331 j i tS"11 DA March 31, 1998 Planning Department Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario LIC 3A6 Attention: Bob Russell We wish to express our opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment,submitted by Glen and Barbara Parks that would change the zone category of a 0.83 ha(approx. 2 acre) parcel of land located in Part Lot 20, Concession 7, former Township of Darlington from "Residential Hamlet Exception(RH-3)"to an appropriate zone to permit the development of one additional single detached lot.. i In 1988 we put in an offer to purchase a parcel of land on Sunny Ridge Trail knowing that the Township had requested as a preference that this subdivision be unique in that all the lots would be about 2 acres or larger. We saw this as a special place in which to raise our children. The Township entered into an agreement with the developer as to what Sunnyridge Trail would look like. To change this initial agreement with whom either bought or built originally for the sake of one family is a breech of trust to the original residents. The Parks bought within the subdivision when the Developers restrictions were still in place and saw here as somewhere to live knowing that it would remain as they had purchased. Upon selling this home they wished to remain in this unique area and purchased a 2 acre lot, drilled a well and dug the hole for the new foundation.. Why should one family be granted the right to change the expectations of the remaining families for which they once shared the same vision? Should this proposed zoning by-law amendment be passed there remains 4 lots that could also be subdivided_ Where is the long range planning that was in place at the time the Developer and the Township agreed to this specific unique subdivision known as Sunny Ridge Trail. I I If the Parks desire a 1 acre lot and to live within Enniskillen there is presently 18 such lots available in the north end of town. This subdivision is also design with a cull-du-sac as is this one. Your support in keeping our community as was the vision of the Township,the Developer and the original land owners would be seen as a continuance in the faith we have in the Township of Clarington to honor the agreements it makes. David and Heather McArthur I c.c Mayor Dianne Hamre Mary Novak Jim Schell Jane Rowe Troy Young Charlie Trim John Mutton O—M lu c i - I i FROM : STEVE CARRUTHERS CARRUTHERS PHONE N0. : 905 2632083 Apr. 02 1998 11:07PM P1 COUNCIL DIRECTION D_11 Steve & Karen Carruthers APR 6 2 01 PM '98 April 2, 1998 Diane Hamra, John Mutton, Mary Novak, Jane Rowe, Jim Schell, Charile Trim, Troy Young ' .^ j Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1 C 3A6 i Dear Members of Clarington Council, As a resident of Sunny Ridge Trail and on behalf of my wife Karen Carruthers we Ere sending this letter to state our strong apposition to the proposed rezoning put forth by Glen and Barbara Barks to rezone Lot 1 into two one acre lots. (Rezoning file 98010) The original plan of subdivision called for the minimum of two acre lots with other restrictions such as a minimum of 2,500 square foot homes with other quality standards also implemented for the neighbourhood. It is our understanding that the Barks wish to sever lot 1 and then build a 1,200 square foot bungalow, This would not adhere to the original restrictions for the neighbourhood. All of the present homes have been build to the standards and the esthetic value has been set for the neighbourhood. i We will be making a formal presentation at the public meeting on April 6, 1998. At that time we will present several more points which apply to this issue. i Our main goal is to mathtain the integrity of our neighbourhood. i Your time to consider our concerns would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, ..�01 ��-z� I Steve & Karen Carruthers - - - ._....._. _ _ ............� I COUNCIL DIRECTION D_12 , N' � i April I, 1998.Planning Department APR Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville,Ontario LIC 3A6 !,� `: u, id�a1'ul;'J ofnGE Mr. Bob Russell I APPLICATION TO SEVER LOT 41 ON SUNNYRIDGE TRAIL ENNISKILLEN As you are no doubt aware an application will be made on April 6, 1998 at the Townships Committee Meeting to sever the above lot in our neighborhood. We were one of the first purchasers of land and one of the first to build a home in the sub division.To that end we have a number of valid reasons why the Township should deny this application. 1. The original intent of the developer and our selves was to build a home of at least 2,500 square ft on a 2-acre lot. In fact we had to have the plans of the house and its position on the lot approved by the developers Engineer before we could obtain approval to build. 2. We agreed along with the rest of our new neighbors to abide by these regulations because we believed them to be the Townships regulations for new development in the area. We also believed it was the townships desire to maintain the esthetic value of the community. 3. There is total agreement by the 12 present families living in the neighborhood that if this application goes through it will destroy the original intent and esthetic value of our community. 4. The "Parks"who are making the application to split Lot#1 in fact lived in the community themselves for a number of years. They surly must have realized they were living in a community that desired such a setting and values. To accommodate their request at the sacrifice of 12 families would be a travesty of justice. I 5. Now that the recessions is over it's very likely our community will attract more homebuilders that wish a two-acre lot. Splitting lot#1 will certainly deter such future homebuilders and have a negative impact on future development. i I It is our expectation that as selective representat xja.of..the..peopI". n--the-community you would deny this r, application. IST aM UTiC�N `~ t ACC K. B ; f i yra oeBailie CC: Mayor Dianne Hamre Mary Novack Jim Schell . Jane Rowe Troy Young Charlie Trim ` John Mutton i .._......._.._......_...,_. ..f Mar-18-98 12 : 53P P.01 COUNCIL DIRECTION D-13 GLORY ENTERPRISES All the Gonvenlences of Nome AM 1�pb; lt'WA14�1--io4t '104MAI� DAM EHLEn Partner Ck47MOVIV Wp, '��1,711' -Y Or-C-L.All- INGTOR QtM�M�rVIV kv/77 ,71 A i 07- (WV91S' �MC- OP fiC (Wt4t VA-11 CA1 /71 6,,9�0 Sr770 G&4;V61r-s - 11-V IRE 777� rA11W1 /A/77ZFWPr--/�' 11-OlNt-S 0 g7o OA k)14,1, OlvF7� 77k- V4- - � OP 7HC-- 14AEA f'� 5 ��;QN/S (20 7z) Al 7T7`6—: MAO ol G i i COUNCIL DIRECTION D=14 Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario I April 3, 1998 Mayor Hamre and Council Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance St. Gi Bowmanville, ON 1 C 3A6 Dear Mayor Hamre, I would like to inform you about an exciting fund raising program, the BIG BIKE FOR STROKE EVENT, which is scheduled to visit Bowmanville Sunday May 31, 1998. The BIG BIKE is a thirty-seat cycle which carries teams of twenty-nine riders plus one driver provided by the owner of the BIG BIKE. Participants are asked to raise a minimum of$50.00 in pledges to ride. It is an excellent community wide event which helps build team spirit and always attracts media attention. This provides an excellent return for both participating teams and the hosting community. In 1996, two Bowmanville teams successfully participated in BIG BIKE. Last year's plans were postponed due to road construction along the desired route. This year things are back on track as we are anticipating that more organizations will join in the fun. An insurance certificate will be completed in the name of the Municipality of Clarington if this is deemed necessary by your office. In addition,we will request a police escort in order to ensure the safety of our ride. We will be setting our route after consulting with the Durham Regional Police and would be pleased to forward a map to your attention once this process is complete. We look forward to receiving your response to this request. Also, if you feel the Municipality might be interested in entering a team this year, we would be pleased to send you an information kit along with all necessary materials. Thank you for your Durham East 340 King St. W. continued support. Oshawa. ON L1J 2J9 Sinc rely P-(905)571-1582 r r F-(905)721-0 l 1 1 Shoks Fan 1a d C ru L. [W,I,—K—bm 10747 MN FMWI Joe Braccia Fundraising Coordinator Durham East HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO Heart&Stroke Healthline—disease and lifestyle information service: 1-888-HSF-INFO I COUNCIL DIRECTION D_15 it NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA BOWMANVILLE BRANCH APR 6 2 01 PIS 98 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps PO. BOX 491 �� 39g8 BOWMANVILLE,ONT. L1C 3Z2 I ;AI�pJlC1PALt fY OF GLARING i OR j MAYOR'S OfFiGE March 28,1998 Mayor and Members of Council, ;.>r r, Town of Clarington, ��L J, Bowmanville Dear Mayor and Councillors, We wish to request permission to hold Navy League Tag Days once again this year during the period October 1- 3, 1998. All proceeds are i used exclusively for our local 279 Bowmanville Sea Cadet Corps. Our cadets continue to be pleased to serve and represent the Town whenever possible. We thank you for your consideration in this matter. Yours Sincerely, fS,/T �T 10 N C Gushulak Secretary .. - i i i ! i COUNCIL DIRECTION D-16 SENIOR$` MONTH 1 998 i WHEN? APR 6 2 02 PM '98 Seniors' Month in Ontario is celebrated during June of every year. WHERE? Provincial and local celebrations are being planned throughout the province. As celebrations are confirmed, the Office of the Minister Responsible for Seniors will develop a catalogue of events taking place throughout the province. These events will be posted on the office's web site http://www.gov.on.ca/healtMeniors. THE THEME? Seniors are an important and integral part of Ontario's way of life. This year's Seniors' Month celebrations will highlight the contributions seniors make to our society and ways that we can all work towards ensuring seniors' quality of life. In order to achieve these goals, each week in June will have a theme. [NTERGENERATIONAL WEEK(June 1 — June 7, 1998) The first week of June will focus on intergenerational activities. Seniors and younger populations of Ontario are valuable resources to one another in a variety of ways. This week will highlight opportunities for seniors and youths to come together to help one another. CAREGIVERS' WEEK(June 8 —June 14, 1998) The second week of June will be Caregivers' Week. This will provide Ontario with an opportunity to appreciate and celebrate families, seniors, informal and formal caregivers who assist seniors with their daily lives and enhance their quality of life. i SAFETY AND SECURITY WEEK(rune 15 — June 217 1998) The third week of June will be Safety and Security Week. This will giv01STPa. ,�^}°_ Ontario an opportunity to highlight efforts that ensure that seniors can 4gadnK safe and secure lives. L '(;PIE'; T(: _ _.....s....._ _.4_ i f VOLUNTEERISM WEEK(June 22 --- June 28, 1998) The fourth and final week of June will highlight and celebrate the volunteer l efforts of seniors in Ontario, Seniors, with their wealth of life experience, are valuable resources in assisting other seniors and younger segments of the population. SENIORS' MONTH POSTER The Office of the Minister Responsible for Seniors is developing a poster to promote Seniors' Month which will be made available to organizations, municipalities and others who want to promote their Seniors' Month activities. To request copies of the poster please contact the Office of the Minister Responsible for Seniors. I SENIOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS Each year municipalities in Ontario have an opportunity to honour one outstanding local senior. In the last 3 years approximately 400 seniors have been honoured. Recipients are individuals who, after age 65, have enrichdd the social, cultural or civic life of their community — without thought of personal or financial gain. The award certificate, provided by the Govermnent of Ontario, is suitable for framing, is inscribed with the recipients' name and is signed by Lieutenant Governor Hilary M. Weston, the Minister Responsible forSeniors, Hon. Cam Jackson and the Head of the Municipal Council. For furiher information on this program, please contact the Ontario Honours and Awards office, within the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, at(416) 314-7526. ONTARIO SENIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Each year the Minister Responsible for Seniors recognizes twenty individuals who, after the age of 65, have made outstanding contributions to their communities. Fast recipients include: a volunteer who raised thousands of dollars for cancer research by cycling in bike-a-thons: a craftswoman with a passion for sharing her talent with children and seniors alike: and a dedicated woman who works with disabled seniors at a local seniors' home, thus giving them a sense of dignity and independence. The recipients will receive their Senior Achievement Award from the Lieutenant Governor, the i 1 i i Honourable Hilary M. Weston, and the Hon. Cam Jackson, Minister Responsible for Seniors, at a special ceremony at Queen's Park in June. For further information on this program, please contact the Ontario Honours and Awards office, within the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, at (416) 314-7526. INTERNATIONAL, YEAR OF OLDER PERSONS (1999) The United Nations General Assembly has declared 1999 as the International Year of Older Persons, The theme of this year is "Towards a Society for All Ages", reflecting the International Year of Older Persons' goal of increasing public awareness about the important role that older persons play in all walks of life. You may wish to consider Seniors' Month 1998 as a lead up to 1999 in your events and programs coordination. We would appreciate being kept informed of any events that your organization is planning for the International Year of Older Persons, WHAT CAN YOUR ORGANIZATION DO? We encourage your organization to take an active role in Seniors' Month celebrations. Taking into consideration the themes of the four weeks in June, it is suggested that events be timed to fall within the appropriate theme week. We would appreciate being kept informed of any events that your organization plans in order-that we can note it in our catalogue of events across the province. To assist in the cataloguing of events we have attached a form for your convenience and ask that you share a copy with us as events are identified. � QUESTIONS? If you have any questions, or ideas you would like to share with the Office of the Minister Responsible for Seniors, please contact us at: Hon, Cam Jackson Minister Responsible for Seniors P Floor, Mowat Block 900 Bay Street Toronto ON M7A 1R3 Phone: (416) 326-9326 Fax: (416) 326-9338 Web: h=://www.gov.on.ca/health/seniors i ONTARIO SENIORS' MONTH 1998 SENIOR OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION CEREMONY Please let pus know when your municipality is planning to recognize its Senior of the Year award recipient by mailing or faxing the following form. Municipality/Township: i Contact Name- Address: i City/Town: Postal Code: Telephone: Fax: CEREMONY DETAILS Date: Place: Name of Recipient: i Brief Description of Recipient: Please mail to: Fax to: Hon. Cam Jackson (416) 326-9338 Minister Responsible for Seniors 3' Floor, Mowat Block, 900 Say St. Toronto ON M7A 1 R3 i i ONTARIO SENIORS" MONTH 1 998 ,EVENTS LISTING 1. Event Name: 2. Sponsor(s) of Event: 3. Location of Event(s) (address, city/town, etc.): 4. Date and Time of Event(s): 5. Brief Description of Event(s): 6. Contact Name(s): 7. Contact Address(es), Telephone nr Fax: I 8. From time to time, the Office of the Minister Responsible for Seniors will provide information regarding Seniors' Month and scheduled events. Please provide a main mailing address contact for information from the Minister's office. Name: Mailing Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail: Please make as many copies of this form as required to list all proposed events. When a form is completed, attach any other appropriate information and please mail or fax it to: Hon. Cam Jackson Minister Responsible for Seniors 3' Floor, Mowat Block 900 Bay St. Toronto ON M7A I R3 Phone: (416) 326-9326 Fax: (416) 326-9338 j COUNCIL DIRECTION D=17 . . Mayor Hamre �,. Municipality of C gton hh Ah 3�9 40 Temperance,St' ' 6 2 o2 PM- .99 Bowmanville,ON WC C 3A6 27 March 1998 iP1!CI.';�L1YY 01°CL.F�PINGT01� A vn E N,®A pA,4yOR,S OFFIGE �� Recycling Dear Mayor Hamre, (� Re: WASTE REDUCTION WEEK 198 �ouncll of ":ln tar10 Request for the appointment of a Co-ordinator&Official Declaration 489 College Street. I am pleased to announce.on behalf of the Recycling Council of Ontario(RCO)that this years Suite 504 Waste Reduction Week will be held November 2-8. The focus this year will be on household :pronto, Ontario hazardous waste. As the Co-ordinator.of Waste Reduction Week,now in its 10 year.I will be n6G 1 A5 promoting and supporting 3R.initirtivcs taixii by wtumuir hies across Ontario. Tel: (416}960-1025 pax: (416)960-8053• I am writing to request Municipality of Clarington's fornial participation in Waste Reduction "Mail• rco@web.net Week'98 by: Web site: http:/hvww.web.net/rco 1:. Officially declaring November 2`, to 8th Waste Reduction Week in Bowmanville,and by forwarding me a copy of this declaration. 2. Appointing a Municipality of Clarington Waste Reduction Week Co-ordinator' to act`as a liaison-with RCO: A Co-ordinator would help RCO'provide resources to your community more efficiently and would.provide feedback to RCO regarding the special concerns in your municipality. 3. Supporting.Waste-Reduction Week with a•financial contribution of$500 - $2000,to be used to offset costs of municipal workshops. RCO is'a non-profit registered charity that was established in 1978 to promote the 3Rs (waste reduction, reuse, and recycling) in Ontario. Waste Reduction. Week is one of many RCO outreach programs that'helps individuals, municipalities, organizations,.and businesses take responsibility for the environment by incorporating the 3Rs into daily behaviour. During Waste Reduction Week, RCO supports the local community-based initiatives by providing videos,. guides and posters on various 3Rs issues. To successfully reach individuals and communities throughout Ontario,.RCO needs to form partnerships with municipalities across Ontario. We need your help:to provide the Municipality of Clarington with our expertise in.the 3Rs. In-Eght of provincial downloading,the merits of promoting Waste'Reduction Week are of greater:significance because the 3Rs ethic makes economic sense.. . If.more individuals'take responsibility for the environment by reducing,' reusing and recycling(in that order),escalating costs associated with waste management will be avoided: 2� Please contact me with ahy questions at(4 16)960-1025 ext.•11, by fax at(416)`960053, or _ by email at m)@web.net. Thank you for your interest, and I look forward to uille s. ��n rH�r Nn essucr Partjcipation. i t i n-kinx Together to Sincerely, - Mim•'size Waste Reduce Co ordinator,Waste Redu ction-Week Reuse Recycle- fit i COUNCIL DIRECTION D_18 F yi�;�, Ss� "Al Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperence Street Bowmanville,ON � oo'� L1C 3A6 APR 6 2 03 1'I JU „4UNJC,JPrtit_ITY OF CLARINGTOC MAYOR'S OFFICE March 25, 1998 Atten: Mayor Diane Hamre i i Dear Mayor Harare, I understand that the by laws will undergo review and rewrite this spring presenting an opportunity to make amendments. I submit the following for your and council's review and consideration for inclusion into the Property Standards By Law. To the effect: Posting of signs(e.g.No Trespassing,Keep Out,Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted etc.)shall only be allowed in keeping with the Trespass to Property Act in the Revised Statutes of Ontario 1990 chapter T21 which states"A notice may be given by means of signs posted...from the approach to each ordinary point of access to the premises." Posting of signs along property boundaries which are not"ordinary points of access to the premises"and which are defined by fences,trees,hedges or other visible markers,are j prohibited. My contention and justification is that posting of signs along property boundaries(especially in excessive numbers)is not in keeping with the standards for residential areas whether or not they border on agricultural or commercial properties. They can be Viewed as unsightly,hostile and discriminatory. Posting of such. signs devalues the affected properties and the general neighbourhood. It can deter prospective purchasers of those properties and diminish the attractiveness of the area as a comfortable place to live. I The Property Standards By Law exists to protect the appearance and value of our communities. I request that you and your councilors give fair consideration to my request to address this issue in the aforementioned By Law. I would appreciate being informed of your final disposition. Yours(lea idly, i CL Fii K _...� D.F. Pritchard Ofi►Gi1�'A� �' COUNCIL DIRECTION D-19 AIDS Committee of Durham Suite 305, 209 Dundas Street East, Whitby, Ontario L1 N 7H8 Phone: (905) 665-0051 Fax: (905) 665-0056 j March 26, 1998 . Mayor Diane Hamre APR Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street 4�};�iG!r^ '+!t'= Or CIP.R►PJGT�N Bowmanville, Ontario 'S OFFICE L1C 3A6 Dear Mayor Hamre R�Quest for HIV/AIDS Awareness Proclamation The AIDS Committee of Durham is a private, community-based,_non-profit, charitable, organization whose mission is to provide HIV/AIDS related services to the infected, affected, and the general community in the Region of Durham. i Our agency goals are: to provide support to individuals, families and groups infected or affected by HIV/AIDS in the Region of Durham, in the form of peer support groups, individual counselling, practical assistance and referrals. to provide community-based HIV/AIDS education in the Region of Durham, through the development of sensitive education materials and programs, working towards creating an education resource for the residents of this Region and other community agencies and institutions. to advocate with and on behalf of individuals, families and groups infected or affected by HIV/AIDS in the Region of Durham and lobby provincial and federal bodies regarding access to drugs, human rights issues etc. I ' I to create an organizational structure which will support the development and provision of HIV/AIDS related services in the Region of Durham. We work collaboratively with, and make referrals to, agencies and individuals concerned about the AIDS epidemic, including social service agencies, public health, hospitals, doctors, schools, etc. i i 2 i Our agency has been incorporated since 1992, and our charitable number is 0926196-11. Our programs are client driven and many services are provided by volunteers. The services we presently provide are listed in our agency brochure enclosed. i As you are aware AIDS Awareness Week this year will be from September 27 - October 3. As usual we shall begin the week with AIDS Walk Durham on September 27. In Durham Region our agency is the only AIDS service organization. We work with any resident of Durham Region who is infected or affected by HIV. We would feel well.supported by City Council if you were able to proclaim that the Municipality of Clarington recognises the week of September 27 to October 3, 1998 as AIDS Awareness Week. I Enclosed are copies of the brochure for our conference: "HIV/AIDS Care in Durham Region" which will be held at the Holiday Inn April 23, 24, 1998. If further brochures are required, we would be pleased to supply them. Your support is appreciated. Yours sinceyy , Trudie Reid Executive Director I I i I I i 1 II COUNCIL DIRECTION D=20 Mar 30/98 r ' Canada � f INDIVISIBLE C.P./Box 46008 pp� G G iQ �8 Pointe-Claire Qu6bec H9R 5R4 $ (514)697.7320 hU►�'!L'il'A1.-1Z t()P CLAfl1rdG T ON n(514)697.0270 ylf�1 Ot�S Z)FACE To Municipal Councils of Ontario with populations> 10,000 As you may be aware, some 44 municipal councils in Quebec, at very considerable risk, have rejected the separatist option and have declared by resolution the wish that their municipalities remain in Canada. The Councils which have passed such resolutions are in great need of your help. The wording of the Quebec resolutions has varied, slightly. But the general idea is clear. These communities are saying that regardless of any future referenda in the Province of Quebec, these communities would wish to remain in Canada. Please find in the enclosures with this letter a draft resolution supporting the actions of these Councils. We request that you pass this or a similar strong supporting resolution. Such a resolution would be tremendously supportive of these Quebec Councils and their citizens(French, English, and other) who want, desperately, to remain in Canada. Already, 17 Ontario towns have passed strong unity resolutions. We would like to take this opportunity to inform you that we are planning a `Canada Indivisible - Grass roots Bound' road trip across the country this spring and summer. An important part of our agenda will be thank you visits to communities that have passed strong unity resolutions. We would hope to include your community in our tour. I Our literature is available in French and English. Thank you for your help for a Canada j indivisible. I Please mail a copy of your resolution to Prime Minister Jean Chretien, House of Commons, Centre Block, Room 309 - S, Ottawa, ON, K1A OA6. Please send a copy of your resolution to Canada Indivisible. i Sincerely r Roy Stewart, Chairman CANADA INDIVISIBLE Attachments - Suggested Unity Resolution Canada Indivisible, Who we are i Unity Resolution of the City of . Dated WHEREAS: Whereas the electors of a great many of the Quebec communities have voted by substantial majorities to reject Quebec separation, both in 1980 and 1985 (and also in the Federal election of June 22/97); Whereas, since the Quebec referendum of Oct 30/95, the councillors and mayors of 40 Quebec municipalities have passed resolutions stating that they would wish to remain in Canada regardless of the outcome of any future referendum in Quebec; Whereas a first responsibility of governments is to protect its citizens; Whereas the citizens of have a strong sense of respect for the residents of Quebec and are deeply committed to support their French and English brothers and sisters in the Province of Quebec; Whereas any separation of a part of Canada would have very serious consequence for all Canadians; Whereas the indivisibility of this nation has been called into question; Whereas Canada is the.derocracy and any change to the borders of Canada would necessitate Constitutional Amendment that was supported by all Canadians; Whereas the municipal and provincial governments are democratic institutions but they are not democracies; Whereas the question of national unity needs to be settled, swiftly and decisively, for'Canadians and all the world. BE IT RESOLVED: That the Council of the City(Town/Village comm� nity)of hereby petitions the Government of c anada and the federal Parties of Canada to enact legislation that would Ensure that the territories of those communities in the Province of Quebec that wish to remain in Canada shall remain in Canada, and this without regard to the result of any future referendum in the Province of Quebec. Remind the Government of Quebec and the people of Quebec that referenda are not legally binding, that Canada is the democracy and therefore all Canadians must participate in any negotiation to change the boundaries of Canada. Enable the Government of Canada to deal with any unlawful seizure of power by any province, territory or other jurisdiction in Canada. Remind Canadians that the Government of Canada has a legal and moral responsibility to protect person and property. Confirm, in the Parliament of Canada, that this nation is indivisible. Confirm, in the Parliament of Canada, that all Canadians will participate in any process to change the boundaries of Canada. Support continued efforts to create better understanding amongst all Canadians. And that, I The City Clerk will distribute copies of this resolution to the Prime Minister of Canada, M. Jean Chretien, and Canada Indivisible. i I i r j Pagel of 2 I Dec 7/97 CANADA INDIVISIBLE Who we are, Our objective and What we do i Our Objective Our objective is solely Canadian unity and therefore we have been particularly active in the debates over the separation of Quebec. Who we are Canada Indivisible is a non-profit organisation formed under the laws of Canada. Its headquarters are on the island of Montreal. We have some 800 members throughout Canada's provinces, the majority of whom are located in the Montreal area. Our membership comprises both French and English speaking people. Our name, Canada Indivisible, is completely bilingual. We receive no corporate or government grants. All members and executive are volunteers and receive no compensation. All members pay their own expenses related to any work they do for our organisation andAhis includes the use of one member's private aeroplane. What we do We started with our members being regular visitors to shopping malls and other public places extolling the virtues of Canadian unity, soliciting support, selling memberships at S 10 each ($5 for seniors and students) and round white badges emblazoned with a red maple leaf and the inscription, CANADA INDIVISIBLE for the sum of$1 apiece. In 1996, we began an ongoing national essay contest in a few select Canadian schools on Canada and Canadian unity. At the St Andrews - by- the- Sea Premiers' Conference, we submitted papers on national unity to the 10 Premiers of Canada. We followed up with a submission to the Calgary Unity Conference. During the past 2 years, we have also sent numerous other topical position papers to the political leaders of Canada. i We began a program of organising our members and other volunteers to ask their Members of Parliament to support our petition which asks the Government of Canada to confirm that"Canada is Indivisible" and that "the boundaries of Canada, its provinces, territories and territorial waters may be modified only by(a) a free vote of all Canadian citizens as guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, or(b)through the i j Page 2 of 2 Amending Formula as stipulated in the Canadian Constitution". These petitions have been signed by Canadians across the land and have been read in the House of Commons some 40 times. The Government of Canada subsequently asked the Supreme Court to rule on basically this same matter. The Court is now proceeding. A number of the citizenry and their municipal councillors in Quebec began questioning how they could express their views politically concerning separation. This began the movement of one municipal council after another of passing resolutions stating their rejection of separation and their wish to remain in Canada. I Several unity groups supported the citizens in their communities. Canada Indivisible played a support role in the case of some of these communities. Because of our computerised listing of members and petitioners in each community, we were able quickly j to mobilise residents to attend Council meetings related to the resolutions. T.n sum, over 40 Quebec municipalities have already passed resolutions clearly stating their wish to remain in Canada. These resolutions have caused extreme embarrassment and dealt a serious blow to the separatists. The councillors who have voted for these resolutions have been branded as `partitionists' by the separatist forces. Two councillors of the Ville Lasalle Council have had graffiti painted on their houses in the form of swastikas and the words death to the partitionists. A scuffle developed when a group of separatists tried to prevent citizens from proposing a similar resolution to the City of Verdun Council. The separatists were led by Raymond Villeneuve, a convicted terrorist of the FLQ days. A few days ago, a bomb was placed outside the home of a Verdun unity activist. Obviously, the matter is serious. The Councillors in these Quebec municipalities are in the line of fire. These municipal councils and those people in Quebec, who desperately want to remain in Canada, must have the support of the municipal councils outside of Quebec through passage of the Canada Indivisible support resolution. Our present program is to get as much support as possible from outside Quebec to bolster these Quebec residents who wish to remain in Canada. This support we are seeking is in the form of the support resolution included with this information package. Your action is solicited for a united Canada. It is important to send a clear message to the separatist forces that they cannot speak for, or force, those who do not share the separatist viewpoint. There are people in Quebec, many of whom are afraid to speak, who desperately need and . p Y I� deserve support and encouragement from Canadians outside the province. i i I I COUNCIL DIRECTION D-21 Friendv of>lte-Forewehl REM: www.nefrover.coiW sracansk1 i April 3; 1998 i To Regional and Clarington C_.onncil; Fused on MNR and Ecoplans findings on degradation of groundwater recharge area for Farewell and Black Creeks in Courtice and cumulative impacts of development it is roach to successful( protect remainin pP y p g essential to take a watershed a good quality sections and rehabilitating the degraded sections. If environmental consideration on which ou health and economy depends is r paramount as per DROP, COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHED/SUBWATERSHED STUDY SHOULD TAKE PLACE PRIOR TO THE APPROVAL OF LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT like 3C and 313; otherwise,the existing flooding, erosion, siltation and pollution will continue. Additional flow from the development would only aggravate the existing conditions. The statement of Ecoplans 1996 on page 49 states that: " ...extraordinary measures of stormwater management for the plan area are not warranted." This statement is not giving us much assurance in letting future development to go ahead. Watershed study would also give time to our Public Works department to investigate and correct the existing uncontrolled and unregulated outfalls which contribute untreated runoff to Black Creek(Ecoplans 1996/1997,pgs.40,41,42, 50, 51.) The watershed study should not be viewed as a threat by 3B and 3C lands applicants but it should be considered as a betterment of life for our community. Financial implications for our municipality and Region could only multiply if precautions are not going to be considered. Municipality and Region should not be pressured by development industry to approve these applications now considering that most of the sewage system will drain into future Water Pollution Control Plan in Courtice South, or that the reconstruction of some roads are not the Town's Development Charge Study,etc. I The existing problems in Farewell/Black Creek watershed area will not go away by themselves and we need Regional and Clarington Council to make a resolution that the study is necessary for functioning of the whole ecosystem. We firmly believe that this would be the only way to protect our living environment for us and future generations. i Thank you j Libby Racansky v i V y i i ( I MUNICIPALITY OF �al'inc i► n REPORT #1 ONTARIO REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 14, 1998 SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1998 RECOMMENTATIONSe 1 . RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION a) Report PD-43-98 - Emily Stowe Neighbourhood Plan 2 . FORTHWITH RECOMMENDATION FOR COUNCIL RATIFICATION i a) Report TR-24-98 - Cancellation, Reduction or .* Refund of Taxes 3 . REZONING APPLICATION, GLEN & BARBARA PARKS THAT Report PD-40-98 be received; THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By- law 84-63 , as amended, of the former Town of Newcastle, submitted by Glen and Barbara Parks, be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report following the receipt of the outstanding agency comments; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-40-98 and any delegation be advised of Council ' s decision. 4 . REZONING APPLICATION - 290572 ONTARIO LTD. THAT Report PD-41-98 be received; THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 , as amended, j submitted by D.G. Biddle & As.sociates Limited on behalf of 290572 Ontario Limited, be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report upon receipt of all outstanding comments and resolution of any issues; and THAT the Durham Region Planning Department, all interested parties listed in Report PD-41-98 and any delegation be advised of Council ' s decision. i CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON `-"•' Report #1 - 2 - April 14 , 1998 5 . WEST BOWMANVILLE DEVELOPMENT LTD. I THAT Report PD-42-98 be received; i i THAT the application to amend the Draft Approval for Plan of Subdivision 18T-88046 be approved subject to the red-line revisions as contained in Attachment No. 2 of Report PD-42-98 ; THAT a copy of Report PD-42-98 and Council ' s decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-42-98 and any delegations be advised of Council ' s decision. i 6 . MONITORING THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING OF MARCH 19, 1998 THAT Report PD-44-98 be received; THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on March 19, 1998, for Applications A98/010 to A98/015, inclusive; and THAT staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment for Applications A98/010 to A98/015 in the event of an appeal . 7 . PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW T�:AT Report PD-45-98 be received; and THAT Staff be authorized to proceed to commence a process to amend the former Town of Newcastle Zoning B%r-law, as amended, to prohibit Charity Gaming Clubs and V_deo Lottery Terminals (VLT) . 8 . CASH ACTIVITY REPORT JANUARY 1998 T zAT Report TR-25-98 be received; TEAT, in accordance with provision of Chapter M-45, j Section 79 (1) of the Municipal Act, R.S .O. 1990, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the Municipality of Clarington for the month ended January 31, 1998 , is as shown on the Schedule attached to Report TR-25-98 ; a-id T---3AT Part"A" of the expenditures for the month of January 1998 , be confirmed. I I I Report ##1 - 3 - April 14 , 1998 9 . ONTARIO BUILDING CODE CHANGES THAT Report WD-24-98 be received; i THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute, on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, the agreement with the Regional Municipality of Durham attached to Report WD-24-98, for the administration of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code, as it relates to the enforcement of small capacity sewage systems; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-24-98 to confirm its decision to enter into an agreement with the Regional Municipality of Durham. i i i I I I i i i i i THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee April 6, 1998 Minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, April 6, 1998 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor D.Hamre Councillor J.Mutton Councillor M.Novak Councillor J.Rowe Councillor J. Schell Councillor C.Trim Councillor T.Young Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer,W.Stockwell Director of Community Services,J.Caruana Fire Chief,M.Creighton Treasurer,M.Marano Director of Public Works,S.Vokes Director of Planning and Development,F.Wu Deputy Clerk,M.Knight Mayor Harare chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST The were no disclosures of pecuniary interest. Members of Committee were appraised of the events which took place in the Municipality of Clarington over the past weekend and these events included the victory of the Newcastle OMHC Peewees,the Ganaraska Conservation Authority Dinner,Bowmanville Museum opening and the fishing tournament. i MINUTES i Resolution#GPA-196-98 I Moved by Councillor Trim,seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on March 23, 1998,be approved. "CARRIED" DELEGATIONS (a) Wayne Jeffery, — re: Report PD-41-98-advised that he would address the Committee during the public meeting. I i G.P. &A. Minutes -2- April 6, 1998 i I DELEGATIONS CONT'D (b) Lloyd Stephenson, -re: By-laws Controlling Cemeteries-was called but was not present. (c) Alf Annis, 1 —requested a letter stating that the Municipality has no objection to Kawartha Downs' application to the Ontario Racing Commission to obtain a license to conduct teletheatre wagering at Banker's Bowmanville. He advised that he has met all of the requirements and has received no objection from the Durham Regional Health Department, the Fire Department or the Building Department. Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. PUBLIC MEETINGS Pursuant to the Planning Act,the Council of the Municipality of Clarington, through its General Purpose and Administration Committee, is holding a Public Meeting for the following applications: (a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment—Part Lot 20,Concession 7,in'the former Township of Darlington—Glen and Barbara Parks (b) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment—Part Lot 29,Concession 2, former Township of Darlington—290572 Ontario Limited The Deputy Clerk advised that public notices were sent by first class mail on or before March`6, 1998,to all property owners within 120 metres of the subject properties in accordance with the latest municipal assessment record. In addition, notices were also posted on the sites prior to March 6, 1998. This notice procedure is in compliance with the Ontario Regulation made under the Planning Act. The Chairman announced that the Director of Planning and Development would describe the purpose and effect of the proposed amendments,then the objectors would be heard,followed by the supporters and the applicant. (a) Report PD-40-98—Glen and Barbara Parks—the purpose of the application is to permit the redevelopment of an additional lot by reducing the minimum lot size from 0.8 ha to 0.4 ha. Ken Flute, —appeared on behalf of approximately 13 neighbours who are strongly opposed to the proposal to sever Lot#1. He circulated a petition containing signatures of the 13 neighbours and copies of letters of objection from these persons. He noted that this is a unique subdivision with 2 acre lots and that the integrity and aesthetics of the area should be maintained. Al Goheen,: -originally developed the area in 1967 and still owns three lots. He stated opposition to the proposed severance of the lot and requested that restrictions pertaining to size, quality and character of the homes be maintained. Debbie Soanes,, —concurred with the statements made by Ken Flute. No one spoke in support of the application. I i I I G.P.&A. Minutes -3 - April 6, 1998 PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D Glen Parks, —advised that, in his opinion,the objections are totally without merit and noted that he does not agree with the comments made by the Regional Health Department pertaining to the nitrate impact loading study. He advised that his report on this subject states otherwise. (b) Report PD-41-98—290572 Ontario Limited—the purpose of the application is to permit the construction of townhouse units with a 4.5 metre minimum front yard setback and detached garages with a 0.0 metre setback where they are attached to a garage on the adjacent lot. Frank Reid, —referred to his letter of March 30, 1998,wherein he advised the Municipality that he has been the owner of the property located immediately north of the proposal since 1959. He expressed concerns pertaining to drainage,privacy and the possible installation of a fence by the developer and the elimination of vehicular access to his back yard. Marg Walnik, —questioned whether Courtice Road can accommodate more vehicular congestion. Paul Wylie, -advised that he lives adjacent to Mr.Reid's property and that his major concerns include: • drainage; • traffic; • negative impact on value of homes; • does this proposal meet the original criteria of the subdivision;and • the height of fences,etc. No one spoke in support of the application. Wayne Jeffery, —verbalized the merits of his proposal. He assured Members of the Committee that water will not drain onto Mr.Reid's property and that,although it is not his preference,he will fence if he is requested to do so. It is his intention to meet all municipal requirements. PLANTING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT i Rezoning Resolution#GPA-197-98 Application Glen& Barbara Moved by councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Rowe Parks D14.DEV.98.010 THAT Report PD-40-98 be received; THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63,as amended, of the former Town of Newcastle,submitted by Glen and Barbara Parks,be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report following the receipt of the outstanding agency comments;and I i i i G.P.&A. Minutes -4- April 6, 1998 PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONT'D i THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-40-98 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Rezoning Resolution#GPA-198-98 Application 290572 Ontario Moved by Councillor Rowe,seconded by Mayor Hamre Ltd. D14.DEV.98.011 THAT Report PD-41-98 be received; THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63,as amended,submitted by D.G.Biddle&Associates Limited on behalf of 290572 Ontario Limited,be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report upon receipt of all outstanding comments and resolution of any issues;and THAT the Durham Region Planning Department,all interested parties listed in Report PD-41-98 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" West Bowmanville Resolution#GPA-199-98 Dev. Ltd. D 12.18T.88046 Moved by Councillor Trim,seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report 1513-42-98 be received; i THAT the application to amend the Draft Approval for Plan of Subdivision 18T- 88046 be approved subject to the red-line revisions as contained in Attachment No. 2 of Report PD-42-98; THAT a copy of Report PD-42-98 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department;and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-42-98 and any delegations be I advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" i Emilv Stowe Resolution#GPA-200-98 Neighbourhood j Plan Moved by Councillor Young seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PD-43-98 be received for information. "CARRIED" i i i i i G.P. &A. Minutes -5- April 6, 1998 PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONT'D i Committee of Resolution#GPA-201-98 Adjustment March 19, 1998 Moved by Mayor Hamre,seconded by Councillor Mutton D13.CO THAT Report PD-44-98 be received; THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on i March 19, 1998,for Applications A98/010 to A98/015, inclusive;and THAT staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment for Applications A98/010 to A98/015 in the event of an appeal. "CARRIED" Proposed Resolution#GPA-202-98 Amendment to i Zoning By-law Moved by Councillor Young,seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report PD-45-98 be received;and THAT Staff be authorized to proceed to commence a process to amend the former Town of Newcastle Zoning By-law,as amended,to prohibit Charity Gaming Clubs and Video Lottery Terminals(VLT). I "CARRIED" CLERK'S DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda. TREASURY DEPARTMENT Councillor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. Cancellation, Resolution#GPA-203-98 Reduction or Refund of Taxes Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report TR-24-98 be received;and THAT the list attached to Report TR-24-98 of applications for cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes be approved,FORTHWITH. I "CARRIED" Cash Activity Resolution#GPA-204-98 Report January- 1998 Moved by Councillor Novak,seconded by Mayor Harare F 1 O.CA- THAT Report TR-25-98 be received; j i I i i i I ' I G.P.&A. Minutes -6- April 6, 1998 TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D THAT, in accordance with provision of Chapter M-45,Section 79(1)of the Municipal Act,R.S.O. 1990,the Treasurer reports the cash position of the Municipality of Clarington for the month ended January 31, 1998, is as shown on the Schedule attached to Report TR-25-98;and THAT Part"A"of the expenditures for the month of January 1998,be confirmed. "CARRIED" FIRE DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda. j i I COMMUNITY SERVICES There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda. Councillor Young chaired this portion of the meeting. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Ontario Building Resolution#GPA-205-98 Code Changes Moved by Councillor Novak,seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report WD-24-98 be received; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute,on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington,the agreement with the Regional Municipality of Durham attached to Report WD-24-98,for the administration of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code,as it relates to the enforcement of small capacity sewage systems;and i THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-24-98 to confirm its decision to enter into an agreement with the Regional Municipality of Durham. "CARRIED" Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. ADMrN'ISTRATION There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution#GPA-206-98 I Moved by Councillor Novak,seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the Committee recess for 15 minutes. "CARRIED" i i G.P.&A. Minutes -7- April 6, 1998 I UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONT'D The meeting reconvened at 11:25 a.m. 1 Teletheatre Resolution#GPA-207-98 Wagering P09.GE Moved by Councillor Novak,seconded by Councillor Rowe i THAT the correspondence received from Diane Wooldridge,Director of Operations, Kawartha Downs Raceway be lifted from the table; THAT the delegation of Alf Annis be acknowledged; THAT the Municipality of Clarington forward a letter to the Ontario Racing Commission stating that it has no objection to Kawartha Downs Raceway making application to obtain a license to conduct teletheatre wagering at Banker's in Bowmanville;and THAT Alf Annis be advised of Council's decision,FORTHWITH. "MOTION LOST" OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Young expressed words of apology for the manner in which he conducted himself at the Council Meeting of March 30, 1998. He noted that persons have a democratic right to appear as delegations and should not be treated unfairly. ADJOURNMENT Resolution#GPA-208-98 Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Rowe I THAT the meeting adjourn at 11:30 p.m. "CARRIED" i i i MAYOR I i I DEPUTY CLERK DN: TR-29-98 REPORT #2 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON i REPORT i Meeting: Council Committee File # i Date: April 14, 1998 Res. # I Report #: TR-29 -98 FILE #: DEV By-law # Subject: CAPITAL BUDGET STATUS REPORT i Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended to Council the following: i 1. THAT Report TR-29-98 be received. 1. BACKGROUND I . The Capital Budget report TR-23-98 was received and approved as amended at the General Purpose and Administration meeting of April 6, 1998. I The amendments resulted in some adjustments to Reserve Fund contributions, but the net impact to the tax base of approximately $300,000 or an estimated 3% is essentially unchanged. The amendments to the capital budget were as follows: Page Department g p Details of Amendment Budget # Impact Tax Res. Fund Le 201 Tourism 1. Show Funding of$10,000 as Station A— 0 0 Tri-Partite Agreement/Alternate Funding from Parks Mtnc. R/F. (No Impact ors Tax base) 2. Welcome Mat— investigate cost of utility <1,000> Estimated 0 mat versus custom design ericing options. j 217 Public Works Skateboard Ramp—add one ramp to core of 5,000 Pks.Mtnc. 0 Bowmanville,consider R.R.C. (Impact is R.F. increase in R/F contributions) i 219 Public Works 3.000 Parks Mtnc. Reserve Fund—reallocate 0 0 from Newcastle fence to Newcastle Community Hall Project. (Change funding from Public Works to Property Management -No Tax base impact) i I REPORT NO.: TR- 29-98 PACE 2 Comm. Include shading on windows at Courtice 15,000 Estimated Services Community Services (Impact is an increase in Municipal Ca ital Works Reserve Fund) 10 Property $6,000—display cabinet M.A.C. deterred 0 0 Management reallocate funds from— R/F to N.C.H. project. No change in bottom line—reallocation only. � I NOTE: Fundraising for the Hall Board Project may be undertaken by the community.Mr. Fred Horvath will investigate opportunities for Provincial funding through 'Access Fund'for handicapped washroom part of project. $11,000 additional funds for Newcastle Hall 25 Board Project Allocated from Building Maintenance Reserve Fund—Additional Impact. 11,000 Bldg.Mtnc R/F Release Montague Fund Contribution to Newcastle Hall Board for Project 20,000 Montague RF 123 Finance Museum—Carriage House Project—retain at 0 0 least$5,000 of funds that are to be repaid to the i Civic Admire./Museum Reserve Fund from the Courtice Complex Reserve Fund for use in future years by Museum. The Courtice Comm. Complex Reserve Fund is currently in a deficit position, however upto $300,000(less 1998 budget draw of$58,000) is eligible for repayment if funds accumulate from Development Charges in 1998/99. 410 Library $118,000 Identified in 1998 for collection; funding from Development Charges will be available when (if) sufficient funds accumulate during 1998/99. It will be first priority for access to these funds. Alternative will be to include in revised Development Charge uantum if eli ible. TOTAL IMPACT RESERVE FUNDS $50,000 $0 TAX LEVY I 2. The above is a summary of the amendments approved by council through budget deliberations. I i I i REPORT NO.: TR- 29-98 PAGE 3 Respectfully submitted, Reviewed by, i j i i ie arano, H.BSs., A.M.C.T., W.H. tockwell, Treasurer Chief Administrative Officer. MM*km 08 April 1998 i I Interested parties to be notified of Council and Committee's decision: I I I I i _ i _CMUNICIPALY OF .Iaringion_ ONTARIO i REPORT $#3 I REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 14, 1998 SUBJECT: SPECIAL GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF APRIL 6, 1998 RECOMMENDATION: THAT the recommendations outlined in Report TR-23-98, WD-25-98 and ADMIN-09-98, as amended by the actions taken at the Special Meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee he � ld on April 6, 1998, be approved. I I I I, CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET• BOWMANVILLE -ONTARIO• LIC 3.A6 • (905) 623-3379 • FAX 623-4169 RECYCLED PAPER i THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Special General Purpose and Administration Committee April 6, 1998 Minutes of a special meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, April 6, 1998 at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor D.Harare(attended at 2:08 p.m.) Councillor J.Mutton Councillor M.Novak Councillor J.Rowe Councillor J.Schell(attended at 2:10 p.m.) Councillor C.Trim Councillor T.Young Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer,W.Stockwell Manager of Engineering,T.Cannella(until 3:35 p.m.) Director of Community Services,J.Caruana Fire Chief,M.Creighton Treasurer,M.Marano Manager of Operations,D.Patterson(until 3:35 p.m.) Director of Public Works,S.Vokes Director of Planning and Development,F.Wu Clerk,P.Barrie DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST The were no disclosures of pecuniary interest for this meeting. DELEGATIONS (a) MaryAnn Martin,! -advised prior to the meeting that she would not be in attendance. I REPORTS I 1998 Capital Resolution#GPA-210-98 Budget&Four Year Forecast Moved by Councillor Trim,seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report TR-23798 be received; THAT the 1998 Capital Budget be approved; THAT the roads pavement program(surface treatment pulverizing granular A&B) be approved,FORTHWITH; THAT the 1998 Capital requests from the Museums and Library be considered;and Special G.P.&A. Minutes -2- April 6, 1998 1998 CAPITAL BUDGET CONT'D THAT the Four Year Forecast be approved in principle. "SEE FOLLOWING MOTIONS" The Chief Administrative Officer provided an introduction to the 1998 Capital Budget. The Treasurer presented an overview of the entire Capital Budget process. The Director of Public Works,together with the Manager of Engineering and the Manager of Operations,provided a presentation with respect to the Public Works Pavement Management System. Resolution#GPA-211-98 I I Moved by Councillor Young,seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham be requested to include an additional $10,000 in the Municipality of Clarington's request to access the Darlington Generating Station"A"Reserve Fund in accordance with the provisions of the Tri- Partite Agreement between the Region of Durham,Ontario Hydro and the Municipality of Clarington,to pay for the parking lot improvements required at the Tourist Information Centre located on Liberty Street South,Bowmanville;and THAT should this funding not be available,the parking lot improvement works proceed with funding provided as identified in the 1998 Capital Budget submission. "CARRIED" i Resolution#GPA-212-98 Moved by Mayor Hamre,seconded by Councillor Young THAT an additional$5,000 be provided in Account No.7603-00100-0516 in order for an additional skate board ramp to be constructed and located within the core area of Bowmanville. i "CARRIED" Resolution#GPA-213-98 Moved by Mayor Hamre,seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT$3,000 identified in Account No.7603-00100-0516 for Park Fencing Improvements at Newcastle Memorial Park be deleted,conditional upon this funding being directed toward the Newcastle Community Hall renovation. "CARRIED" I i I I i Special G.P.&A. Minutes -3 - April 6, 1998 1998 CAPTIAL BUDGET CONT'D li The Director of Community Services provided an overview of the department's 1998 Capital Budget submission. Resolution#GPA-214-98 Moved by Councillor Trim,seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT staff review the reserve funds in order to identify appropriate funding for installation of window blinds at the Courtice Community Complex;and THAT a memorandum be forwarded to Council prior to Capital Budget ratification on April 14, 1998,identifying the possible funding scenario. "CARRIED" Resolution#GPA-215-98 Moved by Mayor Hamre,seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Committee recess for 10 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 4:10 p.m. The Property Manager provided background information pertaining to his 1998 Capital Budget submission. Resolution#GPA-216-98 i Moved by Mayor Hamre,seconded by Councillor Trim THAT$6,000 identified in Account No.7020-00000-0501 for the purchase of a display cabinet/counter be deferred and the funds be directed to the handicap washroom renovation for the Newcastle Community Hall. "CARRIED" Resolution#GPA-217-98 i Moved by Councillor Trim,seconded by Councillor Young THAT an additional$11,000 be included in Account No.7022-00002-0501 from the Building Maintenance and Improvement Reserve for the Newcastle Community Hall handicap washroom renovation. "CARRIED" i i i Special G.P.&A.Minutes -4- April 6, 1998 1998 CAPITAL BUDGET CONT'D Resolution#GPA-218-98 Moved by Councillor Trim ,seconded by Councillor Novak THAT$20,000 be funded from the Montague Trust Reserve Fund for the Newcastle Community Hall renovation. "CARRIED" Resolution#GPA-219-98 i Moved by Councillor Young,seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the order of the Agenda be altered in order for the Clarington Public Library to present their 1998 Capital Budget at this time. "CARRIED" Don Peebles,member,Clarington Public Library Board,read into the record a letter from Rick Morrison,Library Board Chair,outlining the 1998 Capital Budget requests from the Library Board. Resolution#GPA-220-98 Moved by Councillor Trim,seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the funding identified for the library collection at the west branch be approved,with the collection being a top priority once appropriate funds are available in the library development charge fund. i "CARRIED" Resolution#GPA-221-98 i Moved by Councillor Novak,seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the 1998 Capital Budget submissions received from the Museum Boards be approved. "CARRIED" i The Treasurer provided background information pertaining to her 1998 Capital Budget submission. i Resolution#GPA-222-98 I Moved by Mayor Hamre,seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Treasurer include in the Five Year Capital Forecast a funding source for future Museum expansion. "CARRIED" i i Special G.P.&A.Minutes -5- April 6, 1998 i 1998 CAPTIAL BUDGET CONT'D Resolution#GPA-223-98 Moved by Councillor Young,seconded by Mayor Harare THAT the 1998 Capital Budget submission received from the Clerk's Department be accepted. "CARRIED" Resolution#GPA-224-98 Moved by Councillor Young,seconded by Mayor Hamre THAT the 1998 Capital Budget submission received from the Planning and Development Department be accepted. "CARRIED" Resolution#GPA-225-98 Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Trim .. THAT the 1998 Capital Budget submission received from the Fire Department be accepted. "CARRIED" Tyrone Park Resolution#GPA-226-98 i Moved by Mayor Harare,seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report WD-25-98 be received; THAT the relocation of the senior soccer pitch and replacement of bleachers in the Tyrone Park be scheduled in 1998 of the Municipality's 1998 Capital Budget and Four Year Forecast,and that$40,000 for the costs of these works be funded from the Public Works Parks Maintenance Reserve Fund Account No.7603-00100-0516; and THAT Frank Simpson be provided with a copy of Report WD-25-98 and be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" 150 Port Resolution#GPA-227-98 Darlin,ton Road Bownianville Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report No.ADMIN-09-98 be received; THAT capital funds for the renovations of the building be approved as recommended in the 1998 Capital Budget;and i I i Special G.P.&A.Minutes -6- April 6, 1998 1998 CAPITAL BUDGET CONT'D i i THAT the By-law marked Attachment No. 1 to Report ADMIN-09-98 be approved authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a lease agreement with Bethesda House subject to the approval of the Building Department. I "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no items of business considered under this section of the Agenda. OTHER BUSINESS i There were no items of business considered under this section of the Agenda. ADJOURNMENT ! Resolution#GPA-228-98 Moved by Councillor Young,seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the meeting adjourn at 6:08 p.m. "CARRIED" MAYOR 7 I I I CLERK i • i REPORT #4 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON T REPORT Meeting: Council File# Date: Tuesday, April 14, 1998 Res. # By-Law# Report#:CLL-2 4-c)8 File#: Subject: EXPROPRIATION, CONSTRUCTION AND DEDICATION OF COVE ROAD AND THE WESTSIDE BRIDGE AS A PUBLIC HIGHWAY Recommendations: i It is respectfully recommended that Council approve the following: 1 . THAT Report CD-24-98 be received for information. BACKGROUND: On January 12 , 1998, Council adopted the recommendations contained in Report ADMIN-02-98 which authorized an application to be made for the approval of the expropriation of all interests in lands required for the purpose of construction and establishing a public highway including a bridge over the Westside Creek and approaches to such bridge . In accordance with Subsection 6 (1) of the Expropriations Act, a notice of intention to expropriate was published and served on the required individuals on February 4 , 1998 . In response to this notice procedure, 19 requests for hearing were received by the municipality within the time set out in the Act . The requests for hearing were forwarded to the Chief Inquiry Officer and, on March 20, 1998, the municipality was advised that Donald F. Meyrick, Q. C. , has agreed to act an inquiry officer in this regard. In discussion with Mr. Meyrick, it has been determined that the hearing will commence on May 6, 1998, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Administrative Centre. Should it be necessary to continue past this date, the hearing will be moved to the Garnet B. Rickard i Recreation Complex. i I fully ubmitted Reviewed by Patti- L. Ba ie, A.M. C.T. W.H. Stoc well Clerk Chief Administrative Officer R PAPER U®REL YIER A c E iH6 6 P-D OR RECYCLED PAPER i I i THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NUMBER 98- 59 I Being a By-law to authorize an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and the Regional Municipality of Durham transferring the responsibility for administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code in respect of sewage systems. NOW THEREFORE,the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute,on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington,and seal with the Corporation Seal, j an agreement between the Regional Municipality of Durham and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington; 2. THAT this agreement attached hereto as"Schedule A"form part of this By-law, i i BY-LAW read a first and second time this 10 day of April, 1998. BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 14th day of April, 1998. I MAYOR i I i I I CLERK I I • i i i SEWAGE SYSTEM MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT dated as of the day of , 1998 BETWEEN: THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM (the"Region") i - and — THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON i WHEREAS this Agreement is being entered into pursuant to Section 32.1 of the Building Code Act, 1992 (the "Act") for the purpose of delegating to the Regional Municipality of Durham's Health Department (the "Health Department") certain j responsibilities under the Act and the Building Code as they are from time to time amended as set out herein with respect to sewage systems (with a capacity of less than 101000 litres per day); NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows: ARTICLE ONE Section 1.01 — Application This agreement shall be applicable to all lands lying within the geographic limits of the Municipality (the "Lands"). Section 1.02 — Duties The Health Department shall faithfully carry out its duties hereunder in accordance with the Act and the Building Code in force from time to time, this Agreement and any other legislation contemplated hereunder. ARTICLE TWO Section 2.01 — In this Agreement I (i) "Sewage System" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the regulations under the Building Code Act, 1992, as amended from time to time. i (ii) "Inspector" means an inspector appointed under section 32.1 of the Building Code Act, 1992 as amended. ARTICLE THREE SERVICES OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT Section 3.01 — Services The Health Department shall provide the following services in relation to the Lands: i The Health Department shall provide the following services in relation to the Lands: (i) Carry out an inspection of any land which is planned to be divided by severance, where no municipal sewage services are proposed, to ensure that each lot will be suitable for the installation of a Sewage System; 1 (ii) Inspect properties prior to the issuance of a permit for the construction, installation, establishment, enlargement, extension or alteration of a Sewage System; (iii) Following the issuance of a permit, inspect and reinspect when necessary Sewage System installations to ascertain compliance with the permit and other requirements under the Act or Building Code; (iv) Carry out land inspections to determine the acceptability of applications for minor variances or lot line adjustments as they relate to existing and proposed Sewage Systems and review official plans . and zoning by-laws and amendments to ensure compliance with provisions of the Act and Building Code relating to Sewage Systems; (v) Review applications for additions and alterations to existing buildings, in order to determine sufficiency of existing Sewage Systems in such cases; NO Issue permits in accordance with the Act and in accordance with the Building Code relating to Sewage Systems (the "Permit"); (vii) Receive and process applications and requests related to activities listed in paragraphs (i) through NO of this section; i I 1 i (xviii) Prepare documentation necessary to prosecution activities relating to Sewage Systems under the Act and the Building Code. Administer proceedings relating to Sewage Systems pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33. I (xix) Provide all forms necessary for the administration of Sewage Systems under this Agreement; (xx) Provide any other mattes related to the administration or enforcement of the Act or Building Code relating to Sewage Systems. ARTICLE FOUR Section 4.01 — Fee Schedule The Region, agrees to establish a fee schedule, which reflects only the actual costs to the Region of administering the program, and of providing the services described in this Agreement. The Region agrees to establish the requirements for Sewage System applications and fees by by-law and to provide the Municipality with a copy of that by-law. The Region will require the payment of fees on applications for and prior to the issuance of all permits and other services as set dut in Schedule "A" herein. The Region may amend the fees, as set out in Schedule A, from time to time to reflect changes in the Region's actual costs of providing the services and administering the program. The Region shall provide no less than 60 days notice to the Municipality prior to the effective date of any amendment to the Region's fee schedule. Section 4.02 — Collection of Fees Fees hall be payable by the applicant at the time of the application, and shall be remitted directly to the Region. In the alternative, the Municipality shall have the option in its sole discretion to collect the fees from the applicant on behalf of the Region at the time of the application and thereafter to remit the fees to the Region' no later than the last business day of every month. Section 4.03 — Reporting The Region agrees to provide to the Municipality with a report on or before February 28`h of every calendar year, which report will summarize the actions completed by the Region on behalf of the Municipality within the previous calendar year under this program. The report shall also include a summary of all of the revenue generated from fees for each application and will itemize the services provided. The report will also identify the Region's actual costs of administering the program for the applicable calendar year. i i Section 4.04 — Reserve Fund If the revenue collected exceed the expenditures for the services provided under this Agreement, the surplus shall be applied to a reserve fund and utilized by the Health Department to offset any deficits incurred. ARTICLE FIVE INSPECTORS Section 5.01 — Qualifications The Region agrees to employ sufficient experienced Health Department personnel (the "Personnel") for the purposes of carrying out the duties described in this Agreement. The Region further agrees that all such personnel shall possess and maintain the qualifications prescribed by the Ontario Building Code for Sewage System Inspectors. Section 5.02 — Appointments The Region shall appoint all inspectors pursuant to the administration of Sewage Systems provisions of the Act, and the Regional Clerk shall issue a certificate of appointment bearing his or her signature, or a facsimile of it, to each inspector appointed by the Regional Council. Section 5.03 — Reporting Relationships All personnel described in sections 5.01 and 5.02 herein shall be employees of the Region. Such personnel shall not be considered employees of the Municipality for any reason whatsoever. The Region shall retain sole jurisdiction over and responsibility for every aspect of the terms and conditions of the employment of the personnel. ARTICLE SIX LIABILITIES AND INSURANCE Section 6.01 — Liability of the Health Department, The Region shall indemnify and save harmless the Municipality from and against all claims, demands, losses, costs, damages, actions, suits or proceedings by whomsoever made, brought or prosecuted in any manner based upon, arising out of, related to, occasioned by, or attributable to the activities of the Region in executing the work under this Agreement or in providing the services under this Agreement or arising from any act or omission of the Region related to the services and the program referred to in this Agreement. Section 6.02 — Insurance For the term of this Agreement, the Health Department will, at its expense, maintain liability insurance contracts, in the amounts and containing the terms and conditions, if any, set out in Schedule "B". ARTICLE SEVEN TERM AND TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT Section 7.01 — Term Subject to the provisions of section 7.02 herein, this Agreement shall continue in force for a period of three years commencing April 6, 1998 and ending on March 31, 2001. Section 7.02 — Termination Notwithstanding the provision of section 7.01 herein, the Municipality may immediately terminate this Agreement at any time during the term of this Agreement, if in the sole opinion of the Chief Building Official of the Municipality, the Health Department has failed to: a. adhere to the provisions of the Act and Regulations; or b. exercise any discretionary powers of an Approval Authority in the public interest relating to the provisions of services in the Municipality; and the Health Department has not, in the opinion of the Chief Building Official of the Municipality, remedied the matter to the satisfaction of the Municipality within 60 days of a written notice describing such concerns being forwarded to the Health Department. Section 7.03 Either party may terminate this Agreement for any reason upon 180 days prior written notice to the other party. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement. THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM Per: Roger Anderson, Regional Chair Per: P.M. Madhill, Regional Clerk THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Per: D. Hamre, Mayor Per: r P. Barrie, Clerk i i i SCHEDULE A USER FEES SCHEDULE ACTIVITIES 1998 USER FEES OBC Activities Single Family Dwelling Building Permit for a Private Sewage a) Sfd: S 232m2 (21500 ft2) - $ 500.00 System (previously known as Certificate b) Sfd: >:232m2 (2,500 ft2) - $ 700.00 of Approval under EPA) Non-Residential/I nstitution a) :5 4,500 L/day - $ 500.00 b) >4,500 — 10,000 L/day - $1000.00 { Large (Commercial/Industrial) a) >4,500 — 10,000 L/day - $1600.00 Regions' Activities - Undetermined Communal Systems Mortg./Property Asses. - $ 200.00 Lot Consents - $ 300.00 - (per application — 2 lots) i Draft Plans of Subdivision - $ 200.00 (per lot creation) Rezonings (OPAs, Rezonings, - $ 150.00 (per application) Variances) Building Additions - $ 150.00 (Site Insp.) - $ 25.00 (Office) Cemetery Assessments - $ 10.00 (per plot) Lawyers' Letters - $ 125.00 Bldg. Permit for sewage system : $ 25.00 (per appin) Extensions (1 yr) Hydrogeological Peer Review - undetermined (per application) i Assessments Attendance at OMB or other Tribunals - undetermined i i SCHEDULE B: INSURANCE i The Region shall maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement a policy of comprehensive general liability insurance providing coverage for a limit i of not less than two million ($2,000,000.00) dollars for each occurrence of a claim of liability against the Region, its officers or employees under this Agreement. I I t I I i I I j I I i j I i j THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NUMBER 98-62 I i being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle. WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it advisable to amend By-law 84-63, as amended, of the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle to permit the development of an automotive sales and repair establishment(DEV 97-057). NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. Section 19.4 "SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS - SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL (C4) ZONE" , is hereby amended by adding thereto,the following new special Exception 19.4.15 as follows: Section 19.5.15 SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL EXCEPTION(C4-15 ZONE Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19.1 those lands zoned (C4-15) on the schedules to this By-law shall only be used for a motor vehicle service station and a motor vehicles sales establishment. The placement of buildings shall be subject to the zone regulations set out in Section 19.3.^ 2. Schedule "2" to By-law 84-63 as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zone designation from "Special Purpose Commercial Exception (C4-6)" to "Special Purpose Commercial (C4-15)"as illustrated on the attached Schedule"A"hereto. 3. Schedule"A" attached hereto shall form part of this By-law. 4. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act. i BY-LAW read a first time this 14th day of April 1998• i BY-LAW read a second time this 14th day of April 1998. BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 14th day of April 1998. MAYOR CLERK This is Schedule "A" to By-law 98- 62 , passed this 14TH day of APRIL , 1 998 A.D. LINE_BETWEEN_N1L2_AND S1/2_ OF LOT 29, CbNCESSION 3 1 0) I I o I I � � I z Q N72'08'30"E 91.44 Q N 4 N N � N M rw� to F N p Z z N z N72'08'30"& 91.44 ® ZONING CHANGE FROM "C4-6" TO "C4-15" I 0 25 50 t00m Mayor 25m 0 Clerk LOT 30 LOT 29 LOT 28 LOT 27 J i 11;1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 t I I i L1_ CO D 4 SSI77 ON I II� III IIN III I Ilm ' IIN II� Ilp ® SUBJECT SITE "J o IIW M a IIW Z O LO U O I i is Z O Ilo IIB C7 1 I l z N Ila I I I _ CLARKE ROAD 3 i i i THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NUMBER 98-63 I i being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle. WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it advisable to amend By-law 84-63, as amended, of the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle to implement DEV 98-059. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. Schedule "1" to By-law 84-63, as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zone designation from: "Holding — Agricultural Exception ((H)A-58 Zone" to "Agricultural Exception (A-58) Zone" as illustrated on the attached Schedule"A"hereto. I i 2. Schedule"A"attached hereto shall form part of this By-law. 3. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to the provisions of Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act. BY-LAW read a first time this 14th day of April 1998. BY-LAW read a second time this 14th day of April 1998. BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 14th day of April 1998. MAYOR CLERK I This is Schedule "A" to By—law 98-63 passed this ,,_day of ARRIT 1998 A.D. 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